The "flight to fixed" has many readers no doubt wondering why we're featuring the top 25 variable annuities. Good question, one we thought long and hard about ourselves. But the case for VAs in the boomer portfolio is playing out before our eyes. If (as just about every wholesaler will tell you) variable products give clients the confidence they need to get off the sidelines ...well, there's no time like the present. Pricing and suitability issues, as well as the fact so many contracts are now in the money, are reasonable objections to annuity utilization; but there are solid companies with superior product design that can serve boomer needs, especially now. The question is finding them. The list we've provided below, courtesy Morningstar-VARDS, will help you get started.
Click here to view the top 25 variable annuity contracts.
