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Fixed Index Annuities — Eight Products.

Three top-rated carriers. Principal protection with market-linked upside. Up to 31% day-one premium bonus. Every carrier selected for financial strength and client protections.

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31%Max Day-One Bonus
0%Floor — Principal Protected
8Products Available
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EquiTrust MarketTen Bonus Index American Life Select 10 Bonus Plus AuguStar OrionShield FIA AuguStar Omega Bonus Plus 10 31% Day-One Premium Bonus Zero Floor — No Market Loss Guaranteed Accumulation Protection Tax-Deferred Growth S&P 500 & Nasdaq Index Options EquiTrust MarketTen Bonus Index American Life Select 10 Bonus Plus AuguStar OrionShield FIA AuguStar Omega Bonus Plus 10 31% Day-One Premium Bonus Zero Floor — No Market Loss Guaranteed Accumulation Protection Tax-Deferred Growth S&P 500 & Nasdaq Index Options

Eight Products. One Trusted Advisor.

Every carrier below was selected for financial strength, product innovation, and quality of client protections. Rick Cabezas provides direct access to all four products.

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EquiTrust Life Insurance Co.
MarketTen Bonus Index®
8% premium bonus on all premiums — years 1 through 5
0% floor — client never loses on index declines
10% annual penalty-free withdrawals
Nursing Home Waiver included at no cost
Death benefit included
West Des Moines, Iowa
EquiTrust Life Insurance Company

EquiTrust is a national insurance carrier focused exclusively on fixed and fixed index annuity products for the retirement and accumulation market. Their flagship FIA — the MarketTen Bonus Index® — applies an 8% premium bonus on every dollar of premium paid in the first five years, creating an immediate boost to accumulation value.

Combined with index-linked interest crediting and a zero floor, the MarketTen is designed for clients who want market-linked upside with the security of knowing they can never lose money due to index declines. The Nursing Home Waiver is included at no additional cost.

8% Bonus Years 1–5 0% Floor Tax-Deferred 10% Free Withdrawals Death Benefit Nursing Home Waiver
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American Life & Security Corp.
American Select 10 Bonus Plus FIA
23% premium bonus credited on day one at issue
3% interest bonus at end of year 10
S&P 500 Intraday & Nasdaq-100 index options
10% annual penalty-free withdrawals
Available for clients ages 0–85
High-Bonus Accumulation FIA
American Life & Security Corp.

American Life & Security Corp. offers one of the most compelling day-one bonus structures in the FIA market. The American Select 10 Bonus Plus applies a full 23% premium bonus immediately at contract issue — giving clients an immediate and significant jump-start on their accumulation value.

Index options include the S&P 500 Intraday Index (a unique crediting method that captures intraday movement) and the Nasdaq-100, giving clients access to two of the most recognized growth indices — with zero downside risk.

23% Day-One Bonus 3% Interest Bonus Yr 10 S&P 500 Intraday Nasdaq-100 Ages 0–85 10% Free Withdrawals
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AuguStar Retirement
OrionShield Fixed Indexed Annuity
Up to 21% premium bonus available
Guaranteed Accumulation Protection (GAP) — unique feature
Zero floor — no market loss ever
Available in 7-year and 10-year options
Death benefit included
Constellation Insurance Family — Not Available in CA
AuguStar Retirement — OrionShield FIA

AuguStar Retirement brings a differentiated FIA to the shelf. The OrionShield FIA is built around the proprietary Guaranteed Accumulation Protection (GAP) feature — a guarantee that the contract will accumulate to a minimum value regardless of index performance. This is not just principal protection; it is a floor on growth.

Available in 7 and 10-year options with up to 21% premium bonus, tax-deferred accumulation, and a death benefit. Ideal for clients who want maximum peace of mind around their long-term retirement outcome. Not for use in California.

Up to 21% Premium Bonus GAP Feature 0% Floor 7-Year Option 10-Year Option Death Benefit Not Available in CA
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AuguStar Retirement
Omega Bonus Plus 10 — Fixed Indexed Annuity
Up to 31% day-one premium bonus — highest on shelf
10-year surrender period
9 index options — rates guaranteed for full term
0% floor — no market loss ever
Death benefit included
Constellation Insurance Family — Not Available in NY or CA
AuguStar Retirement — Omega Bonus Plus 10

The Omega Bonus Plus 10 is AuguStar's highest-bonus FIA — delivering up to 31% day-one premium bonus on a 10-year contract. For clients who want maximum accumulation credit from day one, this product offers the strongest premium bonus available on our shelf, backed by nine index-linked crediting strategies with rates guaranteed for the full surrender period.

Index options include S&P 500, Nasdaq Night Owl, S&P MARC 5, Dynamic Balanced Asset 10, and more. All with a 0% floor guarantee — no market loss, ever. Not available in New York or California.

Up to 31% Day-One Bonus 10-Year Term S&P 500 & Nasdaq Night Owl Guaranteed Rates Full Term 0% Floor Death Benefit Not Available in NY or CA
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North American Company
Secure Horizon Plus FIA
24% day-one premium bonus — single premium
AM Best A+ rated — highest financial strength
Performance Strategy Ladder — 5 index strategies
Accumulation Value True-Up benefit included
0% floor — no market loss ever
Des Moines, Iowa — AM Best A+
North American Secure Horizon Plus

The Secure Horizon Plus delivers a 24% day-one premium bonus on a 10-year single premium contract. Its unique Performance Strategy Ladder allocates premium across five index account strategies with different term lengths — designed to capture higher participation rates while ensuring at least one strategy matures each year.

The Accumulation Value True-Up benefit provides a one-time credit at the end of the surrender period if strategy charges exceed total credited interest — an added layer of protection for long-term clients. Ages 40–79. Minimum premium $25,000.

24% Day-One Bonus AM Best A+ Performance Strategy Ladder 0% Floor AV True-Up Benefit Ages 40–79 Not Available in NJ, NY + Others
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North American Company
Charter Plus 10 FIA
13–16% premium bonus paid in years 1–3
Flexible premium — add funds throughout contract
AM Best A+ rated carrier
45-day rate lock period
0% floor — principal always protected
Des Moines, Iowa — AM Best A+
North American Charter Plus 10

The Charter Plus 10 is a flexible premium annuity — one of the few FIA products that allows additional premium contributions throughout the contract. It pays a 13–16% premium bonus on all premiums paid during the first three years, making it ideal for clients who plan to fund their annuity over time rather than with a single lump sum.

With a 45-day rate lock period and MVA provision, the Charter Plus 10 offers flexibility and competitive bonus structures for accumulation-focused clients. Ages 0–79. Minimum premium $20,000. Maximum $2,000,000.

13–16% Bonus Years 1–3 Flexible Premium AM Best A+ 45-Day Rate Lock 0% Floor Ages 0–79
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Axonic Insurance
Trailhead 10 PLUS Enhanced FIA
23% enhanced premium bonus — single premium
60-day rate lock period
Multiple index crediting strategies
0% floor — no market loss ever
Available for ages 0–89
Axonic Insurance — Not Available in CA, CT, MN, NC, NJ, NY + Others
Trailhead 10 PLUS Enhanced

The Trailhead 10 PLUS Enhanced is a single premium deferred indexed annuity offering a 23% enhanced premium bonus with a 10-year surrender period. With a generous 60-day rate lock period, clients and advisors have ample time to lock in competitive rates before issuance.

Available for ages 0–89 with a minimum premium of $20,000, the Trailhead PLUS Enhanced offers multiple index crediting strategies with a 0% floor guarantee. Premiums over $1M require carrier approval.

23% Enhanced Bonus 60-Day Rate Lock 0% Floor Ages 0–89 10-Year Term Not Available in CA, NJ, NY + Others
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Ibexis Life & Annuity
WealthDefender™ Series
Three products: WealthDefender, Bonus, Bonus Plus
AM Best A- Excellent rated carrier
5, 7, or 10-year term options
Bailout feature on S&P 500 cap rate
Waivers for ADL, Nursing Home, Terminal Illness
Ibexis Life & Annuity — AM Best A- Excellent
WealthDefender™ Series

The WealthDefender™ Series from Ibexis offers three distinct products — WealthDefender (no bonus), WealthDefender Bonus, and WealthDefender Bonus Plus — each designed for a different client profile. Available in 5, 7, and 10-year terms with index options including S&P 500, Nasdaq-100 Engle 10%, and Barclays Tactical Growth Index.

A unique Bailout Feature allows penalty-free withdrawals if the S&P 500 cap rate falls below the declared Bailout Rate. Waivers for Activities of Daily Living, Nursing Home confinement, and Terminal Illness are included at no additional cost (not available in CA). Minimum premium $25,000.

Up to 22% Premium Bonus AM Best A- Excellent 5, 7 & 10-Year Options Bailout Feature ADL & Nursing Home Waivers 0% Floor Bonus Plus Not in CA
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Product Comparison

A quick-reference comparison of all eight products. Use the interactive compare tool above to select specific products side by side.

Feature EquiTrust MarketTen American Life Select 10 AuguStar OrionShield AuguStar Omega Bonus Plus 10 NA Secure Horizon Plus NA Charter Plus 10 Trailhead 10 PLUS Ibexis WealthDefender
Premium Bonus8% (Yrs 1–5)23% Day OneUp to 21%Up to 31% Day One24% Day One13–16% (Yrs 1–3)23% Day OneUp to 22%
Additional Bonus3% Yr 10GAP FeatureAV True-Up Yr 10Bailout Feature
Floor0%0%0%0%0%0%0%0%
Free Withdrawals10% annually10% annuallyVariesVariesVariesVariesVaries10% annually
Death BenefitVaries
Nursing Home Waiver✓ (not CA)
Surrender PeriodMulti-year10 Years7 or 10 Yrs10 Years10 Years10 Years10 Years5, 7, or 10 Yrs
Eligible AgesStandard0–85StandardStandard40–790–790–890–85
AM Best RatingB++A+A+A- Excellent
Not Available InCANY, CANJ, NY + OthersCA, NJ, NY + OthersBonus Plus not CA

This table is for reference only. Verify all product details with current carrier materials. Product features subject to change.

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