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Very responsive company and people
Very responsive company and people. Happy to be part of their team and journey.
Great
Great, he was very good .
No pressure and very informative.
No pressure and very informative.
Excellent annuity service
Excellent support and service. I would highly recommend to anyone that needs an annuity.
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.
Highly recommend Sean Sparkman
Sean is very knowledgeable on all the annuity products and explained every thing clearly which is easy to understand. He is very patient and is willing to take time answering any questions. He is trustworthy to be your advisor.
Assistance opening an annuity
I would like to thank Scott Stooksbury for his excellent service in helping me open an annuity account through the Annuity Gator website. He is thorough, thoughtful and patient. I highly recommend him.
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.
Jeff was a great guy to get information
Jeff was a great guy to get information regarding annuities. He did research for our fafamily
John Montoya gave us very valuable
John Montoya gave us very valuable information. Pleasant and thorough. Always on time with a scheduled appointment. Will definitely consult John again.
Very informative.
Very informative.
Excellent unbiased presentation of
Excellent unbiased presentation of products. Good communications and attention to details.
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!
Very knowledgeable on products
Very knowledgeable on products available.
Barbara provided a broad array of
Barbara provided a broad array of information and alternatives for me that I could not have researched and gotten on my own.
Casey Madden takes the time to explain
Casey Madden takes the time to explain annuities and what investment options may be best for your needs.
Larry has been very informative
Larry has been very informative
Best annuity adviser
Best annuity adviser . Deep and wide knowledge . Amazing analysis software for different annuity products.
Appreciate seeing the various fixed
Appreciate seeing the various fixed index annuity offerings ands their crediting methods. Prefer not to tie up my money for 7 years at this time. Will look at alternative products with a one year commitment.
Joshua Schlinsky
I am delighted to share a review of my recent experience with Joshua Schlinsky. Annuity Gator provided the contact with Joshua, and I am glad they did. Initially, he listened to understand my needs, wants, and fears. He took the time to educate me on the alternatives available in the field of annuities. He answered every question and never pushed for a sale. We met several times by phone and Zoom meetings, and he walked us through a process that resulted in a slightly different approach than we started out with. I would recommend Joshua without any reservation. Thank you, Joshua.
Brian Greco was just awesome to work
Brian Greco was just awesome to work with. He took his fiduciary responsibility seriously and gained my trust by being patient, clearly explaining all of my options and never pushing to sell me on anything. I really felt Brian listened to my needs and had my best interest at heart in making retirement planning decisions. His follow up, knowledge and customer service were outstanding as well. I highly recommend Brian!!
Marcus was very helpful in explaining
Marcus was very helpful in explaining all the pros and cons of various annuities and helped me choose the best one for me.
Great!
Greg was great to talk to. Very informative and unbiased. Appreciate the information.
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.
Eric and Terry were very educational
Eric and Terry were very educational, patient and thorough in there explanation of what our existing annuity works and offered a solution that made sense.
They were very professional and
They were very professional and organized. They explained things to me very well and provided me with a great deal of relevant information during the decision process.
Jason Siebert is the man period!
Jason Siebert is the man who you need when you consider retirement period! I m sure because I ve done my homework A year ago, when it became obvious to me that I would have to retire prematurely, I started my journey in search of retirement education and a financial advisor. I read many articles, I attended many retirement workshops, many webinars; I was meeting and conversing with many financial advisors local, throughout the country, in person, over the phone, virtually… My torment ended a couple months ago when I came across Jason Siebert with Annuity Gator. After he understood my financial needs, Jason revealed to me, using parallel comparisons, of what many brokers were offering, was without a doubt, not the best solution for my retirement goals. In just 2-3 virtual sessions with Jason, I learned more from him about annuities, retirement products, and my retirement options than I learned from others in a year. So, now I have the financial advisor. Thank you, Jason!
Financial advisors, investment counselors, et al. and the problem of listening
Mr. Driggers’s strongest positive trait was his desire to please the client. He seemed very motivated to do that. He also seemed knowledgeable about the topic and the products available so he could offer good choices of products. Overall, I thought he did a very good job. I might attempt one constructive general comment that goes beyond Mr. Driggers. Personally, in my 74 years of life, I have never encountered an investment advisor, financial counselor, insurance salesperson et al. who listened to the client – except for one. They all talk a lot, often very amiably, but never really listened to me. This one individual who did listen sold insurance, and he was indeed unique. When he meant with us, the first thing he said was something like, “How are you doing? Tell me about yourself and your family. What are you thinking about? What are your needs and concerns? Why are you thinking about buying this product? And then he would listen and listen, taking a few notes, asking follow-up questions that, in retrospect were quite relevant to the business at hand. We ended up buying a large insurance policy from him, and remaining loyal to him until he retired. He apparently was quite successful as we received notices of the rewards and promotions he received. I am not a financial advisor. I don’t know much about it. But as a client, it makes sense to me that listening, asking appropriate questions, and trying to understand the clients needs, concerns, biases, feelings, and so on would be very important. Mr. Driggers did a fine job. If these comments are communicated to him, I hope he will not be offended but take them as an attempt at constructive ideas from a satisfied client.
Very good service and very informative.
Very good service and very informative.
I hope you can experience this too
Humility: When I think of Sean in the context of humility, I recall observing Sean s acknowledgement that he doesn t always have all the answers. It s important, in the framework of a Financial Planner, that I work with a service provider that is self-aware enough to be willing to go the extra mile to find the answers. There has never been an occasion when he was not willing to find the answers and report them back in a short period of time, often, in the same day. In the bigger picture, I see Sean as more than just a Financial Planner. His roles as husband and father, as the quintessential family man, sets him apart from most. I have learned, through our conversations, that Sean s service to his clients is no different than how he lives his life. Through this service, he makes the lives of all the people he comes into contact with better. Perseverance: Understanding a family s financial goals and ability to make them takes more than a single email or phone conversation it takes perseverance. I remember the first time I sought out more information from Annuity Gator, Sean responded quickly, which is, lucky for his clients, his nature. While I wasn t ready to begin a new relationship, Sean understood the value of staying in touch with me. There came a point where I needed to include my wife in the conversation. Sean readily agreed and set aside a lot of time to be able to answer all of my wife s questions to her satisfaction. After our video conference with Sean, we finally agreed to pursue a relationship. I soon learned that annuities were not the only product Sean represented. Not because there was anything wrong with annuities, but because Sean knew that a well-balanced financial plan would necessarily include other options, initially, Insight Folios, and eventually other relevant cash options. With the use of the Simplicitree financial planning system and other tools, Sean was able to show us where we were, and what the future looked like. As Sean was getting to understand our concerns for our future financial health, we came to understand that Sean fully knew our financial goals. It was at that point that we knew that a lifelong partnership was emerging. We are grateful Sean never gave up on us and continues to value our relationship. Discipline: Sean Sparkman epitomizes the well-disciplined service-provider. Often, I am amazed at his quick responses to my inquiries, even when I have suggested that a fast reply was not necessary. As we placed more of our assets with products Sean recommended, he took the time to find the best products that filled our financial needs, never settling on the easiest solution. Over time, I have come to recognize that this gracious behavior is how Sean governs his business relationships. Without a doubt I feel lucky and better for it and have learned to value how Sean replies to my questions. Confidence: Confidence is a two-sided coin. On one side, there s the confidence that a client has in the development of a professional relationship. The other side is the service-provider s display of confidence in the nurturing of that relationship. This nurturing, this relationship of trust, is how the service-provider gains the confidence that provides a win-win for both parties. Sean confidently presented the best options for our financial plan. Early in our partnership, Sean showed that he had the financial acumen, and the product knowledge we needed to make informed decisions. He relentlessly searches for the best options that fit our specific needs. When I needed to ideas after the passing of my mother, Sean understood the requirements, and provided great solutions. Unsolicited: When I think of Sean Sparkman, I smile. I am grateful that Sean came into my life. There are a multitude of attributes I could use to describe Sean. Friend comes first and that s his doing. While he is our financial planner, our relationship has become more than that. I see Sean in the broader context of family man. I know that how he comports himself is governed by how he serves his family. And luckily for his clients, that same behavior gratefully spills over to how he treats his clients. I know I am better because of it. My financial plan is solid because of it. Our friendship is stronger because of it.
Merritt Strunk provided awesome help
Merritt Strunk provided awesome help with questions regarding a competitors Annuity and never even talked about another product or tried to sell me something.
James was quite thorough and
James was quite thorough and professional in presentation.
I am not an annuity fan but I must say
I am not an annuity fan but I must say the information garnered from your reps has got me seriously thinking about putting some of my money into an annuity.
I recommend Mark Newman.
I worked with Mark Newman. When I first spoke to Mark, I didn’t know anything about annuities. Mark was knowledgeable and explained everything clearly. He helped me select the best one for me, then kept me updated on the progress in opening the annuity.
Awesome and very informative!
Awesome and very informative!
First of all I would like to say the
First of all I would like to say the representative Matt taub thanks For being transparent and sizing the Questions that I had for a clear transparent decision enough to give me What I needed to continue to pinpoint the right product priceless and this is a good outfit.!!??????????
Annuity performance analysis augmented by IRA alternatives
Appreciated the in-depth review we received and especially the detailed data analysis and summary of our path forward thru retirement.
Wade Menzies is wonderful
Wade Menzies is wonderful. He explains everything thoroughly and is not pushy. He is a joy to work with him
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.
Our advisor Jim Van Meter
Our advisor, Jim Van Meter, is awesome. No high pressure sales. Just common sense advise. He does his homework and gets back to you on a timely manner.
Very helpful n honest
Very helpful n honest
Ryan took the time to educate me
Ryan took the time to educate me about all the different types of annuities and made recommendations based on my needs
My advisor – Joshua
Worked with Joshua Schlinsky back in Q3 2022, and we did our annual review this year. I found him patient, a good listener and most important, giving me a sense of an advisor who projected a fiduciary perspective towards my situation with knowledge of products towards a modeled solution. AnnuityGator is fortunate to have him as an asset to help folks on some financial planning.
Barbara Halperin is the BEST!
Barbara Halperin made my experience great with Annuity Gator! She is knowledgeable, understanding, patient and a true fiduciary. Which is very rare in the current investing climate. Twice Barbara lead me to great annuities with my best intentions at heart. I am very grateful as the proud owner of (2) annuities and my retirement is monstrously more secure than previously! I owe Barbara a tremendous gratitude and I now consider her a dear friend. Thank you again Barbara!
Five stars to Matthew Taub
Of the past fifty-three years in working with brokers and sales reps, Matt was the most patience and thorough in helping me invest my little nest egg. No pressure and he listens to my concerns. Highly recommend!
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
Jason Seibert of Annuity Gator annuities provision
The following is an evaluation of my experience with Jason Seibert of Annuity Gator Involving the acquisition of an annuity. My assessment of the services provided by Mr. Seibert is that they were exceptional in all aspects. He was extremely knowledgeable and absolutely professional. Additionally, it was obvious from our initial conversation that his genuine motivation was the provision of appropriate options tailored to the specifics of my rather complicated circumstance. Most impressively, Mr. Seibert did not focus on selling me. He spent the vast majority of our time listening . After careful evaluation he provided several choices tailored specifically to satisfy my requirements. In closing I can say that with Mr. Seibert s assistance I am absolutely confident that I made the right choices.
David provided/explained the details
David provided/explained the details of my potential investment. He also kept our schedule promptly. Appreciate your help, David.
Advisor was very seasoned informational
Advisor was very seasoned informational and extremely knowledgeable. Great Experience!!!
Overall Service Review
Great service, help, and content in your webinars……very helpful!
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
Jeff was great
Jeff was great! Taught me so much about annutities and was patience with my questions!!
We couldn’t be more pleased!
Annuity Gator connected us with a real find, Sean Mason from Fresno Financial advisors. Sean is extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful and trustworthy, the exact type of professional we search for when it comes to consultants, from doctors to finance. Since we made contact with Sean via Annuity Gator a couple of months ago, we have established a wonderful working relationship with Sean and his great staff and completed several major transactions. We couldn’t be more pleased. Thank you, Annuity Gator.
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
Terry Ciotti with Annuity Gators A++++ guidance
Terry Ciotti with Annuity Gators was the best advisor I could have ever asked for. His honesty, professionalism, and guidance through the whole process was A+++. He didn’t rush me in any way. He answered all my questions, and I felt great about my decisions. He is my go to with Annuity Gators with any future endeavors. A very big Thank You!!
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.
Very helpful in Explaining my annuity
Very helpful in Explaining my annuity product, how it works and it s pros /cons Also offering alternative options and insight Thanks Casey
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!
We enjoyed speaking with you and
We enjoyed speaking with you and learning about your products.
I love Steve of Annuity Gator
I love Steve of Annuity Gator, at first I was hesitant but he was patient and so informative…and due to his thorough work I found out I was eligible for a pension from my previous employer!!! He has helped me out a lot with understanding my retirement options. And thanks to his help I feel confident about my future retirement.
Very knowledgeable people who seem very
Very knowledgeable people who seem very transparent. Take the time to explain complex investment strategies
Very knowledgeable and solid advice
Very knowledgeable and solid advice. Great to work with. Very helpful.
Wonderful service and support
I knew I wanted the security of an annuity, but did not know much more than that. Annuity Gator and my agent, Toney Sebra, guided me through choosing the right annuity for me. Toney was extremely helpful in setting up the purchase and funding of the annuity. I am so pleased that I now have the security of guaranteed lifetime income.
Sean Sparksman was very Helpful and
Sean Sparksman was very Helpful and polite I will keep him in mind for future dealings
Lance Riddle worked with my wife and I
My wife and I have been working with Lance Riddle the past few months. He has been very responsive and professional. When we had questions and needed help he was quick to reply We felt very comfortable with his suggestions and recommendations. We ended up purchasing 5 different annuities while working with him.
Constructive thoughts -guidance and
Constructive thoughts -guidance and clear practical advice opening a conversation that was of Great benefit
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!!!!!
Best Agent Experience!
I was pleasantly surprised at my online experience which led to a very favorable call with my agent, Cal Menzies. He surpassed every expectation as far as his knowledge of the products I considered and recommended the best option for my needs. I never felt pressured and I am now set for the remainder of my retirement years. Highly recommend him! AG is fortunate to have someone like Cal to represent them!
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.
Pleasant and super efficient .
David was extremely helpful from start to finish. He explained and gave me time to think and ask questions . No rushing . Extremely personable. Did all the work for me . Keep me abreast of where we were in the process. I am very happy Mr David Smart was able to consolidate and set up an annuity that will meet my needs. I would definitely refer to Annuity Gator .
Dealing with Jeff Musgrove was
Dealing with Jeff Musgrove was rewarding and informative! Approaching retirement I had ALOT of questions pertaining to TSP ,Annuities and other options, he was considerate and responsive to working around my schedule. I still have him on call for his expertise as needed
Very knowledgeable advisor
Very knowledgeable advisor. Opened me to new products that I am able to review.
Jason is an excellent advisor
Jason is an excellent advisor. I had a lot of support when most needed.
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.
Most excellent information….Love
Most excellent information….Love Annuity Gator…. “Paige” is a great teacher!