Quick take: F&G Prosperity Elite 10 is the 10-year bonus FIA from F&G — 5-9% upfront premium bonus + higher caps than Prosperity Elite 7 in exchange for 10-year lock. A- rated, strong bonus FIA option.
| Crediting Strategy | Current (est.) | Minimum Guaranteed |
|---|---|---|
| Premium bonus (upfront) | 5-9% | Vested over 10 years |
| S&P 500 1-yr cap | 8.0-10.0% | 1-2% |
| S&P 500 2-yr participation | 100-130% | 10-20% |
| Fixed 1-yr rate | ~3.5-4.0% | 1.0% |
| Year | Surrender Charge | Bonus Vesting |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10% | 10% |
| 2 | 9% | 20% |
| 3 | 8% | 30% |
| 4 | 7% | 40% |
| 5 | 6% | 50% |
| 6 | 5% | 60% |
| 7 | 4% | 70% |
| 8 | 3% | 80% |
| 9 | 2% | 90% |
| 10 | 1% | 100% |
| 11+ | 0% | 100% |
10% per contract year. RMDs penalty-free.
Two-way MVA above 10% free band.
Cap floor 1-2%; fixed 1.0%.
Persona: 55-65 year old placing $100K–$500K who wants A-rated bonus FIA at standard 10-year duration, willing to commit full term.
Not a fit: Buyers who want max cap rate (Power Accumulator 10 better). Buyers who can't commit 10 years (Prosperity Elite 7).
| Product | AM Best | Bonus | S&P Cap (est) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F&G Prosperity Elite 10 | A- | 5-9% | 8.0-10.0% | This product |
| SILAC Denali Bonus 10 | B+ | 8-12% | 6.0-8.0% | Weaker credit, bigger bonus |
| Athene Ascent Pro Bonus 7 | A+ | 5-10% | 6.5-8.0% | A+ shorter surrender |
Full accumulation at death. DBQS: 7/10.
No income rider on Prosperity Elite. IQS: 3/10.
Bonus + higher caps in family. GPS: 7/10.
A core part of every Goldstein review. The more complex an annuity, the worse the rating in this dimension — because complexity is where buyers get burned. Simple products (SPIAs, MYGAs) score low; products with stacked bonuses + income riders + MVA + multiple crediting strategies score high.
Standard bonus FIA mechanics; A- carrier; 10-year commitment requires understanding renewal-rate behavior.
| Dimension | Score | What this measures |
|---|---|---|
| Riders | 2/10 | Optional riders on some variants. |
| Crediting strategies | 6/10 | S&P 1-yr cap, 2-yr participation, fixed. |
| Surrender complexity | 6/10 | 10-year + MVA + bonus recapture. |
| Benefit-base separation | 2/10 | Single accumulation. |
| Bonus + recapture | 7/10 | 5-9% bonus over 10-year vesting. |
F&G Prosperity Elite 10 is a strong A- bonus FIA with 5-9% upfront bonus and competitive caps. For buyers willing to commit 10 years, this offers a balanced bonus+cap structure. F&G Power Accumulator 10 (same carrier, no bonus, higher caps) is the better pick for buyers who don't need visible upfront credit.
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