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For over 90 years, TIAA-CREF has been helping those in the academic, medical, cultural and research fields plan for and live in retirement. They do this with a full array of financial products and services to help them live to and through retirement and invest for life's other goals along the way. As a non-profit, TIAA-CREF offers low fees, a long-term approach to investing, and a full line of financial products and services provided by consultants who do not receive commissions. TIAA-CREF is a pioneer in the annuity industry having created and offered the first variable annuity.

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Websitewww.tiaa-cref.org
TypeInsurance Company
Founded
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CountryUSA
Contact Information
Address
Charlotte, NC 28201
Phone800 842-2252
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