The most up to date and authoritative book on the complexities of structuring annuities. The author takes an unbiased point of view and articulates the complexities of all the major aspects of variable annuities and riders to allow them to become more understood by financial advisors and annuity owners alike. He clearly notes the benefits of variable annuities as well as the pitfalls which to look out for! Showing you the strategies that experts utilize within these investments while also detailing significant failures of cases where they were misunderstood and not structured properly. Can be used as a perfect reference guide on specific aspects of variable annuities as well as providing insight into the business of how variable annuities are sold. This is a bold and concise approach that allows the truth to be seen without reservations.