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James Garner

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About Me

I help people create more certainty and peace of mind around retirement. After building my career through multiple market cycles — including the 2008 financial crisis — I learned that financial planning is about far more than numbers; it’s about helping people feel secure in the life they’ve worked hard to build. My approach is calm, personal, and education-focused, with the goal of helping clients make confident decisions without pressure or confusion.

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  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Washington

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Personal Pension Accounts advertisements may reference indexed annuities, indexed universal life insurance, and other insurance-based strategies. Any guarantees mentioned are subject to the claims-paying ability of the underwriting insurance company.
Discussions in this advertisement are general in nature, based on various assumptions, and do not guarantee future performance. The appropriate type and amount of insurance depend on individual circumstances, financial situation, and needs.
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1“Secure” refers to features of certain fixed insurance products, such as protection from market losses and guaranteed income options, subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurer. “Most reliable” reflects industry use of annuity products as pension alternatives and does not imply superiority over all retirement options.
2All guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company and the terms of the contract.
3“0% floor” means fixed annuity contracts do not credit negative interest due to referenced market index declines. Principal protection applies only to fixed insurance products and does not address other risks (e.g., inflation, opportunity cost). Guarantees depend on the insurer’s claims-paying ability.
4PPAs do not charge investment-account–style management or advisory fees. Product charges may apply (e.g., rider fees, spreads, caps/participation rates, surrender charges). Review the contract for details.
5Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and current IRS rules. Withdrawals may be taxable; early withdrawals may incur taxes and penalties. Consult a qualified tax professional.
6Comparisons to 401(k)/IRA/TSP and other arrangements are general and for educational purposes. Actual performance, costs, and risks vary by plan, investment selection, product, and market conditions. No outcome is guaranteed.
7According to a BlackRock study, adding guaranteed lifetime income to a retirement portfolio may increase annual spending ability by 29% and reduce downside risk by 33% compared to traditional approaches.
8“0% floor” means fixed annuity contracts do not credit negative interest due to referenced market index declines. Principal protection applies only to fixed insurance products and does not address other risks (e.g., inflation, opportunity cost). Guarantees depend on the insurer’s claims-paying ability.
9Analyses and recommendations are based on information you provide, product availability, and suitability requirements. No specific financial outcome is guaranteed.
10Illustrative Client Experience: These statements are for illustrative purposes only and are not verbatim accounts from specific clients. They are based on feedback and experiences shared by multiple individuals and are intended to demonstrate possible outcomes. Individual results will vary, and past experiences do not guarantee future results.
11Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Product terms, features, and protections vary by state and contract.
12Death benefit options and payout structures vary by product and carrier. Availability and terms depend on the specific annuity contract selected.
13Withdrawals prior to age 59½ may be subject to taxes and penalties. Withdrawals reduce contract values, benefits, and guarantees.
14Availability of inflation protection features varies by product. Adding riders or COLA options may reduce initial payout amounts or require additional charges.
15While PPAs do not have annual management fees like investment accounts, product charges (e.g., mortality & expense, rider costs, surrender charges) may apply. Review your contract for details.
16Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurer. Credited interest rates and caps vary by product and are subject to change.
17Bonus features vary by product and may be subject to vesting schedules, surrender charges, and other conditions. Bonuses are not always available and may affect contract values.
18Exclusive strategies” refers to features of certain insurance products. Access and suitability depend on the issuing carrier and individual qualifications.
19Statements about other financial professionals are general opinions and may not reflect the knowledge or practices of all advisors.

20Regulators may read “independent” as implying superiority or broader authority.

“Independent” refers to licensed financial professionals who are not employees of Personal Pension Accounts. They may recommend products over which Personal Pension Accounts has no control.

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