Annuities & retirement income · Charleston, SC (Charleston County)
401(k), IRA & Pension Rollovers in Charleston, South Carolina
16.4% of Charleston workers have government jobs, above the U.S. share of 14.1%. Education on moving money from a former employer's 401(k), 403(b) or pension into a fixed or fixed indexed annuity when that suits your goals, with attention to taxes, fees, surrender periods and suitability rules. Olive, a licensed agent with Manna Financial Services, helps Charleston, SC households compare 401(k) and pension rollovers into annuities by phone or video, and the first conversation is free.
What matters for 401(k) and pension rollovers into annuities in Charleston
About 18,600 Charleston residents are 55 to 64 and about 26,700 are 65 or older. Fixed and fixed indexed annuities are mostly used by people in or near retirement who want principal protection or a guaranteed income stream, in exchange for surrender periods.
16.4% of Charleston workers hold government jobs, so many households have a public or federal pension. An annuity may complement a pension, but pension choices themselves are made with your retirement system, not with us.
Charleston by the numbers
- 16.4% of Charleston workers have government jobs, above the U.S. share of 14.1%.
- 17.4% of Charleston residents are 65 or older, about 26,700 people, about the same as the U.S. average of 17.7%; that is the highest share of residents 65 and older of the 22 South U.S. communities on this site.
- About 18,600 Charleston residents are between 55 and 64, the group that will reach Medicare age over the next ten years.
- The median household income in Charleston is $90,452, above the U.S. average of $78,538.
Charleston and nearby communities
| Place | 65 or older | Government workers | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 17.4% | 16.4% | $90,452 |
| Houston | 12.1% | 9.8% | $62,894 |
| San Antonio | 13.4% | 14.5% | $62,322 |
| Dallas | 11.8% | 8.9% | $67,760 |
| U.S. | 17.7% | 14.1% | $78,538 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.
How we help with 401(k) and pension rollovers into annuities
- Direct trustee-to-trustee transfers when structured properly under current rules
- Avoid the 10% early withdrawal penalty when a rollover is executed correctly
- Compare plan fees with IRA or annuity costs before moving money
- Discuss downside-protection and income-rider features where suitable
Read our full guide to 401(k) and pension rollovers into annuities
Rules that apply in South Carolina
- Annuity recommendations in South Carolina must follow state insurance department suitability and best-interest rules, which require the annuity to fit your needs and financial situation.
- Annuities are long-term contracts. Most have surrender charges for early withdrawals, and guarantees depend on the issuing insurance company.
- We are licensed for insurance and annuities only and do not give tax, legal or investment advice. We work alongside your CPA or attorney.
Questions from Charleston
Will I owe taxes when I roll over my 401(k)?
A direct trustee-to-trustee transfer from a traditional 401(k) to a traditional IRA or qualified annuity is generally non-taxable when done correctly. Indirect rollovers and Roth conversions follow different rules — confirm with your tax advisor.
Do I need to visit an office in Charleston?
No. Olive works with Charleston and Charleston County households by phone or video, so you can compare options from home. Most applications and signatures can be completed online.
Talk with Olive about 401(k) and pension rollovers into annuities.
Free, no obligation, by phone or video. Or call or text (937) 388-5346.