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Despite Covid Surge and Market Volatility, ISDA Financial Life Portfolio Has Never Been Stronger
By Nick DePersis, Investment Manager, ISDA Another quarter has ticked by and just when it looked as if we were destined to be headed for some semblance of normalcy, we now appear to be headed for more of the same; at least for now. The United States has made...
The Ascent Continues for ISDA and Its Member Assets
By Joann Blackwell, Controller, ISDA ISDA Financial Life’s results for June 30, 2021 are strong. Assets have increased 20.7% to $237,433,600 since December 31. Investments in bonds and stocks account for $226,765,634 of assets. Liabilities have increased...
Prepare for Tomorrow and Live for Today with Family-First Life Insurance
By Jim Laick, LUTCF, FICF Life insurance is a major building block in everyone’s financial plan. People tend to disregard this important piece, but protecting one’s family should be front and center when it comes to both short- and long-term planning. Let’s start by...
Despite Market Hurdles, ISDA Financial Life Continues to Prosper
By Nick DePersis, Investment Manager When looking at the economy and global markets, one word comes to mind — volatility! We are currently in unprecedented times. We are in the latter stages of a global pandemic, fresh off the heels of an economy that was ordered to...