WealthVest Broker Dealer Brochure

We’re invested in your success

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No one is as passionate about your success as we are, except maybe you.

At WealthVest, we make the best financial advisors even better. At our core, we offer high-quality fixed

and indexed annuities, both field and phone support, and superior customer service. Yes, we provide

access to the best carriers, products and services available, but what makes us unique – and our

advisors successful – is our culture of networking, sharing, coaching and learning.

Our mutual success is a cOllabOrative prOcess.

WhO WOuld have guessed that Was unique? At WealthVest you’re not just an

individual advisor working independently, you’re part of a world-class network that shares and

exchanges information and ideas. You’re connected to the best, and can take advantage of tips

and advice from the nation’s most successful advisors and industry professionals. Ours is an

inspiring and interactive culture.

custOmer service. it sOunds gOOd. and in this case, it is gOOd.

You have questions, needs and problems that need to be resolved – quickly and efficiently, the first

time. That’s why we’ve assembled the best marketing and sales consultants who can quickly respond

to your needs, and supported them with the best technology. Good service isn’t just something we

talk about – it’s fundamental to our behavior and culture.

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Opportunity is knocking.boomer retirement, volatile investment markets and innovative product designs are

propelling the growth of fixed and fixed index annuities.

During the 90’s Bull Market, investors were driven by risk and leverage. After two market

meltdowns in less than ten years, today’s investors are focused on safety and savings. Fixed

annuities guarantee principal, guarantee returns and guarantee income – guarantees that last a

lifetime. Fixed annuities are primed for growth.

there’s never been a mOre apprOpriate time tO sell fixed and fixed

index annuities.

A recent Wharton study argues, “the fixed index annuity may be considered a separate

asset class.”1 Fixed Index Annuity (FIA) product design is unique. By locking in all gains during

each reset period and eliminating the possibility of negative returns, risk averse investors can

attain attractive returns. FIA’s averaged 5.54% annualized returns for all five-year holding periods

from 1997 – 2009, according to an update of the Wharton study. 2

1 Source: Wharton Financial Institutions Center, October 5, 2009, Jack Marrion, Geoffrey VanderPal, David F. Babbel

2 Source: Jack Marrion, Advantage Compendium Ltd., 2007-2009

the bull marKet drOve va sales, nOW vOlatilitY is driving fixed annuitY sales

WealthVest specializes in fixed annuity sales, which have doubled since September 2008. Trend analysis and market indicators predict sales will at least double again in the next five years.

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The best coaches and sophisticated marketing

WealthVest has teamed with some of the finest marketing and coaching partners in the industry.

With WealthVest, you have access our partners’ expertise – and can use this expertise to take your

practice from good to great: from designing your website and print brochures, to getting leads and

maximizing your network, to learning from industry greats how they grew their practice.

sales ideas Grab your client’s attention by highlighting their

needs and position yourself as the perfect solution.

marKeting Whether you’re just starting your career or looking

to expand your business, we’ll raise your profile and get you in front

of more potential clients. From business communications to radio and

seminar marketing programs with partners such as Peter Montoya,

Bill Good, Advisor Products, Seminar Direct, and Age Wave, we’ll

connect you with the marketing tools and programs to grow your business.

cOaching We count the nation’s top producers and leading

coaches as partners – Ron Carson, Bill Good, Peter Montoya and Dan

Sullivan – and have proven methods to help you become a better

advisor, generate more leads, and transform your practice into the

business that meets your vision. With WealthVest, we make it easy

for you to access these world-class coaches.


With Wealthvest YOu can:

• Star in your own radio show

• Create a professional Web presence

• Generate lasting client relationships

• Develop a professional image

• Increase seminar attendance

• Gain expertise in PR

• Build your pipeline with lead

generation

• Improve client receptivity to your message

• Leverage expert insights through books, CDs and DVDs

Our cOaching prOgrams help YOu:• Generate leads and grow your practice

• Maximize your team to increase your effectiveness and productivity

• Build stronger, more profitable relationships with your clients

• Transform your practice to meet your vision

• Improve the quality of your personal and professional life

KeY marKeting partners• Ron Carson

• Bill Good

• Peter Montoya

• Advisor Products

• Response Mail Express

• Seminar Direct

• Tom Hopkins

• Ken Dychtwald, Ph.D.

• Impact Communications

• CIS Marketing

• Kramer Direct

• Strength Deployment Inventory™

KeY cOaching partners

• Ron Carson

• Bill Good

• Peter Montoya

• Dan Sullivan

• Wealth Tribes Mentoring Groups


Some of the most successful marketing pros are now on your team.

Honored as one of Barron’s Top 100 advisors and the #1 independent firm

advisor in the country, Ron Carson has been a profound influence on the

country’s top up-and-coming financial advisors for over 15 years. Through

his PEAK program, keynote presentations and coaching programs, Ron has

translated his own personal selling success into tangible guidance for anyone

looking to take their financial advisory practice to a higher level. Every

conference call, webinar, event, white paper and blog will shape your success

in both your business and quality of life.

“Empowering financial advisors to achieve the business and quality of life they desire.”

Ron CarsonPEAK, CEO and Founder

Through his groundbreaking Gorilla CRM System, Bill Good has guided countless

advisors to an unprecedented level of efficiency and client intimacy. Countless

techniques help you maximize your time and build your practice into a finely tuned

machine. A variety of consulting services and bootcamps ranging from the Sales

Assistant Bootcamp and Service Assistant Bootcamp, to Best Time to Invest

Consulting and the No More Pies! Seminar give you the insight you need to increase

your efficiency.

“I designed my system to help you double your production or work half as much. The system works if you do.”

Bill GoodBill Good Marketing, Chairman


WealthVest brings you the best products from the strongest carriers with unmatched sales support.

For a complete listing of carriers, please visit www.wealthvest.com/carriers Wealthvest.com | 877.595.9325

So who’s behind this new way of thinking? Two people who know how to build and grow market-leading

companies known for service and innovation and who understand your needs—Wade Dokken and Lincoln

Collins. Through the course of their careers they’ve led some of the world’s most successful insurance and

financial services firms while establishing a strong network of professional partners. Their experience,

proven success and industry relationships are an invaluable component of WealthVest.

lincOln cOllins. Lincoln Collins is a senior financial services

executive with an entrepreneurial spirit. He led the start up of The

Hartford’s European life insurance businesses as its CEO. Lincoln built

a multi-channel distribution strategy leading to sales of $2.5 billion

within four years as The Hartford became a top ten provider of both

variable annuities and private pensions in the U.K. Achieving top

industry awards for product innovation, marketing, customer service,

and technology, The Hartford was named a Financial Times Top 50

Workplace in the U.K. Prior to The Hartford, Lincoln helped launch American Skandia as employee number

14 in 1988. He led Skandia’s strategy and product development teams before being named COO. Lincoln led

the development of the annuity platform as well as mutual funds, 401k, and variable life product lines.

Wade dOKKen. Wade Dokken has 25 years experience as an

annuity marketing innovator and inspirational senior life company

executive. Wade was the face of American Skandia and an innovator

in marketing and sales, leading these areas from its launch in 1988.

Moving from National Sales Manager to Chief Marketing Officer at

American Skandia, Wade led the development of one of the industry’s

highest-performing sales teams, reaching 125 field wholesalers in

the wirehouse, bank and financial planner channels. All together,

American Skandia raised over $45 billion of variable annuity, 401k, mutual fund and variable life products

with 40,000 financial advisors at over 1,200 broker dealers. Wade was named CEO in 2000, and led the sale

of the company through Goldman Sachs to Prudential Financial.

A history of success and a very promising future.


Proven experience and industry leadership.


“Lincoln’s experience, knowledge and insight clearly rank him as one of the foremost annuity experts in the world.”

Tom Marra, formerly COO, Hartford Financial Services Group

“Wade Dokken is that rare combination of high technical and analytical aptitude coupled with a sociological awareness and sensitivity to the retirement dilemma facing tens of millions of Americans. He has brought these two talents to bear in the formation of WealthVest Marketing, Inc.”

Bob Cassato, EVP Distribution, John Hancock

“Under Lincoln’s guidance, The Hartford became a major force in the U.K. savings and investment market with a reputation for product innovation, integrity, professionalism and first-class customer service.”

John Duffield, Founder and former Chairman, Jupiter Asset Management & New Star Asset Management, London, U.K.

“Having known Wade Dokken for almost 20 years, I view him as the Bill Gates of the insurance industry. He has an uncanny ability to have a vision for the future. He understands how to innovate product to benefit the consumer and the advisor alike.”

Ron Carson, CEO and Founder, Carson Wealth Management Group and PEAK

1007 East Main Street, Suite 101 | Bozeman, MT 59715

98 Battery Street, Suite 200 | San Francisco, CA 94111


For broker dealer & financial advisor use only.

Not for use with the public.

1007 East Main Street, Suite 101 | Bozeman, MT 59715

98 Battery Street, Suite 200 | San Francisco, CA 94111

| 877.595.9325

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