| Company | S&P Quality Rank | S&P STARS Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Labs (ABT) | A | 4 |
| Altria Group (MO) | A+ | 5 |
| Bank of America (BAC) | A- | 5 |
| BB&T Corp (BBT) | A- | 4 |
| Citigroup (C) | A+ | 5 |
| General Electric (GE) | A+ | 4 |
| Pfizer (PFE) | A- | 5 |
| Synovus Financial (SNV) | A+ | 4 |
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