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Enhanced Choice Index Plus 5

The Enhanced Choice Index Plus 5 annuity is an amazing asset for those seeking a secure future. Its flexible premium payment option and competitive interest rates put you at ease as you plan your retirement.

Unlike others, this annuity guarantees you a lifetime income regardless of market changes. A fantastic tool to ensure your financial peace of mind!

Enhanced Choice Index Plus 5

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Type

Fixed Index

Purpose

Accumulation

Term

5 Years

Surrender schedule

9.4%

8.5%

7.5%

6.5%

5.5%

Fee withdrawal:

10%

Market Value Adjustment

Yes

Return Of Premium

Yes

Minimum Contribution

$15,000

Maximum Contribution

$1,000,000

Max Age Qualified

Types Of Funds

Non-Qualified, 401k, IRA, Pension, IRA Rollover, IRA Transfer, SEP IRA, IRA-Roth, and 1035 Exchange

Launch Date

07/17/2023

The Enhanced Choice Index Plus is a single-premium, deferred index annuity offering multiple crediting strategies linked to index performance. Through a combination of indices, crediting options and enhanced product features, you can customize a retirement strategy that best aligns with your financial goals.
Legacy Max is an optional death benefit rider available to help maximize what you pass along to your heirs. It provides opportunities for guaranteed growth in declining markets, as well as performance-based growth in positive markets.
If the Legacy Max rider option is elected, 401k and Pension are not available.
If the Legacy Max rider option is elected, Enhanced Index Participation Rate and Enhanced Index Cap Rate strategies are not available.

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	4.25% Fixed
1-Year S&P 500 ESG DRC 5% ER PTP Enhanced Participation Rate Guaranteed for Term	Point to Point Annual	220% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 ESG DRC 5% ER PTP Participation Rate Guaranteed for Term	Point to Point Annual	165% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 DRC 5% ER PTP Enhanced Participation Rate Guaranteed for Term	Point to Point Annual	220% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 DRC 5% ER PTP Participation Rate Guaranteed for Term	Point to Point Annual	165% Participation
1-Year S&P MARC 5% ER PTP Enhanced Participation Rate Guaranteed for Term	Point to Point Annual	220% Participation
1-Year S&P MARC 5% ER PTP Participation Rate Guaranteed for Term	Point to Point Annual	165% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Enhanced Participation Rate	Point to Point Annual	60% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Participation Rate	Point to Point Annual	45% Participation
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Enhanced Cap	Point to Point Annual	11% Cap
1-Year S&P 500 PTP Cap	Point to Point Annual	8% Cap
1-Year BofA Global MegaTrends PTP Enhanced Participation Rate Guaranteed for Term	Point to Point Annual	145% Participation
1-Year BofA Global MegaTrends PTP Participation Rate Guaranteed for Term	Point to Point Annual	110% Participation

Surrender schedule

Year	1	2	3	4	5
Penalty	9%	9%	8%	7%	6%

Hypothetical Projection

Comparison against S&P 500 using current rates

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Investment Amount

Riders

No Riders for Enhanced Choice Index Plus 5 annuity.

Waivers

Death

Death benefit payments are available without a surrender charge. After the death of an annuitant, the owner may elect a withdrawal within 180 days of the death and surrender charges will be waived.

Nursing Home

You can withdraw funds without a surrender charge if you are a resident in a nursing home for 30 or more consecutive days. Applies after the first contract year.

Terminal Illness

You can withdraw funds without a surrender charge if you are diagnosed with a terminal condition with a life expectancy of 12 months or less. Applies after the first contract year.

Annuitization

Annuitization is the process of changing from accumulating savings to generating a guaranteed income stream. You may convert your deferred annuity to a payment stream with The Standard at any time without a surrender charge. You may choose either a lifetime income payment option or a certain period of at least five years.

Premium Notes

Issue Age Maximum issue age may vary by distributor

ECI Plus 5: Owner 18-93, Annuitant 0-93
(The purchase of the annuity for those age 91-93 must be for transfer-of-wealth or estate-planning purposes)
ECI Plus 7: Owner 18-90, Annuitant 0-90
ECI Plus 10: Owner 18-80, Annuitant 0-80

Premium
$15,000 to $1,000,000 initial premium (greater amounts may be accepted if pre-approved by The Standard before you submit an application)
All expected premium must be noted on the application and policy will not issue until all funds are received. The contract effective date is the day we receive all of the expected premium.

Withdrawal Provisions

Market Value AdjustmentA market value adjustment applies to withdrawals and surrenders that are subject to a surrender charge. We will waive the MVA when the surrender charge is waived. MVA is not available in California. Free withdrawalsYou can withdraw up to 10% of the annuity fund value per year without a surrender charge. Available after the first contract year. Withdrawal amount is based on a percentage of the value of the annuity fund as of the contract anniversary.

Company Founded: 1906

Excellent Rated Company

The Standard Insurance Company

Company Ratings

4.6