Annuity Brokerage
Compare annuity structures across multiple top carriers, including fixed, variable, indexed, deferred, immediate, qualified, nonqualified, single premium, and flexible premium options before selecting a long-term contract.
Get clear, personalized guidance before choosing an annuity. Brokerage Consulting helps pre-retirees, retirees, federal employees, seniors, and lump-sum recipients compare fixed, indexed, deferred, and immediate annuity options, understand income riders and contract tradeoffs, and build a retirement income strategy designed for long-term security and better-informed decisions.

Independent annuity guidance designed to compare carriers, clarify contract details, and support dependable retirement income planning.
Compare annuity structures across multiple top carriers, including fixed, variable, indexed, deferred, immediate, qualified, nonqualified, single premium, and flexible premium options before selecting a long-term contract.
Evaluate index-linked annuities with principal protection, participation rates, caps, spreads, crediting methods, income riders, surrender schedules, and carrier strength to support protected growth or retirement paycheck planning.
Review conservative fixed annuity and MYGA options that offer guaranteed interest rates, principal protection, tax-deferred growth, carrier comparisons, and surrender schedule analysis for predictable retirement planning.
Convert a lump sum from a rollover, inheritance, pension buyout, or retirement distribution into predictable income that can begin shortly after purchase through SPIA planning.
Plan future income with deferred annuities, guaranteed income riders, roll-up rate comparisons, joint-life options, DIAs, QLACs, and retirement activation strategies for pre-retirees.
Build a retirement income framework that coordinates Social Security, pensions, TSP or 401(k) assets, annuities, and discretionary portfolios to address longevity and sequence-of-returns risk.
Annuity contracts can be powerful, but the details matter: payout type, carrier strength, surrender schedule, caps, riders, and tax status. Brokerage Consulting helps pre-retirees, retirees, federal employees, and lump-sum recipients compare options from multiple carriers, understand tradeoffs in plain language, and align annuity choices with dependable lifetime income goals before a long-term contract is placed.

Clear comparisons help clients evaluate annuities with confidence before committing long-term retirement assets.
Get annuity guidance grounded in experience, transparency, and personalized retirement planning.
Works with top financial and insurance companies to compare options beyond one carrier.
Ken Orenstein specializes in federal retirement, financial planning, Medicare, insurance, and investments.
Commission-based insurance compensation and advisory fee structures are explained before recommendations proceed.
Recommendations are tailored to retirement readiness, tax efficiency, income needs, and risk tolerance.
Personalized annuity guidance from a published retirement advisor.

Principal Advisor
Ken Orenstein is the Principal Advisor at Brokerage Consulting, bringing deep expertise in federal retirement planning, investment strategies, financial planning, Medicare, employee benefits, and life insurance. As a published author in his field, Ken has built a reputation for delivering wise counsel and personalized solutions to federal employees, businesses, individuals, and seniors across the United States. He works with top financial and insurance companies to ensure clients receive comprehensive, low-cost, and tax-efficient plans tailored to their unique needs. Ken is licensed in multiple states and is committed to building lasting client relationships grounded in trust, clear communication, and service that consistently exceeds expectations. His goal is to empower every client to make better-informed financial decisions and achieve long-term security.
An annuity consultant helps you determine whether an annuity fits your retirement income plan, then compares contract types, carriers, payout options, riders, fees, surrender schedules, and tax considerations. Brokerage Consulting reviews fixed, indexed, deferred, immediate, and income-focused annuities, explains tradeoffs clearly, and helps align the product with your income needs, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and long-term goals.
Talk with Brokerage Consulting before making a long-term decision.
Specialized guidance for federal retirement benefits.
Licensed advisory work through Brookstone Capital Management.
Author of The Informed Fed benefits guide.
Share your retirement income goals, current assets, and questions. Brokerage Consulting will help you understand suitable annuity options, carrier comparisons, contract considerations, and the next steps before you commit.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 315-3608. You can also send us a quick email at korenstein@brookstoneadvisor.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 315-3608. You can also send us a quick email at korenstein@brookstoneadvisor.com.