CareTrust REIT, Virtus Investment, and Alliant Energy are top choices for income-focused investors. These companies have a long history of dividend increases and currently offer yields of up to 5%. CareTrust REIT has raised dividends for 10 consecutive years, with an annual revenue of $277.03 million. Virtus Investment has increased dividends for seven years and posted revenues of $884.72 million. Alliant Energy has raised dividends for 21 years and has annual revenue of $4.14 billion. Each company offers reliable passive income options.

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