The Hartford Adds to Retirement Solutions Offering

March 31, 2006 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The Hartford Financial Services Group has formed a team of retirement experts who will provide assistance and coaching on financial planning concepts for the firm's advisor clients, and has a new product to help advisors assist clients in meeting retirement income goals.

According to its announcement, The Hartford’s Retirement Solutions Group, led by John Diehl, is a team of 15 consultants focused on teaching f inancial professionals strategies to address issues such as small business planning, retirement income distribution and wealth transfer.

The Hartford Income Security is a fixed payment annuity which guarantees lifetime income starting at a future point and continuing for the rest of one’s life, the announcement said.   With an up-front investment, this product enables people to ensure a steady stream of income for the rest of their lives. The Hartford Income Security has no cash or surrender value and does not allow for withdrawals.

More on The Hartford, its products and services, can be found at  www.thehartford.com .

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