Our Story
Annuity.com was one of the very first websites dedicated to annuity education. When most people were still figuring out what the internet was, this domain was already helping Americans understand one of the most important — and most misunderstood — financial products available.
Today, under new stewardship, we’re honoring that legacy while building something even more ambitious: the most comprehensive, independent, and trustworthy annuity resource on the internet. We’ve invested in expert editorial oversight, AI-powered planning tools, and a carrier network spanning more than 60 of the top-rated insurance companies in America.
Our goal is simple: help you make confident decisions about your retirement income by giving you the best information, the best tools, and access to the best independent specialists.
Our Mission
We believe that every American approaching or in retirement deserves clear, accurate, and unbiased information about annuities — free from the pressure tactics and jargon that have plagued this industry for decades. We exist to educate first, and we measure our success not by products sold, but by the clarity and confidence our visitors feel after using our site. Worry less. Live longer.
What Makes Us Different
True Independence
Many annuity websites are operated by “captive” agents who represent a single insurance company, or by lead-generation companies that sell your information to the highest bidder. Annuity.com is neither. We represent more than 60 insurance carriers and compare more than 2,400 annuity products, which means when we help you find a solution, it’s the best fit from the broadest possible selection — not the only option available.
Expert-Led Content
Every piece of educational content on Annuity.com is produced under the editorial oversight of qualified financial professionals. Our Advisory Board Chairman, Bart Catmull, CPA, NACD.DC, brings nearly 25 years of C-suite experience from the life insurance industry itself. Our content doesn’t just describe annuity products from the outside — it’s informed by people who’ve helped design, price, and regulate them from the inside.
Learn more about our content standards on our Editorial Oversight page.
Purpose-Built Tools
We don’t just publish articles — we build tools that help you answer real questions. Our MYGA Rate Comparison tracks live rates from 60+ carriers, updated daily. Our Longevity Calculator — developed using AI and informed by multiple peer-reviewed studies — estimates not just how long you may live, but how advances in AI-driven medicine and diagnostics could extend your lifespan. And our What Is Your Number? calculator helps you identify the gap between the retirement income you need and the income you have.
Our Leadership
Annuity.com is led by a team with decades of experience across insurance, financial services, technology, and consumer business — united by a commitment to making annuity education trustworthy and accessible.
Bart spent seven years at PricewaterhouseCoopers before joining Sagicor Life Insurance Company, where he served for more than 22 years — rising from CFO and COO to President. He later served as Chief Risk Officer for Sagicor Financial Company and then as EVP of Administration and Chief Strategy & Risk Officer at Security Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. His career-long immersion in how annuity and life insurance products are designed, priced, regulated, and sold from inside the carrier gives Annuity.com’s editorial standards a depth that no outside consultant could match.
Tom served 22 years as a Lieutenant Colonel in U.S. Army Military Intelligence, including commanding the 301st Military Intelligence Battalion in counter-terrorism operations. He then spent 7 years at MetLife and 15 years as a First Vice President at New York Life, where he was responsible for over $5 billion in sales and helped grow Lifetime Income Annuity sales from $100 million to over $2 billion. Today, he is one of the most sought-after retirement income educators in America — a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and Senior Education Advisor to the Alliance for Lifetime Income. His mission, and ours: help people retire happy.
Brett is a multi-time CEO and turnaround specialist. He began his career at PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, then was recruited by the Board of Directors at USANA Health Sciences to turn around a nearly delisted public company — delivering a 488% increase in earnings and adding more than $500 million in shareholder value in three years. As Managing Director at Beachbody, he grew the direct-selling division from $50M to over $300M. He has served as CEO of multiple consumer companies and as an executive coach and board advisor to family offices and private equity firms.
Brian brings deep financial services experience to the board, including more than seven years as a Vice President at Bank of America in commercial banking and senior roles at BMO Harris Bank managing middle-market portfolios of $500M+ across diversified industries. He currently serves as COO of Spartan Composites. His hands-on experience in credit analysis, corporate finance, and risk management provides valuable financial oversight for Annuity.com.
Executive Team
Our day-to-day operations are led by executives with deep experience across financial services, technology, and scaled business operations.
Bruce spent seven years at Fidelity Investments as a Financial Representative before serving as CFO of a venture-backed technology startup during the dot-com era, where he raised over $10 million in funding and managed multiple acquisitions. He went on to lead finance operations for companies operating across 30+ global markets, served as VP of Finance and Business Development for a $300 million logistics operation, and has been a Managing Partner overseeing portfolio companies for a private ownership group. His combination of frontline advisory experience and corporate finance leadership ensures that Annuity.com operates with both financial discipline and an advisor’s perspective.
Mark was one of the earliest technology hires at JetBlue Airways, where he built the airline’s original website and booking engine. He then spent nearly 15 years at 1-800 Contacts, rising from web developer to VP of Software Engineering. He went on to serve as VP of Technology at Vivint Smart Home, and held progressive leadership roles at Young Living culminating in CIO — where he led 200+ technology professionals across multiple countries and oversaw digital platforms generating $2.2 billion in revenue. As CTO of Ken Garff Automotive Group ($6B in annual revenue), he directed all technology operations nationwide. He brings decades of experience building technology platforms that serve millions of users.
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How We Make Money
Transparency matters, especially in financial services. Here’s how Annuity.com operates:
Our Business Model
When you decide to purchase an annuity through one of the independent agents in our network, the insurance carrier pays a commission to the agent, and Annuity.com receives a portion of that commission as a referral fee. This never costs you anything extra — annuity commissions are paid by the insurance carrier and are already built into the product’s pricing whether you purchase through us or directly.
Importantly, our educational content, rate comparisons, and calculator tools are completely free and available to everyone — whether you ever purchase a product through our platform or not. We believe in earning your trust through education first.
For complete details, see our Disclosures page.
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