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Annuities & retirement income · Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County)

401(k), IRA & Pension Rollovers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

14.9% of Philadelphia residents are 65 or older, about 235,900 people, below the U.S. average of 17.7%. 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia

About 185,200 Philadelphia residents are 55 to 64 and about 235,900 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.

Philadelphia by the numbers

  • 14.9% of Philadelphia residents are 65 or older, about 235,900 people, below the U.S. average of 17.7%.
  • 12.8% of Philadelphia workers have government jobs, below the U.S. share of 14.1%.
  • About 185,200 Philadelphia residents are between 55 and 64, the group that will reach Medicare age over the next ten years.
  • The median household income in Philadelphia is $60,698, below the U.S. average of $78,538.

Philadelphia and nearby communities

Place65 or olderGovernment workersMedian household income
Philadelphia14.9%12.8%$60,698
New York16.5%14.3%$79,713
Boston13.1%11.5%$94,755
Baltimore15.4%19.6%$59,826
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 Pennsylvania

  • Annuity recommendations in Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia

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 Philadelphia?

No. Olive works with Philadelphia and Philadelphia 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.