Annuity Radar is operated by Devin Shave — an independent annuity advisor who works for his clients, not for any insurance carrier.
Independent Annuity Advisor — Serving Clients Nationwide
Annuity Radar is Devin Shave's independent annuity education and advisory practice. Devin specializes exclusively in fixed annuity products — MYGAs, Fixed Indexed Annuities, and income annuities — and operates under SFG Financial Services, Devin's family-owned financial services firm that has served clients since the 1970s.
Unlike agents who represent a single carrier, Devin works with dozens of insurers and has no incentive to steer you toward any particular product. Every recommendation starts with your financial goals, your timeline, and the actual numbers — not a quota.
Devin built Annuity Radar because he saw too many people confused, overwhelmed, or misled by the annuity industry. The goal is simple: give you the same information a professional advisor would have, explain it in plain English, and let you make the decision. And when you reach out, you get Devin — every time. Your information is never passed to a sales team or sold to the highest bidder.
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Every client conversation starts with education, not a pitch. Devin will explain how the products work, what the numbers look like, and where the risks are — before any recommendation is made.
Devin discloses how he is compensated, which carriers he works with, and what the AM Best ratings mean for your security. No surprises, no buried fine print.
Because Devin is independent, he can shop the entire market and show you multiple options side by side. You get to see the full picture and choose what fits.
You can ask questions, request illustrations, and walk through scenarios without any obligation to purchase. Devin believes the right client will want to work with you after an honest conversation.
When you reach out, your inquiry goes directly to Devin — not a call center, not a rotating sales team. Your information stays with him and is never distributed or sold to the highest bidder.
Most inquiries receive a response within one business day. Devin personally handles all client communication from first question to policy delivery.
Devin operates as an independent agent under SFG Financial Services, Devin's family-owned financial services firm that has served clients since the 1970s. SFG gives Devin access to carrier contracts, product training, and support — without putting him on any one company's payroll.
This structure is important: it means Devin is not a Nationwide rep, or an Athene rep, or an Allianz rep. He is your rep — with access to all of them.
A captive agent at a bank or insurance company can only show you what that company sells. An independent agent like Devin can shop the entire market. If the best product for you this year is from Carrier A, you get Carrier A. If next year it is Carrier B, you get Carrier B. The recommendation follows the client — not the contract.
"I had a wonderful experience working with Devin. He made a topic that felt overwhelming much easier to understand. He was honest, thoughtful, and very easy to talk to. I never felt like just another client — I felt like he truly wanted to help me make the best decision for my future."
"Devin was able to identify some large gaps in our retirement plan and explain clearly the solutions and steps we needed to take to bulletproof our plan. He is excellent and professional, and my family trusts him. I am very grateful for the time he spent with us and the confidence he gave us moving forward."
"Working with Devin was a great experience from start to finish. He was patient, responsive, and very clear about how everything worked. What I appreciated most was that he explained both the pros and cons instead of just trying to sell me something. That gave me a lot of confidence in the decisions I was making."
Testimonials reflect the experiences of individual clients and are not a guarantee of future results. Clients were not compensated for their statements.