WEBVTT 00:00:00.036 --> 00:00:05.816 Insurance policies, including life insurance, 00:00:05.816 --> 00:00:07.576 can play an important role in planning. 00:00:07.576 --> 00:00:10.346 It can help protect you and your family's lifestyle 00:00:10.346 --> 00:00:12.046 and goals from the unexpected. 00:00:12.406 --> 00:00:14.496 Matching the correct coverage with your current stage 00:00:14.496 --> 00:00:16.106 in life can be an important part 00:00:16.106 --> 00:00:17.966 of safeguarding the life you want for you 00:00:17.966 --> 00:00:18.936 and the ones you love. 00:00:18.936 --> 00:00:21.686 To help determine if your existing coverage fits your 00:00:21.746 --> 00:00:24.286 plan, there are several key questions to consider. 00:00:24.436 --> 00:00:27.006 When was the last time you reviewed your insurance needs 00:00:27.006 --> 00:00:29.286 and how they relate to your overall plan? 00:00:29.286 --> 00:00:30.586 Do you need to protect your income 00:00:30.586 --> 00:00:33.096 to help loved ones maintain a certain lifestyle 00:00:33.476 --> 00:00:34.756 or achieve retirement goals? 00:00:34.756 --> 00:00:37.706 Do you have existing policies that were put in place 00:00:37.706 --> 00:00:39.006 at a different stage of your life 00:00:39.176 --> 00:00:40.256 that may need to be updated? 00:00:40.486 --> 00:00:43.176 If you are unsure about any of these questions, 00:00:43.326 --> 00:00:44.666 your financial advisor can help. 00:00:44.896 --> 00:00:47.196 By including insurance in your planning discussions, 00:00:47.346 --> 00:00:50.356 you can help ensure you are on track to meet your goals even 00:00:50.356 --> 00:00:51.606 when the unexpected happens. 00:00:51.606 --> 00:00:53.706 Here are a few items you can discuss 00:00:53.706 --> 00:00:55.756 with your advisor in your next review. 00:00:55.756 --> 00:00:57.996 For existing policies, review that the owner 00:00:57.996 --> 00:01:00.106 and beneficiary information is up to date. 00:01:00.356 --> 00:01:02.606 Review how long the coverage lasts and if the amount 00:01:02.606 --> 00:01:05.936 of protection leaves a financial gap in your current plan. 00:01:05.936 --> 00:01:09.076 If you have policies with cash value, review the performance 00:01:09.146 --> 00:01:11.636 and if the performance impacts the policy. 00:01:11.946 --> 00:01:14.056 Discuss whether you need to add or change your coverage, 00:01:14.416 --> 00:01:16.956 especially if your life circumstances have changed. 00:01:17.366 --> 00:01:18.836 Review the marketplace to determine 00:01:18.836 --> 00:01:20.796 if there are pricing changes or products 00:01:20.796 --> 00:01:23.506 that may be more cost efficient for the same coverage. 00:01:23.946 --> 00:01:26.816 Your financial advisor has access to partners and resources 00:01:26.816 --> 00:01:28.886 to help you make these planning decisions. 00:01:29.366 --> 00:01:30.756 Additionally, if applicable, 00:01:31.166 --> 00:01:32.806 your advisor can provide you information 00:01:32.806 --> 00:01:35.326 about other life insurance strategies that may help 00:01:35.326 --> 00:01:36.576 with your planning needs. 00:01:36.576 --> 00:01:38.866 These include Income tax-free distributions 00:01:38.866 --> 00:01:40.506 to supplement income in retirement, 00:01:40.506 --> 00:01:42.506 providing long-term care benefits, 00:01:42.606 --> 00:01:45.176 and ways to leave assets tax-efficiently 00:01:45.176 --> 00:01:46.956 to the next generation or planning 00:01:46.956 --> 00:01:49.506 for liquidity for estate taxes. 00:01:49.506 --> 00:01:51.386 To learn more about what role insurance can play 00:01:51.386 --> 00:01:52.626 in helping you achieve your goals - 00:01:53.056 --> 00:02:00.176 contact your financial advisor.