IUL & Annuities · Shipley Legacy Group

Grow Your Wealth.
Without the Risk.

Indexed Universal Life and Annuities give you the upside of market-linked growth with a floor of zero — so your money grows when markets rise, and stays protected when they fall. Tax-advantaged income, lifelong protection, and a legacy you control.

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What Is an IUL?

Market Upside.
Zero Downside.

An Indexed Universal Life policy is a permanent life insurance policy that builds cash value tied to a stock market index — like the S&P 500 — but without ever being directly in the market. When the index goes up, your account earns a credited interest rate. When the market drops, your floor kicks in: you earn zero, never negative.

Over time, that cash value grows tax-deferred and can be accessed tax-free through policy loans — creating a powerful personal bank you control. It's the product that works as hard in retirement as it did the day you bought it.

Floor of 0% — your cash value can never go backward due to market losses.

Tax-deferred growth — you don't owe taxes on gains while the money is inside the policy.

Tax-free income — policy loans aren't taxable income, creating a powerful retirement stream.

Death benefit included — your family is protected from day one, not just when the cash value is high.

Living benefits — many policies include riders for chronic, critical, or terminal illness at no extra cost.

Planning your financial future
Documenting a plan that lasts.
IUL Growth vs. Market Exposure
Market Participation (Upside) Up to 12%+
Downside Risk 0%
Tax-Deferred Growth 100%
Tax-Free Retirement Access Yes
Death Benefit Protection Lifetime
Illustration only. Actual policy performance varies by carrier and index strategy.
The Process

From First Call to
Lifetime Income.

We make this simple. One conversation, a custom illustration, and a policy designed around your life — not a generic template.

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Free Consultation

We talk through your goals — retirement income, legacy, tax planning, or all three. No cost, no pressure. Just a real conversation with Anissa or Joe.

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Custom Illustration

We shop 50+ carriers to find the policy design that maximizes your cash value growth and income potential based on your age, health, and budget.

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Simple Application

Most policies are issued within days. The process is straightforward, often done entirely from your phone or laptop — no in-person exam required for many options.

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Watch It Grow

Your policy earns market-linked credits, builds tax-advantaged cash value, and becomes a financial tool you can access — tax-free — whenever you need it.

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Indexed Universal Life

Growth + Protection + Legacy

An IUL is life insurance that doubles as a wealth-building vehicle. You pay premiums, the policy covers your family, and the excess builds tax-advantaged cash value you can use during your lifetime.

Best for: Ages 25–55 Tax-Free Income Legacy Planning
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Fixed Index Annuity

Guaranteed Lifetime Income

An annuity is a contract with an insurance carrier — you deposit money, it grows tax-deferred, and you can turn it into a guaranteed income stream you can never outlive. Think of it as a personal pension.

Best for: Ages 50+ Retirement Income Tax-Deferred Growth
Is This Right for You?

People Who Are Tired of Losing.

If you've ever watched your 401(k) drop in a bad year and thought "there has to be a better way" — you're in the right place.

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Growing Families

Protect your family today and build a tax-free nest egg for tomorrow. An IUL gives you coverage and growth in one policy.

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Business Owners & Self-Employed

No employer 401(k)? An IUL can be your personal retirement plan — high contributions, tax-free access, no IRS contribution limits on cash value.

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High Earners Maxing Retirement Accounts

Already maxing your 401(k) and Roth? An IUL offers a third bucket — tax-advantaged with no IRS income limits on contributions.

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Pre-Retirees (Ages 50–65)

A fixed index annuity can lock in a guaranteed income stream for life, so you never worry about outliving your savings.

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Market-Wary Savers

If the thought of another market crash makes you anxious, these products are designed for you — growth potential with a guaranteed floor of zero.

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Legacy-Minded Individuals

Want to leave something meaningful behind? IUL death benefits pass income-tax-free to your beneficiaries — a legacy they'll feel for generations.

"The best financial tool isn't the one with the highest ceiling — it's the one that never lets you fall through the floor."
— Anissa & Joe Shipley, Shipley Legacy Group
Get Started

Let's Build Your
Income Blueprint.

A custom IUL or annuity illustration takes about 15 minutes to run — and it could change the way you think about your financial future. There's no cost, no obligation, and no confusing jargon. Just real numbers built around your life.

Anissa and Joe are licensed agents partnered with Symmetry Financial Group, with access to 50+ A-rated carriers. You'll always get the best fit — not the most convenient one.

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