Beth Knox – Equity Services, Inc

Understanding the Bank Deposit Sweep Program

Understanding the Bank Deposit Sweep Program Managing legacy SPAXX and FDRXX core positions after the transition to QTNFQ AT A GLANCE: New cash is…

Beth KnoxOctober 8, 2026

Product

National Life Group Fixed Indexed Annuity Rate Change

Update from National Life Group Effective immediately, cap rates for the S&P 500® 1-year point-to-point index crediting option have increased for Zenith Growth single…

Beth KnoxOctober 6, 2026

Market Updates

Introducing the Fourth Quarter Economic and Market Update

From J.P. Morgan: Watch Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist of J.P. Morgan, as he highlights major themes and concerns impacting investors and their…

Beth KnoxOctober 6, 2026

Operations

POSTPONED: Important Trading Change – Enhanced Buying Power Controls

The National Financial Services (NFS) enhancement to Buying Power controls for ESI brokerage accounts, originally scheduled to take effect October 16, 2026, has been…

Beth KnoxOctober 6, 2026

Best Practices Operations Technology

Coming This Month: RightBRIDGE Annuity Wizard — at No Cost to You

ESI continues to invest in technology designed to make it easier to do business. The latest addition to our technology ecosystem, RightBRIDGE Annuity Wizard,…

Beth KnoxOctober 6, 2026

Compliance & Licensing

Trusted Contact Person

A trusted contact can be an important safeguard for your clients. A simple conversation today can help protect a client when circumstances change tomorrow.…

Beth KnoxSeptember 24, 2026

Compliance & Licensing

Compliance Calendar

Here are some important upcoming Compliance dates to remember. CE Deadline: October 30 Branch Exam Deadline: October 30 Renewal Deadline – October 30 Quarterly…

Beth KnoxSeptember 24, 2026

Compliance & Licensing

Outside Business Activities and Private Securities Transactions

Outside Business Activities (OBAs) and Private Securities Transactions (PSTs) can create significant regulatory, financial, reputational, and customer-protection risks. Representatives should remember that all OBAs…

Beth KnoxSeptember 24, 2026

Compliance & Licensing

Senior Financial Exploitation

As part of ESI’s ongoing efforts to keep you informed, we wanted to highlight the continued rise in senior financial exploitation and the important…

Beth KnoxSeptember 24, 2026

Operations Technology

Wealthscape Mobile App – Equity Trading Coming October 7th

Effective October 7, 2026, entitled users will be able to place equity trades directly through the Wealthscape mobile app. The enhancement provides greater flexibility…

Beth KnoxSeptember 22, 2026