SmartSelect vs Athene Agility 10

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Western-Southern Life Assurance Company

SmartSelect

Guaranteed rates + tax deferral + flexible withdrawals

Free W/D

10%

A.M. BestA+
FitchAA
Moody'sAa3
Standard & Poor'sAA-

Surrender (7 yrs)

Y1 7%Y2 7%Y3 7%Y4 6%Y5 5%Y6 4%Y7 3%

Waivers

Nursing home waiverRMD waiverTerminal illness waiver
States0
Min Premium$20,000
Issue Age18–85

Best For

Investors age 0-85 seeking guaranteed returns, tax deferral, and predictable income in retirement who can commit funds for 3-7 years and want flexibility for emergencies.

Athene Annuity and Life Company

Athene Agility 10

Growth with principal protection for confident retirement

Cap Rate

10.75%

Participation

125%

Fixed Rate

2.9%

Free W/D

10%

A.M. BestA+
FitchA+
Moody'sA1
Standard & Poor'sA+

Strategies (15)

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BNP Paribas Multi Asset Diversified 5 Index180% part

Surrender (10 yrs)

Y1 9%Y2 9%Y3 8%Y4 7%Y5 6%Y6 5%Y7 4%Y8 3%Y9 2%Y10 1%

Waivers

Nursing home waiverTerminal illness waiver
States50
Min Premium$5,000
Issue Age40–80

Best For

People age 55+ approaching or in retirement who want growth potential but cannot tolerate losing principal to market declines, and who can commit funds for 1-5 years.

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