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Index or fixed annuities are not designed for short term investments and may be subject to caps, restrictions, fees and surrender charges as described in the annuity contract. Guarantees are backed by the financial strength and claims paying ability of the issuer. Any comments regarding safe and secure products, and guaranteed income streams refer only to fixed insurance products. They do not refer, in any way to securities or investment advisory products. Fixed Insurance and Annuity product guarantees are subject to the claims‐paying ability of the issuing company and are not offered by Brookstone.

Examples are for illustrative purposes only and do not take into account your particular investment objectives, financial situation or needs and may not be suitable for all investors. It is not intended to project the performance of any specific investment and is not a solicitation or recommendation of any investment strategy. FORTE ADVISORS is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Social Security Administration or any other government agency.

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The information in this book is for general use, and while we believe the information is reliable and accurate, it is important to remember individual circumstances can and will be different. Therefore, the information should only be relied upon when coordinated with tax, legal and/or financial advice. You need to consider your own personal situation, including health, personal finances, and retirement goals, before acting on any information presented in this book.

The information being discussed throughout this book is general in nature and is intended for educational purposes only. No specific products, services or companies are being solicited or offered. Please understand the rules and regulations governing insurance, tax, and financial issues are complex and are subject to state and federal
variations and they have different interpretations. Therefore, should investment, tax or financial advice be required, it is recommended that you do seek the advice of a licensed professional in your area. No specific financial, investment, legal, tax or insurance advice is ever intended. The information provided is not intended as tax
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Financial products do vary therefore, look only to the specific details of the covered structure or product for benefits and features. For example, an annuity may have unique features not covered in this guide. Any discussions regarding guarantees, interest rates and rates of return are purely hypothetical and not intended to represent assurances or guarantees.

You should also know that annuities are not the best products for every person and that no one annuity should make up an individual's entire financial plan.