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## Bridge® by EquiTrust: Tax-free LTC benefits through an indexed annuity

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|   SALES WEEK EquiTrust New Business Processing Standards = 5-8 business days (For in-good-order business, from application received to issue or request transfer of funds.) HELP CLIENTS TURN TAXABLE GAINS INTO TAX-FREE LTC BENEFITS Bridge® provides LTC coverage with tax perks If you have clients planning to use a taxable vehicle to cover potential long-term care (LTC) costs, it’s time to let them know there’s a more tax-friendly solution.   Offer up the possibility of using a 1035 exchange to transfer a Non-Qualified taxable annuity into Bridge.1 What’s the advantage? If your clients experience a qualifying LTC event and use the money in their annuity to cover associated expenses, the cost basis and the gain are available tax-free.2 See how it works: View flyer   Start the conversation today The Bridge microsite has everything you need to learn about, market and sell Bridge. Bridge microsite COMMISSION SPECIAL EXTENDED! All FIAs including Bridge®, plus WealthMax Bonus Life® — now available through June 30, 2025! LEARN MORE Want to talk through Bridge? Call Sales Support at 866-598-3694 or email Sales.Support@EquiTrust.com.  866-598-3694  \|   Sales.Support@EquiTrust.com   \|  Agents.EquiTrust.com Active Member 1 Subject to IRS daily maximum. 2 If under the age of 59½ at the time of withdrawal, an additional 10% IRS penalty may be imposed.   Bridge contract issued on Form Series ICC12-ET-EIA-2000(01-12) or ET-EIA-2000(11-21). Long-Term Care Rider issued on ET-LTC(04-22). EquiTrust does not offer investment advice to any individual or agent/producer and this material should not be construed as investment advice. Products underwritten, issued and distributed by EquiTrust Life Insurance Company, West Des Moines, Iowa. 2142-BRG-EM-SW (03-25) FOR FINANCIAL PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY 7100 Westown Parkway, Suite 200 West Des Moines, IA 50266 © EquiTrust 2025. All rights reserved. |
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