Fixed index annuity review and rates

Athene Protector 7

Athene Protector annuities are designed to meet your long-term savings and retirement needs. They include a Withdrawal Charge period. If you withdraw more money than the free amount allowed by your contract, or if you surrender the annuity before the Withdrawal Charge period ends, a Withdrawal Charge may be applied. These charges do not apply to Free Withdrawals, RMDs, payments made in settlement of your annuity’s Death Benefit, or Confinement and Terminal Illness waivers. 
Available in states: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY

Allocation Accounts

Name Type Rates
1-Year Fixed Account
Fixed
4.3% Fixed
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Cap
Point to Point
Annual
10% Cap
1-Year S&P 500 DRC 5% TR PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
95% Participation
1-Year AI Powered US Equity PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
195% Participation
1-Year Nasdaq FC PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
135% Participation
1-Year BNP Paribas Multi Asset Diversified 5 PTP Participation Rate
Point to Point
Annual
230% Participation
1-Year Fixed Account (CA Only)
Fixed
3% Fixed

Surrender schedule

Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Penalty 8% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3%

Riders

Name Inbuilt Fee
Athene Protector Return of Premium Rider 7 year Yes 0.40% annually (0.00% after 7 years)
Athene Annuity and Life Company
Founded: 1909
A.M. Best: A
Fitch: A+
S&P: A
Moody's: A1
Carrier details
Free withdrawal
10%
Surrender schedule
7 years
Return of premium
Market value adjustment
Minimum contribution
$10,000
Types of funds
Non-Qualified, 401k, Profit Sharing, IRA, Spousal IRA, Pension, IRA Rollover, IRA Transfer, TSA 403b, SEP IRA, KEOGH, IRA-Roth, and Inherited IRA