Balanced Growth Seekers
You want market-linked growth potential but can't afford to lose your principal. You're willing to accept caps on gains for downside protection.
Fixed Indexed Annuities combine market growth potential with principal protection by linking returns to market indexed performance.
























When markets go up, you earn a portion of those gains, but when markets fall, you earn 0% instead of losing money. Growth-focused FIAs are a favorite for planners seeking growth opportunities while ensuring their initial investment stays safe.
Your returns follow market index performance (like S&P 500)
When markets go up, you earn a portion of those gains
When markets fall, you never lose your principal
Each year starts fresh - previous gains are locked in
You want market-linked growth potential but can't afford to lose your principal. You're willing to accept caps on gains for downside protection.
You've been burned by market losses before, but don't want to miss out entirely on potential gains when markets perform well.
You're 5-15 years from retirement and need growth to reach your goals, but you want to protect what you've already saved.
All types include the folowing:
Death benefit provisions
Free look period
State insurance guaranty fund protection
Tax-deferred growth
Key Differences
Same rate for the entire term
Typically provides higher rates than traditional fixed annuitles
Considerations
Most restrictive withdrawal terms
Fixed returns without market growth potential
Fixed term length with no extension options
Key Differences
Capture market gains with downside protection
Choose from multiple wealth building strategies
Guaranteed lifetime income available through riders or annuitization
Considerations
Crediting methods and caps can be complex
Can come with higher fees
Potentially longer surrender periods
Key Differences
More flexible withdrawal options than MYGAs
Clear, predictable income for life
Considerations
Typically offers lower rates than MYGAs
Returns may not keep pace with inflation
Rules and guaranteed income options can be complex
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