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Rated 4.9 | Based on 412 Trustpilot reviews
Terrific explanation of annuities
Terrific explanation of annuities! Very helpful
- Kathy
We couldn’t be more pleased!
Annuity Gator connected us with a real find, Sean Mason from Fresno Financial advisors. Sean is extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and trustworthy, the exact type of professional we search for when it comes to consultants, from doctors to finance. Since we made contact with Sean via Annuity Gator a couple of months ago, we have established a wonderful working relationship with Sean and his great staff and completed several major transactions. We couldn’t be more pleased. Thank you, Annuity Gator.
- Barbara
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Annuity Gator never did make contact with me to set up a review of my financial plan?
- Robert
Why I chose annuity gator with Jason Siebert
I am not a novice purchasing annuities or researching internet companies . I own several MYGAs for different accounts and confidently chose them myself . However, I was pitched a complex fixed index annuity from a specific company by a suave financial advisor. I noticed many red flags throughout this advisor s lengthy presentation and knew I needed another unbiased opinion . I found annuity gator online and liked their business model of only using independent financial agents who represent hundreds of companies and were not captive agents . I was assigned to Jason Seibert . I asked Jason to scrutinize this annuity and tell me the good, the bad and the ugly . Jason willingly and skillfully analyzed the product and confirmed the red flags while judiciously pointing out more . I spent several sessions with Jason exploring annuity products best suited for me . Jason has that rare ability to simplify complex ideas , educate ,and provide structure while not judging a clients level of understanding or their reasons for preferring some products over others . Jason was committed to finding the highest annuity rates from highly rated companies using my criteria . He did not pressure me to make any decision about anything or to purchase if I did not want to . He made clear we could have as many discussions as I wanted which we did even if I chose not to purchase a product . When I finally chose my annuity product , we screen shared completing the application to make the process shorter and easier than if I did it myself. The application was delivered to the annuity company , reviewed, accepted and funded in a reasonable time frame without mistakes or missing data. That alone is huge . I knew immediately that Jason was the right agent for me and I chose the best product for me with his support . It s very difficult to search the internet for reputable companies and even rarer to find an agent with both analytical and interpersonal skills . I recommend Jason Siebert and Annuity Gator to provide safe , manageable and legitimate solutions for income in retirement or any phase of life
- Marilyn
Go Gators!
It was my motto in college. And coincidentally I can still confidently use it in describing my interaction with Annuiy Gator’s Barbara Halperin! I found her to be an amazing advisor encompassing many superlatives. Super knowledgeable. Highly professional. No high pressure tactics. Concerned and individualized attention.In comparison to other financial meetings and dealings, my interaction with Barbara is right up there at the top of the list. I’m deeply grateful for being able to call on such a valuable resource.
- Larry
David Driggers; Honest, Knowledgeable, Effective Representation
David Driggers, An agent with Annuity Gator has demonstrated through his performance to be very knowledgeable of the many aspects surrounding Annuities; He carefully determines ones’ goals, researches the most beneficial polices that meet those goals, honestly communicates the positive and negative features to consider, patiently explains and answers all questions and generally works fiduciarily in the interest of his client. One can definitely feel confident in his representation.
- Thomas
Barbara Halperin is excellent
Barbara Halperin is excellent! She handled everything in a timely manner and explained everything in detail to us. It was a great experience doing all of this on the computer face to face. I referred Barb to my daughter and will recommend her to other friends and family.
- Christopher
Paige Peterson is a very helpful
Paige Peterson is a very helpful Financial Advisor.
- Jay
John Montoya gave us very valuable
John Montoya gave us very valuable information. Pleasant and thorough. Always on time with a scheduled appointment. Will definitely consult John again.
- Robert
Great job explaining the various
Great job explaining the various products and services in an agnostic format. I learned a lot about annuities and most of my confusion was mitigated. Thanks!
- JohnC
Great resource for professionals in the
Great resource for professionals in the financial services industry. Great sounding board.
- Elliott
Keeping It Simple
My advisor explained the Annuity I was interested in simple terms. He was patient. I felt I was being educated.Have not made a decision yet after 4 conversations..but that’s ok..this is important to really understand before I lay my money down.
- Kate
Joe who help me was very knowledgeable.
Joe who help me was very knowledgeable. He was able to answer all my questions. I didn’t make a purchase but when I am ready your company will be one of the first one I seek out.
- Timothy
Jeff was a great guy to get information
Jeff was a great guy to get information regarding annuities. He did research for our fafamily
- Duke
Josh was excellent
Josh was excellent, explaining program details thoroughly and answering all questions. No pressure approach is definitely appreciated.
- Sharron
GOOD INFORMATION
GOOD INFORMATION
- Ine
MANY ANNUITY OPTIONS
i had a very good experience working with Rick Sparkman… I was rather gun shy about attempting to search out another annuity, since my first encounter with annuities was with a financial advisor who knew little about the products and had very limited offerings.. Rick opened the gates to the many types of annuities that Annuity Gator has available.. Although, I thought the evaluation of these annuities difficult.. he made it seamless.. explaining to me which one best serves my needs.. I would recommend Rick to anyone interested in using annuities as another investment tool.
- Susan
I was very pleased to get the insight I
I was very pleased to get the insight I needed from Ryan and appreciate his advice without any pressure whatsoever to purchase through him.
- DM
Knowledge is Power!
Robert was very professional and patient with me as he took time to answer all my questions. I didn’t feel any pressure just enlightened. It was educational and he provided me with information to make the decisions needed for my financial future. He was knowledgeable of the various ways to grow my financial nest egg utilizing annuities that have a built in guarantee as well as pointers of how to protect it as much as possible from unnecessary taxes all of which is important so that I don’t out live my money.
- Linda
Great site
Great site, I learned a lot and follow up was great .
- Steve
worth the time
Helpful advice delivered with professionalism.
- Keith
the information was very informative.
the information was very informative.
- Kurt
Making the Right Personal Choice in an Annuity
Investigating and attempting to understand different annuity products is very challenging. So it requires a person who can help and has great expertise and is willing to go the distance, in conveying information in an articulate and patient way. And Matthew Taub is that guy for the Job ! He truly enjoys helping people. He has been so industrious, enthusiastic and conscientious in educating me on the annuity products that are tailored to my individual needs. It is so important to find the Right fiduciary willing to point you in the correct direction ! Great Experience ! Thanks Matthew . . . You are one in a Million !
- GiGi
Very educational
Very educational. Took the time to really learn about our needs and answer questions. Built trust and rapport. James L. Robinson
- James
Excellent Service from Donna.
Donna was there with me every step of the way. She was very thorough about all the products and services available. She made me feel like I made good choices and know she will always be there for information and support.
- Paul
Understanding your annuity
I feel I have a better of understanding of annuities with the help of Annuity Gator. I was hesitant to try an annuity because of things I had heard in the past. Now I think annuities have evolved for the better given the advice of financial advisors who help you focus on how the right annuity can help you achieve your goals in retirement. All of my questions were answered promptly. And I know the importance of reading and understanding all of the fine print in the contract.
- Donna
Jeff was very knowledgeable and helpful
Jeff was knowledgeable, helpful and above all, a good listener. He took the time to understand what I am/was trying to accomplish and after our initial discussion, he came back to me with a plan that provided the solution I was looking for.
- Joe
Excellent
Doug is very well versed and explains things very well.
- David
I was very happy with my experience
I was very happy with my experience with annuity gator, Mark the representative I worked with was patient and just let me work through the process and answered every question, and was always available via a phone call or email to answer any questions that I had, I might add that he was prompt with his responses, even after my purchase he still continues to respond in the same manner. Great job Mark I continue to be impressed.
- Terry
I learned a lot about Annuity
I learned a lot about Annuity. Very informative. Thanks
- Anita
Great service.
Barry was very helpful and responsive.
- Ken
Jerry Means did an excellent job
Jerry Means did an excellent job explaining annuities
- Dan
I was contacted by Mark Shelby who
I was contacted by Mark Shelby who answered my question and patiently walk me through very clear explanation on how annuities work. I also listened to the recent webinar that was very well done. Thank you, Lyn
- Lyn
Rocky was very helpful and provided
Rocky was very helpful and provided good advise and was upfront if he didn’t know full details of a particular product.
- Ray
Very knowledgeable advisor
Very knowledgeable advisor. Opened me to new products that I am able to review.
- James
Very helpful in Explaining my annuity
Very helpful in Explaining my annuity product, how it works and it s pros /cons Also offering alternative options and insight Thanks Casey
- Lois
A great phone meeting.
Barb was helpful, honest, obviously loves the subject-matter, and is very personable to talk to.
- Chuck
Barry is a great representative for
Barry is a great representative for your company. He is patient, knowledgeable, shows empathy and has been very professional.
- Jonathan
First conversation with Annuity Gator
Russ called at exactly 1:00PM as was arranged. He was a very pleasant person to talk to
- KISMET
Great info very helpful and
Great info very helpful and knowledgeable. Thanks again Matthew Taub
- Mr
Excellent summary and interactions to
Excellent summary and interactions to date.
- Robert
Casey Madden takes the time to explain
Casey Madden takes the time to explain annuities and what investment options may be best for your needs.
- Pam
The person I am in contact with is on
The person I am in contact with is on target for everything. He keeps me informed, answers any of my questions fluently. He doesn’t treat me like any questions are foolish or not necessary. He helps me with communication if needed on the computer. His name is Michael.
- Angelyn
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Explained very well.
- Prahad
No pressure and very informative.
No pressure and very informative.
- Timothy
Informational!!
Informational!!
- Chemist
Marcos is excellent
Marcos is excellent. Very knowledgeable, and explains all products in simple terms. Answered all questions, explanations made simple.
- Len
Great experience
Great experience. Answered all my questions.
- Frank
Toney listened to what my goals were
Toney listened to what my goals were and then did the research to find products to meet those goals. Plan came together perfectly.
- Michael
Adam Grubius did a good job of
Adam Grubius did a good job of explaining how various annuities could help me lock in some of the market gains in my rollover IRA. Thanks, Ed Walton
- Edward
Marcus was very helpful in explaining
Marcus was very helpful in explaining all the pros and cons of various annuities and helped me choose the best one for me.
- Richard
We were greeted with very knowledgeable
We were greeted with very knowledgeable people willing to answer a lot of different questions on a level people can understand Thank you all and we are not done yet we may need your help very soon again
- Robert
Constructive thoughts -guidance and
Constructive thoughts -guidance and clear practical advice opening a conversation that was of Great benefit
- O.
Jason Solomon is very informed and
Jason Solomon is very informed and professional, he helped me through the entire application process with great expertise. His level of communication was great. I will highly recommend him to my friends. Thank you so much Jason.
- Art
Spread income for retiring years will
Spread income for retiring years will bring seniors peace in mind.
- Yam
They were very professional and
They were very professional and organized. They explained things to me very well and provided me with a great deal of relevant information during the decision process.
- John
Annuity Gator is awesome!
Scott Plamondon has been a dream to work with. He explains everything in super easy terms. I am not very savvy when it comes to insurance, retirement plans, stock market, etc but realized at age 60 that I needed to hone my skills because no one else is going to do that for me. Scott has shown me step by step how to protect my little nest egg from rising taxes and make sure I have a tax free stream of income in my retirement.
- D.
I had a limited knowledge about
I had a limited knowledge about annuities and wasn’t sure if they were a good fit for my portfolio. I submitted an request to Annuity Gator for more information and was assigned to Barry Young. Over the course of several weeks and through several video conferences Barry exposed me to various companies and took the time to patiently explain pros and cons of each. He never tried to push one company over another but through talking and reading downloaded material I became comfortable with what would be a good fit for me. He also introduced me to Gradient Investments who handle the managed side for investing and between the two we came up with a workable plan for my portfolio that I could be comfortable with. I highly recommend working with Annuity Gator for developing a comprehensive plan that will weather any economic climate.
- Edward
Thanks Joshua
It has been a pleasure working with Joshua. He was patient and thoughtful. he help me to understand all the type of annuities and help me pick the one that fit closest to what I wanted to accomplish. He was always on time for all of the zoom appointments that were set up. All the prelims are done and I am just waiting for my papers to be delivered. Thanks Joshua
- Charlie
Excellent support and knowledgeable
Excellent support and knowledgeable answers. If you want objective, fact based information, this is a very good resource.
- Apples1128!
Knowledgeable, Reliable and Trustworthy
Approximately a 15 months ago I met Joshua Schlinsky through a visual phone meeting. I was skeptical, I wasn’t a fan of discussing my needs and financial matters over the Zoom Meeting. I prefer face to face. After about 5 zoom meetings, I found Joshua to be very knowledgeable about the many constantly changing Annuities and their crediting options from different Insurance Companies. Joshua gained my Trust and I found him very easy to work with. Not a pushy salesman. He educated me with the newest options in the ever-changing market. Along with his professional advise, He and I made good solid choices. I am thankful for Joshua and his staff for being a Professional, Educated and Passionate firm representing me.
- Rosario
Annuity Annual Performance
Barbara Halperin has been Exceptional revealing with my account.
- Frederic
Bad information from Annuity Gator…
After talking to the gentleman about My up comming retirement I figured the information I was told would not work more than a few years at best.
- Dallas
Wonderful service and support
I knew I wanted the security of an annuity, but did not know much more than that. Annuity Gator and my agent, Toney Sebra, guided me through choosing the right annuity for me. Toney was extremely helpful in setting up the purchase and funding of the annuity. I am so pleased that I now have the security of guaranteed lifetime income.
- Cori
Very informative and helpful.
Very informative and helpful.
- Larry
I am not an annuity fan but I must say
I am not an annuity fan but I must say the information garnered from your reps has got me seriously thinking about putting some of my money into an annuity.
- Jack
Doug Bentle was very informative and
Doug Bentle was very informative and helpful in educating me on different annuities and proposed few products for me to consider investing for retirement.
- Hersh
Great
Great, he was very good .
- Customer
Brett Toomey is an AWESOME financial
Brett Toomey is an AWESOME financial agent~~ I’ve purchased my indexed pre-tax dollars annuity thru him and he was patient, pleasant, informative, knowledgeable, thorough, efficient and reassuring! Now I’m getting ready to purchase my after-tax dollars indexed annuity thru Brett and looking forward to the experience … AND the peace of mind that comes with knowing I’ve been given excellent advice that assures me a steady yet available income in my elder years due to Brett Toomey & Annuity Gator!!
- Connie
Great effort had been put with client
Great effort had been put with client. Very satisfy with the service provided by Phillip. Honest answer , no pushing to do business which Mach my personality. Thank you Philip.
- Emad
I had a less than good results with a
I had a less than good results with a major insurance company with my retirement funds. It wasn t all their fault due to the bond market going south. But it still cost me a lot of money. I reached out to Annuity Gator to see what they had to offer. I am as skeptical because of what I had heard about annuities in general. Barry Young took me by the hand and never tried to close the deal: He was steady and reassuring from day one. I would suggest to anyone to give Them the opportunity to explain how todays annuities actually work.
- Ted
Mark Shelby has been very thorough!
Mark Shelby has been very thorough, and provided tax and other information that clearly we were not anticipating on our own. He has been a tireless and informed information provider for our unique circumstances! Thanks for all your assistance!! Henry and Lisa Austin
- Henry
The Best Annuity Advisor
I m absolutely pleased to work with Cal Menzies, and had him as my Annuity Advisor. He was truly focused on my needs, he did an excellent follow up to make sure all was done properly and on time. He worked hard to find the best product for me and get my benefits when I needed it. He was very professional, showing that he cares about every aspect of her job and his clients. Thank you Cal for all your attention. It was a pleasure working with you. I sincerely thank you for the time we have worked together. We continue in contact! I would highly recommend Cal Menzies to anyone who is looking for Annuity investments.
- Ely
The Best Decision I ever made.
I had been searching internet for information on annuities and working with two other advisors. When Annuity Gator contacted me, I knew almost immediately I was on to something. He listened to my circumstances, asked a lot of questions and even reviewed the other suggestions I received. He just knew what I needed, explained very thoughtfully and thoroughly. And I do not have a great deal to invest. But Annuity Gator’s Advisor knew just how to help me retire at 65 and provide for my disabled Son. I am so thankful to my Advisor and Annuity Gator! I never thought it was possible. Thoroughly professional and more helpful than anyone!! Great decision!
- Belle
I ve worked with Terry for almost three
I ve worked with Terry for almost three years now and consider that s he s done an admirable job. He s answered all my questions and preempted many many more. My wife and I feel quite secure in the fact that the money we ve invested via Terry s recommendations will pay dividends in our retirement. More importantly, we can think about enjoying these next few years prior to retirement than wonder we ve set aside enough for a comfortable retirement. I can wholeheartedly recommend Terry if you re serious about your financial future and want to work with an honest straightforward individual who s interested in your financial success rather than maximizing his own profits.
- Enrique
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FAQs
What are annuities, and how do they work in retirement planning?
Annuities are financial products offered by an issuing insurance company that can help you convert your retirement savings into a guaranteed income stream. They are often used as part of retirement planning to ensure you have enough money to cover your expenses throughout retirement. Depending on the type of annuity—such as fixed annuities, variable annuities, or deferred income annuities—you can receive guaranteed lifetime income, tax-deferred growth, and protection from market declines. These products can be tailored to meet your investment objectives and provide regular payments, either immediately or in the future, based on your needs.
What is the difference between fixed and variable annuities, and can I lose money with them?
Fixed annuities provide a guaranteed rate of return and predictable payments, making them a safer option for those seeking stability. Variable annuities, on the other hand, offer underlying investment options tied to market performance, which means your account value may fluctuate. While fixed annuities protect your principal, variable annuities carry market risk, so it’s possible to lose money depending on how the investments perform. Both types may include additional features like a death benefit or a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit for an extra fee.
How do taxes work with annuities, and what is tax deferral?
Annuities offer tax-deferred growth, meaning you don’t pay taxes on earnings until you withdraw them. When you take distributions, they are taxed as ordinary income rather than capital gains. This can help your retirement nest egg grow faster compared to taxable accounts. However, early withdrawals may incur surrender charges and additional penalties. It’s important to consult a licensed insurance agency or tax professional for personalized tax advice before making decisions about an annuity.
What should I consider when evaluating a retirement annuity?
When evaluating retirement annuities, consider reviewing unbiased reviews and analyses to understand the pros and cons of each product. Websites like AnnuityGator.com provide independent reviews to help you make informed decisions. Look at the financial strength of the issuing insurance company, such as York Life Insurance Company, as their claims-paying ability is crucial for honoring guarantees like guaranteed lifetime income. Also, evaluate the fees, investment options, and any additional features like cost-of-living adjustments that align with your retirement goals.
What happens to my annuity if I pass away?
Many retirement annuities include a death benefit that ensures any remaining contract value or specified funds are passed on to your beneficiaries. Some contracts also allow you to choose income options that continue payments to a spouse or heir after your death. The specifics vary depending on the type of annuity and the terms outlined by the issuing corporation. Be sure to review these details carefully when purchasing an annuity to ensure it aligns with your legacy planning goals.
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