Form 485BPOS Nationwide VLI Separate

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April 27, 2026 12:19 PM EDT

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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 27, 2026

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM N-6

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933File No. 333-117998

Pre-Effective Amendment No.

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Post-Effective Amendment No. 39

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REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940File No. 811-21610

Amendment No. 155

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(Check appropriate box or boxes.)

Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7

(Exact Name of Registrant)

Nationwide Life Insurance Company

(Name of Depositor)

One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215

(Address of Depositor's Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(614) 249-7111

Depositor's Telephone Number, including Area Code

Denise L. Skingle, Senior Vice President and Secretary
One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

May 1, 2026

Approximate Date of Proposed Public Offering

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☒ on May 1, 2026 pursuant to paragraph (b)

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The Best of America Next Generation® II FPVUL

Individual Flexible Premium Variable Universal Life Insurance Policies

Issued by

Nationwide Life Insurance Company

through its

Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7

The date of this prospectus is May 1, 2026.

This prospectus contains basic information about the policies that should be understood before investing. Read this prospectus carefully and keep it for future reference.

Variable life insurance policies are complex products with unique benefits and advantages and are intended as a vehicle for long-term financial planning, not short-term savings. There are costs and charges associated with these benefits and advantages - costs and charges that are different, or do not exist at all within other life insurance products. With help from financial professionals, purchasers are encouraged to compare and contrast the costs and benefits of the policy described in this prospectus against those of other life insurance products, especially other variable life insurance products offered by Nationwide and its affiliates. This process of comparison and analysis should aid in determining whether the purchase of the policy described in this prospectus is consistent with the purchaser’s life insurance objectives, risk tolerance, investment time horizon, marital status, tax situation, and other personal characteristics and needs.

Variable life insurance policies are not insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other federal government agency, and are not deposits of, guaranteed by, or insured by the depository institution where offered or any of its affiliates. The SEC has not approved or disapproved these securities or determined if this prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. Additional information about certain investment products, including variable life insurance policies, has been prepared by the SEC’s staff and is available at Investor.gov.

The availability of investment options, policy benefits, or other policy features described in this prospectus may vary depending on the broker-dealer through which the policy is sold (see Appendix C: Financial Intermediary Variations for additional information).

Under state law a Policy Owner may, for a limited time, cancel the policy and receive a refund (commonly referred to as the "right to cancel" period). The length of the right to cancel period depends on state law and may vary depending on whether the policy was purchased to replace another policy. The minimum right to cancel period is 10 days. Upon cancellation, Nationwide will refund the amount prescribed by state law. The amount Nationwide refunds will be Cash Value and any charges deducted or, in certain states, the greater of the Premium paid or the policy's Cash Value plus any charges deducted. For more information, see Right to Cancel (Examination Right).

This prospectus is not an offering in any jurisdiction where such offering may not lawfully be made. Not all Riders, terms, conditions, benefits, programs, features, and investment options are available or approved for use in every state. Contact Nationwide to review a copy of the policy and any Riders or endorsements, see Contacting the Service Center. This prospectus contains all material rights and features of the policy.

The purpose of this policy is to provide life insurance protection for the beneficiary named by the Policy Owner. If the purchaser’s primary need is not life insurance protection, then purchasing this policy may not be in the best interest of the purchaser. Nationwide makes no claim that the policy is in any way similar or comparable to a systematic investment plan of a mutual fund.

If this policy is being purchased to replace existing life insurance, the purchaser should carefully consider the benefits, features, and costs of this policy versus those of the policy being replaced.

Nationwide offers a variety of variable universal life policies. Despite offering substantially similar features and investment options, certain policies may have lower overall charges than others including the policy described herein. These differences in charges may be attributable to differences in sales and related expenses incurred in one distribution channel versus another.

Glossary

Accumulation Unit – An accounting unit of measure of an investment in, or share of, a Sub-Account. Accumulation

Unit values are initially set at $10 for each Sub-Account.

Attained Age – A person's Issue Age plus the number of full years since the Policy Date.

Base Policy Specified Amount – The amount of insurance coverage selected under the base policy, excluding any

Rider Specified Amount.

Cash Surrender Value – The Cash Value minus Indebtedness and any surrender charge.

Cash Value – The total amount allocated to the Sub-Accounts, the policy loan account, and the fixed investment

option. In New York, Cash Value is the total of amounts allocated to the Sub-Accounts, the policy loan account, and

the Fixed Account.

Code – The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Death Benefit – The amount paid upon the Insured's death, before the deduction of any Indebtedness, reduction for

any long-term care benefits paid, or due and unpaid policy charges.

Fixed Account – An investment option that is funded by Nationwide's general account.

Grace Period – A 61-day period after which the Policy will Lapse if sufficient payments are not made to prevent Lapse.

Guaranteed Policy Continuation Period – The length of time during which the Guaranteed Policy Continuation

Provision is available.

In Force – Any time during which benefits are payable under the policy and any elected Rider(s).

Indebtedness – The total amount of all outstanding policy loans, including principal and interest due.

Insured – The person whose life is insured under the policy, and whose death triggers payment of the Death Benefit.

Investment Experience – The market performance of a mutual fund/Sub-Account.

Issue Age – A person's age based on their last birthday on or before the Policy Date.

Lapse – The policy terminates without value.

Long-Term Care Specified Amount – The elected Long-Term Care Rider benefit amount adjusted for any post issue

increases and decreases. This amount must be at least 10% of the Total Specified Amount and no more than 100%

of the Total Specified Amount.

Long-Term Fixed Account – An investment option that is funded by Nationwide’s general account.

Maturity Date – The policy anniversary on which the Insured reaches Attained Age100.

Minimum Required Death Benefit – The lowest Death Benefit that will qualify the policy as life insurance under the

Code.

Nationwide – Nationwide Life Insurance Company.

Net Amount At Risk – The base policy's Death Benefit minus the policy's Cash Value.

Net Asset Value (NAV) – The price of each share of a mutual fund in which a Sub-Account invests. NAV is calculated

by subtracting the mutual fund's liabilities from its total assets, and dividing that figure by the number of shares

outstanding. Nationwide uses NAV to calculate the value of Accumulation Units. NAV does not reflect deductions

made for charges taken from the Sub-Accounts.

Net Premium – Premium after transaction charges, but before any allocation to an investment option.

Policy Continuation Premium – Dollar amounts used to calculate the Premium that must be paid to meet the

requirements of the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision.

Policy Data Page(s) – The Policy Data Page(s) are issued as part of the policy and contain information specific to the

policy and the Insured, including coverage and Rider elections. Updated Policy Data Page(s) will be issued if the

Policy Owner makes any changes to coverage elections after the policy is issued.

Policy Date – The date the policy takes effect as shown in the Policy Data Pages. Policy years, months, and

anniversaries are measured from this date.

Policy Owner – The person or entity named as the owner on the application, or the person or entity assigned

ownership rights.

Policy Proceeds or Proceeds – Policy Proceeds may constitute the Death Benefit, or the amount payable if the policy

matures or is surrendered, adjusted to account for any unpaid charges, Indebtedness and Rider benefits.

Premium – Amount(s) paid to purchase and maintain the policy.

Premium Load – The aggregate of the sales load and premium tax charges.

Returned Premium – Any return of Premium due to Code Section 7702 or 7702A.

Rider – An optional benefit purchased under the policy. Rider availability and Rider terms may vary depending on the

state in which the policy was issued.

Rider Specified Amount – The portion of the Total Specified Amount attributable to the Additional (Insurance)

Protection Rider.

SEC – Securities and Exchange Commission.

Service Center – The department of Nationwide responsible for receiving all service and transaction requests relating

to the policy. For service and transaction requests submitted other than by telephone (including fax requests), the

Service Center is Nationwide's mail and document processing facility. For service and transaction requests

communicated by telephone, the Service Center is Nationwide's operations processing facility. Information on how to

contact the Service Center is in the Contacting the Service Center provision.

Sub-Account(s) – The mechanism used to account for allocations of Net Premium and Cash Value among the

policy's variable investment options.

Substandard Rating – An underwriting classification based on medical and/or non-medical factors used to determine

what to charge for life insurance based on characteristics of the Insured beyond traditional factors for standard risks,

which include Attained Age, sex, and tobacco habits of the Insured. Substandard Ratings are shown in the Policy

Data Pages as rate class multiples (medical factors) and/or monthly flat extras (medical and/or non-medical factors).

The higher the rate class multiple or monthly flat extra, the greater the risk assessed and the higher the cost of

coverage.

Total Specified Amount – The sum of the Base Policy Specified Amount and the Rider Specified Amount, if

applicable.

Valuation Period – The period during which Nationwide determines the change in the value of the Sub-Accounts.

One Valuation Period ends and another begins as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

Variable Account – Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7, a separate account that Nationwide established to hold

Policy Owner assets allocated to variable investment options. The Variable Account is divided into Sub-Accounts,

each of which invests in a separate underlying mutual fund.

Table of Contents

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Glossary	2
Important Information You Should Consider About the Policy	7
Overview of the Policy	10
Purpose	10
Premiums	10
Policy Features	10
Fee Table	13
Principal Risks	16
Unfavorable Sub-Account Investment Experience	16
Risk of Policy Lapse	17
Risk of Increase in Current Fees and Charges	17
Limitation of Access To Cash Value	17
Fixed Investment Options Transfer Restrictions and Limitations	17
Sub-Account Transfer Limitations	17
Sub-Account Investment Risk	17
Adverse Tax Consequences	18
State Variations	18
Cybersecurity	18
Business Continuity Risks	19
Nationwide Life Insurance Company	19
Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7	19
Organization, Registration, and Operation	19
Addition, Deletion, or Substitution of Mutual Funds	19
Voting Rights	20
Material Conflicts	20
Policy Investment Options	22
Fixed Investment Options	22
Variable Investment Options	23
Valuation of Accumulation Units	23
How Sub-Account Investment Experience is Determined	24
Transfers Among and Between the Policy Investment Options	24
Sub-Account Transfers	24
Fixed Investment Options Transfers	26
Contacting the Service Center	27
The Policy	28
General Information	28
Policy Owner and Beneficiaries	29
Purchasing a Policy	29
Right to Cancel (Examination Right)	30
Allocation of Net Premium During Right to Cancel Period	31
Premium Payments	31
Cash Value	31
Changing the Amount of Insurance Coverage	31
Exchanging the Policy	32
Terminating the Policy	32
Assigning the Policy	33
Reminders, Reports, and Illustrations	33
Other Benefits Available Under the Policy	34
Standard Policy Charges	37
Premium Load	38
Illustration Charge	38
Partial Surrender Fee	38
Surrender Charge	38
Cost of Insurance Charge	39
Mortality and Expense Risk Charge	40
Administrative Per Policy Charge	40
Underwriting and Distribution Charge	41

Table of Contents (continued)

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Mutual Fund Operating Expenses	41
Reduction of Charges	41
A Note on Charges	41
Information on Underlying Mutual Fund Service Fee Payments	42
Policy Riders and Rider Charges	44
Policy Guard Rider	44
Adjusted Sales Load Life Insurance Rider	46
Children's Term Insurance Rider	47
Long-Term Care Rider	47
Spouse Life Insurance Rider	50
Accidental Death Benefit Rider	51
Premium Waiver Rider	51
Change of Insured Rider	52
Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider	53
Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider	55
Wealth Guard Rider	56
Policy Owner Services	61
Dollar Cost Averaging	61
Asset Rebalancing	62
Automated Income Monitor	63
Policy Loans	65
Loan Amount	65
Collateral and the Policy Loan Account	65
Interest Charged	65
When Interest is Charged and Credited	66
Repayment	66
Lapse	67
Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision	67
Grace Period	68
Reinstatement	68
Surrenders	69
Full Surrender	69
Partial Surrender	69
The Death Benefit	70
Standard Death Benefit Options	70
Calculation of the Death Benefit	70
The Minimum Required Death Benefit	70
Changes in the Death Benefit Option	71
Incontestability	72
Suicide	72
Policy Maturity	72
Extending Coverage Beyond the Maturity Date	72
Payment of Policy Proceeds	73
Treatment of Unclaimed Property	73
Policy Settlement Options	73
Interest Income Option	74
Income for a Fixed Period Option	74
Fixed Income for Varying Periods Option	74
Alternate Life Income Option	75
Payments to Minors	75
Taxes	75
Legal Proceedings	83
Nationwide Life Insurance Company	83
Nationwide Investment Services Corporation	83
Financial Statements	83
Appendix A: Underlying Mutual Funds Available Under the Policy	84
Wealth Guard Rider Investment Options	97

Table of Contents (continued)

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Appendix B: State Variations	99
Appendix C: Financial Intermediary Variations	103

Important Information You Should Consider About the Policy

FEES AND EXPENSES
Charges for Early Withdrawals	Surrender Charge – For up to 12 years from the Policy Date, or effective date of any Base Policy Specified Amount increase, a surrender charge is deducted if the policy is surrendered, Lapses, or there is a requested decrease of the Base Policy Specified Amount (see Surrender Charge). This charge will vary based upon the individual characteristics of the Insured. The maximum surrender charge is $55.95 per $1,000 of Specified Amount, or 5.595% of the Specified Amount. For example, for a policy with a $100,000 Base Policy Specified Amount, a complete surrender could result in a surrender charge of $5,595. Partial Surrender Fee – Deducted from the partial surrender amount requested (see Partial Surrender Fee). Currently, Nationwide waives the Partial Surrender Fee. Nationwide may elect in the future to assess a Partial Surrender Fee. The Partial Surrender Fee assessed to each surrender will not exceed the lesser of $25 or 2% of the amount surrendered.
Transaction Charges	The Policy Owner may also be charged for other transactions as follows: ● Sales Load – Deducted upon making a Premium payment. ● Premium Taxes – Deducted upon making a Premium payment. ● Illustration Charge – Deducted upon requesting an illustration ● Rider Charges – One time rider charges for certain benefits, deducted upon invoking the Rider. See Standard Policy Charges and Policy Riders and Rider Charges.
Ongoing Fees and Expenses (periodic charges)	In addition to surrender charges, interest on any outstanding policy loans, and transaction charges, an investment in the policy is subject to certain ongoing fees and expenses, including fees and expenses covering the cost of insurance under the policy and the cost of optional benefits available under the policy, and such fees and expenses are set based on characteristics of the Insured (e.g., age, sex, and rating classification), see Standard Policy Charges and Policy Riders and Rider Charges. Please refer to the Policy Data Pages of your policy for rates applicable to the policy.
	A Policy Owner will also bear expenses associated with the underlying mutual funds under the policy, as shown in the following table:
	Annual Fee	Minimum	Maximum
	Investment options (underlying mutual fund fees and expenses)	0.11%1	3.38%1
	1 As a percentage of underlying mutual fund net assets.

RISKS
Risk of Loss	Policy Owners can lose money by investing in the policy, including loss of principal (see Principal Risks).
Not a Short-Term Investment	The policy is not a short-term investment and is not appropriate for an investor who needs ready access to cash (see Principal Risks). A surrender charge may apply (see Surrender Charge). In addition, taking policy loans may increase the risk of Lapse and may result in adverse tax consequences (see Policy Loans).
Risks Associated with Investment Options	● Investment in this policy is subject to the risk of poor investment performance. Investment Experience can vary depending on the performance of the investment options chosen by the Policy Owner. ● Each investment option, including each general account option, (the fixed investment options) will have its own unique risks. ● Review the prospectuses and disclosures for the investment options before making an investment decision. See Principal Risks.

RISKS
Insurance Company Risks	Investment in the policy is subject to the risks associated with Nationwide, including that any obligations (including under any fixed investment option), guarantees, or benefits are subject to the claims-paying ability of Nationwide. More information about Nationwide, including its financial strength ratings, is available by contacting the Service Center (see Principal Risks).
Policy Lapse	The policy is at risk of Lapsing when the Cash Surrender Value is insufficient to cover the monthly policy charges, including Rider charges. Cash Surrender Value can be reduced by unfavorable Investment Experience, policy loans, partial surrenders and the deduction of policy charges. Payment of insufficient Premium may cause the policy to Lapse. There is no separate additional charge associated with reinstating a Lapsed policy; however, payment of sufficient Premium and repayment or reinstatement of any Indebtedness will be required (see Reinstatement). The Death Benefit will not be paid if the policy has Lapsed. For more information, see Principal Risks and Lapse .
RESTRICTIONS
Investments	● Nationwide may restrict the form in which Sub-Account transfer requests will be accepted (see Sub-Account Transfers and Transfer Restrictions). ● Nationwide may limit the frequency and dollar amount of transfers involving the fixed investment options (see Fixed Investment Options Transfers). ● Nationwide reserves the right to add, remove, and substitute investment options available under the policy (see Addition, Deletion, or Substitution of Mutual Funds). ● Transfers between Sub-Accounts are subject to restrictions designed to deter short-term and excessively frequent transfers (see Transfer Restrictions). ● Not all investment options may be available under your policy (see Appendix A: Underlying Mutual Funds Available Under the Policy). ● The availability of investment options may vary depending on the broker-dealer through which the policy is sold (see Appendix C: Financial Intermediary Variations).
Optional Benefits	● Certain optional benefits may be subject to availability, eligibility, and/or invocation requirements. Availability of certain optional benefits may be subject to Nationwide’s underwriting approval for the optional benefit. ● Certain optional benefits limit or restrict the investment options available for investment. ● Policy loans are not permitted while benefits are being paid under certain optional benefits. ● Nationwide reserves the right to discontinue offering any optional benefit. Such a discontinuance will only apply to new policies and will not impact any policies already In Force. ● The availability of policy benefits may vary depending on the broker-dealer through which the policy is sold (see Appendix C: Financial Intermediary Variations). For more information, see Policy Riders and Rider Charges.
TAXES
Tax Implications	● Consult with a tax professional to determine the tax implications of an investment in and payments received under this policy. ● Earnings on the policy are generally not taxable to the Policy Owner, unless withdrawn from the policy. Partial and full surrenders from the policy will be subject to ordinary income tax and may be subject to a tax penalty. For more information, see Taxes.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Investment Professional Compensation	Some financial professionals receive compensation for selling the policy. Compensation can take the form of commissions and other indirect compensation in that Nationwide may share the revenue it earns on this policy with the financial professional’s firm. This conflict of interest may influence a financial professional, as these financial professionals may have a financial incentive to offer or recommend this policy over another investment (see A Note on Charges).

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Exchanges

Some financial professionals may have a financial incentive to offer an investor a new

policy in place of the one he/she already owns. An investor should only exchange his/her

policy if he/she determines, after comparing the features, fees, and risks of both policies,

and any surrender charge to terminate the existing policy, that it is preferable for him/her to

purchase the new policy, rather than to continue to own the existing one (see Exchanging

the Policy for Another Life Insurance Policy).

Overview of the Policy

Purpose

The primary benefit of this policy is life insurance coverage. Nationwide will pay the Death Benefit Proceeds upon the Insured's death if the Insured dies while the policy is In Force. The policy is In Force when: the policy has been issued; the initial Premium has been paid; the Insured is living; the policy has not been surrendered for its Cash Surrender Value; and the policy has not Lapsed.

The Cash Value and Death Benefit, to the extent the Death Benefit includes or is based on the Cash Value, will not be fixed but will be dependent on the investment performance of the investment options in which the Policy Owner is invested, and cumulative Variable Account and policy charges assessed by Nationwide over the life of the policy.

Prospective purchasers should consult with a financial professional to determine whether this policy is appropriate for them, taking into consideration his/her particular needs, including investment objectives, risk tolerance, investment time horizon, marital status, tax situation, and other personal characteristics. Generally speaking, this policy is intended as a long-term investment, it is not a short-term investment and is not appropriate for an investor who needs ready access to cash, see Principal Risks.

Premiums

The Policy Owner will select a Premium payment plan for the policy at the time of application. Within limits, the Policy Owner may vary the frequency and amount of Premium payments, see Premium Payments and Unfavorable Sub-Account Investment Experience.

Net Premium, loan repayments, and Cash Value may be allocated among fixed and/or variable investment options available in the policy.

Where permitted by state law, the policy currently offers two fixed investment options, the Fixed Account and the Long-Term Fixed Account. Both of these options will earn interest daily at an effective annual rate, see Fixed Investment Options. The Long-Term Fixed Account may earn a higher interest rate than the Fixed Account, but will also be subject to greater allocation, transfer, and partial surrender restrictions, see Fixed Investment Options Transfers.

The variable investment options offered under the policy correspond to mutual funds designed to be the underlying investment options of variable insurance products. Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7 contains a separate Sub-Account for each of the underlying mutual funds offered in the policy.

Additional information about the underlying mutual funds is available in Appendix A: Underlying Mutual Funds Available Under the Policy.

Payment of insufficient Premium may cause the policy to Lapse.

Policy Features

Death Benefit Options

Note: The Death Benefit will be the greater of the amount produced by the death benefit option in effect on the date of the Insured's death or the Minimum Required Death Benefit, see The Minimum Required Death Benefit .

Death Benefit Option 1: The Death Benefit will be the Total Specified Amount as of the Insured's date of death.

Death Benefit Option 2: The Death Benefit will be the Total Specified Amount plus the Cash Value as of the Insured's date of death.

Death Benefit Option 3: The Death Benefit will be the Total Specified Amount plus the accumulated Premium account (which consists of all Premium payments, up to the maximum stated in the Policy Data Pages, plus interest), less any partial surrenders, as of the Insured's date of death.

For additional information, see Standard Death Benefit Options.

Choice of Policy Proceeds

The Policy Proceeds may be paid in a lump sum, or a variety of options that will pay out over time.

Coverage Flexibility

Subject to conditions, the Policy Owner may choose to:

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change the death benefit option;

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increase or decrease the Base Policy Specified Amount and/or Rider Specified Amount;

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change beneficiaries; and

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change ownership of the policy.

Continuation of Coverage Guarantee Feature

The policy will remain In Force during the policy continuation period as long as sufficient Premium is paid to meet the requirements set forth in Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision.

Access to Cash Value

Subject to conditions, the Policy Owner may:

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take a policy loan, see Policy Loans.

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take a partial surrender, see Partial Surrender.

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surrender the policy for its Cash Surrender Value at any time while the policy is In Force, see Full Surrender.

Transfer Requests

Policy Owners may request to transfer allocations between available investment options of the policy (i.e., the fixed investment option and Sub-Accounts). Requests to transfer allocations between policy investment options will be processed in the Valuation Period they are received at the Service Center as long as the request is in good order. Requests that are not in good order may be delayed or returned, see Contacting the Service Center.

Restrictions or limitations on transfers from the general account option(s) may delay a Policy Owner’s ability to transfer Cash Value to the Sub-Accounts. Additionally, transfer requests from a Sub-Account may be subject to short-term trading fees and policies and procedures intended to reduce the potentially detrimental impact that disruptive trading has on Investment Experience. For additional information, see Transfers Among and Between the Policy Investment Options.

Taxes

Earnings on the policy are generally not taxable to the Policy Owner, unless withdrawn from the policy. This is known as tax deferral. In addition, beneficiaries generally will not have to include Death Benefit Proceeds as taxable income, see Taxes.

Assignment

Policy Owners may assign the policy as collateral for a loan or another obligation while the policy is In Force, see Assigning the Policy.

Right to Cancel (Examination Right)

For a limited time, the Policy Owner may cancel the policy and Nationwide will refund the amount prescribed by state law, see Right to Cancel (Examination Right).

Riders

The Policy Owner may purchase one or more of the Riders listed below, subject to availability in the state where the policy is issued. There may be additional charges assessed for elected Riders and Rider charges may vary based upon the individual characteristics of the Insured. Operation and benefits of the Riders described in this prospectus may vary by the state where the policy is issued.

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Policy Guard Rider

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Adjusted Sales Load Life Insurance Rider

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Children's Insurance Rider

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Long-Term Care Rider

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Spouse Life Insurance Rider

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Accidental Death Benefit Rider

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Premium Waiver Rider

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Change of Insured Rider (no charge)

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Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider

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Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider

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Wealth Guard Rider

For additional information, see Policy Riders and Rider Charges.

Fee Table

The following tables describe the fees and expenses that a Policy Owner will pay when buying, owning, and surrendering or taking partial surrenders from the policy. Please refer to the Policy Data Pages of your policy for information about the specific fees you will pay based on the options you have elected.

The first table describes the fees and expenses that a Policy Owner will pay at the time the Policy Owner pays Premium into the policy, surrenders or takes partial surrenders from the policy, or transfers Cash Value between investment options.

Transaction Fees
Charge	When Charge is Deducted	Amount Deducted
Sales Load	Upon making a Premium payment	Maximum: $25 from each $1,000 of Premium	Currently: $5 from each $1,000 of Premium
Premium Taxes	Upon making a Premium payment	$35 from each $1,000 of Premium
Illustration Charge1	Upon requesting an illustration	Maximum: $25	Currently: $0
Partial Surrender Fee	Upon a partial surrender	Maximum: lesser of $25 or 2% of the amount surrendered from the policy's Cash Value	Currently: $0
Surrender Charge†	Upon surrender or Lapse of the Policy	Maximum: $27,975	Minimum: $2,521
Representative: an Issue Age 35 male non-tobacco preferred with a Base Policy Specified Amount and Total Specified Amount of $500,000, Death Benefit Option 1, and a complete surrender of the policy in the first year.	Upon surrender or Lapse of the Policy	$4,824
Policy Guard Rider Charge†	Upon invoking the Rider	Maximum: $42.50 per $1,000 of Cash Value	Minimum: $1.50 per $1,000 of Cash Value
Representative: an Attained Age 85 male non-tobacco preferred with a Cash Value of $500,000 and Indebtedness of $480,000	Upon invoking the Rider	$32 per $1,000 of Cash Value

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This charge will vary based upon the individual characteristics of the Insured. Representative charges shown in the table may not be representative of the charge that a particular Policy Owner will pay. Policy Owners can request an illustration of specific costs and/or see the Policy Data Pages for information about specific charges of the policy.

The Policy Owner will be expected to pay the Illustration Charge by check or money order at the time of the request. This charge will not be deducted from Cash Value.

The next table describes the fees and expenses that a Policy Owner will pay periodically while the policy is In Force, not including underlying mutual fund operating expenses.

Periodic Charges Other than Annual Underlying Mutual Fund Expenses

Base Contract Charges
Charge	When Charge is Deducted	Amount Deducted
Cost of Insurance Charge†	Monthly	Maximum: $83.33 per $1,000 of Net Amount At Risk	Minimum: $0.03 per $1,000 of Net Amount At Risk
Representative: an Issue Age 35, in the first policy year, male non-tobacco preferred with a Total Specified Amount of $500,000 and Death Benefit Option 1	Monthly	$0.12 per $1,000 of Net Amount At Risk
Flat Extra Charge1	Monthly	Maximum: $2.08 per $1,000 of Net Amount At Risk for each Flat Extra assessed
Mortality and Expense Risk Charge2	Monthly	Maximum: an annualized rate of $6.00 per $1,000 of Cash Value allocated to the Sub-Accounts
Administrative Per Policy Charge	Monthly	Maximum: $20.00 per policy	Currently: $10.00 per policy
Underwriting and Distribution Charge3†	Monthly	Maximum: $0.20 per $1,000 of Base Policy Specified Amount (but not more than $50)	Currently: $0.10 per $1,000 of Base Policy Specified Amount (but not more than $25)
Policy Loan Interest Charge	Annually and at the time of certain events and transactions	Maximum: $39 per $1,000 of Indebtedness	Currently: $39 per $1,000 of Indebtedness
Optional Benefit Charges
Charge	When Charge is Deducted	Amount Deducted
Adjusted Sales Load Life Insurance Rider Charge	Monthly	Maximum for each 1% of Premium Load replaced: $0.14 for each $1,000 of aggregate Premiums	Currently for each 1% of Premium Load replaced: $0.14 for each $1,000 of aggregate Premiums
Children's Term Insurance Rider Charge	Monthly	Maximum: $0.43 per $1,000 of Children’s Term Insurance Rider Specified Amount	Currently: $0.43 per $1,000 of Children’s Term Insurance Rider Specified Amount
Long-Term Care Rider Charge†	Monthly	Maximum: $28.65 per $1,000 of Long-Term Care Rider Net Amount At Risk	Minimum: $0.02 per $1,000 of Long-Term Care Rider Net Amount At Risk
Representative: an Attained Age 35 male non-tobacco preferred with a Long-term Care Specified Amount of $500,000 and Death Benefit Option 1	Monthly	$0.02 per $1,000 of Long-Term Care Rider Net Amount At Risk

Optional Benefit Charges
Spouse Life Insurance Rider Charge†	Monthly	Maximum: $10.23 per $1,000 of Spouse Life Insurance Rider Specified Amount	Minimum: $0.10 per $1,000 of Spouse Life Insurance Rider Specified Amount
Representative Spouse: an Attained Age 35 female non- tobacco with a Spouse Life Insurance Rider Specified Amount of $100,000	Monthly	$0.11 per $1,000 of Spouse Life Insurance Rider Specified Amount
Accidental Death Benefit Rider Charge†	Monthly	Maximum: $0.75 per $1,000of Accidental Death Benefit	Minimum: $0.05 per $1,000 of Accidental Death Benefit
Representative: an Attained Age 35 male non-tobacco preferred with an Accidental Death Benefit Amount of $100,000	Monthly	$0.06 per $1,000 of Accidental Death Benefit
Premium Waiver Rider Charge4†	Monthly	Maximum: $315 per $1,000 of Premium Specified by the Policy Owner	Minimum: $42 per $1,000 of Premium Specified by the Policy Owner
Representative: an Attained Age 35 male non-tobacco preferred	Monthly	$42 per $1,000 of Premium Waiver Benefit
Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider Charge†	Monthly	Maximum: $83.33 per $1,000 of Rider Net Amount at Risk	Minimum: $0.01 per $1,000 of Rider Net Amount at Risk
Representative: an Issue Age 35, in the first policy year, male non- tobacco preferred with a Rider Specified Amount of $250,000 and a Total Specified Amount of $500,000	Monthly	$0.02 per $1,000 of Rider Net Amount at Risk
Deductions (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider Charge†	Monthly	Maximum: $855 per $1,000 of Deduction Waiver Benefit	Minimum: $85 per $1,000 of Deduction Waiver Benefit
Representative: an Attained Age 35 male non-tobacco preferred with a Base Policy Specified Amount of $500,000 and Death Benefit Option 1	Monthly	$85 per $1,000 of Deduction Waiver Benefit
Wealth Guard Rider Option Charges5†
Wealth Guard Rider Charge – 85/85 Option	Monthly	Maximum: $1.25 per $1,000 of Cash Value	Minimum: $0.58 per $1,000 of Cash Value
Wealth Guard Rider Charge – 100/85 Option	Monthly	Maximum: $1.25 per $1,000 of Cash Value	Minimum: $0.96 per $1,000 of Cash Value

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The Flat Extra Charge is only applicable if certain factors result in an Insured having a Substandard Rating, see Cost of Insurance. An Insured with more than one Substandard Rating may be assessed more than one Flat Extra Charge.

Currently, the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge is assessed based on the following schedule:

Policy Years	Charge for First $25,000 in Variable Cash Value (Annualized)	Charge for Next $225,000 in Variable Cash Value (Annualized)	Charge for Variable Cash Value in Excess of $250,000 (Annualized)
1 through 10	$6.00 per $1,000	$3.00 per $1,000	$1.00 per $1,000
11 through 20	$3.00 per $1,000	$2.00 per $1,000	$0.50 per $1,000
21 and later	$0	$0	$0

The Underwriting and Distribution Charge lasts for 10 policy years for the initial Total Specified Amount and lasts for 10 years from the effective date of any increase in the Total Specified Amount.

The Premium Waiver Rider Charge varies based on the Premium waiver benefit elected. The maximum and minimum charges shown assume monthly Premium payments of $1,000. For policies issued before July 17, 2006, the maximum charge for this Rider is $105 per $1,000 of Premium Waiver Benefit.

The Wealth Guard Rider Charge is calculated monthly based on the policy’s Cash Value after the monthly deduction for the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge.

The next table shows the minimum and maximum total operating expenses charged by the underlying mutual funds that a Policy Owner may periodically pay while the policy is In Force. Expenses shown may change over time and may be higher or lower in the future. A complete list of the underlying mutual funds available under the policy, including their annual expenses, may be found at the back of this document in Appendix A: Underlying Mutual Funds Available Under the Policy.

Annual Underlying Mutual Fund Expenses
	Minimum	Maximum
(Expenses that are deducted from underlying mutual fund assets, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other expenses, as a percentage of average underlying mutual fund net assets.)	0.11%	3.38%

Principal Risks

Variable universal life insurance is not suitable as an investment vehicle for short-term savings. It is designed for long-term financial planning. Policy Owners should weigh the investment risk and costs associated with the policy against their objectives, time horizon, risk tolerance, and ability to pay additional Premium if necessary. Policy Owners accessing the Cash Value could incur potentially substantial surrender charges. The Cash Value, and the Death Benefit to the extent the Death Benefit includes or is based on the policy's Cash Value, will be dependent upon the investment performance of the Policy Owner's investment allocations and the fees, expenses and charges paid over the life of the policy. A Policy Owner may not earn sufficient returns from the investment options offered by Nationwide in the policy and selected by the Policy Owner to pay the policy’s periodic charges in which case additional Premium payments may be required over the life of the policy to prevent Lapse. Policy guarantees that exceed the value in the Variable Account, including payment of the Death Benefit, are subject to Nationwide's claims paying ability. If Nationwide experiences financial distress, it may not be able to meet its obligations.

Unfavorable Sub-Account Investment Experience

The Sub-Accounts invest in underlying mutual funds. Underlying mutual funds are variable investments, meaning their value will increase or decrease based on the performance of their portfolio holdings. As such, the Sub-Accounts may generate unfavorable Investment Experience. Unfavorable Investment Experience and the deduction of policy and Sub-Account charges may lower the policy’s Cash Value potentially resulting in a Lapse of insurance coverage, even if all Premium is paid as planned.

Note: A customized projection of policy values (a "policy illustration") is available from your financial professional at the time of application and after the policy is issued. The Policy Owner selects the Premium amount and frequency shown in the policy illustration to show Nationwide how much Premium the Policy Owner intends to pay and when. The Policy Owner also selects assumed Investment Experience. Illustrated Premium and assumed Investment Experience are not guaranteed. Investment Experience varies over time, is rarely the same year-over-year, and may be negative. Because the

policy is a variable universal life insurance policy with the potential for unfavorable Investment Experience, including extended periods of significant market decline, additional Premium may be required to meet a Policy Owner's goals and/or to prevent the policy from Lapsing even if all Premium is paid as planned.

Risk of Policy Lapse

Cash Surrender Value can be reduced by unfavorable Investment Experience, policy loans, partial surrenders and the deduction of policy charges. Underlying mutual fund fees are factored into the NAV used to calculate the Accumulation Unit Value of each Sub-Account and may also reduce Cash Surrender Value, see Mutual Fund Operating Expenses. Whenever Cash Surrender Value is insufficient to cover the policy’s charges, the policy is at risk of Lapse; the policy could terminate without value and insurance coverage would cease. Lapse may also have adverse income tax consequences if the policy has outstanding Indebtedness.

Risk of Increase in Current Fees and Charges

Subject to the guaranteed maximum rates stated in the Policy Data Pages, Nationwide may change policy and/or Rider charges and rates under the policy any time there is a change in Nationwide's future expectations related to items such as company investment earnings, mortality experience, morbidity experience, persistency experience, expenses (including reinsurance expenses) and taxes. Nationwide will provide at least 30 days advance notice of any increase in policy and/or Rider charges.

If a change in the charges or rates causes an increase to the policy and/or Rider charges, the policy's Cash Value could decrease. If a change in the charges or rates causes a decrease to the policy and/or Rider charges, the policy's Cash Value could increase. Policy and Rider charges will not exceed the maximum charges shown in the fee tables, see Fee Table and Standard Policy Charges.

Limitation of Access To Cash Value

A Policy Owner can access Cash Value through loans, full surrender, and partial surrenders, subject to limitations and any applicable processing fees and surrender charges. Limitations include the amount and frequency of the loan or partial surrender, see Policy Loans and Surrenders. Partial surrenders will reduce the Base Policy Specified Amount as well as other policy benefits, and policy loans may increase the risk of Lapse.

Fixed Investment Options Transfer Restrictions and Limitations

In addition to the Sub-Accounts available under the policy, Net Premium can be allocated to the fixed investment option. Before the policy's Maturity Date, the Policy Owner may make transfers involving the fixed investment option without penalty or adjustment, subject to transfer restrictions. These transfers will be in dollars and Nationwide may limit the frequency and dollar amount of transfers involving the fixed investment option. See Fixed Investment Options Transfers for details about restrictions that apply to transfers to and from the fixed investment option.

Sub-Account Transfer Limitations

Frequent transfers among the Sub-Accounts may dilute the value of Accumulation Units, cause the underlying mutual funds to incur higher transaction costs, and interfere with the underlying mutual funds’ ability to pursue their stated investment objectives. This could result in less favorable Investment Experience and a lower Cash Value. Nationwide has instituted procedures to minimize disruptive transfers. While Nationwide expects these procedures to reduce the adverse effect of disruptive transfers, it cannot ensure that it has eliminated these risks.

Sub-Account Investment Risk

A comprehensive discussion of the risks of each underlying mutual fund may be found in the mutual fund’s prospectus. Read each mutual fund's prospectus before investing. Free copies of each mutual fund's prospectus may be obtained by visiting the website listed in Appendix A: Underlying Mutual Funds Available Under the Policy or contacting the Service Center, see Contacting the Service Center.

Adverse Tax Consequences

Existing federal tax laws that benefit this policy may change at any time. These changes could alter the favorable federal income tax treatment the policy enjoys, such as the deferral of taxation on the gains in the policy's Cash Value and the exclusion of the Death Benefit Proceeds from the taxable income of the policy's beneficiary. Partial and full surrenders from the policy may be subject to taxes. The income tax treatment of the surrender of Cash Value is different in the event the policy is treated as a modified endowment contract under the Code. Generally, tax treatment of modified endowment contracts is less favorable when compared to a life insurance policy that is not a modified endowment contract. For example, distributions and loans from modified endowment contracts may currently be taxed as ordinary income and not a return of investment, see Taxes.

The Death Benefit Proceeds of a life insurance policy are includible in the gross estate of the Insured for federal income tax purposes if either (a) the Death Benefit Proceeds are payable to the executor of the estate of the Insured, or (b) the Insured, at any time within three years prior to his or her death, possessed any incident of ownership in the policy. For this purpose, the Treasury Regulations provide that the term "incident of ownership" is to be construed very broadly, and includes any right that the Insured may have with respect to the economic benefits in the policy. Consult a qualified tax advisor on all tax matters involving the policy described herein.

State Variations

Due to variations in state law, many features of the policy described in this prospectus may be different or may not be available at all depending on the state in which the policy is issued.

Possible variations include, but are not limited to, Rider terms and availability, availability of certain investment options, duration of the right to cancel period, policy exchange rights, policy Lapse and/or reinstatement requirements, and the duration of suicide and incontestability periods. Variations due to state law are subject to change without notice at any time. This prospectus describes all the material features of the policy. To review a copy of the policy and any Riders or endorsements for the state in which the policy will be issued, the Policy Owner can contact the Service Center, see Contacting the Service Center.

Cybersecurity

Nationwide’s businesses are highly dependent upon its computer systems and those of its business partners and service providers. This makes Nationwide susceptible to operational and information security risks resulting from a cybersecurity incident. These risks include direct risks, such as theft, misuse, corruption and destruction of data maintained by Nationwide, and indirect risks, such as denial of service attacks on service provider websites and other operational disruptions that impede Nationwide’s ability to conduct its businesses or administer the policy (e.g., calculate unit values or process transactions).

Financial services companies and their third-party service providers are increasingly the targets of cyber-attacks. The techniques used to attack systems and networks change frequently and are becoming more sophisticated, including through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and AI powered tools.

Cyber-attacks affecting Nationwide, the underlying mutual funds, intermediaries, and other service providers may adversely affect Nationwide and policy values. Cybersecurity risks may also impact the issuers of securities in which the underlying mutual funds invest, which may cause the underlying mutual funds to lose value. Although Nationwide undertakes substantial efforts to protect its computer systems from cyber-attacks, there can be no guarantee that Nationwide, its service providers, intermediaries, or the underlying mutual funds will be able to avoid or readily detect cybersecurity incidents affecting Policy Owners in the future.

In the event that policy administration or policy values are adversely affected as a result of a failure of Nationwide’s cybersecurity controls, Nationwide will take reasonable steps to take corrective action and restore policy values to the levels that they would have been had the cybersecurity incident not occurred. Nationwide will not, however, be responsible for any adverse impact to policies or policy values that result from the Policy Owner or its designee’s negligent acts or failure to use reasonably appropriate safeguards to protect against cyber-attacks or to protect personal information.

Business Continuity Risks

Nationwide is exposed to risks related to natural and man-made disasters, such as storms, fires, earthquakes, public health crises, geopolitical disputes, military actions, and terrorist acts, which could adversely affect Nationwide’s ability to administer the policy. Nationwide has adopted business continuity policies and procedures that may be implemented in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, but such business continuity plans may not operate as intended or fully mitigate the operational risks associated with such disasters.

Nationwide outsources certain critical business functions to third parties and, in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, relies upon the successful implementation and execution of the business continuity planning of such entities. While Nationwide closely monitors the business continuity activities of these third parties, successful implementation and execution of their business continuity strategies are largely beyond Nationwide’s control. If one or more of the third parties to whom Nationwide outsources such critical business functions experience operational failures, Nationwide’s ability to administer the policy could be impaired.

Nationwide Life Insurance Company

The policy is issued by Nationwide, with its home office at One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7

Organization, Registration, and Operation

Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7 (the Variable Account) is a separate account established under Ohio law. Nationwide owns the assets in this account and is obligated to pay all benefits under the policies. Nationwide may use the Variable Account to support other variable life insurance policies that it issues. The Variable Account is registered with the SEC as a unit investment trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act") and qualifies as a "separate account" within the meaning of federal securities laws. For purposes of federal securities laws, the Variable Account is, and will remain, fully funded at all times. This registration does not involve the SEC's supervision of the Variable Account's management or investment practices or policies.

The Variable Account is divided into Sub-Accounts that invest in shares of the underlying mutual funds. Nationwide buys and sells the mutual fund shares at their respective NAV. Any dividends and distributions from a mutual fund are reinvested at NAV in shares of that mutual fund.

Income, gains, and losses, whether or not realized, from the assets in the Variable Account will be credited to, or charged against, the Variable Account without regard to Nationwide's other income, gains, or losses. Income, gains, and losses credited to, or charged against, a Sub-Account reflect the Sub-Account's own Investment Experience and not the investment experience of Nationwide's other assets. The Variable Account's assets are held separately from Nationwide’s other assets and are not part of Nationwide’s general account. Nationwide may not use the Variable Account's assets to pay any of its liabilities other than those arising from the policies or other policies supported by the Variable Account. Nationwide will hold assets in the Variable Account equal to its liabilities. The Variable Account may include other Sub-Accounts that are not available under the policies, and are not discussed in this prospectus.

Nationwide does not guarantee any money placed in this Variable Account. The value of each Sub-Account will increase or decrease, depending on the Investment Experience of the corresponding underlying mutual fund. A Policy Owner could lose some or all of their money.

Addition, Deletion, or Substitution of Mutual Funds

Where permitted by applicable law, Nationwide reserves the right to:

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remove, close, combine, or add Sub-Accounts and make new Sub-Accounts available;

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substitute shares of another mutual fund, which may have different fees and expenses, for shares of an existing mutual fund;

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transfer assets supporting the policies from one Sub-Account to another, or from one separate account to another;

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combine the Variable Account with other separate accounts, and/or create new separate accounts;

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deregister the Variable Account under the 1940 Act, or operate the Variable Account or any Sub-Account as a management investment company under the 1940 Act or as any other form permitted by law; and

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modify the policy provisions to reflect changes in the Sub-Accounts and the Variable Account to comply with applicable law.

Nationwide reserves the right to make other structural and operational changes affecting this Variable Account.

Nationwide will provide notice of any of the changes above. Also, to the extent required by law, Nationwide will obtain the required orders, approvals, and/or regulatory clearance from the appropriate government agencies (such as the various insurance regulators or the SEC). Also, to the extent required by state law, Nationwide will accept an irrevocable election from the Policy Owner to transfer 100% of the policy's Cash Value to the Fixed Account if received within 60 days after the date the Policy Owner received notification of a material change in the investment policy of the Variable Account.

Substitution of Securities

Nationwide may substitute, eliminate, or combine shares of another underlying mutual fund for shares already purchased or to be purchased in the future if either of the following occurs:

(1)

shares of a current underlying mutual fund are no longer available for investment; or

(2)

further investment in an underlying mutual fund is inappropriate.

Nationwide will not substitute shares of any underlying mutual fund in which the Sub-Accounts invest without any necessary prior approval of the appropriate state and/or federal regulatory authorities. All affected Policy Owners will be notified in writing by U.S. mail, or any other means permitted by law, in the event there is a substitution, elimination, or combination of shares.

The substitute mutual fund may have different fees and expenses. Substitution may be made with respect to existing investments or the investment of future Premium, or both. Nationwide may close Sub-Accounts to allocations of Premiums or policy value, or both, at any time in its sole discretion. The mutual funds, which sell their shares to the Sub-Accounts pursuant to participation agreements, also may terminate these agreements and discontinue offering their shares to the Sub-Accounts.

Deregistration of the Variable Account

Nationwide may deregister Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7 under the 1940 Act in the event the Variable Account meets an exemption from registration under the 1940 Act, if there are no outstanding policies supported by the Variable Account or for any other purpose approved by the SEC.

All Policy Owners will be notified in the event Nationwide deregisters Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7.

Voting Rights

Although the Variable Account owns the mutual fund shares, Policy Owners are entitled to certain voting rights in the underlying mutual fund shares of the Sub-Accounts to which they have assets allocated. When a matter involving a mutual fund is subject to shareholder vote, unless there is a change in existing law, Nationwide will vote the underlying mutual fund shares held in the Variable Account only as instructed by Policy Owners and the owners of other policies.

When a shareholder vote occurs, a Policy Owner will have the right to instruct Nationwide how to vote. The weight of each vote is based on the number of mutual fund shares that corresponds to the amount of Cash Value a policy has allocated to that mutual fund's Sub-Account (as of a date set by the mutual fund). Nationwide will vote shares for which no instructions are received in the same proportion as those that are received. What this means is that when only a small number of Policy Owners vote, each vote has a greater impact on, and may control the outcome of the vote.

Material Conflicts

The underlying mutual funds may be offered through separate accounts of other insurance companies, as well as through other separate accounts of Nationwide. Nationwide does not anticipate any disadvantages to this. However, it is possible that a conflict may arise between the interests of the Variable Account and one or more of the other separate accounts in which these underlying mutual funds participate.

Material conflicts may occur due to a change in law affecting the operations of variable life insurance policies and variable annuity contracts, or differences in the voting instructions of the Policy Owners and those of other companies. If a material conflict occurs, Nationwide will take whatever steps are necessary to protect Policy Owners and variable annuity payees, including withdrawal of the Variable Account from participation in the underlying mutual fund(s) involved in the conflict.

Policy Investment Options

Policy Owners designate how Net Premium payments are allocated among the Sub-Accounts and/or the fixed investment option. Allocation instructions must be in whole percentages and the sum of the allocations must equal 100%.

Fixed Investment Options

Nationwide's obligations under the fixed investment option are backed by assets of its general account. The general account contains all of Nationwide's assets other than those in the Variable Account and other Nationwide separate accounts and is used to support Nationwide's annuity and insurance obligations.

Subject to applicable law, Nationwide has sole discretion over the investment of assets of the general account and Policy Owners do not share in the investment experience of, or have any preferential claim on, those assets. Nationwide bears the full investment risk for all amounts allocated to the fixed investment option.

Because of exemptive and exclusionary provisions, interests in the fixed investment option have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and the general account has not been registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Accordingly, neither the general account nor any interests therein are subject to the provisions of these acts. Nationwide has been advised that the staff of the SEC has not reviewed the disclosure in this prospectus relating to the fixed investment option. Disclosure regarding the fixed investment option, however, is subject to certain generally-applicable provisions of the federal securities laws relating to accuracy and completeness of statements made in prospectuses.

Minimum Guaranteed Interest Rate

Nationwide guarantees that Cash Value allocated to the fixed investment option will accrue interest daily at an effective annual rate that Nationwide determines without regard to the actual investment experience of the general account. Interest crediting rates are set at the beginning of each calendar quarter but are subject to change at any time. Nationwide will credit any interest in excess of the guaranteed interest crediting rate at its sole discretion. Nationwide may not credit any interest in excess of the guaranteed interest crediting rate and different rates may apply to different Premium allocations or exchanges.

There are currently two fixed investment options available under the policy: the Fixed Account and the Long-Term Fixed Account. The Long-Term Fixed Account may not be available in the state where the policy is issued. The effective annual rate Nationwide declares for the fixed investment option will never be less than 3%.

Interest Crediting Risks and Lapse

The Policy Owner assumes the risk that the actual credited interest rate may not exceed the guaranteed interest crediting rate. Premiums applied to the policy at different times may receive different interest crediting rates. The interest crediting rate may also vary for new Premium versus Sub-Account transfers. Interest credited to the fixed investment option may be insufficient to pay the policy's charges. Additional Premium payments may be required over the life of the policy to prevent it from Lapsing.

Nationwide’s Claims-Paying Ability

Guaranteed benefits or interest crediting associated with the fixed investment option is a general account obligation of Nationwide. Therefore, any guaranteed benefit, interest crediting, and the Policy Owner's right to receive payment, is subject to Nationwide’s claims-paying ability and may be subordinate to other claims on the general account in the event Nationwide becomes insolvent.

Restrictions on Transfers to and from the Fixed Investment Options

Prior to the policy's Maturity Date, the Policy Owner may make transfers involving the fixed investment option. These transfers will be in dollars. Nationwide may impose limits on the dollar amount, percentage of Cash Value, number, and/or frequency of transfers involving the fixed investment option, see Fixed Investment Options Transfers for details about restrictions that apply to transfers to and from the fixed investment option.

Interest Crediting on Long-Term Fixed Account

Nationwide anticipates that the interest crediting rate for the Long-Term Fixed Account will be higher than the interest crediting rate for the Fixed Account. This is because assets supporting the Long-Term Fixed Account interest rate are invested for longer durations, which will generally produce higher rates of return, than assets supporting the Fixed Account interest rate. Because its supporting assets are invested for longer durations, the Long-Term Fixed Account has

stricter allocation, partial surrender, and transfer limitations. However, longer investment durations may not always produce higher returns. Therefore, the interest rate credited to the Long-Term Fixed Account may be the same as, or lower than, the Fixed Account crediting rate. The Long-Term Fixed Account limitations will apply regardless of whether or not the Long-Term Fixed Account is credited a higher rate of interest than the Fixed Account.

Variable Investment Options

The variable investment options available under the policy are Sub-Accounts that invest in underlying mutual funds that are registered with the SEC. The mutual funds' registration with the SEC does not involve the SEC's supervision of the management or investment practices or policies of the mutual funds. The mutual funds are designed primarily as investments for variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies issued by insurance companies.

Cash Value allocated to a Sub-Account will vary based on the Investment Experience of the corresponding underlying mutual fund in which the Sub-Account invests. There is a risk of loss of the entire amount invested.

Each Sub-Account's assets are held separately from the assets of the other Sub-Accounts. The result is that each Sub-Account operates independently of the other Sub-Accounts so the income or losses of one Sub-Account will not affect the Investment Experience of any other Sub-Account.

Information about each underlying mutual fund, including its name, type, adviser and sub-adviser (if applicable), current expenses, and performance, is available in Appendix A: Underlying Mutual Funds Available Under the Policy. Each underlying mutual fund issues its own prospectus that contains more detailed information about the underlying mutual fund. For more information on an underlying mutual fund, refer to the prospectus for the mutual fund. To obtain free copies of prospectuses for the underlying mutual funds, Policy Owners can contact Nationwide using any of the methods described in Contacting the Service Center.

Underlying mutual funds in the Variable Account are NOT publicly available mutual funds. They are only available as investment options in variable life insurance policies or variable annuity contracts issued by life insurance companies, or in some cases, through participation in certain qualified pension or retirement plans.

The investment advisors of the underlying mutual funds may manage publicly available mutual funds with similar names and investment objectives. However, the underlying mutual funds are NOT directly related to any publicly available mutual fund. Policy Owners should not compare the performance of a publicly available mutual fund with the performance of underlying mutual funds participating in the Variable Account. The performance of the underlying mutual funds could differ substantially from that of any publicly available mutual funds.

The particular underlying mutual funds available under the policy may change from time to time, see Information on Underlying Mutual Fund Service Fee Payments. Specifically, underlying mutual funds or underlying mutual fund share classes that are currently available may be removed or closed off to future investment. New underlying mutual funds or new share classes of currently available underlying mutual funds may be added. In the case of new share class additions, future allocations may be limited to the new share classes. The Policy Owner will receive notice of any such changes that effect the policy.

In the future, additional underlying mutual funds managed by certain financial institutions, brokerage firms, or their affiliates may be added to the Variable Account. These additional underlying mutual funds may be offered exclusively to purchasing customers of the particular financial institution or brokerage firm, or through other exclusive distribution arrangements.

Valuation of Accumulation Units

Nationwide accounts for the value of a Policy Owner's interest in the Sub-Accounts by using Accumulation Units. The value of each Accumulation Unit varies daily based on the Investment Experience of the underlying mutual fund in which the Sub-Account invests. Nationwide uses each underlying mutual fund's Net Asset Value (NAV) to calculate the daily Accumulation Unit value for the corresponding Sub-Account. Note, however, that the Accumulation Unit value will not equal the underlying mutual fund's NAV. This daily Accumulation Unit valuation process is referred to as "pricing" the Accumulation Units, see How Sub-Account Investment Experience is Determined.

Accumulation Units are priced as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), which is normally 4:00 p.m. EST, on each day that the NYSE is open. Nationwide will price Accumulation Units on each day that the NYSE is open for business. Any transactions received after the close of the NYSE will be priced as of the next Valuation Period. Nationwide will not price Accumulation Units on these recognized holidays (or on the dates that such holidays are observed by the New York Stock Exchange):

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New Year's Day

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

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Presidents' Day

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Good Friday

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Memorial Day

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Juneteenth National Independence Day

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Independence Day

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Labor Day

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Thanksgiving

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Christmas

In addition, Nationwide will not price Accumulation Units if:

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trading on the NYSE is restricted;

(2)

an emergency exists making disposal or valuation of securities held in the Variable Account impracticable; or

(3)

the SEC, by order, permits a suspension or postponement for the protection of security holders.

SEC rules and regulations govern when the conditions described in items (1) and (2) exist.

How Sub-Account Investment Experience is Determined

Sub-Account allocations are accounted for in Accumulation Units. A Policy Owner's interest in the Sub-Accounts is represented by the number of Accumulation Units owned by the Policy Owner. The number of Accumulation Units associated with a given Sub-Account allocation is determined by dividing the dollar amount allocated to the Sub-Account by the Accumulation Unit value for the Sub-Account. The number of Sub-Account Accumulation Units owned by a Policy Owner will not change except when Accumulation Units are redeemed to process a requested surrender, transfer, loan, or to take policy charges, or when additional Accumulation Units are purchased with Premium and loan repayments.

Initially, Nationwide sets the Accumulation Unit value at $10 for each Sub-Account. Thereafter, the daily value of Accumulation Units in a Sub-Account will vary depending on the Investment Experience of the underlying mutual fund in which the Sub-Account invests. Nationwide accounts for these performance fluctuations by using a "net investment factor," as described below, in the daily Sub-Account valuation calculations. Changes in the net investment factor may not be directly proportional to changes in the NAV of the mutual fund shares.

Nationwide determines the net investment factor for each Sub-Account on each Valuation Period by dividing (a) by (b), where:

(a)

is the sum of:

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the NAV per share of the mutual fund held in the Sub-Account as of the end of the current Valuation Period; and

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the per share amount of any dividend or income distributions made by the mutual fund held in the Sub-Account (if the date of the dividend or income distribution occurs during the current Valuation Period); plus or minus

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a per share charge or credit for any taxes reserved for as a result of the Sub-Account's investment operations if changes to the law result in a modification to the tax treatment of the Variable Account; and

(b)

is the NAV per share of the mutual fund held in the Sub-Account determined as of the end of the immediately preceding Valuation Period.

Nationwide determines the Sub-Account’s Accumulation Unit value at the end of each Valuation Period. The Accumulation Unit value for any Valuation Period is determined by multiplying the Accumulation Unit value as of the prior Valuation Period by the net investment factor for the Sub-Account for the current Valuation Period.

Transfers Among and Between the Policy Investment Options

Sub-Account Transfers

Policy Owners may request transfers to or from the Sub-Accounts once per Valuation Period, subject to the terms and conditions described in this prospectus and the prospectuses of the underlying mutual funds. Transfers will be implemented by redeeming Accumulation Units from the Sub-Account(s) indicated by the Policy Owner and using the

redemption proceeds to purchase Accumulation Units in another Sub-Account(s) as directed by the Policy Owner. The net result is that the Policy Owner's Cash Value will not change (except due to standard market fluctuations), but the number and allocation of Accumulation Units within the policy will change.

Neither the policies nor the mutual funds are designed to support active trading strategies that require frequent movement between or among Sub-Accounts (sometimes referred to as "market-timing" or "short-term trading"). A Policy Owner who intends to use an active trading strategy should consult his/her financial professional and request information on other Nationwide policies that offer mutual funds that are designed specifically to support active trading strategies.

Nationwide discourages (and will take action to deter) short-term trading in this policy because the frequent movement between or among Sub-Accounts may negatively impact other investors in the policy. Short-term trading can result in:

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the dilution of the value of the investors' interests in the mutual fund;

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mutual fund managers taking actions that negatively impact performance (i.e., keeping a larger portion of the mutual fund assets in cash or liquidating investments prematurely in order to support redemption requests); and/or

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increased administrative costs due to frequent purchases and redemptions.

To protect investors in this policy from the negative impact of these practices, Nationwide has implemented, or reserves the right to implement, several processes and/or restrictions aimed at eliminating the negative impact of active trading strategies. Nationwide cannot guarantee that attempts to deter active trading strategies will be successful.

If Nationwide is unable to deter active trading strategies, the performance of the Sub-Accounts that are actively traded may be adversely impacted. Policy Owners remaining in the affected Sub-Account will bear any resulting increased costs.

Short-Term Trading Fees

Some underlying mutual funds assess a short-term trading fee in connection with transfers from a Sub-Account that occur within 60 days after the date of the allocation to the Sub-Account. The fee is assessed against the amount transferred and is paid to the underlying mutual fund. These fees compensate the mutual fund for any negative impact on fund performance resulting from short-term trading. Some underlying mutual funds may refer to short-term trading fees as "redemption fees." If a short-term trading fee is assessed, the Policy Owner will receive a confirmation notice.

Currently, none of the underlying mutual funds assess a short-term trading fee.

U.S. Mail Restrictions

Nationwide monitors transfer activity in order to identify those who may be engaged in harmful trading practices. Transaction reports are produced and examined. Generally, a policy may appear on these reports if the Policy Owner (or a third party acting on their behalf) engages in a certain number of "transfer events" in a given period. A "transfer event" is any transfer, or combination of transfers, occurring in a given Valuation Period. For example, if a Policy Owner executes multiple transfers involving 10 Sub-Accounts in one Valuation Period, this counts as one transfer event. A single transfer occurring in a given Valuation Period that involves only two Sub-Accounts (or one Sub-Account if the transfer is made to or from a fixed investment option) will also count as one transfer event.

As a result of this monitoring process, Nationwide may restrict the form in which transfer requests will be accepted. In general, Nationwide will adhere to the following guidelines:

Trading Behavior	Nationwide's Response
Six or more transfer events within one calendar quarter	Nationwide will mail a letter to the Policy Owner notifying them that: (1)they have been identified as engaging in harmful trading practices; and (2)if their transfer events total 11 within two consecutive calendar quarters or 20 within one calendar year, the Policy Owner will be limited to submitting transfer requests via U.S. mail.
11 transfer events within two consecutive calendar quarters OR 20 transfer events within one calendar year	Nationwide will automatically limit the Policy Owner to submitting transfer requests via U.S. mail.

For purposes of Nationwide's transfer policy, U.S. mail includes standard U.S. mail, expedited U.S. mail, and expedited delivery via private carrier.

For calendar year restrictions, each January 1, Nationwide will start the monitoring anew, so that each policy starts with 0 transfer events each January 1. For restrictions on transfer events within two consecutive calendar quarters, Nationwide refreshes the transfer event restriction period at the beginning of each calendar quarter considering only transfers that occur in the current calendar quarter and occurred in the immediately preceding calendar quarter.

Managers of Multiple Policies

Some financial professionals manage the assets of multiple Nationwide policies pursuant to trading authority granted or conveyed by multiple Policy Owners. These multi-policy financial professionals may be required by Nationwide to submit all transfer requests via U.S. mail.

Other Restrictions

Nationwide reserves the right to refuse or limit transfer requests, or take any other action it deems necessary, in order to protect Policy Owners and beneficiaries from the negative investment results that may result from short-term trading or other harmful investment practices employed by some Policy Owners (or third parties acting on their behalf). In particular, trading strategies designed to avoid or take advantage of Nationwide's monitoring procedures (and other measures aimed at curbing harmful trading practices) that are nevertheless determined by Nationwide to constitute harmful trading practices, may be restricted.

Any restrictions that Nationwide implements will be applied consistently and uniformly. The Policy Owner will be notified if a transfer request is rejected.

Underlying Mutual Fund Restrictions and Prohibitions

Pursuant to regulations adopted by the SEC, Nationwide is required to enter into written agreements with the underlying mutual funds which allow the underlying mutual funds to:

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request the taxpayer identification number, international taxpayer identification number, or other government issued identifier of any Policy Owner;

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request the amounts and dates of any purchase, redemption, transfer, or exchange request ("transaction information"); and

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instruct Nationwide to restrict or prohibit further purchases or exchanges by Policy Owners that violate policies established by the underlying mutual fund (whose policies may be more restrictive than Nationwide’s policies).

Nationwide is required to provide such transaction information to the underlying mutual funds upon their request. In addition, Nationwide is required to restrict or prohibit further purchases or requests to exchange into an underlying mutual fund upon instruction from the underlying mutual fund. Nationwide and any affected Policy Owner may not have advance notice of such instructions from an underlying mutual fund to restrict or prohibit further purchases or requests to exchange into an underlying mutual fund. If an underlying mutual fund refuses to accept a purchase or request to exchange into the underlying mutual fund, Nationwide will keep any affected Policy Owners in their current underlying mutual fund allocation.

Fixed Investment Options Transfers

Prior to the policy's Maturity Date, the Policy Owner may make transfers involving the fixed investment option. These transfers will be in dollars. Nationwide may impose limits on the dollar amount, percentage of Cash Value, number, and/or frequency of transfers involving the fixed investment option. Contact the Service Center for information regarding restrictions in effect for the fixed investment option at the time of a Premium payment or transfer request, see Contacting the Service Center.

Transfers to and/or from the fixed investment option may be restricted as follows:

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Transfers to and/or from may be prohibited during the first policy year; and

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Only one transfer to may be permitted every 12 months and only within 30 days of a calendar quarter end, but not within 12 months of a previous transfer.

Transfers to the Fixed Account may be restricted as follows:

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Transfers to that exceed 20% of the value allocated to the Sub-Accounts (as of the end of the prior Valuation Period) may not be permitted; and

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Transfers to that would result in the Fixed Account value exceeding 30% of the Cash Value may not be permitted.

Transfers from the Fixed Account may be restricted as follows:

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Transfers from, of more than 20% of the Fixed Account value in any policy year (as of the end of the previous policy year), may not be permitted.

Long-Term Fixed Account Restrictions

Nationwide may refuse Premium allocations and transfers to the Long-Term Fixed Account that would cause the Long-Term Fixed Account value to exceed the lesser of: 30% of the policy's total Cash Value as of the close of business on the prior Valuation Period, or $1,000,000.

Transfers involving the Long-Term Fixed Account may be further restricted as follows.

After the first policy year, the total of all partial surrenders and transfers from the Long-Term Fixed Account within any 12 month period, determined looking back from the Valuation Period during which Nationwide received the request, is limited to the greater of:

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$6,000; or

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12% of the policy's Long-Term Fixed Account value as of the Policy Monthaversary 12 months prior to the Valuation Period during which Nationwide received the request. (If the request is received within one month after the first policy anniversary, the policy's Long-Term Fixed Account value on the Policy Date will be used.) This limit is cumulative and will be determined on a rolling basis. This means that any transfers and/or partial surrenders from the Long-Term Fixed Account during the 12 months prior to the Valuation Period during which Nationwide received the request will be deducted from the available amount. Information needed to calculate the available amount for transfer can be obtained by contacting the Service Center, see Contacting the Service Center.

Nationwide may further limit or refuse transfers to the Long-Term Fixed Account on a prospective basis at any time. Generally, this right will be invoked when interest rates are low by historical standards, such as times when investments necessary to support a current Long-Term Fixed Account interest crediting rate greater than the current Fixed Account interest crediting rate are not available. In addition, Nationwide does not allow transfers from the Long-Term Fixed Account as part of the asset rebalancing or dollar cost averaging programs if available.

Combined Fixed Investment Option Restriction

Nationwide may refuse Net Premium allocations or transfers of Cash Value that would cause the aggregate Cash Value allocated to the fixed investment options to be greater than 50% of the policy's total Cash Value.

Amounts transferred to the fixed investment option may be credited interest at different rates, see Fixed Investment Options. Transfers from the fixed investment option will be on a last-in, first-out basis (LIFO). Any restrictions that Nationwide implements will be applied consistently and uniformly.

Contacting the Service Center

All inquiries, paperwork, information requests, service requests, and transaction requests should be made to the Service Center:

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by Internet at www.nationwide.com

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by telephone at 1-800-848-6331 (TDD 1-800-238-3035)

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by mail to Nationwide Life Insurance Company, P.O. Box 182835, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2835

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by fax at 1-888-677-7393

Nationwide reserves the right to restrict or remove the ability to submit service requests via Internet, phone, or fax upon written notice.

Not all methods of communication are available for all types of requests. To determine which methods are permitted for a particular request, refer to the specific transaction provision in this prospectus, or call the Service Center. Requests submitted by means other than described in this prospectus could be returned or delayed.

Service and transaction requests will generally be processed in the Valuation Period they are received at the Service Center as long as the request is in good order, see Valuation of Accumulation Units. Good order generally means that all necessary information to process the request is complete and in a form acceptable to Nationwide. If a request is not in good order, Nationwide will take reasonable actions to obtain the information necessary to process the request. Requests

that are not in good order may be delayed or returned. Nationwide reserves the right to process any transaction request sent to a location other than the Service Center in the Valuation Period it is received at the Service Center. On any day the post office is closed, Nationwide is unable to retrieve service and transaction requests that are submitted by mail. This will result in a delay of the delivery of those requests to the Service Center.

If mandated under applicable law, Nationwide may be required to reject a Premium payment and to refuse to process transaction requests for transfers, surrenders, loans, and/or Death Benefit Proceeds until instructed otherwise by the appropriate regulator. Nationwide may also be required to provide information about a specific policy to government regulators.

Nationwide will use reasonable procedures to confirm that instructions are genuine and Nationwide will not be liable for following instructions that it reasonably determined to be genuine. Nationwide may record telephone requests. Telephone and computer systems may not always be available. Any telephone system or computer can experience outages or slowdowns for a variety of reasons. The outages or slowdowns could prevent or delay processing. Although Nationwide has taken precautions to support heavy use, it is still possible to incur an outage or delay. To avoid technical difficulties, submit transaction requests by mail.

The Policy

General Information

The policy is a legal contract. It will comprise and be evidenced by: a written contract; any Riders; any endorsements; the Policy Data Pages; and the application, including any supplemental application. The benefits described in the policy and this prospectus, including any optional Riders or modifications in coverage, may be subject to Nationwide’s underwriting and approval. In addition to the terms and conditions of the policy, Policy Owner rights are governed by this prospectus and protected by federal securities laws and regulations. Nationwide will consider the statements made in the application as representations, and will rely on them as being true and complete. However, Nationwide will not void the policy or deny a claim unless a statement is a material misrepresentation. If a Policy Owner makes an error or misstatement on the application, Nationwide will adjust the Death Benefit, Rider benefits, and Cash Value accordingly.

Any modification or waiver of Nationwide’s rights or requirements under the policy must be in writing and signed by Nationwide’s president or corporate secretary. No agent may bind Nationwide by making any promise not contained in the policy.

Nationwide may modify the policy, its operations, or the Variable Account’s operations to meet the requirements of any law or regulation issued by a government agency to which the policy, Nationwide, or the Variable Account is subject. Nationwide may modify the policy to assure that it continues to qualify as a life insurance policy under federal tax laws. Nationwide will notify Policy Owners of all modifications and will make appropriate endorsements to the policy.

The policy is nonparticipating, meaning that Nationwide will not be contributing any operating profits or surplus earnings toward the Policy Proceeds.

To the extent permitted by law, policy benefits are not subject to any legal process on the part of a third-party for the payment of any claim, and no right or benefit will be subject to the claims of creditors (except as may be provided by assignment).

It is important to remember that the portion of any amounts allocated to Nationwide’s general account, including any amounts allocated to the Fixed Account, and any guaranteed benefits Nationwide may provide under the policy exceeding the value of amounts held in the Variable Account, are subject to Nationwide’s claims paying ability.

Any money Nationwide pays, or that is paid to Nationwide, must be in the currency of the United States of America.

In order to comply with the USA PATRIOT Act and rules promulgated thereunder, Nationwide has implemented procedures designed to prevent policies described in this prospectus from being used to facilitate money laundering or the financing of terrorist activities.

Policy Owner and Beneficiaries

Policy Owner

The policy belongs to the owner named in the application or as a result of a valid assignment. The Policy Owner may name a contingent owner who will become the Policy Owner if the Policy Owner dies before Proceeds become payable. Otherwise, ownership will pass to the Policy Owner's estate, if the Policy Owner is not the Insured.

Policy Owner Rights

The Policy Owner may exercise all policy rights in accordance with policy terms while the policy is In Force, subject to Nationwide’s approval. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following:

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changing the Policy Owner, contingent owner, and beneficiary;

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assigning, exchanging, and/or converting the policy;

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requesting transfers, policy loans, and partial surrenders or a complete surrender; and

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changing insurance coverage such as death benefit option changes, adding or removing Riders, and/or increasing or decreasing the Total Specified Amount.

These rights are explained in greater detail throughout this prospectus.

Subject to Nationwide’s approval, the Policy Owner may name a different Policy Owner or contingent owner while the policy is In Force by submitting a written request to the Service Center. Any such change request will become effective as of the date signed, however, it will not affect any payment made or action taken before the change is received and recorded by Nationwide. There may be adverse tax consequences to changing parties of the policy.

Beneficiaries

The principal right of a beneficiary is to receive the Death Benefit Proceeds if the Insured dies while the policy is In Force. While the policy is In Force, a Policy Owner may name more than one beneficiary, designate primary and contingent beneficiaries, change or add beneficiaries, and/or direct Nationwide to distribute the Proceeds other than as described below.

If a primary beneficiary dies before the Insured dies, Nationwide will pay the Death Benefit Proceeds to the surviving primary beneficiaries. Unless specified otherwise by the Policy Owner, Nationwide will pay multiple primary beneficiaries in equal shares. A contingent beneficiary will become the primary beneficiary if all primary beneficiaries die before the Insured dies and before any Proceeds become payable. A Policy Owner may name more than one contingent beneficiary. Unless specified otherwise by the Policy Owner, Nationwide will also pay multiple contingent beneficiaries in equal shares.

Requests to change or add beneficiaries must be submitted in writing to the Service Center. Any such change request will become effective as of the date signed, however, it will not affect any payment made or action taken before the change is received and recorded by Nationwide.

Community Property States

In community property states, the Policy Owner’s spouse may have a community property interest in the Proceeds of a life insurance policy even if the spouse is not a named party on the policy. Changes of beneficiary and/or ownership, assignment, and certain financial transactions may impede the spouse’s community property interest. The spouse may need to consent to these types of transactions. The Policy Owner should seek legal advice regarding the applicability of community property laws to the policy and whether spousal consent is necessary. Nationwide is not responsible for determining the applicability of community property laws to the policy.

Purchasing a Policy

The policy is available for Insureds between the ages of 0 and 85. To purchase the policy, prospective purchasers must submit a completed application and the required initial Premium payment.

Nationwide must receive evidence of insurability that satisfies its underwriting standards (this may require a medical examination) before it will issue a policy. Nationwide can provide prospective purchasers with the details of its underwriting standards upon request. Nationwide reserves the right to reject any application for any reason permitted by law. Additionally, Nationwide reserves the right to modify its underwriting standards on a prospective basis for newly issued policies at any time.

The minimum initial Base Policy Specified Amount in most states is $50,000 for non-preferred policies and $100,000 for preferred policies. The basic distinction between the non-preferred and preferred underwriting classifications is that Nationwide expects the Insured under a preferred policy to live longer. Nationwide reserves the right to modify the minimum Base Policy Specified Amount on a prospective basis for newly issued policies at any time.

Initial Premium Payment

The required initial Premium payment amount is stated in the Policy Data Pages and will depend on the following factors: the initial Base Policy Specified Amount, death benefit option elected, any Riders elected, and the Insured's age, sex, health, and activities. Initial Premium may be paid to the Service Center or to an authorized Nationwide representative. The initial Premium payment will not be applied to the policy until the underwriting process is complete.

Insurance Coverage

Issuance of full insurance coverage requires that the Insured meet all underwriting requirements, the required initial Premium is paid (including any additional Premium determined necessary through the underwriting process), and the policy is issued while the Insured is alive. Nationwide has the right to reject any application for insurance, in which case Nationwide will return the Premium payment within two business days of the date Nationwide rejects the application.

After Nationwide approves an application, insurance coverage will begin and will be In Force on the Policy Date shown in the Policy Data Pages. Nationwide begins deducting policy charges on the Policy Date. Changes in the Total Specified Amount (which may only be requested after the first policy year) will be effective on the next monthly policy anniversary after Nationwide approves the change request.

Insurance coverage will end upon the Insured's death, when Nationwide begins to pay the Proceeds, or when the policy reaches the Maturity Date, unless it is extended. Coverage will also end if the policy Lapses.

Temporary Insurance Coverage

Temporary insurance coverage (of an amount equal to the Total Specified Amount, up to $1,000,000) may be available for no charge before full insurance coverage takes effect. Prospective purchasers must submit a temporary insurance agreement and make an initial Premium payment. The amount of this initial Premium payment will depend on the initial Total Specified Amount, choice of death benefit option, and any Riders elected. Temporary insurance coverage will remain In Force for no more than 60 days from the date of the temporary insurance agreement. If full coverage is denied, the temporary insurance coverage will terminate five days from the date Nationwide mails a termination notice (accompanied by a refund equal to the Premium payment made). If full coverage is approved, the temporary insurance coverage will terminate on the date that full insurance coverage takes effect. Allocation of the initial Net Premium will be determined by the right to examine law of the state in which the policy is issued.

Right to Cancel (Examination Right)

In order to cancel the policy during the right to cancel period, a Policy Owner must submit a written cancellation request and return the policy either to the sales representative or to the Service Center. Nationwide will honor written cancellation requests received in good order by the last day of the right to cancel period (if returned by US mail, the request must be post-marked by the last day of the right to cancel period). If the policy is canceled during the right to cancel period, Nationwide will treat the policy as if it was never issued.

Written cancellation requests received after the close of business on the date the right to cancel period expires will not be canceled free of charge.

Within seven days of receipt of a written cancellation request, Nationwide will refund the amount prescribed by state law. The amount Nationwide refunds will be Cash Value and any charges deducted or, in certain states, the greater of the Premium paid or the policy's Cash Value plus any charges deducted.

Allocation of Net Premium During Right to Cancel Period

Where state law requires the return of initial Premium for cancellations during the right to cancel period, Nationwide will allocate initial Net Premium to the fixed investment options as instructed. Nationwide will allocate initial Net Premium allocated to the Sub-Accounts to the available money market Sub-Account until the right to cancel period expires. At the expiration of the right to cancel period, Nationwide will transfer the amount held in the money market Sub-Account to the requested Sub-Accounts based on the allocation instructions in effect at the time of the transfer.

Where state law requires the return of Cash Value, Nationwide will allocate all of the initial Net Premium to the designated Sub-Accounts and fixed investment options based upon the allocation instructions in effect at the time, on the next Valuation Period.

Premium Payments

This policy does not require a payment of a scheduled Premium amount to keep it In Force (if the Wealth Guard Rider is elected, minimum Premium requirements apply, see Wealth Guard Rider). It will remain In Force as long as the conditions that cause a policy to Lapse do not exist, see Lapse and Unfavorable Sub-Account Investment Experience. Premium payment reminder notices will be sent according to the Premium payment schedule selected by the Policy Owner. Additional Premium payments must be submitted to the Service Center. Each Premium payment must be at least $50. Upon request, Nationwide will furnish Premium payment receipts. Policy Owners may make additional Premium payments at any time while the policy is In Force and prior to the Maturity Date, subject to the following:

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Nationwide may require satisfactory evidence of insurability before accepting any additional Premium payment that results in an increase in the policy's Net Amount At Risk.

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Nationwide will refund Premium payments that exceed the applicable Premium limit established by the Code to qualify the policy as a contract for life insurance.

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Nationwide will monitor Premiums paid and will notify Policy Owners when the policy is in jeopardy of becoming a modified endowment contract, see Taxes.

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Nationwide may require that policy Indebtedness be repaid before accepting any additional Premium payments.

Subsequent Premium payments will be allocated according to the allocation instructions in effect at the time the Premium is received.

Cash Value

Nationwide will determine the Cash Value at least monthly. Cash Value will fluctuate daily and there is no guaranteed Cash Value. At the end of any given Valuation Period, the Cash Value is equal to the sum of:

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the value of the Accumulation Units allocated to the Sub-Accounts, see Valuation of Accumulation Units;

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amounts allocated to the fixed investment option, including credited interest; and

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amounts allocated to the policy loan account (only if a loan was taken), including credited interest, see Policy Loans.

Surrenders and policy charges and deductions will reduce the Cash Value of the policy. If Cash Value is a factor in calculating a benefit associated with the policy, such as the Death Benefit or a benefit associated with an elected Rider, the value of that benefit will also fluctuate, including being reduced due to surrenders and policy charge deductions. If the policy is surrendered or Lapses, the Cash Value will be reduced by the amount of any Indebtedness.

On any date during the policy year, the Cash Value equals the Cash Value on the preceding Valuation Period, plus any Net Premium applied since the previous Valuation Period, minus any policy charges, plus or minus any investment results, and minus any partial surrenders and Returned Premium.

Changing the Amount of Insurance Coverage

After the first policy year, the Policy Owner may request to change the Total Specified Amount. To change the Total Specified Amount, the Policy Owner must submit in good order, a written request to the Service Center. Changes to the Total Specified Amount will become effective on the next monthly policy anniversary after Nationwide approves the request unless the Policy Owner requests and Nationwide approves a different date. However, no change will take effect unless the Cash Surrender Value or Lapse protection provided by the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision would be

sufficient to keep the policy In Force for at least three months. Nationwide may limit the number of Total Specified Amount changes to one increase and one decrease each policy year. Changes to the Total Specified Amount will typically alter the Death Benefit.

Increases

To increase the Total Specified Amount, the Policy Owner must provide satisfactory evidence of insurability. The Insured must be Attained Age 85 or younger at the time of the request. Any request to increase the Total Specified Amount must be at least $10,000. An increase in the Total Specified Amount may cause an increase in the Net Amount At Risk. Because the Cost of Insurance Charge is based on the Net Amount At Risk, and because there will be a separate cost of insurance rate for the increase, this will usually cause the policy's Cost of Insurance Charge to increase. An increase in the Base Policy Specified Amount and/or Rider Specified Amount may require the Policy Owner to make larger or additional Premium payments in order to avoid Lapsing the policy. An additional Underwriting and Distribution Charge and surrender charge schedule will also apply whenever the Base Policy Specified Amount is increased.

Decreases

The Policy Owner may request to decrease the Total Specified Amount. Nationwide applies Total Specified Amount decreases to the most recent Base Policy Specified Amount and/or Rider Specified Amount increase and continues applying the decrease backwards while still maintaining the original Total Specified Amount. If the Wealth Guard Rider is in effect, the Total Specified Amount cannot be less than $250,000. Nationwide will deny any request to reduce the Base Policy Specified Amount below the minimum Base Policy Specified Amount shown on the Policy Data Pages. Nationwide will also deny any request that would disqualify the policy as a contract for life insurance.

Exchanging the Policy

The Policy Owner has an exchange right under the policy. At any time within the first 24 months of coverage from the Policy Date, the Policy Owner may surrender the policy and use the Cash Surrender Value to purchase a new permanent fixed life insurance policy on the Insured’s life without evidence of insurability.

To invoke this right, the policy must be In Force and not in the Grace Period, and the Policy Owner must submit a written request to the Service Center on approved forms.

The new policy must be one of Nationwide’s available fixed benefit individual life insurance policies. The death benefit on the new policy may not be greater than the Death Benefit on this policy immediately prior to the exchange date. The new policy will have the same Total Specified Amount, Policy Date, and Issue Age. Nationwide will base Premium payments on the rates in effect for the same sex, Attained Age, and underwriting class of the Insured on the exchange date, unless otherwise required by state law. The Policy Owner may transfer Indebtedness to the new policy.

Exchange requests must be made on Nationwide forms and submitted to the Service Center. The policy must be In Force and not in a Grace Period. The Policy Owner must pay a surrender charge if applicable and surrender the policy to Nationwide. The Policy Owner must pay any money due on the exchange (any amount needed to ensure that the Cash Surrender Value of the new policy is the same as the Cash Surrender Value of this policy). The Policy Owner may request that any excess of the Cash Surrender Value of this policy over the Cash Surrender Value of the new policy be paid to the Policy Owner. The exchange may have adverse tax consequences. The new policy will take effect on the exchange date only if the Insured is alive. This policy will terminate when the new policy takes effect.

After the first 24 months of coverage, the Policy Owner may still surrender the policy and use the Cash Surrender Value to purchase a new permanent fixed life insurance policy on the Insured’s life. However, issuance of the new policy will depend on the Insured providing satisfactory evidence of insurability.

Terminating the Policy

There are several ways that the policy can terminate. The policy will automatically terminate when the Insured dies, the policy reaches the Maturity Date and is not extended (see Policy Maturity), or the Grace Period ends. The policy will also terminate if it is fully surrendered.

Terminating the policy may result in adverse tax consequences.

Assigning the Policy

The Policy Owner may assign any or all rights under the policy while it is In Force, subject to Nationwide’s approval. The beneficiary's interest will be subject to the person or entity to which the Policy Owner assigned rights. Assignments must be in writing on a form satisfactory to Nationwide. Assignments will become effective on the date signed, unless otherwise specified by the Policy Owner, and are subject to any payments or actions taken by Nationwide before it is received and recorded at the Service Center. Nationwide is not responsible for the sufficiency or validity of any assignment. Assignments will be subject to any Indebtedness, policy liens, garnishments, court orders, and any previous assignments.

Reminders, Reports, and Illustrations

Nationwide will send scheduled Premium payment reminders and transaction confirmations to Policy Owners upon request. Nationwide will also send quarterly and annual statements that show:

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the Total Specified Amount;

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Premiums paid;

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all charges since the last report;

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the current Cash Value;

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the Cash Surrender Value; and

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Indebtedness.

Confirmations of individual financial transactions, such as transfers, partial surrenders, and loans are generated and mailed automatically. Policy Owners should review statements and confirmations carefully. All errors or corrections must be reported to Nationwide immediately to assure proper crediting to the policy. Unless Nationwide is notified within 30 days of receipt of the statement, Nationwide will assume statements and confirmation statements are correct. Alternatively, Policy Owners may receive information faster and reduce the amount of mail received by signing up for the eDelivery program. Go to www.nationwide.com/login to change the document delivery preferences.

Nationwide will send these reminders and reports to the address provided on the application unless directed otherwise. Copies may be obtained by contacting the Service Center. At any time after the first policy year, Policy Owners may ask for an illustration of future benefits and values under the policy, see Illustration Charge.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DELIVERY
OF SECURITY HOLDER DOCUMENTS

When multiple copies of the same disclosure document(s), such as prospectuses, supplements, proxy statements and semi-annual and annual reports are required to be mailed to multiple Policy Owners in the same household, Nationwide will mail only one copy of each document, unless notified otherwise by the Policy Owner(s). Household delivery will continue for the life of the policies. A Policy Owner can revoke their consent to household delivery and reinstitute individual delivery by contacting the Service Center. Individual delivery will resume within 30 days after receiving such notification.

Other Benefits Available Under the Policy

In addition to the standard death benefit options available under the policy, other standard or optional benefits may also be available to you. The following table summarizes information about these other benefits. For additional information on the policy’s Riders, see Policy Riders and Rider Charges. Additional information on the fees associated with each benefit is in the Fee Table. The availability of policy benefits may vary depending on the broker-dealer through which the policy is sold (see Appendix C: Financial Intermediary Variations).

Name of Benefit	Purpose	Is Benefit Standard or Optional	Brief Description of Restrictions/Limitations
Guaranteed Policy Continuation	During the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Period, the policy will not Lapse if premium requirements are satisfied	Standard	● The Policy Continuation Premium can change due to action by the Policy Owner ● When the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Period ends, the policy may be at risk of Lapse ● Duration of the benefit period varies based on the Insured’s Issue Age See Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision
Dollar Cost Averaging	Long-term transfer program involving automatic transfer of assets	Standard	● Transfers are only permitted from the Fixed Account and a limited number of Sub-Accounts ● Transfers may not be directed to the Fixed Account or Long-Term Fixed Account ● Transfers from the Fixed Account must be no more than 1/30th of the Fixed Account value at the time the program is elected ● Nationwide may modify, suspend, or discontinue these programs at any time ● Transfers are only made monthly See Policy Owner Services
Enhanced Dollar Cost Averaging	Long-term transfer program involving automatic transfer of Fixed Account allocations with higher interest crediting rate	Standard	● Only available at the time of application, and only initial Premium is eligible for the program ● Transfers are only permitted from the Fixed Account ● Transfers are only made monthly and only for the first policy year See Policy Owner Services
Asset Rebalancing	Automatic reallocation of assets on a predetermined percentage basis	Standard	● Assets in the fixed investment options are excluded from the program ● Rebalances only permitted on a three, six, or 12 month schedule See Policy Owner Services

Name of Benefit	Purpose	Is Benefit Standard or Optional	Brief Description of Restrictions/Limitations
Automated Income Monitor	Systematic partial surrender and/or policy loan program to take an income stream of scheduled payments from the Cash Value	Standard	● Only available to policies that are not modified endowment contracts ● Policy Owners are responsible for monitoring the policy to prevent Lapse ● Program will terminate upon the occurrence of specified events ● Nationwide may modify, suspend, or discontinue the program at any time See Policy Owner Services
Policy Guard Rider	Prevent the policy from Lapsing due to Indebtedness	Optional	● Only available for policies for which the guideline premium/cash value corridor life insurance qualification test is elected ● Subject to eligibility requirements to invoke the Rider ● Election to invoke is irrevocable ● Once invoked, all other Riders terminate (except the Additional Term Insurance Rider, if applicable) ● Cash Value will be transferred to the Fixed Account and may not be transferred out ● No further loans or partial surrenders may be taken from the policy
Adjusted Sales Load Life Insurance Rider	Replacement of all or a portion of Premium Load with a monthly Rider charge	Optional	● Only available at the time of application ● A Premium Load is assessed on any amount that is not replaced by the Rider ● The aggregate monthly Rider charges will be greater than the amount Nationwide would have deducted as Premium Load ● If the policy terminates within the first 10 policy years, Nationwide will deduct an amount from the Cash Surrender Value to compensate for the Premium Load replaced, but not recovered, as a Rider charge
Children’s Term Insurance Rider	Provides term life insurance on the Insured’s children	Optional	● Insurance coverage for each insured child continues until the earlier: (1) the policy anniversary on or next following the date the Insured’s child turns age 22, or (2) the policy anniversary on which the Insured reaches Attained Age 65 ● Provides a conversion right, subject to limitations

Name of Benefit	Purpose	Is Benefit Standard or Optional	Brief Description of Restrictions/Limitations
Long-Term Care Rider	Accelerates a portion of the Total Specified Amount for qualified long-term care services	Optional	● Underwriting requirements for the Rider are separate and distinct from the policy, and the Rider does not provide benefits for certain conditions or events ● If purchased six months or more after the Policy Date, new evidence of insurability is required ● Long-Term Care Specified Amount must be at least 10% of the Total Specified Amount and no more than 100% of the Total Specified Amount ● Subject to maximum monthly benefit ● Subject to eligibility requirements to invoke the Rider ● Subject to an elimination period, a 90-day waiting period, before benefits are paid ● Written notice of claim is required ● Benefit associated with the Rider may not cover all long-term care costs incurred ● While benefit is being paid no loans or partial surrenders may be taken from the policy
Spouse Life Insurance Rider	Death benefit payable upon death of the Insured Spouse	Optional	● Insured must be between Attained Age 21 and 59 when the Rider is elected ● Insured Spouse must be between Attained Age 18 and 69 when the Rider is elected ● Provides a conversion right, subject to limitations
Accidental Death Benefit Rider	Payment of a benefit in addition to the Death Benefit upon the Insured’s accidental death	Optional	● Subject to eligibility requirements for accidental death ● May be purchased on or after the policy anniversary on which Insured reaches Attained Age 5 and before the policy anniversary on which Insured reaches Attained Age 65 ● Coverage continues until Insured reaches Attained Age 70
Premium Waiver Rider	Provides a monthly credit to the policy upon the Insured’s total disability	Optional	● Monthly credit applied may not be sufficient to keep the policy from Lapsing ● Cannot be elected if the Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider is elected ● If the Insured is younger than age 63 at the time of the total disability, coverage continues until age 65 ● If the Insured is age 63 or older at the time of the total disability, coverage may continue for two years
Change of Insured Rider	Allows Policy Owner to change the Insured	Optional	● Policy Owner must be an employer and the Insured an owner or employee ● At the time of the change, the new Insured must have the same business relationship to the Policy Owner as did the previous Insured ● The new Insured must have been at least 18 on the Policy Date ● The new Insured must satisfy Nationwide’s underwriting requirements and may be required to submit satisfactory evidence of insurability ● The policy must be In Force and not be in a Grace Period when the request is made and at the time of the change (the "change date") ● New two-year suicide and contestability periods will apply to the policy

Name of Benefit	Purpose	Is Benefit Standard or Optional	Brief Description of Restrictions/Limitations
Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider	Provides term life insurance on the Insured, in addition to that under the base policy	Optional	● Available for post-issue election until the Insured reaches Attained Age 85 ● If purchase after the Policy Date, evidence of insurability is required
Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider	Waiver of the policy’s monthly deductions if the Insured becomes totally disabled	Optional	● Available for post-issue election so long as the policy is In Force and it is before the Policy Date on or following the date the Insured reaches age 59 ● The policy’s monthly deductions will not be waived until the Insured has been disabled for six consecutive months ● No benefit is available if disability results from a risk not assumed ● Benefit alone may not be sufficient to keep the policy from Lapsing ● Cannot be elected if the Premium Waiver Rider is elected ● If disability began before Attained Age 60, the benefit may continue for as long as the disability ● If disability began between Attained Age 60 and 63, the benefit may continue until Attained Age 65 ● If the Insured’s total disability begins after Attained Age 63, the benefit may continue for two years
Wealth Guard Rider	Protection from possible negative market performance	Optional	● Rider only available to be elected at the time of application and irrevocable ● Selected guarantee option cannot be changed ● Maximum Issue Age for the Rider is age 55 ● Minimum Base Policy Specified Amount applies ● Rider may provide no Rider Benefit in some instances ● Eligibility requirements apply ● Minimum premium requirement must be met to prevent the Benefit Base from potentially being reduced ● Available investment options may be limited

Standard Policy Charges

Deductions for charges are taken from Premium payments and/or the Cash Value, as applicable, to compensate Nationwide for the services and benefits provided, the costs and expenses incurred, and the risks assumed. Certain expenses may be recovered utilizing more than one charge. Nationwide may generate a profit from any of the charges assessed under the policy.

Monthly charges are deducted from Cash Value beginning on the Policy Date. Charges are taken proportionally from the Sub-Accounts and the fixed investment option, except for the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge which is only deducted proportionally from the Sub-Accounts. Charges taken against allocations to the Sub-Accounts are assessed by redeeming Accumulation Units. The number of Accumulation Units redeemed is determined by dividing the dollar amount of the charge by the Accumulation Unit value for the Sub-Account. Nationwide does not deduct policy charges or Rider charges from the Cash Value attributable to the policy loan account. For a complete description of how interest is credited and charged, see Policy Loans.

Policy and Rider charges reflect costs and risks associated with issuing the policy and Rider(s). Certain charges will vary based upon the individual characteristics of the Insured. The Insured is assigned to an underwriting classification based upon his/her Attained Age, sex (if not unisex classified), tobacco rate type, health, and any Substandard Ratings. The Policy Owner can request an illustration of specific costs and/or see the Policy’s Data Pages for information about specific charges of their policy.

Nationwide may change policy and/or Rider charges and rates under the policy at any time, subject to the guaranteed maximum rates stated in the Policy Data Pages. Changes in policy and/or Rider charges and rates vary by changes in future expectations for factors including, but not limited to, Nationwide’s investment earnings, mortality experience, morbidity experience, persistency experience, expenses, including reinsurance expenses, and taxes. Changes to policy and/or Rider charges and rates will be on a uniform basis for Insureds of the same Issue Age, sex, rate class, rate type, any Substandard Rating, Base Policy Specified Amount, and Total Specified Amount (if applicable) whose policies have been In Force for the same length of time. If a change in the charges or rates causes an increase to the policy and/or Rider charges, the policy's Cash Value could decrease. If a change in the charges or rates causes a decrease to the policy and/or Rider charges, the policy's Cash Value could increase. Any changes will be determined in accordance with state law. Policy and Rider charges will never exceed the maximum charges shown in the fee tables, see Fee Table.

Premium Load

Premium Load is comprised of the Sales Load and Premium Taxes. It will vary by policy based on the amount of Premium paid. It is deducted from each Premium payment to partially reimburse Nationwide for sales expenses and Premium taxes, and other expenses, including acquisition costs. The Premium Load also provides revenue to compensate Nationwide for assuming risks associated with the policy, and revenue that may be a profit.

Sales Load

Sales Load (as part of the Premium Load) is deducted from each Premium payment to cover sales expenses. The current Sales Load is $5 per $1,000 of Premium. The guarantee maximum Sales Load is $25 per $1,000 of Premium.

Nationwide may waive the Sales Load on the initial Premium paid into this policy as part of a Nationwide sponsored exchange program to another Nationwide policy as permitted under the securities laws and/or rules or by order of the SEC.

Premium Taxes

Premium Taxes (as part of the Premium Load) are deducted from each Premium payment to reimburse Nationwide for state and local premium taxes (at the estimated rate of 2.25%) and for federal premium taxes (at the estimated rate of 1.25%). The current (and guaranteed maximum) Premium Tax is $35 per $1,000 of Premium. This amount is not the actual amount of the tax liability Nationwide incurs. It is an estimated amount. If the actual tax liability is more or less, Nationwide will not adjust the charge retroactively.

Illustration Charge

Illustration Charges are not deducted from Premium payments or Cash Value; rather they are paid at the time of an illustration request. Nationwide currently waives the Illustration Charge. The charge is intended to compensate Nationwide for the administrative costs of generating illustrations. Nationwide may elect in the future to assess an Illustration Charge. It will not exceed $25 per illustration requested.

Partial Surrender Fee

Partial Surrender Fees are deducted from the partial surrender amount requested. Nationwide currently waives the Partial Surrender Fee. The fee is intended to compensate Nationwide for the administrative costs associated with calculating and generating the surrender amount. Nationwide may elect in the future to assess a Partial Surrender Fee. The Partial Surrender Fee assessed to each surrender will not exceed the lesser of $25 or 2% of the amount surrendered.

Surrender Charge

A Surrender Charge is deducted proportionally from Sub-Account and fixed investment option allocations if the policy is surrendered or Lapsed. When considering the potential impact of surrender charges, the Policy Owner should remember that variable universal life insurance is not suitable as an investment vehicle for short-term savings. It is designed for long-term financial planning. Attempting to minimize surrender charges by choosing a lower Base Policy Specified Amount may result in inadequate death benefit coverage, and paying less first year Premium to minimize surrender charges may result in higher cost of insurance charges and a greater chance the policy could Lapse.

The Surrender Charge is assessed to compensate Nationwide for policy underwriting expenses and sales expenses, including processing applications, conducting medical exams, determining insurability, and establishing policy records.

The Surrender Charge is comprised of two components: the underwriting component and the sales component.

The initial Surrender Charge is the sum of the underwriting component and a percentage (that varies by age, sex, Total Specified Amount, and risk class, and ranges between 34% to 60%) of the sales component. Depending on the policy year of the surrender and the Insured's age at the time of policy issuance, the actual Surrender Charge paid will be a percentage of the initial Surrender Charge, as set forth in the following table:

Policy year calculated from the Policy Date or effective date of Base Policy Specified Amount increase*:	Surrender Charge, as a percentage of the initial Surrender Charge:
	Issue Ages 0-49	Issue Ages 50+
1	100 %	100 %
2	100 %	100 %
3	100 %	92.5 %
4	92.5 %	85.0 %
5	85.0 %	76.0 %
6	77.5 %	66.0 %
7	70.0 %	56.0 %
8	62.5 %	46.0 %
9	52.5 %	36.0 %
10	42.5 %	26.0 %
11	32.5 %	0 %
12	20.0 %	0 %
13+	0 %	0 %

The Surrender Charge duration may vary based on the law in the state where the policy is issued.

The underwriting component equals the product of the Base Policy Specified Amount and the administrative target premium. The administrative target premium is actuarially derived and is used to determine how much Nationwide should charge per Premium payment for underwriting expenses. The administrative target premium varies by the Total Specified Amount and the Insured's age when the policy was issued.

The sales component is the lesser of the following two amounts: (1) the product of the Base Policy Specified Amount, divided by 1,000, and the surrender target premium; and (2) the sum of all Premium payments made during the first policy year. The surrender target premium is actuarially derived and is used to determine how much Nationwide should charge per Premium payment for sales expenses. The surrender target premium varies by the Insured's sex, the Insured's age when the policy was issued, and the Insured's underwriting class.

Each increase to the Base Policy Specified Amount (referred to as Base Policy Specified Amount segments) will have its own Surrender Charge. The Surrender Charge for each Based Policy Specified Amount segment, when added together, will equal the total Surrender Charge.

Any Surrender Charge will be deducted proportionally from the Sub-Account and fixed investment option allocations.

Nationwide will waive the Surrender Charge if it is exchanged for a plan of permanent fixed life insurance offered by Nationwide subject to the following:

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the exchange and waiver may be subject to new evidence of insurability and underwriting approval; and

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the Policy Owner has not invoked any of the following Riders:

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the Premium Waiver Rider;

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the Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider; and/or

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the Long-term Care Rider.

A new Surrender Charge may be imposed by the policy received in the exchange.

Cost of Insurance Charge

A Cost of Insurance Charge is deducted proportionally from Sub-Account and fixed investment option allocations on the Policy Date and on each monthly anniversary of the Policy Date. This charge is intended to cover Nationwide’s expenses associated with providing expected mortality benefits and assuming certain risks associated with the policy, and to cover other expenses, including acquisition costs, and state and federal taxes. Nationwide may also profit from this charge.

The Cost of Insurance Charge is the product of the Net Amount At Risk and the cost of insurance rate. The cost of insurance rate will vary by the Insured's issue age, sex, underwriting classification, any Substandard Ratings, how long the policy has been In Force, and the Base Policy Specified Amount and Total Specified Amount (if applicable). The cost of insurance rates are based on Nationwide’s expectations as to future mortality and expense experience, investment earnings, persistency, and taxes. Current and guaranteed monthly cost of insurance rates established at issue generally increase year over year to reflect expectations that mortality and underwriting risks generally increase as the Insured's Attained Age and the length of time the Policy has been In Force increase.

There will be a separate cost of insurance rate for the initial Base Policy Specified Amount and any Base Policy Specified Amount increase. The cost of insurance rate(s) will never be greater than what is shown on the Policy Data Pages.

Flat Extras and Substandard Ratings

Nationwide may inquire about the occupation and activities of the Insured through the underwriting process. If the activities or occupation of the Insured cause an increased health or accident risk, it may result in the Insured receiving a Substandard Rating. If this is the case, Nationwide may add an additional component to the Cost of Insurance Charge called a "Flat Extra Charge." The Flat Extra Charge accounts for the increased risk of providing life insurance when one or more of these factors apply to the Insured. The Flat Extra Charge is a component of the total Cost of Insurance Charge, so if applied it will be deducted from Cash Value on the Policy Date and the monthly anniversary of the Policy Date. The monthly Flat Extra Charge is between $0.00 and $2.08 per $1,000 of the Net Amount At Risk. If a Flat Extra Charge is applied, it is shown in the Policy Data Pages. In no event will the Flat Extra Charge result in the Cost of Insurance Charge exceeding the maximum Cost of Insurance Charge shown in the Fee Table.

Nationwide will uniformly apply a change in any cost of insurance rate for Insureds of the same age, sex, underwriting class, Substandard Ratings, and Base Policy Specified Amount and Total Specified Amount (if applicable), if the policies have been In Force for the same length of time. If a change in the cost of insurance rates causes an increase to a policy’s Cost of Insurance Charge, the policy's Cash Value could decrease. If a change in the cost of insurance rates causes a decrease to the policy’s Cost of Insurance Charge, the policy's Cash Value could increase.

Mortality and Expense Risk Charge

A monthly Mortality and Expense Risk Charge is deducted from the policy's Cash Value allocated to the Sub-Accounts. The charge will vary by policy based on the amount of Cash Value allocated to the Sub-Accounts and the length of time the policy has been In Force. The charge compensates Nationwide for assuming the risk associated with mortality and expense risk costs. The mortality risk is that the Insured will not live as long as expected. The expense risk is that the costs of issuing and administering the policy will be more than expected. This charge is in addition to any charges assessed by the mutual funds underlying the Sub-Accounts.

Currently, the Mortality and Expense Risk Charge is based on the following schedule:

Policy Years	Charge for First $25,000 in Variable Cash Value (Annualized)	Charge for Next $225,000 in Variable Cash Value (Annualized)	Charge for Variable Cash Value in Excess of $250,000 (Annualized)
1 through 10	$6.00 per $1,000	$3.00 per $1,000	$1.00 per $1,000
11 through 20	$3.00 per $1,000	$2.00 per $1,000	$0.50 per $1,000
21 and later	$0	$0	$0

The maximum guaranteed Mortality and Expense Risk Charge is equal to an annualized rate of $6.00 per $1,000 of Variable Account Cash Value for all policy years.

Administrative Per Policy Charge

An administrative charge is deducted proportionally from the policy's Sub-Account and fixed investment option allocations on the Policy Date and each monthly anniversary of the Policy Date. This charge reimburses Nationwide for the costs of maintaining the policy, including accounting and record-keeping and periodic reports to the Policy Owner. The charge is currently $10 per month (current and maximum guaranteed charge in New York is $8.75). The maximum guaranteed charge is $20 per month.

Underwriting and Distribution Charge

An Underwriting and Distribution Charge is deducted proportionally from the policy's Sub-Account and fixed investment option allocations on the Policy Date and each monthly anniversary of the Policy Date. The charge will vary by policy based on the Base Policy Specified Amount, the length of time the policy has been In Force, and the Attained Age of the Insured on the Policy Date. The Underwriting and Distribution Charge is intended to compensate Nationwide for sales, underwriting, distribution, and issuance of the policy.

The Underwriting and Distribution Charge is only assessed on the first $250,000 of Base Policy Specified Amount. The current Underwriting and Distribution Charge is $0.10 per $1,000 of Base Policy Specified Amount. The maximum guaranteed Underwriting and Distribution Charge is $0.20 per $1,000 of Base Policy Specified Amount. The Underwriting and Distribution Charge will be assessed for 10 years from the Policy Date for the initial Base Policy Specified Amount, and for 10 years from the effective date of any increase in the Base Policy Specified Amount.

Mutual Fund Operating Expenses

In addition to the policy charges, there are also charges associated with the mutual funds in which the Sub-Accounts invest. Policy Owners do not pay these charges directly, but these charges do affect the value of the assets allocated to the Sub-Accounts because these charges are reflected in the underlying mutual fund prices that Nationwide subsequently uses to value Sub-Account units. The underlying mutual funds' prospectuses contain additional information about these charges. Policy Owners may visit the website listed in Appendix A: Underlying Mutual Funds Available Under the Policy or contact the Service Center to receive, free of charge, copies of the prospectuses for any of the underlying mutual funds available under the policy.

Reduction of Charges

The policy may be purchased by individuals, corporations, and other entities. Nationwide may reduce or eliminate certain charges (sales load, surrender charge, administrative charges, cost of insurance charge, or other charges) where the size or nature of the group allows Nationwide to realize savings with respect to sales, underwriting, administrative, or other costs. Where prohibited by state law, Nationwide will not reduce charges associated with the policy.

Nationwide determines the eligibility and the amount of any reduction by examining a number of factors, including: the number of policies owned with different insureds; the total Premium Nationwide expects to receive; the total Cash Value of commonly owned policies; the nature of the relationship among individual insureds; the purpose for which the policies are being purchased; the length of time Nationwide expects the individual policies to be In Force; and any other circumstances which are rationally related to the expected reduction in expenses.

Nationwide may lower commissions to the selling broker-dealer and/or increase charge back of commissions paid for policies sold with reduced or eliminated charges. Policy Owners should consult with a financial professional about reductions available and, where appropriate, obtain an illustration demonstrating the impact of any reduced charges on the policy.

Nationwide may change both the extent and the nature of the charge reductions. Any charge reductions will be applied in a way that is not unfairly discriminatory to Policy Owners and will reflect the differences in costs of services provided.

Entities considering purchasing the policy should note that in 1983, the U.S. Supreme Court held in Arizona Governing Committee v. Norris that certain annuity benefits provided by employers' retirement and fringe benefit programs may not vary between men and women on the basis of sex. The policies are based upon actuarial tables that distinguish between men and women unless the purchaser is an entity and request non-sex distinct tables be used for underwriting. The policies generally provide different benefits to men and women of the same age. Accordingly, employers and employee organizations should consider, in consultation with legal counsel, the impact of Norris on any employment related insurance or benefit program before purchasing the policy.

A Note on Charges

During a policy's early years, the expenses Nationwide incurs in distributing and establishing the policy exceed the deductions. Nevertheless, Nationwide expects to make a profit over time because variable life insurance is intended to be a long-term financial investment. Accordingly, Nationwide has designed the policy with features and investment options that it believes support and encourage long-term ownership.

Nationwide makes many assumptions and accounts for many economic and financial factors when establishing the policy's fees and charges. The following is a discussion of some of the factors that are relevant to the policy's pricing structure.

Distribution, Promotional, and Sales Expenses

Distribution, promotional, and sales expenses include amounts paid to broker-dealer firms as commissions, expense allowances, and marketing allowances. Nationwide refers to these expenses collectively as "total compensation."

Nationwide has the ability to customize the total compensation package paid to broker-dealer firms. Nationwide may vary the form of compensation paid or the percentage or amounts paid as commission, expense allowance, or marketing allowance, to the extent permitted by SEC and FINRA rules and other applicable laws and regulations. However, the total Premium based compensation will not exceed the maximum, which is 99% of first year premiums and 5% of renewal premium after the first year. Commission may also be paid as an asset-based amount instead of a premium based amount. If an asset-based commission is paid, it will not exceed 0.45% of the non-loaned Cash Value per year.

Marketing allowance is based on a firm’s ability and demonstrated willingness to promote and market Nationwide’s products. How any marketing allowance is spent is determined by the firm, but generally will be used to finance firm activities that may contribute to the promotion and marketing of Nationwide’s products, which may include but not be limited to, providing conferences or seminars, sales or training programs, advertising and sales campaigns regarding the policies, and payments to assist a firm in connection with its administrative systems, operations and marketing expenses and/or other events or activities sponsored by the firms.

Nationwide may also host training and/or educational meetings including the cost of travel, accommodations and meals for firms that sell the policies as well as assist such firms with marketing or advertisement costs.

The actual amount and/or forms of total compensation paid depend on factors such as the level of Premiums Nationwide receives from respective broker-dealer firms and the scope of services the firms provide. Some broker-dealer firms may not receive maximum total compensation.

Individual financial professionals typically receive a portion of the commissions/total compensation paid, depending on their arrangement with their broker-dealer firm. Policy Owners should consult the financial professional to know the exact compensation arrangement associated with this policy.

Information on Underlying Mutual Fund Service Fee Payments

Nationwide's Relationship with the Underlying Mutual Funds

The underlying mutual funds incur expenses each time they sell, administer, or redeem their shares. The Variable Account aggregates Policy Owner purchase, redemption, and transfer requests and submits net or aggregated purchase/redemption requests to each underlying mutual fund each business day. The Variable Account (not the Policy Owners) is the underlying mutual fund shareholder. When the Variable Account aggregates transactions, the underlying mutual fund does not incur the expense of processing individual transactions it would normally incur if it sold its shares directly to the public. Nationwide incurs these expenses instead.

Nationwide also incurs the distribution costs of selling the policy (as discussed above), which benefit the underlying mutual funds by providing Policy Owners with Sub-Account options that correspond to the underlying mutual funds.

An investment advisor or subadvisor of an underlying mutual fund or its affiliates may provide Nationwide or its affiliates with wholesaling services that assist in the distribution of the policy and may pay Nationwide or its affiliates to participate in educational and/or marketing activities. These activities may provide the advisor or subadvisor (or their affiliates) with increased exposure to persons involved in the distribution of the policy.

Types of Payments Nationwide Receives

In light of the above, the underlying mutual funds or their affiliates make certain payments to Nationwide or its affiliates (the "payments"). The amount of these payments is typically based on a percentage of assets invested in the underlying mutual funds attributable to the policies and other variable policies Nationwide and its affiliates issue, but in some cases may involve a flat fee. These payments are made for various purposes, including payments for the services provided and expenses incurred by the Nationwide companies in promoting, marketing and administering the policies and underlying funds. Nationwide may realize a profit on the payments received.

Nationwide or its affiliates receive the following types of payments:

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Underlying mutual fund 12b-1 fees, which are deducted from underlying mutual fund assets;

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Sub-transfer agent fees or fees pursuant to administrative service plans adopted by the underlying mutual fund, which may be deducted from underlying mutual fund assets; and

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Payments by an underlying mutual fund's advisor or subadvisor (or its affiliates). If consistent with applicable law, such payments may be derived, in whole or in part, from the advisory fee, which is deducted from underlying mutual fund assets and is reflected in mutual fund charges.

Furthermore, Nationwide benefits from assets invested in affiliated underlying mutual funds (i.e., Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust) because these affiliates receive compensation from the underlying mutual funds for investment advisory, administrative, transfer agency, distribution, and/or other services provided. Overall, Nationwide may receive more revenue with respect to affiliated underlying mutual funds than unaffiliated underlying mutual funds.

Nationwide took into consideration the anticipated mutual fund service fee payments from the underlying mutual funds when it determined the charges imposed under the policies (apart from fees and expenses imposed by the underlying mutual funds). Without these mutual fund service fee payments, Nationwide would have imposed higher charges under the policy.

Amount of Payments Nationwide Receives

For the year ended December 31, 2025, the underlying mutual fund service fee payments Nationwide and its affiliates received from the underlying mutual funds did not exceed 0.50% (as a percentage of the average daily net assets invested in the underlying mutual funds) offered through the policy or other variable policies that Nationwide and its affiliates issued. Payments from investment advisors or subadvisors to participate in educational and/or marketing activities have not been taken into account in this percentage.

Most underlying mutual funds or their affiliates have agreed to make payments to Nationwide or its affiliates, although the applicable percentages may vary from underlying mutual fund to underlying mutual fund and some may not make any payments at all. Because the amount of the actual payments Nationwide or its affiliates receive depends on the assets of the underlying mutual funds attributable to the policy, Nationwide and its affiliates may receive higher payments from underlying mutual funds with lower percentages (but greater assets) than from underlying mutual funds that have higher percentages (but fewer assets).

For policies owned by an employer sponsored retirement plan subject to ERISA, upon a plan trustee’s request, Nationwide will provide a best estimate of plan-specific, aggregate data regarding the amount of underlying mutual fund service fee payments Nationwide received in connection with the plan’s investments either for the previous calendar year or plan year, if the plan year is not the same as a calendar year.

Identification of Underlying Mutual Funds

Nationwide may consider several criteria when identifying the underlying mutual funds, including some or all of the following: investment objectives, investment process, investment performance, risk characteristics, investment capabilities, experience and resources, investment consistency, fund expenses, asset class coverage, the strength of the adviser’s or sub-adviser’s reputation and tenure, brand recognition, and the capability and qualification of each investment firm. Other factors Nationwide may consider during the identification process are: whether the underlying mutual fund's advisor or sub-advisor is a Nationwide affiliate; whether the underlying mutual fund or its service providers (e.g., the investment advisor or sub-advisors), or its affiliates will make mutual fund service fee payments to Nationwide or its affiliates in connection with certain administrative, marketing, and support services, as described above; or whether affiliates of the underlying mutual fund can provide marketing and distribution support for sales of the policies. Nationwide reviews the funds periodically and may remove a fund or limit its availability to new contributions and/or transfers of account value if Nationwide determines that a fund no longer satisfies one or more of the selection criteria, and/or if the fund has not attracted significant allocations from Policy Owners.

Nationwide does not recommend or endorse any particular fund and it does not provide investment advice.

There may be underlying mutual funds with lower fees and expenses, as well as other variable policies that offer underlying mutual funds with lower fees and expenses. Policy Owners should consider all of the fees and charges of the policy in relation to its features. Higher policy fees and charges and underlying mutual fund fees and expenses will result in lower policy investment performance.

Policy Riders and Rider Charges

Policy Owners may purchase one or more of the policy’s Riders. There may be additional charges assessed for elected Riders, see Fee Table. The availability, operation, and benefits of the Riders may vary by the state where the policy is issued.

Some Rider charges are assessed starting on the Policy Date and each monthly anniversary of the Policy Date by taking deductions from the Cash Value. If a Rider with a monthly charge is elected after the Policy Date, Rider charges will begin to be deducted on the first monthly anniversary after Nationwide approves the request unless the Policy Owner requests and Nationwide approves a different date. Some Riders assess a one-time charge upon invoking the Rider.

Rider charges compensate Nationwide for the services and benefits provided, the costs and expenses incurred, and the risks assumed by Nationwide associated with offering the Riders. Nationwide may generate a profit from any of the Rider charges.

The maximum and minimum/current Rider charges are stated in the Fee Tables, see Fee Table.

Note: The charge and/or benefits received under certain Riders may be treated as a distribution from the policy for income tax purposes, see Periodic Withdrawals, Non-Periodic Withdrawals and Loans.

Policy Guard Rider

A Policy Owner is able to prevent the policy from Lapsing due to Indebtedness by invoking the Policy Guard Rider, which provides a guaranteed paid-up insurance benefit. The Rider is designed to enable the Policy Owner of a policy with a substantially depleted Cash Value, due to Indebtedness, to potentially avoid the negative tax consequences associated with Lapsing the policy.

Note: Neither the IRS nor the courts have ruled on the tax consequences of invoking the Policy Guard Rider. It is possible that the IRS or a court could assert that the Indebtedness should be treated as a distribution, all or a portion of which could be taxable when the Rider is invoked. Consult with a tax advisor regarding the risks associated with invoking this Rider.

Availability

All policies for which the guideline premium/cash value corridor life insurance qualification test is elected will automatically receive the Policy Guard Rider (state law permitting). The Rider is dormant until specifically invoked by the Policy Owner, at which time a one-time charge is assessed.

This Rider is not available for policies for which the cash value accumulation life insurance qualification test was elected.

Eligibility

The Policy Owner is eligible to invoke the Rider upon meeting the following conditions:

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Indebtedness reaches a certain percentage of the policy's Cash Value (the percentage will range from 95% to 99% based upon the life insurance qualification test and the Insured's Attained Age);

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The Insured is Attained Age 75 or older;

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The 15th anniversary of the Policy Date has been reached, regardless of any period of Lapse, and the policy is currently In Force;

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The policy's Cash Value is at least $100,000; and

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All amounts available for partial surrender not subject to federal income tax have been taken.

The first time the policy's Indebtedness reaches the percentage that makes the policy eligible for the Rider, Nationwide will notify the Policy Owner of the policy's eligibility to invoke the Rider. The letter will also describe the Rider, its cost, and its guaranteed benefits. The Rider may be invoked at any time, provided that the above conditions are met.

Impact on Other Riders and the Policy

The Long-Term Care Rider, the Spouse Life Insurance Rider, and the Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider will terminate or will need to be terminated by the Policy Owner prior to invoking the Policy Guard Rider. An election to invoke the Policy Guard Rider is irrevocable.

Additionally, Nationwide will adjust the policy as follows:

(1)

If not already in effect, the death benefit option will be changed to Death Benefit Option 1.

(2)

The Total Specified Amount will be adjusted to equal the lesser of: (1) the Total Specified Amount immediately before the Rider was invoked; or (2) the Total Specified Amount that will cause the Death Benefit to equal the Minimum Required Death Benefit immediately after the charge for the Rider is deducted. This "new" Total Specified Amount will be used to calculate the Death Benefit pursuant to The Death Benefit provision.

(3)

Any non-loaned Cash Value (after deduction of the Policy Guard Rider charge) will be transferred to the Fixed Account, where it will earn the minimum guaranteed fixed interest rate of the base policy (shown in the Policy Data Pages).

After the above adjustments are made, the Indebtedness will continue to grow at the policy's loan charged rate, and the amount in the policy loan account will continue to earn interest at the policy's loan crediting rate. No additional policy or Rider charges will be assessed. No further loans or partial surrenders may be taken from the policy. Cash Value may not be transferred out of the Fixed Account. The Death Benefit will be the greater of the Total Specified Amount or the Minimum Required Death Benefit. The policy will remain as described above for the duration of the policy.

Policy Guard Rider Charge

The Policy Guard Rider Charge is a one-time charge deducted at the time the Rider is invoked, and is assessed against the Cash Value allocated to the Sub-Accounts and the fixed investment option. The charge is intended to cover the administrative costs and to compensate Nationwide for the risks associated with the Rider's guaranteed paid-up Death Benefit. The charge is the product of the policy's Cash Value and an age-based factor ranging from 0.15% to 4.25% as shown in the Policy Data Pages.

If the Cash Value less Indebtedness is insufficient to satisfy the charge, the Rider cannot be invoked without repaying enough Indebtedness to cover the charge.

Invoking the Rider could reduce the amount of Proceeds payable when the Death Benefit depends on Cash Value. Additionally, any benefits paid pursuant to this Rider will reduce the Cash Surrender Value.

Example:

Assume a policy is currently In Force and the following:

● Insured’s Attained Age is 75

● Policy is in its 27th policy year

● Death Benefit Option 1

● Total Specified Amount: $700,000

● Indebtedness: $627,000

● Cash Value: $660,000

● Applicable age-based factor for determining rider charge: 4.25%*

Using the above assumptions, a decision to invoke the Rider would impact the policy as

follows:

(1) The death benefit option will remain at Death Benefit Option 1.

(2) The one-time charge for invoking the Rider will be $28,050 ($660,000 x 4.25%) and will

be deducted from the Cash Value, reducing the Cash Value to $631,950.

(3) The Total Specified Amount will remain at $700,000 since it is less than the Minimum

Required Death Benefit of $663,547.50.

(4) The non-loaned Cash Value $4,950 ($631,950 - $627,000) will be transferred to the

Fixed Account where it will earn at least the minimum guaranteed fixed interest rate.

(5) The policy loan account ($627,000) will continue to earn interest at the policy's loan

crediting rate.

(6) The Indebtedness ($627,000) will continue to grow at the policy's loan interest charged

rate.

Adjusted Sales Load Life Insurance Rider

The benefit associated with the Adjusted Sales Load Life Insurance Rider is the replacement of all or a portion of the up-front Premium Load (comprised of the Sales Load and Premium Taxes) with a monthly Rider charge. A Policy Owner may elect the number of years (from one to seven) that Premium Load would be replaced. A Premium Load would be assessed on any amount that is not replaced by the Rider.

Availability

This Rider is only available to purchase at the time of application.

Adjusted Sales Load Life Insurance Rider Charge

A monthly Adjusted Sales Load Life Insurance Rider Charge is assessed to compensate Nationwide for the sales and premium tax expenses that it will not collect in the form of Premium Load. The aggregate monthly Rider charges will be greater than the amount Nationwide would have deducted as Premium Load. The monthly charge is the product of aggregate Premiums paid since the Policy Date, the portion of Premium Load replaced (expressed as a whole percentage of Premiums paid), and the factor of 0.0001354. The Rider's charge may vary. Each Premium payment made during the selected Rider period will cause the Rider's charge to increase. How long the Rider charge is assessed will also vary. The Rider charge will be assessed for nine policy years, plus the number of years (from one to seven) that Premium Load is replaced (with a maximum Rider charge period of 15 years). However, if a Policy Owner stops making Premium payments during that one to seven-year period, the Rider charge will only be assessed for nine policy years, plus the number of years that Premium payments were actually made.

Example:

Assume the Policy Owner anticipated making Premium payments for five years. Therefore,

the Policy Owner could expect to have the Rider charge assessed for 14 years (nine years

plus five years). However, the Policy Owner actually makes the last Premium payment in

policy year three and does not make any additional Premium payments. Since the Policy

Owner did not get full "use" of the Rider (the Policy Owner only received three years worth

of Premium Load replacement), the Rider charge will only be assessed for 12 policy years

(nine years plus the three years' worth of benefit received).

If the policy terminates within the first 10 policy years, Nationwide will deduct from the Cash Surrender Value an amount to compensate it for the Premium Load waived, but not recovered, as a Rider charge. The amount deducted from the Cash Surrender Value will equal the product of the actual Premium Load replaced by the Rider (in dollars) and the percentage from the following table that corresponds to the number of years the policy has been In Force.

Policy Year	Percentage
1	100 %
2	90 %
3	80 %
4	70 %
5	60 %
6	50 %
7	40 %
8	30 %
9	20 %
10	10 %
11 and later	0 %

Example:

Assume the Policy Owner elected to replace the Premium Load for seven years. During the

fifth policy year, the Policy Owner terminates the policy. During the five years the policy was

In Force, $10,000 of Premium was paid. The amount of Premium Load that the Rider

replaced is $400 ($40 for each $1,000 of Premium). Therefore, Nationwide will deduct $240

(60% of $400) from the policy’s Cash Surrender Value.

The Adjusted Sales Load Life Insurance Rider Charge is deducted proportionally from the Sub-Account and fixed investment option allocations. Because the Adjusted Sales Load Life Insurance Rider Charge is deducted from the policy's Cash Value, purchasing this Rider could reduce the amount of Proceeds payable when the Death Benefit depends on Cash Value.

Children's Term Insurance Rider

Subject to underwriting approval, a Policy Owner may purchase term life insurance on the Insured's children at any time while the policy is In Force. If an insured child dies while the policy is In Force and before the Maturity Date, the policy pays a benefit to the named beneficiary. The insurance coverage for each insured child will continue (as long as the policy is In Force) until the earlier of: (1) the policy anniversary on or next following the date the Insured's child turns age 22; or (2) the policy anniversary on which the Insured reaches Attained Age 65. Subject to certain conditions specified in the Rider, the Rider may be converted into a policy on the life of the insured child without evidence of insurability. The Rider will be effective until the Rider's term expires, until the benefit is paid, the policy terminates, or until the Rider is terminated by written request to the Service Center. When a written request to terminate the Rider is received, termination will be effective the monthly anniversary of the Policy Date coinciding with or next following receipt of the written request to terminate by the Service Center. Upon termination of the Rider, benefits will no longer be available and the Rider charge will no longer be assessed.

Example:

Assume the Children’s Term Insurance Rider Specified Amount is $15,000 and the Insured

has two children that meet the definition of insured child and the Rider is In Force. If one of

the children dies, $15,000 will be paid to the named beneficiary. The rider would continue to

remain in effect as long the second child meets the definition of insured child. Upon the

death of the second insured child, an additional $15,000 would be paid to the named

beneficiary as long as coverage under the Rider has not otherwise terminated.

Children’s Term Insurance Rider Charge

A monthly Children's Term Insurance Rider Charge will be deducted if this Rider is elected. The Children’s Term Insurance Rider Charge compensates Nationwide for providing term insurance on the lives of each Insured child. The Rider charge is $0.43 per $1,000 of the Children's Term Insurance Rider's Specified Amount and will be assessed as long as the policy is In Force and the Rider is in effect. The Rider charge will be the same, even if the number of children covered under the Rider changes. Nationwide may decline a request to add another child based on underwriting standards.

The Children's Term Insurance Rider Charge will be deducted proportionally from the Sub-Accounts and fixed investment option allocations. Because the Children’s Term Insurance Rider Charge is deducted from the policy's Cash Value, purchasing this Rider could reduce the amount of Proceeds payable when the Death Benefit depends on Cash Value.

Long-Term Care Rider

Availability

Subject to Nationwide's underwriting approval, the Long-Term Care Rider may be purchased at any time while the policy is In Force. If purchased six months or more after the Policy Date, Nationwide will require new evidence of insurability. Underwriting and approval of the Long-Term Care Rider are separate and distinct from underwriting and approval of the policy and Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider. Therefore, it is possible that the underwriting risk class for the Long-Term Care Rider could differ from the policy and Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider or that an Insured could qualify for the policy and Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider and still be declined for the Long-Term Care Rider.

There is a right to cancel associated with this Rider. Within 30 days of receipt of the Rider, the Policy Owner may return it to the sales representative who sold it, or to the Service Center. The Rider will be void and related charges will be refunded as a credit to the policy, see Right to Cancel (Examination Right).

State regulation of long-term care benefits will result in differences in this Rider's name, covered services, criteria for eligibility of benefit payment, cost of insurance charge factors, maximum monthly benefit amounts, minimum monthly benefit amounts, and availability of the 10% residual Death Benefit. State variations are subject to change without notice at any time. Contact the Service Center to obtain a copy of the Long-Term Care Rider applicable to the policy, see Contacting the Service Center.

Long-Term Care Rider Benefit

The benefit associated with the Long-Term Care Rider is that, upon the Insured meeting certain eligibility requirements, the Policy Owner is paid a monthly benefit to assist with the Insured’s expenses associated with nursing home care or home health care. Benefit payments represent an advance of a portion of the Total Specified Amount which will ultimately reduce the Cash Surrender Value and Death Benefit. The Long-Term Care Rider has no Cash Surrender Value and no loan values.

The Long-Term Care Specified Amount elected must be at least 10% of the Total Specified Amount and no more than 100% of the Total Specified Amount. The maximum monthly benefit, which is determined by Nationwide at the time a request for benefits under the terms of the Rider is submitted, will be the lesser of:

(1)

2% of Long-Term Care Specified Amount in effect; or

(2)

the per diem amount allowed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act times the number of days in the month.

The maximum lifetime benefit under any combination of home health care benefits and long-term care facility benefits is equal to the lesser of the Long-Term Care Specified Amount or the Total Specified Amount minus Indebtedness.

A Policy Owner may request to receive a monthly benefit less than the maximum subject to any minimum monthly benefit. Choosing a lesser amount could extend the length of the benefit period of the Long-Term Care Rider.

Decreases in the Total Specified Amount will result in a corresponding decrease in the Long-Term Care Specified Amount only if the Total Specified Amount is less than the Long-Term Care Specified Amount after the decrease.

Example:

Assume the Long-Term Care Specified Amount is $500,000. If the invocation requirements

below are satisfied and the 90-day elimination period has been satisfied, the Owner can

choose a monthly benefit up to 2% of the Long-Term Care Specified Amount ($10,000). If

there is no Indebtedness, this monthly benefit will be paid until either the Insured no longer

meets the eligibility requirements or the entire $500,000 has been paid. If there is

Indebtedness, monthly benefits will end when the accumulated benefits become greater

than or equal to the Long-Term Care Specified Amount minus Indebtedness.

Invoking the Rider

To invoke this Rider, the Insured must be certified by a licensed health care practitioner as: (1) having a severe cognitive impairment or (2) unable to do at least two of the following activities of daily living: bathing, continence, dressing, eating, using the toilet facilities, or transferring (moving into or out of bed, chair, or wheelchair) for a period of at least 90 days. The Insured must also be receiving qualified long-term care services specified in a plan of care submitted to Nationwide.

In addition, a 90-day waiting period, referred to as an "elimination period," must be satisfied before benefits are paid. Benefits will not be retroactively paid for the elimination period. The elimination period can be satisfied by any combination of days of long-term care facility stay or days of home health care, as those terms are defined in the Rider. These days of care or services need not be continuous, but must be accumulated within a continuous period of 730 days. The elimination period has to be satisfied only once while the Rider is in effect. The benefit associated with the Rider may not cover all long-term care costs incurred. The benefits paid in association with the Rider are intended to be "qualified long-term care insurance" under federal tax law, and generally will not be taxable to the Policy Owner, see Taxes. See a tax advisor about the use of this Rider.

Note: The Rider does not provide benefits for chronic illness resulting from suicide attempts, the commission of felonies, alcoholism or drug addiction, non-organic mental or psychoneurotic disorders, or war. The Rider also does not cover preexisting conditions not disclosed in the application if the need for services begins during the first six months after the Rider effective date.

Impact of Invoking the Long-Term Care Rider on the Policy and other Riders

While Long-Term Care Rider benefits are being paid, the following are not permitted: loans, partial surrenders, changes to the Base Policy Specified Amount or Total Specified Amount, changes in underwriting classification, addition of other Riders, or changes in death benefit option. In addition, the following are applicable:

•

Waiver of the Long-Term Care Rider Charge: The Long-Term Care Rider charge will be waived while Long-Term Care Rider benefits are being paid; however, all other monthly deductions will continue to be charged as long as the policy’s Cash Surrender Value is sufficient.

•

Policy Lapse Protection: To the extent the policy's Cash Surrender Value is insufficient to cover all other monthly deductions while benefits are being paid under the Rider, all monthly deductions will be waived and the policy will not Lapse. This includes monthly deductions for other In Force Riders. Premium requirements for any death benefit guarantee feature of the policy or any elected Rider are not waived. Once the Long-Term Care Rider benefit is no longer being paid, payment of additional Premium may be necessary to prevent the policy from Lapsing.

•

Death Benefit: The total amount of Rider benefits paid will be subtracted from the Total Specified Amount in calculating the Death Benefit. If the remaining Death Benefit is less than 10% of: the Base Policy Specified Amount minus any Indebtedness when the Insured dies and the Rider is In Force, a residual Death Benefit of: 10% of the Base Policy Specified Amount minus any Indebtedness will be paid.

•

Cash Surrender Value and Policy Loans: The Cash Surrender Value and the amount available for partial surrenders and policy loans will be reduced by the total amount of Long-Term Care benefits paid at the time a request is received.

•

Specified Amount Decreases: Decreases in the Base Policy Specified Amount or Total Specified Amount will result in a corresponding decrease in the Long-Term Care Specified Amount if the Base Policy Specified Amount or Total Specified Amount would otherwise be less than the Long-Term Care Specified Amount after the decrease.

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Accelerated Death Benefit for Terminal Illness Rider: The total amount of long-term care benefits paid will be subtracted from the Death Benefit amount available to be accelerated if the Insured is terminally ill.

Terminating the Rider

This Rider will terminate when the policy matures, the Insured dies, the Policy Guard Rider is invoked, the policy is terminated, or the Rider is terminated by written request to the Service Center. When a written request to terminate the Rider is received, termination will be effective the monthly anniversary of the Policy Date coinciding with or next following receipt of the written request to terminate by the Service Center. Upon termination of the Rider, benefits will no longer be available and the Rider charge will no longer be assessed.

Long-Term Care Referral Service

If the Rider is elected, the Policy Owner will have access to a national long-term care services referral network via a toll-free telephone number. Services provided include free consultation and tailored information to assist in implementing a plan of care. There is no obligation to use these services which are currently provided through a third party paid for by Nationwide. There is no separate additional charge for this service. This service is subject to availability and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time upon 30 days written notice.

Claims

Written notice of a claim must be given within 30 days after the Insured begins receiving qualified long-term care services. Written proof of claim, consisting of detailed documentation that describes and confirms the Insured is chronically ill and is receiving qualified long-term care services, must be given within 90 days. If Nationwide determines that a benefit trigger has not been met, it will follow internal and external review processes consistent with applicable laws and regulations in the state of issue. The Policy Owner must give immediate notice when the receipt of qualified long-term care services has ceased or is no longer required. Nationwide, at its own expense, has the right to have the Insured examined as often as it may reasonably require while Long-Term Care Rider benefits are being paid.

Nationwide may contest claims payments under the Rider for misrepresentations made in the application for the Rider, an application for an increase of the Long-Term Care Specified Amount, or an application to reinstate the Rider after a Lapse.

Long-Term Care Rider Charge

A monthly charge is deducted from the Cash Value if this Rider is elected. The charge compensates Nationwide for providing long-term care benefits upon the Insured meeting certain eligibility requirements. The Rider Charge is the product of a long-term care cost of insurance rate and the lesser of the Long-Term Care Rider's Specified Amount and the policy's Net Amount At Risk. The long-term care cost of insurance rate is based on Nationwide’s expectations as to the Insured’s potential need for long-term care over time and will vary by the Insured's sex, Attained Age (in some states Issue Age), underwriting classification, and any Substandard Ratings.

The Rider Charge will be deducted proportionally from the Sub-Accounts and fixed investment option allocations. Because the Rider Charge is deducted from the Cash Value, electing this Rider could reduce the amount of Proceeds payable when the Death Benefit depends on Cash Value. Additionally, any benefits paid pursuant to this Rider will reduce the Cash Surrender Value and Death Benefit.

Spouse Life Insurance Rider

The benefit associated with the Spouse Life Insurance Rider is a death benefit payable upon the death of the spouse named on the application ("Insured Spouse") to the designated beneficiary. If no beneficiary is designated, the benefit is payable to the Insured.

This Rider may be purchased at any time while the policy is In Force, subject to underwriting approval and the following age restrictions:

•

the Insured must be between Attained Age 21 and 59 (this Rider is no longer available on or after the policy anniversary on which the Insured reaches Attained Age 59); and

•

the Insured Spouse must be between Attained Age 18 and 69 at the time this Rider is elected.

This Rider will terminate on the earliest of: the policy anniversary on which the Insured Spouse reaches Attained Age 70, the date the Policy Guard Rider is invoked, the date the Rider is converted to a new policy, the date the policy matures or otherwise terminates, or the Rider is terminated by written request to the Service Center. When a written request to terminate the Rider is received in good order, termination will be effective the monthly anniversary of the Policy Date coinciding with or next following receipt of the written request to terminate by the Service Center. Upon termination of the Rider, benefits will no longer be available and the Rider charge will no longer be assessed.

This Rider has a conversion right. The Insured Spouse may exchange this Rider's benefit for a level premium, level benefit, permanent plan of whole life insurance, subject to limitations.

Example:

Assume wife (the Insured) purchased a policy and elected the Spouse Life Insurance Rider

with a Spouse Life Insurance Rider Specified Amount of $50,000 and named husband as

the Insured Spouse. Both the Insured and Insured Spouse met the age requirements for the

Rider at the time of election. If Insured Spouse dies prior to reaching Attained Age 70 and

the Rider has not otherwise terminated, a death benefit in the amount of $50,000 is payable

to the designated beneficiary.

Spouse Life Insurance Rider Charge

A monthly Rider charge is deducted if this Rider is elected. The Spouse Life Insurance Rider Charge compensates Nationwide for providing term insurance on the life of the Insured Spouse. The Rider charge is the product of the Spouse Life Insurance Rider's Specified Amount and the Insured Spouse life insurance cost of insurance rate. The Insured Spouse life insurance cost of insurance rate is based on Nationwide’s expectations as to the mortality of the Insured Spouse. The Insured Spouse life insurance cost of insurance rate will vary by the Insured Spouse's sex, Attained Age, underwriting class, any Substandard Ratings, and the Spouse Life Insurance Rider's Specified Amount.

The Spouse Life Insurance Rider Charge will be deducted proportionally from the Sub-Account and fixed investment option allocations. Because the Spouse Life Insurance Rider Charge is deducted from Cash Value, purchasing this Rider could reduce the amount of Proceeds payable when the Death Benefit depends on Cash Value. Decreases in the Base Policy Specified Amount may result in a corresponding decrease in the Spouse Life Insurance Rider's Specified Amount.

Accidental Death Benefit Rider

The benefit associated with the Accidental Death Benefit Rider is the payment of a benefit to the named beneficiary, in addition to the Death Benefit, upon the Insured's accidental death. Accidental death means the Insured died within 90 days of sustaining, and as a result of, bodily injury caused by external, violent, and accidental means from a cause other than a risk not assumed. Risks not assumed vary by state. The Policy Owner should contact the Service Center to obtain a copy of the Accidental Death Benefit Rider applicable to the policy.

Subject to Nationwide’s underwriting approval, the Rider may be purchased at any time on or after the Insured's fifth birthday and before the policy anniversary on or following the date the Insured turns age 65 (while the policy is In Force). The Rider coverage continues until the Insured reaches Attained Age 70. This Rider will be effective until the Rider's term expires, the benefit has been paid, the policy terminates, or until the Rider is terminated by written request to the Service Center. When a written request to terminate the Rider is received, termination will be effective the monthly anniversary of the Policy Date coinciding with or next following receipt of the written request to terminate by the Service Center. Upon termination of the Rider, benefits will no longer be available and the Rider charge will no longer be assessed.

Example:

Assume the policy is issued with a Base Policy Specified Amount of $500,000, an

Accidental Death Benefit Rider Specified Amount of $100,000, and Death Benefit Option 1.

If the Insured dies by accident as defined above prior to reaching Attained Age 70, the total

death benefit paid to the beneficiary would be $600,000, as long as the Rider has not

otherwise terminated.

Accidental Death Benefit Rider Charge

A monthly Accidental Death Benefit Rider Charge is deducted if you elect this Rider. The Accidental Death Benefit Rider Charge compensates Nationwide for providing coverage in the event of the Insured's accidental death. The Rider Charge is the product of the Accidental Death Benefit Rider's Specified Amount and the accidental death benefit cost of insurance rate. The accidental death benefit cost of insurance rate is based on Nationwide’s expectations as to the likelihood of the Insured's accidental death. The accidental death benefit cost of insurance rate will vary by the Insured's Attained Age and any Substandard Ratings.

The Accidental Death Benefit Rider Charge will be deducted proportionally from the Sub-Account allocations and fixed investment option allocations. Because the Accidental Death Benefit Rider Charge is deducted from Cash Value, purchasing this Rider could reduce the amount of Proceeds payable when the Death Benefit depends on Cash Value.

Premium Waiver Rider

Subject to Nationwide’s underwriting approval, the Policy Owner may purchase this Rider at any time. A Policy Owner may not purchase both this Rider and the Waiver of Monthly Deductions Rider . Nationwide will not approve issuance of the Rider for an Insured who is disabled at the time of application for the Rider.

Rider Benefit

The benefit associated with the Premium Waiver Rider is a monthly credit to the policy upon the Insured's total disability for six consecutive months not caused by a risk not assumed. Risks not assumed vary by state. Risks not assumed are conditions that are excluded under the Rider. For details regarding risks not assumed, contact the Service Center to obtain a copy of the Premium Waiver Rider applicable to the policy.

The amount credited to the policy will be the lesser of:

•

the Premium specified by the Policy Owner; or

•

the average actual monthly Premiums paid over the last 36 months prior to the disability (or such shorter period of time that the policy has been In Force).

The monthly credit applied pursuant to the Rider may not be sufficient to keep the policy from Lapsing. Purchasing this Rider could help preserve the Death Benefit.

Benefit Duration

If the Insured is younger than age 63 at the time of the total disability, the Rider coverage continues until the Insured turns age 65. If the Insured is age 63 or older at the time of the total disability, the Rider coverage continues for two years. This Rider is effective until the Rider's term expires, the policy terminates, or until the Rider is terminated by written request to

the Service Center. When a written request to terminate the Rider is received in good order, termination will be effective the monthly anniversary of the Policy Date coinciding with or next following receipt of the written request to terminate by the Service Center. Upon termination of the Rider, benefits will no longer be available and the Rider charge will no longer be assessed.

Interaction with the Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider

This Rider cannot be elected if the Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider is elected. During the first three years from the Policy Date, the benefit payable under that Rider is sufficient to keep the policy from Lapsing where as the benefit payable under the Premium Waiver Rider is not sufficient to keep the policy from Lapsing, see Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider.

Example:

Assume the policy is currently In Force, the Rider is not otherwise terminated, and the

following:

● The Insured has been totally disabled for six consecutive months;

● At the time of disability, the policy was in its 8th policy year and the Insured’s Attained

Age was 59;

● The Premium Waiver Rider Specified Premium is $700; and

● The Premiums paid over the 36 months prior to disability totaled $24,120.

Since the average monthly Premium paid over the 36 months prior to the disability was

$670 ($24,120 divided by 36), $670 will be credited to the policy’s Cash Value on each

Policy Monthaversary only until the Insured reaches Attained Age 65, or until the Insured is

no longer disabled, if earlier.

Premium Waiver Rider Charge

A monthly Premium Waiver Rider Charge will be deducted if this Rider is elected. The Premium Waiver Rider Charge compensates Nationwide for crediting the policy with the amount of scheduled due and payable Premium payments upon the Insured's total disability for six consecutive months.

The Rider Charge is the product of the Premium specified by the Policy Owner and the premium waiver charge rate. The premium waiver charge rate is based on Nationwide’s expectations as to likelihood of the Insured's total disability for six consecutive months. The premium waiver charge rates will vary by policy based on the Insured's sex, Attained Age, underwriting class, and any Substandard Ratings.

The Premium Waiver Rider Charge will be deducted proportionally from the Sub-Account allocations and fixed investment option. Because the Premium Waiver Rider Charge is deducted from Cash Value, purchasing this Rider could reduce the amount of Proceeds payable when the Death Benefit depends on Cash Value.

Change of Insured Rider

The Rider is only available in connection with policies issued to corporate entities or in other business contexts where the primary purpose is to provide protection or benefits to employees. The Rider is not available to individuals outside of these limited business purposes. The benefit associated with the Change of Insured Rider is that the Policy Owner may change the Insured at any time after the Policy Date, subject to insurability and the requirements below. There is no charge to change the Insured; however, the policy charges after the change will vary by characteristics of the new Insured including the new Insured’s Attained Age, sex, rate type and rate classification including any Substandard Ratings.

Change of Insured requirements:

(1)

The Policy Owner must submit a written application to change the Insured to the Service Center;

(2)

At the time of the change, the new Insured must have the same business relationship to the Policy Owner as did the previous Insured;

(3)

The new Insured must have been at least 18 on the Policy Date;

(4)

The new Insured must satisfy Nationwide’s underwriting requirements and may be required to submit satisfactory evidence of insurability; and

(5)

The policy must be In Force and not be in a Grace Period when the request is made and at the time of the change (the "change date").

Coverage of the new Insured will become effective on the change date. Coverage of the previous Insured will terminate on the day before the change date. The change date is the first monthly anniversary on or next following the date the change of Insured requirements are met. The Policy Date will not change.

Example:

Assume the following:

● The Policy Owner is Company X;

● The Insured at the time of policy issue was an executive officer of Company X;

● The Insured retires while the policy is In Force and not in a Grace Period;

● Company X applies to change the Insured to its new executive officer;

● The new executive officer meets Nationwide’s insurability and underwriting requirements;

and

● Benefits under the Extended Death Benefit Guarantee Rider have not begun.

Coverage of the new Insured shall become effective on the date the Insured is changed,

and the policy charges will reflect the new Insured’s Attained Age, rate type and rate

classification. The Death Benefit Proceeds will be paid out after the death of the new

Insured.

The Total Specified Amount of the policy will be as stated by the Policy Owner in the application for the change subject to the following:

(1)

the policy continues to qualify as life insurance under the Code, and

(2)

such Total Specified Amount equals or exceeds the minimum Total Specified Amount stated in the Policy Data Pages.

If the new Insured commits suicide, while sane or insane, within two years of the change date, Nationwide will not pay the Death Benefit. Instead, an amount will be paid equal to the Cash Value as of the change date, plus the sum of Premiums paid since the change date, less any Indebtedness, and less any partial surrenders.

After a change of Insured, Nationwide will not contest the policy after it has been In Force for two years from the change date.

Federal income tax consequences may result from a change in insured. For federal income tax purposes, the substitution of a new insured is treated as an exchange of the policy for another life insurance policy. Because the new insured is not the same as the insured that was substituted, the tax free treatment for policy exchanges under Code Section 1035 may not be available because the requirement that the insured under the policy relate to the same individual would not be met; consequently, the excess Cash Surrender Value over the investment in the policy would be taxable as ordinary income. The foregoing is not comprehensive and cannot replace personalized advice provided by a competent tax professional. The Policy Owner should seek competent tax advice regarding the tax treatment of the policy when contemplating a change of insured.

Change of Insured Rider Charge

There is no charge associated with the Change of Insured Rider.

Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider

The benefit associated with the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider is term life insurance on the Insured, in addition to that under the base policy. The Death Benefit Proceeds attributable to the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider are payable to the beneficiary upon the Insured's death if the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider is still In Force. The Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider has no cash value and no loanable value nor does it modify any cash or loan values of the base policy. Policy Owners should request illustrations showing the impact of purchasing coverage with and without the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider.

Subject to Nationwide’s underwriting approval, this Rider may be purchased at any time while the policy is In Force and until the Insured reaches Attained Age 85. If purchased after the Policy Date, Nationwide will require evidence of insurability. The death benefit option for the base policy will also be the death benefit option for the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider.

The Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider coverage terminates on the earliest of the following dates:

•

the date the Insured dies;

•

the original Maturity Date of the base policy;

•

the date the policy Lapses;

•

the date the policy terminates for any reason; or

•

the Rider is terminated by written request to the Service Center. When a written request to terminate the Rider is received, termination will be effective the monthly anniversary of the Policy Date coinciding with or next following receipt of the written request to terminate by the Service Center.

Upon termination of the Rider, benefits will no longer be available and the Rider charge will no longer be assessed.

The Policy Owner cannot extend the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider coverage beyond the policy's Maturity Date, see Extending Coverage Beyond the Maturity Date.

Example:

Assume the Base Policy Specified Amount is $500,000, Death Benefit Option 2, the Cash

Value is $40,000 and the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider Specified Amount is

$300,000. Upon the death of the Insured, if there is no Indebtedness and no Long-Term

Care benefits have been paid, the Death Benefit Proceeds under the base policy will be

$540,000 and the Additional (Insurance) Protection Death Benefit Proceeds will be

$300,000, for a total of $840,000.

Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider Impact

Cost of Insurance Charges

Electing coverage under the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider, as opposed to electing coverage only under the base policy, should lower the Policy Owner's overall cost of insurance. This is due in part to the broker-dealer firm receiving less overall compensation for selling a policy with the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider. It is also possible that less Premium may be required to maintain to the Death Benefit over the life of the policy or that increased Premium may be needed if the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider is not purchased.

Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision

This provision protects the policy from Lapse under certain conditions, see Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision. However, coverage elected under the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider is not covered by this provision beyond the fifth policy year. In comparison, the base policy allows longer coverage for Issue Ages under Attained Age 70, see Lapse.

Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider Charge

A monthly Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider Charge will be deducted if the Rider is elected. The Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider Charge compensates Nationwide for providing term life insurance on the Insured.

The monthly cost of insurance charge for this Rider is determined by multiplying the Rider monthly cost of insurance rate by the Rider death benefit. The Rider death benefit will be the elected Death Benefit option. The Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider cost of insurance rate is based on Nationwide’s expectation as to the Insured's mortality and expense experience. The Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider cost of insurance rate will vary by the Insured's sex, Attained Age, underwriting class, any Substandard Ratings.

The Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider Charge will be deducted proportionally from the Sub-Account and fixed investment option allocations. Because the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider Charge is deducted from Cash Value, purchasing this Rider could reduce the amount of Proceeds payable when the Death Benefit depends on the Cash Value.

Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider

Subject to Nationwide’s underwriting approval, this Rider can be elected at any time so long as the policy is In Force and it is before the Policy Date on or following the date the Insured reaches age 59. Nationwide will not approve issuance of the Rider for an Insured who is disabled at the time of application for the Rider.

Rider Benefit

The benefit associated with this Rider is a waiver of the policy's monthly deductions if the Insured becomes totally disabled, as defined in the Rider, for at least six consecutive months. No benefit is available if total disability results from a risk not assumed; risks not assumed may vary by state. Risks not assumed are conditions that are excluded under the Rider. For details regarding risks not assumed, contact the Service Center to obtain a copy of the Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider applicable to the policy.

Example:

Assume the following:

● The Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider is elected;

● The Insured becomes totally disabled after the first three years from the Policy Date and

has been totally disabled for six consecutive months; and

● At the time of disability, the Insured’s Attained Age was 57

The policy’s charges assessed through monthly deductions will be waived and thus not

deducted from the Cash Value for as long as the Insured is no longer disabled, or until the

Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider is terminated.

Disability During the First Three Years from the Policy Date

If the Insured becomes totally disabled for six consecutive months within the first three years from the Policy Date, the benefit is a credit to the policy in an amount necessary to keep the policy In Force as opposed to a waiver of the monthly deductions. The Cash Value will increase by the amount in which the minimum monthly premium exceeds the monthly deductions, just as if the minimum monthly premium had been paid.

Disability Following the First Three Years from the Policy Date

If the Insured becomes totally disabled for six consecutive months any time after the first three years from the Policy Date, the benefit is a waiver of the policy's monthly deductions. For example, if the Policy Owner becomes totally disabled for six consecutive months two years and eight months from the Policy Date, for the first four months, the benefit would be a credit equal to the amount necessary to keep the policy In Force. After that, the Rider's benefit becomes a waiver of the policy's monthly charges.

Following the third year from the Policy Date, the Rider's benefit alone may not be sufficient to keep the policy from Lapsing. The Policy Owner may need to make additional premium payments to prevent Lapse. However, while the Rider's benefit is being paid, it will cost less on a monthly basis to keep the policy In Force.

Benefit Duration

The benefit duration depends on the Insured's age when total disability begins. Before age 60, the benefit continues for as long as the Insured is totally disabled (even if that disability extends past when the Insured reaches age 65) or until the Policy Guard Rider is invoked. Between ages 60 and 63, the benefit continues until the Insured turns age 65. From age 63, the benefit lasts only for two years.

Interaction with Premium Waiver Rider

This Rider cannot be elected if the Premium Waiver Rider is elected. During the first three years from the Policy Date, the benefit payable under this Rider appears to be the same as the benefit payable under the Premium Waiver Rider, i.e., both Riders credit amounts to the policy. However, the monthly credit under this Rider will be sufficient to keep the policy from Lapsing but only during the first three years from the Policy Date. The benefit under the Premium Waiver Rider is not guaranteed to be sufficient to keep the policy from Lapsing, see Premium Waiver Rider.

Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider Charge

The charge for this Rider compensates Nationwide for the risks assumed in crediting and/or waiving policy charges during the Insured's total disability. The charge is the product of the amount of periodic charges deducted from the policy on a monthly basis (excluding the cost for this Rider) and the deduction waiver cost rate. The deduction waiver cost rate is based on Nationwide’s expectations as to the likelihood of the Insured's total disability for six consecutive months. The deduction waiver cost rate varies by the Insured's sex, Attained Age, underwriting class, and any Substandard Ratings.

The charge for this Rider is deducted proportionately from the Sub-Account and fixed investment option allocations; therefore, purchasing this Rider could reduce the amount of Proceeds payable when the Death Benefit depends on Cash Value.

Wealth Guard Rider

The Wealth Guard Rider is designed to allow the Policy Owner to invest Premium in certain variable Sub-Accounts with protection from possible negative market performance. The Rider guarantees that the Cash Value will, at minimum, equal the Benefit Base on the Rider Maturity Date. If, on the Rider Maturity date, the policy's Cash Value is less than the Benefit Base, Nationwide will apply a credit, in the amount of the difference between the Benefit Base and the Cash Value on the Maturity Date, to the policy's Cash Value (the "Rider Benefit"). There is no Rider Benefit if: (i) the policy's Cash Value is greater than the Benefit Base on the Rider Maturity Date; (ii) the Insured dies before the Rider Maturity Date; or (iii) the policy Lapses or is terminated before the Rider Maturity Date. Additionally, there is a significant minimum premium requirement that must be met on the anniversary of each Policy Date in order to receive the highest possible Rider Benefit. If this minimum premium requirement is not met in a given year, the Benefit Base may be reduced for that year. Sub-Accounts are limited when the Rider is elected, see below.

There are two guarantee options available under the Wealth Guard Rider. The amount of the Rider Benefit will depend on which guarantee option is selected. The charge for the Rider will depend upon which guarantee option is selected (the Policy Owner can select only one of the available options, and cannot change the election after the policy has been issued). The two guarantee options available are as follows:

(1)

The 85/85 option. The 85/85 option guarantees a Benefit Base equal to the higher of (a) 85% of Premiums paid or (b) 85% of the policy's highest anniversary Cash Value; or

(2)

The 100/85 option. The 100/85 option guarantees a Benefit Base equal to the higher of (a) 100% of Premiums paid or (b) 85% of the policy's highest anniversary Cash Value.

Operationally, these options work the same way (i.e., they are subject to the same eligibility requirements and have the same Sub-Account restrictions). The only differences between the guarantee options are: (i) the percentage factor that will be applied to Premiums paid when determining the Benefit Base; and (ii) the amount charged for the level of guarantee.

Example:

Assume a policy is currently In Force and the following:

● The Insured’s Issue Age is 50

● The 100/85 Option was elected for the Wealth Guard Rider. This means the Premium

Percentage Factor (PPF) is 100% and the Cash Value Percentage Factor (CVPF) is 85%.

● The Rider Maturity Date is the 20th policy anniversary.

● Between the Policy Date and the Rider Maturity date, no partial surrenders are taken, and

the Rider’s Minimum Required Premium is met on each policy anniversary.

Using the above assumptions, the Rider would impact the policy as follows:

On the Policy Date:

The Rider’s Return of Premium Amount is $0.

The Rider’s Cash Value Amount is $0

On the 1st policy anniversary:

The total Premium received during the 1st policy year is $25,000.

The policy’s Cash Value (CV) is $20,000.

The Rider’s Return of Premium Amount will be recalculated and will become the Rider’s

Return of Premium Amount on the Policy Date ($0) plus the Premium received during

the 1st policy year ($25,000) multiplied by the PPF (100%) ($25,000 x 100% =

$25,000). The Rider’s Return of Premium Amount becomes $25,000 ($0 + $25,000)

and remains that value until the next policy anniversary.

The Rider’s Cash Value Amount will be recalculated and will become the greater of the

CV ($20,000) multiplied by the CVPF (85%) ($20,000 x 85% = $17,000) and the Rider’s

Cash Value Amount on the Policy Date ($0). Since $17,000 is the greater amount, the

Rider’s Cash Value Amount becomes $17,000 and remains that value until the next

policy anniversary.

The same calculation can be used to determine the Rider’s Cash Value Amount and Rider’s

Return of Premium Amount on any given policy anniversary.

On the 20th policy anniversary (Rider Maturity Date):

The total Premium received during the 20th policy year is $25,000.

The policy’s Cash Value (CV) is $380,000.

The Rider’s Return of Premium Amount on the 19th anniversary was $475,000.

The Rider’s Cash Value Amount on the 19th policy anniversary was $315,000.

The Rider’s Return of Premium Amount will be recalculated and will becomes the Rider’s

Return of Premium Amount on the 19th policy anniversary ($475,000) plus the Premium

received during the 20th policy year ($25,000) multiplied by the PPF (100%) ($25,000 x

100% = $25,000). The Rider’s final Return of Premium Amount becomes $500,000

($475,000 + $25,000).

The Rider’s Cash Value Amount will be recalculated for the last time and will become the

greater of the CV ($380,000) multiplied by the CVPF (85%) ($380,000 x 85% =

323,000) and the Rider’s Cash Value Amount on the 19th policy anniversary ($315,000).

Since $323,000 is the greater amount, the Rider’s final Cash Value Amount becomes

$323,000.

The Benefit Base for the 20th anniversary is the greater of the Return of Premium

Amount ($500,000) and the Cash Value Amount ($323,000), so the final Benefit Base

becomes $500,000.

Since the Rider Maturity Date has been reached and the Base Benefit ($500,000) is

greater than the CV ($380,000), the CV will be increased to equal $500,000.

Eligibility

The Policy Owner must meet or adhere to the following conditions in order to be eligible for the Rider:

Availability

The Wealth Guard Rider is only available for purchase at the time of application. The Policy Owner cannot revoke the Rider or change the selected guarantee option. The Rider cannot be terminated once elected but it will terminate: (i) if the underlying policy terminates; (ii) on the Rider Maturity Date; or (iii) when the Insured dies.

Minimum Rider Premium Requirement

The policy does not require payment of scheduled Premium to keep it In Force, see Premium Payments. However, if the Wealth Guard Rider is elected, the Policy Owner will need to meet the minimum premium requirements of the Rider to prevent the Benefit Base from potentially being reduced. The actual minimum Rider premium requirements vary by individual policy. Specific required minimum Rider premium amounts are shown on the Policy Data Pages. Note: Premiums paid under the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision may or may not be sufficient to meet the minimum premium required by the Rider. In addition, benefits paid pursuant to the Premium Waiver Rider may not be sufficient to meet the minimum premium requirement of the Wealth Guard Rider, but will be considered Premium for purposes of determining whether the minimum Rider premium requirement has been met.

Determining Whether the Minimum Rider Premium Requirement Has Been Met

On each Rider Valuation Date (excluding the Rider Maturity Date), Nationwide will compare the amount of Premium paid to date, less any partial surrenders, to the minimum premium required (as shown on the Policy Data Pages). The Rider Maturity Date is the date on which any Rider Benefit will be paid. The Rider Valuation Date is the date on which the Benefit Base (described below) is calculated. It occurs on the Policy Date, on each anniversary from the Policy Date on or before the Rider Maturity Date, and on the Rider Maturity Date.

Grace Period to meet Minimum Rider Premium Requirement

If the Policy Owner has not met the minimum premium requirement on the Rider Valuation Date, Nationwide will notify the Policy Owner. The Policy Owner will have a 61 day grace period during which he or she may submit additional Premium. (There is no grace period associated with the Rider Maturity Date). If enough Premium is paid during the grace period to meet the Rider's minimum premium requirement, the Benefit Base may not be reduced. If the Policy Owner does not pay enough Premium to meet the required minimum, the Benefit Base will be reduced. Reductions in the Benefit Base may result in a lower Rider Benefit being available upon the Rider Maturity Date. If the Policy Owner does not meet the minimum premium required in any given policy year, the Benefit Base may be reduced. Reductions cannot be made up in subsequent policy years by paying additional Premium. Failure to meet minimum premium amounts required by the Rider will not terminate the Rider or the policy, but could significantly reduce the Rider Benefit.

Age Restrictions and Rider Duration

The maximum Issue Age for the Rider is age 55. The Rider Maturity Date is chosen at application subject to the minimum duration requirements. Once the maturity date is chosen, the Policy Owner will be permitted to extend it only with Nationwide’s written consent. The Policy Owner will not be permitted to shorten the duration of the Rider. The Policy Owner will not be permitted to revoke the Rider.

Rider Duration

Issue Age	Minimum Maturity Period	Maximum Maturity Period
0-50	20 Years	(70 – Issue Age) Years
51-55	(70 – Issue Age) Years	(70 – Issue Age) Years

Minimum Base Policy Specified Amount

The Policy Owner must choose a Base Policy Specified Amount of at least $250,000 to elect the Rider. The Policy Owner will not be permitted to make changes to the policy that causes the Base Policy Specified Amount to go below $250,000.

IRS qualification as life insurance

The guideline premium/cash value corridor test must be used to test the policy for compliance with Code Section 7702. The cash value accumulation test may not be used which may impact the amount of Premium that can be paid into the policy, see The Minimum Required Death Benefit. The Policy Owner should discuss the potential ramifications of purchasing the policy using the guideline premium/cash value corridor test instead of the cash value accumulation test with a qualified tax advisor.

Determining the Benefit Base for the 85/85 Guarantee Option

The Benefit Base is determined on each Rider Valuation Date and is calculated as the greater of (A) or (B) where:

(A)

is the Cash Value Amount; and

(B)

is the Return of Premium Amount.

Cash Value Amount

On the Policy Date, the Cash Value Amount is equal to zero. On each subsequent Rider Valuation Date, the Cash Value Amount is equal to the greater of:

(1)

the Cash Value of the policy on the current Rider Valuation Date multiplied by 85%; or

(2)

Monthly Deductions since the preceding Rider Valuation Date. Monthly Deductions are the periodic charges (other than underlying mutual fund operating expenses) that are deducted from Cash Value on a monthly basis, see Fee Table.

Return of Premium Amount

On the Policy Date, the Return of Premium Amount is zero. On each subsequent Rider Valuation Date, the Return of Premium Amount is equal to (1) plus (2) minus (3) minus (4), where:

(1)

is the Return of Premium Amount on the preceding Rider Valuation Date;

(2)

is the 85% Premium Percentage Factor multiplied by the amount of all premiums received between the current Rider Valuation Date and the preceding Rider Valuation Date;

(3)

is the amount of any partial surrenders taken between the current Rider Valuation Date and the preceding Rider Valuation Date; and

(4)

is the total of Monthly Deductions taken between the current Rider Valuation Date and the preceding Rider Valuation Date if the Minimum Rider Premium Requirement has not been met, and zero otherwise.

Determining the Rider Benefit for the 85/85 Guarantee Option on the Rider Maturity Date

On the Rider Maturity Date, the final Benefit Base calculation is performed and the Rider Benefit is calculated. Unlike the prior policy years, there is no opportunity to catch up on Premium payments if the Policy Owner has not met the minimum premium amount required by the Rider. The Rider Benefit is calculated as follows:

(1)

the Cash Value Amount and the Return of Premium Amount are calculated;

(2)

the higher of the Cash Value Amount and the Return of Premium Amount will be the Benefit Base;

(3)

the Cash Value is determined;

(4)

the Benefit Base is compared with the Cash Value;

(5)

(a)

if the Cash Value is less than the Benefit Base, the Rider Benefit will equal the difference between the Benefit Base and the Cash Value. The Rider Benefit will be credited to the Cash Value on the Rider Maturity Date; or

(b)

if the Cash Value is greater than the Benefit Base, there is no Rider Benefit; and

(6)

the Rider terminates and all restrictions and fees associated with it will be removed.

Determining the Benefit Base for the 100/85 Guarantee Option

The Benefit Base is determined on each Rider Valuation Date and is calculated as the greater of (A) or (B) where:

(A)

is the Cash Value Amount; and

(B)

is the Return of Premium Amount.

Cash Value Amount

On the Policy Date, the Cash Value Amount is equal to zero. On each subsequent Rider Valuation Date, the Cash Value Amount is equal to the greater of:

(1)

the Cash Value of the policy on the current Rider Valuation Date multiplied by 85%; or

(2)

the Cash Value Amount on the preceding Rider Valuation Date reduced by the amount of any partial surrenders taken between the current Rider Valuation Date and the preceding Rider Valuation Date. If the Minimum Rider Premium Requirement has not been met, then the prior Cash Value Amount will also be reduced by the total of Monthly Deductions since the preceding Rider Valuation Date. Monthly Deductions are the periodic charges (other than underlying mutual fund operating expenses) that are deducted from Cash Value on a monthly basis, see Fee Table.

Return of Premium Amount

On the Policy Date, the Return of Premium Amount is zero. On each subsequent Rider Valuation Date, the Return of Premium Amount is equal to (1) plus (2) minus (3) minus (4), where:

(1)

is the Return of Premium Amount on the preceding Rider Valuation Date;

(2)

is the 100% Premium Percentage Factor multiplied by the amount of all premiums received between the current Rider Valuation Date and the preceding Rider Valuation Date;

(3)

is the amount of any partial surrenders taken between the current Rider Valuation Date and the preceding Rider Valuation Date; and

(4)

is the total of Monthly Deductions taken between the current Rider Valuation Date and the preceding Rider Valuation Date if the Minimum Rider Premium Requirement has not been met, and zero otherwise.

Determining the Rider Benefit for the 100/85 Guarantee Option on the Rider Maturity Date

(1)

the Cash Value Amount and the Return of Premium Amount are calculated.

(2)

the higher of the Cash Value Amount and the Return of Premium Amount will be the Benefit Base.

(3)

the Cash Value is determined.

(4)

the Benefit Base is compared with the Cash Value.

(5)

(a)

(b)

if the Cash Value is greater than the Benefit Base, there is no Rider Benefit.

(6)

the Rider terminates and all restrictions and fees associated with it will be removed.

Charges

A monthly Wealth Guard Rider Charge is deducted if the Wealth Guard Rider is elected. The charge covers the risk Nationwide assumes if the policy sustains poor Investment Experience while the Rider is In Force. The Rider's charge varies depending upon the guarantee option elected:

Wealth Guard Option	Monthly Deduction*
Wealth Guard 85/85	$0.58 per $1,000 of Cash Value
Wealth Guard 100/85	$0.96 per $1,000 of Cash Value

The Rider charge is deducted monthly from the Cash Value and is taken proportionately from Sub-Account and fixed investment option allocations. Nationwide may raise the current charge for this Rider for either or both guarantee options after it has been issued. If the price is increased for existing issues of the Rider, Nationwide will notify the Policy Owner in writing. The maximum possible charge associated with the Rider is $1.25 per $1,000 of Cash Value.

The Wealth Guard Rider Charge will be deducted for as long as the Rider is In Force. The Policy Owner may not revoke the Rider after the policy has been issued. If the Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider is invoked, the Wealth Guard Rider Charge will be waived. However, the minimum premium requirement associated with the Wealth Guard Rider will not be waived, see Special Considerations.

Because the Rider charge is deducted from Cash Value, purchase of this Rider could reduce the amount of Proceeds payable when the Death Benefit depends on Cash Value.

Wealth Guard Rider Available Investment Options

Election of the Wealth Guard Rider will not be effective unless Sub-Account allocation instructions are based on the list of permitted investment options. For a list of permitted investment options available when the Wealth Guard Rider is elected, see Appendix A: Underlying Mutual Funds Available Under the Policy.

Allocations to Sub-Accounts other than permitted Sub-Accounts are prohibited when the Rider is In Force. Certain Sub-Accounts may not be permitted depending upon when the policy was purchased. If instructions are received (current or future), to allocate among investment options that are not permitted, Nationwide will not process the request. The existing variable investment allocations will remain unchanged. Nationwide reserves the right to modify the list of Wealth Guard investment options upon written notice to Policy Owners.

Special Considerations

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The Wealth Guard Rider has no cash value until its Maturity Date.

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There is no Rider Benefit if: (i) the policy's Cash Value is greater than the Benefit Base on the Rider Maturity Date; (ii) the insured dies before the Rider Maturity Date; or (iii) the policy Lapses or is terminated before the Rider Maturity Date. In addition, the Rider Benefit may be limited if allocations are substantially, and for an extended period of time, limited to the fixed account or a money market Sub-Account.

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While there is no obligation to make Premium payments under the policy, failure to meet the minimum Rider premium requirements may significantly reduce the Benefit Base and, ultimately, the Rider Benefit.

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Partial surrenders taken while the policy is In Force may reduce the Benefit Base.

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There is no grace period to catch up on Premium payments on the Rider Maturity Date.

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If the Long-Term Care Rider is elected in conjunction with the Wealth Guard Rider, the charge for the Wealth Guard Rider will continue to be deducted even when a claim is being paid out under the terms of the Long-Term Care Rider.

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If the Premium Waiver Rider is invoked, the Premium amount credited to the policy under the terms of that Rider may not be enough to meet the minimum premium required by the Wealth Guard Rider. The minimum premium requirement of the Wealth Guard Rider is not waived if the Premium Waiver Rider is invoked. Therefore, if the credit received under the Premium Waiver Rider does not meet the minimum premium required by the Wealth Guard Rider, the Benefit Base may be reduced unless the Policy Owner makes up the difference. Premium paid pursuant to the Premium Waiver Rider is considered Premium for purposes of the Wealth Guard Rider.

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The Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider will cover the cost of the Wealth Guard Rider if the Deduction (of Fees and Expenses) Waiver Rider is invoked. However, the minimum premium requirement of the Wealth Guard Rider is not waived.

Policy Owner Services

Dollar Cost Averaging

Dollar cost averaging is an investment strategy designed to reduce the investment risks associated with market fluctuations and promote a more stable Cash Value and Death Benefit over time. A Policy Owner may elect to participate in the dollar cost averaging program at the time of application or at a later date by submitting an election form to the Service Center. An election to participate in the program that is submitted after application will be effective at the end of the Valuation Period coinciding with the date requested or, if that date has passed or no date is specified, at the end of the Valuation Period during which the request was received, or the end of the right to cancel period, whichever is later.

There is no charge for dollar cost averaging and dollar cost averaging transfers do not count as transfer events. Dollar cost averaging transfers will continue to be processed until there is no more Cash Value left in the originating investment option(s) or until a Policy Owner instructs Nationwide to terminate the service. Policy Owners may direct Nationwide to automatically transfer specific amounts from the Fixed Account and the:

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Government Money Market Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Loomis Short Term High Yield Fund: Class I (formerly, Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Federated High Income Bond Fund: Class I)

to any other Sub-Account. Certain Sub-Accounts may or may not be available depending on when the policy was purchased, see Appendix A: Underlying Mutual Funds Available Under the Policy for details on Sub-Account availability. Transfers from the Fixed Account must be no more than 1/30th of the Fixed Account value at the time the program is elected.

Nationwide does not assure the success of these strategies and cannot guarantee that dollar cost averaging will result in a profit or protect against a loss. A Policy Owner should carefully consider his or her financial ability to continue these programs over a long enough period of time to purchase Accumulation Units when their value is low, as well as when their

value is high. Nationwide may modify, suspend, or discontinue these programs at any time. Nationwide will notify Policy Owners in writing 30 days before doing so. If Nationwide suspends or discontinues a dollar cost averaging program at a time when other requested transfers from the Fixed Account are subject to restrictions, further transfers from the Fixed Account will be subject to the restrictions until or unless another dollar cost averaging program is offered and elected, see Fixed Account Restrictions.

Example:

Policy Owner elects to participate in Dollar Cost Averaging and has transferred $30,000 to

the Fixed Account, which will serve as the source investment option for her Dollar Cost

Averaging program. She would like the Dollar Cost Averaging transfers to be allocated as

follows: $1,500 to Sub-Account L and $1,000 to Sub-Account M. Each month, Nationwide

will automatically transfer $2,500 from the Fixed Account and allocate $1,000 to Sub-

Account M and $1,500 to Sub-Account L until the Fixed Account is depleted.

Enhanced Dollar Cost Averaging

Periodically, Nationwide may offer enhanced dollar cost averaging programs. When offered, these programs will be available only at the time of application. All or a portion of the initial Premium may be applied to a program. Subsequent Premium is not eligible for inclusion in the program. Under an enhanced dollar cost averaging program, the interest rate credited to the initial Premium allocated to the Fixed Account will be greater than the interest rate credited to standard Fixed Account allocations. Enhanced dollar cost averaging programs will last for one year. Cash Value attributable to the enhanced dollar cost averaging program will be transferred from the program according to the Policy Owner’s allocation instructions for Net Premium based on the following schedule:

Beginning of Month	Fraction of Cash Value Transferred
2	1/11
3	1/10
4	1/9
5	1/8
6	1/7
7	1/6
8	1/5
9	1/4
10	1/3
11	1/2
12	Remaining Amount

Enhanced Dollar Cost Averaging transfers are not considered transfer events.

Example:

At the time of application, the Policy Owner elects to participate in Enhanced Dollar Cost

Averaging and submits an initial Premium of $25,000 to be allocated to the Fixed Account,

which will receive an enhanced interest crediting rate. He would like the Enhanced Dollar

Cost Averaging transfers to be allocated as follows: 40% to Sub-Account L and 60% to Sub-

Account M. Each month, Nationwide will automatically transfer Cash Value attributable to

the Enhanced Dollar Cost Averaging program to the selected Sub-Accounts based on the

schedule above (1/11 of the Cash Value will be transferred at the beginning of month 2;

1/10 of the program’s Cash Value will be transferred at the beginning of month 3; etc.).

Asset Rebalancing

A Policy Owner may elect to participate in an asset rebalancing program. Asset rebalancing involves the automatic rebalancing of the Cash Value in the chosen Sub-Accounts (up to 20) on a periodic basis. Cash Value allocated to the fixed investment option is not eligible for asset rebalancing. A Policy Owner can schedule asset rebalancing to occur every three, six, or 12 months on days when Nationwide prices Accumulation Units. There is no charge for asset rebalancing and it does not count as a transfer event.

A Policy Owner may elect to participate in an asset rebalancing program at the time of application or at a later date by submitting an election form to the Service Center. Premium received with or after the asset rebalancing application will continue to be initially allocated according to the Policy Owner’s instructions for Net Premium, unless they elect on the asset rebalancing application to replace the allocation instructions for Net Premium with the asset rebalancing program’s Sub-Account allocations. Whether this election is made or not, all Cash Value in the Sub-Accounts will be reallocated according to the asset rebalancing program’s allocations at the frequency elected by the Policy Owner. Manual transfers will not automatically terminate the program. As long as a policy with asset rebalancing elected remains In Force, termination of asset rebalancing will only occur as a result of specific instruction by a Policy Owner to do so. Nationwide may modify, suspend, or discontinue asset rebalancing programs at any time.

Example:

Policy Owner elects to participate in Asset Rebalancing and has instructed his Cash Value

be allocated as follows and rebalanced on a quarterly basis: 40% to Sub-Account A, 40% to

Sub-Account B, and 20% to Sub-Account C. Each quarter, Nationwide will automatically

rebalance Policy Owner’s Cash Value by transferring Cash Value among the three elected

Sub-Accounts so that his 40%/40%/20% allocation remains intact.

Automated Income Monitor

Automated Income Monitor is an optional systematic partial surrender and/or policy loan program that may be elected at any time, at no additional cost. This program is only available to policies that are not modified endowment contracts.

Automated Income Monitor programs are intended for Policy Owners who wish to take an income stream of scheduled payments from the Cash Value of the policy. The income stream is generated via partial surrenders until the policy cost basis is depleted, then through policy loans. Taking partial surrenders and/or policy loans may result in adverse tax consequences, will reduce policy values and therefore limit the ability to accumulate Cash Value, and may increase the likelihood the policy will Lapse. Before requesting the Automated Income Monitor program, Policy Owners should consult with financial and tax advisors.

At the time of application for a program, Nationwide will provide Policy Owners with an illustration of the proposed income stream and impacts to the Cash Value, Cash Surrender Value, and Death Benefit. Policy Owners must submit this illustration along with an application when electing an Automated Income Monitor program. Programs will commence at the beginning of the next monthly anniversary after Nationwide receives the election form and illustration. On each policy anniversary thereafter Nationwide will provide an updated In Force illustration to assist Policy Owners in determining whether to continue, modify, or discontinue an elected program. Policy Owners may request modification or termination of a program at any time by written request to the Service Center.

A Policy Owner’s program will be based on the policy's Cash Surrender Value at the time of election and each succeeding policy anniversary, and on the following elections:

(1)

Payment type:

(a)

Fixed Amount: If a Policy Owner elected payments of a fixed amount, the amount received will not vary with policy Investment Experience; however, the length of time the elected payment amount can be sustained will vary based on the illustration assumptions below and the policy's Investment Experience; or

(b)

Fixed Duration: If a Policy Owner elected payments for a fixed duration, the amount received during the first year will be based on the illustration assumptions below. After the first year, the amount will vary based on the illustration assumptions and policy Investment Experience to maintain the elected duration.

(2)

Illustration assumptions:

(a)

an assumed variable rate of return specified by the Policy Owner from the available options stated in the election form;

(b)

minimum Cash Surrender Value targeted by the Policy Owner to have remaining on the policy's Maturity Date, or other date specified by the Policy Owner. This dollar amount is used to calculate available income. It is not guaranteed to be the Cash Surrender Value on the specified date;

(c)

a Policy Owner may also request a change of death benefit option, or a decrease in Base Policy Specified Amount to be effective in conjunction with commencing a program or to occur at a future date; and

(d)

payment frequency: monthly; quarterly; semi-annually; or annually. Payments on a monthly basis are made by direct deposit (electronic funds transfer) only.

Generally, higher variable rate of return assumptions, a lower target Cash Surrender Value, and Death Benefit Option 1, will result in larger projected payments or longer projected durations. However, larger payments or longer duration may increase the likelihood the policy will Lapse.

Note: Policy Owners are responsible for monitoring the policy to prevent Lapse. Nationwide will provide annual In Force illustrations based on current Cash Surrender Values and the elected illustration assumptions to assist Policy Owners with preventing Lapse. Policy Owners may request modification or termination of a program at any time by written request to the Service Center.

Example:

Assume:

● Insured’s Issue Age was 45.

● Policy Owner paid Premiums totaling $490,000 during the first 25 policy years.

● Just prior to policy year 26 (Attained Age 70) the policy’s Cash Value is just over

$1,000,000 and the Investment in the Contract is $490,000.

● The Policy Owner completes an Automated Income Monitor election form and chooses a

5% gross rate of return, a goal of $100,000 Cash Surrender Value at Attained Age 95

and the Fixed Duration option for 25 years.

● The first AIM In Force illustration is run that solves for an annual income amount at an

assumed 5% gross rate of return and a goal of at least $100,000 of Cash Surrender

Value at Attained Age 95. The result of the solve is an annual income amount of $66,720.

A partial surrender of $66,720 will be processed and sent to the Policy Owner. Each year

thereafter, if the Automated Income Monitor program has not been terminated, another

illustration will be run with the same assumptions and income solve. The appropriate partial

surrender amount based on each solve will be processed. This will continue until the entire

$490,000 Investment in the Contract has been distributed through partial surrenders, then

the income amounts will be processed as loans.

Automated Income Monitor programs are subject to the following additional conditions:

(1)

To prevent adverse tax consequences, a Policy Owner can authorize Nationwide to make scheduled payments via policy loan when:

(a)

the policy's cost basis is reduced to zero;

(b)

a partial surrender within the first 15 policy years would be a taxable event;

(c)

or to prevent the policy from becoming a MEC, see Taxes.

Note: Partial surrenders and policy loans taken under the Automated Income Monitor program are subject to the same terms and conditions as other partial surrenders and policy loans, see Partial Surrender and Policy Loans.

(2)

While a program is in effect, no Premium payment reminder notices will be sent unless requested; however, Premium payments will be accepted.

(3)

Programs will terminate on the earliest of the following:

(a)

Nationwide’s receipt at the Service Center of a written request to terminate participation;

(b)

at the time the policy enters a Grace Period or terminates for any reason;

(c)

at the time of a requested partial surrender or policy loan outside the program;

(d)

upon a change of Policy Owner;

(e)

for income based on a fixed duration, the end of the period the Policy Owner specified at the time of election;

(f)

on any policy anniversary when the current Cash Surrender Value is less than or equal to the target Cash Surrender Value assumption the Policy Owner specified;

(g)

at any time the scheduled partial surrender or policy loan would cause the policy to fail to qualify as life insurance under Section 7702 of the Code; or

(h)

the policy's Maturity Date.

Additionally, the program will terminate when one of the following Riders is invoked or begins providing benefits: the Policy Guard Rider and the Long-Term Care Rider.

Nationwide will notify Policy Owners upon termination of an Automated Income Monitor program. In addition, Nationwide may modify, suspend, or discontinue Automated Income Monitor programs at any time. Nationwide will notify Policy Owners in writing 30 days before doing so.

Policy Loans

After the expiration of the right to cancel period and while the policy is In Force, a Policy Owner may take a policy loan. A policy loan will be effective as of the date Nationwide receives the Policy Owner's written request at the Service Center. Nationwide reserves the right to require written requests to be submitted on current Nationwide forms. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this prospectus, Nationwide may accept requests submitted via telephone, subject to dollar amount limitations and payment and other restrictions to prevent fraud. Nationwide reserves the right to discontinue acceptance of telephonic requests at any time upon written notice. Contact the Service Center for current limitations and restrictions, see Contacting the Service Center.

Taking a policy loan may increase the risk of Lapse and may result in adverse tax consequences. Unpaid loan interest charges accrue daily at a compounded annual interest rate and can cause the policy's Indebtedness to grow significantly. The Policy Owner should request an illustration demonstrating the impact of a policy loan on the policy's Cash Value, Cash Surrender Value, and Death Benefit Proceeds.

Loan Amount

The minimum loan amount is $200. The maximum loanable amount is equal to 90% of the Cash Value allocated to the Sub-Accounts plus 100% of the Cash Value allocated to the fixed investment options and 100% of the policy loan account, if any, less any surrender charge and Indebtedness. and less 100% of the Adjusted Sales Load Life Insurance Rider forfeiture charge (if applicable). Nationwide pays the policy loan to the Policy Owner with assets from its general account. Nationwide then uses the policy's Cash Value as collateral for the loan as described below.

Collateral and the Policy Loan Account

As collateral for the policy loan, Nationwide transfers an amount equal to the policy loan from the policy's investment options. Collateral amounts are transferred from the Cash Value to the policy loan account (which is part of Nationwide's general account). Amounts held as collateral against a policy loan do not participate in the Investment Experience of the Sub-Accounts. Policy loans can permanently affect the Death Benefit Proceeds and the Cash Value of the policy, even if repaid. The policy loan account may be subject to Nationwide's creditors in the event of insolvency.

Amounts transferred from the policy's Cash Value equal to the policy loan account are deducted from the Sub-Accounts in the same proportion as the Sub-Account allocations, unless the Policy Owner has instructed otherwise. Nationwide will only transfer amounts from the Fixed Account if the loan amount exceeds 90% of the Cash Value allocated to the Sub-Accounts. Nationwide will only transfer amounts from the Long-Term Fixed Account if the Sub-Account and Fixed Account allocations are depleted.

The Policy Owner will earn interest on the collateral held in the policy loan account. Interest will accrue daily at no less than the guaranteed minimum annualized rate stated on the Policy Data Pages. Interest credited to the policy loan account is an obligation of Nationwide’s general account and is dependent on Nationwide’s financial strength and claims paying ability. The interest earned on the policy loan account may be different than the rate earned on Cash Value allocated to the fixed investment option.

Interest Charged

Nationwide charges interest against policy Indebtedness. Indebtedness is the total amount of all outstanding policy loans, including principal and compounded interest due. The maximum interest rate Nationwide may charge against Indebtedness is 3.90% per annum, see Fee Table for current interest charged rates. Rates may change and may vary by policy year. Policy loan interest charges may provide revenue for risk charges and profit.

If policy loan interest is not paid when due, policy Indebtedness will continue to compound at the interest rate in effect, see When Interest is Charged and Credited. If not paid when due, Nationwide will transfer an amount equal to the unpaid interest from the policy's investment options and add it to the policy loan account causing the original policy loan amount (now, "Indebtedness") to increase by the amount of the unpaid interest charged. Amounts transferred from the policy's investment options as unpaid interest charges will be transferred to the policy loan account in the same manner as a new loan.

Note: Over time, unpaid loan interest charges can cause the policy's Indebtedness to be significant. In some cases, policy Indebtedness may be significant enough to cause the policy to Lapse. In general, it is advantageous to repay Indebtedness and at a minimum, the interest charged on Indebtedness, at least annually.

Upon a full surrender, Lapse, or maturity, the amount received in the original loan request(s), plus unpaid loan interest charged is considered "received" under the Code and may result in adverse tax consequences, see Surrender, Lapse, Maturity.

When Interest is Charged and Credited

Interest charged against Indebtedness accrues daily. Interest earned on collateral also accrues daily. Nationwide will transfer interest charged on Indebtedness from the policy's investment options to the collateral account, and transfer interest credited on collateral from the policy loan account to the investment options:

•

Annually, at the end of a policy year;

•

At the time a new loan is requested;

•

When a loan repayment is made;

•

Upon the Insured's death;

•

Upon policy Lapse and/or;

•

Upon a full surrender of the policy.

In most cases, the interest earned on collateral will be less and in some cases, significantly less, than the interest charged against the Indebtedness.

Repayment

The Policy Owner may repay all or part of policy Indebtedness at any time while the policy is In Force. The minimum loan repayment amount, if any, is stated in the policy. The Policy Owner should contact the Service Center to obtain loan pay-off amounts.

Note: Interest earned on collateral is not deducted from Indebtedness to calculate loan pay off amounts. If a loan repayment is made, the Policy Owner's Cash Value is credited with interest earned on collateral and the amount of the loan repayment is deducted from the policy's Indebtedness.

Nationwide will treat any payments made as Premium payments, unless the Policy Owner specifies that the payment should be applied against the policy's Indebtedness. It may be beneficial for the Policy Owner to repay Indebtedness before making additional Premium payments because Premium Load charges are deducted from Premium payments but not from loan repayments.

If the Policy Owner makes a loan repayment, it will be applied to the Sub-Accounts and the fixed investment option in accordance with the allocation instructions in effect at the time the payment is received, unless the Policy Owner indicates otherwise. If any portion of an outstanding loan balance has been transferred from the Long-Term Fixed Account, loan repayments will first be allocated to the Long-Term Fixed Account. Once any outstanding loan balance attributable to the Long-Term Fixed Account has been repaid, loan repayment allocations to the Long-Term Fixed Account will not be permitted: 1) to exceed $500,000 in any 12-month period (determined on a rolling basis considering any loan repayment allocations during the 12 months prior to the Valuation Period during which Nationwide receives a loan repayment); and/or 2) if, at the time the loan repayment is received, it would cause the policy's Cash Value allocated to the Long-Term Fixed Account to exceed $1,000,000.

Repaying Indebtedness will cause the Death Benefit and net Cash Surrender Value to increase accordingly.

Example:

Assume the following:

● The policy’s Cash Value is $43,000 and it is allocated entirely to the Sub-Accounts.

● There is no existing Indebtedness.

● The Policy Owner has requested a $6,000 policy loan at the beginning of the first Policy

Year.

*For reference, the maximum policy loan would be $38,700 = $43,000 x 90% - $0.00

(Indebtedness)

Once the $6,000 loan is approved, $6,000 is paid directly to the Policy Owner from

Nationwide. $6,000 is transferred from the Sub-Accounts to the policy loan account. This

serves as collateral for Nationwide. The policy’s Indebtedness on the day of the loan is

$6,000.

● At the end of the first Policy Year, assume the only loan the Policy Owner requested was

the $6,000 loan. Assuming the Policy Owner has not made any loan repayments, the

Indebtedness at the end of the next occurring policy anniversary is $6,120 due to $120 of

accrued loan interest during the year ($6,000 + $120 = $6,120). Should a claim for the

Death Benefit Proceeds be made, the Proceeds would be reduced by the $6,120

Indebtedness.

● Assuming no loan repayments are ever made, Indebtedness continues to accrue interest.

All unpaid loan interest will also be treated as new policy loans and loan interest will

continue to accumulate as Indebtedness

● If the Policy Owner submits a loan repayment, the amount of the loan repayment will be

transferred from the policy loan account and credited to the Cash Value.

● If any Indebtedness exists when the Surrender Proceeds or Death Benefit Proceeds

become payable, the Proceeds will be reduced by the total Indebtedness.

Lapse

The policy is at risk of Lapsing when the Cash Surrender Value is insufficient to cover the monthly policy charges, including Rider charges, see Unfavorable Sub-Account Investment Experience. A Policy Owner can avoid Lapsing the policy by paying the amount required by the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision or by invoking the Policy Guard Rider to prevent the policy from Lapsing due to Indebtedness. Before any Lapse, there is a Grace Period during which a Policy Owner can take action to prevent the Lapse. Subject to certain conditions, a Policy Owner may reinstate a policy that has Lapsed.

Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision

The policy provides for a Guaranteed Policy Continuation Period. The policy will not Lapse during the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Period if the Policy Owner pays the Policy Continuation Premium amount shown on the Policy Data Pages.

Duration of the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Period

The Guaranteed Policy Continuation Period begins when Nationwide issues the policy. The duration of the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Period depends on the Insured's Issue Age on the Policy Date, as reflected in the following table:

Insured's Age at Policy Issuance:	55 or younger	56 through 69	70 or older
Duration of Guaranteed Policy Continuation Period:	30 policy years or until the Insured reaches Attained Age 65, whichever comes first	10 policy years	five policy years

The Policy Continuation Premium required is stated in the Policy Data Pages and will vary by the Insured's issue age, sex, underwriting classification, any Substandard Ratings, the Total Specified Amount and any Riders elected.

The Policy Continuation Premium can only change due to action taken by the Policy Owner. If a Policy Owner has made any changes to the policy after it is issued, including any partial surrenders, increases or decreases to the Total Specified Amount, adding or terminating a Rider, and/or changing the death benefit option, the Policy Continuation Premium may

change. A change will result in reissued Policy Data Pages which will show the new Policy Continuation Premium. Upon request and for no charge, Nationwide will determine whether Premium payments, minus any Indebtedness and partial surrenders, are sufficient to keep the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision in effect.

When the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Period ends, if the Cash Surrender Value remains insufficient to cover the monthly policy charges, the policy is at risk of Lapsing and a Grace Period will begin. There is no separate additional charge for the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision.

Grace Period

If the Cash Surrender Value on any monthly anniversary is not sufficient to cover the current monthly deductions and the requirements of the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision, if applicable, are not met, then a Grace Period will begin. At the beginning of a Grace Period, the Policy Owner will receive a notice from Nationwide that will indicate the amount of Premium that must be paid to avoid Lapsing the policy. If the required Premium is not paid within 61 days, the policy and all Riders will Lapse. The amount is equal to:

1) The lesser of:

•

the amount of Premium required to pay any due and unpaid policy charges; or

•

the amount of Premium that will bring the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision back into effect, if applicable; plus

2) Premium projected to keep the policy In Force for three additional months.

The Grace Period will not alter the operation of the policy or the payment of Proceeds.

Reinstatement

A Policy Owner may request reinstatement of a Lapsed policy by:

(1)

submitting, at any time within three years after the end of the Grace Period (or longer if required by state law) and before the Maturity Date, a written request to the Service Center to reinstate the policy;

(2)

providing evidence of insurability satisfactory to Nationwide;

(3)

paying:

(a)

if the policy is not in the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Period, sufficient Premium to cover all policy charges that were due and unpaid during the Grace Period, plus the policy charges due on the reinstatement date, plus any amount needed to increase the Cash Value, minus any Indebtedness and any surrender charge, to zero; or

(b)

if the policy is in the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Period, the lesser of:

sufficient Premium to cover all policy charges that were due and unpaid during the Grace Period, plus the policy charges due on the reinstatement date, plus any amount needed to increase the Cash Value, minus any Indebtedness and any surrender charge, to zero; or

ii.

sufficient Premium to meet the Policy Continuation Premium requirement of the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision; and

(c)

sufficient Premium, to pay policy charges and/or Policy Continuation Premium to meet the requirements of the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision as applicable, to keep the policy In Force for three months (or less if required by state law) from the date of reinstatement; and

(4)

repaying or reinstating any Indebtedness that existed at the end of the Grace Period.

The Policy Owner may also reinstate coverage under certain Riders subject to satisfactory evidence of insurability.

If Nationwide approves the application for reinstatement and receives the required Premium, the effective date of a reinstated policy, including any reinstated Riders, will be the coinciding or next monthly anniversary of the Policy Date following the date Nationwide approves the application for reinstatement.

If the policy is reinstated, the Cash Value on the date of reinstatement will be set equal to the lesser of the surrender charge corresponding to the policy year in which the policy is reinstated or the Cash Value at the end of the most recent Grace Period. Nationwide will add any Premiums or loan repayments that were made to reinstate the policy to the Cash Value.

The Sub-Account allocations that were in effect at the start of the Grace Period will be reinstated, unless the Policy Owner indicates otherwise.

Surrenders

Full Surrender

The policy may be surrendered for the Cash Surrender Value at any time while it is In Force. A surrender will be effective as of the date Nationwide receives the Policy Owner’s written surrender request in good order at the Service Center. Nationwide reserves the right to require written requests to be submitted on current Nationwide forms. Any applicable surrender charges will be deducted from the policy’s Cash Value, see Surrender Charge. See Payment of Policy Proceeds for additional information.

Policy Restoration after a Full Surrender

Prior to the Insured's death, Nationwide will permit restoration of a surrendered policy pursuant to established procedures to meet the requirements of state insurance law regarding the replacement of life insurance (i.e., use of the Proceeds from a surrendered policy to purchase a new policy). Restored policies will be treated as if they were never surrendered for all purposes, including Investment Experience, interest, and deduction of charges, see Policy Restoration Procedure in the Statement of Additional Information.

Partial Surrender

A Policy Owner may request a partial surrender of the policy's Cash Surrender Value at any time after the first policy year. A partial surrender will be effective as of the date Nationwide receives the Policy Owner's written request at the Service Center. Nationwide reserves the right to require written requests to be submitted on current Nationwide forms. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in this prospectus, Nationwide may accept requests submitted via telephone, subject to dollar amount limitations and payment and other restrictions to prevent fraud. Nationwide reserves the right to discontinue acceptance of telephonic requests at any time upon written notice. Contact the Service Center for current limitations and restrictions, see Contacting the Service Center. A Partial Surrender Fee may be applied to each partial surrender that equals the lesser of $25 or 2% of the amount surrendered. Currently, Nationwide waives the partial surrender fee, see Partial Surrender Fee. See Payment of Policy Proceeds for additional information.

Nationwide reserves the right to limit the number of partial surrenders to one per policy year. The minimum amount of any partial surrender request is $200. In policy years 2-10, the maximum amount of a partial surrender in any given policy year is 10% of the Cash Surrender Value as of the beginning of the policy year. In policy years 11+, the maximum amount of a partial surrender is equal to the Cash Surrender Value less the greater of $500 or three times the most recent monthly deductions. Monthly deductions are calculated for each month, beginning on the Policy Date, as follows:

(1)

Mortality and Expense Risk Charge; plus

(2)

Administrative Per Policy Charge and Underwriting and Distribution Charge; plus

(3)

the monthly cost of any additional benefits provided by any Riders; plus

(4)

the Base Policy Specified Amount Cost of Insurance.

A partial surrender cannot cause the Total Specified Amount to be reduced below the Minimum Total Specified Amount indicated on the Policy Data Page, and after any partial surrender, the policy must continue to qualify as life insurance under Section 7702 of the Code. Partial surrenders may be subject to income tax penalties. They could also cause the policy to become a "modified endowment contract" under the Code, which could change the income tax treatment of any distribution from the policy, see Taxes.

If a Policy Owner takes a partial surrender, Nationwide will surrender Accumulation Units proportionally from the Sub-Accounts equal to the amount of the partial surrender. If there is insufficient value in the Sub-Accounts, Nationwide will surrender amounts from the fixed investment option.

Reduction of the Base Policy Specified Amount due to a Partial Surrender

When a partial surrender is taken, the Base Policy Specified Amount will be reduced by the amount necessary to prevent an increase in the Net Amount At Risk. The Base Policy Specified Amount reduction will not exceed the partial surrender amount. The policy's charges going forward will be based on the new Base Policy Specified Amount.

Any reduction of the Base Policy Specified Amount will be made in the following order: against the most recent increase in the Base Policy Specified Amount, then against the next most recent increases in the Base Policy Specified Amount in succession, and finally, against the initial Base Policy Specified Amount.

The Death Benefit

Standard Death Benefit Options

Policy Owners have a choice of one of three available death benefit options under the policy. If a death benefit option is not selected, Nationwide will issue the policy with Death Benefit Option 1. Not all death benefit options are available in all states.

Death Benefit Option 1: The Death Benefit will be the Total Specified Amount as of the Insured's date of death.

Death Benefit Option 2: The Death Benefit will be the Total Specified Amount plus the Cash Value as of the Insured's date of death.

The interest rate attributable to the accumulated Premium account is referred to as the Death Benefit Option 3 Interest Rate and is stated in the Policy Data Pages. The amount of the accumulated Premium account will be no less than zero and no greater than twice the Total Specified Amount.

Calculation of the Death Benefit

The Death Benefit will be calculated when Nationwide has received (at the Service Center) all information required to process the claim for Death Benefit Proceeds, including, but not limited to, proof that the Insured has died and any other information Nationwide may reasonably require. The Death Benefit may be subject to an adjustment if an error or misstatement was made upon application, if the Insured dies by suicide, or benefits were paid under a Rider that accelerated all or a portion of the Death Benefit.

While the policy is In Force, the Death Benefit will never be less than the Base Policy Specified Amount. The Death Benefit will depend on the death benefit option elected, certain Riders, and the tax test elected as discussed in greater detail below. The Death Benefit may vary with the Cash Value of the policy, which is affected by Investment Experience, Indebtedness, and any due and unpaid monthly deductions that accrued during a Grace Period.

The Minimum Required Death Benefit

The policy has a Minimum Required Death Benefit. The Minimum Required Death Benefit is the lowest Death Benefit that will qualify the policy as life insurance under Section 7702 of the Code.

The tax tests for life insurance generally require that the policy have a significant element of life insurance and not be primarily an investment vehicle. At the time the policy is issued, the Policy Owner irrevocably elects one of the following tests to qualify the policy as life insurance under Section 7702 of the Code:

•

the cash value accumulation test; or

•

the guideline premium/cash value corridor test.

If a specific test is not elected, Nationwide will issue the policy with the guideline premium/cash value corridor test (for policies issued in New York, the cash value accumulation test is not available). If the cash value accumulation test is elected, the Policy Guard Rider is not available.

Cash Value Accumulation Test

The cash value accumulation test determines the Minimum Required Death Benefit by multiplying the Cash Value by a percentage calculated as described in the Code. The percentages depend upon the Insured's age, sex, and underwriting classification. Under the cash value accumulation test, there is no limit to the amount that may be paid in Premiums as long as there is sufficient Death Benefit in relation to the Cash Value at all times.

Guideline Premium/Cash Value Corridor Test

The guideline premium/cash value corridor test determines the Minimum Required Death Benefit by comparing the Death Benefit to an applicable percentage of the Cash Value. These percentages are set out in the Code, but the percentage varies only by the Attained Age of the Insured.

In deciding which test to elect for the policy, consider the following:

•

The cash value accumulation test generally allows flexibility to pay more Premium, subject to Nationwide's approval of any increase in the policy's Net Amount At Risk that would result from higher Premium payments. Premium payments under the guideline premium/cash value corridor test are limited by Section 7702 of the Code.

•

Generally, the guideline premium/cash value corridor test produces a higher Death Benefit in the early years of the policy while the cash value accumulation test produces a higher Death Benefit in the policy's later years.

•

Monthly cost of insurance charges that vary with the amount of the Death Benefit may be greater during the years when the elected test produces a higher Death Benefit.

Regardless of which test is elected, Nationwide will monitor compliance to ensure that the policy meets the statutory definition of life insurance under the Code. As a result, the Death Benefit Proceeds payable under a policy should be excludable from gross income of the beneficiary for federal income tax purposes. Nationwide may refuse additional Premium payments or return Premium payments so that the policy continues to meet the Code's definition of life insurance. Consult a qualified tax advisor on all tax matters involving the policy.

Changes in the Death Benefit Option

After the first policy year, a Policy Owner may elect to change the death benefit option from either Death Benefit Option 1 to Death Benefit Option 2, or from Death Benefit Option 2 to Death Benefit Option 1. A Policy Owner may not change to Death Benefit Option 3. However, a Policy Owner may change from Death Benefit Option 3 to Death Benefit Option 1 or Death Benefit Option 2. Nationwide will permit only one change of the death benefit option per policy year. The effective date of a change will be the monthly anniversary of the Policy Date following the date Nationwide approves the change.

For any change in the death benefit option to become effective, the Cash Surrender Value, or Premiums paid under the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision if applicable, after the change must be sufficient to keep the policy In Force for at least three months.

Upon effecting a death benefit option change, the Total Specified Amount may be changed (either increased or decreased) so that the Net Amount At Risk remains the same before and after the change on the date of the change. Because the policy's Net Amount At Risk remains the same before and after the change, changing the death benefit option and preserving the Net Amount At Risk by itself does not alter the policy charges. The policy charges going forward will be based on the adjusted Total Specified Amount, except for the per $1,000 of Specified Amount charge, which will continue to be based on the original Total Specified Amount for each segment of insurance coverage. Depending on changes in factors such as fluctuations in the policy's Cash Value, these charges may increase or decrease after the death benefit option change.

The Policy Owner should request an illustration demonstrating the impact of a change in the policy's death benefit option.

Nationwide will refuse a death benefit option change that would reduce the Total Specified Amount to a level where the Premium already paid would exceed any Premium limitations under the Code.

Where the Policy Owner has selected the guideline premium/cash value corridor test, a change in death benefit option will not be permitted if it results in the total Premium paid exceeding any Premium limitations under Section 7702 of the Code.

Incontestability

Nationwide will not contest payment of the Death Benefit based on the initial Total Specified Amount after the policy has been In Force during the Insured's lifetime for two years from the Policy Date, and, in some states, within two years from a reinstatement date. For any change in Total Specified Amount requiring evidence of insurability, Nationwide will not contest payment of the Death Benefit based on such increase after it has been In Force during the Insured's lifetime for two years from its effective date, and, in some states, within two years from a subsequent reinstatement date. The incontestability period in some states may be less than two years.

Suicide

If the Insured dies by suicide within two years from the Policy Date, and, in some states, within two years of a reinstatement date, Nationwide will pay no more than the sum of the Premiums paid, less any Indebtedness, partial surrenders, and any benefits paid as an acceleration of the Base Policy Specified Amount or Total Specified Amount. Similarly, if the Insured dies by suicide within two years from the date an application for an increase in the Total Specified Amount is accepted by Nationwide, and, in some states, within two years from a subsequent reinstatement date, Nationwide will pay no more than the Death Benefit Proceeds associated with insurance that has been In Force for at least two years from the Policy Date, plus all policy charges associated with any increase in Total Specified Amount that has been In Force for a shorter period. The suicide period in some states may be less than two years.

Policy Maturity

If the policy is In Force on the Maturity Date, Nationwide will pay the Proceeds to the Policy Owner.

Normally, the Proceeds will be paid within seven days after receipt of the Policy Owner’s written request for payment of Proceeds at the Service Center. Nationwide may postpone payment of the Proceeds on the days that it is unable to price Accumulation Units, see Valuation of Accumulation Units. The Proceeds will equal the policy's Cash Value minus any Indebtedness. The policy is terminated once the Proceeds are paid.

Extending Coverage Beyond the Maturity Date

Nationwide may offer to extend coverage beyond the Maturity Date to coincide with the Insured's death, at which time the Proceeds will be paid to the beneficiary. During this coverage extension, the Policy Owner will still be able to request partial surrenders, and if elected, the Long-Term Care Rider will remain in effect (though there will be no charge for it). The termination of some policy and/or Rider benefits will coincide with the policy's Maturity Date (unless the Policy Owner decides otherwise). The extension of coverage will be for the Cash Value (as defined below) or for the Total Specified Amount (subject to the law of the state in which the Policy Owner lived at the time the policy was purchased).

If coverage is extended beyond the policy's Maturity Date, Nationwide will endorse the policy so that:

(1)

if extended for the Total Specified Amount, the policy's Total Specified Amount will be equal to the Base Policy Specified Amount and will be adjusted to what it was when the Insured reached Attained Age 85, subject to any partial surrenders;

(2)

no changes to the Base Policy Specified Amount and/or Total Specified Amount will be permitted (as they are the same);

(3)

no changes to the Death Benefit option will be allowed;

(4)

no additional Premium payments will be allowed;

(5)

no additional monthly periodic charges will be deducted; however, loan interest will continue to be charged on Indebtedness;

(6)

100% of the policy's Cash Value will be transferred to the Fixed Account;

(7)

if coverage is extended for the policy’s Cash Value, the policy's Death Benefit will become the Cash Value, regardless of the previous Death Benefit option choice;

(8)

if the Policy Guard Rider is in effect prior to the extension of coverage beyond the Maturity Date, the Total Specified Amount will continue to be defined as the adjusted Total Specified Amount; and

(9)

if the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider is in effect, the extension of coverage beyond the Maturity Date will not apply to the Rider Specified Amount.

Note: Partial surrenders will affect the Base Policy Specified Amount (and thus Total Specified Amount) of a policy with Death Benefit Option 1 based on the Insured's Attained Age at the time the partial surrender is requested. While the Insured is between the Attained Age of 86 and 90, a partial surrender will decrease the Base Policy Specified Amount proportionately. If the Insured is Attained Age 91 or older, a partial surrender will reduce the Proceeds by an amount proportionate to the ratio of the partial surrender to the Cash Value prior to the partial surrender.

The coverage beyond the Maturity Date will not occur when the policy would fail the definition of life insurance under the Code.

The primary purpose of coverage extension is to continue the life insurance coverage, and avoid current income taxes on any earnings in excess of the cost basis if the maturity Proceeds are taken, see Surrendering the Policy; Maturity.

Assuming no Indebtedness on the Maturity Date and no partial surrenders or loans are taken after the Maturity Date, the Proceeds after the Maturity Date will equal or exceed the Proceeds at maturity. However, because the loan interest rate charged may be greater than loan interest credited, if Indebtedness exists on or after the Maturity Date, Proceeds after the Maturity Date may be less than the Proceeds at maturity.

Payment of Policy Proceeds

Normally, Nationwide will make a lump sum payment of the Proceeds within seven days after the written request for payment is received at the Service Center. However, Nationwide may postpone payment of the Proceeds from:

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the general account options for up to six months;

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on the days that it is unable to price Sub-Account Accumulation Units, see Valuation of Accumulation Units; and/or

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as permitted or required by federal securities laws and rules and regulations of the SEC.

Death Benefit Proceeds are paid from Nationwide’s general account. For payout options other than lump sum, Nationwide will issue a settlement contract in exchange for the policy, see Policy Settlement Options.

Treatment of Unclaimed Property

Every state has unclaimed property laws which generally declare life insurance policies to be abandoned after a period of inactivity of three to five years from the policy Maturity Date or the date Nationwide becomes informed that a Death Benefit is due and payable. For example, if the payment of a Death Benefit has been triggered, but, if after a thorough search, Nationwide is still unable to locate the beneficiary of the Death Benefit, or the beneficiary does not come forward to claim the Death Benefit in a timely manner, the Death Benefit will be surrendered and placed in a non-interest bearing account. While in the non-interest bearing account, Nationwide will continue to perform due diligence required by state law. Once the state mandated period has expired, Nationwide will escheat the Death Benefit to the abandoned property division or unclaimed property office of the state in which the beneficiary or the Policy Owner last resided, as shown on Nationwide's books and records, or to Ohio, Nationwide's state of domicile. If a claim is subsequently made, the state is obligated to pay any such amount (without interest) to the designated recipient upon presentation of proper documentation.

To prevent escheatment, it is important to update beneficiary designations - including complete names, complete addresses, phone numbers, and social security numbers - as they change. Such updates should be sent to the Service Center.

Policy Settlement Options

Proceeds (Death Benefit, maturity Proceeds, or Cash Surrender Value) may be paid out in a lump sum, or in another form that is elected at application.

At any time before the Proceeds become payable, a Policy Owner may request to change the payout option by writing to the Service Center.

If more than one payout option is elected, at least $2,000 must be apportioned to each option and each payment (made at the specified interval) must be at least $20. The settlement options below are based on predetermined fixed payments.

If the Policy Owner does not make an election as to the form of the Proceeds, upon the Insured's death, the beneficiary may make the election. Changing the beneficiary of the policy will revoke the payout option(s) in effect at that time. Proceeds are neither assignable nor subject to claims of creditors or legal process. If the beneficiary does not make an election, Nationwide will pay the Proceeds in a lump sum.

Note that for the remainder of Payment of Policy Proceeds provision, "payee" means the person(s) entitled to the Proceeds.

Life Income with Payments Guaranteed Option

If the Life Income with Payments Guaranteed Option is elected, Nationwide will retain the Proceeds and make payments to the payee at specified intervals for a guaranteed period (10, 15, or 20 years) and, if the payee is still living at the end of the guaranteed period, the payments will continue for the rest of the payee’s life. During the guaranteed period, Nationwide will pay interest on the remaining Proceeds at a rate of at least 2.5% per annum, compounded annually. Nationwide will determine annually if any interest in excess of 2.5% will be paid. The Proceeds can be paid at the beginning of 12-, six, three, or one month intervals.

Once payments begin under this option, withdrawals are not permitted. If a payee dies before the guaranteed period has elapsed, Nationwide will make the remaining payments to the payee’s estate. If the payee dies after the guaranteed period has elapsed, no further payments will be made.

Joint and Survivor Life Option

If the Joint and Survivor Life Option was elected, Nationwide will retain the Proceeds and make equal payments to the payees at specified intervals for the life of the last surviving payee. The Proceeds can be paid at the beginning of 12, six, three, or one month intervals.

Once payments begin under this option, withdrawals are not permitted. Payments will cease upon the death of the last surviving payee. Nationwide will make no payments to the last surviving payee's estate. It is possible that only one payment will be made under this option if both payees die prior to the first payment.

Interest Income Option

If the Interest Income Option is elected, Nationwide retains the Proceeds and credits the Proceeds with interest at an annually determined rate of at least 2.5% per annum, compounded annually. Nationwide will determine annually whether any interest in excess of 2.5% will be credited. The interest can be credited at the end of 12-, six, three, or one month intervals.

At any time, the Policy Owner can withdraw any remaining Proceeds and accumulated interest by submitting a written request to the Service Center. Upon the payee’s death, the remaining Proceeds and accumulated interest will be paid to the payee’s estate.

Income for a Fixed Period Option

If the Income for a Fixed Period Option is elected, Nationwide retains the Proceeds and makes payments to the payee at specified intervals over a certain number of years, not to exceed 30. Each payment will consist of a portion of the Proceeds plus interest at an annually determined rate of at least 2.5% per annum, compounded annually. Nationwide will determine annually if any interest in excess of 2.5% will be credited. The payments can be paid at the beginning of 12-, six, three, or one month intervals.

At any time, the payee may withdraw any remaining Proceeds and accumulated interest by submitting a written request to the Service Center. Upon the payee’s death, the remaining Proceeds and accumulated interest will be paid to the payee’s estate.

Fixed Income for Varying Periods Option

If the Fixed Income for Varying Periods Option is elected, Nationwide will retain the Proceeds and pay a fixed amount at specified intervals until the Proceeds and accumulated interest have been exhausted. The total amount payable each year may not be less than 5% of the original Proceeds. Nationwide will credit interest on the remaining Proceeds at a rate of at least 2.5% per annum, compounded annually. Nationwide will determine annually if any interest in excess of 2.5% will be credited. The Proceeds can be paid at the beginning of 12-, six, three, or one month intervals.

At any time, the payee may withdraw any remaining Proceeds and accumulated interest by submitting a written request to the Service Center. Upon the payee’s death, Nationwide will pay the remaining Proceeds and accumulated interest to the payee’s estate.

Alternate Life Income Option

If the Alternate Life Income Option is elected, Nationwide will use the Proceeds to purchase an annuity with the payee as annuitant. The amount payable will be 102% of the current individual immediate annuity purchase rate on the date of the individual immediate annuity is elected. The Proceeds can be paid at the end of 12-, six, three, or one month intervals. Since the payments are based on the payee’s lifetime, the payee may not withdraw any amount designated to this option once payments begin. Payments will cease upon the payee’s death. No payments will be made to the payee’s estate.

Payments to Minors

Nationwide will not make payments directly to minors. Contact a legal advisor for options to facilitate payment of Policy Proceeds intended for a minor’s benefit.

Taxes

The tax treatment of life insurance policies under the Internal Revenue Code ("Code") is complex and depends on the policy owner's particular circumstances. The policy owner should seek competent tax advice regarding the tax treatment of the policy given their situation. The following discussion provides a general overview of the Code's provisions relating to certain common life insurance policy transactions. It does not cover state, local, or other taxes. Some of the items discussed below may not be applicable to the life insurance policy described herein. It is not and cannot be comprehensive, and it cannot replace personalized advice provided by a competent tax professional.

Types of Taxes

Federal Income Tax

Generally, the United States assesses a tax on income, which is broadly defined to include all items of income from whatever source, unless specifically excluded. Certain expenditures can reduce income for tax purposes and correspondingly the amount of tax payable. These expenditures are called deductions. While there are many more income tax concepts under the Code, the concepts of "income" and "deduction" are the most fundamental to the federal income tax treatment that pertains to this policy.

Federal Transfer Tax

In addition to the income tax, the United States also assesses a tax on some or all of the value of certain transfers of property made by gift while a person is living (the federal gift tax), and by bequest or otherwise at the time of a person's death (the federal estate tax).

The federal gift tax is imposed on the value of the property (including cash) transferred by gift. Each donor is allowed to exclude an amount per recipient from the value of present interest gifts. An unlimited marital deduction may be available for certain lifetime gifts made by the donor to the donor's spouse as well as for certain amounts that pass to the decedent’s surviving spouse.

If the transfer is made to someone two or more generations younger than the transferor, the transfer may be subject to the federal generation-skipping transfer tax ("GSTT"). The GSTT provisions generally apply to the same transfers that are subject to estate or gift taxes. The GSTT is imposed at a flat rate equal to the maximum estate tax rate of 40% subject to any applicable exemptions.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") of 2017, doubled the basic estate and gift tax exclusion amount from $5 million to $10 million for estates of persons dying and gifts occurring after December 31, 2017. The exclusion amount is adjusted annually for inflation.

Buying the Policy

Federal Income Tax

Generally, the Code treats life insurance premiums as a nondeductible expense for income tax purposes.

Federal Transfer Tax

Generally, the Code treats the payment of premiums on a life insurance policy as a gift when the premium payment benefits someone else (such as when premium payments are paid by someone other than the policy owner). Gifts are not generally included in the recipient's taxable income. If the policy owner (whether or not they are the insured) transfers ownership of the policy to another person, the transfer may be subject to a federal gift, estate and income tax.

Investment Gain in the Policy

The income tax treatment of increases in the policy's cash value depends on whether the policy is "life insurance" under the Code. If the policy meets the statutory definition of life insurance, then the increase in the policy's cash value is not included in the policy owner's taxable income for federal income tax purposes unless it is distributed to the policy owner before the death of the insured.

To qualify as life insurance, the policy must meet certain tests set out in Section 7702 of the Code. Nationwide believes the policy meets the statutory requirements of Code Section 7702 and will monitor the policy’s compliance with Section 7702, and take whatever steps are necessary to stay in compliance.

Diversification and Investor Control

In addition to meeting the tests required under Section 7702, Section 817(h) of the Code requires that the investments of the separate account be adequately diversified. Regulations under Code Section 817(h) provide that a variable life policy that fails to satisfy the diversification standards will not be treated as life insurance unless such failure was inadvertent, is corrected, and the policy owner or the issuer pays an amount to the IRS. If the failure to diversify is not corrected, the income and gain in the policy would be currently taxed as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.

Nationwide will also monitor compliance with Code Section 817(h) and the regulations applicable to Section 817(h) and, to the extent necessary, take appropriate action to remain in compliance.

For a variable life policy to receive favorable tax treatment, the life insurance company must be considered the owner of the separate account assets supporting the investment options within the policy. If the policy owner is considered to exercise investment control over the separate account assets, the policy owner will be treated as the owner of those assets and not the insurance company. As a result, the income and gain attributed to the separate account assets will be taxed currently to the policyholder. The IRS has issued guidance that the number of underlying investment options available or the number of transfer opportunities available under a variable insurance product may be relevant in determining whether the variable policyowner will be considered the owner of the separate account assets. Should the Treasury Secretary issue additional rules or regulations that would limit the extent to which a policy owner may direct their investment to particular underlying investment options without being treated as the owner of the separate account assets, then Nationwide will take whatever steps are available to remain in compliance.

Based on the above, we believe that the policy qualifies as life insurance for federal income tax purposes.

Periodic Withdrawals, Non-Periodic Withdrawals and Loans

The tax treatment described in this section applies to withdrawals, loans, premiums Nationwide accepts but then returns in order to meet the Code's definition of life insurance, and amounts deducted from the policy’s Cash Value used to pay the cost of any rider to the policy.

The income tax treatment of cash distributions and loans from the policy depends on whether the policy is also considered a modified endowment contract under the Code. Generally, the income tax consequences of owning a life insurance policy that is not a modified endowment contract are more advantageous than the tax consequences of owning a life insurance policy that is a modified endowment contract.

Depending on the policy owner's circumstances, the use of the cash value of the policy to pay for the cost of any rider to the base life policy, could be treated as a distribution, and would be subject to the rules described below. Policy owners should seek competent tax advice regarding the tax treatment of the addition of any rider to the policy taking into account the policy owner's individual facts and circumstances.

A Life Insurance Policy that is a Modified Endowment Contract

The policies offered by this prospectus may or may not be issued as modified endowment contracts. If a policy is issued as a modified endowment contract, it will always be a modified endowment contract. A policy that is not issued as a modified endowment contract can become a modified endowment contract due to subsequent transactions with respect to the policy, such as payment of additional premiums.

Section 7702A of the Code defines a modified endowment contract as a life insurance policy where the total premiums paid at any time during the first 7 contract years exceeds the sum of the seven pay premiums, which is the sum of the level annual premiums that would have been paid at that time if the policy provided for paid up benefits after the payment of 7 level annual premiums. A policy may become a modified endowment contract because of a "reduction in benefits" as defined by Section 7702A(c) of the Code, or may become subject to a new 7-year testing period because of a "material change."

The Code provides special rules for the taxation of partial surrenders, loans, collateral assignments, and other pre-death distributions from modified endowment contracts. Under these special rules, such transactions are treated first as a distribution of gain to the extent that the cash value of the policy exceeds the Investment in the Contract (generally, the net premiums paid for the policy). In addition, a 10% penalty generally applies to the taxable portion of such distributions unless an exception to the 10% penalty applies.

All modified endowment contracts issued to the same owner by the same company during a single calendar year are required to be aggregated and treated as a single policy for purposes of determining the amount that is includible in income when a distribution occurs.

If the policy is not issued as a modified endowment contract, Nationwide will monitor the policy and advise the Policy Owner if the payment of a Premium, or other transaction, may cause the policy to become a modified endowment contract. It is only with the Policy Owner's written authorization that Nationwide will permit the policy to become a modified endowment contract. Otherwise, Nationwide will reject the requested action or refund any Premium paid that exceeds the modified endowment limits.

A Life Insurance Policy that is NOT a Modified Endowment Contract

Distributions from a life insurance policy that is not a modified endowment contract is generally treated as being first a return of nontaxable premiums paid (Investment in the Contract), and then taxable income after full recovery of the Investment in the Contract. Distributions not in excess of Investment in the Contract will reduce the owner's Investment in the Contract.

However, in certain circumstances a distribution from a policy that is not a modified endowment contract may not be treated as being first a return of non-taxable Investment in the Contract as previously described. If during the first 15 years after a policy is issued, a cash distribution is made because of or in anticipation of a reduction in the face amount of the death benefit, then the cash distribution may be fully or partially taxable to the policy owner. The policy owner should consult a competent tax advisor to carefully consider this potential tax consequence and seek further information before requesting any changes in the terms of the policy.

In general, interest paid on a policy loan will not be deductible. In addition, unlike a modified endowment contract, a loan from a life insurance policy that is not a modified endowment contract is not taxable when made, although it can be treated as a distribution if it is forgiven during the owner's lifetime. Distributions from policies that are not modified endowment contracts are not subject to the 10% early distribution penalty tax.

Surrender, Lapse, Maturity

A full surrender, cancellation of the policy by lapse, or the maturity of the policy on its maturity date may have adverse income tax consequences. If the amount received (or is deemed received upon maturity) plus total policy indebtedness exceeds the Investment in the Contract, then the excess generally will be treated as taxable ordinary income, regardless of whether the policy is a modified endowment contract. In circumstances where the policy indebtedness is very large, the amount of tax could exceed the amount of cash distributed to the policy owner at surrender.

The purpose of the maturity date extension feature is to permit the policy to continue to be treated as life insurance for tax purposes. Although Nationwide believes that the extension provision will cause the policy to continue to be treated as life insurance after the initially scheduled maturity date, that result is not certain due to a lack of guidance on the issue. The policy owner should consult with a qualified tax advisor regarding the possible adverse tax consequences that could result from an extension of the scheduled maturity date.

Additional Medicare Tax

Section 1411 of the Code imposes a surtax of 3.8% on certain net investment income received by individuals and certain trusts and estates. The surtax is imposed on the lesser of (a) net investment income or (b) the excess of the modified adjusted gross income over a threshold amount. For individuals, the threshold amount is $250,000 (married filing jointly); $125,000 (married filing separately); or $200,000 (other individuals). The threshold for an estate or trust is $16,000.

Modified adjusted gross income is equal to adjusted gross income with several modifications; the policy owner should consult with a tax advisor regarding how to determine the policy owner’s modified adjusted gross income for purposes of determining the applicability of the surtax.

Net investment income includes, but is not limited to, interest, dividends, capital gains, rent and royalty income, and income from nonqualified annuities; and may include taxable gains from the sale or surrender of a life insurance policy.

Sale of a Life Insurance Policy

If a life insurance policy is transferred or sold it may be taxable to the extent of the gain in the policy and, all or a portion of the gain will be treated as ordinary income. For purposes of calculating gain on the sale of a life insurance policy, the owner’s investment in the contract is not reduced for previously imposed cost of insurance (COI) charges.

Under the transfer for value rule, the sale of the policy may result in a portion of the death benefit proceeds being taxable income when paid to the beneficiary. However, exceptions to the transfer for value rule will prevent taxation of the death benefit proceeds if the transfer of the policy is to the insured under the policy, a partner of the insured, a partnership of which the insured is a partner, or to a corporation in which the insured is a shareholder or officer.

Nevertheless, the exceptions to the transfer for value rule noted above are not available if the life insurance policy was transferred in a reportable policy sale. Therefore, in a reportable policy sale some portion of the death benefit proceeds will be taxable.

Special tax reporting requirements apply to the sale of a life insurance policy in a reportable policy sale or the transfer of a life insurance policy to a foreign person. Under these reporting requirements the buyer of a life insurance policy in a reportable policy sale must report the amount of the sales proceeds to the IRS and to the insurance company that issued the policy. Upon receipt of 1) notice of sale from the buyer in a reportable policy sale or 2) any notice of a transfer of a life insurance policy to a foreign person, the insurance company is then required to report information related to the life insurance policy to the IRS. A policy owner contemplating the transfer or sale of the policy should consult a qualified tax advisor.

Exchanging the Policy for Another Life Insurance Policy

Generally, policy owners will be taxed on amounts received in excess of the investment in the contract when the policy is surrendered in full. However, if the policy is exchanged for another life insurance policy, endowment contract, or annuity contract, the policy owner will not be taxed on the excess amount if the exchange meets the requirements of Code Section 1035. To satisfy Section 1035, the insured named in the policy must be the insured under the new policy.

If the policy or contract is subject to a policy indebtedness that is discharged as part of the exchange transaction, the discharge of the indebtedness may be taxable. Policy owners should consult with their personal tax or legal advisors in structuring any policy exchange transaction.

Federal Income Taxation of Death Benefits

Death of Insured

Under Section 101 of the Code, the death benefit is generally excludable from the beneficiary’s gross income by reason of the insured’s death. However, if the policy had been transferred to a new policy owner for valuable consideration (e.g., through a sale of the policy), a portion of the death benefit may be includible in the beneficiary’s gross income when it is paid (see, Sale of a Life Insurance Policy).

The payout option selected by the policy's beneficiary may affect how the payments received by the beneficiary are taxed. Under the various payout options, the amount payable to the beneficiary may include earnings on the death benefit, which will be taxable as ordinary income. For example, if the beneficiary elects to receive interest only, then the entire amount of the interest payment will be taxable to the beneficiary; if a periodic payment (whether for a fixed period or for life) is

selected, then a portion of each payment will be taxable interest income, and a portion will be treated as the nontaxable payment of the death benefit. The policy's beneficiaries should consult with their tax advisors to determine the tax consequences of electing a payout option given their individual circumstances.

Accelerated Death Benefits

The death benefit under a life insurance policy may be distributed at a time earlier than the death of the insured, and all or a portion of the distribution may still be excludable from gross income under the Code.

Terminal Illness

The death benefit under a life insurance policy may be distributed when the insured is considered a "terminally ill individual" as that term is defined under the Internal Revenue Code. In this situation the distribution is treated as paid by reason of the insured’s death and will generally be excluded from the policy owner’s gross income under Section 101 of the Code, as described above.

Long-Term Care

A long-term care rider issued with a life insurance policy or one that is subsequently added to the policy may allow for acceleration of all or a portion of the death benefit upon the insured being certified as a "chronically ill individual" as that term is defined under the Internal Revenue Code. If the long-term care rider meets the requirements of a qualified long-term care insurance contract as defined under Section 7702B of the Internal Revenue Code, then a distribution of all or a portion of the death benefit will generally be excluded from income under the Code. The long-term care rider issued with this life insurance policy is intended to be a qualified long-term care insurance contract under Section 7702B of the Internal Revenue Code.

The amount of the long-term care benefit that is excludable from gross income on an annual basis is limited to the greater of 1) the HIPAA per diem amount or 2) the amount of actual qualifying long-term care expenses incurred, reduced by any reimbursements received for qualifying long-term care services provided for the insured. While the long-term care rider issued with this life insurance policy may or may not pay a long-term care benefit that is limited to the HIPAA per diem amount, Nationwide cannot guarantee that the long-term care benefit will be treated as tax free. If multiple indemnity contracts are owned on a single insured, the payments received from these contracts are aggregated for purposes of determining whether the amounts received exceed the greater of the HIPAA per diem amount or the amount of actual qualifying long-term care expenses incurred.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 changed the methodology used to calculate the annual inflation adjustments to the HIPAA per diem amount. The change will result in a lower rate of increase in the annual HIPAA per diem. Therefore, it is highly recommended that the policy owner consult their tax advisor when contemplating the amount of long-term care benefit to be taken under the long-term care rider.

The long-term care rider may pay benefits if the insured is receiving qualified long-term care services outside of the United States. It is the responsibility of the policy owner to determine if collecting benefits while outside the United States will subject the policy owner to taxation in the United States, the country of residence, or any other foreign jurisdiction.

Payment of long-term care rider charges will be made through deductions from the cash value of the life policy. These deductions from the cash value are considered to be distributions from the life policy for federal tax purposes and will not be included in income even if the policy owner has fully recovered their investment in the contract.

The payment of long-term care benefits made to the policy owner of the long-term care rider will be reported on a Form 1099-LTC. In addition, deductions from the cash value of the life insurance policy to pay for long-term care rider charges during the calendar year will also be reported on Form 1099-R.

This discussion of the tax treatment of the long-term care rider is not meant to be all inclusive. Due to the complexity of these rules, and because they are affected by the policy owner's facts and circumstances, the policy owner should consult with legal and tax counsel and other competent advisors regarding these matters.

Federal Transfer (Estate, Gift and Generation Skipping Transfer) Taxes

When the insured dies, the death benefit will generally be included in the insured's federal gross estate if: (1) the proceeds were payable to or for the benefit of the insured's estate; or (2) the insured held any "incident of ownership" in the policy at death or at any time within three years of death. An incident of ownership, in general, is any right in the policy that may be exercised by the policy owner, such as the right to borrow on the policy or the right to name a new beneficiary.

If the beneficiary is two or more generations younger than the insured, the death benefit may be subject to the GSTT. Pursuant to regulations issued by the Treasury, Nationwide may be required to withhold a portion of the proceeds and pay them directly to the IRS as the GSTT payment.

If the policy owner is not the insured or a beneficiary, then payment of the death benefit to the beneficiary will be treated as a gift to the beneficiary from the policy owner.

Special Considerations for Corporations

Special federal income tax considerations for life insurance policies owned by employers

Sections 101(j) and 6039I of the Code provide special rules regarding the tax treatment of death benefits that are payable under life insurance policies owned by the employer of the insured. These provisions are generally effective for life insurance policies issued after August 17, 2006. If a life insurance policy was originally issued on or before August 17, 2006, but materially modified after that date, it will be treated as having been issued after that date for purposes of Section 101(j). Policies issued after August 17, 2006 in a Section 1035 exchange for a contract issued before that date are generally excluded from the operation of these provisions, provided that the policy received in the exchange does not have a material increase in death benefit or other material change with respect to the old policy.

Section 101(j) provides the general rule that, with respect to an employer-owned life insurance policy, the amount of death benefit payable to the employer that may be excluded from income cannot exceed the sum of premiums paid and other payments made by the policy owner for the policy. Consequently, under this general rule, some portion of the death benefit will be taxable.

The general rule of taxability will not apply if (1) the statutory notice and consent requirements are satisfied before the policy is issued, and (2) one of the following apply:

The insured was an employee at any time during the 12-month period before the insured’s death.

At the time that the policy is issued, the insured is either a director, a "highly compensated employee" (as defined in the Code), or a "highly compensated individual" (as defined in the Code).

The death benefit is paid to a family member of the insured (as defined under the Code), an individual who is a designated beneficiary (other than the employer) of the insured, a trust established for either the family member’s or beneficiary’s benefit, or the insured’s estate, or

The death benefit is used to buy an equity interest in the employer from the family member of the insured, beneficiary, trust or estate.

Code Section 6039I requires any policy owner of an employer-owned policy to file an annual return showing (a) the number of employees of the policy owner, (b) the number of such employees insured under employer-owned policies at the end of the year, (c) the total amount of insurance in force with respect to those policies at the end of the year, (d) the name, address, taxpayer identification number and type of business of the policy owner, and (e) that the policy owner has a valid consent for each insured (or, if all consents are not obtained, the number of insured employees for whom such consent was not obtained). Proper recordkeeping is also required by this section.

It is the employer's responsibility to (a) provide the proper notice to each insured, (b) obtain the proper consent from each insured, (c) inform each insured in writing that the employer-owner will be the beneficiary of any proceeds payable upon the death of the insured, and (d) file the annual return required by Section 6039I. If the employer-owner fails to provide the necessary notice and information, or fails to obtain the necessary consent, the death benefit will be taxable when received. If the employer-owner fails to file a properly completed return under Section 6039I, a penalty may apply.

Due to the complexity of these rules, and because they are affected by the policy owner’s facts and circumstances, the policy owner should consult with legal and tax counsel and other competent advisors regarding these matters.

Limitation on interest and other business deductions

Section 264 of the Code imposes a number of limitations on the interest and other business deductions that may otherwise be available to businesses that own life insurance policies. In addition, the premium paid by a business for a life insurance policy is not deductible as a business expense or otherwise if the business is directly or indirectly a beneficiary of the policy.

Federal appellate and trial courts have examined the economic substance of transactions involving life insurance policies owned by corporations. These cases involved relatively large loans against the policy's cash value as well as tax deductions for the interest paid on the policy loans by the corporate policy owner to the insurance company. Under the particular factual circumstances in these cases, the courts determined that the corporate policy owners should not have taken tax deductions for the interest paid. Accordingly, the court determined that the corporations should have paid taxes on the amounts deducted. Corporations should consider, in consultation with tax advisors familiar with these matters, the impact of these decisions on the corporation's intended use of the policy.

Due to the complexity of these rules, and because they are affected by the policy owner's facts and circumstances, the policy owner should consult with legal and tax counsel and other competent advisors regarding these matters.

Business Uses of the Policy

The life insurance policy may be used in various arrangements, including nonqualified deferred compensation or salary continuance plans, split dollar insurance plans, executive bonus plans, retiree medical benefit plans, and others. The tax consequences of these plans may vary depending on the particular facts and circumstances of each individual arrangement. Therefore, if the policy owner is contemplating using the policy in any arrangement the value of which depends in part on its tax consequences, the policy owner should be sure to consult a tax advisor as to tax attributes of the arrangement.

Non-Resident Aliens and Other Persons Who are Not Citizens of the United States

Special income tax laws and rules apply to non-resident aliens of the United States including certain withholding requirements with respect to pre-death distributions from the policy. In addition, foreign law may impose additional taxes on the policy, the death benefit, or other distributions and/or ownership of the policy.

In addition, special gift, estate and GSTT laws and rules may apply to non-resident aliens, and to transfers to persons who are not citizens of the United States, including limitations on the marital deduction if the surviving or donee spouse is not a citizen of the United States.

If the policy owner is a non-resident alien, or a resident alien, or if any of the policy's beneficiaries (including the policy owner's spouse) are not citizens of the United States, the policy owner should confer with a competent tax advisor with respect to the tax treatment of this policy.

If the policy owner, the insured, the beneficiary, or other person receiving any benefit or interest in or from the policy, are not both a resident and citizen of the United States, there may be a tax imposed by a foreign country that is in addition to any tax imposed by the United States. The foreign law (including regulations, rulings, treaties with the United States, and case law) may change and impose additional or increased taxes on the policy, payment of the death benefit, or other distributions and/or ownership of the policy.

FATCA

Under Sections 1471 through 1474 of the Internal Revenue Code (commonly referred to as FATCA), distributions from a policy to a foreign financial institution or to a nonfinancial foreign entity, each as described by FATCA, may be subject to United States tax withholding at a flat rate equal to 30% of the taxable amount of the distribution, irrespective of the status of any beneficial owner of the policy or of the distribution. Nationwide may require you to provide certain information or documentation (e.g., Form W-9 or Form W-8BEN) to determine its withholding requirements under FATCA.

Withholding and Tax Reporting

Distribution of taxable income from a life insurance policy, including a life insurance policy that is a modified endowment contract, is subject to federal income tax withholding. Generally, the recipient may elect not to have the withholding taken from the distribution. Nationwide will withhold income tax unless the policy owner advises Nationwide, in writing, of their request not to withhold. If the policy owner requests that taxes not be withheld, or if the taxes withheld are insufficient, the policy owner may be liable for payment of an estimated tax.

A policy owner is not permitted to waive withholding if the payee does not provide Nationwide with a taxpayer identification number; or if Nationwide receives notice from the Internal Revenue Service that the taxpayer identification number furnished by the payee is incorrect. In that instance, a distribution will be subject to withholding rates established by Section 3405 of the Code and will be applied against the amount of income that is distributed.

However, interest earned on a death benefit may be subject to mandatory back-up withholding. Mandatory backup withholding means that Nationwide is required to withhold taxes on income earned at the rate established by Section 3406 of the Code. Mandatory backup withholding may arise if Nationwide has not been provided a taxpayer identification number, or if the IRS notifies Nationwide that back-up withholding is required.

In certain employer-sponsored life insurance arrangements, participants may be required to report for income tax purposes, one or more of the following:

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the value each year of the life insurance protection provided;

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an amount equal to any employer-paid Premiums;

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some or all of the amount by which the current value exceeds the employer's interest in the policy; and/or

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interest that is deemed to have been forgiven on a loan that Nationwide deems to have been made by the employer.

Participants in an employer-sponsored plan relating to this policy should consult with the sponsor or the administrator of the plan, and/or with their personal tax or legal advisor to determine the tax consequences, if any, of their employer-sponsored life insurance arrangements.

Taxes and the Value of the Policy

For federal income tax purposes, a separate account is not a separate entity from the company. Thus, the tax status of the separate account is not distinct from our status as a life insurance company. Investment income and realized capital gains on the assets of the separate account are reinvested and taken into account in determining the value of Accumulation Units. As a result, such investment income and realized capital gains are automatically applied to increase reserves under the policies.

At present, Nationwide does not expect to incur any federal income tax liability that would be chargeable to the accumulation units. Based upon these expectations, no charge is being made against the policy's accumulation units for federal income taxes. If, however, Nationwide determines that taxes may be incurred, Nationwide reserves the right to assess a charge for these taxes.

Nationwide may also incur state and local taxes (in addition to those described in the discussion of the premium taxes) in several states. At present, these taxes are not significant. If they increase, however, charges for such taxes may be made that would decrease the value of the policy's accumulation units.

Tax Changes

The foregoing is a general discussion of various tax matters pertaining to life insurance policies. It is based on our understanding of federal tax laws as currently interpreted by the IRS, is general and is not intended as tax advice. The policy owner should consult their independent legal, tax and/or financial professional.

The Code has been subjected to numerous amendments and changes, and it is reasonable to believe that it will continue to be revised. The United States Congress has, in the past, considered numerous legislative proposals that, if enacted, could change the tax treatment of life insurance policies. There is no way to know whether the federal tax treatment of life insurance policies will continue. Future legislation, regulation, or interpretation may adversely impact the federal tax treatment of life insurance policies. In addition, current state law (which is not discussed herein) and future amendments to state law may affect the tax consequences of the policy. The policy owner should consult their independent legal, tax and/or financial professional.

Any or all of the foregoing may change from time to time without any notice, and the tax consequences arising out of a policy may be changed retroactively. There is no way of predicting if, when, or to what extent any such change may take place. Nationwide makes no representation as to the likelihood of the continuation of these current laws, interpretations, and policies.

Legal Proceedings

Nationwide Life Insurance Company

Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. (NFS, or collectively with its subsidiaries, the "Company") was formed in November 1996. NFS is the holding company for Nationwide Life Insurance Company (NLIC), Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company (NLAIC) and other companies that comprise the life insurance and retirement savings operations of the Nationwide group of companies (Nationwide). This group includes Nationwide Financial Network (NFN), an affiliated distribution network that markets directly to its customer base. NFS is incorporated in Delaware and maintains its principal executive offices in Columbus, Ohio.

The Company is subject to legal and regulatory proceedings in the ordinary course of its business. These include proceedings specific to the Company and proceedings generally applicable to business practices in the industries in which the Company operates. The outcomes of these proceedings cannot be predicted due to their complexity, scope, and many uncertainties. The Company believes, however, that based on currently known information, the ultimate outcome of all pending legal and regulatory proceedings is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition.

The various businesses conducted by the Company are subject to oversight by numerous federal and state regulatory entities, including but not limited to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, and state insurance authorities. Such regulatory entities may, in the normal course of business, be engaged in general or targeted inquiries, examinations and investigations of the Company and/or its affiliates. With respect to all such scrutiny directed at the Company or its affiliates, the Company is cooperating with regulators.

Nationwide Investment Services Corporation

The general distributor, NISC (the "Company"), is subject to legal and regulatory proceedings in the ordinary course of its business. These include proceedings specific to the Company and proceedings generally applicable to business practices in the industries in which the Company operates. The outcomes of these proceedings cannot be predicted due to their complexity, scope and many uncertainties. The Company believes, however, that based on currently known information, the ultimate outcome of all pending legal and regulatory proceedings is not likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition.

The various businesses conducted by the Company are subject to oversight by numerous federal and state regulatory entities, including but not limited to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, the Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and state securities divisions. Such regulatory entities may, in the normal course of business, be engaged in general or targeted inquiries, examinations and investigations of the Company and/or its affiliates. With respect to all such scrutiny directed at the Company or its affiliates, the Company is cooperating with regulators.

Financial Statements

Financial statements for the Variable Account and financial statements and schedules of Nationwide are located in the Statement of Additional Information. A current Statement of Additional Information may be obtained, without charge, by contacting the Service Center, or can be found online at https://nationwide.onlineprospectus.net/NW/C000025943NW/index.php?ctype=product_sai.

Appendix A: Underlying Mutual Funds Available Under the Policy

The following is a list of underlying mutual funds available under the policy. More information about the underlying mutual funds is available in the prospectuses for the underlying mutual funds, which may be amended from time to time and can be found online at https://nationwide.onlineprospectus.net/NW/C000025943NW/index.php. This information can also be obtained at no cost by calling 1-800-848-6331 or by sending an email request to [email protected]. Depending on the optional benefits chosen, access to certain underlying mutual funds may be limited. The availability of investment options may vary depending on the broker-dealer through which the policy is sold (see Appendix C: Financial Intermediary Variations).

The current expenses and performance information below reflects fees and expenses of the underlying mutual funds, but do not reflect the other fees and expenses that the policy may charge. Expenses would be higher and performance would be lower if these other charges were included. Each underlying mutual fund’s past performance is not necessarily an indication of future performance.

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Equity	AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series Fund, Inc. - AB VPS Discovery Value Portfolio: Class A Investment Advisor: AllianceBernstein L.P.	0.82%	2.89%	8.75%	8.55%
Allocation	AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series Fund, Inc. - AB VPS Dynamic Asset Allocation Portfolio: Class A This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2014 Investment Advisor: AllianceBernstein L.P.	0.85%*	13.54%	5.02%	5.52%
Equity	AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series Fund, Inc. - AB VPS International Value Portfolio: Class B This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2020 Investment Advisor: AllianceBernstein L.P.	1.15%*	41.27%	10.19%	6.37%
Equity	AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series Fund, Inc. - AB VPS Sustainable Global Thematic Portfolio: Class B This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2026 Investment Advisor: AllianceBernstein L.P.	1.19%*	6.03%	3.02%	9.80%
Equity	American Funds Insurance Series® - Global Small Capitalization Fund: Class 4 Investment Advisor: Capital Research and Management Company	1.15%*	14.33%	0.23%	6.96%
Equity	American Funds Insurance Series® - Growth Fund: Class 2 Investment Advisor: Capital Research and Management Company	0.59%	20.23%	13.37%	17.97%
Fixed Income	American Funds Insurance Series® - U.S. Government Securities Fund: Class 2 Investment Advisor: Capital Research and Management Company	0.50%*	7.75%	-0.23%	1.70%
Equity	American Funds Insurance Series® - Washington Mutual Investors Fund: Class 4 Investment Advisor: Capital Research and Management Company	0.75%*	16.90%	13.60%	12.08%
Fixed Income	BlackRock Variable Series Funds II, Inc. - BlackRock High Yield V.I. Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: BlackRock Advisors, LLC Investment Sub-Advisor: BlackRock International Limited	0.54%*	8.60%	4.68%	6.25%
Allocation	BlackRock Variable Series Funds, Inc. - BlackRock Global Allocation V.I. Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: BlackRock Advisors, LLC Investment Sub-Advisor: BlackRock International Limited and BlackRock (Singapore) Limited	0.91%*	19.53%	5.62%	7.42%

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Equity	BNY Mellon Investment Portfolios - Small Cap Stock Index Portfolio: Service Shares This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2013 Investment Advisor: BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc.	0.61%	5.36%	6.65%	9.15%
Real Assets	Columbia Funds Variable Series Trust II - Columbia Variable Portfolio - Commodity Strategy Fund: Class 2 Investment Advisor: Columbia Management Investment Advisors, LLC	1.00%*	15.30%	12.44%	6.46%
Equity	Delaware VIP Trust - Nomura VIP Small Cap Value Series: Service Class Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware statutory trust)	1.04%	7.83%	8.93%	8.84%
Allocation	Deutsche DWS Variable Series II - DWS Global Income Builder VIP: Class A Investment Advisor: DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc.	0.64%	15.80%	6.49%	7.43%
Allocation	DFA Investment Dimensions Group Inc. - Dimensional VA Global Moderate Allocation Portfolio: Institutional Class Investment Advisor: Dimensional Fund Advisors LP	0.28%*	14.68%	8.42%	8.65%
Fixed Income	DFA Investment Dimensions Group Inc. - Dimensional VIT Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio: Institutional Class Investment Advisor: Dimensional Fund Advisors LP	0.11%	7.55%	1.05%	3.12%
Fixed Income	Federated Hermes Insurance Series - Federated Hermes Quality Bond Fund II: Primary Shares This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2018 Investment Advisor: Federated Investment Management Company	0.74%*	7.08%	1.10%	2.99%
Equity	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products - Emerging Markets Portfolio: Service Class Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC Investment Sub-Advisor: FIL Investment Advisors, FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited	0.87%	41.04%	5.77%	10.82%
Allocation	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - Fidelity VIP Freedom Fund 2010 Portfolio: Service Class This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2013 Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC	0.48%	10.44%	3.04%	5.62%
Allocation	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - Fidelity VIP Freedom Fund 2020 Portfolio: Service Class This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2013 Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC	0.54%	13.18%	4.73%	7.27%
Allocation	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - Fidelity VIP Freedom Fund 2030 Portfolio: Service Class This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2013 Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC	0.59%	15.33%	6.13%	8.77%

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Equity	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Contrafund® Portfolio: Service Class Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC Investment Sub-Advisor: FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited	0.64%	21.38%	15.25%	15.66%
Equity	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Energy Portfolio: Service Class 2 Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC Investment Sub-Advisor: FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited	0.85%	10.34%	23.86%	7.69%
Equity	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Equity- Income Portfolio: Service Class Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC Investment Sub-Advisor: FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited	0.56%	18.92%	12.41%	11.49%
Equity	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Growth Portfolio: Service Class Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC Investment Sub-Advisor: FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited	0.65%	14.78%	13.58%	17.33%
Fixed Income	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Investment Grade Bond Portfolio: Service Class Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC Investment Sub-Advisor: FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited	0.47%	7.14%	-0.06%	2.61%
Equity	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Mid Cap Portfolio: Service Class This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2017 Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC Sub-Advisor: FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited	0.65%	11.66%	10.00%	10.48%
Equity	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Overseas Portfolio: Service Class Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC Investment Sub-Advisor: FIL Investment Advisors, FIL Investment Advisors (UK) Limited, FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited	0.82%	20.28%	6.51%	7.82%

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Equity	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Real Estate Portfolio: Service Class This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2023 Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC Sub-Advisor: FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited	0.70%	3.04%	4.12%	3.77%
Equity	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Utilities Portfolio: Initial Class Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC	0.60%	14.11%	12.52%	12.51%
Equity	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Value Strategies Portfolio: Service Class 2 Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC Investment Sub-Advisor: FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited	0.84%	7.70%	11.87%	10.54%
Equity	Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Value Strategies Portfolio: Service Class This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2006 Investment Advisor: Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC Sub-Advisor: FMR Investment Management (UK) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Hong Kong) Limited, Fidelity Management & Research (Japan) Limited	0.69%	7.91%	12.02%	10.71%
Allocation	Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust - Franklin Allocation VIP Fund: Class 2 This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2013 Investment Advisor: Franklin Advisers, Inc. Sub-Advisor: Brandywine Global Investment Management, LLC (Brandywine); ClearBridge Investments, LLC (ClearBridge); Franklin Templeton Institutional, LLC (FT Institutional); Templeton Global Advisors Limited (Global Advisors)	0.82%*	12.60%	5.73%	7.32%
Allocation	Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust - Franklin Income VIP Fund: Class 2 This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2022 Investment Advisor: Franklin Advisers, Inc.	0.72%	12.56%	7.66%	7.30%
Equity	Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust - Franklin Mutual Global Discovery VIP Fund: Class 1 Investment Advisor: Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC	0.91%	23.62%	12.27%	8.79%
Equity	Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust - Franklin Small Cap Value VIP Fund: Class 1 This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2013 Investment Advisor: Franklin Mutual Advisers, LLC	0.66%*	7.90%	9.13%	10.09%
Equity	Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust - Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth VIP Fund: Class 1 Investment Advisor: Franklin Advisers, Inc.	0.84%	2.70%	1.27%	10.16%
Fixed Income	Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust - Franklin U.S. Government Securities VIP Fund: Class 1 Investment Advisor: Franklin Advisers, Inc.	0.54%	7.01%	0.26%	1.39%

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Equity	Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust - Templeton Foreign VIP Fund: Class 2 This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before April 30, 2014 Investment Advisor: Templeton Investment Counsel, LLC	1.08%*	29.19%	8.25%	5.75%
Fixed Income	Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust - Templeton Global Bond VIP Fund: Class 2 This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2019 Investment Advisor: Franklin Advisers, Inc.	0.75%*	15.73%	-0.96%	-0.15%
Equity	Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Goldman Sachs Mid Cap Growth Fund: Institutional Shares Investment Advisor: Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.	0.83%*	7.42%	4.82%	11.77%
Allocation	Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust - Goldman Sachs Trend Driven Allocation Fund: Service Shares This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2014 Investment Advisor: Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P.	0.96%*	9.89%	5.92%	5.78%
Equity	Invesco - Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund: Series I Shares This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2012 Investment Advisor: Invesco Advisers, Inc.	0.85%	11.66%	10.35%	14.87%
Equity	Invesco - Invesco V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund: Series I Investment Advisor: Invesco Advisers, Inc.	0.86%	4.79%	3.90%	11.38%
Fixed Income	Invesco - Invesco V.I. Global Strategic Income Fund: Series I This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2013 Investment Advisor: Invesco Advisers, Inc.	0.95%*	12.98%	1.65%	3.01%
Equity	Invesco - Invesco V.I. Main Street Mid Cap Fund: Series I Shares This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2013 Investment Advisor: Invesco Advisers, Inc.	0.94%	9.19%	9.11%	9.35%
Equity	Invesco - Invesco V.I. Main Street Small Cap Fund: Series I Investment Advisor: Invesco Advisers, Inc.	0.84%	8.70%	8.34%	10.59%
Equity	Invesco V.I. International Growth Fund: Series I This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2023 Investment Advisor: Invesco Advisers, Inc.	1.00%*	16.32%	2.15%	5.64%
Allocation	Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Asset Strategy Series: Service Class This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2017 Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware statutory trust) Sub-Advisor: Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited	0.77%*	16.66%	7.07%	7.84%
Fixed Income	Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP High Income Series: Service Class This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2017 Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware statutory trust)	0.97%	7.17%	3.73%	5.56%

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Equity	Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios - Nomura VIP Mid Cap Growth Series: Service Class This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2014 Investment Advisor: Delaware Management Company, a series of Nomura Investment Management Business Trust (a Delaware statutory trust)	1.10%*	1.18%	-0.08%	10.66%
Equity	Janus Aspen Series - Janus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio: Institutional Shares Investment Advisor: Janus Henderson Investors US LLC	0.72%	7.67%	7.62%	12.79%
Equity	Janus Aspen Series - Janus Henderson Global Research Portfolio: Service Shares Investment Advisor: Janus Henderson Investors US LLC	1.07%	20.60%	12.23%	12.64%
Equity	Janus Aspen Series - Janus Henderson Global Sustainable Equity Portfolio: Institutional Shares Investment Advisor: Janus Henderson Investors US LLC	0.74%*	17.46%
Equity	Janus Aspen Series - Janus Henderson Global Technology and Innovation Portfolio: Service Shares Investment Advisor: Janus Henderson Investors US LLC	0.97%	24.84%	13.44%	21.18%
Equity	Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust - LVIP American Century Mid Cap Value Fund: Standard Class II This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before April 26, 2024 Investment Advisor: Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation Sub-Advisor: American Century Investment Management, Inc.	0.86%*	8.99%	8.89%	9.12%
Equity	Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust - LVIP ClearBridge Dividend Strategy Fund: Standard Class This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before April 24, 2026 Investment Advisor: Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation Sub-Advisor: ClearBridge Investments, LLC	0.75%*	12.62%	11.86%	12.46%
Equity	Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust - LVIP ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund: Standard Class This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before April 24, 2026 Investment Advisor: Lincoln Financial Investments Corporation Sub-Advisor: ClearBridge Investments, LLC	0.74%*	8.62%	10.57%	14.46%
Fixed Income	Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. - Total Return Portfolio: Class VC Investment Advisor: Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC	0.71%	7.19%	0.07%	2.28%
Equity	MFS® Variable Insurance Trust - MFS Mid Cap Growth Series: Service Class Investment Advisor: Massachusetts Financial Services Company	1.06%*	3.40%	3.03%	11.32%
Equity	MFS® Variable Insurance Trust - MFS New Discovery Series: Initial Class Investment Advisor: Massachusetts Financial Services Company	0.87%*	12.96%	-0.28%	10.74%
Equity	MFS® Variable Insurance Trust II - MFS International Growth Portfolio: Initial Class Investment Advisor: Massachusetts Financial Services Company	0.88%*	21.12%	7.07%	9.88%

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Equity	MFS® Variable Insurance Trust II - MFS International Intrinsic Equity Portfolio: Service Class (formerly, MFS® Variable Insurance Trust II - MFS International Intrinsic Value Portfolio: Service Class) Investment Advisor: Massachusetts Financial Services Company	1.14%*	32.96%	7.02%	9.68%
Fixed Income	MFS® Variable Insurance Trust III - MFS Limited Maturity Portfolio: Service Class Investment Advisor: Massachusetts Financial Services Company	0.73%*	5.49%	2.29%	2.44%
Equity	MFS® Variable Insurance Trust III - MFS Mid Cap Value Portfolio: Initial Class Investment Advisor: Massachusetts Financial Services Company	0.79%*	5.98%	10.18%	9.95%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Allspring Discovery Fund: Class I This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2023 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Sub-Advisor: Allspring Global Investments, LLC	0.83%*	5.91%	-2.09%	9.67%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT American Funds Asset Allocation Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: Capital Research and Management Company, Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.92%*	15.41%	8.56%	9.36%
Fixed Income	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT American Funds Bond Fund: Class II This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2013 Investment Advisor: Capital Research and Management Company, Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.85%*	6.73%	-0.54%	1.96%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT American Funds Global Growth Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: Capital Research and Management Company, Nationwide Fund Advisors	1.04%*	21.21%	7.82%	11.73%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT American Funds Growth Fund: Class II This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2014 Investment Advisor: Capital Research and Management Company, Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.97%*	19.78%	12.94%	17.52%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT American Funds Growth-Income Fund: Class II This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2013 Investment Advisor: Capital Research and Management Company, Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.91%*	17.64%	13.48%	13.48%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	0.80%*	21.44%	11.53%	11.37%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Aggressive Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.90%*	18.54%	10.79%	10.49%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Balanced Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.78%*	12.59%	6.03%	6.70%

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Capital Appreciation Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.81%*	15.05%	8.23%	8.60%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Conservative Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.74%*	8.76%	2.76%	4.04%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Managed Growth & Income Fund: Class I This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2026 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Sub-Advisor: Nationwide Asset Management, LLC	0.74%*	9.39%	5.04%	5.69%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Managed Growth Fund: Class I This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2026 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Sub-Advisor: Nationwide Asset Management, LLC	0.73%*	10.28%	6.32%	7.05%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Moderate Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Nationwide Asset Management, LLC	0.80%*	13.60%	7.22%	7.72%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Moderately Aggressive Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.86%*	16.51%	9.45%	9.54%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Moderately Conservative Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.78%*	11.32%	4.98%	5.87%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Core Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Newton Investment Management Limited	0.62%*	17.18%	12.58%	14.44%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income: Class I This Sub-Account is no longer available to receive transfers or new premium payments effective September 11, 2020 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Sub-Advisor: Newton Investment Management Limited	0.76%*	18.63%	14.64%	11.72%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income: Class X Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Newton Investment Management Limited	0.63%*	18.81%	14.80%	11.79%
Fixed Income	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Bond Index Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	0.39%	6.80%	-0.75%	1.63%
Fixed Income	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT DoubleLine Total Return Tactical Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: DoubleLine Capital LP	0.98%*	7.31%	0.22%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Fidelity Institutional AM® Emerging Markets Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: FIAM LLC	1.12%*	36.15%	1.01%	6.31%

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Fidelity Institutional AM® Worldwide Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: FIAM LLC	0.80%*
Fixed Income	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Government Bond Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Nationwide Asset Management, LLC	0.69%*	7.00%	-0.62%	1.17%
Capital Preservation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Government Money Market Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Federated Investment Management Company	0.47%	3.91%	2.95%	1.85%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT GQG US Quality Equity Fund: Class II This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2026 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Sub-Advisor: Atlanta Capital Management Company, LLC	0.87%*	2.04%	5.46%	8.62%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT International Equity Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Lazard Asset Management LLC	0.88%*	39.29%	12.79%	9.94%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT International Equity Fund: Class II This Sub-Account is no longer available to receive transfers or new premium payments effective May 1, 2011 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Sub-Advisor: Lazard Asset Management LLC	1.13%*	38.97%	12.52%	9.67%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT International Index Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	0.47%	30.64%	8.51%	7.91%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT International Index Fund: Class II This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before April 25, 2014 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Sub-Advisor: BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	0.70%	30.38%	8.26%	7.67%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Invesco Advisers, Inc.	1.07%	16.36%	4.94%	11.73%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Aggressive Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	1.02%	19.26%	8.48%	9.50%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Balanced Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.94%	12.97%	4.84%	6.03%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Capital Appreciation Fund: Class II This Sub-Account is no longer available to receive transfers or new premium payments effective October 23, 2020 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.90%*	15.70%	6.58%	7.85%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Capital Appreciation Fund: Class P Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.82%	15.88%	6.75%	8.02%

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Conservative Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.92%	8.90%	1.96%	3.37%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Managed Growth & Income Fund: Class I This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2026 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Sub-Advisor: Nationwide Asset Management, LLC	0.67%*	9.77%	4.30%	5.33%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Managed Growth Fund: Class I This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2026 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Sub-Advisor: Nationwide Asset Management, LLC	0.71%*	10.92%	5.59%	6.71%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Moderate Fund: Class II This Sub-Account is no longer available to receive transfers or new premium payments effective October 23, 2020 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.97%	14.42%	5.67%	6.92%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Moderate Fund: Class P Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.82%	14.68%	5.83%	7.09%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	1.00%	17.38%	7.41%	8.61%
Allocation	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors	0.93%	11.68%	3.78%	5.12%
Fixed Income	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT iShares® Fixed Income ETF Fund: Class II This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2026 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Sub-Advisor: BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	0.72%*	6.33%	-0.96%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT iShares® Global Equity ETF Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	0.75%*	18.00%	10.86%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT J.P. Morgan Equity and Options Total Return Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.	0.79%	16.49%	9.85%	11.85%
Fixed Income	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT J.P. Morgan Inflation Managed Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.	0.75%*
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT J.P. Morgan Large Cap Growth Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc.	0.79%*	14.12%

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Jacobs Levy Large Cap Core Fund: Class I This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2013 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Sub-Advisor: Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc.	0.77%*	11.88%	11.98%	13.21%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Jacobs Levy Large Cap Growth Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc.	0.70%*	14.20%	19.09%	18.02%
Fixed Income	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Loomis Core Bond Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.	0.58%	6.88%	-0.77%	2.08%
Fixed Income	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Loomis Short Term Bond Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.	0.55%	5.70%	2.13%	2.38%
Fixed Income	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Loomis Short Term Bond Fund: Class II This Sub-Account is no longer available to receive transfers or new premium payments effective May 1, 2024 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Sub-Advisor: Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.	0.80%	5.43%	1.88%	2.12%
Fixed Income	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Loomis Short Term High Yield Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.	0.87%*	5.66%	3.26%	5.38%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Mid Cap Index Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	0.41%	7.05%	8.70%	10.28%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Multi- Manager Small Company Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc. and Invesco Advisers, Inc.	1.05%*	10.35%	8.62%	11.00%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT NASDAQ-100 Index Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	0.47%*
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Putnam International Value Fund: Class I This Sub-Account is no longer available to receive transfers or new premium payments effective October 16, 2020 Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Sub-Advisor: Putnam Investment Management, LLC	0.97%*	34.99%	11.04%	7.65%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Putnam International Value Fund: Class X Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Putnam Investment Management, LLC	0.83%*	35.21%	11.20%	7.72%

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Real Estate Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Wellington Management Company LLP	0.92%*	0.58%	5.69%	6.00%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT S&P 500 Index Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	0.24%*	17.60%	14.15%	14.55%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Small Cap Index Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: BlackRock Investment Management, LLC	0.58%*	12.14%	5.54%	9.10%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Small Cap Value Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Jacobs Levy Equity Management, Inc.	1.06%*	2.17%	8.01%	7.69%
Fixed Income	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Strategic Income Fund: Class I Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Amundi Asset Management, US	0.80%	7.56%	5.81%	5.45%
Equity	Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Victory Mid Cap Value Fund: Class II Investment Advisor: Nationwide Fund Advisors Investment Sub-Advisor: Victory Capital Management Inc.	0.96%*	2.30%	7.79%	7.55%
Equity	Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust - Mid- Cap Growth Portfolio: Class S Shares This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before November 6, 2015 Investment Advisor: Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC	1.11%*	5.23%	4.27%	10.71%
Equity	Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust - Quality Equity Portfolio: Class I Shares This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2008 Investment Advisor: Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC	0.87%	13.74%	12.83%	12.94%
Fixed Income	Neuberger Berman Advisers Management Trust - Short Duration Bond Portfolio: Class I Shares This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2012 Investment Advisor: Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC	0.93%	5.71%	2.56%	2.30%
Allocation	Northern Lights Variable Trust - TOPS Managed Risk Moderate ETF Portfolio: Class 3 (formerly, Northern Lights Variable Trust - TOPS® Managed Risk Moderate Growth ETF Portfolio: Class 3) This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2018 Investment Advisor: ValMark Advisers, Inc. Sub-Advisor: Milliman Financial Risk Management, LLC	0.86%	10.23%	4.64%	5.62%

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Allocation	Northern Lights Variable Trust - TOPS Managed Risk Moderately Aggressive ETF Portfolio: Class 3 (formerly, Northern Lights Variable Trust - TOPS® Managed Risk Growth ETF Portfolio: Class 3) This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2018 Investment Advisor: ValMark Advisers, Inc. Sub-Advisor: Milliman Financial Risk Management, LLC	0.85%	11.50%	5.24%	6.02%
Allocation	Northern Lights Variable Trust - TOPS® Managed Risk Balanced ETF Portfolio: Class 3 This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2018 Investment Advisor: ValMark Advisers, Inc. Sub-Advisor: Milliman Financial Risk Management, LLC	0.85%	8.94%	3.75%	4.81%
Allocation	PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust - All Asset Portfolio: Administrative Class Investment Advisor: PIMCO Investment Sub-Advisor: Research Affiliates, LLC	2.13%*	14.20%	5.60%	6.77%
Real Assets	PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust - CommodityRealReturn® Strategy Portfolio: Administrative Class Investment Advisor: PIMCO	3.19%*	18.79%	10.55%	6.54%
Fixed Income	PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust - Short-Term Portfolio: Administrative Class Investment Advisor: PIMCO	0.65%	4.67%	3.25%	2.76%
Equity	Putnam Variable Trust - Putnam VT Large Cap Growth Fund: Class IB This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before November 19, 2016 Investment Advisor: Putnam Investment Management, LLC Sub-Advisor: Franklin Advisers, Inc., Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited	0.88%	14.34%	13.44%	17.67%
Equity	Putnam Variable Trust - Putnam VT Large Cap Value Fund: Class IB This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 12, 2017 Investment Advisor: Putnam Investment Management, LLC Sub-Advisor: Franklin Advisers, Inc., Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited	0.79%	20.35%	15.38%	13.30%
Equity	Putnam Variable Trust - Putnam VT Sustainable Leaders Fund: Class IB Investment Advisor: Putnam Investment Management, LLC Investment Sub-Advisor: Franklin Advisers, Inc., Franklin Templeton Investment Management Limited	0.88%	10.69%	10.34%	14.69%
Alternative Strategies	Rydex Variable Trust - Multi-Hedge Strategies Fund This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2019 Investment Advisor: Guggenheim Investments	1.75%*	1.25%	1.23%	1.62%
Equity	T. Rowe Price Equity Series, Inc. - T. Rowe Price Health Sciences Portfolio: II Investment Advisor: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc.	1.11%	17.80%	3.86%	8.70%
Equity	T. Rowe Price Equity Series, Inc. - T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Growth Portfolio: II This Sub-Account is only available in policies issued before May 1, 2026 Investment Advisor: T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. Sub-Advisor: T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc.	1.09%	3.29%	3.58%	9.54%

Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	Average Annual Total Returns (as of 12/31/2025)
Type	Underlying Mutual Fund and Adviser/ Subadviser	Current Expenses	1 year	5 year	10 year
Equity	VanEck VIP Trust - VanEck VIP Global Resources Fund: Initial Class Investment Advisor: Van Eck Associates Corporation	1.08%	36.48%	10.51%	8.33%
Equity	Virtus Variable Insurance Trust - Virtus Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Series: Class I Investment Advisor: Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. Investment Sub-Advisor: Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., an affiliate of VIA.	0.85%*	1.00%	6.34%	6.21%

This underlying mutual fund’s current expenses reflect a temporary fee reduction.

Wealth Guard Rider Investment Options

Only certain Sub-Accounts are permitted with the Wealth Guard Rider. Nationwide selected the permitted Sub-Accounts on the basis of certain risk factors associated with each Sub-Account's investment objective. The Sub-Accounts not made available in conjunction with the Rider were excluded on the basis of similar risk considerations. Some of the underlying mutual funds may not be available to a particular policy owner due to the date the policy was issued. Listed below are those investment options that are currently available in connection with the Wealth Guard Rider.

Only the investment options shown below are available for election while the Wealth Guard Rider is In Force:

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AllianceBernstein Variable Products Series Fund, Inc. - AB VPS Discovery Value Portfolio: Class A

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Delaware VIP Trust - Nomura VIP Small Cap Value Series: Service Class

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Deutsche DWS Variable Series II - DWS Global Income Builder VIP: Class A

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Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Equity-Income Portfolio: Service Class

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Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Growth Portfolio: Service Class

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Fidelity Variable Insurance Products Fund - VIP Investment Grade Bond Portfolio: Service Class

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Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust - Franklin Income VIP Fund: Class 2

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Invesco - Invesco V.I. Balanced-Risk Allocation Fund: Series I Shares

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Invesco - Invesco V.I. Main Street Fund: Series I

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Lincoln Variable Insurance Products Trust - LVIP American Century Inflation Protection Fund: Service Class

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MFS® Variable Insurance Trust - MFS Value Series: Initial Class

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Allspring Discovery Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT American Funds Asset Allocation Fund: Class II

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Aggressive Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Balanced Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Capital Appreciation Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Conservative Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Managed Growth & Income Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Managed Growth Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Moderate Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Moderately Aggressive Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Blueprint® Moderately Conservative Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Core Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT BNY Mellon Dynamic U.S. Equity Income: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Bond Index Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Government Bond Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Government Money Market Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT GQG US Quality Equity Fund: Class II

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Aggressive Fund: Class II

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Balanced Fund: Class II

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Capital Appreciation Fund: Class II

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Conservative Fund: Class II

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Managed Growth & Income Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Managed Growth Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Moderate Fund: Class II

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Moderately Aggressive Fund: Class II

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Investor Destinations Moderately Conservative Fund: Class II

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT J.P. Morgan Equity and Options Total Return Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Jacobs Levy Large Cap Growth Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Loomis Core Bond Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Loomis Short Term Bond Fund: Class II

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Mid Cap Index Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT S&P 500 Index Fund: Class I

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Small Cap Index Fund: Class II

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Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust - NVIT Victory Mid Cap Value Fund: Class II

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PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust - Total Return Portfolio: Administrative Class

Appendix B: State Variations

Due to state law variations, the terms, benefits, programs and Riders described in this prospectus may vary or may not be available depending on the state in which the policy is issued. Possible state law variations include, but are not limited to, Rider terms and charges, availability of certain investment options, duration of the right to cancel, policy exchange rights, policy Lapse and/or reinstatement requirements, and surrender charge, suicide, and incontestability periods. This prospectus describes all the material features of the policy. State variations are subject to change without notice at any time. To review a copy of the policy and any Riders or endorsements for the state in which the policy will be issued, contact the Service Center.

State	State Law Variations
Alaska	● Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider is not available. ● Change of Insured Rider is not available.
California	● Senior Right to Examine Policy – Ages 60+ You may return this Policy to us within (1) 30 days after you get it, or (2) 45 days after you sign the application, or (3) 30 days after we mail or deliver the notice of withdrawal right, whichever is latest. The Policy, with a written request for cancellation, must be mailed or delivered to our Home Office or to the Agent who sold it to you. The returned Policy will be treated as if we never issued it and we will refund any premiums paid. After that time, cancellation may result in a substantial penalty, known as a Surrender Charge. Please see your Policy pages for Surrender Period and Charges.
Colorado	● Suicide provision is one year.
Florida	● Adjusted Sales Load Rider is not available. ● Accelerated Death Benefit Rider is not available.
Illinois	● Extends spousal rights to a party to a civil union.
Indiana	● We will provide written notification to juvenile Insureds that when they reach the age when non-smoker rates are first available, he or she can then qualify for non-smoker classification. The notification will be provided 60 days in advance of the date when the juvenile first qualifies. Upon receipt of requested information from the juvenile Insured informing us they wish to change their classification, we will provide the policyowner with new specification pages disclosing the non-smoker premium class, the non-smoker rates, and the non- smoker cash values, if appropriate.
Maryland	● Long-Term Care Rider is titled Accelerated Death Benefit for Long-Term Care Rider. ● Adjusted Sales Load Life Insurance Rider is not available.
Massachusetts	● Policy title changed to Flexible Premium Adjustable Universal Life Insurance Policy on all documents referencing title of policy. ● Long-Term Care Rider is titled Accelerated Death Benefit for Chronic Illness Rider. ● Accelerated Death Benefit Rider is not available. ● Maturity Date Extension Endorsement is not available.
Minnesota	● Long-Term Care Rider is not available.
Missouri	● SUICIDE – Suicide is no defense to payment of life insurance benefits nor is suicide while insane a defense to payment of accidental death benefits, if any, under this Policy where the Policy is issued to a Missouri citizen, unless the insurer can show that the Insured intended suicide when he applied for the Policy, regardless of any language to the contrary in the Policy. ● Suicide provision in Change of Insured Rider is one year.

State	State Law Variations
Montana	● Policy and Rider charges are required to be on a unisex basis. This is accomplished by treating all Insured's as male for purposes of charges that otherwise would vary by sex. Therefore, none of the charges described in the prospectus as varying by sex, or by characteristics of the Insured, will vary by sex for policies issued in Montana. ● Accidental Death Benefit Rider is not available. ● Children’s Term Insurance Rider is not available. ● Spouse Life Insurance Rider is not available. ● Change of Insured Rider is not available. ● Long-Term Care Rider is not available. ● Wealth Guard Rider is not available. ● Premium Waiver Rider is not available.
New Hampshire	● Accelerated Death Benefit Rider is not available.
New Jersey	● Extends spousal rights to a party to a civil union. ● Change of Insured Rider is not available.
New York	● New York issued policy variations are listed following this table.
North Dakota	● The Suicide provision in the policy and Rider forms is one year.
Pennsylvania	● Adjusted Sales Load Rider is not available. ● Accelerated Benefit Rider is not available.
South Carolina	● Long-Term Care Rider is titled Qualified Long-Term Care Rider.
Texas	● Long-Term Care Rider is titled Accelerated Death Benefit for Long-Term Care Rider.
Utah	● Adjusted Sales Load Rider is not available.
Vermont	● Extends spousal rights to a party to a civil union. ● Long-Term Care Rider is not available.
Virginia	● Long-Term Care Rider is titled Qualified Long-Term Care Rider.
Virgin Islands	● Accelerated Death Benefit Rider is not available.
Washington	● Long-Term Care and Accelerated Death Benefit Riders are not available.

New York State Variations:

Fee Table. The Administrative Per Policy Charge and the Underwriting and Distribution Charge for policies issued in the State of New York are as follows:

Periodic Charges
Charge	When Charge is Deducted	Amount Deducted from Cash Value
Administrative Per Policy Charge	Monthly	Current and Maximum: $8.75 per policy
Underwriting and Distribution Charge1	Monthly	Maximum: $0.10 per $1,000 of Base Policy Specified Amount (but not more than $25)	Currently: $0.08 per $1,000 of Base Policy Specified Amount (but not more than $20)

The Underwriting and Distribution Charge varies by policy based on individual characteristics. This charge lasts for 10 policy years for the initial Base Policy Specified Amount, and lasts for 10 years from the effective date of any increase in the Base Policy Specified Amount.

Long-Term Fixed Account. The Long-Term Fixed Account is not available in the State of New York.

Death Benefit Option 3. Death Benefit Option 3 is not available in the State of New York.

Rider availability. The following Riders are not available in the State of New York:

•

Long-term Care Rider; and

•

Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider.

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Term Rider. The Term Rider is available in the State of New York in lieu of the Additional (Insurance) Protection Rider.

Periodic Charges for Riders
Rider Charge	When Rider Charge is Deducted	Amount Deducted from Cash Value
Term Rider Charge†2	Monthly	Maximum: $83.33 per $1,000 of Rider Net Amount at Risk	Minimum: $0.01 per $1,000 of Rider Net Amount at Risk
Representative: an age 35 male non- tobacco preferred with Rider Specified Amount of $500,000	Monthly	$0.02 per $1,000 of Rider Net Amount at Risk

†

This charge will vary based upon the individual characteristics of the Insured. Representative charges shown in the table may not be representative of the charge that a particular policy owner will pay. Policy owners can request an illustration of specific costs and/or see the Policy’s Data Pages for information about specific charges of the policy.

The monthly charge is a product of the Rider's monthly cost of insurance rate and the Rider Death Benefit.

Term Rider

The benefit associated with the Term Rider is term life insurance on the Insured, in addition to the Death Benefit, payable to the beneficiary upon the Insured's death prior to the Rider's maturity date.

This Rider may be purchased at any time while the policy is In Force until the Insured reaches age 80. The Rider benefit amount may vary monthly and is based on the chosen Death Benefit.

At any time while the policy and the Rider are In Force (including on the Rider's maturity date), the term life insurance associated with this Rider may be converted into Base Policy Specified Amount. Any such conversion request must be made in writing and submitted to the Service. No evidence of insurability will be required upon conversion.

Note: The compensation received by the financial professional and his or her firm is less than when compared to purchasing insurance coverage under the base policy. As a result of this compensation reduction, the charges assessed for the cost of insurance under the Rider will be lower for a significant period of time. There are instances where the Rider may require lower Premium to maintain the total death benefit over the life of the policy or may require increased Premium when compared to not purchasing the Rider at all. When the Rider is purchased, the Maturity Date for coverage under the Rider may not be extended (resulting in a loss of coverage at maturity).

There are also some distinct disadvantages to purchasing the Rider, such as not being able to extend the Maturity Date for coverage under the Rider (resulting in a loss of coverage at maturity). Another disadvantage is the Rider only allows coverage under the Guaranteed Policy Continuation Provision for the first five policy years. In comparison, the base policy allows longer coverage for Issue Ages under 70, see Guaranteed Policy Continuation Period.

The policy owner should request an illustration demonstrating the impact of purchasing coverage under the Rider.

The Rider charge is deducted from Cash Value therefore purchase of this Rider could reduce the amount of Proceeds payable when the Death Benefit depends on Cash Value.

Term Rider Charge

A monthly Term Rider Charge is deducted if the Rider is elected. The charge is intended to compensate Nationwide for providing term life insurance on the Insured. The monthly cost of insurance charge for this Rider is determined by multiplying the Rider monthly cost of insurance rate by the Rider Death Benefit. The Rider charge is the product of the Rider Specified Amount and the term cost of insurance rate. The term cost of insurance rate is based on Nationwide's expectation as to the Insured's mortality. The term cost of insurance rate will vary by: the Insured's sex, Attained Age, underwriting class, any Substandard Ratings, and the Rider Specified Amount.

The Term Rider Charge will be deducted proportionally from the Sub-Account and Fixed Account allocations.

Underwriting and Distribution Charge. For New York issued policies, the second paragraph of the "Underwriting and Distribution Charge" provision is replaced with the following:

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A monthly Underwriting and Distribution Charge is assessed only on the first $250,000 of Base Policy Specified Amount. For policies where the Insured is age 14 or older at the time of application, the Underwriting and Distribution Charge is $0.10 per $1,000 of Base Policy Specified Amount (current and guaranteed). If the Insured is younger than age 14 at the time of application, the Underwriting and Distribution Charge is $0.08 per $1,000 of Base Policy Specified Amount (current and guaranteed). The Underwriting and Distribution Charge will be assessed for 10 years from the Policy Date for the initial Base Policy Specified Amount, and for 10 years from the effective date of any increase in the Base Policy Specified Amount.

Surrenders. For New York issued policies, the "Surrenders" provision is modified to add the following subsection:

Annual Surrender Opportunities

On each Policy Date anniversary, the policy's Cash Surrender Value can be transferred to the Fixed Account to purchase extended term insurance. The amount of the extended term insurance will equal the Death Benefit, less any Indebtedness. The extended term insurance coverage will be in effect for as long a period as the Cash Surrender Value will purchase at the Insured's Attained Age on the date of transfer. The Cash Value of the extended term insurance, at any time, will be equal to the cost of the extended term insurance at the Insured's Attained Age at that time. The cost of the extended term insurance will be based on an interest rate of 3% and the 1980 CET Mortality Table.

Additionally, on each Policy Date anniversary, the policy's Cash Surrender Value may be transferred to the Fixed Account to purchase a guaranteed fixed paid-up benefit. The amount of the fixed paid-up benefit will be the amount of benefit that the Cash Surrender Value can purchase at the Insured's Attained Age on the date of the transfer, but before the deduction of monthly policy charges. The Cash Value of the paid-up benefit, at any time, will be equal to the cost of the fixed paid-up benefit at the Insured's Attained Age at that time. The cost of the fixed paid-up benefit will be based on an interest rate of 3% and the policy's guaranteed mortality table.

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Appendix C: Financial Intermediary Variations

Some broker-dealers that have entered into selling agreements with Nationwide (or an affiliate) to sell this policy impose restrictions on their financial professionals that prohibit or limit the recommendation of specific features, benefits, and investment options that are described in this prospectus. Those restrictions are made by the broker-dealer and may or may not be known to Nationwide. Currently, Nationwide is not aware of any such restrictions; however, this conclusion is based only on information that Nationwide could obtain without unreasonable effort or expense and does not reflect restrictions the knowledge of which rests peculiarly with unaffiliated broker-dealers. Applicants/Policy Owners should discuss broker-dealer restrictions on features, benefits, and investment options directly with their financial professional.

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Outside back cover page

The Statement of Additional Information contains additional information about the Variable Account. To obtain a free copy of the Statement of Additional Information, request other information about the policy, request personalized illustrations of Death Benefits, Cash Surrender Values, and Cash Values, or to make any other service requests, contact Nationwide at 1-800-848-6331 or by one of the other methods described in Contacting the Service Center.

The Statement of Additional Information has been filed with the SEC and is incorporated by reference into this prospectus. The SAI is also available at https://nationwide.onlineprospectus.net/NW/C000025943NW/index.php?ctype=product_sai. This prospectus is available at https://nationwide.onlineprospectus.net/NW/C000025943NW/index.php?ctype=product_prospectus.

Reports and other information about the Variable Account are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Copies of this information may be obtained, upon payment of a duplicating fee, by electronic request at the following email address: [email protected].

SEC Contract Identifier: C000025943

The Best of America Next Generation® II FPVUL

STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

May 1, 2026

Individual Flexible Premium Variable Universal Life Insurance Policies

Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7

(Registrant)

Nationwide Life Insurance Company

(Depositor)

Service Center
P.O. Box 182835
Columbus, OH 43218-2835
1-800-848-6331
TDD: 1-800-238-3035
Facsimile: 1-888-677-7393

This Statement of Additional Information ("SAI") contains additional information regarding Individual Flexible Premium Variable Universal Life Insurance Policies offered by Nationwide Life Insurance Company ("Nationwide"). This SAI is not a prospectus and should be read together with the policy prospectus dated May 1, 2026 and the prospectuses for the mutual funds. The prospectus is incorporated by reference in this SAI. Copies may be obtained FREE OF CHARGE by writing or calling the Service Center. Capitalized terms in this SAI correspond to terms defined in the prospectus.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Page
General Information and History	2
Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7	2
Nationwide Investment Services Corporation (NISC)	2
Services	2
Financial Statements	3
Underwriting Procedure	3
Policy Restoration Procedure	4
Maximum Surrender Charge Calculation	5
Illustrations	6

General Information and History

Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7 (the "Variable Account") is a separate investment account of Nationwide Life Insurance Company ("Nationwide"). Nationwide is a stock life insurance company organized under the laws of the State of Ohio in March of 1929 with its Home Office at One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Nationwide provides life insurance, annuities and retirement products. Nationwide is admitted to do business in all states, the District of Columbia, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Nationwide is a member of the Nationwide group of companies and all of its common stock is owned by Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. ("NFS"), a holding company. Nationwide Corporation owns all of NFS's common stock and is a holding company, as well. All of Nationwide Corporation's common stock is held by Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (95.2%) and Nationwide Mutual Fire Insurance Company (4.8%), the ultimate controlling persons of the Nationwide group of companies.

Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7

Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7 is a separate account that invests in mutual funds offered and sold to insurance companies and certain retirement plans. Nationwide established the Variable Account on August 3, 2004 pursuant to Ohio law. Although the Variable Account is registered with the SEC as a unit investment trust pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940, the SEC does not supervise the management of Nationwide or the management of the Variable Account. Nationwide serves as the custodian of the assets of the Variable Account.

Nationwide Investment Services Corporation (NISC)

The policies are distributed by NISC, located at One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nationwide. For policies issued in Michigan, all references to NISC will mean Nationwide Investment Svcs. Corporation.

The policies will be sold on a continuous basis by licensed insurance agents in those states where the policies may lawfully be sold. Agents are registered representatives of broker dealers registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 who are member firms of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

Gross first year commissions plus any expense allowance payments paid by Nationwide on the sale of these policies provided by NISC will not exceed the maximum, which is 99% of first year premiums and 5% of renewal premium after the first year. Commission may also be paid as an asset-based amount instead of a premium based amount. If an asset-based commission is paid, it will not exceed 0.45% of the non-loaned Cash Value per year.

No underwriting commissions were paid to NISC for each of this Variable Account’s last three fiscal years.

Services

Nationwide has responsibility for administration of the policies and the Variable Account. Nationwide also maintains the records of the name, address, taxpayer identification number, and other pertinent information for each policy owner and the number and type of policy issued to each policy owner and records with respect to the policy value of each policy.

Nationwide will maintain a record of all purchases and redemption of shares of the mutual funds.

Distribution, Promotional, and Sales Expenses

In addition to or partially in lieu of commission, Nationwide may pay the selling firms a marketing allowance, which is based on the firm's ability and demonstrated willingness to promote and market Nationwide's products. How any marketing allowance is spent is determined by the firm, but generally will be used to finance firm activities that may contribute to the promotion and marketing of Nationwide's products. Nationwide makes certain assumptions about the amount of marketing allowance it will pay and takes these assumptions into consideration when it determines the charges that will be assessed under the policies. Nationwide assumed 5.00% of the Commissionable Target Premium for marketing allowance when determining the charges for the policies. The actual amount of the marketing allowance may be higher or lower than this assumption. If the actual amount of marketing allowance paid is more than what was assumed, Nationwide will fund the difference. If the actual amount of marketing allowance paid is less than what was assumed, Nationwide may use the excess to pay other sales expenses, non-sales expenses, and/or profit. For more information about marketing allowance or how a particular selling firm uses marketing allowances, consult with your registered representative.

Commissionable Target Premium (CTP) is an amount used in the calculation of the Premium Load and total compensation Nationwide pays. CTP is actuarially derived based on the Base Policy Specified Amount, the Insured’s characteristics and the death benefit option of the policy.

When Nationwide is made aware that a Qualified Plan has been orphaned, commission payments payable with respect to that Qualified Plan will cease and commission payments that would have been due will not be sent to the Qualified Plan. An orphaned Qualified Plan is a plan without an agent or firm of record.

Financial Statements

The December 31, 2025 financial statements of the Variable Account and the December 31, 2025 financial statements of the Company are incorporated into this SAI by reference to the Variable Account’s most recent Form N-VPFS ("Form N-VPFS") filed with the SEC.

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The financial statements of Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7 and the statutory financial statements and financial statement schedules of Nationwide Life Insurance Company have been incorporated by reference herein in reliance upon the reports of KPMG LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, incorporated by reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

The KPMG LLP report dated March 23, 2026 of Nationwide Life Insurance Company includes explanatory language that states that the financial statements are prepared by Nationwide Life Insurance Company using statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Ohio Department of Insurance, which is a basis of accounting other than U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Accordingly, the KPMG LLP audit report states that the financial statements are not presented fairly in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and further states that those financial statements are presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Ohio Department of Insurance.

The KPMG LLP report dated March 23, 2026 of Nationwide Life Insurance Company also contains an emphasis of matter paragraph that states that Nationwide Life Insurance Company’s subsidiary received permission from the Ohio Department of Insurance in 2023 to account for an excess of loss reinsurance recoverable as an admitted asset. Under prescribed statutory accounting practices, the excess of loss reinsurance recoverable would not be an admitted asset. As of December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, that permitted accounting practice increased statutory surplus over what it would have been had that prescribed accounting practice been followed. KPMG LLP’s opinions are not modified with respect to this matter.

Underwriting Procedure

Nationwide underwrites the policies issued through Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7. The policy's cost of insurance depends upon the Insured's sex, Issue Age, underwriting class, any Substandard Rating, and the duration of time the policy has been In Force. The rates will vary depending upon tobacco use and other risk factors. Monthly cost of insurance rates will not exceed those guaranteed in the policy. Guaranteed cost of insurance rates for policies issued on Specified Amounts less than $100,000 are based on the 1980 Commissioners' Extended Term Mortality Table, Age Last Birthday ("1980 CET"). Guaranteed cost of insurance rates for policies issued on Specified Amounts of $100,000 or more are based on the 1980 Commissioners' Standard Ordinary Mortality Table, Age Last Birthday (1980 CSO). Guaranteed cost of insurance rates for policies issued on a substandard basis are based on appropriate percentage multiples of the standard guaranteed cost of insurance rate on a standard basis. That is, standard guaranteed cost of insurance rates for substandard risks are guaranteed cost of insurance rates for standard risks times a percentage greater than 100%. These mortality tables are sex-distinct. In addition, separate mortality tables will be used for tobacco and non-tobacco. As a component of base policy and Rider cost of insurance charges, Nationwide may deduct a "flat extra charge," which is an additional factor in determining the constant charge per $1,000 of Specified Amount, for certain activities or medical conditions of the Insured. Nationwide applies the same flat extra charge to all Insureds that engage in the same activity or have the same medical condition irrespective of their sex, Issue Age, underwriting class, or Substandard Rating, if any.

Mortality tables are unisex for policies issued in the State of Montana and group or sponsored arrangements (including Nationwide employees and their family members).

The rate class of an Insured may affect the cost of insurance rate. Nationwide currently places Insureds into both standard rate classes and substandard rate classes that involve a higher mortality risk. In an otherwise identical policy, an Insured in the standard rate class will have a lower cost of insurance than an Insured in a rate class with higher mortality risks. Any change in the cost of insurance rates will apply to all Insureds of the same age, gender, risk class and whose policies have been in effect for the same length of time. The cost of insurance rates, policy charges, and payment options for policies issued in some states or in connection with certain employee benefit arrangements may be issued on a gender-neutral (unisex) basis. The unisex rates will be higher than those applicable to females and lower than those applicable to males. If the rating class for any increase in the Specified Amount of insurance coverage is not the same as the rating class at issue, the cost of insurance rate used after such increase will be a composite rate based upon a weighted average of the rates of the different rating classes. The actual charges made during the policy year will be shown in the annual report delivered to Policy Owners.

Policy Restoration Procedure

Requests to restore a surrendered policy must meet the following requirements:

•

the request must be in writing and signed by the Policy Owner (if the surrender was a Code Section 1035 exchange to a new policy with a different insurer, the signature of an officer of the replacing insurer is also required);

•

the written request must be received at the Service Center within 30 days of the date the policy was surrendered (periods up to 60 days will be permitted based on the right to examine period applicable to replaced life insurance policies in the state where the policy was issued);

•

the surrender Proceeds must be returned in their entirety; and

•

the Insured must be alive on the date the restoration request is received.

No proof of insurability or additional underwriting will be required for requests to restore a surrendered policy that meet the above requirements.

A restored policy will be treated as if it had never been surrendered for all purposes, including Investment Experience, accrual of interest, and deduction of charges, resulting in the following:

•

the returned surrender proceeds and any amount taken as a surrender charge will be used to purchase Accumulation Units according to the allocations currently in effect on, and priced as of, the surrender date;

•

any charges that would otherwise have been assessed during the period of surrender will be assessed as of the date(s) they were due resulting in the cancellation of Accumulation Units priced as of the applicable date(s);

•

interest will be credited on any allocation to a fixed investment option at the rate(s) in effect during the period of surrender;

•

interest charged and credited on any Indebtedness will accrue at the rates in effect for the period of surrender; and

•

any transfer of loan interest charged or credited that would have occurred during the period of surrender will be transferred as of the date(s) such transfers would have otherwise occurred.

Policy restoration is not a contract right of the policy; it is an administrative procedure based on requirements of state insurance law and the terms are subject to change without notice at any time.

Maximum Surrender Charge Calculation

Surrender Charge Formula

The maximum surrender charge under the policy is based on the following calculation.

Maximum Surrender Charge (p) multiplied by the lesser of (a) or (b), where:
(p)	=	is the surrender charge percentage in the range 34% - 60% which varies by age, sex, and risk classification
(a)	=	the Specified Amount multiplied by the rate indicated on the chart "Surrender Target Factor" below divided by 1,000; and
(b)	=	Premiums paid by the policy owner during the first policy year
Plus (c) multiplied by (d) where:
(c)	=	the Specified Amount divided by 1,000; and
(d)	=	the applicable rate from the "Administrative Target Factor" chart below.

Surrender Target Factor

The Surrender Target Factor allows the company to account for the probability that our costs incurred in the sales process will not be recouped. The Administrative Target Factor allows the company to account for the probability (at various ages) that death will occur and no surrender charge will be recouped.

Age	Male	Female
0	3.28	2.48
1	3.31	2.51
2	3.43	2.60
3	3.56	2.70
4	3.70	2.80
5	3.85	2.90
6	4.01	3.02
7	4.18	3.14
8	4.36	3.27
9	4.56	3.40
10	4.77	3.55
11	4.99	3.70
12	5.22	3.86
13	5.45	4.03
14	5.70	4.21
15	5.94	4.39
16	6.18	4.58
17	6.41	4.77
18	5.34	4.30
19	5.53	4.48
20	5.72	4.66
21	5.91	4.84
22	6.15	5.05
23	6.36	5.26
24	6.63	5.49
25	6.88	5.72
26	7.19	5.98
27	7.50	6.24
28	7.85	6.53

Age	Male	Female
29	8.22	6.84
30	8.61	7.15
31	9.02	7.49
32	9.47	7.85
33	9.94	8.22
34	10.43	8.61
35	10.95	9.03
36	11.51	9.48
37	12.11	9.94
38	12.73	10.43
39	13.39	10.95
40	14.09	11.49
41	14.83	12.06
42	15.62	12.66
43	16.44	13.29
44	17.32	13.96
45	18.26	14.66
46	19.25	15.40
47	20.23	16.18
48	21.34	17.01
49	22.46	17.89
50	23.72	18.83
51	24.98	19.82
52	26.41	20.87
53	27.83	21.98
54	29.45	23.16
55	31.06	24.41
56	32.89	25.75
57	34.71	27.13

Age	Male	Female
58	36.79	28.66
59	38.89	30.26
60	41.26	32.04
61	43.66	33.90
62	46.37	35.95
63	49.13	38.11
64	52.23	40.48
65	55.37	42.95
66	58.91	45.66
67	62.52	48.52
68	66.58	51.68
69	70.79	55.07
70	75.49	58.83
71	80.38	62.89
72	85.83	67.39
73	91.44	72.19
74	95.50	77.46
75	98.50	83.07
76	105.65	89.20
77	113.00	95.84
78	119.00	103.05
79	127.00	104.50
80	137.00	112.00
81	137.00	112.00
82	137.00	112.00
83	137.00	112.00
84	137.00	112.00
85	137.00	112.00

Administrative Target Factor

Issue Age	Band 1	Band 2	Band 3	Band 4	Band 5
0	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
1	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00

Issue Age	Band 1	Band 2	Band 3	Band 4	Band 5
2	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
3	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00

Issue Age	Band 1	Band 2	Band 3	Band 4	Band 5
4	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
5	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
6	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
7	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
8	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
9	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
10	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
11	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
12	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
13	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
14	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
15	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
16	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
17	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
18	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
19	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
20	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
21	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
22	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
23	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
24	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
25	8.00	6.00	4.00	4.00	4.00
26	8.05	6.15	4.05	4.05	4.05
27	8.10	6.30	4.10	4.10	4.10
28	8.15	6.45	4.15	4.15	4.15
29	8.20	6.60	4.20	4.20	4.20
30	8.25	6.75	4.25	4.25	4.25
31	8.30	6.90	4.30	4.30	4.30
32	8.35	7.05	4.35	4.35	4.35
33	8.40	7.20	4.40	4.40	4.40
34	8.45	7.35	4.45	4.45	4.45
35	8.50	7.50	4.50	4.50	4.50
36	8.50	7.50	4.55	4.55	4.55
37	8.50	7.50	4.60	4.60	4.60
38	8.50	7.50	4.65	4.65	4.65
39	8.50	7.50	4.70	4.70	4.70
40	8.50	7.50	4.75	4.75	4.75
41	8.50	7.50	4.80	4.80	4.80
42	8.50	7.50	4.85	4.85	4.85
43	8.50	7.50	4.90	4.90	4.90
44	8.50	7.50	4.95	4.95	4.95

Issue Age	Band 1	Band 2	Band 3	Band 4	Band 5
45	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
46	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
47	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
48	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
49	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
50	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
51	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
52	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
53	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
54	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
55	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
56	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
57	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
58	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
59	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
60	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
61	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
62	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
63	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
64	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
65	8.50	7.50	5.00	5.00	5.00
66	8.53	7.60	5.15	5.15	5.15
67	8.55	7.70	5.30	5.30	5.30
68	8.58	7.80	5.45	5.45	5.45
69	8.60	7.90	5.60	5.60	5.60
70	8.63	8.00	5.75	5.75	5.75
71	8.65	8.10	5.90	5.90	5.90
72	8.68	8.20	6.05	6.05	6.05
73	8.70	8.30	6.20	6.20	6.20
74	8.73	8.40	6.35	6.35	6.35
75	8.75	8.50	6.50	6.50	6.50
76	8.50	8.55	6.65	6.65	6.65
77	8.50	8.60	6.80	6.80	6.80
78	8.50	8.65	6.95	6.95	6.95
79	8.50	8.70	7.10	7.10	7.10
80	8.50	8.75	7.25	7.25	7.25
81	8.50	8.80	7.40	7.40	7.40
82	8.50	8.85	7.55	7.55	7.55
83	8.50	8.90	7.70	7.70	7.70
84	8.50	8.95	7.85	7.85	7.85
85	9.00	9.00	8.00	8.00	8.00

Illustrations

Nationwide will provide illustrations of future benefits under the policy before the policy is purchased and upon request thereafter. Nationwide may assess a $25 fee for this service to persons who request more than one policy illustration during a policy year.

Note: The Policy Owner selects the Premium amount and frequency shown in the policy illustration to show Nationwide how much Premium the Policy Owner intends to pay and when. Illustrated Premium and hypothetical rates of return are not guaranteed. Investment Experience varies over time, is rarely the same year-over-year, and may be negative. Because the policy is a variable universal life insurance policy with the potential for unfavorable Investment Experience, including extended periods of significant stock market decline, additional Premium may be required to meet a Policy Owner's goals and/or to prevent the policy from Lapsing. Generally, variable universal life insurance is considered a long-term investment. Policy Owners should weigh the investment risk and costs associated with the policy against their objectives, time horizon, risk tolerance, and ability to pay additional Premium if necessary.

PART C. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 30. Exhibits

Resolution of the Depositor's Board of Directors authorizing the establishment of the Registrant – Filed previously with registration statement (333-149295) on January 23, 2009, as document "item26a.txt," and hereby incorporated by reference.

Not Applicable.

Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement dated November 1, 2022 between Nationwide Life Insurance Company, Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company, Jefferson National Life Insurance Company, and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation – Filed previously with Post-Effective Amendment No. 29 on November 1, 2022 (333-124048) and hereby incorporated by reference.

The form of the contract – Filed previously on August 6, 2004 with initial registration statement (333-117998) and hereby incorporated by reference.

The form of the contract application – Filed previously on August 6, 2004 with initial registration statement (333- 117998) and hereby incorporated by reference.

Depositor's Certificate of Incorporation and By-Laws –

Amended Articles of Incorporation for Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Filed previously with initial registration statement (333-164119) on January 4, 2010 as document "exhibitf1.htm" and hereby incorporated by reference.

Amended and Restated Code of Regulations of Nationwide Life Insurance Company. Filed previously with initial registration statement (333-164119) on January 4, 2010 as document "exhibitf2.htm" and hereby incorporated by reference.

Articles of Merger of Nationwide Life Insurance Company of America with and into Nationwide Life Insurance Company, effective December 31, 2009. Filed previously with initial registration statement (333- 164119) on January 4, 2010 as document "exhibitf3.htm" and hereby incorporated by reference.

Not Applicable.

Form of Participation Agreements –

Unless indicated as attached hereto, the following fund participation agreements were previously filed and are hereby incorporated by reference.

Fund Participation Agreement with AIM Variable Insurance Funds, AIM Advisors, Inc., and AIM Distributors dated January 6, 2003 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document aimfpa99h1.htm

Fund Participation Agreement (Amended and Restated) with Alliance Capital Management L.P. and Alliance-Bernstein Investment Research and Management, Inc. dated June 1, 2003 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document alliancebernsteinfpa.htm

Amended and Restated Fund Participation and Shareholder Services Agreement with American Century Investment Services, Inc., as amended, dated September 15, 2004 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document amcentfpa99h2.htm

Fund Participation Agreement with BlackRock (formerly FAM Distributors, Inc. and FAM Variable Series Funds, Inc.), as amended, dated April 13, 2004 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre- effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document blackrockfpa.htm

Fund Participation Agreement with Delaware Management Company and Delaware Distributors, L.P., as amended, dated February 5, 2008 with the registration statement under 333-43671, post-effective amendment number 43 filed on April 12, 2011 as document delawarefpa.htm

Fund Participation Agreement with DFA Investment Dimensions Group Inc.; Dimensional Fund Advisors LP; and DFA Securities LLC. dated February 8, 2012 with the registration statement under 333-149213, post- effective amendment number 7 filed on April 11, 2012 as document dfafpa.htm

Restated and Amended Fund Participation Agreement with The Dreyfus Corporation, as amended, dated January 27, 2000 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document dreyfusfpa99h3.htm

Fund Participation Agreement with DWS Variable Series I and DWS Variable Series II (formerly Scudder Variable Series I, Scudder Variable Series II), Deutsche Investment Management Americas, Inc. and DWS Investments Distributors, Inc. (formerly DWS Scudder Distributors, Inc.) dated July 1, 2004 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document dwsfpa.htm

Fund Participation Agreement with Federated Insurance Series and Federated Securities Corp., as amended, dated April 1, 2006 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document fedfpa99h4.htm

10)

Participation Agreement among (Fidelity) Variable Insurance Products Funds, Fidelity Distributors Company LLC, Nationwide Life Insurance Company, Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company, Jefferson National Life Insurance Company, and Jefferson National Life Insurance Company of New York dated October 11, 2023 with the registration statement under 333-177439, post-effective amendment number 42 filed on April 25, 2024 as document d777109dex99h14.htm.

11)

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12)

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13)

Amended and Restated Fund Participation Agreement with Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust and Franklin/Templeton Distributors, Inc., as amended, dated May 1, 2003 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document frankfpa99h8.htm

14)

Fund Participation Agreement with Goldman Sachs Variable Insurance Trust, and Goldman Sachs & Co. dated December 22, 1998 with the registration statement under 333-43671, post-effective amendment number 43 filed on April 12, 2011 as document goldmansachsfpa.htm

15)

Fund Participation Agreement, Service and Institutional Shares, with Janus Aspen Series dated December 31, 1999 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document janusfpa99h9a.htm

16)

Fund Participation Agreement with Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC (formerly, Salomon Brothers Variable Series Funds Inc., Salomon Brothers Asset Management Inc.), as amended, dated September, 1999 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document leggmasonfpa.htm

17)

Fund Participation Agreement with Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc. and Lord Abbett Distributor LLC, as amended, dated December 31, 2002 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document lordabbettfpa.htm

18)

Participation Agreement Among MFS Variable Insurance Trust, MFS Variable Insurance Trust II, Nationwide Financial Services, Inc., and MFS Fund Distributors, Inc., dated May 2, 2011 with the registration statement under 333-227783, post-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 9, 2019 as document d737458dex9924b24.htm

19)

Fund Participation Agreement with Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust (formerly, Gartmore Variable Insurance Trust), American Funds Insurance Series, and Capital Research and Management Company dated May 1, 2007 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document nwfpa99h12b.htm

20)

Fund Participation Agreement with Neuberger Berman Management Inc. dated January 1, 2006 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document neuberfpa99h13.htm

21)

Fund Participation Agreement with Northern Lights Variable Trust and Northern Lights Distributors, LLC. dated February 8, 2012 with the registration statement under 333-62692, post-effective amendment number 28 filed on June 11, 2012 as document northernlightsfpa.htm

22)

Fund Participation Agreement with Oppenheimer Variable Account Funds and Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. dated April 13, 2007 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document oppenfpa99h14.htm

23)

Fund Participation Agreement with PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust and PIMCO Funds Distributors, LLC, as amended, dated March 28, 2002 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document pimcofpa.htm

24)

Fund Participation Agreement with Putnam Variable Trust and Putnam Retail Management, L.P. dated February 1, 2002 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document putnamfpa.htm

25)

Fund Participation Agreement with Rydex Variable Trust & Rydex Distributors, Inc. dated September 10, 2001 with the registration statement under 333-62692, post-effective amendment number 20 filed on April 18, 2008 as document rydexfundpartagreement.htm

26)

Fund Participation Agreement with T. Rowe Price Equity Series, Inc., T. Rowe Price International Series, Inc., T. Rowe Price Fixed Income Series, Inc., and T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc., as amended, dated October 1, 2002 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document trowefpa99h15.htm

27)

Fund Participation Agreement with The Universal Institutional Funds, Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated, and Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc., as amended, dated February 1, 2002 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document univfpa99h16.htm

28)

Fund Participation Agreement with Van Eck Investment Trust, Van Eck Associates Corporation, and Van Eck Securities Corporation, as amended, dated September 1, 1989 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document vaneckfpa.htm

29)

Fund Participation Agreement with Waddell & Reed Services Company and Waddell & Reed, Inc, as amended, dated December 1, 2000 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document waddellreedfpa.htm

30)

Fund Participation Agreement with Wells Fargo Management, LLC, and Stephens, Inc., as amended, dated November 15, 2004 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document wellsfargofpa.htm

31)

Fund Participation Agreement with Virtus Variable Insurance Trust and VP Distributors, LLC, dated October 1, 2018 with the registration statement under 333-215169, post-effective amendment number 5 filed on April 18, 2019 as document d674921dex9926h32.htm

Form of Administrative Contracts –

Unless indicated as attached hereto, the following administrative contracts were previously filed and are hereby incorporated by reference.

Administrative Services Agreement with AIM Advisors, Inc. dated July 1, 2005 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document aimasa99i1a.htm

Financial Support Agreement with AIM Distributors, Inc. dated July 1, 2005 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document aimasa99i1b.htm

Administrative Services Agreement with Alliance Fund Distributors, Inc. dated June 3, 2003 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document alliancebersteinasa.htm

Administrative Services Agreement with BlackRock (formerly FAM Distributors, Inc., and Merrill Lynch Variable Series Funds, Inc.), as amended, dated April 13, 2004 with the registration statement under 333- 137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document blackrockasa.htm

Administrative Services Agreement with Delaware Distributors, L.P., as amended, dated February 5, 2008 with the registration statement under 333-43671, post-effective amendment number 43 filed on April 12, 2011 as document delawareasa.htm

Restated Administrative Services Agreement with The Dreyfus Corporation, as amended, and 12b-1 letter agreement dated, as amended, dated June 1, 2003 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre- effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document dreyfusasa99i3.htm

10)

Dealer Agreement with Federated Securities Corp. dated October 26, 2006 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document fedasa99i4a.htm

11)

Fund Participation Agreement with Federated Insurance Series and Federated Securities Corp., as amended dated April 1, 2006 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document fedasa99i4b.htm

12)

Service Agreement between Fidelity Investments Institutional Operations Company LLC and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation dated October 11, 2023 with the registration statement under 333-177439, post-effective amendment number 42 as document d777109dex99i13.htm. Portions of this exhibit have been redacted.

13)

Service Contract between Fidelity Distributors Company LLC and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation dated October 18, 2023 with the registration statement under 333-177439, post-effective amendment number 42 as document d777109dex99i14.htm. Portions of this exhibit have been redacted.

14)

Administrative Services Agreement with Franklin Templeton Services, LLC, as amended dated May 1, 2003 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document frankasa99i6.htm

15)

Agreement with Goldman, Sachs & Co. dated January 6, 1999 with the registration statement under 333- 43671, post-effective amendment number 43 filed on April 12, 2011 as document goldmansachsasa.htm

16)

Distribution and Shareholder Services Agreement with Janus Distributors, Inc. dated December 31, 1999 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document janusasa99i7.htm

17)

Administrative Services Agreement with Legg Mason Investor Services, LLC dated July 11, 2008, as amended, filed December 1, 2021 with post-effective amendment number 9 to the registration statement (333-227783) as document d145743dex99i36.htm. Portions of this exhibit have been redacted.

18)

Administrative Services Agreement with Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc., as amended dated December 31, 2002 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document lordabbettasa.htm

19)

Amended and Restated Fund Participation and Shareholder Services Agreement with MFS Variable Insurance Trust and Massachusetts Financial Service Company, as amended dated February 1, 2003 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document mfsasa99i9.htm

20)

Letter Agreement between MFS Fund Distributors, Inc. ("MFD") and Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. dated January 30, 2013 with the registration statement under 333-227783, post-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 9, 2019 as document d737458dex9924b39.htm

21)

Fund Participation Agreement with Nationwide Variable Insurance Trust (formerly, Gartmore Variable Insurance Trust), as amended dated May 2, 2005 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre- effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document nwasa99i10.htm

22)

23)

24)

Service Agreement with Northern Lights Variable Trust. dated February 8, 2012 with the registration statement under 333-155153, post-effective amendment number 6 filed on April 19, 2013 as document d470080dex99i24.htm

25)

Revenue Sharing Agreement with Oppenheimer Funds, Inc. dated April 17, 2007 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document oppenasa99i12.htm

26)

Administrative Services Agreement with Pacific Investment Management Company LLC, as amended dated March 28, 2002 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document pimcoasaa.htm

27)

Administrative Services Agreement with PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust, as amended dated March 28, 2002 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document pimcoasab.htm

28)

Administrative Services Agreement with Putnam Retail Management Limited Partnership, as amended dated August 1, 2006 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document putnamasa.htm

29)

30)

Administrative Services Letter Agreement with T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and T. Rowe Price International, Inc., as amended dated October 1, 2002 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document troweasa99i13.htm

31)

Administrative Services Agreement with Morgan Stanley Distribution, Inc. (The Universal Institutional Funds, Inc.), as amended dated May 5, 2005 with the registration statement under 333-140608, pre-effective amendment number 1 filed on July 17, 2007 as document univasa99i14.htm

32)

Administrative Services Agreement with Van Eck Securities Corporation, as amended dated November 3, 1997 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document vaneckasa.htm

33)

Administrative Services Agreement with Waddell & Reed, Inc., as amended dated December 1, 2000 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document waddellreedasa.htm

34)

Administrative Services Agreement with Wells Fargo Funds Management, LLC and Stephens, Inc., as amended dated November 15, 2004 with the registration statement under 333-137202, pre-effective amendment number 3 filed on September 27, 2007 as document wellsfargoasa.htm

35)

Administrative Services Agreement with Virtus Variable Insurance Trust and VP Distributors, LLC, dated October 1, 2018 with the registration statement under 333-215169, post-effective amendment number 5 filed on April 18, 2019 as document d674921dex9926i36.htm

Not Applicable.

Opinion of Counsel – Filed previously on August 6, 2004 with initial registration statement (333-117998) and hereby incorporated by reference.

Not Applicable.

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – Attached hereto.

Not Applicable.

Redeemability Exemption – Filed previously with Post-Effective Amendment No. 27 to the registration statement (File No. 333-149213) on April 21, 2023 and hereby incorporated by reference.

Not Applicable.

99)

Power of Attorney – Attached hereto.

Item 31. Directors and Officers of the Depositor

The business address of the Directors and Officers of the Depositor is:
One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215


President and Chief Operating Officer and Director	Hawley, Craig A.
Executive Vice President-Chief Marketing Officer	Bair, Ann S.
Executive Vice President-Chief Technology Officer	Carrel, Michael W.
Executive Vice President-Chief Human Resources Officer	Clements, Vinita J.
Executive Vice President and Director	Frommeyer, Timothy G.
Executive Vice President-Chief Legal Officer	Howard, Mark S.
Executive Vice President-Chief Customer, Strategy & Innovation Officer	Mahaffey, Michael W.
Senior Vice President-Strategic Planning	Amodeo, Daniel W.
Senior Vice President-Investment Management Group	Aniano, Joseph N.
Senior Vice President-Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer	Benson, James D.
Senior Vice President-Chief Economist	Bostjancic, Kathleen
Senior Vice President-P&C Legal	Boyer, John N.
Senior Vice President-Human Resources Business Partner	Bretz, Angela D.
Senior Vice President-Internal Audit	Burchwell, Jason E.
Senior Vice President-Nationwide Pet	Carnes, Joel R.M.
Senior Vice President-Chief Investment Officer	Coleman, Joel L.
Senior Vice President-Chief Compliance Officer	Dankovic, Rae Ann
Senior Vice President-Chief Risk Officer	Diem, Klaus K.
Senior Vice President-Institutional Life	Dowdy, Jessica
Senior Vice President-External Affairs	English, Steven M.
Senior Vice President-Trial Division	Failor, Scott E.
Senior Vice President-Corporate Operations & Litigation Legal	Furniss, Natalie T.
Senior Vice President-Chief Financial Officer - Financial Services and Director	Ginnan, Steven A.
Senior Vice President-PL Product and Underwriting	Griffin, Sarah E.
Senior Vice President-Chief Financial Officer - Property & Casualty	Guerrero, Oscar
Senior Vice President-Human Resources Business Partner	Hairston, Mia S.
Senior Vice President-Underwriting Performance - E&S/Specialty and Commercial	Hespe, Julie
Senior Vice President-Legal - NF	Innis-Thompson, Janice
Senior Vice President-Management Liability & Specialty - E&S/Specialty	Iorio, Thomas A.
Senior Vice President-Marketing - Enterprise Brand Strategy & Activation	Jackson, Richard W.
Senior Vice President-Retirement Solutions	Jestice, Kevin T.
Senior Vice President-E&S/Specialty and Commercial Lines	Johnston, Russell M.
Senior Vice President-Chief Innovation and Digital Officer	Kandhari, Chetan D.
Senior Vice President-Property & Casualty Commercial Lines	Kempton, Casey E.
Senior Vice President-Chief Technology Officer - Technology Strategy, Data & Innovation	Kolp, Melanie A.
Senior Vice President-Nationwide Annuity and Director	Kotecha, Kush V.
Senior Vice President-Chief Technology Officer - Nationwide Financial	Kuamoo, Misty C.
Senior Vice President-Business Performance - Property & Casualty	Kyung, Jennifer
Senior Vice President-Nationwide Agribusiness	Liggett, Brad R.
Senior Vice President-Programs & Alternative Risk - E&S/Specialty	Lopes, John S.
Senior Vice President-Culture & Talent Acquisition	Lucas, Giavonni
Senior Vice President-Chief Information Security Officer	Lukens, Todd

Senior Vice President-Marketing Management - P&C	MacKenzie, Jennifer B.
Senior Vice President-Group Benefits	Murray, Lindsey E.
Senior Vice President-Contract & Brokerage Underwriting - E&S/Specialty	Nelson, David N.
Senior Vice President-Corporate Development and Finance	O'Brien, Kevin G.
Senior Vice President-NF Strategic Customer Solutions	Perez, J.J.
Senior Vice President-Talent & Organization Effectiveness	Pheister, Erin R.
Senior Vice President-Agribusiness Distribution and Underwriting	Pollitt, Dirk
Senior Vice President-Retirement Solutions Distribution	Ricklin, Suzanne
Senior Vice President-Marketing Management - Financial Services	Rodriguez, Kristi L.
Senior Vice President-Personal Lines Operations	Rommel, Jeff M.
Senior Vice President-Chief Customer Officer	Samuel, Michelle
Senior Vice President-Finance, Strategy & Governance Legal & Corporate Secretary	Skingle, Denise L.
Senior Vice President-Nationwide Life and Director	Snyder, Holly R.
Senior Vice President-Total Rewards	Sonneman, Christopher P.
Senior Vice President-Sales - Life	Spencer, Frank W.
Senior Vice President-Commercial Lines - Middle Market	Talkowski, Kristina M.
Senior Vice President-Personal Lines Sales & Distribution	Tripp, Michael N.
Senior Vice President-Chief Technology Officer - Property & Casualty	Vasudeva, Guruprasad C.
Senior Vice President-E-Risk Services - E&S/Specialty	Walsh, James
Senior Vice President-Programs - E&S/Specialty	Wayne, Amber M.
Senior Vice President-Human Resources Business Partner	Webster, Cynthia S.
Senior Vice President-Commercial Lines - Small Market	Williams, George M.
Director	Walker, Kirt A.

Item 32. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with the Depositor or Registrant

Following is a list of entities directly or indirectly controlled by or under common control with the depositor or registrant. Ownership is indicated through indentation. Unless otherwise indicated, each subsidiary is either wholly-owned or majority-owned by the parent company immediately preceding it. (For example, Nationwide Fund Distributors, LLC is either wholly-owned or majority owned by NFS Distributors, Inc.) Separate accounts that have been established pursuant to board resolution but are not, and have never been, active are omitted.

Company	Jurisdiction of Domicile	Brief Description of Business
Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.	Delaware	The company acts primarily as a holding company for companies within the Nationwide organization that offer or distribute life insurance, long-term savings and retirement products.
NFS Distributors, Inc.	Delaware	The company acts primarily as a holding company for Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. companies.
Nationwide Financial General Agency, Inc.	Pennsylvania	The company is a multi-state licensed insurance agency.
Nationwide Fund Distributors, LLC	Delaware	The company is a limited purpose broker-dealer.
Nationwide Fund Management, LLC	Delaware	The company provides administration, transfer and dividend disbursing agent services to various mutual fund entities.
Nationwide Retirement Solutions, Inc.	Delaware	The company markets and administers deferred compensation plans for public employees.
Nationwide Securities, LLC	Delaware	The company is a general purpose broker-dealer and investment adviser registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Nationwide Trust Company, FSB	Federal	This is a federal savings bank chartered by the Office of Thrift Supervision in the United States Department of Treasury to exercise deposit, lending, agency, custody and fiduciary powers and to engage in activities permissible for federal savings banks under the Home Owners’ Loan Act of 1933.
Nationwide Financial Services Capital Trust	Delaware	The trust’s sole purpose is to issue and sell certain securities representing individual beneficial interests in the assets of the trust

Company	Jurisdiction of Domicile	Brief Description of Business
525 Cleveland Avenue, LLC	Ohio	This is a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Ohio. The company was formed to provide remedial real property cleanup prior to sale.
Nationwide Life Insurance Company 2	Ohio	The corporation provides individual life insurance, group and health insurance, fixed and variable annuity products and other life insurance products.
Jefferson National Life Insurance Company2,3	Texas	The company provides life, health and annuity products.
Jefferson National Life Annuity Account C2,3		A separate account issuing variable annuity products.
Jefferson National Life Annuity Account E2,3		A separate account issuing variable annuity products.
Jefferson National Life Annuity Account F2,3		A separate account issuing variable annuity products.
Jefferson National Life Annuity Account G2,3		A separate account issuing variable annuity products.
Nationwide Jefferson National VA Separate Account 12,3	New York	A separate account issuing variable annuity products.
MFS Variable Account2,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Multi-Flex Variable Account2,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account2,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-II2,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-32,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-42,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-52,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-62,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-72,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-82,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-92,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-102,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-112,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-122,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-132,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-142,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Variable Account-152,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Provident VA Separate Account 12,3	Pennsylvania	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide VLI Separate Account2,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable life insurance policies.
Nationwide VLI Separate Account-22,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable life insurance policies.
Nationwide VLI Separate Account-32,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable life insurance policies.
Nationwide VLI Separate Account-42,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable life insurance policies.
Nationwide VLI Separate Account-52,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable life insurance policies.
Nationwide VLI Separate Account-62,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable life insurance policies.
Nationwide VLI Separate Account-72,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable life insurance policies.
Nationwide Provident VLI Separate Account 12,3	Pennsylvania	A separate account issuing variable life insurance policies.
Nationwide Investment Services Corporation3	Oklahoma	This is a limited purpose broker-dealer and distributor of variable annuities and variable life products for Nationwide Life Insurance Company and Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company. The company also provides educational services to retirement plan sponsors and its participants.
Nationwide Financial Assignment Company3	Ohio	The company is an administrator of structured settlements.
Nationwide Investment Advisors, LLC3	Ohio	The company provides investment advisory services.
Eagle Captive Reinsurance, LLC3	Ohio	The company is engaged in the business of insurance

Company	Jurisdiction of Domicile	Brief Description of Business
Nationwide Life and Annuity Insurance Company2,3	Ohio	The company engages in underwriting life insurance and granting, purchasing and disposing of annuities.
Nationwide VA Separate Account-A2,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide VA Separate Account-B2,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide VA Separate Account-C2,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide VA Separate Account-D2,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide Provident VA Separate Account A2,3	Delaware	A separate account issuing variable annuity contracts.
Nationwide VL Separate Account-C2,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable life insurance policies.
Nationwide VL Separate Account-D2,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable life insurance policies.
Nationwide VL Separate Account-G2,3	Ohio	A separate account issuing variable life insurance policies.
Nationwide Provident VLI Separate Account A2,3	Delaware	A separate account issuing variable life insurance policies.
Olentangy Reinsurance, LLC3	Vermont	The company is a captive life reinsurance company.
Nationwide SBL, LLC	Ohio	The company is a lender offering securities-back lines of credit.
Nationwide Life and Benefits Insurance Company (formerly, Direct General Life Insurance Company)	South Carolina	The company is a South Carolina stock life insurance company that previously offered a life product only, but is filing stop loss products in majority of states and a fully insured small group health product in a limited number of states.
NSM Sales Corporation	Nevada	The company is a sales and distribution organization for group health product and ancillary third-party products.
The Association Benefits Solution, LLC	Delaware	The company is a program manager for self-funded group health program where it coordinates and manages offerings to employers looking for an "off the shelf" solution to self-fund employee health plans.
Registered Investment Advisors Services, Inc.	Texas	The company is a technology company that facilitates third-party money management services for registered investment advisors.
Nationwide Fund Advisors4	Delaware	The trust acts as a registered investment advisor.

This subsidiary/entity is controlled by its immediate parent through contractual association.

This subsidiary/entity files separate financial statements.

Information for this subsidiary/entity is included in the consolidated financial statements of its immediate parent.

This subsidiary/entity is a business trust.

Item 33. Indemnification

Provision is made in Nationwide’s Amended and Restated Code of Regulations and expressly authorized by the General Corporation Law of the State of Ohio, for indemnification by Nationwide of any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative by reason of the fact that such person is or was a director, officer or employee of Nationwide, against expenses, including attorneys fees, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such action, suit or proceeding, to the extent and under the circumstances permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Ohio.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 ("Act") may be permitted to directors, officers or persons controlling Nationwide pursuant to the foregoing provisions, Nationwide has been informed that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue.

Item 34. Principal Underwriter

Nationwide Investment Services Corporation ("NISC")

NISC serves as principal underwriter and general distributor for the following separate investment accounts of Nationwide or its affiliates:

Jefferson National Life Annuity Account C	Nationwide Variable Account-14
Jefferson National Life Annuity Account E	Nationwide Variable Account-15
Jefferson National Life Annuity Account F	Nationwide VA Separate Account-A
Jefferson National Life Annuity Account G	Nationwide VA Separate Account-B
Nationwide Jefferson National VA Separate Account 1	Nationwide VA Separate Account-C
MFS Variable Account	Nationwide VA Separate Account-D
Nationwide Multi-Flex Variable Account	Nationwide VLI Separate Account
Nationwide Variable Account	Nationwide VLI Separate Account-2
Nationwide Variable Account-II	Nationwide VLI Separate Account-3
Nationwide Variable Account-3	Nationwide VLI Separate Account-4
Nationwide Variable Account-4	Nationwide VLI Separate Account-5
Nationwide Variable Account-5	Nationwide VLI Separate Account-6
Nationwide Variable Account-6	Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7
Nationwide Variable Account-7	Nationwide VL Separate Account-C
Nationwide Variable Account-8	Nationwide VL Separate Account-D
Nationwide Variable Account-9	Nationwide VL Separate Account-G
Nationwide Variable Account-10	Nationwide Provident VA Separate Account 1
Nationwide Variable Account-11	Nationwide Provident VA Separate Account A
Nationwide Variable Account-12	Nationwide Provident VLI Separate Account 1
Nationwide Variable Account-13	Nationwide Provident VLI Separate Account A

Directors and Officers of NISC:

President and Director	Perez, J.J.
Senior Vice President and Secretary	Skingle, Denise L.
Vice President and Assistant Secretary	Garman, David A.
Vice President and Assistant Secretary	Wolf, Bonnie L.
Vice President-Chief Tax Officer	Scheiderer, Kevin P.
Vice President-CFO IPS - Individual Life	Wild, Keith D.
Chief Compliance Officer and AML Officer	Deleget, J. Brian
Associate Vice President and Assistant Treasurer	Hacker, Hope C.
Associate Vice President and Assistant Treasurer	Radabaugh, Nathan
Associate Vice President and Treasurer	Roswell, Ewan T.
Associate Vice President and Assistant Treasurer	Walker, Tonya G.
Assistant Secretary	Bowman, Heidi K.
Assistant Secretary	Dokko, David H.
Director	Jestice, Kevin T.
Director	Kotecha, Kush V.

The business address of the Directors and Officers of NISC is:
One Nationwide Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Name of Principal Underwriter	Net Underwriting Discounts	Compensation on Redemption	Brokerage Commissions	Other Compensation
Nationwide Investment Services Corporation	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Item 35. Location of Accounts and Records

Steven A. Ginnan
Nationwide Life Insurance Company
One Nationwide Plaza
Columbus, OH 43215

Item 36. Management Services

Not Applicable

Item 37. Fee Representation

Nationwide Life Insurance Company represents that the fees and charges deducted under the contract in the aggregate are reasonable in relation to the services rendered, the expenses expected to be incurred and risks assumed by Nationwide Life Insurance Company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant certifies that it meets the requirements of Rule 485(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 for effectiveness of the Registration Statement and has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, duly authorized, in the City of Columbus, and State of Ohio, on April 27, 2026.

Nationwide VLI Separate Account-7

(Registrant)

By: /s/ Craig A. Hawley*

Craig A. Hawley

President and Chief Operating Officer

Nationwide Life Insurance Company

(Depositor)

By: /s/ Craig A. Hawley*

Craig A. Hawley

President and Chief Operating Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, this registration statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities indicated, on April 27, 2026.

/s/ CRAIG A. HAWLEY*
Craig A. Hawley, President and Chief Operating Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ KUSH V. KOTECHA*
Kush V. Kotecha, Senior Vice President-Nationwide Annuity and Director
/s/ HOLLY R. SNYDER*
Holly R. Snyder, Senior Vice President-Nationwide Life and Director
/s/ TIMOTHY G. FROMMEYER*
Timothy G. Frommeyer, Executive Vice President and Director
/s/ STEVEN A. GINNAN*
Steven A. Ginnan, Senior Vice President-Chief Financial Officer – Financial Services and Director (Chief Financial Officer)
/s/ KIRT A. WALKER*
Kirt A. Walker, Director
/s/ JAMES D. BENSON*
James D. Benson, Senior Vice President-Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)
	*By: /s/ Jamie M. Ruff
	Jamie M. Ruff Attorney-in-Fact Pursuant to Power of Attorney

ATTACHMENTS / EXHIBITS

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

POWER OF ATTORNEY

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