Sell fixed annuities? Think outside the box.

Annuities can sometimes be a difficult sell for advisors, especially when many consumers have an unfavorable attitude toward the product. Therefore, you may have to think outside the box. Here are four ways your client can utilize a fixed annuity that you may not have thought of.

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