TIAA-CREF, leading provider of retirement services in the academic, research, medical and cultural fields, will run an ad in the Wall Street Journal tomorrow: Since When Did Survival Become the Bar? The ad states:
At TIAA-CREF, we recognize that unexpected events will occur. With this in mind, we position our portfolios to specifically manage and minimize the effects of problems at any single time. It's called a long-term investing approach. Couple this with low fees,1 no commissions,2 and guaranteed income for life,3 and you have a financial services strategy that allows you an opportunity to thrive, not just survive.
Don't just take our word for it, look at our TIAA ratings:
- A.M. Best: A++, as of 9/2008
- Fitch Ratings: AAA as of 8/2008
- Moody's Aaa as of 7/2008
- S&P: AAA as of 8/2008
Call us to discuss your portfolio at (800) TIAA-CREF.
If you are a member of the press and would like to hear more about what clients are asking us and our diversified approach to long-term investing please contact Chad Peterson in Media Relations at: (917)-715-9083 or cpeterson@tiaa-cref.org.
About TIAA-CREF
TIAA-CREF (www.tiaa-cref.org) is a national financial services organization with more than $420 billion in combined assets under management (6/30/08) and the leading provider of retirement services in the academic, research, medical and cultural fields.
The insurance ratings listed above do not apply to variable annuities, mutual funds, or any other product or service not fully backed by TIAA's/TIAA-CREF Life's claims-paying ability.
All TIAA-CREF investment products are subject to market risk. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Annuity products are issued by TIAA (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association), New York, NY. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC, and Teachers Personal Investors Services, Inc., members FINRA, distribute securities products.
Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. Call (877) 518-9161 or visit tiaa-cref.org for a current prospectus that contains this and other information. Read it carefully before investing.
© 2008 Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association-College Retirement Equities Fund (TIAA-CREF), New York, NY 10017.
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1 Morningstar Direct (February 2008) based on Morningstar expense comparisons by category.
2 Our Advisors receive no commissions. They are compensated through a salary plus incentive program.
3 When you annuitize and based on the market performance of your annuity. Based on TIAA's claims-paying ability.