Immediate annuities are designed to create a source of guaranteed income for life, or a selected period of time.
IMMEDIATE FIXED ANNUITY
An immediate fixed annuity is designed to provide a fixed stream of income
during the payout period.
IMMEDIATE VARIABLE ANNUITY
An immediate variable annuity is designed to provide income guarantees with
income growth potential. During the payout period, income payments will vary
with the performance of the investment choices selected.
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Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuing company.
Annuities are not appropriate for everyone. There are fees and charges
associated with owning an annuity. Annuities do not provide any additional tax
advantage when used to fund a qualified plan. Investors should consider buying
an annuity to fund a qualified plan for the annuity's additional features, such
as lifetime income payments and death benefit protection. When considering a
variable annuity, be sure to read the prospectus and talk with your financial
professional prior to purchasing.
Immediate variable annuities are sold by prospectus. Before
purchasing a variable annuity contract, investors should carefully consider the
investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the variable annuity
contract and its underlying investment choices. For this and other information,
obtain the product prospectus and underlying investment choices prospectus from
your registered representative . The prospectuses should be carefully
considered before investing or sending money.
Distributions may be subject to income tax, a contingent deferred sales
charge or a surrender charge. If taken prior to age 59 1/2, a 10% federal income
tax penalty may apply.
This information is not written or intended as tax or legal advice and may
not be relied on for purposes of avoiding any federal tax penalties. Individuals are encouraged to seek advice from their own tax or legal
counsel.