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Prudential Annuity Companies Now Approved for eSignature!

ESI is continuously working with our top vendors to discuss eSignature acceptance. As a result of these conversations, effective immediately, Prudential Annuity Companies are…

Beth KnoxJuly 28, 2020

Operations Technology

New National Life FIT Indexed Annuity Kits Now in Starting Point

Effective July 17th, paperwork kits for the four new NL FIT Indexed Annuity products were live in Starting Point. These new products include: FIT…

Beth KnoxJuly 21, 2020

Operations

IRS Issues Guidance on Waiver of 2020 Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

On June 23, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-51 ("Notice") which provides guidance regarding the repayment of required minimum distributions ("RMDs") under the Coronavirus…

Beth KnoxJuly 15, 2020

Compliance & Licensing Operations

Reg BI Now In Effect! Here’s a recap of what you need to know.

Regulation Best Interest - or Reg BI - is a landmark regulation that went into effect on June 30, 2020. This new regulation addresses…

Beth KnoxJuly 6, 2020

Compliance & Licensing Operations

Reg BI New Resource Spotlight: New Forms Grid

A new document - Reg BI - Paperwork Requirements Based on Recommendations– provides a quick reference overview of forms necessary when making a recommendation…

Beth KnoxJuly 6, 2020

Operations

Reminder: 4th of July Holiday Hours

In observance of the 4th of July Holiday, ESI will be closed Friday July 3rd. We will be back on-line and ready to help…

Beth KnoxJune 30, 2020

Operations Product

Regulation Best Interest – Slight Modification to Fidelity Core Account Offerings

Effective June 30th, there will be a minor modification to Fidelity Core Account availability for your ESI Brokerage and Illuminations accounts. Default Core Money…

Beth KnoxJune 23, 2020

Compliance & Licensing Operations

Reg BI: Preview of Upcoming Forms Changes

With the implementation of Reg BI, ESI has created several new forms to comply with the new requirements, most significant of which are the…

Beth KnoxJune 16, 2020

Operations

New NFS Annual Standing Payment Instructions Letter

Effective, July 1st, ESI will begin leveraging a new NFS communication to enhance the security of client accounts with existing Standing Payment Instructions. The…

Beth KnoxJune 9, 2020

Operations Product

529 Accounts Now Available in Brokerage

The 529 Plan Brokerage Account Application is now available in Merrill Forms and Quik/Docupace. Docupace Starting Point Forms kits have been established to incorporate…

Beth KnoxJune 2, 2020

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