Wells Fargo RILA Decreases

Important dates for New Business

Registered Index-Linked Annuity Decreases – Effective May 21, 2026

Cash with Application/Wire

In order to receive the higher rate:

• Electronic applications must be submitted to your back office for approval by Wednesday, May 20. Paperwork and funds must be received by MassMutual Ascend within eight calendar days of the date the application was submitted to your back office.

Transfers and Rollovers

In order to receive the higher rate:

• Electronic applications must be submitted to your back office for approval by Wednesday, May 20 and received by MassMutual Ascend within eight calendar days of the date the application was submitted to your back office.
• Depending on when MassMutual Ascend received funds, the rates for 1-year strategies can be locked in using methods that are different from the methods used to lock in 5-year strategies. Please refer to the product prospectus for more information and detailed examples. 

Please refer to the table below for guidance on when funds must be received in order to receive the higher rate: