{"id":7354,"date":"2020-01-14T10:00:06","date_gmt":"2020-01-14T15:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/?p=7354"},"modified":"2020-01-14T10:02:49","modified_gmt":"2020-01-14T15:02:49","slug":"financial-independence-group-fig-and-jackson-team-up-to-offer-fee-based-annuity-to-independent-financial-professionals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.figmarketing.com\/blog\/financial-independence-group-fig-and-jackson-team-up-to-offer-fee-based-annuity-to-independent-financial-professionals\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Independence Group (FIG) and Jackson Team Up to Offer Fee-Based Annuity to Independent Financial Professionals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cornelius, NC<\/em> \u2013 Jan. 14, 2020 \u2013 Financial Independence Group<\/strong><\/a> (FIG), one of the nation\u2019s largest Field and Insurance Marketing Organizations (FMO & IMO) which supplies products and services to independent financial professionals, today announced a new strategic alliance with Jackson National Life Insurance Company\u00ae<\/strong><\/a> (\u201cJackson\u00ae\u201d) to bring one of the carrier\u2019s popular advisory annuity products to FIG agents. Effective immediately, FIG will now make available the carrier\u2019s fee-based fixed index annuity (“FIA”), MarketProtector Advisory\u00ae<\/sup>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

“We are excited to work with one of the leading annuity providers in the industry to bring one of their products to our network of independent financial professionals,” said Nicholas Ross, Chief Distribution Officer at FIG. “Jackson\u2019s surrender-free MarketProtector Advisory FIA helps risk-adverse consumers seek growth potential with downside protection amid market uncertainty, while providing lasting income and the ability to access their money whenever needed.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson\u2019s operations team will support FIG financial professionals and their clients with world class service.[1]<\/sup><\/a> This team of experts will serve as a powerful compliment to FIG as they work to add value to the independent agents they serve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs our industry continues to evolve, Jackson is committed to empowering financial professionals as they address the critical financial needs of their clients and help them prepare for their futures,\u201d said Scott Romine, President, Retirement Solutions Group, Jackson National Life Distributors LLC (JNLD). \u201cConsumers want and need choices, and we are excited to work with FIG to offer independent financial professionals another option to help meet their clients\u2019 diverse retirement needs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson and FIG will team up to help financial professionals build and grow their businesses with tools, resources and value-add programs. Financial professionals who would like to learn more about Jackson can visit <\/strong>www.jackson.com\/dash<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about this strategic alliance and how FIG will bring Jackson\u2019s product and benefits directly to financial professionals and their clients, please visit www.FIGmarketing.com<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About\nFinancial Independence Group, LLC<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

FIG has serviced the independent\nfinancial professional space nationwide for over 40 years. In addition to being\na leading product distributor in the insurance industry, FIG is independently\nowned and operated with a mission to bring accessible marketing solutions, back\noffice support, and networking opportunities to the independent financial\nprofessional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, please visit <\/strong>www.FIGmarketing.com<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Jackson<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Jackson is a leading provider of retirement products for industry professionals and their clients. The company and its affiliates offer variable, fixed and fixed index annuities designed for tax-efficient growth and distribution of retirement income for retail customers, as well as products for institutional investors. Jackson is a proud founding member and co-chair of the Alliance for Lifetime Income, a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization formed and supported by 24 of the nation\u2019s financial services organizations to create awareness and educate Americans about the importance of protected lifetime income. With $281.5 billion in IFRS assets*, the company prides itself on sound corporate risk management practices and strategic technology initiatives. Focused on thought leadership and education, Jackson provides industry insights and financial representative training on retirement planning and alternative investment strategies. The company is also dedicated to corporate philanthropy and supports nonprofits focused on strengthening families and creating economic opportunities in the communities where its employees live and work. For more information, visit <\/strong>www.jackson.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Jackson\nhas $281.5 billion in total IFRS assets and $265.7 billion in IFRS policy\nliabilities set aside to pay primarily future policyowner benefits (as of June\n30, 2019). International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) is a\nprinciples-based set of international accounting standards for reporting\nfinancial information. IFRS is issued by the International Accounting Standards\nBoard in an effort to increase global comparability of financial statements and\nresults. IFRS is used by Jackson’s parent company.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson\nis an indirect subsidiary of Prudential plc, an Asia-led portfolio of businesses\nfocused on structural growth markets. The business helps individuals to de-risk\ntheir lives and deal with their biggest financial concerns through life and\nhealth insurance, and retirement and asset management solutions. Prudential plc\nhas 20 million customers (as of June 30, 2019) and is listed on stock exchanges\nin London, Hong Kong, Singapore and New York. Prudential plc is not affiliated\nin any manner with Prudential Financial, Inc., a company whose principal place\nof business is in the United States of America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MarketProtector Advisory Individual Modified Single\nPremium Deferred Fixed Annuity with Index-Linked Interest Option and Market\nValue Adjustment (contract form numbers FIA265, ICC19  FIA265) and IncomeAccelerator\u00ae  (8005, ICC19 8005) with joint option (8006,\nICC19 8006) is issued by Jackson National Life Insurance Company\u00ae (Home Office:\nLansing, Michigan) and distributed by Jackson National Life Distributors LLC.\nThis product is a fixed annuity that does not participate in any stock or equity\ninvestments and has limitations and restrictions, including market value\nadjustment. During the Indexed Option Period, the annuity\u2019s cash withdrawal\nvalue may be less than the initial premium. Additional premium is permitted in\nthe first contract year. For costs and complete details, contact Jackson.\nPremium Payments are flexible in the first Contract Year only, subject to\nContract minimums and maximums. Subsequent Premiums will remain in a Fixed\nAccount Option until the first Indexed Option Anniversary. No Premium Payments\nwill be accepted after the first Contract Anniversary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixed index annuities are long-term, tax-deferred vehicles designed for\nretirement. Earnings are taxable as ordinary income when distributed and may be\nsubject to a 10% additional tax if withdrawn prior to age 59\u00bd.\nIncomeAccelerator is an optional lifetime income benefit available for an\nadditional charge on MarketProtector and MarketProtector Advisory only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\ndesign of this annuity contract emphasizes the protection of credited interest\nrather than the maximization of interest rate crediting.<\/strong> Jackson issues other annuities with similar\nfeatures, benefits, limitations and charges. Discuss them with your\nrepresentative or contact Jackson for more information. Fixed index annuities may not be suitable for everyone.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fixed\nindex annuities are also known as fixed annuities with index-linked interest in\nthe contract.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MarketProtector\nAdvisory is not available in California or New York. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jackson is the marketing name for Jackson National\nLife Insurance Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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