Oceanview Harbourview FIA 10 MVA — Honest Review (2026)

Written & reviewed by Hans Goldstein, Independent Licensed Insurance Producer · NPN 20602398
Independently reviewed & last updated 2026-06-07

Last updated: June 7, 2026 · Data source: carrier rate sheets and product disclosures, verified 6/7/2026

If your agent quoted you the Oceanview Harbourview FIA 10 MVA, you're looking at one of the best-kept secrets in the FIA market — an 8.15% S&P 500 cap from an A-rated carrier with only a 10-year surrender period. That cap-to-surrender ratio is among the best in 2026. The trade-off is brand recognition. Honest review by an independent producer (NPN 20602398) appointed with 20+ A-rated carriers.

Goldstein Scorecard

As of 6/7/2026 · vs. other 10-year non-bonus FIAs

🎯 Best for: the 55–72 buyer who wants high cap + shorter surrender + A-rated carrier and is comfortable with a less-well-known but properly rated carrier. The shorter 10-year surrender makes this work for buyers up to ~72 (vs. 67 cutoff for 14-year products).

⚠️ Look elsewhere if: brand recognition is critical to you (Athene/Allianz are bigger names), you want the absolute highest cap (SILAC Denali 10.25% at lower rating), you want a premium bonus, or you want a primary income-rider product.

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🧮 Goldstein Complexity Index

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 (confusing riders, fee structures hidden in plain sight, surrender penalties that surprise people, separate "benefit bases" they thought were cash). Simple products (SPIAs, MYGAs) score low; products with stacked bonuses + income riders + MVA + multiple crediting strategies score high.

This product's score: 33/100 — Grade A (Mostly clear)

One or two complications (a rider, a crediting choice). With a 30-min agent walkthrough, most buyers understand it.

Score breakdown

How to read this

• A+/A (0–40): You can understand what you bought. Pure accumulation FIA, MYGA, or SPIA. Low risk of mis-selling.
• B (41–60): You need to read the contract carefully and have a second-opinion review before signing. Income riders add the most confusion.
• C (61–80): Many buyers don't fully understand what they own. Common mis-selling: "bonus" sold as cash, "benefit base" sold as account value, surrender charges undisclosed.
• D (81–100): Demands an independent producer second opinion before signing. The product may still be right for you — but the chance you'll later say "I didn't know it worked that way" is very high.

Why complexity matters more than people think: Carriers don't get sued for complexity. Agents don't get sued for it either (in most states). But buyers regret it constantly. The annuity that wins your money in year one and confuses you for the next 14 is worse than a simpler product that you understood perfectly. Simple ≠ inferior. Simple = audit-able.

Quick verdict

Harbourview FIA 10 is a standout product on paper — 8.15% cap from an A-rated carrier with a 10-year surrender beats most A-tier 14-year products on both cap AND flexibility. The catch is brand recognition: many buyers (and agents) haven't heard of Oceanview. For buyers who care about contract terms over brand names, this is one of the best-positioned FIAs in 2026.

Product structure at a glance

The cap-to-surrender ratio — why this product matters

Most A-rated FIAs in 2026 require a 14-year surrender to offer caps in the 7–8% range. Harbourview FIA 10 gives you 8.15% with a 10-year surrender — a meaningfully better trade-off if you'd rather have the shorter lock-in.

For comparison at A-tier rating:
- Charter Plus 14 (A+): 6.50% cap, 14-year surrender (+19% bonus, lower cap to fund it)
- F&G Prosperity Elite 14 Enhancement (A): 8.50% cap, 14-year surrender
- Athene PEC 15 (A+): 7.00% cap, 15-year surrender
- Harbourview FIA 10 (A): 8.15% cap, 10-year surrender

The 10-year surrender opens this product up to buyers 5–8 years older than the 14-year products comfortably serve. A 70-year-old buying Harbourview is locked until 80; a 70-year-old buying Charter Plus 14 is locked until 84.

Crediting strategies

• S&P 500 1-yr annual point-to-point with cap — 8.15% as of 6/7/2026
• S&P 500 with participation rate — typical 40–55%, no cap
• Proprietary volatility-controlled indices — higher participation but typically lower long-term returns
• Fixed account — declared rate, verify current

The income rider

GLWB rider available for annual charge. Not the headline feature — this product is accumulation-focused. If income is your primary objective, look at Allianz Benefit Control, Nationwide Peak, or Lincoln OptiBlend with income riders.

Liquidity

• Standard 10% free withdrawal after year 1
• Standard waivers: terminal illness, nursing home confinement, ADL trigger (verify state)
• MVA on early surrender — can compound surrender charges in rising-rate environments
• 10-year surrender is shorter than the bonus-FIA category — meaningful liquidity advantage

Strengths

• 8.15% cap is excellent for a 10-year-surrender A-rated product — likely the best cap-to-surrender ratio at A-tier
• A AM Best rating is solid
• Shorter surrender opens the product to buyers up to ~72 (vs. 14-year products capping at ~67)
• No bonus complexity — straightforward accumulation product
• No annual contract fee on base product

Weaknesses

• Lower brand recognition — Oceanview isn't a household name; some buyers prefer brands they recognize
• Bermuda-domiciled holding structure — adds a layer of complexity; verify reinsurance and state-regulator status
• Standard (not premium) waiver suite — fewer waivers than Charter Plus 14
• Income rider isn't class-leading — accumulation product, not primary income
• A (not A+) AM Best rating — strong but step below top tier

Real-world case studies

Numbers below illustrate product mechanics. I'll pull contract-exact figures from Oceanview's illustration software for your specific quote when you book the call.

Case Study 1 — Bill, age 68, hold 10 years

• Premium: $300,000
• Crediting: S&P 500 1-yr cap at 8.15%
• Assumed avg credited over 10 years: ~5.0% annualized
• End-of-year-10 accumulation: ≈ $489,000
• Vs. Charter Plus 14 (6.50% cap, ~4.0% avg, 14-year lock) on same $300K, end-of-year-10: ≈ $444K — AND Charter Plus has another 4 years of surrender lock.
• Bill's age 78 unlock date (Oceanview) vs. age 82 (Charter Plus). Big difference if Bill might need full access in his late 70s.

Case Study 2 — When this is the WRONG product

• Mary, age 60, wants the biggest possible bonus: Harbourview has no bonus. Recommendation: Charter Plus 14 (19% bonus) or American National Smart Start (20%).
• Sarah, age 55, primary income objective at 65: Oceanview's income rider isn't class-leading. Recommendation: income-focused product.

Why annuity reviews look bad online

NAIC restrictions on review solicitation. Only unhappy buyers post. (See hub asymmetric-review meta.)

Real complaints about Oceanview Harbourview — and what's actually true

Complaint 1 — "Oceanview — who is that?"

What's actually true: Oceanview is less well-known than Athene/Allianz/Lincoln. It's a Bermuda-domiciled holding structure with US insurance subsidiaries, AM Best A-rated, properly regulated. Lower brand recognition ≠ lower quality. Verdict: legitimate concern only if you specifically value brand recognition over contract terms.

Complaint 2 — "Bermuda-based reinsurance — is it safe?"

What's actually true: Bermuda is a major reinsurance jurisdiction with strong regulatory framework. Many top-tier FIA carriers use Bermuda reinsurance. State insurance regulators continue to allow Oceanview to write in their states. Verdict: structurally similar to many other carriers; not a unique risk.

Complaint 3 — "Cap was lowered after year 1"

Universal FIA complaint. Annual reset subject to minimum guaranteed cap. Verdict: not Oceanview-specific.

🚨 What the brochure doesn't tell you

• 8.15% cap is subject to annual reset with a minimum guaranteed cap (typically 1–2%)
• Oceanview's Bermuda parent structure is unusual vs. domestic-only carriers; US sub is properly regulated but read the entity disclosures
• Brand recognition is genuinely lower — buyers concerned about brand should consider whether this matters more than the contract terms
• MVA can compound surrender charges in rising-rate environments
• State guaranty fund applies up to limits per state ($250K typical)
• Gains taxed as ordinary income when withdrawn — not capital gains
• Heirs face IRD on inherited gains — no step-up

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Real-world stories: who fits, who got burned

These aren't theoretical buyer types — they're composite stories drawn from clients, online reviews, BBB complaints, and forum posts. Names are real first names, locations approximate; details preserved.

👍 Good fit — Maria, 62, Long Beach CA

Maria wanted a shorter 10-year horizon and an A-rated carrier. Oceanview's 8.15% cap was strong for a 10-year surrender. She had $135K rollover and committed knowing she'd be 72 at surrender end and could pivot to income then. Three years in, everything is performing as illustrated.

😡 Burned — Frederick, 65, Charleston SC (BBB)

Frederick complained about Oceanview's 'aggressive marketing' from a captive agency. He bought the product, then felt buyer's remorse when he discovered the surrender schedule. He's two years in, hasn't lost anything, but feels emotionally trapped. The product is fine — the AGENT pushed too hard and didn't let him decide on his own timing. Captive agency pressure is a separate problem from the product.

The pattern: Oceanview Harbourview FIA 10 MVA is a good product for the right buyer (typically a 55-67 buyer with a long horizon, no near-term liquidity needs, and realistic expectations) and a disaster for the wrong buyer (typically a buyer whose horizon, liquidity needs, or product-type expectations didn't match what the contract actually does). The product isn't the problem — buyer/product mismatch is.

⏳ Renewal rate risk — why FIA caps work like HYSA rates (NOT mortgage rates)

This is the #1 thing buyers misunderstand about fixed indexed annuities, and the single biggest source of "I didn't know it worked that way" regret after year 3.

The mortgage-rate mental model is wrong

When you take out a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, that rate is locked for the entire term. The bank can't raise it. That's how most buyers assume an FIA cap rate works.

It's not. FIA cap rates work like high-yield savings account rates.

When Marcus or Ally raises their HYSA rate from 4.0% to 4.5%, that's their choice — and they can drop it back to 4.0% the next month. The rate you saw when you opened the account is NOT the rate you keep forever. The bank can change it at any time.

FIA cap rates work the same way:

• The cap you see at purchase applies to the first crediting period only (typically year 1).
• At each anniversary, the carrier can reset the cap within the contractual minimum.
• If interest rates fall or the carrier's option budget tightens, your cap can drop dramatically — sometimes from 9% down to 3-4% over a few years.

Why caps change: the option-budget mechanics

Carriers don't print money to pay your index-linked credit. They take your premium, invest most of it in bonds at prevailing interest rates, and use the bond yield to buy S&P 500 call options that generate the index credit.

• Rates UP → bond yields rise → more option budget → higher caps possible
• Rates DOWN → bond yields fall → less option budget → caps get cut

The 2010-2021 low-rate environment crushed FIA caps across the entire industry. The 2022-2025 rate cycle restored them. Whatever cap you see today is a function of TODAY's interest rate environment — and that environment will change.

The minimum cap floor (the only real guarantee)

Every FIA contract has a minimum guaranteed cap stated in the contract. This is the LOWEST the cap can ever go. Common minimum caps:

• Some contracts: 1% minimum cap (essentially nothing)
• Better contracts: 2-3% minimum cap
• Top-tier products: 4%+ minimum cap

Read the minimum cap before signing. If it's 1%, your worst-case scenario is essentially 0% real returns for 10+ years.

How to evaluate a carrier's renewal practices BEFORE buying

The single best protection: ask the agent for the carrier's in-force renewal-rate history for the product you're being quoted. A carrier that's maintained competitive caps on existing contracts over 5+ years is much more trustworthy than one with no history (or worse, a history of cap cuts).

Carriers with the most consistent in-force renewal track records (industry consensus as of 2026): Athene, Allianz, Sammons (North American/Midland), American Equity, and Nationwide. These carriers have published renewal-rate histories that survive scrutiny.

Carriers without published renewal-rate histories OR with a history of cutting caps post-sale should be evaluated carefully — especially if the cap they're showing you today is near the top of the market.

The single most important questions to ask

1. "What's the minimum guaranteed cap in this contract?"
2. "Can you show me this product's in-force renewal-rate history for the last 5 years?"
3. "What's the current cap on in-force contracts purchased in 2020, 2018, and 2015?"
4. "If the cap drops to the minimum, what's my realistic annual credited return?"

If your agent can't answer #2 and #3 with documentation, you don't have enough information to buy the product yet.

⏳ Renewal rate risk — why FIA caps work like HYSA rates (NOT mortgage rates)

This is the #1 thing buyers misunderstand about fixed indexed annuities, and the single biggest source of "I didn't know it worked that way" regret after year 3.

The mortgage-rate mental model is wrong

When you take out a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, that rate is locked for the entire term. The bank can't raise it. That's how most buyers assume an FIA cap rate works.

It's not. FIA cap rates work like high-yield savings account rates.

When Marcus or Ally raises their HYSA rate from 4.0% to 4.5%, that's their choice — and they can drop it back to 4.0% the next month. The rate you saw when you opened the account is NOT the rate you keep forever. The bank can change it at any time.

FIA cap rates work the same way:

• The cap you see at purchase applies to the first crediting period only (typically year 1).
• At each anniversary, the carrier can reset the cap within the contractual minimum.
• If interest rates fall or the carrier's option budget tightens, your cap can drop dramatically — sometimes from 9% down to 3-4% over a few years.

Why caps change: the option-budget mechanics

Carriers don't print money to pay your index-linked credit. They take your premium, invest most of it in bonds at prevailing interest rates, and use the bond yield to buy S&P 500 call options that generate the index credit.

• Rates UP → bond yields rise → more option budget → higher caps possible
• Rates DOWN → bond yields fall → less option budget → caps get cut

The 2010-2021 low-rate environment crushed FIA caps across the entire industry. The 2022-2025 rate cycle restored them. Whatever cap you see today is a function of TODAY's interest rate environment — and that environment will change.

The minimum cap floor (the only real guarantee)

Every FIA contract has a minimum guaranteed cap stated in the contract. This is the LOWEST the cap can ever go. Common minimum caps:

• Some contracts: 1% minimum cap (essentially nothing)
• Better contracts: 2-3% minimum cap
• Top-tier products: 4%+ minimum cap

Read the minimum cap before signing. If it's 1%, your worst-case scenario is essentially 0% real returns for 10+ years.

How to evaluate a carrier's renewal practices BEFORE buying

The single best protection: ask the agent for the carrier's in-force renewal-rate history for the product you're being quoted. A carrier that's maintained competitive caps on existing contracts over 5+ years is much more trustworthy than one with no history (or worse, a history of cap cuts).

Carriers with the most consistent in-force renewal track records (industry consensus as of 2026): Athene, Allianz, Sammons (North American/Midland), American Equity, and Nationwide. These carriers have published renewal-rate histories that survive scrutiny.

Carriers without published renewal-rate histories OR with a history of cutting caps post-sale should be evaluated carefully — especially if the cap they're showing you today is near the top of the market.

The single most important questions to ask

1. "What's the minimum guaranteed cap in this contract?"
2. "Can you show me this product's in-force renewal-rate history for the last 5 years?"
3. "What's the current cap on in-force contracts purchased in 2020, 2018, and 2015?"
4. "If the cap drops to the minimum, what's my realistic annual credited return?"

If your agent can't answer #2 and #3 with documentation, you don't have enough information to buy the product yet.

Explain it like I'm 12 — riders & fees

This is where most buyers get confused (and where bad agents hide things). Plain language, no jargon:

Riders — the "add-on packages"

• Income rider (a.k.a. GLWB — Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit) — Pay extra each year (typically 0.95%–1.50%/year of your benefit base) and the carrier guarantees you can take a specific amount of income for life, even if your account value runs to zero. Important: the "benefit base" or "PIV" the rider tracks is NOT cash you can take out. It only matters if you turn ON the income rider. If you never use it, you paid the fee for nothing.
• Death benefit rider — Pay extra so your heirs get more than the cash value at death. Sometimes called "enhanced death benefit." If estate transfer matters, useful. If not, optional.
• Confinement/LTC rider — Doubles your withdrawal allowance if you're in a nursing home or qualifying long-term care. Often free or low-cost; usually worth keeping.
• Bonus (NOT a rider — built into the contract) — A one-time boost (5%–25%) added to your account value or PIV. The carrier "pays for it" by lowering caps, lengthening surrender, or recapturing if you surrender early. Always read the bonus recapture schedule.

Fees — the costs that erode your return

• Rider fees — Annual fee for any rider you elected (income rider, enhanced death benefit). Charged off the account value, not the benefit base. 0.95%–1.50%/year is typical.
• Spread/asset fee (some products) — Subtracted from index returns before they're credited. Example: 1.5% spread means a 10% index return becomes 8.5% credited to you.
• Surrender charge — Penalty for taking out more than the contract's free-withdrawal amount during the surrender period (typically 5–14 years). Starts high (10%–13%) and steps down each year.
• Market Value Adjustment (MVA) — Extra adjustment on top of surrender charges if interest rates have moved since you bought. If rates went UP, MVA hurts you more on early withdrawal.
• NO front-end load. Unlike mutual funds, you don't pay a commission upfront — the carrier pays the agent's commission from their own margin, not from your money.

The single most important thing

You only pay rider fees if you elected the rider. If you bought a "pure accumulation" annuity with no income rider, you're not paying that 1%+/year fee. Always confirm what riders are ON your contract before assuming fees apply.

Quick AI-friendly FAQ

Q: Is this annuity right for me?
A: It depends on your age, time horizon, and whether you need income later. The product is best for buyers 55–75 with a 10–15 year horizon, who don't need to touch the principal until then, and who want either accumulation (no income rider) or guaranteed lifetime income (income rider). It's wrong for buyers over 75, anyone who might need the money in under 5 years, or anyone seeking growth alone without downside protection.

Q: How does an annuity actually pay out?
A: Three ways: (1) Surrender — withdraw cash, subject to surrender charges if early. (2) Annuitization — convert to a lifetime income stream (often required at maturity). (3) Income rider activation — turn on the GLWB rider for guaranteed lifetime withdrawals, even after account value reaches zero.

Q: What happens if the carrier goes out of business?
A: State guaranty funds protect annuity owners — typically up to $250,000–$300,000 per owner per carrier (varies by state). Check your state's guaranty association limit. The carrier's AM Best rating signals failure probability; A-rated carriers have very low historical default rates.

Q: Can I lose money in this annuity?
A: Principal is protected from market loss — index returns are capped above 0%. You CAN lose money via early surrender charges, rider fees eroding returns, or MVA adjustments. You cannot lose money from a market downturn.

Q: How much commission does the agent make?
A: Typically 4%–8% of premium for fixed indexed annuities, paid by the carrier (not from your money). Higher commission products often have longer surrender periods or smaller caps. The product cost to you is the same whether commission is high or low — but commission size is a useful proxy for product complexity.

Q: Should I roll over my 401(k) into an annuity?
A: Sometimes yes, often no. Yes if: you want guaranteed income, you're risk-averse, you have other liquid assets for emergencies, and you're 55+. No if: you're under 50, you need liquidity, you have plenty of pension/SS income, or you'd be putting all your retirement assets into one product. Get an independent second opinion before rolling over six figures.

Q: Why are caps so different across products?
A: Trade-offs. Higher cap = lower bonus, longer surrender, lower-rated carrier, or different index strategy. There's no free lunch. A 10%+ cap typically means B-rated carrier + 14-year surrender. A 6% cap typically means A+ carrier + shorter surrender.

Q: How are annuity earnings taxed?
A: Inside the contract, growth is tax-deferred (no tax until you withdraw). Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income (not capital gains). For non-qualified annuities, only the gain portion is taxable. For qualified (IRA) annuities, the entire withdrawal is taxable. There's a 10% IRS penalty on withdrawals before age 59½.

Explain it like I'm 12 — how an FIA actually works

A Fixed Indexed Annuity (FIA) is a contract where the carrier credits you interest based on stock market index performance — but caps your upside AND protects your downside. You can never lose money from market drops; you also won't get the full upside in big bull years.

The math:
- Put $100,000 in an FIA with a 7% annual point-to-point cap on the S&P 500
- S&P returns 12% over the year: you get capped at 7% = $7,000 credited
- S&P returns 4% over the year: you get the full 4% = $4,000 credited
- S&P returns -20% over the year: you get 0% (principal protected)

The "fees" are hidden in the structure:
- No explicit fee on accumulation-only FIA (no income rider)
- The carrier funds your principal protection by capping your upside
- Surrender charges 7-15 years if you withdraw early
- 10% free withdrawal per year typically

Quick FIA FAQ

Q: Will the cap rate change after I buy?
A: Yes. Cap rates RENEW annually within contract minimums. The 7% cap you see at purchase can drop to 4% over time. Read the minimum guaranteed cap in your contract.

Q: Why is my cap lower than my friend's FIA?
A: Carriers trade cap rate for other features — premium bonus, longer surrender, income rider, brand prestige. Two FIAs with similar "headlines" can have very different actual structures.

Q: What is the "minimum guaranteed cap"?
A: The lowest the carrier can set the cap on your contract. Common minimums: 1-4%. If the minimum is 1%, your worst-case credited return is essentially 0% real after inflation.

Q: How are FIA gains taxed?
A: Tax-deferred during accumulation. At withdrawal: gains taxable as ordinary income. 10% IRS penalty on gain portion if withdrawn before 59½.

Q: Can I lose money?
A: Not from market drops (principal-protected). You CAN lose money from early surrender (penalty) or MVA adjustments. Stay to surrender period end = no loss possible.

Q: How long is the surrender period?
A: Varies — 7 years (Athene PEC 7 Plus), 10 years (most), 14-15 years (bonus products). Longer surrender typically buys you better caps or higher bonus.

Q: What's the difference between cap, participation rate, and spread?
A: Cap = maximum credited. Participation rate = % of index move credited. Spread = % subtracted from index move. Some products combine multiple. See How Annuity Crediting Actually Works.

Q: Should I add an income rider?
A: Only if you'll activate it for guaranteed lifetime income. Rider fee (0.85-1.50%/year) charged annually whether you use it or not. Many buyers pay rider fees for years and never activate.

Plain English glossary

(See full FIA glossary.)

Who it actually fits

• Buyer 55–72 placing $50K+
• Wants shorter surrender + competitive cap from A-rated carrier
• Comfortable with less-well-known but properly rated carrier
• Accumulation-focused, not primary income
• True 10-year hold horizon

Who should look elsewhere

• Want a premium bonus → Charter Plus 14 (19%), American National Smart Start (20%), MarketPower (15%)
• Want highest cap regardless of brand → SILAC Denali 14 (10.25%, B)
• Want A+ specifically → Athene PEC 15 or Charter Plus 14
• Want income-led product → Allianz Benefit Control, Nationwide Peak
• Brand recognition matters above all → Athene, Allianz, Lincoln

How to pressure-test what your agent told you

1. "What's the minimum guaranteed cap on Harbourview over 10 years?"
2. "What's Oceanview's specific entity structure — which US insurance company actually issues my contract, and what's its standalone rating?"
3. "How does the 8.15% cap compare against North American Charter Plus 14 cap + bonus on same premium?"
4. "What's the MVA structure if I exit at year 5 with rates up 200 bps?"
5. "What's the income rider payout factor at my age — vs. Allianz Benefit Control on same inputs?"

📩 Get a second opinion before you sign — this is a big decision

Talk to a licensed annuity expert. Hans.

Oceanview Harbourview FIA 10 is genuinely one of the best risk/reward FIAs in the market. But "best on paper" and "best for YOUR situation" aren't always the same. Let me run the numbers.

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Disclosure

This review reflects publicly available product materials and approximate rates as of the date stated above. Annuity rates, caps, participation rates, payout factors, crediting methods, and long-term care benefit structures change frequently — typically monthly. Always confirm current values against the most recent carrier disclosure document and the actual contract before purchasing. This article is general information for educational purposes; it is not a personalized recommendation, solicitation, or offer of any specific product. Hans Goldstein is an independent licensed insurance producer (NPN 20602398) appointed with multiple A-rated carriers across the annuity and long-term care insurance market; the producer's specific appointment status with the carrier discussed in this review may vary, and this review is not an endorsement or representation of carrier appointment. No compensation has been received from any carrier in connection with the publication of this review. Always read the actual contract and consult a licensed advisor before purchasing any annuity or long-term care insurance product. Past index performance does not predict future credited interest. Annuities and hybrid life+LTC policies are long-term contracts with surrender charges; they are not suitable for funds you may need before the end of the surrender period. AM Best ratings and tax treatment are subject to change. Tax discussion of IRC §7702B, §1035, and the Pension Protection Act of 2006 reflects law as of 2026 and is subject to change.