Help solve your clients’ retirement income concerns
Among Americans who have not retired yet, nearly half of them say they’re worried about having guaranteed income in retirement.1 A Guardian annuity can help support your clients’ retirement — and there's a lot to like about working with Guardian.
A solution that you and your clients can trust.
Award-winning service
Human support for important moments
We make the process of getting guaranteed retirement income for your clients quick and easy. Our annuity contact center recently received a first place ranking in DALBAR’s Annuity Service Award.2 And we have a history of good service; we’ve been recognized by DALBAR for nine straight years. Your clients worked hard for their money, and we know you’re vital in helping them navigate their financial planning. That’s why we go above and beyond for them and for you.
Fast processing
No long waits for you and your clients
Our new business and in-force service teams are based in the United States, and we can turn things around in just days. We have same-day processing for applications with cash, and all non-cash applications are processed within 24 hours. If a suitability review is needed, it only increases the timeline by one to two business days. And we do any NIGO (not-in-good-order) outreach within 24 hours of the initial review. Contract documents are then eDelivered and easily accessible to your clients via our client portal.
Advanced support
Advanced partnership for professionals
The Guardian Wealth Advanced Markets team partners with financial advisors to help them address complex planning challenges and uncover more sophisticated solutions for their clients. The team brings deep experience across advanced business, individual, and wealth transfer planning. They also support advisors with case consultation, income strategy design, and resources that can lead to more informed client conversations. By making complex planning concepts practical and actionable, our Guardian Wealth Advanced Markets team helps advisors deliver more comprehensive, long-term planning outcomes.
Highly rated
A trusted provider
We’re one of the most highly rated companies in the industry.3 Year after year we receive strong financial strength ratings from Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s, A.M. Best, and in 2025 we received a perfect score of 100 from Comdex.* Guarantees of lifetime retirement income are only as strong as the balance sheet behind them, and as a 165-year-old company, we’re built to deliver guarantees that last.
*Ratings are as of 12/31/2025 and are subject to change. Ratings do not apply to the underlying investment options. Comdex percentile ranks the companies, on a scale of 1 to 100 (with 100 being the best).
Approved in New York
A portfolio of protection
Guardian’s annuity products are helping a wide range of clients feel more confident in their retirement plan. Whether clients are looking for fixed returns or equity-linked growth, we may be able to help them accumulate with protection, tax efficiently. On the distribution side, our income annuities offer competitive payouts for clients who need income now or income later, guaranteed for life.
Guardian offers annuity solutions in all 50 states, including New York, that help clients meet their financial goals in retirement.
Talk to your annuities wholesaler for more information or call us at 800-650-6505.
Retirement Redefined: How this chapter of life is evolving, Guardian, 2025
Guardian and Park Avenue Securities teams recognized by DALBAR for 20 consecutive years, Guardian, February 6, 2026
Financial and investment highlights, Guardian, 2025
This page is for financial professional informational use only. Annuities are issued by The Guardian Insurance & Annuity Company, Inc. (GIAC), a Delaware corporation whose principal place of business is 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001 800-221-3253. GIAC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America (Guardian). Together, these companies offer a wide variety of retirement and financial security products, including life insurance, annuities, and disability income insurance. Guardian MarketPerform® must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. Please have your clients read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The prospectus contains important information regarding this product, including fees and expenses. A prospectus may be obtained by calling 888-Guardian (888-482-7342) or download it here. Product availability and features may vary by state.
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