Products December 2, 2004
SunTrust Now Selling Amex Classic Variable Annuity
February 24, 2003 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - SunTrust
Securities, Inc's investment consultants will now be offering
an American Express Innovation Classic Variable Annuity
product.
Reported by Eric Hazard
The alliance between American Express Financial Group and SunTrust will enable the American Express Innovation Classic Variable Annuity to gain a wider distribution, the companies said. The annuity features include:
- earning a 1% purchase payment credit as soon as purchase payments equal $100,000 or more
- elimination of surrender charges if the surviving spouse elects to continue the contract
- features to help protect and pass on accumulated wealth to heirs and options that can help offset expenses such as funeral expenditures and federal and state taxes
- investment options from fund families such as American Express, STI Classic Funds, AIM, Franklin Templeton, and Oppenheimer
- flexible payment and transfer rules.