# Why BlackRock Is Suddenly Bullish on Annuities | Tom Hegna

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Published: 2026-05-27T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://betterwealth.captivate.fm/episode/why-blackrock-is-suddenly-bullish-on-annuities-tom-hegna
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## Resource

I sit down with Retirement expert and legend Tom Hegna to discuss the growing support for annuities, particularly the major asset management firm, BlackRock, who used to be critical of annuities and is now buying them in mass and promoting them. Watch the Interview on Youtube for Visuals - https://youtu.be/8mVpfq9MSuk Want to See If Whole Life Insurance Can Improve Your Financial Plan? Schedule Your Clarity Call Here: https://bttr.ly/bw-yt-aa-clarity Want Us To Review Your Permanent Life Insurance Policy? Click Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-policy-review Want Free Whole Life Insurance Resources & Education? Go Here: https://bttr.ly/yt-bw-vault Learn More About BetterWealth: https://betterwealth.com Chapters: 00:00 - Interview Teaser 01:30 - BlackRock Supporting Annuities 03:11 - Psychology of Spending in Retirement 05:59 - The "Mini Miracle" of Annuities 08:27 - Addressing Common Misconceptions and Critics 09:37 - Integrating Life Insurance and Annuities 11:31 - Clarity Call for Entrepreneurs 12:20 - Health and Longevity Benefits 17:02 - Cautions and Risks in the Industry 21:01 - Legacy Planning and Kids 25:31 - State Guarantee Funds and Diversification 31:40 - Exposing "Fake Fiduciaries" 34:14 - Final Thoughts and Resources DISCLAIMER: https://bttr.ly/aapolicy *This video is for entertainment purposes only and is not financial or legal advice. Financial Advice Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education, discussion, and illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial advice or recommendation. Should you need such advice, consult a licensed financial or tax advisor. No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of the information on this channel. Neither host nor guests can be held responsible for any direct or incidental los…

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