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In Segment II of the 19th Series of the NTSA WOWcasts, NTSA Past President Randy Aranowitz interviews 2016 Elite Advisor Martin Arinaga, Senior Vice President of Chinen and Arinaga Financial Group, Inc. They discuss transitioning to advisory succession planning. In Segment I, NTSA Past President... READ MORE
At the start of publicity surrounding COVID-19, most clients didn’t take it seriously. As soon as the schools closed, it became obvious to our clients that this was a serious situation. Many of them were scared, and many continue to be afraid of what’s to come. Many of them haven’t left their homes... READ MORE
Recently, a client shared that she had already determined what her journal entry for Jan. 1, 2021 will be. “It will read… Thank God 2020 is in Hindsight,” she exclaimed! We shared a laugh and I complimented her; telling her how clever she was to turn that phrase like she did!  After our web... READ MORE
This is a rare time. And not just in ways we’ve focused on for seemingly ages—it’s a once-every-four-years time when we select a president. That has great implications for a host of things, including investments—which can affect retirement plans and participants.  And those effects are relevant to... READ MORE
Since COVID-19 lockdowns began about six months ago, interacting with customers has become more interesting than ever. In MarketBeat, Edward Dressel, President of RetireReady Solutions, writes that he has been listening intently, wanting to know what has helped some advisors continue to succeed in... READ MORE
In Segment I of the 19th Series of the NTSA WOWcasts, NTSA Past President Randy Aranowitz interviews 2016 Elite Advisor Martin Arinaga, Senior Vice President of Chinen and Arinaga Financial Group, Inc. They discuss his business background and practice. READ MORE
Our office has implemented a stay-at-home work environment like most others. As soon as we realized that was the way we would need to be working, we ensured that all reps and staff had what they needed to be fully functional from home—home computers updated with the latest security measures and... READ MORE
Witnesses testifying at a hearing before the New Jersey state legislature voiced strong opposition to a proposed financial transaction tax that would impact retirement plans.   At the Oct. 19 hearing held by the New Jersey Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee, 17 organizations... READ MORE
Confidence is alive and well among Baby Boomers regarding their retirement, impervious even to pandemic and economic turbulence, says a recent study.  A strong majority—84% of those who are close to retiring or who have already—in Charles Schwab’s 2020 Modern Retirement Survey said they believe... READ MORE
In Segment III of the 18th Series of the NTSA WOWcasts, NTSA Past President Randy Aranowitz interviews 2018 Elite Advisor Christina Winters, founder, CEO and President of Creating and Managing Wealth, LLC. They discuss her road to community service and fundraising. In Segment II, NTSA Past... READ MORE
When COVID hit, we were in the middle of tax season. In addition to our investment business, we have a tax preparation business as well. All staff began working remotely, but I came into the office every day. Since our accountant was no longer onsite, I started paying all the bills and doing tasks... READ MORE
Tell us about what you appreciate in plan sponsors. Tell us about what plan sponsors think is important for their success. What are some issues plan sponsors have in smaller and larger plans? Volunteer to help with NTSA’s new project. Plan sponsors have a unique, critical role in helping our... READ MORE
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Public Law 115-97 (TCJA), enacted in December 2017, made significant changes to the plan loan offset rollover eligibility and tax reporting. The changes add a significant amount of complexity to tax reporting for these loans, and as a result, the industry has been slow to... READ MORE
NTSA needs your input. Join our third member survey of 2021. And big thanks to all who have completed the surveys so far this year. YOU make a difference; we listen. NTSA joins you in appreciating the hard work of plan sponsors with whom we work—plan sponsors in all our target markets: k-12,... READ MORE
In Segment II of the 18th Series of the NTSA WOWcasts, NTSA Past President Randy Aranowitz interviews 2018 Elite Advisor Christina Winters, founder, CEO and President of Creating and Managing Wealth, LLC. They discuss best and worst client situations. In Segment I of the 18th Series of the NTSA... READ MORE
Many of you have been in the business longer than I have, but none of us have ever experienced the fear, confusion and anxiety that our clients are under during this global pandemic. Our firm had already been doing most of our group and individual enrollments online and depending on the advisor, 10... READ MORE
NTSA is driven by YOU, our members! Please respond NOW to this quick NTSA 2021 Member Survey #3. It is open today, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 for two weeks, through Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020.  Don’t delay! We need to hear from you. Less than five minutes is all the time it will take. Tell us what you... READ MORE
In today’s new normal, school districts and teachers have so many things to juggle in the classroom, and among the matters that are top of mind are diversity and inclusion. An NTSA panel discussion offered insights to help schools, educators and advisors frame their discussions for the classroom... READ MORE
Amid ongoing negotiations with Trump administration officials,  the House of Representatives moved forward on its own Oct. 1, approving a scaled-back economic relief bill with targeted retirement provisions.  The revised HEROES Act (H.R. 925, as amended) was approved by the House on a near-party-... READ MORE
The American Retirement Association (ARA) submitted a statement to the Senate Special Committee on Aging for the record in connection with its hearing, “Women and Retirement: Unique Challenges and Opportunities to Pave a Brighter Future.” “Women face a series of interconnected issues that make... READ MORE

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