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Primary reference shelf
- SEC Investor.gov — Annuities
- SEC Investor.gov — Variable annuities
- IRS — Pensions and annuities
- IRS — Retirement plan and IRA rollovers
- FINRA — Annuities
- NAIC — Annuities
Sources checked September 8, 2026. See each guide for the references relevant to its subject.