Fixed Indexed Annuities
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A more stable piece of your retirement plan
A fixed indexed annuity is designed to provide growth potential linked to a market index without direct exposure to market losses. It is usually one piece of a broader plan, used alongside 401(k)s, IRAs, pensions, Social Security, and life insurance. We also help clients compare fixed and multi-year guaranteed annuities (MYGAs), which credit a set interest rate for a set number of years.
Often a good fit when
- You are within 10–15 years of retirement and want less exposure to market downturns
- You want a “safe bucket” for part of your savings
- You want a future income source you cannot outlive, through an optional income rider
Questions we help you answer
- How much of my savings belongs in an annuity, if any?
- How do caps, participation rates and surrender periods work?
- Should I roll over a 401(k) or IRA, and how is that handled?
Not the right fit when
- You may need most of the money within the surrender period
- You do not have an emergency fund outside the annuity
- You want full market returns rather than protection from losses
How indexed crediting works
Fixed indexed annuities and Indexed Universal Life both credit interest based partly on a market index. In years the index falls, the contract is credited 0% rather than a loss. In years it rises, credited interest is limited by a cap or participation rate set by the insurer. Understanding these limits up front is part of every review we do.
Annuities are insurance contracts, not bank products or investments in the market. Guarantees are backed by the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurer. Surrender charges may apply to early withdrawals.
Insights on fixed indexed annuities, retirement income, and financial stability.
Fixed Annuity vs. Fixed Indexed Annuity: What's the Difference?
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How Fixed Indexed Annuities Fit Into a Broader Plan
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