High Growth Potential with Premium Bonuses
At the time of publication, the Performance Elite series offers premium bonuses of up to 15%, depending on the version and contract term selected. These bonuses are applied immediately to your accumulation value and/or income benefit base, jumpstarting your potential for long-term growth.

You can choose between:

• Performance Elite 7

• Performance Elite 10

• Performance Elite 15

Each version includes a longer surrender period but higher bonus and participation rate opportunities—allowing you to customize based on your financial timeline.

Diverse Index Crediting Options
The Performance Elite offers multiple market-linked strategies, including:

• S&P 500®

• BNP Paribas Multi Asset Diversified 5 Index

• AI Powered US Equity Index

• Athene U.S. Rising Dividend Index

These strategies are available with uncapped participation, enhanced participation through riders, or spread-based methods. The wide variety of options allows you to tailor your annuity based on your risk tolerance and return expectations.

No-Fee Growth or Enhanced Options with Riders
You can choose a base contract with no annual fees, or enhance growth potential by selecting the Performance Strategy Rider (PSR)—a fee-based option that unlocks:

• Higher participation rates

• More uncapped strategies

• Additional index choices

This is ideal for clients focused on accumulation-first strategies who are willing to exchange a small fee for potentially stronger upside.

Flexible Access and Liquidity
While many annuities limit access to funds, the Performance Elite includes several liquidity-friendly provisions:

• 10% annual penalty-free withdrawals starting in year two

• Full waiver for nursing home confinement, terminal illness, or required minimum distributions (RMDs)

• Cumulative Withdrawal Benefit – up to 30% cumulative if no withdrawals are taken in years 1 or 2

• Return of Premium (ROP) option available on certain versions, providing full access to original premium if canceled early

This flexibility makes it easier to adjust your retirement plan if life or market conditions change.

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Who Should Consider the Athene Performance Elite?
This annuity is ideal for:

• Pre-retirees with 5–15 years before retirement seeking accumulation-focused strategies

• Individuals wanting bonus-enhanced growth with optional fee-based enhancements

• Clients who value principal protection while pursuing market-linked returns

• Investors who want access to cash without penalties under certain life events

The Performance Elite series empowers individuals to build a retirement plan around growth, control, and confidence.