Mike explained very detailed and thank you

I had been searching internet for information on annuities and working with two other advisors. When Annuity Gator contacted me, I knew almost immediately I was on to something. He listened to my circumstances, asked a lot of questions and even reviewed the other suggestions I received. He just knew what I needed, explained very thoughtfully and thoroughly. And I do not have a great deal to invest. But Annuity Gator’s Advisor knew just how to help me retire at 65 and provide for my disabled Son. I am so thankful to my Advisor and Annuity Gator! I never thought it was possible. Thoroughly professional and more helpful than anyone!! Great decision!

the information was very informative.

Steve Prce is the best “financial person” I have ever met. He puts forth much effort and is patient w/ a novice like me. Great to work with him.

I had a fantastic phone discussion with John. He provided me with a great understanding of how annuities work.

My advisor(Barbara Halperin) provided me with appropriate educational material which enabled me to make an investment decision by selecting an appropriate annuity which meets my needs. She also helped me by assisting me in filling out all the required paperwork. I felt that my advisor was easily available to answer all questions with expertise and patience. I will certainly recommend her to others.

Casey Madden takes the time to explain annuities and what investment options may be best for your needs.

Training is very good, but you have to put the time in.

Informational!!

The person who called me was very helpful. He went over and beyond my expectation. He was very professional and kind!

Excellent service, answered all my questions without being pushy

Sean Sparkman has not been pushy. He has been ridiculously patient with my lack of knowledge. He frequently sends educational articles.

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!

I had been looking for an annuity to invest in, but didn t have a clue where to go and who to contact. The representative assign to me was very instrumental in presenting and explaining the process and earnings potential. He also described the different options I had with the one program I purchased. I was pleased with his customer service and allowed me to ask a million questions and have some time to think about this before I made my decision. I am putting away a large amount of money for my future economic welfare and I believe I chose a good company to do it with. I m giving them 5 Stars and am optimistic to see my earnings potential after this first year.

8/28/2020. Annuity Gator provided me a place where I could go to get the answers I needed. Mark Kenny who is a licensed Annuity advisor & part of their research team was quick to help me who truly dedicated his time & effort to give me a broad understanding about my annuity. He is extremely knowledgeable & very professional. I highly recommend MARK KENNY to anyone seeking how annuities work & what to expect thru understanding yours.

I was given incorrect information about taxes, I m glad I didn t go ahead with the transaction.

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 adviser was knowledgeable and answered my questions thoroughly without attempting to sell anything.

Very professional and very little pressure.

My advisor explained the Annuity I was interested in simple terms. He was patient. I felt I was being educated.Have not made a decision yet after 4 conversations..but that’s ok..this is important to really understand before I lay my money down.

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

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I was in a position where I needed to move money from an old 401k into something more secure. Mark and his team provided me with all the information I needed to make an informed choice about the annuity I chose. The process and communication was very easy.

Kenneth Anderson offered excellent service. He’s very professional and very informative.

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.

Donna was there with me every step of the way. She was very thorough about all the products and services available. She made me feel like I made good choices and know she will always be there for information and support.

Larry has been very informative

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.

Excellent information provided by Barbara regarding a variety of annuities/fixed index annuities!!

Jason Solomon is very informed and professional, he helped me through the entire application process with great expertise. His level of communication was great. I will highly recommend him to my friends. Thank you so much Jason.

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.

My sincere thanks and appreciation to Joshua Schlinsky for his patience and understanding as I made changes from my original request in purchasing an annuity. There was absolutely no rush by Josh for me to sign anything until we both knew exactly what I wanted to accomplish. He offered to send me his book, Wealth Compounded, so I would understand who I was putting my trust in. (I admit I was apprehensive in dealing with an Agent in Florida – several states from my residence in Missouri.) We talked on the phone several times. My initial plans drastically changed a few times as I mulled over my investments between our conversations. My final and most important decision was to opt out of my funds invested in the stock market by purchasing a Single Premium Deferred Fixed Annuity – no more worries about the stock market plummeting to 50%. Now my funds will grow with interest added each year, it will only decrease if I withdraw funds. The process was not totally hiccup free as my Stock Brokerage Company had requirements which caused me concern and I leaned heavily on Joshua during those times. I am very comfortable now with my final choice and my Agent, Joshua Schlinsky, who carried me through the entire process.

I have been following Annuity Gator now for several years so by the time I was ready to discuss annuity’s with a broker I felt very comfortable understanding the different types of annuities available in the marketplace. What I really liked was the broker that was introduced to me through AG. As he evaluated my current financial scenario he actually realized I did not need an annuity. I decided to get a small one just as protection in the future of some of my retirement funds. The whole process has been very professional. Thanks AG!

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.

Very knowledgeable and solid advice. Great to work with. Very helpful.

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!

Jim was very professional and excellent in explaining investment opportunities to a novice such as myself. Very much appreciated.

Isaac Tetley has been very helpful and has taught me some things about annuities. I plan to do some business with him.

Jeff was great! Taught me so much about annutities and was patience with my questions!!

Scott was very helpful in clarifying how the Allianz 360, ABC and the F&G Power Accumulator 7 might work or not for my particular situation. He speaks in a language that is understandable to lay people such as myself.

Very informative

I have had the pleasure of working with Barbara Halperin on finding the best annuity for my needs and retirement goals. She made me feel comfortable and confident almost immediately. Her professionalism, extensive experience, and ability to not only give me multiple options to fit my situation but also explain it all in a way that I can understand is really unmatched and truly appreciated!

Ryan was so honest and clear in explaining everything. He knows what he is doing and guided me to where I want and need to be. He was GREAT. I felt like he was a long time friend helping me out. I am going to recommend him to my friends and family. He was so patient and understood my poor knowledge about the terms language in this world. He made it so easy to understand this retirement world.

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.

Tony help me transfer my 401k to annuity. Very much recommended

Jason made everything make sense and way easier to understand.

After talking to the gentleman about My up comming retirement I figured the information I was told would not work more than a few years at best.

Jason Siebert was excellent. Never rushed me, answered all my questions (many, more than once), responded promptly to emails… He is confident and has a superb knowledge of annuities.

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.

Helpful advice delivered with professionalism.

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.

Barry was very helpful and responsive.

informative interview. Jeff Katz was great, just think I started looking too soon. but knowledge is golden.

James was quite thorough and professional in presentation.

Very professional and very informative

Choosing a financial adviser is one of the most important decisions you can make for yourself; it is why I would recommend Scott Stooksbury to anyone who needs financial advice and want to buy financial product tailored to your needs. He is a good listener, takes the time to get to know you, and answered your questions. He provides a comprehensive current market analyses with detailed list of Carriers and their products. Scott is trustworthy and honest. He is always prompt to respond over email and phone calls. Every meeting with him has been productive and pleasant. His professionalism and empathy make him a top financial advisor. I am glad we have chosen to work with Scott Stooksbury.

Jeff was thorough and presented options objectively to suit my needs. There was never a pressure to sell, which I appreciated the most.

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.

I had a phone meeting with Joshua Schlinsky. He is extremely helpful and knowledgeable on the subject. He was very patient with all my questions about annuities and answered all of them. He is very good at what he does. I have decided to go another direction with my savings but Mr Schlinsky would be someone I would highly recommend to my friends and family. Thank you, Jon Jeffery Tyler

I was fortunate to have found a person that I could trust with my money. Mr Soloman is highly recommended.

Jason was super patient and took the time to explain our various options, based on our particular situation. Would highly recommend him!

Service rep Jeff Woodard was so helpful. He made the entire process so easy to understand. He was friendly,patient, and gave me the feeling that he was working for me, to try and get a good product within the constraints of my own personal financial situation.

Brian Connor was a pleasure to work with.

I dealt with Cal Menzies who walked me through the maze of annuities. He was very knowledgeable, clear, patient and above all I felt he is an honest man worthy of my trust.

I m absolutely pleased to work with Cal Menzies, and had him as my Annuity Advisor. He was truly focused on my needs, he did an excellent follow up to make sure all was done properly and on time. He worked hard to find the best product for me and get my benefits when I needed it. He was very professional, showing that he cares about every aspect of her job and his clients. Thank you Cal for all your attention. It was a pleasure working with you. I sincerely thank you for the time we have worked together. We continue in contact! I would highly recommend Cal Menzies to anyone who is looking for Annuity investments.

From what I can see, your representative is very knowledgeable and that is what a fiancial planner is required to be!

Rick Sparkman was a wonderful advisor. He thoroughly considered my goal -guaranteed income -and provided a number of different options that allowed me to understand the different sort of benefits that would accrue from the different classes of offerings (cd like return, guaranteed payout for life after deferral, payout with variability indexed). I was able to clarify what my real goals are and what I was willing to sacrifice (access to the sum deposited, inheritance) in order to achieve a guaranteed high payout for life for both my wife and me. Annuities are complicated and are inherently costly but they can achieve specific goals if you understand them. Some part of everyone’s portfolio needs to be immune to market fluctuation and an annuity can be part of that strategy. I was given an excellent education with weeks of meetings and I came to a conclusion that fits my needs. Even if you do not think annuities are for you (and I was one of those) speaking with Rick helped me understand their appropriate postioning within my plans.

Brett Toomey is an AWESOME financial agent~~ I’ve purchased my indexed pre-tax dollars annuity thru him and he was patient, pleasant, informative, knowledgeable, thorough, efficient and reassuring! Now I’m getting ready to purchase my after-tax dollars indexed annuity thru Brett and looking forward to the experience … AND the peace of mind that comes with knowing I’ve been given excellent advice that assures me a steady yet available income in my elder years due to Brett Toomey & Annuity Gator!!

Mike was absolutely terrific! He walked me through everything & just sat back & let me make my own choice.

Tim Walker was great to work with! He met with me several times to thoroughly understand my retirement goals and risks I was willing to take. Then he came with back with a few options for me. He took the time to review them in detail and answered all of my questions. Then once I decided what I wanted he got me set-up. Overall it was a great experience working with Tim!

Appreciated the in-depth review we received and especially the detailed data analysis and summary of our path forward thru retirement.

The honeymoon phase was excellent. I will review more as time go on. Sean Mason is an amazing advisor. He speaks in terms the layman can understand. He is not pushy and takes his time explaining and answering any questions you may have. He did not try to sell me on anything and let me soak in the information given and time to research on my own. He said he was there if I needed anything or had questions to give him a call. Give him a call and just talk to him about your concerns, I have a feeling you will be glad you did.

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.

Jay at Annuity Gator was very helpful. There is so much noise regarding annuities that I wanted to do a “gut check” with an independent advisor regarding a couple of different indexed annuities. He was very responsive and easy to speak with. I highly recommend.

Very knowledgeable on products available.

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 .

I was listened to rather than lectured to.!

It is pleasure to work with Larry. It seems he knowledgeable and professional. He give multiple options and clear explanation about Output value you may expect

Thus far, all is going very well and all questions have been answered.

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

William is a trustworthy guy, taking a lot of time explaining to me the ins and outs of the product we chose. He sifted through several annuities to arrive at the perfect fit. I never felt pushed or “sold”, and the transaction was smooth and quick.

The best information on annuities out there

Outstanding Knowledgeable No hard sales Comprehensive Personable

Very responsive company and people. Happy to be part of their team and journey.

I learned a lot about Annuity. Very informative. Thanks

I was looking into consolidating several IRA’s in hopes of lessening the time and effort needed to manage them. I wanted to check into annuities to see if they were right for me and the people at Annuity Gator spent a lot of time and sent me material to help me understand annuities. I believe they presented several products that were quite attractive but at this time I decided to continue my course of action. I will use the information they gave me so that in the future I can confidently choose an annuity from them that fits my needs.

i had a very good experience working with Rick Sparkman… I was rather gun shy about attempting to search out another annuity, since my first encounter with annuities was with a financial advisor who knew little about the products and had very limited offerings.. Rick opened the gates to the many types of annuities that Annuity Gator has available.. Although, I thought the evaluation of these annuities difficult.. he made it seamless.. explaining to me which one best serves my needs.. I would recommend Rick to anyone interested in using annuities as another investment tool.

Barbara Halperin is excellent! She handled everything in a timely manner and explained everything in detail to us. It was a great experience doing all of this on the computer face to face. I referred Barb to my daughter and will recommend her to other friends and family.

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!!

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!

Representative called me on time, was clear, concise, thorough, and listened to me. Also offered to follow up, and DID.

Easy to use and informative information the the website. Helpful consultants.

Mark Shelby has been very thorough, and provided tax and other information that clearly we were not anticipating on our own. He has been a tireless and informed information provider for our unique circumstances! Thanks for all your assistance!! Henry and Lisa Austin

Great site, I learned a lot and follow up was great .

Worked with Ken Anderson from NJ. He walked us through the entire process, was very professional and we feel he advised us properly. We committed to an annuity that fit our particular needs, investing a lump sum , choosing to wait 4 years to start our withdrawal and feel the value is acceptable with the investment we made. We would highly recommend Annuity Gator, and especially Ken Anderson.

Terry is a wealth of knowledge and an asset to the annuity and insurance industry!

David provided/explained the details of my potential investment. He also kept our schedule promptly. Appreciate your help, David.

Terry was very helpful explaining the options I have and how each one works in general and also specific to my situation. I will review his information and go over it with my wife. Just not sure if this is the time for me to commit yet since I do have other income sources currently filling any potential gap, but I can see where a FIA would be perfect for me if one or more of these sources were interrupted and a gap materialized.

Patiently stayed with me while I checked out several different products and was always available to answer any questions I had. Had added peace of mind for my final yeas of retirement and for my wife’s as well.

Great info and helpful