A 401(k) can be rolled into a fixed or fixed indexed annuity through a direct, trustee-to-trustee transfer that avoids taxes and penalties, turning a lump sum into protected, potentially guaranteed lifetime income. The move usually makes most sense at or near retirement, when the priority shifts from growth to protecting what you've already built.
Most 401(k) plans allow a rollover after you separate from the employer, or sometimes while still employed after a certain age, depending on the plan.
Funds move trustee-to-trustee from the 401(k) custodian to the annuity carrier. Done correctly, this avoids triggering taxes or the 10% early withdrawal penalty.
Fixed or fixed indexed, with the growth structure, surrender period and payout options that match your timeline.
A rollover isn't the right move for everyone. Guy reviews your specific 401(k) and goals before recommending it, and coordinates the paperwork so the transfer is handled correctly.
Not if it's done as a direct, trustee-to-trustee transfer into a qualified annuity. An indirect rollover, where you receive the funds yourself first, risks taxes and penalties if not redeposited within 60 days.
Yes, in most cases. A partial rollover lets you move a portion into an annuity for guaranteed income while keeping the rest in market-based investments.
Yes. He coordinates with your 401(k) plan administrator and the annuity carrier to process the transfer correctly, which is part of what an independent agent handles beyond just comparing rates.
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