CNBC's "Moving America Forward" Features America's Top Annuity Expert Carlton "Cap" Averill II with Tom Hegna
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TOLEDO, Ohio - OhioPen -- This weekend on CNBC's nationally televised program Moving America Forward, retirement income expert Tom Hegna welcomes one of America's leading voices in annuity education and retirement income planning, Carlton "Cap" Averill II, for an in-depth discussion on building more secure and predictable retirements.

Averill, President of Cap Averill II & Associates and founder of AnnuityAnswers.com, brings more than 35 years of experience helping individuals and families prepare for retirement with strategies designed to reduce uncertainty and create dependable income.

During the interview, Averill and Hegna explore the evolving role of annuities in retirement planning and discuss why education and transparency are essential as Americans face longer retirements, market volatility, and increasing economic uncertainty. Averill, creator of the Averill Method and founder of Paragon Product Design, has become a nationally recognized advocate for helping consumers make informed financial decisions.

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"Many retirees aren't necessarily seeking the highest possible return—they're seeking confidence and peace of mind," said Averill during the interview. "A retirement strategy that allows people to participate in growth opportunities while protecting principal can help reduce the stress and uncertainty that often accompany market downturns."

The discussion highlights how changing market conditions, geopolitical uncertainty, and major economic events have reshaped investor attitudes toward risk. As retirement approaches, many Americans place increasing value on protecting their assets while maintaining a comfortable standard of living.

Averill also discusses the innovative tools available through AnnuityAnswers.com, including publicly accessible educational resources and annuity analysis technology designed to help consumers better understand their options using historical market data and objective comparisons.

Tom Hegna, widely recognized as one of the nation's foremost retirement income specialists, brings decades of experience as an economist, author, speaker, and former senior executive officer with New York Life. Throughout his career, Hegna has delivered thousands of retirement planning presentations aimed at helping Americans retire with greater confidence and financial security.

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The nationally televised interview is scheduled to air as sponsored programming on CNBC on Sunday, July 17, at 7:30 a.m. EST as part of an ongoing effort to promote financial awareness and retirement education across America.

View a preview of the interview here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40DmtutrdFs



For more information about Carlton "Cap" Averill II and his retirement planning resources, visit https://www.annuityanswers.com/.