Unique Solutions For Today’s Unpredictable Market

Investing in equities can be a lucrative way to grow a financial portfolio. However, with no protection against loss, equities may be too risky for your clients that are nearing or in retirement. To bring partial protection to their portfolios, you may recommend fixed income investments. But, mitigating risk could mean getting little in return.

It may be time to consider a registered index-linked annuity from MassMutual Ascend. A registered index-linked annuity can help clients take advantage of market growth while reducing exposure to risk through various types of downside protection, like floors, buffers and downside participation rates.



A Balance Of Growth And Protection

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Participate in market growth

Clients earn returns based, in part, on the positive performance of an external index.

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Reduce downside risk

Reduced downside exposure provides partial protection against market loss.

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Take advantage of tax deferral

Tax-deferred growth allows clients' money to grow at a faster rate.

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Leave a legacy

Return of premium death benefit allows clients to leave a legacy for loved ones.


Multiple Products To Choose From

Index Summit 6

  • May be a fit for clients willing to take on more risk in exchange for greater growth potential

  • Upside potential factors include caps, upside participation rates and trigger rates

  • Downside protection factors include floors, buffers and downside participation rates

  • 1-year, 2-year, 3-year and 6-year term strategies available

  • Performance Lock available on select strategies

     

Index Summit 6 Pro

  • May be a fit for clients willing to take on more risk in exchange for greater growth potential

  • Upside potential factors include caps, upside participation rates and trigger rates

  • Downside protection factors include floors, buffers and downside participation rates

  • 1-year, 2-year, 3-year and 6-year term strategies available

  • Performance Lock available on select strategies

  • Offers greater earning potential in exchange for an annual fee*

  

 

Market-Linked Growth With Built-In Protection

Each of MassMutual Ascend’s registered index-linked annuities offer indexed strategies to help your clients accumulate more for retirement. Funds in an indexed strategy earn returns based, in part, on the positive performance of an external index, such as the S&P 500®. Indexed strategies also help reduce exposure to risk with several types of downside protection. Downside protection factors include a 0% floor, -10% floor, 50% downside participation rate, 20% buffer and 10% buffer. 


Why Choose MassMutual Ascend?

As a leading provider of annuities, the status quo isn't a status we ever want. We'll always be in pursuit of better.

Our "A++" rating by AM Best follows more than 40 consecutive years of an "A" or higher rating. This means you can have confidence knowing we'll be here when you need us. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of MassMutual, one of the largest life insurance companies in the U.S., founded in 1851.

And finally, everything we do is rooted in a culture of service. From our people to our technology, we strive to always provide you with what you need, when you need it so you can navigate your future with confidence.


*On the Index Summit 6 Pro, a fee is deducted from each strategy on a daily basis and compounds to an effective annual rate of 0.95%. Please see product prospectus for more information on contract fees and how they are used.

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Annuities are intended to be long-term products and may not be suitable for all investors. Withdrawals from an annuity contract may have tax consequences.

These products can only be sold through a Broker/Dealer that is contracted with MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company. Principal Underwriter/Distributor: MM Ascend Life Investor Services, LLC, member FINRA and an affiliate of MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company. Products issued by MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) under contract forms P1825218NW and P1833621NW. Contract form numbers may vary by state. Products and features may vary by state, and may not be available in all states. All guarantees subject to the claims-paying ability of MassMutual Ascend.

The "S&P 500® Index" is a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates (“SPDJI”) and has been licensed for use by MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company. S&P®, S&P 500®, US 500, The 500, iBoxx®, iTraxx® and CDX® are trademarks of S&P Global, Inc. or its affiliates (“S&P”); Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (“Dow Jones”); MassMutual Ascend Life Insurance Company’s products are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by SPDJI, Dow Jones, S&P, their respective affiliates, and none of such parties make any representation regarding the advisability of investing in such product(s) nor do they have any liability for any errors, omissions, or interruptions of the S&P 500® Index.

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