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Discover financial solutions that protect your future and provide peace of mind. Whether you're exploring annuities, life insurance, or understanding employee benefits through your workplace, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ offers resources and products designed to meet your personal and family goals.

Support your workforce with innovative employee benefits and retirement solutions. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ partners with business owners, benefits administrators, and pension fund managers to create customized programs that attract and retain top talent while securing their financial future.

Simplify complex retirement and pension risk management with our tailored solutions for large organizations. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ specializes in working with institutions to address their unique challenges, offering expertise in pension de-risking and strategic retirement planning for a more secure future.

Empower your clients with confidence by leveraging Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s comprehensive portfolio of financial products. From annuities to life insurance, we provide the tools, resources, and support to help financial advisors and brokers deliver exceptional value and long-term results.

  • Individuals

    Discover financial solutions that protect your future and provide peace of mind. Whether you're exploring annuities, life insurance, or understanding employee benefits through your workplace, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ offers resources and products designed to meet your personal and family goals.

  • Employers

    Support your workforce with innovative employee benefits and retirement solutions. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ partners with business owners, benefits administrators, and pension fund managers to create customized programs that attract and retain top talent while securing their financial future.

  • Institutions

    Simplify complex retirement and pension risk management with our tailored solutions for large organizations. Âé¶¹´«Ã½ specializes in working with institutions to address their unique challenges, offering expertise in pension de-risking and strategic retirement planning for a more secure future.

  • Financial Professionals & Brokers

    Empower your clients with confidence by leveraging Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s comprehensive portfolio of financial products. From annuities to life insurance, we provide the tools, resources, and support to help financial advisors and brokers deliver exceptional value and long-term results.

MEET CHRIS STOUT

Chris Stout is Head of National Markets for the Institutional Retirement Solutions Group (IRSG). With over three decades of experience in financial services, Chris is responsible for expanding the IRSG distribution force and Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™s national footprint. Chris leads IRSG’s National Markets function and plays a vital role in the growth and long-term success of the Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) and Defined Contribution (DC) businesses, in addition to partnering with advisors and consultants to connect plan sponsors with innovative lifetime income solutions. Chris joined Âé¶¹´«Ã½ in 2024.

CONTACT CHRIS

Understanding the Participant Mindset:

Chris Stout on Behavioral Finance & Retirement Planning

With over 30 years of industry experience, Chris discusses the challenges participants face, the importance of behavioral finance, and how Âé¶¹´«Ã½ is leading the way in providing innovative solutions to secure a comfortable retirement.

Simplifying Retirement Planning

Educational Initiatives and Collaborations for Plan Sponsors

Chris McGlynn guest hosts The Wave Strength podcast featuring Bonnie Treichel, founder and Chief Solutions Officer of Endeavor Retirement. Chris and Bonnie discuss practical strategies for enhancing retirement plans and share insights into the Retirement Income for Plan Sponsors certification program, and its impact on the industry. Don’t miss this engaging and informative episode with one of the industry’s leading experts to help you enhance your retirement planning strategies!

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