Step 3: Proposed Gap Solution

Sprint Duration: 3-6

Step 3: Proposed Gap Solution

Sprint Duration: 3-6
Product Milestone Synopsis
Examining annuities as a way to bridge client income gaps
Product Milestone Synopsis
Examining annuities as a way to bridge client income gaps

In Step 3, the goal was to position annuities as a strategic solution to address the client's previously established income gap.


We crafted an experience that gives advisors the ability to shift between annuity configurations and educate clients on the differences between them.

Product Milestone Synopsis
Examining annuities as a way to bridge client income gaps

In Step 3, the goal was to position annuities as a strategic solution to address the client's previously established income gap.


We crafted an experience that gives advisors the ability to shift between annuity configurations and educate clients on the differences between them.

Sprints 3-4
Optimizing user flows and conducting A/B testing to determine layout
Sprints 3-4
Optimizing user flows and conducting A/B testing to determine layout
Sprints 3-4
Optimizing user flows and conducting A/B testing to determine layout

Our initial efforts focused on mapping flows that best displayed different annuity configurations. Among the configurations were adjustments to risk profiles and market return scenarios.


Before creating a mid-fidelity prototype from these flows, we conducted A/B testing to determine the layout. We went with Layout B because users favored simplicity over content visibility.

Layout A

Client Feedback

Less text enables more prominent visual aids, making content easier to grasp

Not all details about investment amounts are immediately visible

Advisor Feedback

Content is displayed in a more linear order, making information easier to convey

The investment cost updates based on the risk profile selected, increasing engagement

Layout B
Client Feedback

Able to compare the investment costs associated with each risk profile at a glance

More content leads to information overload, making it difficult to grasp key details

Advisor Feedback

A static three-column layout is overwhelming for presenting complex financial concepts

Redundant information in each column prolongs the presentation's overall duration

Client Feedback

Less text enables more prominent visual aids, making content easier to grasp

Not all details about investment amounts are immediately visible

Advisor Feedback

Content is displayed in a more linear order, making information easier to convey

The investment cost updates based on the risk profile selected, increasing engagement

Layout B
Sprints 5-6
Continuing to refine the mid-fidelity prototype
Sprints 5-6
Continuing to refine the mid-fidelity prototype
Sprints 5-6
Continuing to refine the mid-fidelity prototype

Later sprints concentrated on enhancing visual aids and content in the mid-fidelity prototype based on feedback.

After making these improvements, our product owner approved the transition to a high-fidelity iteration.

Show testing feedback
Show testing feedback

Risk Profile Visualization

Incorporating visualizations to represent percentage allocations within each annuity risk profile enhances visual appeal and improves client understanding.

Add-On Living Benefit Description

Revising the description for the annuity Add-on Living Benefit provides advisors with a clearer talking point to highlight its advantages to clients.

Final Design
An intuitive step that gives clients control over their investment decisions
Final Design
An intuitive step that gives clients control over their investment decisions
Final Design
An intuitive step that gives clients control over their investment decisions

The high-fidelity iteration for Step 3 was met with great enthusiasm from the target audience.

Advisors found the interface easy to navigate, while clients demonstrated strong understanding of content.

Overall, the interface continues the task flow introduced in the previous step—enabling advisors to foster a sense of control and empowerment among their clients.

Overlay task flow

Overlay task flow

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