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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 3 MIN

[Series 6] 13, Variable Annuity Separate Accounts

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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the Series 6 Exam. In this episode you will learn: - The fundamental difference between an insurer's general account and a separate account. - Why a variable annuity's separate account is legally insulated from the insurance company's creditors. - The specific reason variable annuities are classified and regulated as securities. - How to identify and answer common Series 6 exam questions on this topic. - A simple mnemonic to distinguish the roles of the general and separate accounts. For more resources visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ and connect on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/chenran818

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