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J. Wesley Knowles

J. Wesley Knowles

With an extensive background in animation, Graphic Design and Communications Media, Wesley Knowles has been involved as a communication artist with Family Dollar Stores corporate, Spectrum Creative Graphics, the NBA Charlotte Hornets, the AHL Charlotte Checkers, and the NFL Carolina Panthers. Prior to joining APM (All Points Media) at FIG, Wes was the Art Director for Charlotte Living magazine.

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    Total Annuity Sales Growth [Why Annuities Can Be Attractive]

    by J. Wesley Knowles June 29, 2022
    written by J. Wesley Knowles

    Updated September 22, 2023, at 3:41 PM

    Did you know that annuity sales are on the rise? The Secure Retirement Institute (SRI) released its U.S. Individual Annuity Sales Survey identifying a record in annuity sales. These sales were up 14% over the first quarter of 2021 at $35.2 billion.

    The increase comes on the heels of woeful annuity sales in 2020 at the height of the pandemic when markets nose-dived by 30% alongside threats of a total economic shutdown.

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    Care Planning: A Personal Perspective

    by J. Wesley Knowles November 14, 2019
    by J. Wesley Knowles November 14, 2019

    As we mature and experience life, with its hurdles and rewards, we rarely contemplate long-term care (LTC) and the possibility that there may be a time when we’ll need it. The truth …

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    The Fintech Effect: How Fintech is Changing Business

    by J. Wesley Knowles May 1, 2018
    by J. Wesley Knowles May 1, 2018

    Updated September 6, 2023, at 12:27 PM Many believe that financial services is currently undergoing one of the most significant transformations in history. As innovations become relevant, an ongoing metamorphosis will reshape …

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