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Shawn Plummer, CRPC

Retirement Planner, Financial Advisor, Annuity Broker, and Insurance Agent

Licensed in all 50 states. Authorized with carriers that issue Fixed Index Annuity (FIA) contracts. Specialists in current and legacy FIA contracts.

This page is for people who already have—or are about to commit to—a Fixed Index Annuity and want clarity before making a decision.

Most visitors are here for one of three reasons:

  • You’re ready to buy a Fixed Index Annuity and want it structured correctly before submission
  • You’ve been shown an illustration and want a second opinion before signing
  • You already own a Fixed Index Annuity and need help understanding how it actually works today

This is not a general overview. This is about your specific contract.

Capture market gains without the risk—let us vet the best fixed indexed annuities for you for free.

You Must Work With a Licensed Annuity Agent

A Fixed Index Annuity is an insurance contract governed by state insurance law and carrier-specific terms.
To issue, explain, service, or review an FIA, you must speak with a licensed annuity agent who is authorized with the issuing carrier.

The Annuity Expert is licensed in all 50 states and appointed with carriers that issue Fixed Index Annuities.
That authorization is required to review contracts, explain crediting provisions, and assist with new and in-force policies.

My National Producer Number (NPN): 15524738
Designation: CRPC® (Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor)

Call us now at 770-755-1565 or get a free quote below

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We Specialize in Fixed Index Annuities—Including Older Contracts

Fixed Index Annuities change meaningfully over time, even when the product name stays the same.

We regularly help clients who:

  • Were told their annuity works one way, but experience something different
  • Don’t understand how index crediting is actually applied
  • Own older FIAs with provisions that no longer exist in newer versions
  • Are unsure how riders affect growth, income, or withdrawals

We work with both current and legacy Fixed Index Annuity contracts, including versions no longer sold.

Why Issue Year and Contract Design Matter in FIAs

With Fixed Index Annuities, the contract details matter more than the label.

  • Index crediting rules vary by issue year
  • Participation methods and crediting mechanics change over time
  • Rider terms can override base contract features
  • Two FIAs with the same name can credit very differently

Assuming all Fixed Index Annuities work the same leads to bad decisions.

Buying a Fixed Index Annuity

If you’re planning to move forward with an FIA, we help ensure:

  • The contract is designed correctly for your stated objective
  • Crediting and rider elections are clearly understood before issue
  • You know what is locked in and what may change later
  • Expectations match what the contract actually provides

Once issued, many features cannot be altered.

Reviewing an Existing Fixed Index Annuity

If you already own an FIA, we can help by:

  • Explaining how your contract works today—not how it was sold
  • Confirming the issue year and rider versions
  • Clarifying what options remain and which do not
  • Helping you avoid actions based on incorrect assumptions

Most problems occur when people act without reading the contract.

Speak With a Licensed Annuity Broker Before You Decide

If you’re buying, reviewing, or questioning a Fixed Index Annuity, the right step is clarity before commitment.

Contact The Annuity Expert to speak with a licensed annuity broker and get clear answers before making a final decision.

No hype. No pressure. Just accurate, authorized guidance.

Call us now at 770-755-1565 or schedule a free consultation below

Shawn Plummer, CRPC

Retirement Planner, Financial Advisor, Annuity Broker, and Insurance Agent

I am a licensed Retirement Planner (CRPC), insurance agent, financial advisor, annuity broker, and former financial trainer with more than 18 years of hands-on experience in annuities and insurance. My National Producer Number (NPN) is 15524738. I spent 12 years training financial advisors nationwide on annuity, insurance, and retirement planning strategies, in addition to 18 years of direct field experience selling annuities and insurance products, helping clients protect their savings and secure reliable retirement income.

I have been quoted in Time Magazine, Bloomberg, Entrepreneur, Yahoo! Finance, MSN, SmartAsset, LegalZoom, U.S. News & World Report, Women’s Health Magazine, Forbes, and many other leading publications.

I am also the founder of The Annuity Expert, an independent online insurance agency and annuity broker serving consumers across the United States. Through this platform, my team and I help Americans remove the guesswork from retirement planning and compare insurance solutions to find the strongest value at the most competitive rates. I want to see you get the best products at the lowest prices.

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