We've all sat through too many "chalk talks." This video from USAA brings a blackboard lecture to life and does a great job explaining the need for life insurance.

Layering photos on top of a standard chalk talk and amping-up the volume makes an old form fresh.

Believe it or not: A major financial firm communicating to advisors can be compelling. Oppenheimer figured out how.

Interesting images and quick cuts made this more than a "talking head" video.

Goldman Sachs doesn't produce "lite" videos. But they use incredible storytelling to explain what makes the firm unique.

This video about the development of Levi's stadium is just one example of how Goldman Sachs tells compelling stories.

Of course, videos are ideal for expressing emotion. This example from Wells Fargo will have you feeling good about the firm.

Wells Fargo has made a big commitment to video content and the quality of their work is extraordinary.

Think taxes have to be hard to understand? Videos from Khan Academy make most financial topics simple to comprehend, including taxes.

Even with relatively simple production values, Khan's videos are cool and compelling.

The Prudential retirement challenge video is on television regularly. But that doesn't make it any less profound.

Financial firms have been trying to explain the retirement saving gap for decades, but this simple video does it perfectly.

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