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May 1 Fund Updates for Ameritas Advisor No-Load VA and Advisor II VUL
At the start of business on April 30, 2021, the following change took effect:
This investment option was renamed:
| Previous Portfolio Name | New Portfolio Name |
|---|---|
| FFI Strategies Portfolio | Third Avenue Value Portfolio |
Effective May 1, 2021, the following changes occurred:
This investment option was renamed:
| Current Portfolio Name | New Portfolio Name |
|---|---|
| American Funds IS Blue Chip Income and Growth Fund, Class 1 | American Funds IS Washington Mutual Investors Fund, Class 1 |
This investment option changed categories:
| Current Portfolio Name | Current Morningstar Category | New Morningstar Category |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard® Global Bond Index Portfolio | World Bond | Immediate Core Bond |
For a complete list of the available investment options, refer to the updated investment options brochure.
Variable life advisory fee deductions now available
With the new Ameritas Advisor II VUL, and former Ameritas Advisor VUL*, RIAs now have the ability to deduct their clients’ advisory fees directly from the VUL policy. To add this authorization, a Variable Life Authorization form (PS 235 Life) will need to be completed at the time of the VUL application or added to an existing VUL policy by our in-force service team.
*Ameritas Advisor VUL (form 4051) is issued by Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and underwritten by affiliate Ameritas Investment Company, LLC. Ameritas Advisor VUL is closed to new business.