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EQUI-VEST® 457 EDC
A Cost-effective Approach for Retirement
Administrative and Record Keeping Services
Investment Options
Innovative Communication Tools
For more complete details, please download the current EQUI-VEST® variable deferred annuity prospectus, any applicable prospectus supplements and the product fact card, above.
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A Cost-effective Approach for Retirement |
EQUI-VEST® 457 EDC is a cost-effective group variable annuity contract1 that offers your employees a convenient way to contribute and invest for retirement.
This contract is designed specifically for plans of:
Contributions to, and any earnings within, an EQUI-VEST® 457 EDC are not subject to federal income tax until they are withdrawn. Since contributions are made on a pre-tax basis, taxable income is reduced and immediate tax savings are obtained. Variable deferred annuities are long-term retirement contracts designed to accumulate funds and then to provide lifetime payments.There are fees and charges associated with annuities, which include, but are not limited to, mortality and expense risk charges, sales and surrender charges, and administrative fees. |
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Investment Options |
EQUI-VEST® 457 EDC offers a wide range of investment options2 across different asset classes.
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Administrative and Record Keeping Services |
Through our Employer Plan Administration Center, AXA Equitable offers administrative and record keeping services designed to simplify and streamline the day-to-day activities of managing your plan. Plan sponsors are able to:
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Features and Benefits |
The features and benefits available in an EQUI-VEST® 457 EDC contract meet a myriad of needs for your employees’ retirement savings. Depending on how you structure your plan, your employees will have access to: Features
Benefits
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Innovative Communication Tools |
EQUI-VEST® 457 EDC provides a full complement of communications that can help your plan participants monitor their account progress and help them make decisions that may result in a more secure future, including:
Beyond statements and notices, participants can access their accounts via telephone and the Internet:
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1 Funding a tax qualified retirement plan or arrangement with an annuity does not provide any additional tax benefits, however, doing so can provide you with additional insurance benefits and contract features beyond tax deferral. You may want to consider the relative features, benefits and costs of this annuity with any other investment that you may have in connection with your retirement plan or arrangement. Participants may want to consider the relative features, benefits and costs of this annuity with any other investment that they may have in connection with their retirement plan or arrangement.
2 Amounts in variable investment options are subject to fluctuation in value and market risk, including loss of principal. Participants will incur higher costs with asset allocation portfolios than if they were to invest directly in the underlying portfolios. Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of AXA Equitable. Withdrawals or transfers from a Fixed Maturity Option may be subject to a market value adjustment, which may increase or decrease the account value.
3 Internal Revenue Code Section 457 places restrictions on certain withdrawals from
457(b) plans. Contributions to a 457(b) plan (including EQUI-VEST® EDC contract) and earnings may not be withdrawn unless the participant separates from service, attains age 70½, dies or becomes disabled in accordance with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. The premature distribution penalty that generally applies to qualified retirement plans does not apply to IRC Section 457 plans except to the extent that the distribution is attributable to rollovers from a 403(b) or other qualified plan. Note amounts rolled over into a 457(b) must be tracked separately under the Internal Revenue Code.
This is not a complete description of the EQUI-VEST® 457 EDC variable annuity contract. Variable annuities have limitations. For costs and complete details, contact a financial professional. Variable annuities, such as EQUI-VEST®, are offered by prospectus only. The prospectus contains information about the product’s features, risks, charges and expenses, and the investment objectives, risks and policies of the underlying portfolios, as well as other information about the underlying funding choices. Please click here or contact your financial professional to obtain a prospectus for complete details. Read the prospectus and consider this information carefully before you invest or send money. Product availability and features will vary by state. We offer other variable annuity contracts with different fees, charges and features, for more information on availability contact us (212-554-1234). Variable annuities are issued by AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company and are distributed by an affiliate, AXA Advisors, LLC, member SIPC. AXA Equitable and AXA Advisors do not provide tax or legal advice.
Please be advised that this page is not intended as legal or tax advice. Accordingly, any tax information provided on this page is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed on the taxpayer. The tax information was written to support the promotion or marketing of the transaction(s) or matter(s) addressed and you should seek advice based on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.
EQUI-VEST® is a registered service mark of AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company, New York, NY 10104.
Contract form #s: 11936P, 92EDC, 2002EDC and any state variations
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Variable Investment Options
Growth Potential
Our variable investment options offer the opportunity to direct how your annuity contributions or life insurance premium payments are invested among a wide array of stock, bond, international and money market investment options.
This access provides an opportunity for growth of your account value. Please keep in mind that variable investment options are subject to fluctuations in value and market risk, including loss of principal.
Quality
Evaluating investment options has never been easy. And in today’s investment environment, where investors have literally thousands of choices, you need an objective and expert guide.
Through a multiple-step selection process, we systematically narrow the universe of money management firms to identify money managers that are best suited to meet specific investment goals.
Many of our money managers are household names you’re sure to recognize. Others are better known among large institutional investors.
Choice
Our variable investment option platform is designed to help meet the needs of a wide variety of investors, while being responsive to an ever-changing market environment. We offer a carefully selected menu of investment options that meets the needs of diversification-minded investors, while accommodating individual preferences and risk appetites.
Simplicity
For investors who want a simplified approach to building a diversified portfolio, a series of asset allocation portfolios are available. No matter which series you choose, each portfolio is constructed as a "fund-of-funds," diversified by AXA Equitable’s team of investment specialists. With one simple investment, you gain access to the combined performance of multiple portfolios, depending on the strategy chosen.
The Benefits of AXA Allocation Portfolios Managed by AXA Equitable
- Tailored to Meet Your Goals — you can pursue your individual goals whether based on your personal risk tolerance or time horizon
- Convenient — you get a well-diversified investment program in a single portfolio, utilizing multiple money managers, asset classes and investment styles
- Professionally Managed — you can access well-established money managers, monitored continuously and replaced when necessary
- Automatic Rebalancing — portfolios are rebalanced regularly by trained professionals to keep your investment on track
Please note that AXA Allocation Portfolios entail fees and costs in addition to the fees and costs incurred in the Portfolios' underlying investment earnings.
Performance
As many investors have learned, a portfolio manager can suddenly leave a firm, or deviate from his or her investment style in pursuit of short-term returns. Many times these changes occur without the investors’ knowledge, which could alter the course of a disciplined investment strategy.
That’s why our seasoned team of investment professionals continuously “manages the managers” once they have been selected. This is a dynamic process that holds each money manager accountable and keeps them focused on delivering consistent, long-term results.
Learn More
To learn more about the individual investment options, such as investment strategy, Morningstar rating, top holdings and more, browse our Variable Investment Portfolio Fact Sheets.
You should consider the charges, risks, expenses, and investment objectives carefully before investing. Please click the link at the top of this page to download the product prospectus, which contains this and other information
Variable products are issued by AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (NY, NY) and are co-distributed by affiliates AXA Advisors, LLC and AXA Distributors, LLC.
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Professional Guidance Counts
Your financial professional can be an invaluable resource in helping you:- Complete a financial needs analysis
- Evaluate the financial strategies available to you, and
- Select appropriate financial products designed to help you reach your goals
