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By Ford Stokes, RSSA, MBA President of Active Wealth Management | Host of Retirement Results Radio Show At a time when retirees are navigating rising costs, shrinking pensions, and market volatility, President Donald J. Trump delivered a historic piece of legislation...

Why It Matters: Kiplinger Shines Spotlight on RSSAs—and Ford Stokes Is Leading the Way in Georgia Written By: Ford Stokes, RSSA, MBA Planning for Social Security is one of the most important—and often confusing—decisions retirees face. That’s why Registered Social...

Written By: Ford Stokes, RSSA, MBA "You are going to see a crack in the bond market. It is going to happen." These are the chilling words from Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase, as he spoke recently at a financial conference. And when one of the most...

By Ford Stokes, RSSA, MBA Changing jobs can be an exciting time—new challenges, new goals, and often, new compensation. But it’s also one of the most crucial moments to make smart financial decisions that can profoundly impact your long-term retirement success....

Why It May Be Time to Leave Your Underperforming FIA Behind If you’re reading this, you may already own a fixed indexed annuity (FIA) from a well-known provider like Allianz, American Equity, Guggenheim, Athene, or another large insurance company. These annuities...

Why the Aspida Synergy Choice Bonus 10 Fixed Indexed Annuity is a Smart Bond Replacement Strategy Written by Ford Stokes, RSSA, MBA Are you worried about market volatility and looking for a smarter, safer alternative to traditional bonds? The Aspida Synergy Choice...

Why Millions Are Considering This Smart Bond Replacement Strategy for Retirement Income Written By: Ford Stokes Are You Worried About Outliving Your Retirement Savings? You're not alone. With increased life expectancy, market volatility, and uncertain interest rates,...