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Financial Services Buzz

In this section, you’ll find perspectives on pending legislation and breaking news from some of the industry’s most prominent thought leaders. These messages are designed to help financial advisors stay current in an increasingly complex and fast-moving financial planning business environment.

What the Media Looks for in an Interview

Brian Anderson, Editor of Life Insurance Selling magazine sits down with Laurence Barton, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of The American College, to talk about what makes for a great interview and how editors select topics for their magazines.

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James A. Mitchell, CLU®, ChFC®, Retired Chairman of the Board, IDS Life Insurance Company talks about the ethics associated with executive compensation.

James A. Mitchell, CLU®, ChFC®, Retired Chairman of the Board, IDS Life Insurance Company compares the ethics of modern business to past business practices.

Michael Corey, a partner with The Caldwell Partners International, an executive search firm, shares his insights on working with top tier managers.

Proposed legislation creating the Consumer Financial Protection Agency and fiduciary standards is discussed by Philip E. Harriman, CLU®, ChFC®, Past President of MDRT.

David Woods, CLU®, ChFC®, LUTCF, former CEO of NAIFA talks about the valuable contributions made to the financial services industry by individuals with wisdom and experience.

Michael L. Kalen, CLU®, ChFC®, CEO of the FUTURITY FIRST Insurance Group talks about the next generation of financial service product distribution channels.

Political advocacy and a financial literacy campaign are discussed by Sarah Spear of AALU, author Sarano Kelley and Professor Mary Quist-Newins of The American College.

Sarah Spear of AALU, author Sarano Kelley and Professor Mary Quist-Newins of The American College discuss getting involved in the financial literacy campaign.

The former CEO of NAIFA gives a reminder of why agents should refocus their efforts in 2010 and never have to wonder if those efforts were "enough."

Sarano Kelley talks about the reaction to his VH1 special "Broke and Famous," and how the consumers of America are hungry for financial knowledge.