Annuities

Being ready for retirement and meeting your other financial goals doesn't just mean you've saved enough money. It also means feeling confident because you have the guaranteed income you need.

What are they?

Annuities are investments issued by insurance companies that can be used to help build a guaranteed income stream or a retirement nest egg. It’s like being able to create your own pension fund or IRA. Annuities come in many varieties, helping investors reach diverse retirement goals.

Annuities may be good for investors...


  • seeking stable, guaranteed lifetime income
  • looking to save more for retirement in a tax-deferred investment vehicle
  • wanting asset protection with the potential for growth


Different kinds of annuities available through Fidelity


Income annuities Fixed annuities Variable annuities1
Used for Securing predictable income Building wealth Building wealth
Similar to Pension2 CD Fund investment
Benefits Lifetime income Fixed interest rate Tax-deferred growth potential

Which annuity is right for you?

Whether you want increased retirement savings or a guaranteed income, we make annuities available for a wide range of financial and life goals.

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Deferred fixed annuities


Offer a guaranteed rate of return, with tax-deferral, over a set time period (available through The Fidelity Insurance Network®)


  • Any earnings not taxed until funds are withdrawn
  • Competitive rates compared to bonds & CDs
  • Interest rate can be guaranteed for at least 3 and up to 10 years

MINIMUM
$5,000


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Fidelity Personal Retirement Annuity® 4


Low-cost variable annuity1 that lets you increase tax-deferred retirement savings beyond IRA or 401(k) contribution limits


  • Any earnings not taxed until funds are withdrawn
  • Among the lowest fees in the industry5
  • Choose from over 60 funds; invest in a single fund or build a portfolio

MINIMUM
$10,000


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New York Life Premier Variable Annuity–P Series w/ Investment Preservation Rider–P Series10


A deferred-variable annuity1 designed to protect 105% of the original investment against market declines while providing growth opportunity


  • Potential to grow your assets and outpace inflation with Fidelity® VIP Funds Manager® 60%11
  • Access account value as needed12
  • Guarantees initial investment return after 10-year holding period, regardless of market performance (less the impact of any withdrawals)

MINIMUM
$25,000


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Deferred income annuities8


Provide a guaranteed income for the rest of your life, or for a set period of time that starts on a date more than 2 years in the future. (available through The Fidelity Insurance Network®)


  • Steady, secure payments regardless of market fluctuations
  • Flexibility to change start date9 (one-time) or increase future income stream
  • Invest with a lump sum or incrementally over time

MINIMUM
$10,000


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New York Life Clear Income Advantage Fixed Annuity–FP Series6


Provides a guaranteed lifetime income and you can tap into your assets if your plans change7


  • Guarantees a lifetime withdrawal benefit amount that begins on a date you choose
  • Income is safe from market fluctuations
  • Your future income is dependent upon your gender, age at the time of purchase, your initial investment amount, how long you wait to start income, and the type of policy you invest in (single or joint).

MINIMUM
$50,000


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Immediate fixed income annuities13


Provide guaranteed income for the rest of your life, or for a set period of time beginning within a year. (available through The Fidelity Insurance Network®)


  • Steady, secure payments regardless of market fluctuations
  • Can include beneficiary protection or a cost of living adjustment to keep pace with inflation
  • Competitive rates from reputable providers

MINIMUM
$10,000


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Deferred variable annuities1 with guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit14 (GLWB)


Provide growth potential and guaranteed income for the rest of your life, starting when you're ready.


  • Potential to grow your future income and outpace inflation with Fidelity VIP FundsManager60%15
  • Avoid outliving your assets by guaranteeing a lifetime withdrawal benefit amount
  • Choose when you want to start income and access your account value as needed16

MINIMUM
$50,000


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Tax Deferral Evaluator

Use this tool to see how you could save more for retirement and manage the amount you pay in taxes later.


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Guaranteed Income Estimator

Use this tool to get a ballpark figure for your monthly income with a fixed-income annuity.


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Annuity funds research

Learn more about deferred fixed annuities and the investment options within the variable annuities available through Fidelity.


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Planning for retirement?

Use the tools in Fidelity's Planning & Guidance Center to learn how annuities may fit into your retirement plan.


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Guaranteed rates for deferred fixed annuities

Readily compare products and interest rates that may vary by state.


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The Fidelity Insurance Network®

The Fidelity Insurance Network® (FIN) helps you simplify comparing prices, products, and companies using our group of reputable insurance providers. Annuity guarantees are only as strong as the insurance company providing them, so company strength and ability to meet future obligations are critical considerations.

Our providers

Guardian MassMutual Nationwide New York Life Pacific life USAA Western & Southern Financial Group

What you get

Access

A range of highly-rated, financially-strong companies to choose from

Choice

A broad selection of simple, transparent, and competitive products that can be tailored to meet your needs

Guidance

A planning-based approach including access to tools and resources to help you make an informed decision

Quality matters

All of our network providers are rated A+ or better by A.M. Best, and four of them are rated A++ (less than 5% of providers achieve an A++ rating*). Also, six of our providers are rated Very Strong by Standard & Poor's, their second highest rating possible.

Provider ratings comparison
Provider A.M. Best Standard and Poor’s
Guardian A++
(Superior)
AA+
(Very strong)
MassMutual A++
(Superior)
AA+
(Very strong)
Nationwide A+
(Superior)
A+
(Strong)
New York Life A++
(Superior)
AA+
(Very strong)
Pacific Life A+
(Superior)
AA–
(Very strong)
USAA A++
(Superior)
AA+
(Very strong)
Western & Southern A+
(Superior)
AA–
(Very strong)
Ratings current as of 3/7/2023. Financial strength ratings are opinions from independent rating agencies of an insurer's financial strength and ability to pay its insurance policies and contract obligations. They are not recommendations to purchase, hold, or terminate any insurance policy or contract issued by an insurer, nor do they address the suitability of any particular policy or contract for a specific purpose or purchaser. Ratings range from A++ to F for A.M. Best ratings, and AAA to CC for Standard & Poors ratings, and are subject to change. For the latest ratings access www.ambest.com and www.standardandpoors.com.
*Source: A.M. Best ratings based on 759 rated U.S. life and health insurers as of March 2023
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How to get started



  • Schedule an appointment
  • Tell us why you are interested in an annuity
  • Work in close collaboration with us to help create a plan that meets your needs

Why Fidelity

Our expertise

Fidelity financial professionals offer planning and advice to help you realize your goals for a more secure and fulfilling retirement.

The Fidelity Insurance Network®

You’ll have access to a network of reputable and highly-rated3 providers who offer a broad range of competitive products.

Research resources

Our tools let you see and explore what the variety of annuities available through Fidelity could do for you and your investment goals.

More learning

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Frequently asked questions


To help you quickly find the answers you need, we've curated responses for the questions we hear most often.

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