No matter what you call them—“consolidators,” “aggregators,” or the newly popular “mega RIAs”—today’s large wealth management firms pursuing acquisitions, roll-ups and tuck-ins all share a common goal ...

In recent years, there has been an increase in the sale of individual annuity contracts to participants in defined contribution (DC) plans, and most of these sales are of individual variable annuity ...

Annuities convert savings into guaranteed lifetime income, but they come with fees and trade-offs. Learn how they work and ...

Annuities get a bad rap, often labelled “too expensive”, “crammed with hidden fees,” or just “not a good investment.” Here’s ...

Challenges are mounting for annuities specialist Advantage Capital Management, as the insurance group is confronted with a sharp ratings downgrade, ties to an investigation by federal securities ...

In an uncertain economy fueled by high interest rates, annuities are more popular than ever. Last year, annuity sales soared to a record-high $385.4 billion in the U.S., a whopping 23% increase over ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Not all annuities — or annuity rates — are created equal, though. In ...

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. But as reassuring as annuities may seem, the reality is that these ...

Annuities are becoming one of the most common financial products used when planning for retirement. Buyer demand, fueled by higher interest rates, market volatility from the COVID-19 pandemic and ...