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Variable Annuities: • Are Not a Deposit of Any Bank • Are Not FDIC Insured
• Are Not Insured by Any Federal Government Agency • Are Not Guaranteed
by Any Bank or Savings Association • May Go Down in Value
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. tax-advantaged payments — giving you an “edge” on taxes
What Is Investment Edge®*?
An efficient approach to retirement and long-term wealth planning, Investment
Edge® brings together a broad spectrum of investment opportunities to help
you potentially build your wealth and keep more of what you earn.
Investment Edge® offers:
Diversification
With access to 120+ investment
options, managed by well-known
portfolio managers.
Tax Deferral
Unlike taxable investments,
defer taxes until you withdraw.1
Tax-Efficient Distributions
An innovative feature available for
non-qualified contracts, Income Edge
allows you to pay taxes on only a
portion of scheduled payments.
Comparing non-qualified deferred annuity contracts:
With typical annuity withdrawal payments, you
receive your earnings back first, which are fully taxed.
Once you’ve received all your earnings, you begin to
receive tax-free payments back from your cost
basis—your initial contribution, which has already
been taxed. That means your payments are typically
subject to higher taxes in the early years while your
payments are a return of your earnings.
Typical Annuity Withdrawal Payments*
Income Edge: an innovative payment program for non-qualified contracts
With Income Edge, you receive more after-tax income in the early years of distribution. You can pursue
your retirement income goals by adding powerful tax advantages to your diversified portfolio.
Key Benefits
Take tax-efficient distributions
For more information on how
Investment Edge® could help
you, contact your financial
professional today.
Take payments that are only partially taxed.
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enerally receive higher after-tax income
compared to equivalent regular withdrawals
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With Income Edge, each scheduled payment you
receive is a combined return of your earnings and part
of your cost basis, allowing you to stretch your taxable
payments over many years, instead of paying more
tax up-front. This tax-efficient approach allows you to
receive generally higher payments sooner, when you
may need access to more of your money.
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Choose an income plan that fits your needs
Options available for pre-retirees, retirees, and
inheritors of eligible non-qualified contracts.
*A deferred variable annuity, such as Investment Edge®, is a long-term financial product designed for retirement purposes.
It is a
contractual agreement in which payments are made to an insurance company, which agrees to pay out an income or lump sum amount
at a later date. Guarantees are based on the claims-paying ability of the issuing company.
Withdrawals from an annuity contract are taxable as ordinary income and, if made prior to age 59½, may be subject to an additional
10% federal tax. Withdrawals may also be subject to withdrawal charges.
Amounts invested in an annuity’s portfolio are subject to
fluctuation in value and market risk, including loss of principal. There are fees and charges associated with a variable annuity
contract, which include, but are not limited to, operations charges, sales and withdrawal charges, administrative fees, and additional
charges for optional benefits. See the prospectus for complete details.
It should be noted that Income Edge is not the only way to take payments that are only partially taxed as this may be accomplished
through annuitization of the annuity contract.
Please see the back page of this brochure for footnote references and other important information.
Get hit hardest by taxes in the early
years of payments.
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Meet Mike
Still an active traveler and tennis player,
he’s looking forward to spending more time
doing the things he loves with his family.
Ultimately, he plans to settle down — but
not before checking some things off his
bucket list. For Mike, it’s important to
access more of his income during the early
years of his retirement, when he likely will
need it most.
Mike has big plans for his
retirement. He is looking
forward to spending more
time doing the things he
loves with his family.
Mike’s Story
Mike invests $200,000 in Investment Edge® at age
55. At age 65, Mike elects Income Edge and decides to
spread his payments out over a 20-year time horizon.
His initial contribution of $200,000 is his “cost basis.”
Let’s take a look at how Mike’s payments are determined
starting with his first year of Income Edge.
Please see a
chart depicting all of Mike’s payments on the next page.
Hypothetical Example — Mike’s first Income Edge payment:
Assumptions
1. Account Value Year 1
of payments = $335,323
2. Cost Basis = $200,000
3.
Payment Period = 20 Years
4. Tax Rate = 33%
Payment Amount Calculation
$335,323 (Account Value)
=
20 Years (Payment Period)
$16,766 Payment Amount
Tax-Free Amount Calculation
$200,000 (Cost Basis)
20 Years (Payment Period)
=
$10,000 Tax-Free Amount
After-Tax Payment with Income Edge
After-Tax Payment without Income Edge
[$16,766 - $10,000] x 33% Tax Rate
Tax = $2,233
Payment = $14,533
$16,766 x 33% Tax Rate
Tax = $5,533
Payment = $11,233
Payment is ~ 30% higher with Income Edge in Year One.
. Total Income Comparison
With
Income Edge
Without
Income Edge
Account
Value2
Age 65
$14,533
$11,233
$335,323
by Age 80
$350,281
$302,472
$215,195
by Age 85
$507,292
$507,290
higher after-tax income with Income Edge
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HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE:
15 Years
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2
n After-Tax Payment with Income Edge3
1
n After-Tax Payment without Income Edge4
Higher After-Tax Payment with Income Edge
$70,000
His initial after-tax
income payment is ~30%
higher with Income Edge
than it would have been
without.
$60,000
Access means options.
First Payment
Mike receives his first
after-tax Income Edge
payment of $14,533.
For the first 15
consecutive years of
investing that Mike
receives payments,
his after-tax income
with Income Edge is
higher than he would
have without.
At age 80, had
Mike not elected
Income Edge he
would have begun
to receive tax-free
payments from
his cost basis.
$50,000
When would you rather have
more income?
$40,000
$30,000
$20,000
Assumptions
As the chart illustrates:
• Cost Basis = $200,000
$10,000
• Payment Period = 20 years
• Tax Rate = 33%
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PAYMENTS BEGIN AGE 65
Please see the back page of this brochure for footnote
references and other important information.
AGE 70
AGE 75
AGE 80
AGE 84
The chart above assumes a 33% tax rate and Hypothetical Fixed Investment scenario with an 8% Gross Rate of Return (5.91% net of fees). Hypothetically, if the average rate of return is 0% (-2.09%
net of fees), Mike would not be able to elect Income Edge because there would never be any gains in his contract. With a 0% return, by age 65, his Account Value would be equal to $165,376. By age
80, his Account Value would be equal to $120,470.
By age 85, his Account Value would be equal to $108,396. This example is hypothetical and is not a projection or prediction of future investment
returns. This example is designed to show how the performance of the underlying investment portfolio may affect contract values over an extended period.
This example assumes maximum charges.
. Frequently Asked Questions
What you need to know about the Income Edge distribution feature.
1 What is Income Edge?
5 Can I take extra withdrawals?
Income Edge is an innovative payment program
designed to pay out your entire account value over a
customizable time horizon. A portion of each scheduled
payment is a return of your investment in the contract,
or cost basis, and thus excludable from taxes. Income
Edge is available for certain non-qualified contracts.
Any additional withdrawals you take (beyond scheduled
payments) are fully taxable and may be subject to a
withdrawal charge if in excess of the 10% free withdrawal
amount during the withdrawal charge period.
2 Which Income Edge option is right for me?
Income Edge: Available to retirees over 59½ who are
interested in customizing a time horizon between 10
and 40 years by which to receive tax-efficient payments.
Income Edge Beneficiary Advantage: Available to
inheritors of non-qualified Investment Edge contracts
and certain beneficiaries under non-qualified deferred
annuity contracts from other policy holders via 1035
exchanges. Provides the ability to customize a time
horizon (10 years–life expectancy) by which to receive
tax-efficient payments.
Income Edge Early Retirement Option: Available to
pre-retirees below age 59½ who are interested in
receiving tax-efficient payments over a time horizon
determined by their life expectancy.
3 How are payments determined?
Payments are based on your account value and the
time horizon specific to your payment program.
Each
payment is a combined return of your cost basis (taxfree) and a portion of your account value gains. Once
you begin taking payments, you may not stop or
increase your payment although the contract can be
fully redeemed for the then-current account value net
of applicable withdrawal charges. The amount of each
of the payments made through the Income Edge
program is re-determined on an annual basis, meaning
that the amount of the payment may vary each year of
the payout period.
(A combination of adverse investment
performance, additional withdrawals and contract fees
may reduce the payout period selected. Income values
are not guaranteed.)
4 How much does Income Edge cost?
There is no additional cost for electing Income Edge.
6 Are there other things I should be aware of?
1035 exchanges are not permitted once you begin
taking Income Edge payments. If the contract owner
dies after Income Edge is elected, scheduled payments
will continue to the beneficiary and any specified form
of death benefit payout that you have selected will be
invalidated.
There are additional restrictions and
limitations, including age restrictions and the payout
period being limited to specific time periods. Please
see the prospectus for more information including
Investment Edge® fees and charges.
7 How does Income Edge differ from typical
annuitization?
With typical annuitization, while you will receive taxefficient payments, you also lose investment control
and access to the contract’s account value. Income
Edge provides consistent tax efficiency, while allowing
you to stay invested and maintain control and the
ability to access the contract’s account value.
The
Income Edge payment program does not represent a
life contingent annuitization of the Investment Edge®
contract. With a life contingent annuitization, the
account value is applied to provide periodic payments
for life and the Investment Edge® contract and all its
benefits terminate. The investor should consider that
Income Edge does not generate even payments as
annuitization does, and because Income Edge
provides payments over a fixed period and
annuitization provides payments for life, annuitization
provides the potential for a higher total amount that
could be distributed from the annuity contract.
These
factors should be considered when making a decision
on how to have the annuity contract distributed in a
tax-efficient manner.
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1 Investment Edge® does not offer tax deferral beyond what is already offered in
other qualified plans and if purchasing with qualified money, clients should
consider other features or benefits.
2 The Account Value is measured at the end of each contract year and is
represented as a snapshot for the given years in the Total Income Comparison
chart. The net rate of return that is applied to the Account Value amounts shown
is calculated by deducting the following expenses from a gross rate of return:
assumed underlying portfolio-level annual expenses of 1.14% for Management
Fees, 12b-1 fees (as applicable), and other expenses (maximum of 2.35%). The
Account Value shown also reflects the contract-level charges, including the
operations fee of 0.70%, administration fee of 0.30%, and the distribution fee
of 0.10%.
The Account Value reflects any withdrawals, if applicable.
3 The After-Tax Payment with Income Edge is a scheduled payment from the
Income Edge program after taxes are taken out; as noted in the payment
calculation example, this payment is a combined return of the cost basis (taxfree) and the Account Value gains (the portion of the payment that is taxed).
4 The After-Tax Payment without Income Edge is a withdrawal from the annuity
after taxes are taken out; with typical annuity withdrawal tax treatment, “Last
In First Out” (LIFO), any Account Value gains (the portion of the payment that
is taxed) are withdrawn first, before withdrawals are considered to be a return
of cost basis (tax-free).
This brochure is not a complete description of all material provisions of the variable
annuity contract. This brochure must be preceded or accompanied by a current
prospectus. The prospectus contains more complete information, including
investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, limitations and restrictions.
The contingent withdrawal charge for Investment Edge® declines from 6% over
a 5-year period for the Series B product.
Please read the prospectus and any applicable supplements, and consider this
information carefully before purchasing a contract.
For more information on how
Investment Edge® could help you,
contact your financial professional today
There are certain contract limitations and restrictions associated with an
Investment Edge® contract.
For costs and complete details of coverage, speak
to your financial professional/insurance-licensed registered representative.
Certain types of contracts, features and benefits may not be available in all
jurisdictions. AXA Equitable offers other variable annuity contracts with
different fees, charges and features.
Not every contract or feature is available through the same selling broker/dealer.
This brochure was prepared to support the promotion and marketing of AXA
Equitable variable annuities. AXA Equitable, its distributors and their respective
representatives do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice.
Any tax
statements contained herein were not intended or written to be used, and
cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding U.S. federal, state or local tax
penalties. Please consult your own independent advisors as to any tax,
accounting or legal statements made herein.
Investment Edge® is a registered service mark of AXA Equitable Life Insurance
Company.
Investment Edge® July 2015 version is issued by AXA Equitable Life
Insurance Company, New York, NY 10104. Co-distributed by affiliates AXA
Advisors, LLC and AXA Distributors, LLC, (members FINRA, SIPC).
Contract form # ICC13IEBASE1, ICC13IEBASE2 and any state variations.
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of companies, including AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company (NY, NY), AXA
Advisors, LLC, and AXA Distributors, LLC. AXA S.A.
is a French holding company
for a group of international insurance and financial services companies, including
AXA Equitable Financial Services, LLC. The obligations of AXA Equitable Life
Insurance Company are backed solely by its claims-paying ability.
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