by Structured Settlement Watchdog
Annuity Advocacy makes misleading claims about structured settleents and is essentially just a lead generation site for structured settlement factoring. Annuity Advocacy is just loitering on the internet’s crowded shelf. Annuity Advocacy has even snagged a spot in Google’s structured settlements ad word merry-go-round. The name itself is a bit of a comedy—Annuity Advocacy? More like “Advocating for Pennies on the Dollar,” which, let’s face it, is about as much advocacy for annuities as a fox is for henhouse security.
What is Advocacy?
Advocacy, as Merriam‑Webster puts it, is “the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal.” That definition matters, because it highlights the disconnect between what Annuity Advocacy claims to be and what it actually does.
The header on AnnuityAdvocacy.com states that it:
“is committed to helping you find the right company to help you get cash from your future payment streams.”
But “annuity advocacy” and “commitment” are mutually exclusive here.
Annuity Advocacy Doesn’t Understand Structured Settlements
The creators of Annuity Advocacy seem to misunderstand the concept of a structured settlements, stating, “Structured settlements are payment streams awarded to those who settle a lawsuit.” In reality, structured settlements are negotiated rather than awarded, which is precisely why they are referred to as settlements.
For a more authoritative explanation from a credentialed structured settlement expert, please visit what is a structured settlement?
Who is Annuity Advocacy? What Relevant Credentials do they have to guide customers?
Annuity Advocacy recommends JG Wentworth, followed by Peachtree and then followed by Stone Street Capital (these 3 companies are related).
- Although the Annuity Advocacy website is anonymously registered through GoDaddy, its terms and privacy policy mention Ethos Pathos Logos, LLC, a digital marketing agency based in Chicago.
- The rankings are shrouded in more mystery than a magician’s hat—no clue on the methodology, and not a peep about any financial deals. JG Wentworth gets the royal treatment with both an online lead link and a call-in option, while its sibling companies Peachtree and Stone Street, perched at the top, have to make do with just an online link. Meanwhile, four other companies sit on the list like wallflowers at a dance—no links, no phone numbers, just vibes.
