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Part of the work done by financial advisers is helping consumers plan ahead to maintain control of their finances. As we've seen, with the tremendous opportunities provided by the senior market come issues and responsibilities that are unique to this marketplace. Following is a review of these issues and responsibilities, and what they mean to you:

Product Complexity

Knowledgeable consumers make informed choices. Adding to concerns about consumers' financial literacy, the number and types of financial choices have grown dramatically in recent years. Financial products and services are extremely complicated, as we've seen. This complexity, and the increasing responsibility being placed on individuals for their own financial security, means that older Americans need better information about annuities and other financial products. That puts an even greater burden on the financial adviser selling to seniors.

With so many product options available, providing complete and balanced statements of advantages and disadvantages is difficult at best. Thus, uncovering needs, matching them with appropriate product solutions and having the technical competence to structure products properly have never been more essential.


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