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EPISODE · Feb 21, 2026 · 3 MIN

[Series 6] 15, Variable Annuity Fees and Charges

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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and CFP designation. He is passionate about opening up information to help everyone prepare better for financial certification exams. This episode covers content for the Series 6 Exam exam. In this episode you will learn: - What the mortality and expense (M&E) risk charge covers and why it is unique to insurance products. - How administrative fees are assessed for the operational costs of an annuity contract. - The structure of surrender charges, including how they decline over a set period. - Key differences between the fee structures of variable annuities and mutual funds. - A mnemonic device, "SAM," to easily recall the primary fees associated with variable annuities for the exam. For more resources visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ and connect on LinkedIn at https://linkedin.com/in/chenran818

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