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Retirement income that never retires

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Guaranteed growth. Income for life.

American workers deserve to retire with confidence, and 80% of plan sponsors agree that participants need in-plan income options.1 Now, 401(k) plan sponsors can provide participants with a unique, pension-like guarantee of lifetime income through the TIAA Secure Income Account.

For over a century, TIAA has served the financial needs of those working in nonprofit fields through its sustainable retirement system. As the investment manager of TIAA, Nuveen has supported the financial futures of millions of investors for over 120 years. Together through our service-oriented culture, we remain committed to helping everyone retire with dignity.

Our parent company, TIAA, has supported lifetime income for over 100 years

$545B
in benefits paid since 19182
$292B
one of the largest general account of any U.S. life insurer3
$50B
in statutory capital3

Advantages of TIAA RetireSecure Annuities

Steady growth — no matter the market

Your retirement savings are protected and guaranteed to increase every single day–even in the most volatile markets4

Guaranteed income for life

Pension-like retirement income that lasts for life to help cover everyday living costs–or any expenses you choose4

Opportunity for more income

The opportunity for higher income in retirement with a Loyalty Bonus and the potential that income will increase5

 

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1 PLANADVISER, “Retirement Income Evolution,” July 13, 2022.
2 As of December 31, 2021. Other benefits from TIAA and CREF include: additional amounts paid on TIAA Traditional annuity contracts above the guaranteed rate, surrender benefits and other withdrawals, death benefits, health insurance and disability insurance benefits, and all other policy proceeds paid.
3 Largest U.S. Life Insurer: S&P Global Market Intelligence Platform, as of December 31, 2021. Financial Strength: The TIAA General Account, December 31, 2022. Total assets $346.6 billion. Total TIAA assets include, in addition to the General Account, separately managed accounts such as the Real Estate Account and TIAA Stable Value.
4 Any guarantees under annuities issued by TIAA are subject to TIAA’s claims-paying ability. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
5 TIAA may share profits with TIAA Secure Income Account retirement annuity owners through declared additional amounts of interest and through increases in annuity income throughout retirement. These additional amounts are not guaranteed other than for the period for which they were declared. TIAA may provide a loyalty bonus that is only available when electing lifetime income. The amount of the bonus is discretionary and determined annually.

Annuity contracts may contain terms for keeping them in force. We can provide you with costs and complete details.

TIAA Secure Income Account is a fixed annuity product issued through this contract by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association of America (TIAA), 730 Third Avenue, New York, NY, 10017: Form series including but not limited to: TIAA-UQDIA-002-K and related state specific versions. Not all contracts are available in all states or currently issued

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