Equitable Investment Management Group, LLC

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
AXA EQUITABLE LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
(CURRENTLY NAMED
EQUITABLE FINANCIAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY)
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
CONSENT ORDER

3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
01/01/2011
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2015-0013-A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES CONDUCTED A STANDARD QUINQUENNIAL EXAMINATION OF THE MARKET CONDUCT
ACTIVITIES OF AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. THE NEW YORK STATE
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES ALLEGED THAT AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY VIOLATED CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE INSURANCE
LAW AND/OR DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2006 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010 IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN
CASES INVOLVING THE REPLACEMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES OR ANNUITY CONTRACTS, AND CERTAIN OTHER NEW YORK INSURANCE LAWS AND
REGULATIONS.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/11/2016
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 300,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ENTERED INTO A CONSENT ORDER WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL
SERVICES AND THE $300,000 FINE WAS PAID ON OCTOBER 11, 2016.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY PAID $300,000 FINE ON OCTOBER 11, 2016 AND AGREED TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO
COMPLY WITH THE NEW YORK INSURANCE LAW AND REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ITS INSURANCE PRODUCTS.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY CONSENTED TO THE IMPOSITION OF A CIVIL PENALTY IN THE SUM OF $300,000.00, STATED IN MITIGATION
THAT THE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT THE RESULT OF ANY CONSCIOUS COMPANY POLICY TO EVADE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INSURANCE LAW AND
DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS, AND AGREED TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY TO COMPLY WITH NEW YORK INSURANCE LAW AND DEPARTMENT
REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO ITS INSURANCE PRODUCTS IN THE FUTURE. THE CIVIL PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00 WAS PAID ON
OCTOBER 11, 2016.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
AXA EQUITABLE LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
(CURRENTLY NAMED
EQUITABLE FINANCIAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY)
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
CONSENT ORDER

3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
05/08/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
2017-0062-S
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES ("NYDFS") CONDUCTED A STANDARD QUINQUENNIAL EXAMINATION OF AXA EQUITABLE
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015. THE NYDFS ALLEGED THAT AXA EQUITABLE LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY VIOLATED CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE INSURANCE LAW AND/OR DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS DURING THE PERIOD JANUARY 1,
2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2015 IN CONNECTION WITH CERTAIN CASES INVOLVING THE REPLACEMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES OR ANNUITY
CONTRACTS, AND CERTAIN OTHER NEW YORK INSURANCE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/08/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 3,788,289.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ENTERED INTO A CONSENT ORDER WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL
SERVICES.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
AXA EQUITABLE PAID A FINE OF $3,788,289 ON MAY 10, 2017 AND AGREED TO IMPLEMENT REMEDIATION PLANS TO PROVIDE RESTITUTION TO
AFFECTED POLICYHOLDERS OR THEIR BENEFICIARIES.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY CONSENTED TO THE IMPOSITION OF A CIVIL PENALTY IN THE SUM OF $3,788,289.00, STATED IN
MITIGATION THAT THE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT THE RESULT OF ANY CONSCIOUS COMPANY POLICY TO EVADE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INSURANCE
LAW AND DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS, AND AGREED TO IMPLEMENT REMEDIATION PLANS TO PROVIDE RESTITUTION TO AFFECTED POLICYHOLDERS OR
THEIR BENEFICIARIES.

Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.

Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
AXA EQUITABLE LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
(CURRENTLY NAMED
EQUITABLE FINANCIAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY)
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND REGULATION, DIVISION OF INSURANCE
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
MONETARY FINE AND CONSENT ORDER
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 

08/24/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
100618, 1006019, AND 1006534
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND REGULATION, DIVISION OF INSURANCE ("SDDOI") INVESTIGATED AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY AND U.S. FINANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (TOGETHER, THE "COMPANIES") AND ALLEGED THAT THE COMPANIES VIOLATED CERTAIN
PROVISIONS OF THE INSURANCE LAW AND/OR DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH MAKING CERTAIN PAYMENTS, RESPONSES TO
INQUIRIES, AND PROVIDING INFORMATION REGARDING FOR CAUSE TERMINATIONS.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/24/2017
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 500.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
THE COMPANIES ENTERED INTO A CONSENT ORDER WITH THE SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND REGULATION, DIVISION OF
INSURANCE.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
A CIVIL PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 WAS ASSESSED, A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $500 WAS SENT ON AUGUST 23, 2017 AND RECEIVED
BY THE SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND REGULATION, DIVISION OF INSURANCE ON AUGUST 24, 2017.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE COMPANIES CONSENT TO THE IMPOSITION OF A CIVIL PENALTY IN THE SUM OF $500.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)

11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
AXA EQUITABLE LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
(CURRENTLY NAMED
EQUITABLE FINANCIAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY)
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
DELAWARE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
2.
Principal Sanction:
Other
Other Sanctions: 
MONETARY FINE AND CONSENT ORDER.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
10/01/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
3878-2018

5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Insurance
Other Product Types: 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE CONDUCTED A MARKET CONDUCT EXAMINATION OF AXA EQUITABLE LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND
ALLEGED THAT THE COMPANY VIOLATED CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE INSURANCE LAW AND/OR DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH
ANNUITY REPLACEMENTS.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Consent
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
10/01/2018
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 5,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
THE COMPANY ENTERED INTO A CONSENT ORDER WITH THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
A CIVIL PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $5000 WAS ASSESSED, A CHECK IN THE AMOUNT OF $5000 WAS SENT ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2018 AND
RECEIVED BY THE DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2018.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
THE COMPANY CONSENTED TO THE IMPOSITION OF A CIVIL PENALTY IN THE SUM OF $5000.

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page. 
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.

PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is 
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
EQUITABLE FINANCIAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC   
Other Federal   
State   
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions: 
EQUITABLE FINANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY IS REQUIRED TO DISTRIBUTE THE MONETARY PENALTY TO AFFECTED CLIENTS.
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 
07/18/2022
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
SEC ADMIN. PROC. FILE NO. 3-20931
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
Annuity(ies) - Variable
Other Product Types: 
yp
THE SPECIFIC PRODUCT INVOLVED IS THE EQUITABLE FINANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY EQUI-VEST PRODUCT.
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE SEC ALLEGED THAT SINCE AT LEAST 2016, EQUITABLE FINANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY ("EQUITABLE") PROVIDED QUARTERLY ACCOUNT
STATEMENTS THAT INCLUDED MISLEADING STATEMENTS AND OMISSIONS CONCERNING FEES PAID IN CONNECTION WITH ITS EQUI-VEST VARIABLE

ANNUITY PRODUCT, WHICH WAS SOLD PREDOMINANTLY IN THE 403(B) AND 457(B) DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN SPACE. WHILE THOSE FEES WERE
DESCRIBED IN DETAIL IN THE PROSPECTUS, THE ACCOUNT STATEMENTS CONTAINED NO CLARIFYING LANGUAGE OR REFERENCE TO THE PROSPECTUS.
THE SEC ALLEGED THAT THE ACCOUNT STATEMENTS LISTED ONLY CERTAIN TYPES OF ADMINISTRATIVE, TRANSACTION, AND PLAN OPERATING FEES BUT
OMITTED SIGNIFICANT DAILY FEES CAPTURED IN NET PERFORMANCE FIGURES BUT ONLY DESCRIBED IN THE PROSPECTUS. AS A RESULT, THE SEC
ALLEGED THAT EQUITABLE VIOLATED SECTIONS 17(A)(2) AND 17(A)(3) OF THE SECURITIES ACT.
8.
Current Status?      
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/18/2022
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
 Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 50,000,000.00
 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
 Disgorgement/Restitution
 Censure
 Cease and Desist/Injunction
 Bar
 Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
EQUITABLE FINANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY IS REQUIRED TO NOTIFY AFFECTED CLIENTS OF THE SETTLEMENT AND MODIFY ITS QUARTERLY
EQUI-VEST ACCOUNT STATEMENTS IN A MANNER NOT UNACCEPTABLE TO THE COMMISSION STAFF.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived: 
EQUITABLE FINANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS ORDERED TO PAY A MONETARY FINE OF $50,000,000.00.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
WHILE NEITHER ADMITTING OR DENYING THE ALLEGATIONS, EQUITABLE FINANCIAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AGREED TO ENHANCE EQUI-VEST
QUARTERLY ACCOUNT STATEMENTS TO EXPLICITLY REFER TO THE COMPLETE DISCLOSURES IN THE PROSPECTUS AND TO SUPPLEMENT ACCOUNT
STATEMENTS' DESCRIPTION OF RELATED TERMS. IN ADDITION, EQUITABLE AGREED TO PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY OF $50 MILLION, TO BE
DISTRIBUTED TO CURRENT AND FORMER CLIENTS WHO INVESTED IN EQUI-VEST CONTRACTS SINCE AT LEAST 2016.