Annuity MRI Worksheet
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MRI Summary
Purpose: —
Goal Fit: —
Accumulation Value
$—
Current account / accumulation value
Surrender Value
$—
What the client can take today
Projected Lifetime Income
$—
Income base × payout factor
Quick Notes (what you learned / what matters)
Advisor Opportunities (bullets)
Tip: Use this page during your carrier service call + client meeting. The top summary becomes your “talk track” for the review.
1) Client / Contract Information
Client Name
Policy / Contract #
Type of Annuity
Select…
Fixed
Fixed Indexed
Variable
Immediate
Deferred Income
Other
Company
Date of Call
Spoke To
2) Current Contract Snapshot
As of (Previous Market Close)
Year Out of Surrender (if any)
Accumulation Value
Surrender Value
Death Benefit
% Cost of Surrender
Enter numbers without the $ sign; commas are optional.
3) Death Benefit Structure
How is death benefit calculated?
Select…
Original Premium
Highest Market Value (High Water Mark)
Annual % Increase (Roll-Up)
Return of Premium + Interest
Other
Other (if selected)
How do withdrawals affect death benefit?
4) Optional Riders
GMIB
—
Yes
No
GMWB
—
Yes
No
GLWB
—
Yes
No
Annual Benefit Increase (Roll-Up %)
Roll-Up Type
Select…
Simple
Compound
Step-Up Only (Market)
Other
5) Income Design
Income for
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Single Life
Joint Life
Period Certain
Other
Can income increase?
Select…
Yes
No
If yes, how? (step-ups / market-based / inflation rider / other)
6) Income Base Details (Critical)
Benefit Base
Current Income Base
Payout Factor (%)
Age Income Can Start
Maximum Deferral Age
Estimated Annual Lifetime Income (auto)
Estimated Monthly Income (auto)
Calculation uses:
Income Base × (Payout Factor ÷ 100)
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7) Fees & Costs
M&E Fee (%)
Rider Fee (%)
Subaccount Fees (%)
Total Internal Cost (auto)
Fee Notes
8) Liquidity Provisions
Free Withdrawal Amount (%)
RMD Friendly?
Select…
Yes
No
Unknown
Nursing Home Waiver?
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Yes
No
Unknown
Terminal Illness Waiver?
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Yes
No
Unknown
Confinement Waiver?
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Yes
No
Unknown
9) Investment / Allocation (if applicable)
Equities (%)
Bonds / Fixed Income (%)
Fixed Account / Other (%)
Compatible with rider requirements?
Select…
Yes
No
Unknown
Allocation Notes
10) Strategic Assessment
Primary Purpose of Contract
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Income
Death Benefit
Accumulation
Tax Deferral
Legacy + Income Blend
Does current structure match client goal?
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Yes
No
Partially
Unknown
Overall Recommendation
Select…
Keep as-is
Keep, adjust allocation/usage
Evaluate replacement options
Need more data
Improvement Opportunities
Advisor Next Steps
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