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Product Specific Training CertificationNAIC suitability in annuity transactions
SAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING
FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR USE ONLY. NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC.
Product features described are for NY only
FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR USE ONLY. NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC. 2
INCLUDES
1 Portfolio Director® Fixed and Variable Annuity
2 Equity Director℠ Annuity
3 VALIC Assured Choice Annuity®
4 ProFlex℠ Annuity
5 Premiere 5℠ and 7℠ Annuities
6 Inside Edge® Annuity
7 Fixed-Interest Options
FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR USE ONLY. NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC.
Required product-specific training
Your state requires agents to complete product-specific training prior to selling annuities. Even if you have sold these products in the past, you must complete a training module for each annuity product in order to sell the products.
Please review the following product-specific information When finished, sign the certificate at the end of the
presentation to acknowledge you have read and understand the product information
Once done, you will be eligible to continue selling
For product questions, please contact the VALIC Internal Wholesaling team at 1-877-246-4501.
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Portfolio Director1
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Portfolio Director
Product Type Fixed and variable annuity offered in all group markets
Investment Types Available 3 Fixed/59 Variable Options
Investment Options Up to 20 options can be open at a time
Free-Look Period 10 Days
Minimum Guaranteed Rate 3% in NY
Interest Rates DeclaredFixed Account Plus – Banded Rate declared monthlyShort Term Fixed – Portfolio rate declared annuallyMulti Year Option – Rate declared monthly
Minimum Purchase Premium $30.00
Minimum Subsequent Premium $30.00
Maximum Premium Amount (without prior co. approval)
$750,000
Maximum Annuity Age Age 75
Annuity Options
Life Life with Guaranteed Period Life with Cash or Unit Refund Joint and Survivor Life Designated Period
Administrative Fee $3.75/QTR depending on your contract (waived if in Fixed funds only)
Initial Sales Charge None
Separate Account Fee Range 0.75% – 1.25%
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Portfolio Director
Net Fund Fee Range 0.19% - 1.35%
Withdrawal ChargeThe lesser of: 5% of the amount withdrawn, or 5% of all purchase payments made within the last 5 years
Free Partial Withdrawals
10% annually; Death; Annuitization; No purchase payments in last 60 monthsDisability; 15 years in contract; Separation from service/5 years in contract/age 55; 5 years in contract/age 59 ½; No-Charge Minimum Distribution; No-Charge Systematic Withdrawal
10% Free Out Yes
Transfers to Investment OptionsYes. Must comply with Investor Trading Policy. Transfers from the Multi Year options may incur a market value adjustment if made prior to the end of a term.
Amount of Death Benefit
In NY the contract death benefit is the greater of Account Value, or 100% of all purchase payments less all prior withdrawals, charges or portions applied under a payout option. The contract endorsement states that if contract death benefit amount exceeds account value, then the total death benefit paid may be adjusted to limit the death benefit due to withdrawals. An adjusted purchase payment amount of 100% of purchase payments minus gross withdrawals. The contract death benefit and the adjustment purchase payment amount are compared and the lesser benefit is then compared to the account value and the beneficiary will receive the greater of those two amounts.
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Equity Director2
FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR USE ONLY. NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC. 8
Equity Director
Product Type Fixed and variable annuity offered in all group markets
Investment Types Available 3 Fixed/58 Variable Options
Investment Options Up to 20 options can be open at a time
Free-Look Period 10 Days
Minimum Guaranteed Rate 3% in NY
Interest Rates DeclaredFixed Account Plus – Banded Rate declared monthlyShort Term Fixed – Portfolio rate declared annuallyMulti Year Option – Rate declared monthly
Minimum Purchase Premium $30.00
Minimum Subsequent Premium $30.00
Maximum Premium Amount (without prior co. approval)
$750,000
Maximum Annuity Age Age 75
Annuity Options
Life Life with Guaranteed Period Life with Cash or Unit Refund Joint and Survivor Life Designated Period
Administrative Fee $3.75/QTR depending on your contract (waived if in Fixed funds only)
Initial Sales Charge None
Separate Account Fee Range 1.60%-2.10%
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Equity Director
Net Fund Fee Range0.19% – 1.35% (Rollover IRA)0.38% – 1.18% (NQDA)
Withdrawal ChargeThe lesser of: 5% of the amount withdrawn, or 5% of all purchase payments made within the last 5 years
Free Partial Withdrawals
10% annually; Death; Annuitization; No purchase payments in last 60 monthsDisability; 15 years in contract; Separation from service/5 years in contract/age 55; 5 years in contract/age 59 ½; No-Charge Minimum Distribution; No-Charge Systematic Withdrawal
10% Free Out Yes
Transfers to Investment OptionsYes. Must comply with Investor Trading Policy. Transfers from the Multi Year options may incur a market value adjustment if made prior to the end of a term.
Amount of Death Benefit
In NY the contract death benefit is the greater of Account Value, or 100% of all purchase payments less all prior withdrawals, charges or portions applied under a payout option. If contract death benefit amount exceeds account value, then the total death benefit paid may be adjusted to limit the death benefit due to withdrawals. An adjusted purchase payment amount of 100% of purchase payments minus gross withdrawals. The contract death benefit and the adjustment purchase payment amount are compared and the lesser benefit is then compared to the account value and the beneficiary will receive the greater of those two amounts.
Assured Choice Annuity310
FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR USE ONLY. NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC.
VALIC Assured Choice
Contribution Type Single premium
Plan Types Available IRA, Roth IRA, NQDA
Premium Bonus No
Return-of-Premium Guarantee No
Free-Look Period 20 days
Initial Guaranteed Interest Rate Guaranteed for initial rate term selected.
Interest Rate Enhancement N/A
Minimum Guaranteed Rate Index
Guaranteed Rate LockInitial rate lock is guaranteed for 60 days from the date of signing the application on any 1035 exchange, direct rollover or transfer
When Interest Rates Declared Reviewed monthly
Market Value Adjustment (MVA)Yes – withdrawals in excess of permitted amounts are subject to an MVA during the Term Period. No MVA applies to withdrawals made during 30-day window following Term.
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VALIC Assured Choice
Minimum Purchase Premium $10,000
Minimum Subsequent Premium None
Minimum Account Value $2,000
Minimum Random Withdrawals $250
Minimum Systematic Withdrawals
$50
Maximum Premium Amount (without prior co. approval)
$750,000
Issue Age 0-85 Nonqualified and qualified annuities
Maximum Annuity Age Age 90 – Nonqualified annuities
Annual Fee None
Initial Sales Charge None
FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR USE ONLY. NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC.
Free Partial WithdrawalsAfter 30 days, can take systematic withdrawals of accumulated interest with no withdrawal charges or MVA.
10% Free Out
No free out in first year. After first contract year, greater of accumulated interest or 10% of previous anniversary account value available each year free of charges or MVA. Free out amount is noncumulative and any unused portion does not roll over to the following year.
Systematic Withdrawals Yes
Extended Care Waiver No
Terminal Illness Waiver No
Amount of Death Benefit Annuity value. No early withdrawal charge or MVA applies.
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VALIC Assured Choice
Withdrawal Charge
Policy Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8+
Charge % 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0%
ProFlex Annuity414
FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR USE ONLY. NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC.
ProFlex Annuity
Contribution Type Flexible premium
Plan Types AvailableIndividual or Transfers - IRA, Roth IRA, NQDASalary Reduction - 403(b)
Premium Bonus No
Return-of-Premium Guarantee Yes
Free-Look Period 20 days
Initial Guaranteed Interest Rate
Interest rates on new deposits received are guaranteed for the remainder of the calendar year and intended to be credited for the next calendar year. Thereafter, a pooled rate will be credited to the deposit and related interest.
Interest Rate Enhancement Yes. Applies to each deposit for one year from date of deposit.
Minimum Guaranteed Rate Index
Guaranteed Rate Lock N/A
When Interest Rates Declared Reviewed monthly
Market Value Adjustment (MVA) N/A
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ProFlex Annuity
Minimum Purchase Premium $2,000 or $50 per month
Minimum Subsequent Premium $50 per month
Minimum Account Value $2,000
Minimum Random Withdrawals $250
Minimum Systematic Withdrawals
$50
Maximum Premium Amount (without prior co. approval)
$750,000
Issue Age0-85 Nonqualified and qualified rollover annuities0-70 Qualified
Maximum Annuity Age Age 90 - Nonqualified annuities
Annual Fee None
Initial Sales Charge None
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Free Partial WithdrawalsWithdrawal of 10% of the annuity value annually after first policy year.
10% Free Out
No free out in first year. After first contract year, 10% of annuity value free of charges each year. Free out amount is non-cumulative and any unused portion does not roll over to the following year.
Systematic Withdrawals Yes
Extended Care Waiver Yes
Terminal Illness Waiver Yes
Amount of Death Benefit Annuity value, less any outstanding loan balance.
ProFlex Annuity
Withdrawal Charge
Premium Year 1 2 3 4 5 6
Charge % 5 5 5 5 5 0%
Premiere 5 and Premiere 7518
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Premiere 5 and 7
Contribution Type Flexible premium
Plan Types Available IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA, NQDA
Premium Bonus No
Return-of-Premium Guarantee Yes
Free-Look Period 20 days
Initial Guaranteed Interest Rate
Initial interest rate for original purchase payment is guaranteed for the guarantee period offered (Premiere 5 offers 1 yr, 3 yr, or 5 yr and Premiere 7 offers 1 yr, 3 yr or 7 yr). Additional contributions will earn the interest rate then in effect.
Interest Rate Enhancement
An interest rate enhancement may be available for the initial guarantee period only. In addition, an interest rate enhancement for the guarantee period only is available for deposits over $100,000 from non-VALIC sources. (There is also a 15 bp bonus on IRA plans.)
Minimum Guaranteed Rate Index
Guaranteed Rate LockInitial rate lock is guaranteed for 60 days from the date of signing the application on any 1035 exchange, direct rollover or transfer
When Interest Rates Declared Reviewed biweekly
Market Value Adjustment (MVA) No
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Premiere 5 and 7
Minimum Purchase Premium $5,000 nonqualified/$2,000 qualified
Minimum Subsequent Premium $2,000
Minimum Account Value $2,000
Minimum Random Withdrawals $250
Minimum Systematic Withdrawals
$50
Maximum Premium Amount (without prior co. approval)
$750,000 ($500,000 above age 75)
Issue Age 0-85 transfers or rollovers
Maximum Annuity Age Age 90
Annual Fee None
Initial Sales Charge None
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Free Partial Withdrawals
After 30 days, can take systematic withdrawals of accumulated interest with no withdrawal charges. If withdrawals are less than 10%, then the remaining percentage is carried over to the next year (not to exceed 20%).
10% Free Out
No free out in first year. After first contract year, greater of accumulated interest or 10% of previous anniversary account value free of charges. Any unused portion may be carried over to next year up to a maximum of 20% in any year.
Systematic Withdrawals Yes
Extended Care Waiver Yes
Terminal Illness Waiver No
Amount of Death Benefit Annuity value. No early withdrawal charge applies.
Premiere 5 and 7
Withdrawal Charge
Premium Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8+
Charge % 7 yr. 9 8 7 6 5 4 2 0%
Charge % 5 yr. 9 8 7 6 5 0 0 0%
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Inside Edge6
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Inside Edge
Program DescriptionProgram includes a mutual fund product with a fixed annuity investment product.
Custodian VALIC
Custodian Fee $30 per year ($10 per quarter)
Contribution Type Flexible Premium
Plan Types Available 403(b), 401(a) ROTH, 457(b) (Profile offer Special Pay Plans)
Mutual Fund Investment Options 88 funds available (47 VCI & VCII and 41 public funds)
Net Fund Annual Expense Range 0.38% – 1.77% (includes reimbursements or expense waivers)
Fixed Investment
Long Term Fixed Annuity (Individual contract): 20% free out per year; 5% withdrawal charge on withdrawals in excess of 20%. Exceptions to Withdrawal Charge: Annuitization; Death; Disability; Minimum Distribution; 59½ or older and five years in the contract; Separation from Service/Retirement.
Interest Crediting Banded (declared monthly, credited daily)
Minimum Guaranteed Rate 3% in NY
Return of Premium Guarantee No
Free-Look Period 20 Days
Minimum Purchase Premium Group Market - $50
Minimum Subsequent Premium Group Market - $50
Minimum Account Value $200
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Inside Edge
Minimum Systematic Withdrawals $50
Issue Age Age 90 (may differ based on state requirements for fixed annuity)
Maximum Annuity Age Age 90
Initial Sales Charge None
Systematic Withdrawals Yes
Amount of Death Benefit Accumulation value of mutual funds plus the fixed annuity
GPS Fees
Portfolio Manager Service optional for 403(b) First $100,000 0.60% Next $150,000 0.55% Amount over $250,000 0.45%
OR Portfolio Advisor Service of $25 annual fee
CompensationGroup: NoneGPS Asset Based Compensation
Fixed-Interest Options725
FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR USE ONLY. NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC.
Fixed-Interest Option (GFUA-398)
Product DescriptionGroup Fixed Unallocated Annuity – Contract is issued to the Plan Sponsor. Participants receive a welcome letter but no contract.
Contribution Type Flexible premium
Plan Types Available 403(b), 457(b), 401(a)
Return-of-Premium Guarantee N/A
Free-Look Period N/A
Interest RateInterest rates are declared monthly and are guaranteed until that rate is changed. All deposits (new and old) receive the same interest rate.
Minimum Guaranteed Rate 1.5%
When Interest Rates Declared Monthly
Minimum Purchase Premium N/A
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FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR USE ONLY. NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC.
Fixed-Interest Option (GFUA-398)
Minimum Purchase Premium N/A
Minimum Subsequent Premium N/A
Minimum Account Value N/A
Maximum Deposit Value N/A
Issue Age N/A
Maximum Annuity Age N/A
Annual Fee None
Initial Sales Charge None
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Fixed-Interest Option (GFUA-398)
Surrender Restrictions
Liquidation is done at the group level.
• Five year Equal Amount installment method
• Decreasing Balance method
Additional options available with Underwriting Committee Approval
• Market Value Adjustment – allows for neutral, positive or negative adjustment (not available in all states)
• No Surrender Charge Option
Participant Withdrawal Charge None
Participant Withdrawal Restrictions
• None – if the plan has no competing options.
• If the plan includes a competing option, the Participant must transfer fixed assets to an equity option where the requested transfers must remain for at least 90 days before transferring to the competing option.
Free Out N/A
Systematic Withdrawals Yes
Amount of Death Benefit N/A (Group Unallocated contract)
FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR USE ONLY. NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC.
I certify that I have read and understand the training materials provided. I further certify that I will read any updated and/or additional product training materials provided by VALIC. I understand that it is my obligation as an agent appointed with VALIC to be knowledgeable of the material features of the annuity products I sell.
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(Signature) (Date)
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(Printed Name) (VALIC Agent Number)
You may fax this form to our Licensing Department at (806) 342-2849 or email it to VALIC at [email protected]. NY-IND
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Product Training Certification
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Annuity contracts are issued by The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and distributed by its affiliate, American General Distributors, Inc., member FINRA.
VALIC represents The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company and its subsidiaries, VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc. and VALIC Retirement Services Company.
Copyright © The Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company. All rights reserved.VALIC.comVC 24129 (05/2011) J82342
THANK YOUSAVING : INVESTING : PLANNING
FOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR USE ONLY. NOT TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO PUBLIC.
Product Specific Training CertificationNAIC suitability in annuity transactions
Product features described are for NY only