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Why own an annuity?

An annuity can be, if appropriate, an effective part of your overall retirement strategy. Answer a few questions to determine if an annuity may be a good fit for you. Annuity.

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If you’re in or near retirement and are trying to find ways to convert your assets into regular income for life, you may want to consider a lifetime income annuity. A lifetime income annuity can:

Provide you with reliable retirement income for the rest of your life

Offer flexible payments – monthly or annual payments that are guaranteed for your lifetime (and potentially your spouse’s lifetime) with the additional option to guarantee the income for a specific period for your beneficiaries

Offer opportunities to invest according to your objectives to achieve potential growth

Be customized to meet your specific needs

May offer favorable tax treatment

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For tax-deferred savings

If you’re saving for retirement, you may want to consider a deferred annuity

Offer you an alternate way to build tax-deferred earnings

Allow you to contribute as much money as you would like, unlike other tax-deferred retirement savings vehicles that have IRS annual contribution limits

Provide you a variety of future income options

Annuities can either be “immediate” or “deferred”

Immediate annuities

An immediate annuity is established with a single lump-sum premium. This could be retirement assets you've accumulated over time, a retirement or severance package, a rollover of your 401(k) plan or Individual Retirement Account (IRA), proceeds from the sale of a business, an inheritance, or other large payment you've received.

Your immediate annuity payments can start as soon as 30 days after you purchase the annuity. Or you can choose to defer the start date one year, during which time you'll continue to earn tax-deferred compounded returns.

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Deferred annuities

With a deferred annuity, your assets grow tax-deferred until you decide to take your money out. Additionally, many annuities offer flexible options that would allow you to create a lifetime income stream.

You can choose a variable or a fixed annuity

Depending on your investing style and risk tolerance, you can choose either a “variable” or “fixed” investing option for an immediate or deferred annuity.

Variable annuity

A variable annuity allows you to choose from a variety of investment options called subaccounts. Subaccounts are professionally-managed investment options that invest in stock, bond, and/or other investments.

Your account value will fluctuate depending on the performance of the subaccounts you select, and may be more or less than the original amount invested. Variable annuities may offer opportunities to provide guaranteed lifetime income for an additional cost.

Fixed annuity

With a fixed annuity, you receive a fixed rate of return on your premium payment. Rates are guaranteed by the insurance company and are used by investors who do not want market exposure.

All guarantees are backed by the continued claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company.

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Why purchase an annuity through Wells Fargo?

Wells Fargo offers a wide range of annuities to help you take advantage of retirement income and savings opportunities. We can help you understand how an annuity works, including its features, benefits, surrender charges, and potential investment risks.

We are here to help you decide which annuity is right for you. To get started, contact a Wells Fargo retirement professional today.

Variable annuities are long-term investments suitable for retirement funding and are subject to market fluctuations and investment risk.