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Scott DeMonte
Director of Guaranteed Income Products and Insurance Research
Scott DeMonte is director of guaranteed income products and insurance research where he is responsible for leading Financial Research Corporation’s (FRC’s) research and consulting in the variable annuity marketplace. His role includes the development of primary research, identifying and tracking industry best practices, and analyzing and evaluating market developments. In addition, Mr. DeMonte interfaces with key executives and decision makers at leading industry firms to identify, develop, and implement distribution and product strategy. Prior to joining FRC, Mr. DeMonte founded AnnuityIQ.com where he developed the first rating system for variable annuities and their living benefits. With 14 years of industry experience covering all aspects of the distribution of annuity products, Mr. DeMonte previously was employed as a regional vice president for Jackson National Life and as a regional marketing director for The Hartford. Mr. DeMonte has been quoted and featured in many industry books, articles, and publications including Investment News, and Annuity Market News. Mr. DeMonte studied business at SUNY Canton in Upstate New York and holds FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses, as well as life and health licenses.