Comprehensive Annuity Research Made Easy
With our technology-driven approach, we make it easy to research, rate, and compare hundreds of annuities from multiple top-rated insurance companies. Our Licensed Annuity Investigators offer you personalized recommendations based on your individual needs. This makes it easier for you to find the highest interest rates and payout rates to achieve your retirement goals.
Our mission
Our mission is to help people achieve financial security, confidence, and peace of mind throughout their entire retirement using the best annuities.

Your retirement happiness is our top priority
Everyone has a different path to their retirement happiness, and we’re here to help you achieve yours.
With our technology-driven approach and honest guidance, we make annuity research personalized and easy. We investigate annuities so you can retire with confidence.

A smarter way to research and purchase annuities
The traditional way annuities are researched and sold is complex, confusing, and outdated. We are dedicated to making the annuity process more effective, easier, and fully transparent.
This means we answer questions in a way you can understand, fully disclose and explain fees, and be upfront about our commissions, so you can feel 100% confident in your annuity choices. The system is set up to benefit the insiders — not you. We set out to change that.

Our goal
Our goal is simple. We want to serve you in a way that makes the annuity research and purchase process simple, transparent, and enjoyable. We accomplish this goal in four ways.
First, we never take a one-size-fits-all approach to your retirement. We take the time to get to know your goals, dreams, needs, and desires. This way we can recommend annuities based on your needs.
Second, we offer honest feedback and advice. We will answer all your questions and give you honest feedback based on your individual goals and needs. Even if it means we determine an annuity isn’t right for you at this time.
Third, we use the latest technology. With our technology-driven approach, we make it easy to research, rate, and compare hundreds of top annuities so you can find the best one for you.
Last, we offer full transparency. We want you to be certain you understand every aspect of your annuity choices. This includes the fees, commissions, and fine print.
If we accomplish our goal, we know it will be easier for you to retire with confidence.
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Our Promise
We promise to be honest with you. This may seem like a simple promise, but in an industry full of confusing jargon, fancy brochures, and commissioned salespeople who are not looking out for your best interest, it’s a refreshing change. We don’t take this promise lightly.
We promise to be transparent
You deserve to know how much you should expect in income and benefits from the annuity you’ve chosen. We promise to be transparent about the annuities that we recommend and any of the fees and commissions hidden in the contract. We promise to show you the best deal with the most benefits for you, not just the annuity with the highest commission.
We promise to be of service first
We are not here to push, rush, or “sell” you an annuity. We are here to be of service to you. This means we will take the time to understand your situation and desired outcomes. This means we will promptly answer your questions, explain the details, and make it easier for you to find the best annuity. We are not high-pressure salespeople only looking for a commission. We are here to serve you.
We promise to give honest guidance
All of our Licensed Annuity Investigators are independent. This means they don’t represent only one insurance company. This is important because it allows us to search multiple top-ranked insurance companies to find the best annuity for you. We can offer you honest guidance and unbiased recommendations many advisors can’t provide.
We promise to act in your best interest
We work for you, and we take that responsibility seriously. We promise to never put company incentives or compensation in front of your retirement goals or needs.
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You're In Control
Purchasing an annuity is an important life decision. This is why we keep you in control of the entire process. From research and recommendations to the final decision, we want you to feel confident and secure that you’re making the best choice for yourself.
We are here to help you by doing the hard work. We are here to give you honest guidance, answer your questions in a way you can understand, and use our expertise to make the process as easy and enjoyable as possible.
We never want you to feel like you are being pushed, rushed, or “sold” an annuity. This is why we keep you in control, so you can go at your own pace and only make a purchase when you are ready. When you’re in control, you have a better chance at a positive outcome.

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From the comfort of your own home
Gone are the days you have to drive across town, sit in a stuffy office, or host a stranger in your home to research and purchase an annuity. Thanks to technology, you can now accomplish your annuity research from the comfort of your own home, office, or even your RV.
All our meetings will be conducted “virtually”, via phone or online meeting (such as Zoom, Google Meetings, etc.). These are all simple and safe platforms to use. This way you never have to leave your home to get questions answered, get recommendations, or start the purchasing process.
Reach your retirement goals
You worked hard to reach this point in your life, now it is time to make it a reality. With our knowledge, guidance, and expertise, we can help you set a path to accomplish and realize your retirement goals.
Our Licensed Annuity Investigators are ready to help you make your dream retirement a reality. We can help ensure you can retire with confidence with the best use of an annuity.


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Jeff Woodard was methodical and precise
Jeff Woodard was methodical and precise in explaining annuities and how they work. Furthermore, he was diligent in suggesting which annuity would best fit my particular situation. Jeff used education over sales pressure to allow me to make an informed decision. I consider myself fortunate to have contacted Annuity Gator!
William Seeley was excellent in keeping
William Seeley was excellent in keeping up with the progress of my annuity. We will use him again in the future!
Rep was thorough, but concise
Representative called me on time, was clear, concise, thorough, and listened to me. Also offered to follow up, and DID.
Hi Casey
Hi, it was nice to talk business with Casey, he was able to explain about annuities and was clear about the various options that we have as we prepare for our future as retired folks. We hope that we can work with Casey going forward and develop a nice balanced plan. Thank you
Great follow up.
Great follow up.
Hello Annuity Gator
Hello Annuity Gator, I again would like to express my praise of agent Sean Sparkman in my dealings with him to secure my income stream annuity,he followed through 100% on what he initially told me about working hard and leaving no stone unturned to help me meet my goals. I had read into annuities online and in writings but didn’t realize how limited my understanding was, he showed me an avenue i didn’t know existed strategized ,knocked on every door and negotiated. two thumbs up ! Kyster Porter
Josh was excellent
Josh was excellent, explaining program details thoroughly and answering all questions. No pressure approach is definitely appreciated.
Easy to use and informative information
Easy to use and informative information the the website. Helpful consultants.
I am working with Jason Siebert
I am working with Jason Siebert. He has been incredibly patient in educating me towards products that best fit my financial needs. Very friendly and professional. Feel he really wanted to help me. No pressure. Will certainly use him for any other investment needs I may have.
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.
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.
Great service
Marcus was very patient and clear when he explained how annuities work. I appreciated his honesty about the various choices open to me and I trusted his advice.
The have given prompt attention to my
The have given prompt attention to my questions.
My annuity education
Ryan was very good at explaining everything and all the information that he had was very helpful and I would highly recommend anyone looking at annuities to use them
Outstanding
Outstanding Knowledgeable No hard sales Comprehensive Personable
Barbara and Terry were excellent and
Barbara and Terry were excellent and helped us a lot. They were very knowledgeable and patient with us. Thanks Dale and Liz Nuzum
Very informative
Very informative, this company teaches people and breaks down the confusion regarding annuities. They help you to find the RIGHT annuity for you and your goals. I highly recommend this company! Louise F
Explaining my Annuity
A very helpful conversation re: explaining how my annuity works as well as the pluses and minuses!
I had questions concerning Annuities
I has questions concerning Annuities Jeff Woodhy answered my questions so I could make an informed decision about my Annuity.
Excellent support and knowledgeable
Excellent support and knowledgeable answers. If you want objective, fact based information, this is a very good resource.
Annuity gator has educating videos and…
Annuity gator has educating videos and articles for you to make decisions with out trying to sell you products, I was paired up with a wonderful money manager to talk with and go over several different plans for my wife and myself. Again no pressure to buy anything. This is a good tool I wish I found it years ago.
Excellent summary and interactions to
Excellent summary and interactions to date.
Joshua: Annuity Gator
Joshua helped me understand annuity products, how they can offer a safe and secure income stream for years to come. I’d received some advisement from other financial planners, didn’t like their approach, seemed more interested in sales than guidance to protect my retirement funds. We met several times, did my research and finely came to the best options for me, meet the goals we set during our initial meeting. His guidance, patience were most valued during the process, explained everything in terms i could understand. As i move forward into retirement i feel more secure that i’ll be able gain a good income stream while preserving my investment, providing a legacy for my family.
Very Honest
Jason made everything make sense and way easier to understand.
Very helpful full of information
Very helpful full of information
My experience with Annuity Gator
I had a bad experience with another financial advisor, and as a result, I became very skeptical, and had developed trust issues. After several contacts with Rick Sparkman, I realized that there was something different about him. By this time, I had talked with several financial advisors. I felt very comfortable working with him, he gave me many education sessions. I have no regrets, and will refer him to any one who is interested in an annuity for retirement. Working with Rick was educational and enlightening, and I am looking forward to a wonderful retirement, because I am confident that the product that was chosen for me, was not commission driven. In my opinion Rick is a true Fiduciary.
I was so fortunate to have had Scott
I was so fortunate to have had Scott Plamondon take me as his client. He is so knowledgeable and experienced in all aspects of financial planning not just annuities. He has guided me through an extremely tough situation for which I am eternally grateful.
Michael K
Michael K. I exceptional! We appreciate his insight, advice, counsel, and perceptions!
Brian Connor was a pleasure to work
Brian Connor was a pleasure to work with.
Honestly, I was frightened of this online prospect
I am of retirement age and was looking for a safe place to invest in a fixed-income annuity. I discovered that the garden variety financial advisors really don t have access to a large selection of annuity products. I was disappointed with the return I was quoted from this small selection. Consequently, I went online and found Annuity Gator. I filled out the small form on their site and a couple of days later was contacted by Jeff Musgrave. Jeff was wonderful and exceptionally knowledgeable about the sort of annuity in which I was interested. He also was sensitive to my number one fear which was the idea of working with someone whom I met online. THAT IDEA SCARED ME TO DEATH! However, in the end my fears were alleviated by Jeff s low-key, no push approach. He was glad to give me all of the time it took for me to come to my own conclusions, while at the same time, he was always free to answer additional questions. He encouraged me to do my own due diligence and provided me with suggested tools to check out the products, the companies and even him completely independent of our conversations. That made all of the difference for me and relieved those fears. I ended up buying an annuity through him and am very happy with the entire experience. He is still available to me to answer any questions. I trust him without any reservations. Anyone interested in locating and investing in an annuity can be certain of his competence, knowledge and integrity. Thank you Jeff and thank you Annuity Gator! You really made a substantial difference in my retirement income.
Very informative and helpful.
Very informative and helpful.
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.
I was listened to rather than lectured
I was listened to rather than lectured to.!
Sean Sparkman, a true professional advisor
Sean Sparkman started with an education illustration on different types of annuity products. This overview gave me the confidence of choosing the best product for myself. Sean’s professional knowledge and listening skill were what I needed.
Working with Cal was fantastic
Working with Cal was fantastic. We did talk to other representatives from other companies and he was by far the best. He had a lot of patience with us. Never pushed us and provided all the information that we need, asked about our goals and was always there to answer any question we had.
Very informative.
Very informative.
Barbara Halperin, a trusted advisor !
Our experience with Barbara Halperin was 5 stars due to the professional presentations of the subject matter, the verbal explanations, and the detail of research on each potential annuity company.
I was provided very useful information
I was provided very useful information about different choices available for me to meet my financial goal. Thank you very much.
Excellent service
Excellent service, answered all my questions without being pushy
The difference to me is having Ron
The difference to me is having Ron Allison at Annuity Gator by my side all the way through the entire process. I only hope this won’t be the last time I talk with this very kind, knowledgeable advisor. He is an asset to Annuity Gator and made me feel very comfortable even when I know I drove him crazy with all my multiple questions. He stood by me and understood my nervousness. I assure you I would not hesitate to call him again for another transfer. Thank you, Ron. L.Reynolds
Very personable and knowledgeable advisor
Excellent service. Appreciated the seminar by Terry. Have received excellent service, responsiveness, knowledgeable and very personable advisor, Barbara Halperin. She is great. Have already recommended her to others. Thank you, Barbara!
The Spark – that lead to an Annuity Purchase
I am writing this reference to recommend Sean Sparkman, who facilitated the purchase of an annuity for us. Throughout our interactions, Sean exhibited exceptional professionalism, knowledge, patience, and dedication to customer service. Here are some key points about Sean – Expertise: Sean possesses an in-depth understanding of annuities, investment vehicles, and retirement planning. His guidance was invaluable in helping us make an informed decision, creating a retirement roadmap. Personalized Approach: Sean took the time to understand our financial goals, risk tolerance, and long-term objectives. He tailored his recommendations accordingly, ensuring the annuity aligned with our needs. Transparency: We appreciated his transparency throughout the process. He provided clear explanations, answered all our questions, and ensured we felt confident in our investment choice. Timeliness: The entire annuity purchase process was efficient, thanks to prompt communication and attention to detail. We are pleased with the annuity product recommended and have full confidence in Sean s abilities. We wholeheartedly endorse Sean Sparkman as a reliable and knowledgeable financial professional. Should you require further information or wish to discuss our experience in more detail, please feel free to reach out. All the best, Michael and Colleen Florida
Skeptical though interested
Initially I was very skeptical concerning FIAs, how they worked and fit into my retirement plans. I had no idea what to expect, thought it was all fancy sales hype. I reached out to a few financial planners with various programs but not sold on the proposals. I did my homework, contacted Annuity Gator for their take on the subject which connected me with Joshua. After a few meetings, reading through his book things started to make sense. Joshua was straight forward answering any, all questions about the products available to me with great patience. We continued to meet for almost a year before coming up with a solution that fit my goals, decided to include my pension, 403B funds into two products to supplement Social Security at retirement. Joshua was on top of all the products available, ratings and felt my best interests were met. Joshua ran down all the numbers, options and went with guaranteed payments for life, a legacy option. Both FIAs together provided the shortfall I was looking for which included beneficiaries. Joshua was great to work with, would highly recommend his services.
Purchase of Annuaity
Thus far, all is going very well and all questions have been answered.
Annuity Gator helped me find a suitable Annuity for Retirement Income
After contacting Annuity Gator I was contacted by a licensed insurance advisor who offered me a choice of annuities based on my specific retirement income need. I was presented with a list of insurance companies along with their company ratings. I went with an insurance company with an “A” rating that was offering a promotional interest rate during the five year accrual period which allowed for the principle investment to grow significantly prior to the first distribution. The advisor then worked with me to fill out the necessary forms (of which there are many) to submit an application to the insurance company I chose. Keep in mind that this process takes several weeks and multiple telephone calls, but the advisor was there for me every step of the way.
I am happy we had the talk it made me
I am happy we had the talk it made me feel safe with my annuity that I did not flush my money. I also look ford ward to us talking again.
Honest friendly advice
Very knowledgeable. Good professional advice.
Very informative. No pressure.
Very informative. No pressure. Mr Ault used your comparison tool to show us real performance numbers so we could pick best combination of policies for our needs. He made a good suggestion to diversify even in annuities. We can build a portfolio of annuities for different purposes not just plow into one. Some are best for income, some for growth, some for legacy. We can tailor a portfolio of annuities just like a stock/bond portfolio but with less risk. We are very satisfied.
Great resource for professionals in the
Great resource for professionals in the financial services industry. Great sounding board.
Hello
Hello, Sean Sparkman was Honest, hardworking and diligent. in my search for an agent for annuities he is a lucky find.
No pressure and very informative.
No pressure and very informative.
Wade Menzies is wonderful
Wade Menzies is wonderful. He explains everything thoroughly and is not pushy. He is a joy to work with him
I would like to let everyone know that
I would like to let everyone know that Sean Beckerman is the BEST!!!!! He is very knowledgeable and willing to explain what can be complicated in a way that I was able to understand. I have recommended Annuity Gator and Sean specifically to everyone I have spoken to regarding retirement. I am confident that Sean has created a plan specific to me based on the time he took to get to know me and help me fine tune my retirement goals. SEAN IS THE BEST!!!!!
Outstanding Annuity Expertise
I was very close to retirement as a federal government employee and interested in securing an annuity. I had an idea of what I thought I wanted in general terms, however I just wasn t as aware of the types of specific annuity resources in the market place. I was grateful to work with Mr. Terry Ciotti. He provided the research and effort to inform and help me make the best choice for my retirement annuity. He was thorough and detailed with options to consider, patiently answering all of my questions. I remain most grateful for his knowledge and expertise and highly recommend him and the folks at Annuity Gator!
GOOD INFORMATION
GOOD INFORMATION
Very helpful
Warren was very helpful and offered good information
The best information on annuities out
The best information on annuities out there
Merrit Strunk was great
Merrit Strunk was great. He took a lot of time explaining different products. He was very knowledgeable in annuities. Was not pushy at all. Very good experience
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
good service answered all my concerns
good service
Great info and helpful
Great info and helpful
Happy We Met Joshua Schlinsky
We met Joshua Schlinsky through annuity gator while we were working through some annuity options. Joshua educated us on some annuity options that were a good fit for our specific needs. He made the process comfortable for us as we worked towards the option that was the right fit for our situation. We are very happy with the annuity option that Joshua helped us choose. Joshua made this a positive experience for us.
Jeff is excellent to work with and to plan with
I very much enjoyed working with Jeff Woodard. He is simple with the investment examples and keeps it real. There is no pressure to invest. Zoom calls are enjoyable and educational with plenty of information. I highly recommend learning, studying the investment strategies, and work with Jeff if you have questions.
I really like Sylvia
I really like Sylvia. My situation is complicated and feel confident that she will see me through all my options
Annuity Gator STAR
Sean is a wonderful young man who is a straight shooter. He is honest and clear, able to take the time to explain all that we needed. He teaches about different types of financial plans, and he actually follows up, by calls, emails and texts! Thank you!!
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.
Very informative
Terri has a great deal of info on annuities to help with your decision to buy which type of annuity.Like he tells you he doesn’t guess, he takes hard information and drafts a plan for you.
Training is very good
Training is very good, but you have to put the time in.
Rocky was be informative and very
Rocky was be informative and very patient with my questions. He answered to my understanding and help me comprehend how annuities work. He called to check on me several times to follow-up if I had any questions. He’s been great throughout the whole process. I would recommend Rocky to anyone that was getting close to retirement and wanted to check out an annuity.
Sean Sparkman Annuity
Sean Sparkman has not been pushy. He has been ridiculously patient with my lack of knowledge. He frequently sends educational articles.
Great sales people mattet
The salesperson was outstanding. Jeff Blocker helped educate me and was very personable. He helped me to select the best option for me.
Very professional and very little
Very professional and very little pressure.
I had a fantastic phone discussion with
I had a fantastic phone discussion with John. He provided me with a great understanding of how annuities work.
Great!
Greg was great to talk to. Very informative and unbiased. Appreciate the information.
Jason is an excellent advisor
Jason is an excellent advisor. I had a lot of support when most needed.