# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000851066
**File Stem:** 0001104659-26-047831
**Filing Date:** 2026-4
**Character Count:** 62016
**Document Hash:** 9c338ef2eac47e5abe02edf9b75ecb38
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-26-047831.hdr.sgml**: 20260423

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-26-047831

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: N-VP

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20260423

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20260423

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20260423

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Variable Annuity-2 Series Account
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000851066

**ORGANIZATION NAME:**
- **EIN:** 382816473
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** CO
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** N-VP
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-189114
- **FILM NUMBER:** 26889585

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 8515 EAST ORCHARD ROAD
- **CITY:** GREENWOOD VILLAGE
- **STATE:** CO
- **ZIP:** 80111
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 303-737-3000

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 8515 EAST ORCHARD ROAD
- **CITY:** GREENWOOD VILLAGE
- **STATE:** CO
- **ZIP:** 80111

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** Variable Annuity-2 Series Account of Great-West Life & Annuity Ins. Co.
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20110922

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** VARIFUND VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20091001

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** CANADA LIFE of AMERICA VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT 1
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 20060110

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### Variable Annuity-2 Series Account (Series ID: S000006612)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                 | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000129984 | Great-West Smart Track II Variable Annuity |  |

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#### ANNUAL NOTICE

#### May 1, 2026

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| ***Great-West Smart Track<sup>®</sup> II Variable Annuity***  | *Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America <br>Variable Annuity-2 Series Account <br>P.O. Box 1854 <br>Birmingham, AL 35201-1854 <br>Telephone: 1-877-723-8723 <br>www.protective.com*  |

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This Annual Notice for the Great-West Smart Track<sup>®</sup> II Variable Annuity, an individual flexible premium variable annuity contract (the "Contract") issued by Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America, provides certain updated information about your Contract since May 1, 2025. In addition, this Annual Notice provides key information about your Contract that you should review, including a current list of Portfolios available under your Contract. Please read this Annual Notice carefully and retain it with your Contract prospectus for future reference.

The most recent prospectus for the Contract, dated May 1, 2019, (the "Prospectus") and supplements to the Prospectus contain more information about the Contract, including its features, benefits, and risks. You can find updated financial statements for Variable Annuity-2 Series Account and for Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America, prospectuses for the Portfolios listed in the appendix, and other information about the Contract online at www.protective.com/productprospectus. You can also obtain this information at no cost by calling 1-877-723-8723 or by sending an email request to prospectus@protective.com.

The Contract is designed for investors who desire to accumulate capital on a tax deferred basis for retirement or other long term investment purposes, is not a short-term investment, and is not appropriate for an investor who needs ready access to cash. The Contract is complex investment and involves risks, including potential loss of principal. Withdrawals could result in surrender charges, taxes, and tax penalties.

Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America's obligations under the Contract are subject to its financial strength and claims-paying ability.

Additional information about certain investment products, including variable annuities, has been prepared by the Securities and Exchange Commission's staff and is available at Investor.gov.

#### The SEC has not approved or disapproved these securities or passed upon the adequacy of this Annual

#### Notice. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.
Registration No. 333-189114

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**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

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| [SPECIAL TERMS](#idSPECIALTERM24959tm263033d3_nvp)  | [3](#idSPECIALTERM24959tm263033d3_nvp)  |
| [UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CONTRACT](#idUPDATEDINFO5397tm263033d3_nvp)  | [6](#idUPDATEDINFO5397tm263033d3_nvp)  |
|  [IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD CONSIDER ABOUT THE CONTRACT](#idIMPORTANTIN24517tm263033d3_nvp)  | [7](#idIMPORTANTIN24517tm263033d3_nvp)  |

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 [APPENDIX: INVESTMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE CONTRACT](#idAPPENDIXINV89287tm263033d3_nvp)<sub>10</sub>

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#### SPECIAL TERMS
**"We", "us", "our", "Empower", and "Company"** Refer to Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America. "You", "your" and "Owner" refer to the person(s) who has been issued a Contract.

**Annuitant (Joint Annuitant)** The person named in the application upon whose life the payout of an annuity is based and who will receive annuity payouts. The Annuitant will be the Owner unless otherwise indicated in the application. Joint Annuitants must be one another's Spouse as of the Effective Date. If you select a Joint Annuitant, 'Annuitant' means the older Joint Annuitant or the sole surviving Joint Annuitant. If you name a contingent annuitant, the Annuitant will be considered the 'Primary Annuitant.'

**Annuity Account** An account we establish in your name that reflects all account activity under your Contract in both the Investment Segment and the Income Segment.

**Annuity Account Value** The sum of the value of each Sub-Account you have selected in both the Investment Segment and Income Segment. The Annuity Account Value is credited with a return based upon the investment experience of the Sub-Account(s) selected by you and will increase and decrease accordingly.

**Annuity Commencement Date** The date annuity payouts begin, which is either the Payout Election Date or the Annuitant's 99<sup>th</sup> birthday if no Payout Election Date has been established. You may change the Annuity Commencement Date if annuity payouts have not already begun. Upon death of the Owner, the Beneficiary may change the Annuity Commencement Date only if the Beneficiary is the Owner's surviving Spouse and elects to continue the Contract. The Annuity Commencement Date must occur no later than the Annuitant's 99<sup>th</sup> birthday. (If your Contract was issued prior to December 31, 2014, it may state the age for the Annuity Commencement Date as the Annuitant's 91st birthday if no Payout Election Date has been established. Effective December 31, 2014, the Annuity Commencement Date is the Annuitants' 99<sup>th</sup> birthday if no Payout Election Date has been established. This will not adversely affect Owners, as it provides additional years in which Owners can exercise the full range of rights and privileges under the Contract. You may still select a Payout Election Date at the Annuitant's 91st birthday, or at another time during those intervening years, if desired.)

**Beneficiary** The person(s) designated by the Owner to receive any Death Benefit under the terms of the Contract. If the surviving Spouse of an Owner is the surviving Joint Owner, the surviving Spouse will be deemed to be the Beneficiary upon such Owner's death and may take the Death Benefit or elect to continue this Contract in force.

**Benefit Base** For purposes of the GLWB Riders, the amount that is multiplied by the Guaranteed Annual Withdrawal Percentage to calculate the Guaranteed Annual Withdrawal. The Benefit Base increases dollar-for-dollar upon any GLWB Rider Contribution and is reduced proportionately for any Excess Withdrawal. The Benefit Base can also increase with positive Covered Fund performance on the Ratchet Date and may also be adjusted on the Ratchet Date. The Benefit Base may not exceed $5 million. Any Covered Fund Value over $5 million will be considered excess Covered Fund Value and will not be used to calculate Guaranteed Annual Withdrawals.

**Code** The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and all related laws and regulations which are currently in effect.

**Contingent Annuitant** The person you may name in the application who becomes the Annuitant when the Primary Annuitant dies. The Contingent Annuitant must be designated before the death of the Primary Annuitant and at least 30 days prior to the Annuity Commencement Date. If a Non-Grantor Trust owns the Contract, no Contingent Annuitant may be named.

**Contributions** Amounts of money you invest or deposit into your Annuity Account.

**Covered Funds** Interests in Sub-Account(s) designated for the Income Segment.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great-West SecureFoundation<sup>®</sup> Balanced Fund – Class L

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any other Portfolio we approve for the GLWB

**Covered Fund Value** The aggregate value of each Covered Fund.

**Covered Person(s)** For purposes of the GLWB Rider, the natural person(s) whose age determines the Guaranteed Annual Withdrawal Percentage and on whose life the Guaranteed Annual Withdrawal Amount will be based. If there are two Covered Persons, the Joint Guaranteed Annual Withdrawal Percentage will be based on the age of the younger life and the Installments can continue until the death of the second life. If a natural person owns the Contract, the Owner of the Contract must be a Covered Person. If a Grantor Trust owns the Contract, the Grantor(s) must be the sole

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Covered Person(s). A Joint Covered Person, when permitted, must be the Owner's Spouse and (i) a Joint Owner; or (ii) the 100% primary Beneficiary under the Contract.

**Death Benefit** The amount payable to the Beneficiary when the Owner or the Annuitant dies, as applicable.

**Distributions** Amounts paid from a Covered Fund, including but not limited to partial and systematic withdrawals.

**Effective Date** The date on which the first Contribution is credited to your Annuity Account. Contract Years, anniversaries, and quarters are measured from the Effective Date.

**Excess Withdrawal** An amount of either a Distribution or Transfer from the Covered Fund(s) during the GLWB Accumulation Phase or any amount combined with all other such amounts that exceed the annual GAW during the GAW Phase. Excess Withdrawals reduce your Benefit Base and may be subject to the Withdrawal Charge. The Guarantee Benefit Fee and the M&E Charge shall not be treated as a Distribution or Excess Withdrawal for this purpose.

**Floating GLWB Rider v1** Provided all conditions are met, the Floating GLWB Rider v1, not available after January 18, 2015, provides an annual withdrawal amount that is guaranteed for the lifetime of the Covered Person(s) according to a floating schedule that varies the GAW% based on the age of the Covered Person(s) and the 10-Year Treasury Yield. The Guarantee Benefit Fee is calculated as a percentage of the Covered Fund Value.

**Floating GLWB Rider v2** Provided all conditions are met, the Floating GLWB Rider v2, available beginning January 19, 2015, provides an annual withdrawal amount that is guaranteed for the lifetime of the Covered Person(s) according to a floating schedule that varies the GAW% based on the age of the Covered Person(s) and the 10-Year Treasury Yield. The Guarantee Benefit Fee is calculated as a percentage of the Benefit Base.

**GLWB Accumulation Phase** The period of time between the GLWB Rider Election Date and the Initial Installment Date.

**GLWB Rider** The Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (GLWB) Rider issued to the Owner which specifies the benefits, rights, privileges, and obligations of the Owner and Empower in the Income Segment. The GLWB Rider is initiated by allocating contributions to an Income Segment Covered Fund. All guarantees are subject to the claims paying ability of Empower.

**GLWB Rider Election Date** The Business Day on which the Owner or Beneficiary elects the GLWB option in a GLWB Rider by allocating GLWB Rider Contributions to the Covered Fund(s). The GLWB Rider Election Date will be the date upon which the Initial Benefit Base is calculated and before the Owner attains the age of 85 years old.

**Grantor** The natural person(s) who is treated under Sections 671 through 679 of the Code as owning the assets of a Grantor Trust. Generally, the Grantor is the creator of the trust relationship and is responsible for any tax liability on trust assets. All Grantors must be individuals.

**Grantor Trust** A trust, the assets of which are treated under Sections 671 through 679 of the Code as being owned by the Grantor(s). We allow a Grantor Trust to be an Owner only if it either has a single Grantor who is a natural person, or two Grantors who are one another's Spouse as of the Effective Date. Generally, if a trust is a Grantor Trust, the Grantor is treated as the owner of the assets, the trust is disregarded as a separate tax entity, and all income is taxed to the Grantor.

**Guarantee Benefit Fee** The fee associated with the Income Segment and GLWB Rider. The Guarantee Benefit Fee may be referred to as the GLWB Rider Fee.

**Guaranteed Annual Withdrawal (GAW)** For purposes of the GLWB Rider, the annualized withdrawal amount that we guarantee for the lifetime of the Covered Person(s).

**Guaranteed Annual Withdrawal Percentage (GAW%)** The percentage of the Benefit Base that determines the amount of the GAW.

**Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit (GLWB)** A payment option offered by the GLWB Rider that pays Installments during the life of the Covered Person(s). The Covered Person(s) can receive periodic payments in either monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual Installments that in total over a 12-month period equal the GAW.

**Income Segment** Assets allocated to the Sub-Account(s) associated with the optional GLWB Rider attached to the Contract.

**Investment Segment** Assets allocated to the Sub-Accounts not associated with the optional GLWB Rider attached to the Contract.

**Installments** Periodic payments of the GAW.

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**Mortality and Expense Risk Charge (M&E Charge)** An amount deducted from your Annuity Account Value at the end of each valuation period to compensate Empower for bearing certain mortality and expense risks under the Contract.

**Non-Qualified Annuity Contract** An annuity Contract which is not intended to satisfy the requirements of Section 408(b) (IRAs) or Section 408A (Roth IRAs) of the Code. We may issue this Contract as a Non-Qualified Annuity Contract.

**Owner (Joint Owner) or You** The person or persons named in the Contract who is entitled to exercise all rights and privileges under the Contract while the Annuitant is living. Joint Owners must be one another's Spouse as of the Effective Date and must both be natural persons. The Annuitant will be the Owner unless otherwise indicated in the application. If the Owner intends to hold the Contract as a Qualified Annuity Contract, the Owner must be the Annuitant and a Joint Owner is not permitted. The Owner must be either a natural person or a Grantor Trust. If the Owner is a Grantor Trust, all references to the life, age or death of the Owner pertain to the life, age or death of the Grantor(s).

**Portfolio** A registered management investment company, or portfolio or series thereof, in which the assets of the Series Account may be invested.

**Qualified Annuity Contract** An annuity contract that is intended to qualify under Section 408(b) (IRAs) or Section 408A (Roth IRAs) of the Code. We may issue this Contract as a Qualified Annuity Contract.

**Series Account** Variable Annuity-2 Series Account of New York, the segregated asset account established by Empower under New York law and registered with the SEC as a unit investment trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"). The Series Account is also referred to as the separate account.

**Spouse** A person recognized as a spouse in the state where the couple was legally married. The term does not include a party to a registered domestic partnership, civil union, or similar formal relationship recognized under state law that is not denominated a marriage under that state's law.

**Sub-Account** A division of the Series Account containing the shares of a Portfolio in the Investment Segment, the Income Segment, or both. There is a Sub-Account for each Portfolio. We may also refer to a Sub-Account as an "investment option" in the Prospectus, SAI, or Series Account financial statements.

**Transfer** Moving amounts from and among the Sub-Account(s).

**Withdrawal Charge** The amount we deduct from premature surrenders or partial withdrawals. The charge applies to amounts withdrawn and varies depending upon the age of the Contribution withdrawn. The Withdrawal Charge is also known as a deferred sales load or contingent deferred sales charge.

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#### UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CONTRACT
The information in this section of the Annual Notice is a summary of certain Contract features that have changed since May 1, 2025. This may not reflect all of the changes that have occurred since you entered into your Contract.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All of the LVIP Macquarie funds changed their name to remove Macquarie and was replaced with Nomura in the fund name. Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited was also removed as the sub-adviser for the various LVIP Macquarie funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; All of the Macquarie VIP funds changed their name to remove Macquarie and was replaced with Nomura in the fund name. Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited was also removed as the sub-adviser for the various Macquarie funds.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Neuberger Berman AMT Sustainable Equity Portfolio changed its name to the Neuberger Berman AMT Quality Equity Portfolio.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Invesco<sup>®</sup> Oppenheimer V.I. International Growth Fund changed its name to the Invesco<sup>®</sup> V.I. International Growth Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Invesco Asset Management Limited was removed as the sub-adviser for the Invesco<sup>®</sup> V.I. Global Real Estate Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Columbia Small Cap Value Fund changed its name to the Columbia Small Cap Value Discovery Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Putnam VT Research Fund changed its name to the Putnam VT U.S. Research Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ClearBridge Variable Large Cap Growth Portfolio was reorganized into LVIP ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The American Funds Insurance Series<sup>®</sup> International Fund changed its name to the American Funds Insurance Series<sup>®</sup> – EUPAC Fund™.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; For updated Fund performance and fee information please see APPENDIX: INVESTMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE CONTRACT. <br>

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#### IMPORTANT INFORMATION YOU SHOULD CONSIDER ABOUT THE CONTRACT

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| **FEES, EXPENSES, AND ADJUSTMENTS** | **FEES, EXPENSES, AND ADJUSTMENTS** |
| **Are There Charges or Adjustments for Early Withdrawals?** | **Yes.** If you surrender or make a withdrawal from your Contract within seven (7) years following your last purchase payment and before the Annuity Commencement Date, you will be assessed a Withdrawal Charge of up to 7% on the amount of the withdrawal minus the free withdrawal amount. The Withdrawal Charge starts at 7% and declines to 0% over seven (7) years. For example, assume you purchased a Contract with a single Contribution of $100,000 and surrender the Contract during the first Contract Year your free withdrawal amount is $10,000 (10%x$100,000). The Withdrawal Charge is 7% of the amount withdrawn. You will be assessed a Withdrawal Charge of $6,300 (7%x $90,000) on the remaining amount of your surrender request.<br> For additional information about charges for surrenders and early withdrawals, see "Fee Tables - Owner Transaction Expenses" , "Charges and Deductions - Withdrawal Charge" , and "Charges and Deductions – Free Withdrawals" in the Prospectus. |
| **Are There Transaction Charges?** | **No.** Currently, there is no charge for transfers. We reserve the right to impose such a charge in the future. <br> For additional information about transaction charges, see "Fee Tables" , "Transfers", and "Charges and Deductions" in the Prospectus. |
| **Are There Ongoing Fees and Expenses?** | **Yes.** The table below describes the fees and expenses that you may pay *each year*, depending on the options you choose. Please refer to your Contract specifications page for information about the specific fees you will pay each year based on the options you have elected. |

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| **Annual Fee**  | **Minimum**  | **Maximum**  |
| Base contract <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| Investment options (Fund fees and expenses) <sup>(2)</sup> | 0.25% | 3.48% |
| **Optional benefits available for an additional charge (for a single optional benefit, if elected)** |  |  |
| Optional Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit Riders <sup>(3)</sup> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great-West Secure Income Foundation GLWB Rider (as a % of current Benefit Base; available beginning January 19, 2015)  | 0.90% | 1.50% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Floating GLWB Rider v1 (as a % of current Covered Fund Value; not available after January 18, 2015)  | 0.70% | 1.50% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Floating GLWB Rider v2 (as a % of current Benefit Base; available beginning January 19, 2015) | 0.65% | 1.50% |
| Death Benefit Options <sup>(4)</sup> |  |  |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Option 1: Return of Annuity Account Value | 1.00% | 1.00% |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Option 2: Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit | 1.20% | 1.20% |

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*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We calculate the Base Contract fee by dividing the total amount we receive from the mortality and expense risk charge (Including an amount added for the death benefit option) for the last fiscal year by the total average net assets attributable to the Contracts for that year. (See "Fee Tables" and "Charges and Deductions")* 

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 *As a percentage of Portfolio assets.* 

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 *With charges assessed quarterly, as a percentage of the current Covered Fund Value or Benefit Base.* 

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <sup>(4)</sup> <br>

*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; This fee is added to the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge based on the Death Benefit Option selected as a percentage of Annuity Account Value.*

Because your Contract is customizable, the options and benefits you choose can affect how much you will pay. To help you understand the cost of owning your Contract, the following table shows the lowest and highest cost you could pay *each year*, based

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on current charges. These estimates assume that you do not take any withdrawals from the Contract, **which could add surrender charges, that substantially increase costs.**

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| **Lowest Annual Cost:<br>$1,269**  | **Highest Annual Cost:<br>$6,073**  |
| Assumes: | Assumes: |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; • &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Investment of $100,000 <br>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5% annual appreciation<br>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Least expensive combination of Base Contract fee and Portfolio fees and expenses<br>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No optional benefits<br>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No additional Contributions, transfers or withdrawals<br>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No sales charges<br>| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; • &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Investment of $100,000<br>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5% annual appreciation<br>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Most expensive combination of Base Contract fee, optional benefits and Portfolio fees and expenses<br>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No additional Contributions, transfers, or withdrawals<br>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No sales charges<br>|

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| **RISKS** | **RISKS** |
| **Is There A Risk of Loss from Poor Performance?** | **Yes. You can lose money by investing in this Contract, including loss of principal.<br> For additional information about the risk of loss, see "Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company", "The Series Account" and "The Portfolios" in the Prospectus.**  |
| **Is This a Short-Term Investment?** | **No.** This Contract is not a short-term investment and is not appropriate for an investor who needs ready access to cash. Although you are permitted to take withdrawals or surrender the Contract, federal and state income taxes may apply.<br> Withdrawals will reduce your contract value and death benefit. <br> The benefits of tax deferral and living benefit protections also mean the Contract is less beneficial to investors with a short time horizon.<br> For additional information about the investment profile of the Contract, see "Charges and Deductions" and "Seek Tax Advice" in the Prospectus. |
| **What Are the Risks Associated with Investment Options?** | An investment in this Contract is subject to the risk of poor investment performance and can vary depending on the performance of the Investment Options available under the Contract.<br> Each Investment Option has its own unique risks.<br> You should review the prospectuses for the available Portfolio and consult with your financial professional before making an investment decision.<br> For additional information about the risks associated with Investment Options, see "The Portfolios" in the Prospectus. |
| **What Are The Risks Related to the Insurance Company?** | An investment in the Contract is subject to the risks related to the Company. Any obligations (including under the Guaranteed Account), guarantees, or benefits under the Contract are subject to the claims-paying ability of the Company. More information about the Company, including its financial strength ratings, is available upon request at no charge by calling us at 1-877-723-8723 or writing us at the address shown on the cover page.<br> For additional information about Company risks, see "Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company" in the Prospectus. |

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| **RESTRICTIONS** | **RESTRICTIONS** |
| **Are There Restrictions on the Investment Options?** | **Yes.** Currently, there is no charge for transfers. We reserve the right to impose such a charge in the future.<br> We reserve the right to remove or substitute Portfolios as Investment Options that are available under the Contract. We also reserve the right to restrict the allocation of additional Contributions and/or transfers of contract value to a Portfolio if we determine the Portfolio no longer meets one or more of our Portfolio selection criteria and/or if a Portfolio has not attracted significant contract owner assets.<br> For additional information about Investment Options, see "Charges and Deductions", "The Portfolios" and "Addition, Deletion or Substitution of Sub-Accounts" in the Prospectus. |
| **Are There Any Restrictions on Contract Benefits?** | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **Yes. If you elect the Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit rider:**<br> • &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Investment Options available to you under the Contract will be limited.<br>• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Withdrawals from contract value that exceed the annual withdrawal amount under the rider may significantly reduce or eliminate the rider benefits.<br>•  We may stop offering an optional benefit rider at any time.<br> Withdrawals may also reduce the death benefit by an amount greater than the value withdrawn.<br> For additional information about the optional benefits, see "Guaranteed Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit" and "Death Benefit" in the Prospectus. |

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| **TAXES** | **TAXES** |
| **What Are the Contract's Tax Implications?** | You should consult with a qualified tax advisor regarding the federal tax implications of an investment in, payments received under, and other transactions in connection with this Contract.<br> If you purchase the Contract through a tax-qualified plan or individual retirement arrangement (IRA), you do not get any additional tax deferral. Generally, all earnings on the investments underlying the Contract are tax-deferred until distributed or deemed distributed. A distribution from a non-Qualified Contract, which includes a surrender, withdrawal, payment of a death benefit, or annuity income payments, will generally result in taxable income if there has been an increase in the contract value. In the case of a Qualified Contract, a distribution generally will result in taxable income even if there has not been an increase in the contract value. In certain circumstances, a 10% additional tax may also apply if the Owner takes a withdrawal before age 59½. All amounts includable in income with respect to the Contract are taxed as ordinary income; no amounts are taxed at the special lower rates applicable to long term capital gains and corporate dividends.<br> For additional information about tax implications, see "Seek Tax Advice" and "Tax Consequences of Withdrawals" in the Prospectus. |

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| **CONFLICTS OF INTEREST** | **CONFLICTS OF INTEREST** |
| **How Are Investment Professionals Compensated?** | We pay eligible broker/dealers compensation for the promotion and sale of the Contract. Compensation paid to eligible broker/dealers is not paid directly by the Owner or the Series Account. The Company intends to fund this compensation through a number of sources, such as fees and charges imposed under the Contract and payable to the Company, and from profits on payments received by the Company from Portfolios' advisers or administrators for providing administrative, marketing, and other support and services to the Portfolios. The Company pays a portion of these proceeds to eligible broker/dealers for distribution services.<br> For additional information about compensation, see "Distribution of the Contracts" and "Payments We Receive" in the Prospectus. |
| **Should I Exchange My Contract?** | Some investment professionals may have a financial incentive to offer you a new contract in place of the contract you already own. You should only exchange your current contract if you determine, after comparing the features, fees, and risks of both contracts, that it is better for you to purchase the new contract rather than continue to own your existing contract.<br> For additional information about exchanges, see "Seek Tax Advice" in the Prospectus. |

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#### APPENDIX: INVESTMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE UNDER THE CONTRACT
The following is a list of Portfolios available under the Contract. More information about the Portfolios is available in the prospectuses for the Portfolios, which may be amended from time to time and can be found online at www.protective.com/eprospectus. You can also request this information at no cost by calling 877-723-8723 or by sending an email request to prospectus@protective.com. Depending on the optional benefits you choose, you may not be able to invest in certain Portfolios.

The current expenses and performance information below reflects fee and expenses of the Portfolios, but do not reflect the other fees and expenses that your Contract may charge. Expenses would be higher and performance would be lower if these other charges were included. Each Portfolio's past performance is not necessarily an indication of future performance.

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| **Asset <br>Allocation <br>Type** | **Portfolio Company - Investment Adviser; <br>*Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable*<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Net <br>Annual <br>Expenses – <br>Current <br>Expenses** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |
| **Asset <br>Allocation <br>Type** | **Portfolio Company - Investment Adviser; <br>*Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable*<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Net <br>Annual <br>Expenses – <br>Current <br>Expenses** | **1 Year**  | **5 Year**  | **10 Year**  |
| U.S. Equity | Alger Small Cap Growth Portfolio - Class I-2<sup>(2)</sup> | 0.97% | 5.91% | -4.93% | 8.83% |
| Sector Equity | ALPS/Alerian Energy Infrastructure Portfolio - Class III | 1.30% | 4.66% | 22.60% | 10.70% |
| International <br>Equity | ALPS/Global Opportunity Portfolio - Class III<sup>(1)</sup> | 1.76% | 1.36% | 6.30% | 9.36% |
| International <br>Equity | American Funds Insurance Series<sup>®</sup> Capital World Growth and Income Fund<sup>®</sup> - Class 4 - Capital Research and Management Company <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.91% | 24.46% | 10.01% | 10.74% |
| International <br>Equity | American Funds Insurance Series<sup>®</sup> EUPAC Fund<sup>™</sup> - Class 4 - Capital Research and Management Company <sup>(1)</sup> (formerly, American Funds Insurance Series<sup>®</sup> International Fund) | 0.97% | 26.41% | 3.14% | 6.73% |
| U.S. Equity | American Funds Insurance Series<sup>®</sup> Growth Fund - Class 4 - Capital Research and Management Company  | 0.83% | 19.93% | 13.09% | 17.67% |
| U.S. Equity | American Funds Insurance Series<sup>®</sup> Growth-Income Fund - Class 4 - Capital Research and Management Company  | 0.78% | 17.77% | 13.62% | 13.63% |
| International <br>Equity | American Funds Insurance Series<sup>®</sup> New World Fund<sup>®</sup> - Class 4 - Capital Research and Management Company <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.07% | 27.92% | 5.06% | 8.98% |
| U.S. Equity | American Funds Insurance Series<sup>®</sup> Washington Mutual Investors Fund<sup>SM</sup> - Class 4 - Capital Research and Management Company <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.75% | 16.90% | 13.60% | 12.08% |
| Allocation | BlackRock 60/40 Target Allocation ETF V.I. Fund - Class III <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.58% | 15.37% | 7.05% | 8.45% |
| Allocation | BlackRock Global Allocation V.I. Fund - Class III <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.01% | 19.42% | 5.51% | 7.33% |
| Taxable Bond | BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund - Class III <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.78% | 9.09% | 4.57% | 6.07% |
| Sector Equity | BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios: Technology Growth Portfolio - Service Shares - *Newton Investment Management North America, LLC*<sup>(2)</sup> | 1.07% | 27.87% | 8.96% | 16.97% |
| U.S. Equity | BNY Mellon Variable Investment Fund: Appreciation Portfolio - Service Shares - *Fayez Sarofim & Company*<sup>(2)</sup> | 1.10% | 9.78% | 9.08% | 12.63% |
| U.S. Equity | ClearBridge Variable Mid Cap Portfolio - Class II - Franklin Temleton Fund Adviser, LLC <sup>(2)</sup> | 1.07% | 4.08% | 4.23% | 7.24% |
| U.S. Equity | ClearBridge Variable Small Cap Growth Portfolio - Class II - Franklin Temleton Fund Adviser, LLC <sup>(2)</sup> | 1.06% | 8.97% | -0.42% | 9.11% |
| U.S. Equity | Columbia Variable Portfolio - Small Cap Value Discovery Fund - Class 2 <sup>(1)(2)</sup> (formerly, Columbia Variable Portfolio - Small Cap Value Fund) | 1.13% | 14.66% | 12.19% | 11.20% |
| Taxable Bond | Columbia Variable Portfolio - Strategic Income Fund - Class 2 <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.94% | 6.88% | 1.87% | 3.99% |
| U.S. Equity | DWS Small Mid Cap Value VIP - Class B <sup>(1)(2)</sup> | 1.17% | 17.85% | 9.27% | 7.18% |

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| **Asset <br>Allocation <br>Type** | **Portfolio Company - Investment Adviser; <br>*Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable*<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Net <br>Annual <br>Expenses – <br>Current <br>Expenses** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |
| **Asset <br>Allocation <br>Type** | **Portfolio Company - Investment Adviser; <br>*Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable*<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Net <br>Annual <br>Expenses – <br>Current <br>Expenses** | **1 Year**  | **5 Year**  | **10 Year**  |
| Taxable Bond | Eaton Vance VT Floating-Rate Income Fund - Initial Class | 1.19% | 3.95% | 4.64% | 4.43% |
| Allocation | Empower Aggressive Profile Fund - Investor Class | 1.13% | 17.42% | 9.27% | 10.20% |
| Taxable Bond | *Empower Bond Index Fund - Investor Class - Franklin Advisers, Inc. and Franklin Advisory Services, LLC* | 0.49% | 6.62% | -1.00% | 1.43% |
| Allocation | Empower Conservative Profile Fund - Investor Class<sup>(1)</sup> | 0.76% | 8.19% | 3.35% | 4.63% |
| Taxable Bond | *Empower Core Bond Fund - Investor Class - Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.; Wellington Management Company LLP<sup>(1)</sup>* | 0.70% | 6.75% | -0.68% | 2.05% |
| International <br>Equity | Empower Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Investor Class - *Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.; Lazard Asset Management LLC*<sup>(1)</sup> | 1.26% | 32.78% | 3.49% |  |
| Taxable Bond | *Empower Global Bond Fund - Investor Class - Insight North America LLC; RBC Global Asset Management (UK) Limited<sup>(1)</sup>* | 0.99% | 7.54% | -2.20% | 0.27% |
| Taxable Bond | Empower High Yield Bond Fund - Investor Class - *Franklin Advisers, Inc*<sup>(1)</sup> | 0.93% | 8.96% | 3.57% | 5.98% |
| Taxable Bond | Empower Inflation-Protected Securities Fund - Investor Class - *Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.*<sup>(1)</sup> | 0.70% | 6.75% | 1.87% |  |
| International <br>Equity | *Empower International Growth Fund - Investor Class - J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.; Lazard Asset Management LLC<sup>(1)</sup>* | 1.20% | 11.55% | -0.02% | 6.08% |
| International <br>Equity | *Empower International Index Fund - Investor Class - Irish Life Investment Managers Limited* | 0.58% | 30.92% | 8.38% | 7.73% |
| International <br>Equity | *Empower International Value Fund - Investor Class - LSV Asset Management; Massachusetts Financial Services Company* | 1.07% | 39.10% | 10.23% | 9.23% |
| U.S. Equity | *Empower Large Cap Growth Fund - Investor Class - Victory Capital Management, Inc.; J.P. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.* | 0.98% | 13.98% | 12.14% | 16.21% |
| U.S. Equity | *Empower Large Cap Value Fund - Investor Class - T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.; Putnam Investment Management, LLC<sup>(1)</sup>* | 0.96% | 16.93% | 12.98% | 11.67% |
| Allocation | Empower Lifetime 2015 Fund - Investor Class<sup>(1)</sup> | 0.74% | 10.14% | 4.24% | 6.01% |
| Allocation | Empower Lifetime 2020 Fund - Investor Class<sup>(1)</sup> | 0.76% | 10.69% | 4.53% |  |
| Allocation | Empower Lifetime 2025 Fund - Investor Class<sup>(1)</sup> | 0.79% | 11.70% | 4.96% | 6.98% |
| Allocation | Empower Lifetime 2030 Fund - Investor Class<sup>(1)</sup> | 0.81% | 12.97% | 5.63% |  |
| Allocation | Empower Lifetime 2035 Fund - Investor Class<sup>(1)</sup> | 0.83% | 14.35% | 6.46% | 8.45% |
| Allocation | Empower Lifetime 2040 Fund - Investor Class<sup>(1)</sup> | 0.85% | 15.68% | 7.28% |  |
| Allocation | Empower Lifetime 2045 Fund - Investor Class | 0.88% | 16.71% | 7.82% | 9.47% |
| Allocation | Empower Lifetime 2050 Fund - Investor Class | 0.88% | 17.26% | 8.03% |  |
| Allocation | Empower Lifetime 2055 Fund - Investor Class<sup>(1)</sup> | 0.88% | 17.71% | 8.05% | 9.58% |
| U.S. Equity | Empower Mid Cap Value Fund - Investor Class - *Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.*<sup>(1)</sup> | 1.05% | 8.32% | 10.63% | 9.40% |
| Allocation | Empower Moderate Profile Fund - Investor Class<sup>(1)</sup> | 0.90% | 11.96% | 5.91% | 7.17% |
| Allocation | Empower Moderately Aggressive Profile Fund - Investor Class | 1.13% | 13.79% | 7.01% | 8.20% |
| Allocation | Empower Moderately Conservative Profile Fund - Investor Class<sup>(1)</sup> | 0.81% | 10.03% | 4.61% | 5.87% |
| Taxable Bond | Empower Multi-Sector Bond Fund - Investor Class - *Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.; Virtus Fixed Income Advisers, LLC* <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.90% | 7.98% | 1.83% | 4.35% |
| Sector Equity | *Empower Real Estate Index Fund - Investor Class - Irish Life Investment Managers Limited<sup>(1)</sup>* | 0.65% | 3.16% | 5.95% | 4.13% |

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| **Asset <br>Allocation <br>Type** | **Portfolio Company - Investment Adviser; <br>*Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable*<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Net <br>Annual <br>Expenses – <br>Current <br>Expenses** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |
| **Asset <br>Allocation <br>Type** | **Portfolio Company - Investment Adviser; <br>*Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable*<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Net <br>Annual <br>Expenses – <br>Current <br>Expenses** | **1 Year**  | **5 Year**  | **10 Year**  |
| U.S. Equity | *Empower S&P 500<sup>®</sup> Index Fund - Investor Class - Irish Life Investment Managers Limited* | 0.49% | 17.30% | 13.85% | 14.22% |
| U.S. Equity | *Empower S&P Mid Cap 400<sup>®</sup> Index Fund - Investor Class - Irish Life Investment Managers Limited* | 0.54% | 6.94% | 8.49% | 10.10% |
| U.S. Equity | *Empower S&P SmallCap 600<sup>®</sup> Index Fund - Investor Class - Irish Life Investment Managers Limited <sup>(1)</sup>* | 0.56% | 5.55% | 6.70% | 9.24% |
| Allocation | Empower SecureFoundation<sup>®</sup> Balanced Fund - Class L<sup>(1)</sup> | 0.83% | 12.67% | 5.32% | 7.14% |
| Taxable Bond | Empower Short Duration Bond Fund - Investor Class - *Franklin Advisers, Inc* <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.60% | 5.29% | 2.11% | 2.48% |
| U.S. Equity | Empower Small Cap Growth Fund - Investor Class - *Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC; Peregrine Capital Management, LLC*<sup>(1)</sup> | 1.19% | 7.81% | 3.21% | 9.88% |
| U.S. Equity | Empower Small Cap Value Fund - Investor Class - *Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management, LLC; Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.*<sup>(1)</sup> | 1.09% | 4.08% | 9.30% | 8.79% |
| U.S. Equity | Empower T. Rowe Price Mid Cap Growth Fund - Investor Class <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.02% | 2.99% | 3.61% | 9.64% |
| Taxable Bond | Empower U.S. Government Securities Fund - Investor Class <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.60% | 6.60% | -0.71% | 1.20% |
| Taxable Bond | Federated Hermes High Income Bond Fund II - Service Class <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.06% | 8.18% | 3.45% | 5.33% |
| *Allocation*  | *Fidelity<sup>®</sup> VIP Balanced Portfolio - Service Class 2 - FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited; Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited; Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited*  | *0.66%*  | *14.96%*  | *9.24%*  | *10.84%*  |
| *Money Market*  | *Fidelity<sup>®</sup> VIP Government Money Market Portfolio - Initial Class - FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited; Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited; Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited*  | *0.25%*  | *4.13%*  | *3.10%*  | *2.03%*  |
| *International <br>Equity*  | *Fidelity<sup>®</sup> VIP International Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Service Class 2 - FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited; Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited; FIL Investment Advisors; FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Limited; Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited*  | *1.02%*  | *18.36%*  | *5.99%*  | *9.53%*  |
| Allocation | First Trust/Dow Jones Dividend & Income Allocation Portfolio - Class I  | 1.18% | 5.30% | 3.98% | 6.68% |
| Allocation | Franklin Income VIP Fund - Class 4 | 0.82% | 12.43% | 7.54% | 7.19% |
| International <br>Equity | Goldman Sachs VIT U.S. Equity Insights Fund - Service Class <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.77% | 15.49% | 13.56% | 13.48% |
| U.S. Equity | Invesco<sup>®</sup> V.I. Core Equity Fund - Series II <sup>(2)</sup> | 1.05% | 15.88% | 12.52% | 11.46% |
| U.S. Equity | Invesco<sup>®</sup> V.I. Core Plus Bond Fund - Series II <sup>(1)</sup>  | 0.87% | 6.96% | -0.36% | 2.73% |
| International <br>Equity | Invesco<sup>®</sup> V.I. EQV International Equity Fund - Series II<sup>(2)</sup> | 1.15% | 16.23% | 3.42% | 5.95% |
| Sector Equity | Invesco<sup>®</sup> V.I. Global Real Estate Fund - Series II | 1.27% | 7.61% | 1.49% | 2.18% |
| U.S. Equity | Invesco<sup>®</sup> V.I. Growth and Income Fund - Series II | 1.00% | 15.30% | 12.56% | 10.46% |
| International <br>Equity | Invesco<sup>®</sup> V.I. International Growth Fund - Series II <sup>(1)(2)</sup> (formerly, Invesco<sup>®</sup> Oppenheimer V.I. International Growth Fund) | 1.25% | 15.53% | 1.88% | 5.34% |
| U.S. Equity | Invesco<sup>®</sup> V.I. Main Street Small Cap Fund<sup>®</sup> - Series II  | 1.09% | 8.44% | 8.07% | 10.31% |
| U.S. Equity | Invesco<sup>®</sup> V.I. Small Cap Equity Fund - Series II <sup>(2)</sup> | 1.21% | 7.83% | 7.06% | 9.28% |
| Allocation | Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio - Service Shares | 0.87% | 14.82% | 8.21% | 9.86% |

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| **Asset <br>Allocation <br>Type** | **Portfolio Company - Investment Adviser; <br>*Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable*<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Net <br>Annual <br>Expenses – <br>Current <br>Expenses** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |
| **Asset <br>Allocation <br>Type** | **Portfolio Company - Investment Adviser; <br>*Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable*<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Net <br>Annual <br>Expenses – <br>Current <br>Expenses** | **1 Year**  | **5 Year**  | **10 Year**  |
| U.S. Equity | Janus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio - Service Shares | 0.97% | 7.41% | 7.35% | 12.51% |
| Taxable Bond | Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Portfolio - Service Shares <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.82% | 7.22% | -0.47% | 2.07% |
| U.S. Equity | Janus Henderson Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service Shares <sup>(1)(2)</sup> | 1.08% | 6.29% | 8.43% | 8.40% |
| International <br>Equity | Janus Henderson Overseas Portfolio - Service Shares <sup>(2)</sup> | 0.96% | 28.58% | 9.17% | 8.97% |
| U.S. Equity | Lord Abbett Series Fund - Developing Growth Portfolio - Class VC <sup>(1)(2)</sup> | 1.04% | 14.59% | -1.17% | 11.03% |
| Taxable Bond | LVIP American Century Inflation Protection Fund - Service Class - Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation <sup>(1)(2)</sup> | 0.72% | 6.33% | 0.62% | 2.61% |
| U.S. Equity | LVIP American Century Mid Cap Value Fund - Service Class - Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.01% | 8.83% | 8.72% | 8.96% |
| U.S. Equity | LVIP American Century Value Fund - Service Class - Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.86% | 15.85% | 11.47% | 10.07% |
| U.S. Equity | LVIP ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund - Service Class - Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation<sup>(1)</sup> (formerly, ClearBridge Variable Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Class II) | 0.99% | 8.35% | 10.29% |  |
| U.S. Equity | LVIP JPMorgan Small Cap Core Fund - Service Class - Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation | 1.02% | 10.00% | 6.13% | 8.66% |
| Sector Equity | LVIP Nomura U.S. REIT Fund - Service Class - Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation - *Nomura Investments Fund Advisers; Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited*<sup>(1)(2)</sup> (formerly, LVIP Macquarie U.S. REIT Fund - Service Class)  | 1.13% | 0.72% | 5.24% | 3.74% |
| U.S. Equity | MFS<sup>®</sup> VIT II Blended Research<sup>®</sup> Core Equity Portfolio - Service Class - Massachusetts Financial Services Company <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.55% | 15.82% | 15.01% | 13.59% |
| International <br>Equity | MFS<sup>®</sup> VIT II International Growth Portfolio - Service Class - Massachusetts Financial Services Company <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.13% | 20.81% | 6.80% | 9.60% |
| Sector Equity | MFS<sup>®</sup> VIT II Technology Portfolio - Service Class - Massachusetts Financial Services Company <sup>(1)</sup> | 1.07% | 16.28% | 12.17% | 18.35% |
| U.S. Equity | MFS<sup>®</sup> VIT III Blended Research<sup>®</sup> Small Cap Equity Portfolio - Service Class - Massachusetts Financial Services Company <sup>(1)</sup> | 0.83% | 5.49% | 6.62% | 8.82% |
| U.S. Equity | Morgan Stanley VIF Discovery Portfolio - Class II<sup>(1)(2)</sup> | 1.05% | 12.44% | -5.46% | 14.04% |
| U.S. Equity | Neuberger Berman AMT Quality Equity Portfolio - Class S (formerly, Neuberger Berman AMT Sustainable Equity Portfolio) | 1.12% | 13.43% | 12.54% | 12.66% |
| International <br>Equity | Nomura VIP Emerging Markets Series - Service Class - Delaware Management Company, a series of Nomura Investment Management Business Trust <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <sup>(1)</sup> (formerly, Macquarie VIP Emerging Markets Series) | 1.46% | 80.77% | 8.48% | 11.85% |
| Sector Equity | Nomura VIP Energy Series - Service Class - Delaware Management Company, a series of Nomura Investment Management Business Trust - *Van Eck Associates Corporation* <sup>(1)</sup> (formerly, Macquarie VIP Energy Series) | 1.10% | 11.89% | 18.61% | 1.74% |

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| **Asset <br>Allocation <br>Type** | **Portfolio Company - Investment Adviser; <br>*Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable*<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Net <br>Annual <br>Expenses – <br>Current <br>Expenses** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |
| **Asset <br>Allocation <br>Type** | **Portfolio Company - Investment Adviser; <br>*Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable*<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Net <br>Annual <br>Expenses – <br>Current <br>Expenses** | **1 Year**  | **5 Year**  | **10 Year**  |
| International <br>Equity | Nomura VIP International Core Equity Series - Service Class - Delaware Management Company, a series of Nomura Investment Management Business Trust <sup>(1)(2)</sup> (formerly, MacquarieVIP International Core Equity Series) | 1.11% | 24.17% | 7.83% | 6.62% |
| U.S. Equity | Nomura VIP Small Cap Value Series - Service Class - Delaware Management Company, a series of Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (formerly, Macquarie VIP Small Cap Value Series) | 1.04% | 7.83% | 8.93% | 8.84% |
| Commodities | PIMCO VIT CommodityRealReturn<sup>®</sup> Strategy Portfolio - Advisor Class - Pacific Investment Management Company LLC <sup>(1)</sup> | 3.29% | 18.85% | 10.47% | 6.43% |
| Taxable Bond | PIMCO VIT Long-Term U.S. Government Portfolio - Advisor Class - Pacific Investment Management Company LLC | 2.575% | 6.04% | -6.91% | -0.09% |
| Taxable Bond | PIMCO VIT Low Duration Portfolio - Advisor Class - Pacific Investment Management Company LLC | 0.76% | 5.42% | 1.47% | 1.69% |
| Taxable Bond | PIMCO VIT Real Return Portfolio - Advisor Class - Pacific Investment Management Company LLC | 1.49% | 7.74% | 1.11% | 3.11% |
| Taxable Bond | PIMCO VIT Short-Term Portfolio - Advisor Class - Pacific Investment Management Company LLC | 0.75% | 4.57% | 3.14% | 2.65% |
| Taxable Bond | PIMCO VIT Total Return Portfolio - Advisor Class - Pacific Investment Management Company LLC | 0.83% | 8.78% | -0.08% | 2.26% |
| U.S. Equity | *Putnam VT Core Equity Fund - Class IB - Franklin Advisers, Inc.; Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited*  | 0.92% | 16.81% | 15.96% | 15.20% |
| International <br>Equity | *Putnam VT Emerging Markets Equity Fund - Class IB - Franklin Advisers, Inc.; Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited; The Putnam Advisory Company, LLC <sup>(1)(2)</sup>* | 1.35% | 34.10% | 3.75% | 7.01% |
| International <br>Equity | *Putnam VT Focused International Equity Fund - Class IB - Franklin Advisers, Inc.; Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited; The Putnam Advisory Company, LLC<sup>(1)</sup>* | 1.03% | 36.44% | 9.13% | 9.38% |
| Allocation | *Putnam VT Global Asset Allocation Fund - Class IB - Franklin Advisers, Inc. - Putnam Investment Management, LLC; Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited; The Putnam Advisory Company, LLC<sup>(1)</sup>* | 1.09% | 14.38% | 8.39% | 8.43% |
| Taxable Bond | *Putnam VT Income Fund - Class IB - Franklin Advisers, Inc. - Putnam Investment Management, LLC; Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited*  | 0.82% | 7.25% | -1.13% | 1.89% |
| International <br>Equity | *Putnam VT International Equity Fund - Class IB - Franklin Advisers, Inc.; Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited; The Putnam Advisory Company, LLC* | 1.06% | 37.68% | 9.28% | 8.12% |
| International <br>Equity | *Putnam VT International Value Fund - Class IB - Franklin Advisers, Inc.; Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited; The Putnam Advisory Company, LLC*  | 1.06% | 34.68% | 12.49% | 8.86% |
| U.S. Equity | *Putnam VT Large Cap Growth Fund - Class IB - Franklin Advisers, Inc.; Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited* | 0.88% | 14.34% | 13.44% | 17.66% |
| U.S. Equity | Putnam VT Large Cap Value Fund - Class IB -*Franklin Advisers, Inc.; Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited*<sup>(2)</sup> | 0.79% | 20.35% | 15.38% | 13.30% |

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| **Asset <br>Allocation <br>Type** | **Portfolio Company - Investment Adviser; <br>*Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable*<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Net <br>Annual <br>Expenses – <br>Current <br>Expenses** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |  ***Average Annual Total Returns <br>(as of 12/31/2025)*** |
| **Asset <br>Allocation <br>Type** | **Portfolio Company - Investment Adviser; <br>*Sub-Adviser(s), as applicable*<sup>(2)</sup>** | **Net <br>Annual <br>Expenses – <br>Current <br>Expenses** | **1 Year**  | **5 Year**  | **10 Year**  |
| Taxable Bond | *Putnam VT Mortgage Securities Fund - Class IB - Franklin Advisers, Inc. - Putnam Investment Management, LLC; Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited<sup>(1)</sup>* | 0.75% | 9.09% | 0.83% | 1.62% |
| U.S. Equity | *Putnam VT Small Cap Growth Fund - Class IB - Franklin Advisers, Inc.; Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited<sup>(1)(2)</sup>* | 1.12% | 8.80% | 6.18% | 11.45% |
| U.S. Equity | *Putnam VT Small Cap Value Fund - Class IB - Franklin Advisers, Inc.; Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited*  | 1.02% | 5.27% | 10.99% | 9.13% |
| U.S. Equity | *Putnam VT U.S. Research Fund - Class IB - Franklin Advisers, Inc.; Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited; The Putnam Advisory Company, LLC (formerly, Putnam VT Research Fund)* | 0.93% | 17.88% | 14.52% | 15.07% |
| U.S. Equity | T. Rowe Price<sup>®</sup> Blue Chip Groth Portfolio - II Class | 1.00% | 18.43% | 11.41% | 15.25% |
| Sector Equity | T. Rowe Price<sup>®</sup> Health Sciences Portfolio - II Class | 1.11% | 17.80% | 3.86% | 8.70% |
| Sector Equity | VanEck<sup>®</sup> VIP Global Resources Fund - Class S | 1.32% | 36.17% | 10.24% | 8.06% |

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*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; These Portfolios and their investment advisers have entered into contractual fee waivers or expense reimbursement arrangements. These temporary fee reductions are reflected in their annual expenses. Those contractual arrangements are designed to reduce total annual Portfolio operating expenses for Contract Owners and will continue past the current year.*

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 *Please contact us if you any have questions about fund/portfolio availability.* 

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Please retain this Annual Notice for future reference. The last Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information for this Contract, dated May 1, 2019, contains more information about the Contract. The SAI may be obtained, free of charge, in the same manner as the Prospectus.

EDGAR Contract Identifier: C000129984

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