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As filed with the Securities and Exchange                                                

Registration No. 033-75974

Commission on April 12, 2021

Registration No. 811-02513

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM N-4

 

Post-Effective Amendment No. 39

to

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933

and Amendment to

REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE INVESTMENT COMPANY ACT OF 1940

 

Variable Annuity Account C

(Exact Name of Registrant)

 

Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company

(Name of Depositor)

 

One Orange Way
Windsor, Connecticut 06095-4774

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

 

(860) 580-1631

(Depositor’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)

 

Peter M. Scavongelli

Assistant Vice President and Senior Counsel

Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company

One Orange Way, C2S, Windsor, Connecticut 06095-4774

(Name and Address of Agent for Service)

 

It is proposed that this filing will become effective:

 

 

 

 

immediately upon filing pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485

 

X

 

on May 1, 2021 pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 485

 

If appropriate, check the following box:

 

 

 

 

this post-effective amendment designates a new effective date for a previously filed post-effective amendment.

 

Title of Securities Being Registered:  Group Installment and Single Purchase Payment Variable Annuity Contracts

 


 

PART A

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN A PROSPECTUS

 

 


 

Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company

Variable Annuity Account C

403(b), 401 and HR 10 Plans
CONTRACT PROSPECTUS – MAY 1, 2021

 

The Contracts. The contracts described in this prospectus are group installment and single purchase payment variable annuity contracts issued by Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”). They are intended to be used as funding vehicles for certain types of retirement plans that may qualify for beneficial tax treatment under certain sections of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Tax Code”).

 

 

The Funds

·  Voya Balanced Portfolio (Class I)

·  Voya Government Money Market Portfolio (Class I)

·  Voya Growth and Income Portfolio (Class I)

·  Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio (Class I)

Why Reading this Prospectus is Important. Before you participate in the contract through your retirement plan, you should read this prospectus. It provides facts about the contract and its investment options. Plan sponsors (generally your employer or a trust) should read this prospectus to help determine if the contract is appropriate for their plan. Keep this document for future reference.

 

 

Investment Options. The contracts offer variable investment options and fixed interest options. When we establish your account, the contract holder, (generally, the plan sponsor or a trust), or you if permitted by the plan, instructs us to direct account dollars to any of the available options. Some investment options may be unavailable through certain contracts and plans, or in some states.

 

Variable Investment Options. These options are called subaccounts. The subaccounts are within Variable Annuity Account C (the “separate account”), a separate account of the Company. Each subaccount invests in one of the mutual funds (“funds”) listed on this page. Earnings on amounts invested in a subaccount will vary depending upon the performance of its underlying fund. Information about the risks of investing in the funds is located in the “INVESTMENT OPTIONS” section on page 11 and in each fund prospectus. Read this prospectus in conjunction with the fund prospectuses and retain the prospectuses for future reference.

 

Fixed Interest Options. We describe the fixed interest options (the Guaranteed Accumulation Account (“GAA”) and the Fixed Account) in appendices to this prospectus. There is also a separate prospectus for the GAA Not all fixed interest options may be available for current or future investment.

 

Compensation. We pay compensation to broker/dealers whose registered representatives sell the contracts. See “CONTRACT DISTRIBUTION” for further information about the amount of compensation we pay.

 

Getting Additional Information. If you received a summary prospectus for any of the funds available through your contract, you may obtain a full prospectus and other fund information free of charge by either accessing the internet address, by calling the telephone number or by sending an email request to the email address shown on the front of the fund’s summary prospectus. You may obtain the May 1, 2021, Statement of Additional Information (“SAI”) by indicating your request on your enrollment materials, by calling the Company at 1-800-584-6001 or by writing to us at the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.” You may also obtain an SAI for any of the funds or the GAA prospectus, by calling that number. The contract prospectus, the GAA prospectus, the SAI and other information about the separate account may be obtained by accessing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website, www.sec.gov. When looking for information regarding the contracts offered through this prospectus, you may find it useful to use the number assigned to the registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933. This number is 033-75974. The number assigned to the registration statement for the GAA is 333-239315. The SAI table of contents is listed on page 41 of this prospectus. The SAI is incorporated into this prospectus by reference.

 

Internet Availability of Fund Shareholder Reports. Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the SEC, paper copies of the shareholder reports for the funds available under your contract will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Company. Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.

 

If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. If available, you may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Company electronically by contacting Customer Service.

 

You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. You can inform the Company that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by calling 1-800-283-3427. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds available under your contract.

 

Additional Disclosure Information. Neither the SEC, nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved the contracts offered through this prospectus or passed on the accuracy or adequacy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense. We do not intend for this prospectus to be an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these contracts in any state that does not permit their sale. We have not authorized anyone to provide you with information that is different from that contained in this prospectus.

 

The contracts described in this prospectus are not deposits with, obligations of or guaranteed or endorsed by any bank, nor are they insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The contracts are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of the principal amount invested.

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

CONTRACT OVERVIEW:

4

Questions:  Contacting the Company (sidebar)

 

Sending Forms and Written Requests in Good Order (sidebar)

 

Who’s Who

 

The Contract and Your Retirement Plan

 

Contract Rights

 

Contract Facts

 

Contract Phases:  Accumulation Phase, Income Phase

 

 

FEE TABLE

6

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

8

THE COMPANY

8

CONTRACT PURCHASE AND PARTICIPATION

9

CONTRACT OWNERSHIP AND RIGHTS

10

RIGHT TO CANCEL

10

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

11

FEES

14

YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE

18

TRANSFERS

20

WITHDRAWALS

23

SYSTEMATIC DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS

24

DEATH BENEFIT

25

INCOME PHASE

26

FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS

29

CONTRACT DISTRIBUTION

36

OTHER TOPICS

38

CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

41

APPENDIX I - GUARANTEED ACCUMULATION ACCOUNT

42

APPENDIX II – FIXED ACCOUNT

44

APPENDIX III - FUND DESCRIPTIONS

45

APPENDIX IV - CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CFI-1

 

 

 

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CONTRACT OVERVIEW

 

Questions:  Contacting the Company.

 

To answer your questions, contact your local representative or write or call the Company at:

 

Customer Service

Defined Contribution Administration

P.O. Box 990063

Hartford, CT 06199-0063

1-800-584-6001

 

Sending Forms and Written Requests in Good Order.

 

If you are writing to change your beneficiary, request a withdrawal, or for any other purpose, contact your local representative or the Company to learn what information is required in order for the request to be in “good order.” By contacting us, we can provide you with the appropriate administrative requirements for your requested transaction.

 

Generally, a request is considered to be in “good order” when it is signed, dated and made with such clarity and completeness that we are not required to exercise any discretion in carrying it out.

 

We can only act upon written requests that are received in good order.

 

The following is intended as a summary. Please read each section of this prospectus for additional information.

 

 

Who’s Who

 

 

You (the “participant”): The individual who participates in the contract through a retirement plan.

 

Plan Sponsor: The sponsor of your retirement plan. Generally, your employer or a trust.

 

Contract Holder: The person to whom we issue the contract. Generally, the plan sponsor or a trust. We may also refer to the contract holder as the contract owner.

 

We (the “Company”): Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company. We issue the contract.

 

For greater detail, please review “CONTRACT OWNERSHIP AND RIGHTS” and “CONTRACT PURCHASE AND PARTICIPATION.”

 

 

The Contract and Your Retirement Plan

 

 

Retirement Plan (“plan”). A plan sponsor has established a retirement plan for you. This contract is offered as a funding option for that plan. We are not a party to the plan, so the terms and the conditions of the contract and the plan may differ.

 

Plan Type. We refer to the retirement plan by the Tax Code Section under which it qualifies. For example, a “403(b) plan” is a plan that qualifies for tax treatment under Tax Code Section 403(b). To learn which Tax Code Section applies to your plan, contact your plan sponsor, your local representative or the Company.

 

Use of an Annuity Contract in Your Plan. Under the federal tax laws, earnings   on  amounts held  in  annuity contracts  are generally  not taxed

 

until they are withdrawn. However, in  the case of a qualified  retirement

account (such as a 401(a), 401(k), 403(a) or 403(b) retirement plan), an annuity contract is not necessary to obtain this favorable tax treatment and does not provide any tax benefits beyond the deferral already available to the tax qualified account itself. Annuities do provide other features and benefits (such as the option of lifetime income phase options at established rates) that may be valuable to you. You should discuss your alternatives with your financial representative taking into account the additional fees and expenses you may incur in an annuity. See “CONTRACT PURCHASE AND PARTICIPATION.”

 

Contract Rights

 

The contract holder holds all rights under the contract, but may permit you to exercise those rights through the plan.

 

For example, the contract may permit the contract holder to select investment options for your account dollars. The plan may permit you to exercise that right. For greater detail, see “CONTRACT OWNERSHIP AND RIGHTS.”

 

 

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Contract Facts

 

Free Look/Right to Cancel. The contract holder or you, if permitted by the plan, may cancel the contract within ten days of receiving the contract or evidence of participation in the contract (or as otherwise required by law). See “RIGHT TO CANCEL.”

 

Death Benefit. A beneficiary may receive a benefit in the event of your death during both the accumulation and income phases (described in “Contract Phases,” below). The availability of a death benefit during the income phase depends upon the income phase payment option selected. See “DEATH BENEFIT” and “INCOME PHASE.”

 

Withdrawals. During the accumulation phase, the contract holder or you, if permitted by the plan, may withdraw all or a part of your account value. Amounts withdrawn may be subject to an early withdrawal charge, other deductions, tax withholding and taxation. See “WITHDRAWALS” and “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS.”

 

Systematic Distribution Options. The contract holder or you, if permitted by the plan, may elect for you to receive regular payments from your account, while retaining the account in the accumulation phase. See “SYSTEMATIC DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS.”

 

Fees: Certain fees are deducted from your account value. See “FEE TABLE” and “FEES.”

 

Taxation: Taxes will generally be due when you receive a distribution. Tax penalties may apply in some circumstances. See “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS.”

 

Contract Phases

 

Accumulation Phase (accumulating retirement benefits)

 

Step 1. The contract holder or you provide Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company with your completed enrollment materials. The contract holder directs us to set up an account for you.

 

Step 2. The contract holder, or you if permitted by your plan, directs us to invest your account dollars in any of the following:

·     Fixed Interest Options; or

·     Variable Investment Options. (The variable investment options are the subaccounts of the separate account. Each one invests in a specific mutual fund.)

 

STEP 3. If applicable, the subaccount(s) selected purchases shares of its corresponding fund.

 

Payments to Your Account

 

Step 1 ¯

 

Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company

 

¯

Step 2

¯

 

Fixed

Interest

Options

 

Variable Annuity

Account C

Variable Investment Options

 

The Subaccounts

A

B

Etc.

¯   Step 3  ¯

 

Mutual Fund A

Mutual Fund B

 

                 

 

Income Phase (receiving income phase payments from your contract)

 

The contracts offer several income phase payment options. See “INCOME PHASE.” In general, you may:

·     Receive income phase payments over a lifetime or for a specified period;

·     Receive income phase payments monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually;

·     Select an income phase option that provides a death benefit to beneficiaries; and

·     Select fixed income phase payments or variable income phase payments that vary based upon the performance of the variable investment options you select.

 

 

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FEE TABLE

 

In This Section:

·     Maximum Transaction Expenses;

·     Maximum Periodic Fees and Charges;

·     Fund Fees and Expenses; and

·     Examples.

 

See “FEES” for:

·     Early Withdrawal Charge Schedules;

·     How, When and Why Fees are Deducted;

·     Reduction, Waiver and/or Elimination of Certain Fees;

·     Fund Redemption Fees; and

·     Premium and Other Taxes.

 

The following tables describe the fees and expenses that you will pay during the accumulation phase when buying, owning, and withdrawing from your contract. Fees during the income phase may differ from those shown below. See “INCOME PHASE” for more information.

 

Maximum Transaction Expenses

 

The first table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay at the time that you buy the contract, withdraw from the contract, or transfer cash value between investment options. State premium taxes currently ranging from 0% to 4% of purchase payments may also be deducted.*

 

 

 

Plan Type:

 

403(b)

401

HR 10

Maximum Sales and Administrative Expense Charge

    (as a percentage of contributions to your account)

6.00%1

5.00%1

1.75%1

 

 

 

 

Maximum Insurance Rider Charge

    (as a percentage of contributions to your account)

1.00%2

--

--

 

 

 

 

Maximum Early Withdrawal Charge

    (as a percentage of amount withdrawn)

2.00%3

5.00%4

2.00%3

 

 

 

 

Maximum Allocation and Transfer Fees5

$10.00

$10.00

$10.00

 

Maximum Periodic Fees and Charges

 

The next table describes the fees and expenses that you will pay periodically during the time that you own the contract, not including fund fees and expenses.

 

Separate Account Annual Expenses

(as a percentage of average account value)

 

 

403(b)

 

401

 

HR 10

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Mortality and Expense Risk Charge

1.25%

 

1.19%

 

1.25%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum Total Separate Account Annual Expenses

1.25%

 

1.19%

 

1.25%

 

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*   State premium taxes may also apply, but are not reflected in the fee tables or examples. See “FEES ‒ Premium and Other Taxes.”

1   We currently do not impose this charge; however, we reserve the right to charge up to the maximum amount shown above from each contribution to your account.

2   This is an optional charge that only applies if the minimum death benefit guarantee is elected.

3   Only applies if fewer than five contract or account years have been completed.

4   Diminishes to zero over six contract or account years. See “FEES.”

5   The Company currently allows an unlimited number of transfers or allocation changes without charge. However, the Company reserves the right to impose a transfer fee of $10.00 for each transfer or allocation change in excess of 12 during each contract year. See “FEES – Allocation and Transfer Fee.”

 


 

Fund Fees and Expenses

 

The next item shows the minimum and maximum total operating expenses charged by the funds that you may pay periodically during the time that you own the contract. The minimum and maximum expenses listed below are based on expenses for the funds’ most recent fiscal year ends without taking into account any fee waiver or expense reimbursement arrangements that may apply. Expenses of the funds may be higher or lower in the future. More detail concerning each fund’s fees and expenses is contained in the prospectus for each fund.

 

 

 

Minimum

Maximum

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that are deducted from fund assets, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) and/or service fees and other expenses)

0.51%

0.81%

 

See “FEES – Fund Fees and Expenses” for additional information about the fees and expenses of the funds, including information about the revenue we may receive from each of the funds or the funds’ affiliates.

 

Examples

 

The following examples are intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the contract with the cost of investing in other variable annuity contracts. For each type of contract these costs include transaction expenses, separate account annual expenses, and fund fees and expenses applicable to that type of contract.

 

Fund Fees and Expenses Examples:  The following examples assume that you invest $10,000 in the contract for the time periods indicated. The examples also assume that your investment has a 5% return each year and assume the maximum contract fees and expenses and the maximum fees and expenses of any of the funds. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

 

 

Example (A) If you withdraw your entire account value at the end of the applicable time period:

 

Example (B) If you do not withdraw your entire account value or if you select an income phase payment option at the end of the applicable time period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

403(b) Plans

$1,086

$1,503

$1,731

$2,922

$894

$1,301

$1,731

$2,922

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

401 Plans

$1,182

$1,408

$1,634

$2,711

$693

$1,096

$1,524

$2,711

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HR 10 Plans

$583

$1,024

$1,264

$2,523

$380

$809

$1,264

$2,523

 

Fund Fees and Expenses Examples:  The following examples assume that you invest $10,000 in the contract for the time periods indicated. The examples also assume that your investment has a 5% return each year and assume the maximum contract fees and expenses and the minimum fees and expenses of any of the funds. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:

 

 

Example (A) If you withdraw your entire account value at the end of the applicable time period:

 

Example (B) If you do not withdraw your entire account value or if you select an income phase payment option at the end of the applicable time period:

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

 

1 Year

3 Years

5 Years

10 Years

403(b) Plans

$1,058

$1,420

$1,587

$2,628

$866

$1,215

$1,587

$2,628

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

401 Plans

$1,155

$1,323

$1,489

$2,408

$664

$1,009

$1,377

$2,408

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HR 10 Plans

$554

$936

$1,112

$2,212

$351

$719

$1,112

$2,212

 

 

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CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Understanding Condensed Financial Information. In APPENDIX IV we provide condensed financial information about the separate account subaccounts available under the contracts. The tables show the value of the subaccounts over the past ten years. For subaccounts that were not available ten years ago, we give a history from the date purchase payments were first received in the subaccounts under the contracts.

 

Financial Statements. The statements of assets and liabilities, the statements of operations, the statements of changes in net assets and the related notes to financial statements for Variable Annuity Account C and the consolidated financial statements and the related notes to consolidated financial statements for Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company are located in the Statement of Additional Information.

 

 

THE COMPANY

 

Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) issues the contracts described in this prospectus and is responsible for providing each contract’s insurance and annuity benefits. All guarantees and benefits provided under the contracts that are not related to the separate account are subject to the claims paying ability of the Company and our general account. We are a stock life insurance company organized under the insurance laws of the State of Connecticut in 1976. Prior to January 1, 2002, the Company was known as Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company. From January 1, 2002, until August 31, 2014, the Company was known as ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company.

 

We are an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Financial, Inc. (“Voya”), which until April 7, 2014, was known as ING U.S., Inc. In May, 2013, the common stock of Voya began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbol “VOYA.”

 

We are engaged in the business of issuing insurance and annuities and providing financial services in the United States. We are authorized to conduct business in all states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Our principal executive offices are located at:

One Orange Way

Windsor CT 06095-4774

 

Product Regulation. Our annuity, retirement and investment products are subject to a complex and extensive array of state and federal tax, securities, insurance and employee benefit plan laws and regulations, which are administered and enforced by a number of different governmental and self-regulatory authorities, including state insurance regulators, state securities administrators, state banking authorities, the SEC, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”), the Department of Labor (“DOL”), the IRS and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”). For example, U.S. federal income tax law imposes requirements relating to insurance and annuity product design, administration and investments that are conditions for beneficial tax treatment of such products under the Tax Code. See “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS” for further discussion of some of these requirements. Additionally, state and federal securities and insurance laws impose requirements relating to insurance and annuity product design, offering and distribution and administration. Failure to administer product features in accordance with contract provisions or applicable law, or to meet any of these complex tax, securities, or insurance requirements could subject us to administrative penalties imposed by a particular governmental or self-regulatory authority, unanticipated costs associated with remedying such failure or other claims, harm to our reputation, interruption of our operations or adversely impact profitability.

 

 

 

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CONTRACT PURCHASE AND PARTICIPATION

 

Contracts Available for Purchase. The contracts are designed for retirement plans that qualify under certain provisions of the Tax Code. The contracts are available for:

·     Plans that qualify under Section 403(b) of the Tax Code (403(b) plans);

·     Plans established by corporations that qualify under Sections 401(a), 401(k) or 403(a) of the Tax Code (401 plans); and

·     Plans established by self-employed individuals under Sections 401(a), 401(k) or 403(a) of the Tax Code (HR 10 plans).

 

When considering whether to purchase or participate in the contract, you should consult with your financial representative about your financial goals, investment time horizon and risk tolerance.

 

Use of an Annuity Contract in Your Plan. Under the federal tax laws, earnings on amounts held in annuity contracts are generally not taxed until they are withdrawn. However, in the case of a qualified retirement account (such as a 401(a), 401(k), 403(a) or 403(b) retirement plan), an annuity contract is not necessary to obtain this favorable tax treatment and does not provide any tax benefits beyond the deferral already available to the tax qualified account itself. However, annuities do provide other features and benefits (such as the option of lifetime income phase options at established rates) that may be valuable to you. You should discuss your alternatives with your financial representative taking into account the additional fees and expenses you may incur in an annuity.

 

Purchasing the Contract. When purchasing the contract:

·     The contract holder submits the required forms and application to the Company; and

·     We approve the forms and issue a contract to the contract holder.

 

Participating in the Contract. If the contract provides for the establishment of individual accounts for employees under the plan:

·     We provide you with enrollment materials for completion and return to us; and

·     If your enrollment materials are complete and in good order, we establish one or more accounts for you. We may establish an employee account for contributions from your salary and an employer account for employer contributions.

 

Acceptance or Rejection of Applications or Enrollment Forms. We must accept or reject an application of your enrollment materials within two business days of receipt. If the application or enrollment forms are incomplete, we may hold any forms and accompanying payments for five business days, unless you consent to our holding them longer. Under limited circumstances, we may also agree, for a particular plan, to hold purchase payments for longer periods with the permission of the contract holder. If we agree to this, the payments remain in a non-interest bearing bank account until processed (or for a maximum of 105 days). If we reject the application or enrollment form, we will return the forms and any payments.

 

Types of Contracts. The following types of contracts are available:

·     Continuous purchase payments over time into an installment purchase payment contract; and

·     Lump sum transfer from a previous plan into a single purchase payment contract, in accordance with our procedures in effect at the time of purchase.

 

For HR 10 plans and 401 plans, purchase payments must be large enough to fulfill the terms of the plan. In addition, for HR 10 plans, purchase payments must aggregate $4,000 annually.

 

Allocation of Purchase Payments. The contract holder or you, if the contract holder permits, direct us to allocate initial contributions among the investment options available under the plan. Generally you will specify this information on your enrollment materials or it may be provided to us by the contract holder. After your enrollment, changes to allocations for future purchase payments or transfer of existing balances among investment options may be requested in writing and, where available, by telephone or electronically at www.voyaretirementplans.com. Allocations must be in whole percentages.

 

 

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Tax Code Restrictions. The Tax Code places some limitations on contributions to your account. See “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS.”

 

Factors to Consider in the Purchase Decision. The decision to purchase or participate in the contract should be discussed with your financial representative. Make sure that you understand the investment options it provides, its other features, the risks and potential benefits you will face, and the fees and expenses you will incur when, together with your financial representative, you consider an investment in the contract. You should pay attention to the following issues, among others:

·     Long-Term Investment - This contract is a long-term investment, and is typically most useful as part of a personal retirement plan. Early withdrawals may be restricted by the Tax Code or your plan or may expose you to early withdrawal charges or tax penalties. The value of deferred taxation on earnings grows with the amount of time funds are left in the contract. You should not participate in this contract if you are looking for a short-term investment or expect to need to make withdrawals before you are 59½;

·     Investment Risk - The value of investment options available under this contract may fluctuate with the markets and interest rates. You should not participate in this contract in order to invest in these options if you cannot risk getting back less money than you put in;

·     Features and Fees - The fees for this contract reflect costs associated with the features and benefits it provides. As you consider this contract, you should determine the value that these various benefits and features have for you, given your particular circumstances, and consider the charges for those features; and

·     Exchanges - Replacing an existing insurance contract with this contract may not be beneficial to you. If this contract will be a replacement for another annuity contract or mutual fund option under the plan, you should compare the two options carefully, compare the costs associated with each, and identify additional benefits available under this contract. You should consider whether these additional benefits justify incurring a new schedule of early withdrawal charges or any increased charges that might apply under this contract. Also, be sure to talk to a financial professional, tax and/or legal adviser to make sure that the exchange will be handled so that it is tax-free.

 

Other Products. We and our affiliates offer various other products with different features and terms than the contracts described in this prospectus, which may offer some or all of the same funds. These products have different benefits, fees and charges, and may offer different share classes of the funds offered in this contract that are less expensive. These other products may or may not better match your needs. You should be aware that there are other options available, and, if you are interested in learning more about these other products, contact your registered representative. These other options may not be available under your plan.

 

 

CONTRACT OWNERSHIP AND RIGHTS

 

Who Owns the Contract? The contract holder. This is the person or entity to whom we issue the contract. The contract holder is usually your employer, unless the plan has a trustee, in which case the trustee is usually the contract holder.

 

Who Owns Money Accumulated Under the Contract? If the contract holder directs that we establish an account for you, you have the right to the value of your account to the extent provided by the plan.

 

What Rights Do I Have Under the Contract? The contract holder, usually your employer, holds all rights under the contract. The contract holder’s plan, which you participate in, may permit you to exercise some of those rights.

 

 

RIGHT TO CANCEL

 

When and How to Cancel. The contract holder, or you if permitted under the plan, may cancel the contract or your participation in the contract by returning the document and a written notice of cancellation to the Company within ten days of receiving it (or as otherwise required by state law).

 

 

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Refunds. We will produce a refund no later than seven calendar days after we receive the required documents and the written notice in good order at the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.” The refund will equal amounts contributed to the contract or account(s), as applicable, plus any earnings or less any losses attributable to the investment options in which amounts were invested. Any mortality and expense risk charges deducted during the period you held the contract will not be returned. We will return any sales and administrative expense charge or insurance rider charge deducted. We will not deduct an early withdrawal charge nor apply a market value adjustment to any amounts you contributed to the GAA.

 

 

INVESTMENT OPTIONS

 

The contract offers variable investment options and fixed interest options. When we establish your account(s), (and your accounts may be established at different times), the contract holder, or you if permitted by the plan, instructs us to direct account dollars to any of the available options. We may add, withdraw or substitute funds, subject to the conditions in the contract and regulatory requirements.

 

Variable Investment Options

 

These options are subaccounts of Variable Annuity Account C. Each subaccount invests directly in shares of a corresponding mutual fund, and earnings on amounts invested in a subaccount will vary depending upon the performance and fees of its underlying fund. You do not invest directly in or hold shares of the funds.

 

Variable Annuity Account C

 

We established Variable Annuity Account C (the “separate account”) under Connecticut Law in 1976 as a continuation of the separate account established in 1974 under Arkansas law of Aetna Variable Annuity Life Insurance Company. The separate account was established as a segregated asset account to fund variable annuity contracts. The separate account is registered as a unit investment trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). It also meets the definition of “separate account” under the federal securities laws.

 

Although we hold title to the assets of the separate account, such assets are not chargeable with the liabilities of any other business that we conduct. Income, gains or losses, whether or not realized, of the separate account are credited to or charged against the assets of the separate account without regard to other income, gains or losses of the Company. All obligations arising under the contracts are obligations of the Company. All guarantees and benefits provided under the contracts that are not related to the separate account are subject to the claims paying ability of the Company and our general account.

 

Funds Available Through the Separate Account

 

The separate account is divided into “subaccounts.”  Each subaccount invests directly in shares of a corresponding fund. The funds available through the subaccounts of the separate account are listed in the front of this prospectus. We also provide a brief description of each fund in APPENDIX III. Please refer to the fund prospectuses for additional information and read them carefully. Fund prospectuses may be obtained, free of charge, from the address and telephone number referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company,” by accessing the SEC’s website or by contacting the SEC Public Reference Branch.

 

Insurance-Dedicated Funds (Mixed and Shared Funding). The funds described in this prospectus are available only to insurance companies for their variable contracts (or directly to certain retirement plans, as allowed by the Tax Code). Such funds are often referred to as “insurance-dedicated funds,” and are used for “mixed” and “shared” funding.

 

“Mixed funding” occurs when shares of a fund, which the subaccount buys for variable annuity contracts, are bought for variable life insurance contracts issued by us or other insurance companies.

 

 

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“Shared funding” occurs when shares of a fund, which the subaccount buys for variable annuity contracts, are also bought by other insurance companies for their variable annuity contracts. In other words:

·     Mixed funding – bought for annuities and life insurance; and

·     Shared funding – bought by more than one company.

 

Possible Conflicts of Interest. With respect to the insurance-dedicated funds, it is possible that a conflict of interest may arise due to mixed and shared funding, a change in law affecting the operations of variable annuity separate accounts, differences in the voting instructions of the contract holder and others maintaining a voting interest in the funds, or some other reason. Such a conflict could adversely impact the value of a fund. For example, if a conflict of interest occurred and one of the subaccounts withdrew its investment in a fund, the fund may be forced to sell its securities at disadvantageous prices, causing its share value to decrease. Each insurance-dedicated fund’s board of directors or trustees will monitor events in order to identify any material irreconcilable conflicts that may arise and to determine what action, if any, should be taken to address such conflicts. In the event of a conflict, the Company will take any steps necessary to protect contract holders and annuitants maintaining a voting interest in the funds, including the withdrawal of the separate account from participation in the funds that are involved in the conflict.

 

For additional risks associated with each fund, please see the fund’s prospectus.

 

Selection of Underlying Funds. The underlying funds available through the contract described in this prospectus are determined by the Company but ultimately selected by the Plan Sponsor. When determining which underlying funds to make available we may consider various factors, including, but not limited to, asset class coverage, the alignment of the investment objectives of an underlying fund with our hedging strategy, the strength of the adviser’s or subadviser’s reputation and tenure, brand recognition, performance, and the capability and qualification of each investment firm. Another factor that we may consider is whether the underlying fund or its service providers (e.g., the investment adviser or subadvisers) or its affiliates will make payments to us or our affiliates in connection with certain administrative, marketing, and support services, or whether affiliates of the fund can provide marketing and distribution support for sales of the contracts. (For additional information on these arrangements, please refer to the section of this prospectus entitled “Revenue from the Funds.”) We review the funds periodically and may, subject to certain limits or restrictions, remove a fund or limit its availability to new contributions and/or transfers of account value if we determine that a fund no longer satisfies one or more of the selection criteria, and/or if the fund has not attracted significant allocations under the contract. We have included the certain of the funds at least in part because they are managed or sub-advised by our affiliates.

 

We do not recommend or endorse any particular fund and we do not provide investment advice.

 

Voting Rights

 

Each of the subaccounts holds shares in a fund and each is entitled to vote at regular and special meetings of that fund. Under our current view of applicable law, we will vote the shares for each subaccount as instructed by persons having a voting interest in the subaccount. If, however, we determine that we are permitted to vote the shares in our own right, we may do so.

 

Generally, under contracts issued in connection with Section 403(b) and 401 plans, you have a fully vested interest in the value of your employee account, and in your employer account to the extent of your vested percentage in the plan. Therefore, under such plans you generally have the right to instruct the contract holder how to direct us to vote shares attributable to your account. We will vote shares for which instructions have not been received in the same proportion as those for which we received instructions. Accordingly, it is possible for a small number of persons (assuming there is a quorum) to determine the outcome of a vote.

 

Each person who has a voting interest in the separate account will receive periodic reports relating to the funds in which he or she has an interest, as well as any proxy materials and a form on which to give voting instructions. Voting instructions will be solicited by a written communication at least 14 days before the meeting.

 

 

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The number of votes, whole and fractional, any person is entitled to direct will be determined as of the record date set by any fund in which that person invests through the subaccounts. Additionally:

·     During the accumulation phase, the number of votes is equal to the portion of your account value invested in the fund, divided by the net asset value of one share of that fund; and

·     During the income phase, the number of votes is equal to the portion of reserves set aside for the contract’s share of the fund, divided by the net asset value of one share of that fund.

 

We may restrict or eliminate any voting rights of persons who have voting rights as to the separate account.

 

Right to Change the Separate Account

 

We do not guarantee that each fund will always be available for investment through the contract. Subject to certain conditions and restrictions applicable to certain types of retirement plans and state and federal law and the rules and regulations thereunder, we may, from time to time, make any of the following changes to the separate account with respect to some or all classes of contracts:

·     Offer additional subaccounts that will invest in new funds or fund classes we find appropriate for contracts we issue;

·     Combine two or more subaccounts;

·     Close subaccounts. We will provide advance notice by a supplement to this prospectus if we close a subaccount. If a subaccount is closed or otherwise is unavailable for new investment, unless we receive alternative allocation instructions, all future amounts directed to the subaccount that was closed or is unavailable may be automatically allocated among the other available subaccounts according to the most recent allocation instructions we have on file. If the most recent allocation instructions we have on file do not include any available subaccounts, the amount to be allocated will be returned unless we are provided with alternative allocation instructions. Alternative allocation instructions can be given by contacting us at the address and telephone number referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.” See also “TRANSFERS” for information about making subaccount allocation changes;

 

·     Substitute a new fund for a fund in which a subaccount currently invests. In the case of a substitution, the new fund may have different fees and charges than the fund it replaced. A substitution may become necessary if, in our judgment:

>    A fund no longer suits the purposes of your contract;

>    There is a change in laws or regulations;

>    There is a change in the fund’s investment objectives or restrictions;

>    The fund is no longer available for investment; or

>    Another reason we deem a substitution is appropriate;

·     Stop selling the contract;

·     Limit or eliminate any voting rights for the Separate Account; or

·     Make any changes required by the 1940 Act or its rules or regulations.

 

We will not make a change until the change is disclosed in an effective prospectus or prospectus supplement, authorized, if necessary, by an order from the SEC and approved, if necessary, by the appropriate state insurance department(s).

 

These changes described above do not include those changes that may, if allowed under your plan, be initiated by your plan sponsor.

 

We reserve the right to transfer separate account assets to another separate account that we determine to be associated with the class of contracts to which the contract belongs.

 

Fixed Interest Options

 

For descriptions of the fixed interest options, see the appendices and the GAA prospectus. The GAA prospectus may be obtained free of charge from Customer Service at the address and telephone number referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company,” by accessing the SEC’s website or by contacting the SEC Public Reference Branch.

 

 

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Selecting Investment Options

 

When selecting investment options:

·     Choose options appropriate for you. Your local representative can help evaluate which funds or fixed interest options may be appropriate for your individual circumstances and your financial goals;

·     Understand the risks associated with the options you choose. Some subaccounts invest in funds that are considered riskier than others. Funds with additional risks are expected to have a value that rises and falls more rapidly and to a greater degree than other funds. For example, funds investing in foreign or international securities are subject to additional risks not associated with domestic investments, and their performance may vary accordingly. Also, funds using derivatives in their investment strategy may be subject to additional risks. Because investment risk is borne by you, you should carefully consider any decisions that you make regarding investment allocations. You bear the risk of any decline in your account value resulting from the performance of the funds you have chosen; and

·    Be informed. Read this prospectus, all of the information that is available to you regarding the funds ‒ including each fund’s prospectus, statement of additional information, and annual and semi-annual reports, the fund prospectuses, fixed interest option appendices, and the GAA prospectus. After you select the options for your account dollars, you should monitor and periodically re-evaluate your allocations to determine if they are still appropriate.

 

Furthermore, be aware that there may be:

·       Limits on Option Availability. Some subaccounts and fixed interest options may not be available through certain contracts and plans or in some states. Your plan sponsor may also have selected a subset of variable investment and/or fixed interest options to be available under your plan.

 

 

FEES

 

Types of Fees

 

You may incur the following types of fees or charges under the contract:

·     Transaction Fees

>   Maximum Sales and Administrative Expense Charge

>   Insurance Rider Charge

>   Early Withdrawal charge

>   Allocation and Transfer Fee

>   Fund Redemption Fees

·     Periodic Fees and Charges

>   Mortality and Expense Risk Charge

·     Fund Fees and Expenses

·     Premium and Other Taxes

 

Terms to Understand in the Schedules

 

Contract Year The period of 12 months, measured from the contract’s effective date or from any anniversary of such effective date, for which all required payments have been received.

 

The charges we assess and the deductions we make under the contract are in consideration for: (i) the services and benefits we provide; (ii) the costs and expenses we incur; and (iii) the risks we assume. The fees and charges deducted under the contract may result in a profit to us.

 

The following repeats and adds to information provided in the “FEE TABLE” section. Please review both this section and the “FEE TABLE section for information on fees.

 

Transaction Fees

 

Maximum Sales and Administrative Expense Charge

 

 

 

As a percentage of each purchase payment to the contract:

As a percentage of a net purchase payment:

403(b) plans

401 plans

HR 10 plans

6.00%

5.00%

1.75%

6.40%

5.30%

1.80%

 

When/How. This fee is deducted from payments to a contract, after any deductions are made for premium taxes and/or insurance rider premiums. We currently do not impose this charge; however, we reserve the right to charge up to the maximum amount shown above from each contribution to your account.

 

 

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Purpose. This charge helps reimburse us for expenses associated with the sale of the contracts and helps defray the cost of providing administrative services under the contracts and in relation to the separate account and subaccounts.

 

Insurance Rider Charge (403(b) plans only).

 

Amount. 1.00% of each payment to the contract.

 

When/How. This fee is deducted from contributions to the contract made on behalf of any participant for whom the rider is elected.

 

Purpose. This is an option that may be elected by the contract holder or you, if permitted by the plan, to purchase a minimum death benefit guarantee. This guarantee provides that if you die before income payments commence, the minimum death benefit will equal purchase payments (less any withdrawals) made on your behalf, regardless of the value of your account at the time of death.

 

Contracts issued to 401 plans contain the same guarantee, but the premium for the rider is included in the contract’s sales and administrative expense charge.

 

Early Withdrawal Charge

 

Withdrawal of all or a portion of your account value may be subject to a charge. In the case of a partial withdrawal where you request a specified dollar amount, the amount withdrawn from your account will be the amount you specified plus adjustment for any applicable early withdrawal charge.

 

Amount. The charge is a percentage of the amount withdrawn from the contract. For HR 10 and 403(b) contracts, an early withdrawal charge of 2% of the amount withdrawn will be assessed if the contract is terminated before five contract or account years have been completed (see sidebar), or before the tenth anniversary of the contract, whichever occurs first.

 

For 401 contracts the early withdrawal charge is a percentage of the amount withdrawn according to the table below.

 

401 Contracts

Completed Contract Years or Account Years

Early Withdrawal Charge

Less than 1

1 or more but fewer than 2

2 or more but fewer than 3

3 or more but fewer than 4

4 or more but fewer than 5

5 or more but fewer than 6

6 or more

5%

5%

4%

3%

2%

1%

0%

 

Under a 403(b) or 401 plan, there is no early withdrawal charge for termination of an individual account. Under an HR 10 plan, there is no early withdrawal charge for termination of an individual account due to your death.

 

Purpose. This is a deferred sales charge. The charge reimburses us for some of the sales and administrative expenses associated with the contract. If our expenses are greater than the amount we collect for the early withdrawal charge and the sales and administrative expense charge, we may use any of our corporate assets, including potential profit that may arise from the mortality and expense risk charge, to make up any difference.

 

 

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Allocation and Transfer Fee

 

Amount. We currently do not impose a fee for allocation changes or transfers among investment options. We reserve the right, however, to charge $10 for each allocation change or transfer in excess of 12 that occur in a calendar year.

 

Purpose. This fee reimburses us for administrative expenses associated with transferring or reallocating your dollars among investment options.

 

Fund Redemption Fees

 

Certain funds may deduct redemption fees as a result of withdrawals, transfers, or other fund transactions you initiate. If applicable, we may deduct the amount of any redemption fees imposed by the underlying mutual funds as a result of withdrawals, transfers or other fund transactions you initiate and remit such fees back to that fund. Redemption fees, if any, are separate and distinct from any transaction charges or other charges deducted from your account value. For a more complete description of the funds’ fees and expenses, review each fund’s prospectus.

 

Periodic Fees and Charges

 

Mortality and Expense Risk Charge

 

Amount. During the accumulation phase the amount of this charge, which is deducted from the account value invested in the subaccounts, varies depending upon the type of contract, as follows:

·     For HR 10 plan and 403(b) plan contracts, the charge is 1.25% annually; or

·     For 401 plans, the charge is 1.19% annually.

 

When/How. This fee is deducted daily from the subaccounts. We do not deduct this fee from any fixed interest option. See “INCOME PHASE – Charges Deducted” for charges deducted during the income phase.

 

Purpose. This fee compensates us for the mortality and expense risks we assume under the contracts, as follows:

·     Mortality risks are those associated with our promise to make lifetime payments based on annuity rates specified in the contracts and our funding of the death benefit and other payments we make to owners or beneficiaries of the accounts; and

·     Expense risk is the risk that the actual expenses we incur under the contract will exceed the maximum costs that we can charge.

 

If the amount we deduct for this fee is not enough to cover our mortality costs and expenses under the contracts, we will bear the loss. We may use any excess to recover distribution costs relating to the contract and as a source of profit. We expect to earn a profit from this fee.

 

Fund Fees and Expenses

 

As shown in the fund prospectuses and described in “Fee Table – Fund Fees and Expenses,” each fund deducts management/investment advisory fees from the amounts allocated to the fund. In addition, each fund deducts other expenses, which may include service fees that may be used to compensate service providers, including the Company and its affiliates, for administrative and contract owner services provided on behalf of the fund. Furthermore, certain funds deduct a distribution or 12b-1 fee, which is used to finance any activity that is primarily intended to result in the sale of fund shares. Fund fees and expenses are deducted from the value of the fund shares on a daily basis, which in turn affects the value of each subaccount that purchases fund shares. Fund fees and expenses are one factor that impacts the value of the fund’s shares. To learn more about fund fees and expenses, the additional factors that can affect the value of a fund’s shares and other important information about the funds, refer to the fund prospectuses.

 

 

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Less expensive share classes of the funds offered through this contract may be available for investment outside of this contract. You should evaluate the expenses associated with the funds available through this contract before making a decision to invest.

 

Revenue from the Funds

 

The Company or its affiliates may receive compensation from each of the funds or the funds’ affiliates. This revenue may include:

·     A share of the management fee;

·     Service fees;

·     For certain share classes, 12b-1 fees; and

·     Additional payments (sometimes referred to as revenue sharing).

 

12b-1 fees are used to compensate the Company and its affiliates for distribution related activity. Service fees and additional payments (sometimes collectively referred to as sub-accounting fees) help compensate the Company and its affiliates for administrative, recordkeeping or other services that we provide to the funds or the funds’ affiliates, such as:

·     Communicating with customers about their fund holdings;

·     Maintaining customer financial records;

·     Processing changes in customer accounts and trade orders (e.g. purchase and redemption requests);

·     Recordkeeping for customers, including subaccounting services;

·     Answering customer inquiries about account status and purchase and redemption procedures;

·     Providing account balances, account statements, tax documents and confirmations of transactions in a customer’s account;

·     Transmitting proxy statements, annual and semi-annual reports, fund prospectuses and other fund communications to customers; and

·     Receiving, tabulating and transmitting proxies executed by customers.

 

The management fee, service fees and 12b-1 fees are deducted from fund assets. Any such fees deducted from fund assets are disclosed in the fund prospectuses. Additional payments, which are not deducted from fund assets and may be paid out of the legitimate profits of fund advisers and/or other fund affiliates, do not increase, directly or indirectly, fund fees and expenses, and we may use these additional payments to finance distribution.

 

The amount of revenue the Company may receive from each of the funds or from the funds’ affiliates may be substantial, although the amount and types of revenue vary with respect to each of the funds offered through the contract. This revenue is one of several factors we consider when determining contract fees and charges and whether to offer a fund through our contracts. Fund revenue is important to the Company’s profitability and it is generally more profitable for us to offer affiliated funds than to offer unaffiliated funds.

 

Assets allocated to affiliated funds, meaning funds managed by Voya Investments, LLC or another Company affiliate, generate the largest dollar amount of revenue for the Company. Affiliated funds may also be subadvised by a Company affiliate or an unaffiliated third party. Assets allocated to unaffiliated funds, meaning funds managed by an unaffiliated third party, generate lesser, but still substantial dollar amounts of revenue for the Company. The Company expects to earn a profit from this revenue to the extent it exceeds the Company’s expenses, including the payment of sales compensation to our distributors.

 

Revenue Received from Affiliated Funds. The revenue received by the Company from affiliated funds may be based either on an annual percentage of average net assets held in the fund by the Company or a share of the fund’s management fee.

 

 

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In the case of affiliated funds subadvised by unaffiliated third parties, any sharing of the management fee between the Company and the affiliated investment adviser is based on the amount of such fee remaining after the subadvisory fee has been paid to the unaffiliated subadviser. Because subadvisory fees vary by subadviser, varying amounts of revenue are retained by the affiliated investment adviser and ultimately shared with the Company. The sharing of the management fee between the Company and the affiliated investment adviser does not increase, directly or indirectly, fund fees and expenses. The Company may also receive additional compensation in the form of intercompany payments from an affiliated fund’s investment adviser or the investment adviser’s parent in order to allocate revenue and profits across the organization. The intercompany payments and other revenue received from affiliated funds provide the Company with a financial incentive to offer affiliated funds through the contract rather than unaffiliated funds.

 

Additionally, in the case of affiliated funds subadvised by third parties, no direct payments are made to the Company or the affiliated investment adviser by the subadvisers. However, subadvisers may provide reimbursement for employees of the Company or its affiliates to attend business meetings or training conferences.

 

Premium and Other Taxes

 

Maximum Amount. Some states and municipalities charge a premium tax on annuities. These taxes currently range from 0% to 4%, depending upon jurisdiction.

 

When/How. We reserve the right to deduct a charge for premium taxes from your account value or from purchase payments to the account at any time, but not before there is a tax liability under state law. For example, we may deduct a charge for premium taxes at the time of a complete withdrawal or we may reflect the cost of premium taxes in our income phase payment rates when you commence income phase payments. We will not deduct a charge for municipal premium tax of 1% or less, but we reserve the right to reflect such an expense in our annuity purchase rates.

 

In addition, the Company reserves the right to assess a charge for any federal taxes due against the separate account. See “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS.”

 

 

YOUR ACCOUNT VALUE

 

During the accumulation phase, your account value at any given time equals:

·     Account dollars directed to the fixed interest options, including interest earnings to date; minus

·     Any deductions from the fixed interest options (e.g. withdrawals, fees); plus

·     The current dollar value of amounts invested in the subaccounts, which takes into account investment performance, withdrawals and fees deducted from the subaccounts.

 

Subaccount Accumulation Units. When a fund is selected as an investment option, your account dollars invest in “accumulation units” of the separate account subaccount corresponding to that fund. The subaccount invests directly in the fund shares. The value of your interests in a subaccount is expressed as the number of accumulation units you hold multiplied by an “Accumulation Unit Value,” as described below, for each unit.

 

Accumulation Unit Value (“AUV”). The value of each accumulation unit in a subaccount is called the accumulation unit value or AUV. The AUV varies daily in relation to the underlying fund’s investment performance. The AUV also reflects deductions for fund fees and expenses, and the mortality and expense risk charge. We discuss these deductions in more detail in “FEE TABLE” and “FEES.”

 

Valuation. We determine the AUV every business day after the close of the NYSE (normally at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). At that time, we calculate the current AUV by multiplying the AUV last calculated by the “net investment factor” of the subaccount. The net investment factor measures the investment performance of the subaccount from one valuation to the next.

 

Current AUV = Prior AUV x Net Investment Factor

 

 

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Net Investment Factor. The net investment factor for a subaccount between two consecutive valuations, equals the sum of 1.0000 plus the net investment rate.

 

Net Investment Rate. The net investment rate is computed according to a formula that is equivalent to the following:

·     The net assets of the fund held by the subaccount as of the current valuation; minus

·     The net assets of the fund held by the subaccount at the preceding valuation; plus or minus

·     Taxes or provisions for taxes, if any, due to subaccount operations (with any federal income tax liability offset by foreign tax credits to the extent allowed); divided by

·     The total value of the subaccount units at the preceding valuation; minus

·     A daily deduction for the mortality and expense risk charge. See “FEES.”

 

The net investment rate may be either positive or negative.

 

Hypothetical Illustration. As a hypothetical illustration, assume that your initial purchase payment is $5,000 and you direct us to invest $3,000 in Fund A and $2,000 in Fund B. Also assume that on the day we receive the purchase payment, the applicable AUV’s after the next close of business of the NYSE (normally at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) are $10 for Subaccount A and $25 for Subaccount C. Your account is credited with 300 accumulation units of Subaccount A and 80 accumulation units of Subaccount C.

 

Step 1: You make an initial contribution of $5,000.

 

Step 2:

·     You direct us to invest $3,000 in Fund A. Your dollars purchase 300 accumulation units of Subaccount A ($3,000 divided by the current $10 AUV).

·     You direct us to invest $2,000 in Fund B. Your dollars purchase 80 accumulation units of Subaccount B ($2,000) divided by the current $25 AUV).

 

 

$5,000 contribution

 

 

Step 1 ¯

 

Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company

 

Step 2 ¯

 

Variable Annuity Account C

 

 

Subaccount A
300 accumulation units

Subaccount B

80 accumulation units

Etc.

 

 

Step 3: The separate account then purchases shares of the applicable funds at the then current market value (net asset value or NAV).

 

¯                Step 3               ¯

 

 

Fund A

 

Fund B

 

                     

 

The fund’s subsequent investment performance, expenses and charges, and the daily charges deducted from the subaccount, will cause the AUV to move up or down on a daily basis.

 

Purchase Payments to Your Account. If all or a portion of initial purchase payments are directed to the subaccounts, they will purchase subaccount accumulation units at the AUV next computed after our acceptance of the applicable application or enrollment forms. Subsequent purchase payments or transfers directed to the subaccounts that we receive by the close of business of the NYSE will purchase subaccount accumulation units at the AUV computed as of the close of the NYSE on that day (normally at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The value of subaccounts may vary day to day. Subsequent purchase payments and transfers received in good order after the close of the NYSE will purchase accumulation units at the AUV computed after the close of the NYSE on the next business day.

 

 

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TRANSFERS

 

Transfers Among Investment Options. During the accumulation phase, the contract holder, or you if permitted by the plan, may transfer amounts among the investment options. Subject to the contract holder’s approval, requests may be made in writing, by telephone or, where applicable, electronically at www.voyaretirementplans.com. Transfers from fixed interest options may be restricted as outlined in the appendices. You may not make transfers once you enter the income phase. See “INCOME PHASE.”

 

Charges for Transfers. We currently do not charge for transfers or allocation changes. We do, however, reserve the right to charge a fee of $10.00 for each transfer and/or allocation change in excess of 12 made in any calendar year.

 

Value of Transferred Dollars. The value of amounts transferred into or out of the funds will be based on the subaccount unit values next determined after we receive your request in good order at the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.”

 

Telephone and Electronic Transfers: Security Measures. To prevent fraudulent use of telephone and electronic transactions (including, but not limited to, Internet transactions), we have established security procedures. These include recording calls on our toll-free telephone lines and requiring use of a unique identifier or personal password. You are responsible for keeping your unique identifier or personal password and account information confidential. If we fail to follow reasonable security procedures, we may be liable for losses due to unauthorized or fraudulent telephone or other electronic transactions. We are not liable for losses resulting from following telephone or electronic instructions we believe to be genuine. If a loss occurs when we rely on such instruction, you will bear the loss.

 

Limits on Frequent or Disruptive Transfers

 

The contract is not designed to serve as a vehicle for frequent transfers. Frequent transfer activity can disrupt management of a fund and raise its expenses through:

·     Increased trading and transaction costs;

·     Forced and unplanned portfolio turnover;

·     Lost opportunity costs; and

·     Large asset swings that decrease the fund’s ability to provide maximum investment return to all contract owners and participants.

 

This in turn can have an adverse effect on fund performance. Accordingly, individuals or organizations that use market-timing investment strategies or make frequent transfers should be aware that:

·     We suspend the Electronic Trading Privileges, as defined below, of any individual or organization if we determine, in our sole discretion, that the individual’s or organization’s transfer activity is disruptive or not in the best interest of other owners of our variable insurance and retirement products, or the participant’s in such products; and

·     Each underlying fund may limit or restrict fund purchases and we will implement any limitation or restriction on transfers to an underlying fund as directed by that underlying fund.

 

Consequently, individuals or organizations that use market-timing investment strategies or make frequent transfers should not purchase or participate in the contract.

 

 

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Excessive Trading Policy. We and the other members of the Voya family of companies that provide multi-fund variable insurance and retirement products have adopted a common Excessive Trading Policy to respond to the demands of the various fund families that make their funds available through our products to restrict excessive fund trading activity and to ensure compliance with Rule 22c-2 of the 1940 Act.

 

We actively monitor fund transfer and reallocation activity within our variable insurance products to identify violations of our Excessive Trading Policy. Our Excessive Trading Policy is violated if fund transfer and reallocation activity:

·     Meets or exceeds our current definition of Excessive Trading, as defined below; or

·     Is determined, in our sole discretion, to be disruptive or not in the best interests of other owners of our variable insurance and retirement products, or participants in such products.

 

We currently define “Excessive Trading” as:

·     More than one purchase and sale of the same fund (including money market funds) within a 60 calendar day period (hereinafter, a purchase and sale of the same fund is referred to as a “round-trip”). This means two or more round-trips involving the same fund within a 60 calendar day period would meet our definition of Excessive Trading; or

·     Six round-trips involving the same fund within a rolling 12-month period.

 

The following transactions are excluded when determining whether trading activity is excessive:

·     Purchases or sales of shares related to non-fund transfers (for example, new purchase payments, withdrawals and loans);

·     Transfers associated with any scheduled dollar cost averaging, scheduled rebalancing, or scheduled asset allocation programs;

·     Purchases and sales of fund shares in the amount of $5,000 or less;

·     Purchases and sales of funds that affirmatively permit short-term trading in their fund shares, and movement between such funds and a money market fund; and

·     Transactions initiated by us, another member of the Voya family of companies, or a fund.

 

If we determine that an individual or entity has made a purchase of a fund within 60 days of a prior round-trip involving the same fund, we will send them a letter warning that another sale of that same fund within 60 days of the beginning of the prior round-trip will be deemed to be Excessive Trading and result in a six month suspension of their ability to initiate fund transfers or reallocations through the Internet, facsimile, Voice Response Unit (VRU), telephone calls to Customer Service or other electronic trading medium that we may make available from time to time (“Electronic Trading Privileges”). Likewise, if we determine that an individual or entity has made five round-trips involving the same fund within a rolling 12 month period, we will send them a letter warning that another purchase and sale of that same fund within 12 months of the initial purchase in the first round-trip will be deemed to be Excessive Trading and result in a suspension of their Electronic Trading Privileges. According to the needs of the various business units, a copy of any warning letters may also be sent, as applicable, to the person(s) or entity authorized to initiate fund transfers or reallocations, the agent/registered representative, or the investment adviser for that individual or entity. A copy of the warning letters and details of the individual’s or entity’s trading activity may also be sent to the fund whose shares were involved in the trading activity.

 

If we determine that an individual or entity has violated our Excessive Trading Policy, we will send them a letter stating that their Electronic Trading Privileges have been suspended for a period of six months. Consequently, all fund transfers or reallocations, not just those that involve the fund whose shares were involved in the activity that violated our Excessive Trading Policy, will then have to be initiated by providing written instructions to us via regular U.S. mail. Suspension of Electronic Trading Privileges may also extend to products other than the product through which the Excessive Trading activity occurred. During the six month suspension period, electronic “inquiry only” privileges will be permitted where and when possible. A copy of the letter restricting future transfer and reallocation activity to regular U.S. mail and details of the individual’s or entity’s trading activity may also be sent, as applicable, to the person(s) or entity authorized to initiate fund transfers or reallocations, the agent/registered representative or investment adviser for that individual or entity, and the fund whose shares were involved in the activity that violated our Excessive Trading Policy.

 

 

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Following the six month suspension period during which no additional violations of our Excessive Trading Policy are identified, Electronic Trading Privileges may again be restored. We will continue to monitor the fund transfer and reallocation activity, and any future violations of our Excessive Trading Policy will result in an indefinite suspension of Electronic Trading Privileges. A violation of our Excessive Trading Policy during the six month suspension period will also result in an indefinite suspension of Electronic Trading Privileges.

 

We reserve the right to suspend Electronic Trading Privileges with respect to any individual or entity, with or without prior notice, if we determine, in our sole discretion, that the individual’s or entity’s trading activity is disruptive or not in the best interests of other owners of our variable insurance and retirement products, or participants in such products, regardless of whether the individual’s or entity’s trading activity falls within the definition of Excessive Trading set forth above.

 

Our failure to send or an individual’s or entity’s failure to receive any warning letter or other notice contemplated under our Excessive Trading Policy will not prevent us from suspending that individual’s or entity’s Electronic Trading Privileges or taking any other action provided for in our Excessive Trading Policy.

 

The Company does not allow exceptions to our Excessive Trading Policy. We reserve the right to modify our Excessive Trading Policy, or the policy as it relates to a particular fund, at any time without prior notice, depending on, among other factors, the needs of the underlying fund(s), the best interests of contract owners, participants, and fund investors, and/or state or federal regulatory requirements. If we modify our policy, it will be applied uniformly to all contract owners and participants or, as applicable, to all contract owners and participants investing in the underlying fund.

 

Our Excessive Trading Policy may not be completely successful in preventing market-timing or excessive trading activity. If it is not completely successful, fund performance and management may be adversely affected, as noted above.

 

Limits Imposed by the Underlying Funds. Each underlying fund available through the variable insurance and retirement products offered by us and/or the other members of the Voya family of companies, either by prospectus or stated policy, has adopted or may adopt its own excessive/frequent trading policy, and orders for the purchase of fund shares are subject to acceptance or rejection by the underlying fund. We reserve the right, without prior notice, to implement fund purchase restrictions and/or limitations on an individual or entity that the fund has identified as violating its excessive/frequent trading policy and to reject any allocation or transfer request to a subaccount if the corresponding fund will not accept the allocation or transfer for any reason. All such restrictions and/or limitations (which may include, but are not limited to, suspension of Electronic Trading Privileges and/or blocking of future purchases of a fund or all funds within a fund family) will be done in accordance with the directions we receive from the fund.

 

Agreements to Share Information with Fund Companies. As required by Rule 22c-2 under the 1940 Act, we have entered into information sharing agreements with each of the fund companies whose funds are offered through the contract. Contract owner and participant trading information is shared under these agreements as necessary for the fund companies to monitor fund trading and our implementation of our Excessive Trading Policy. Under these agreements, the Company is required to share information regarding contract owner and participant transactions, including but not limited to information regarding fund transfers initiated by you. In addition to information about contract owner and participant transactions, this information may include personal contract owner and participant information, including names and social security numbers or other tax identification numbers.

 

As a result of this information sharing, a fund company may direct us to restrict a contract owner or participant’s transactions if the fund determines that the contract owner or participant has violated the fund’s excessive/frequent trading policy. This could include the fund directing us to reject any allocations of purchase payments or account value to the fund or all funds within the fund family.

 

 

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WITHDRAWALS

 

Taxes, Fees and Deductions

 

Amounts withdrawn may be subject to one or more of the following:

·     Early Withdrawal Charge (see “FEES – Early Withdrawal Charge”);

·     Market Value Adjustment (see APPENDIX I);

·     Fund Redemption Fees (see “FEES – Fund Redemption Fees”);

·     Tax Penalty (see “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS”);

·     Tax Withholding (see “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS”); and/or

·     Taxation (see “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS).

 

To determine which may apply, refer to the appropriate sections of this prospectus, contact your local representative or call the Company at the number referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.”

 

Making a Withdrawal. Subject to Tax Code withdrawal restrictions, the contract holder or you, if permitted by the plan, may withdraw all or a portion of your account value at any time during the accumulation phase.

 

Steps for Making a Withdrawal. The contract holder or you, if permitted by the plan must:

·     Select the withdrawal amount:

>   Full Withdrawal:  You will receive, reduced by any required tax, your account value allocated to the subaccounts, the GAA (plus or minus any market value adjustment) and to the Fixed Account, minus any applicable early withdrawal charge or redemption fees; or

>   Partial Withdrawal (Percentage or Specified Dollar Amount):  You will receive, reduced by any required tax, the amount you specify, subject to the value available in your account. However, the amount actually withdrawn from your account will be adjusted by any applicable early withdrawal charge or redemption fees, and any positive or negative market value adjustment for amounts withdrawn from the GAA;

·     Select Investment Options. If not specified, we will withdraw dollars in the same proportion as the values you hold in the various investment options from each investment option in which you have an account value; and

·     Properly complete a disbursement form and submit it to the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.”

 

Calculation of Your Withdrawal. Your plan determines if your account value is calculated by us or by your plan administrator. If we calculate it, we do so every normal business day after the close of the NYSE (normally at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). We pay withdrawal amounts based on your account value either:

·     As of the next valuation date after we receive a request for withdrawal in good order at the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company”; or

·     On such later date as specified on the disbursement form.

 

Calculation of Your Withdrawal. Your plan determines if your account value is calculated by us or by your plan

Delivery of Payment. Payments for withdrawal requests will be made in accordance with SEC requirements. Normally, we will send your payment no later than seven calendar days following our receipt of your disbursement form in good order.

 

Reinstatement Privilege. The contracts allow a one-time use of a reinstatement privilege. Within 30 days after a full withdrawal, if allowed by law and the contract, you may elect to reinstate all or a portion of the proceeds. We must receive reinstated amounts within 60 days of the withdrawal. We will credit the account for the amount reinstated based on the subaccount values next computed following our receipt of your request and the amount to be reinstated. We will credit the amount reinstated proportionally for early withdrawal charges imposed at the time of withdrawal. Provided all options are available, we will reinstate in the same investment options and proportions in place at the time of withdrawal. If an investment option is closed or otherwise no longer available, amounts to be allocated to any such option will be reinvested in a replacement option as directed by your plan sponsor. If your plan sponsor has not designated a replacement option, unless we receive alternative allocation instructions, amounts that would have been reinvested in the investment option that is closed or unavailable may be automatically allocated among the other available investment options according to the most recent allocation instructions we have on file. If the most recent allocation instructions we have on file do not include any available investment options, the amount to be allocated will be returned unless we are provided with alternative allocation instructions. Special rules apply to reinstatements of amounts withdrawn from the GAA. See “APPENDIX I.” Consult with a tax adviser for advice regarding the tax consequences associated with reinstatement.

 

 

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Withdrawal Restrictions for 403(b) Plans. Section 403(b)(11) of the Tax Code generally prohibits withdrawal prior to your death, disability, attainment of age 59½, severance from employment or financial hardship, of the following:

·     Salary reduction contributions made after December 31, 1988;

·     Earnings on those contributions; and

·     Earnings during such period held on amounts as of December 31, 1988.

 

Income attributable to salary reduction contributions and credited on or after January 1, 1989, may not be distributed in the case of hardship.

 

403(b) regulations impose restrictions on the distribution of 403(b) employer contributions under certain contracts. See “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS – Distributions – Eligibility – 403(b) Plans.”

 

The Tax Code and/or your plan may impose other limitations on withdrawals. See “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS – Distributions – Eligibility.”

 

 

 

SYSTEMATIC DISTRIBUTION OPTIONS

 

Availability of Systematic Distribution Options. These options may be exercised at any time during the accumulation phase of the contract. To exercise one of these options, the account value must meet any minimum dollar amount and age criteria applicable to that option. To determine what systematic distribution options are available, check with the contract holder or the Company. The Company reserves the right to discontinue the availability of one or all of the systematic distribution options at any time, and/or to change the terms for future elections.

 

Systematic distribution options currently available under the contract include the following:

 

·     Systematic Withdrawal Option (“SWO”). SWO is a series of partial withdrawals from your account based on a payment method you select. It is designed for those who want a periodic income while retaining accumulation phase investment flexibility for amounts accumulated under the account; and

·     Estate Conservation Option (“ECO”). ECO offers the same investment flexibility as SWO, but is designed for those who want to receive only the minimum distribution that the Tax Codes requires each year. Under ECO, the Company calculates the minimum distribution amount required by law (generally at age 72 (age 70½ if born before July 1, 1949) or retirement, if later) and pays you that amount once a year.

 

Other Systematic Distribution Options. We may add additional systematic distribution options from time to time. You may obtain additional information relating to any of the systematic distribution options from your local representative or by contacting us at the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.”

 

Features of a Systematic Distribution Option

 

If permitted under your plan, a systematic distribution option allows you to receive regular payments from your account without moving into the income phase. By remaining in the accumulation phase, you retain certain rights and investment flexibility is retained and accumulation phase fees continue to apply. Because the account remains in the accumulation phase, all accumulation phase charges continue to apply.

 

Terminating a Systematic Distribution Option. Once a systematic distribution option is elected, the contract holder, or you if permitted by the plan, may revoke it at any time by submitting a written request to the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.” Any revocation will apply to the amount yet to be paid. Once an option is revoked for an account, it may not be elected again until the next calendar year, nor may any other systematic distribution option be elected.

 

 

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Tax Consequences. Taking a withdrawal under a systematic distribution option may have tax consequences. See “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS.”

 

 

 

DEATH BENEFIT

 

The contract provides a death benefit in the event of your death, which is payable to the beneficiary named under the contract (contract beneficiary).

 

During the Accumulation Phase

 

Payment Process:

·     Following your death, the contract beneficiary (on behalf of the plan beneficiary, if applicable) must provide the Company with proof of death acceptable to us and a payment request in good order;

 

 

This section provides information about the death benefit during the accumulation phase. For death benefit information applicable to the income phase, see “INCOME PHASE.”

·     The payment request should include selection of a benefit payment option; and

·     Within seven calendar days after we receive proof of death acceptable to us and payment request in good order at the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company,” we will mail payment, unless otherwise requested.

 

Until one of the benefit payment options listed below is selected, account dollars will remain invested as at the time of your death, and no distributions will be made.

 

Benefit Payment Options. The following payment options are available, if allowed by the Tax Code:

·     Lump-sum payment;

·     Payment in accordance with any of the available income phase payment options. See “INCOME PHASE – Payment Options”; or

·     Payment under an available systematic distribution option (subject to certain limitations).

 

The account value may also remain invested in the contract; however, the Tax Code limits how long the death benefit proceeds may be left in this option.

 

Payment of Death Benefit or Proceeds

 

Subject to the conditions and requirements of state law, full payment of the death benefit or proceeds (“Proceeds”) to a beneficiary may be made either into an interest bearing retained asset account that is backed by our general account or by check. For additional information about the payment options available to you, please refer to your claim forms or contact us at the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.” Beneficiaries should carefully review all settlement and payment options available under the contract and are encouraged to consult with a financial professional, tax and/or legal adviser before choosing a settlement or payment option.

 

The Retained Asset Account. The retained asset account, known as the Voya Personal Transition Account, is an interest bearing account backed by our general account. The retained asset account is not guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and, as part of our general account, is subject to the claims of our creditors. Beneficiaries that receive their payment through the retained asset account may access the entire Proceeds in the account at any time without penalty through a draftbook feature. The Company seeks to earn a profit on the account, and interest credited on the account may vary from time to time but will not be less than the minimum rate stated in the supplemental contract delivered to the beneficiary together with the paperwork to make a claim to the Proceeds. Interest earned on the Proceeds in the account may be less than could be earned if the Proceeds were invested outside of the account. Likewise, interest credited on the Proceeds in the account may be less than under other settlement or payment options available through the contract.

 

 

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The following options are also available; however, the Tax Code limits how long the death benefit proceeds may be left in these options:

·     Leaving your account value invested in the contract; or

·     Under some contracts, leaving your account value on deposit in the Company’s general account, and receiving monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual interest payments at the interest rate currently credited on such deposits. The beneficiary may withdraw the balance on deposit at any time or request to receive payment in accordance with any of the available income phase payment options. See “INCOME PHASE – Payment Options.”

 

The Value of the Death Benefit. The death benefit will be based on your account value as calculated on the next valuation following the date on which we receive proof of death and selection of a payout option in good order. Under some plans, the minimum death benefit is guaranteed not to fall below the total of all payments to the account, adjusted for any partial withdrawals. Interest on amounts in the fixed interest options, if any, will be paid from the date of death at a rate no less than required by law. For amounts held in GAA, any positive aggregate market value adjustment (the sum of all market value adjustments calculated due to a withdrawal) will be included in your account value. If a negative aggregate market value adjustment applies, it would be deducted only if the death benefit is withdrawn more than six months after your death. We describe the market value adjustment in APPENDIX I and in the GAA prospectus.

 

Tax Code Requirements. The Tax Code requires distribution of death benefit proceeds within a certain period of time and these requirements have recently changed generally for deaths after January 1, 2020. Failure to begin receiving death benefit payments within those time periods can result in tax penalties. Regardless of the method of payment, death benefit proceeds will generally be taxed to the beneficiary in the same manner as if you had received those payments. See “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS” for additional information.

 

 

 

INCOME PHASE

 

 

 

During the income phase, you stop contributing dollars to your account and start receiving payments from your accumulated account value.

 

Initiating Income Phase Payments. At least 30 days prior to the date you want to start receiving income phase payments, the contract holder or you, if permitted by the plan, must notify us in writing of the following:

·     Start date;

·     Payment option, see the income phase payment options table in this section;

·     Payment frequency (i.e., monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually);

·     Choice of fixed or variable payments;

·     Selection of an assumed net investment rate (only if variable payments are elected); and

·     Under some plans, certification from your employer and/or submission of the appropriate forms is also required.

 

We may have used the following terms in prior prospectuses:

·     Annuity Phase – Income Phase;

·     Annuity Option – Income Phase Payment Option;

·     Annuity Payment – Income Phase Payment; and

·     Annuitization – Initiating Income Phase Payments.

 

The account will continue in the accumulation phase until the contract holder or you, as applicable, properly initiate income phase payments. Once an income payment option is selected, it may not be changed; however, certain options allow you to withdraw a lump sum.

 

What Affects Income Phase Payments? Some of the factors that may affect income phase payments include: your age, your account value, the income phase payment option selected (including the frequency and duration of payments under the option selected), number of guaranteed payments (if any) selected, and whether you select variable or fixed payments. As a general rule, more frequent income phase payments will result in smaller individual income phase payments. Likewise, income phase payments that are anticipated over a longer period of time will also result in smaller individual income phase payments.

 

 

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Fixed Income Phase Payments. Amounts funding fixed income phase payments will be held in the Company’s general account. Fixed income phase payment amounts do not vary over time.

 

Variable Income Phase Payments. Amounts funding variable income phase payments will be held in the subaccount(s) selected. Not all subaccounts may be available during the income phase, and there may be limits on the transfers between subaccounts during the income phase.

 

Assumed Net Investment Rate. If you select variable income phase payments, an assumed net investment rate must also be selected. If you select a 5% rate, your first payment will be higher, but subsequent payments will increase only if the investment performance of the subaccounts you selected is greater than 5% annually, after deduction of fees. Payment amounts will decline if the investment performance is less than 5%, after deduction of fees.

 

If you select a 3.5% rate, your first income phase payment will be lower and subsequent payments will increase more rapidly or decline more slowly depending upon the investment performance of the subaccounts you selected.

 

For more information about selecting an assumed net investment rate, request a copy of the SAI by calling us. See “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.”

 

Minimum Income Phase Payment Amounts. The income phase payment option selected must result in one or both of the following:

·     A first payment of at least $20; or

·     Total yearly payments of at least $100.

 

If your account value is too low to meet these minimum payment amounts, the contract holder, on your behalf, must elect a lump-sum payment.

 

Charges Deducted. When you select an income phase payment option (one of the options listed in the tables immediately below), a mortality and expense risk charge and administrative charge, consisting of a daily deduction of up to 1.40% on an annual basis, will be deducted from amounts held in the subaccounts. This charge compensates us for mortality and expense risks we assume under income phase payment options and is applicable to all income phase payment options, including variable options under which we do not assume a mortality risk. In this situation, this charge will be used to cover expenses. Although we expect to earn a profit from this fee, we do not always do so. For variable options under which we do not assume a mortality risk, we may make a larger profit than under other options.

 

We do not charge a withdrawal charge for amounts applied to income phase payments.

 

Death Benefit During the Income Phase. The death benefits that may be available to a beneficiary are outlined in the following “Income Phase Payment Options” tables. If a lump-sum payment is due as a death benefit, we will make payment within seven calendar days after we receive proof of death acceptable to us and the payment request in good order at the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.” If the death benefit is not taken in a lump sum, your beneficiary must meet the distribution rules imposed by the Tax Code. These rules recently changed for deaths occurring after January 1, 2020. Failure to meet these rules can result in tax penalties. See “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS - Taxation of Qualified Contracts - Required Distributions Upon Death.”

 

Payment of Death Benefit or Proceeds

 

Subject to the conditions and requirements of state law, full payment of the death benefit or proceeds (“Proceeds”) to a beneficiary may be made either into an interest bearing retained asset account that is backed by our general account or by check. For additional information about the payment options available to you, please refer to your claim forms or contact us at the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.” Beneficiaries should carefully review all settlement and payment options available under the contract and are encouraged to consult with a financial professional, tax and/or legal adviser before choosing a settlement or payment option. See “DEATH BENEFIT – The Retained Asset Account” for more information about the retained asset account.

 

 

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Taxation. To avoid certain tax penalties, you and any beneficiary must meet the distribution rules imposed by the Tax Code. See “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS.”

 

Income Phase Payment Options

 

The following tables list the income phase payment options and accompanying death benefits which may be available under the contracts. The Tax Code and/or some contracts restrict the options and the terms available to you and/or your beneficiary. See “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS.” Check with your contract holder for details. We may offer additional payment options under the contract from time to time.

 

Terms used in the tables:

·     Annuitant: The person(s) on whose life expectancy the income phase payments are calculated; and

·     Beneficiary: The person designated to receive the death benefit payable under the contract.

 

Lifetime Income Phase Payment Options

Life Income

 

Length of Payments: For as long as the annuitant lives. It is possible that only one payment will be made should the annuitant die prior to the second payment’s due date.

Death Benefit-None: All payments end upon the annuitant’s death.

Life Income -

Guaranteed

Payments*

 

Length of Payments: For as long as the annuitant lives, with payments guaranteed for your choice of five to 30 years or as otherwise specified in the contract.

Death Benefit-Payment to the Beneficiary: If the annuitant dies before we have made all the guaranteed payments, we will continue to pay the beneficiary the remaining payments. Unless prohibited by a prior election of the contract holder, the beneficiary may elect to receive a lump-sum equal to the present value of the remaining guaranteed payments.

Life Income -

Two Lives

 

Length of Payments: For as long as either annuitant lives. It is possible that only one payment will be made should both annuitants die before the second payment’s due date.

Continuing Payments:

·     This option allows a choice of 100%, 66⅔% or 50% of the payment to continue to the surviving annuitant after the first death; or

·     100% of the payment to continue to the annuitant on the second annuitant’s death, and 50% of the payment to continue to the second annuitant on the annuitant’s death.

Death Benefit-None: All payments end after the deaths of both annuitants.

Life Income - Two Lives - Guaranteed

Payments*

 

Length of Payments: For as long as either annuitant lives, with payments guaranteed for five to 30 years, or as otherwise specified in the contract.

Continuing Payments: 100% of the payment will continue to the surviving annuitant after the first death.

Death Benefit-Payment to the Beneficiary: If both annuitants die before the guaranteed payments have all been paid, we will continue to pay the beneficiary the remaining payments. Unless prohibited by a prior election of the contract holder, the beneficiary may elect to receive a lump-sum payment equal to the present value of the remaining guaranteed payments.

Nonlifetime Income Phase Payment Options

Nonlifetime -

Guaranteed

Payments*

 

Length of Payments: Payments generally may be fixed or variable and may be made for five to 30 years. In certain cases a lump sum payment may be requested at any time (see below).

Death Benefit-Payment to the Beneficiary: If the annuitant dies before we make all the guaranteed payments, we will continue to pay the beneficiary the remaining payments. Unless prohibited by a prior election of the contract holder, the beneficiary may elect to receive a lump-sum payment equal to the present value of the remaining guaranteed payments, and we will not impose any early withdrawal charge.

 

Lump-sum Payment: If the “Nonlifetime - Guaranteed Payments” option is elected with variable payments, you may request at any time that all or a portion of the present value of the remaining payments be paid in one sum.

 

 

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*   Guaranteed period payments may not extend beyond the shorter of your life expectancy or until age 95 according to the appropriate annuity rate tables.

 


 

Calculation of Lump-sum Payments: If a lump-sum payment is available to a beneficiary or to you in the options above, the rate we use to calculate the present value of any remaining guaranteed payments is the same rate we use to calculate the income phase payments (i.e., the actual fixed rate used for the fixed payments, or the 3.5% or 5% assumed net investment rate for variable payments).

 

Lump-sum payment will be sent within seven calendar days after we receive the request for payment in good order at the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.”

 

 

 

 

FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS

 

 

 

 

In this Section:

·     Introduction;

·     Taxation of Qualified Contracts;

·     Possible Changes in Taxation; and

·     Taxation of the Company.

 

When consulting a tax and/or legal adviser, be certain that he or she has expertise with respect to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the “Tax Code” that apply to your tax concerns.

Introduction

 

The contract described in this prospectus is designed to be treated as an annuity for U.S. federal income tax purposes. This section discusses our understanding of current federal income tax laws affecting the contract. The U.S. federal income tax treatment of the contract is complex and sometimes uncertain. You should keep the following in mind when reading this section:

·     Your tax position (or the tax position of the beneficiary, as applicable) determines the federal taxation of amounts held or paid out under the contract;

·     Tax laws change. It is possible that a change in the future could affect contracts issued in the past, including the contract described in this prospectus;

·     This section addresses some, but not all, applicable federal income tax rules and generally does not discuss federal estate and gift tax implications, state and local taxes or any other tax provisions;

 

 

·     We do not make any guarantee about the tax treatment of the contract or transactions involving the contract; and

·     No assurance can be given that the IRS would not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to any of those set forth below.

 

We do not intend this information to be tax advice. No attempt is made to provide more than a general summary of information about the use of the contract with tax-qualified retirement arrangements, and the Tax Code may contain other restrictions and conditions that are not included in this summary. You should consult with a tax and/or legal adviser for advice about the effect of federal income tax laws, state tax laws or any other tax laws affecting the contract or any transactions involving the contract.

 

Qualified Contracts. The contract described in this prospectus may be purchased on a tax-qualified basis (“qualified contracts”). Qualified contracts are designed for use by individuals and/or employers whose purchase payments are comprised solely of proceeds from and/or contributions to retirement plans or programs that are intended to qualify as plans or programs entitled to special favorable income tax treatment under Sections 401(a), 401(k), 403(a), or 403(b) of the Tax Code. Employers or individuals intending to use the contract with such plans should seek legal and tax advice.

 

Taxation of Qualified Contracts

Eligible Retirement Plans and Programs.

 

The contract may be purchased with the following retirement plans and programs to accumulate retirement savings:

·     401(a), 401(k) and 403(a) Plans. Sections 401(a), 401(k), and 403(a) of the Tax Code permit certain employers to establish various types of retirement plans for employees, and permit self-employed individuals to establish these plans for themselves and their employees; and

·     403(b) Plans. Section 403(b) of the Tax Code allows employees of certain Tax Code Section 501(c)(3) organizations and public schools to exclude from their gross income the purchase payments made, within certain limits, to a contract that will provide an annuity for the employee’s retirement.

 

 

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Taxation

 

The tax rules applicable to qualified contracts vary according to the type of qualified contract, the specific terms and conditions of the qualified contract, and the terms and conditions of the qualified plan or program. The ultimate effect of federal income taxes on the amounts held under a qualified contract, or on income phase (i.e.., annuity) payments from a qualified contract, depends on the type of qualified contract or program as well as your particular facts and circumstances. Special favorable tax treatment may be available for certain types of contributions and distributions. In addition, certain requirements must be satisfied in purchasing a qualified contract with proceeds from a tax-qualified plan or program in order to continue receiving favorable tax treatment.

 

Adverse tax consequences may result from:

·     Contributions in excess of specified limits;

·     Distributions before age 59½ (subject to certain exceptions);

·     Distributions that do not conform to specified commencement and minimum distribution rules; and

·     Other specified circumstances.

 

Some qualified plans and programs are subject to additional distribution or other requirements that are not incorporated into the contract described in this prospectus. No attempt is made to provide more than general information about the use of the contract with qualified plans and programs. Contract owners, sponsoring employers, participants, annuitants, and beneficiaries are cautioned that the rights of any person to any benefit under these qualified plans and programs may be subject to the terms and conditions of the plan or program, regardless of the terms and conditions of the contract. The Company is not bound by the terms and conditions of such plans and programs to the extent such terms contradict the language of the contract, unless we consent in writing.

 

Contract owners, sponsoring employers, participants, annuitants, and beneficiaries generally are responsible for determining that contributions, distributions and other transactions with respect to the contract comply with applicable law. Therefore, you should seek tax and/or legal advice regarding the suitability of a contract for your particular situation. The following discussion assumes that qualified contracts are purchased with proceeds from and/or contributions under retirement plans or programs that qualify for the intended special federal tax treatment.

 

Tax Deferral. Under federal tax laws, earnings on amounts held in annuity contracts are generally not taxed until they are withdrawn. However, in the case of a qualified plan (as described in this prospectus), an annuity contract is not necessary to obtain this favorable tax treatment and does not provide any tax benefits beyond the deferral already available to the qualified plan itself. Annuities do provide other features and benefits (such as the guaranteed death benefit or the option of lifetime income phase options at established rates) that may be valuable to you. You should discuss your alternatives with a qualified financial representative taking into account the additional fees and expenses you may incur in an annuity.

 

Contributions

 

In order to be excludable from gross income for federal income tax purposes, total annual contributions to certain qualified plans and programs are limited by the Tax Code. We provide general information on these requirements for certain plans and programs below. You should consult with a tax and/or legal adviser in connection with contributions to a qualified contract.

 

401(a), 401(k), 403(a) and 403(b) Plans. The total annual contributions (including pre-tax contributions) by you and your employer cannot exceed, generally, the lesser of 100% of your compensation or $58,000 (as indexed for 2021). Compensation means your compensation for the year from the employer sponsoring the plan and includes any elective deferrals under Tax Code Section 402(g) and any amounts not includible in gross income under Tax Code Sections 125 or 457.

 

This limit applies to your contributions as well as to any contributions made by your employer on your behalf. An additional requirement limits your salary reduction contributions to a 401(k) or 403(b) plan to generally no more than $19,500 (as indexed for 2021). Contribution limits are subject to annual adjustments for cost-of-living increases. Your own limit may be higher or lower, depending upon certain conditions.

 

 

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Purchase payments to your account(s) will generally be excluded from your gross income.

 

Catch-up Contributions. Notwithstanding the contribution limits noted above, if permitted by the plan, a participant in a 401(k) or 403(b) plan who is at least age 50 by the end of the participant’s taxable year may contribute an additional amount (“Age 50 Catch-ups”) not to exceed the lesser of: 

·     $6,500; or

·     The participant’s compensation for the year reduced by any other elective deferrals of the participant for the year.

 

For advice on using a catch-up provision, please consult your own tax and/or legal adviser.

 

Distributions – General

 

Certain tax rules apply to distributions from the contract. A distribution is any amount taken from a contract including withdrawals, income phase (i.e. annuity) payments and death benefit proceeds. If a portion of a distribution is taxable, the distribution will be reported to the IRS.

 

401(a), 401(k), 403(a) and 403(b) Plans. Distributions from these plans are generally taxed as received unless one of the following is true:

·     The distribution is an eligible rollover distribution and is directly transferred or rolled over within 60 days to another plan eligible to receive rollovers or to a traditional IRA in accordance with the Tax Code;

·     You made after-tax contributions to the plan. In this case, depending upon the type of distribution, the amount will be taxed on all or part of the earnings on the contributions according to the rules detailed in the Tax Code; or

·     The distribution is a qualified health insurance premium of a retired public safety officer as defined in the Pension Protection Act of 2006.

 

A distribution is an eligible rollover distribution unless it is:

·     Part of a series of substantially equal periodic payments (at least one per year) made over the life (or life expectancy) of the participant or the joint lives  (or joint life expectancies) of the participant and his designated beneficiary or for a specified period of ten years or more;

·     A required minimum distribution under Tax Code Section 401(a)(9);

·     A hardship withdrawal; or

·     Otherwise not recognized under applicable regulations as eligible for rollover.

 

10% Additional Tax. The Tax Code imposes a 10% additional tax on the taxable portion of any distribution from a contract used with a 401(a), 401(k), 403(a) or 403(b) plan (collectively, qualified plans).

 

Exceptions to the 10% additional tax may apply if:

·     You have attained age 59½;

·     You have become disabled, as defined in the Tax Code;

·     You have died and the distribution is to your beneficiary;

·     The distribution amount is rolled over tax free into another eligible retirement plan or to a traditional or Roth IRA in accordance with the terms of the Tax Code;

·     The distribution is paid directly to the government in accordance with an IRS levy;

·     The distribution is a qualified reservist distribution as defined under the Tax Code;

·     The distribution is a qualified birth or adoption distribution;

·     The distribution is eligible for penalty relief extended to victims of certain natural disasters;

·     You have unreimbursed medical expenses that are deductible (without regard to whether you itemized deductions);

·     You have separated from service with the plan sponsor at or after age 55;

·     You are a qualified public safety employee taking a distribution from a governmental plan and you separated from service after age 50;

·     You have separated from service with the plan sponsor and the distribution amount is made in substantially equal periodic payments (at least annually) over your life (or life expectancy) or the joint lives (or joint life expectancies) of you and your designated beneficiary; or

·     The withdrawal amount is paid to an alternate payee under a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (“QDRO”).

 

 

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The Tax Code may provide other exceptions or impose other penalty taxes in other circumstances.

 

Distributions – Eligibility

 

Distributions from qualified plans (as described in this prospectus) generally may occur only upon the occurrence of certain events. The terms of your plan will govern when you are eligible to take a distribution from the plan. The following describes circumstances when you may be able to take a distribution from certain more common types of plans.

 

401(a) Pension Plans. Subject to the terms of your 401(a) pension plan, distributions generally may occur upon:

·     Retirement;

·     Death;

·     Disability;

·     Severance from employment;

·     Attainment of normal retirement age;

·     Attainment of age 59½; or

·     Termination of the plan.

 

Such distributions remain subject to other applicable restrictions under the Tax Code.

 

401(k) Plans. Subject to the terms of your 401(k) plan, distributions from your 401(k) employee account, and possibly all or a portion of your 401(k) employer account, generally may occur only upon:

·     Retirement;

·     Death;

·     Attainment of age 59½;

·     Severance from employment;

·     Disability;

·     The birth or adoption of a child;

·     Financial hardship (for 2018 and earlier, contributions only, not earnings); or

·     Termination of the plan; or

·     Meeting other circumstances as allowed by federal law, regulations or rulings.

 

Such distributions remain subject to other applicable restrictions under the Tax Code.

 

403(b) Plans. Subject to the terms of your 403(b) plan, distribution of certain salary reduction contributions and earnings generally may occur only upon:

·     Retirement

·     Death;

·     Attainment of age 59½;

·     Severance from employment;

·     Disability;

·     The birth or adoption of a child;

·     Financial hardship (contributions only, not earnings);

·     Termination of the plan; or

·     Meeting other circumstances as allowed by federal law, regulations or rulings.

 

Such distributions remain subject to other applicable restrictions under the Tax Code.

 

Section 403(b) regulations prohibit the distribution of amounts attributable to employer contributions before the earlier of your severance from employment or prior to the occurrence of some event as provided under your employer’s plan, such as after a fixed number of years, the attainment of a stated age, or a disability.

 

 

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If the Company agrees to accept amounts exchanged from a Tax Code Section 403(b)(7) custodial account, such amounts will be subject to the withdrawal restrictions set forth in Tax Code Section 403(b)(7)(A)(ii).

 

Before we process a withdrawal request we generally are required to confirm with your 403(b) plan sponsor or otherwise that the withdrawals you request from a 403(b) contract comply with applicable tax requirements.

 

Lifetime Required Minimum Distributions (401(a), 401(k), 403(a) and 403(b) Plans)

 

To avoid certain tax penalties, you and any designated beneficiary must also satisfy the required minimum distribution rules set forth in the Tax Code. These rules dictate the following:

·     The start date for distributions;

·     The time period in which all amounts in your contract(s) must be distributed; and

·     Distribution amounts.

 

Start Date. Generally, you must begin receiving distributions by April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which you attain age 72 (age 70½ if born before July 1, 1949) or in the case of an employer-sponsored plan, April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which you retire, whichever occurs later, unless:

·     Under 401(a) or 401(k) plans, you are a 5% owner, in which case such distributions must begin by April 1 of the calendar year following the calendar year in which you attain age 72 (age 70½ if born before July 1, 1949); or

·     Under 403(b) plans, the Company maintains separate records of amounts held as of December 31, 1986. In this case distribution of these amounts generally must begin by the end of the calendar year in which you attain age 75. However, if you take any distributions in excess of the minimum required amount, then special rules require that the excess be distributed from the December 31, 1986 balance.

 

Time Period. You must receive distributions from the contract over a period not extending beyond one of the following time periods:

·     Over your life or the joint lives of you and your designated beneficiary; or

·     Over a period not greater than your life expectancy or the joint life expectancies of you and your designated beneficiary.

 

Distribution Amounts. The amount of each required minimum distribution must be calculated in accordance with Tax Code Section 401(a)(9). Before annuity payments begin, the required minimum distribution amount is generally determined by dividing the entire interest in the account as of December 31 of the preceding year by the applicable distribution period. The entire interest in the account includes the amount of any outstanding rollover, transfer, and recharacterization, if applicable, and the actuarial present value of other benefits provided under the account, such as guaranteed death benefits and any optional living benefit. If annuity payments have begun under an annuity option that satisfies the Tax Code Section 401(a)(9) regulations, such payments will generally be viewed as satisfying your required minimum distribution.

 

50% Excise Tax. If you fail to receive the required minimum distribution for any tax year, a 50% excise tax is imposed on the required amount that was not distributed. In certain circumstances this excise tax may be waived by the IRS.

 

Further information regarding required minimum distributions may be found in your contract or certificate.

 

Required Distributions Upon Death (401(a), 401(k), 403(a) and 403(b) Plans)

 

Upon your death, any remaining interest in a 401(a), 401(k), 403(a) or 403(b) plan must be distributed in accordance with federal income tax requirements under Section 401(a)(9) of the Tax Code. The death benefit provisions of your contract will be interpreted to comply with those requirements. The post-death distribution requirements were amended, applicable generally with respect to deaths occurring after 2019, by the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act (“SECURE Act”), which was part of the larger Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020. The post-death distribution requirements under prior law continue to apply in certain circumstances.

 

 

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Prior Law. Under prior law, if an employee under an employer sponsored retirement plan dies prior to the required beginning date, the remaining interest must be distributed (1) within five years after the death (the “five-year rule”), or (2) over the life of the designated beneficiary, or over a period not extending beyond the life expectancy of the designated beneficiary, provided that such distributions commence within one year after death (the “lifetime payout rule”). If the employee dies on or after the required beginning date (including after the date distributions have commenced in the form of an annuity), the remaining interest must be distributed at least as rapidly as under the method of distribution being used as of the date of death (the “at-least-as-rapidly rule”).

 

The New Law. Under the new law, if you die after 2019, and you have a designated beneficiary, any remaining interest must be distributed within ten years after your death, unless the designated beneficiary is an eligible designated beneficiary (“EDB”) or some other exception applies. A designated beneficiary is any individual designated as a beneficiary by the employee. An EDB is any designated beneficiary who is (1) your surviving spouse, (2) your minor child, (3) disabled, (4) chronically ill, or (5) an individual not more than ten years younger than you. An individual’s status as an EDB is determined on the date of your death. This ten-year post-death distribution period applies regardless of whether you die before your required beginning date or you die on or after that date (including after distributions have commenced in the form of an annuity). However, if the beneficiary is an EDB and the EDB dies before the entire interest is distributed under this ten-year rule, the remaining interest must be distributed within ten years after the EDB’s death (i.e., a new ten-year distribution period begins).

 

Instead of taking distributions under the new ten-year rule, an EDB can stretch distributions over life, or over a period not extending beyond life expectancy, provided that such distributions commence within one year of your death, subject to certain special rules. In particular, if the EDB dies before the remaining interest is distributed under this stretch rule, the remaining interest must be distributed within ten years after the EDB’s death (regardless of whether the remaining distribution period under the stretch rule was more or less than ten years). In addition, if your minor child is an EDB, the child will cease to be an EDB on the date the child reaches the age of majority, and any remaining interest must be distributed within ten years after that date (regardless of whether the remaining distribution period under the stretch rule was more or less than ten years).

 

If your beneficiary is not an individual, such as a charity, your estate, or in some cases a trust, any remaining interest after your death generally must be distributed under prior law in accordance with the five-year rule or the at-least-as-rapidly rule, as applicable (but not the lifetime payout rule). However, if your beneficiary is a trust and all the beneficiaries of the trust are individuals, the new law may apply pursuant to special rules that treat the beneficiaries of the trust as designated beneficiaries, including special rules allowing a beneficiary of a trust who is disabled or chronically ill to stretch the distribution of their interest over their life or life expectancy in some cases. You should consult a professional tax adviser about the federal income tax consequences of your beneficiary designations, particularly if a trust is involved.

 

More generally, the new law applies if you die after 2019, subject to several exceptions. In particular, if you are an employee under a governmental plan, such as a governmental 457(b) plan, the new law applies to your interest in that plan if you die after 2021. In addition, if your plan is maintained pursuant to one or more collective bargaining agreements, the new law generally applies to your interest in that plan if you die after 2021 (unless the collective bargaining agreements terminate earlier).

 

In addition, the new post-death distribution requirements generally do not apply if the employee died prior to January 1, 2020. However, if the designated beneficiary of the deceased employee dies after January 1, 2020, any remaining interest must be distributed within ten years of the designated beneficiary’s death. Hence, this ten-year rule generally will apply to a contract issued prior to 2020 which continues to be held by a designated beneficiary of an employee who died prior to 2020.

 

It is important to note that under prior law, annuity payments that commenced under a method that satisfied the distribution requirements while the employee was alive could continue to be made under that method after the death of the employee. Under the new law, however, if you commence taking distributions in the form of an annuity that can continue after your death, such as in the form of a joint and survivor annuity or an annuity with a guaranteed period of more than ten years, any distributions after your death that are scheduled to be made beyond the applicable distribution period imposed under the new law might need to be accelerated at the end of that period (or otherwise modified after your death if permitted under federal tax law and by us) in order to comply with the new post-death distribution requirements.

 

 

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Certain transition rules may apply. Please consult your tax adviser.

 

Start Dates for Spousal Beneficiaries. Under the new law, as under prior law, if your beneficiary is your spouse, your surviving spouse can delay the application of the post-death distribution requirements until after your surviving spouse’s death by transferring the remaining interest tax-free to your surviving spouse’s own IRA.

 

The post-death distribution requirements are complex and unclear in numerous respects. The Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Department of the Treasury have issued very little guidance on the new law. In addition, the manner in which these requirements will apply will depend on your particular facts and circumstances. You may wish to consult a professional tax adviser for tax advice as to your particular situation.

 

Withholding

 

Any taxable distributions under the contract are generally subject to withholding. Federal income tax withholding rates vary according to the type of distribution and the recipient’s tax status.

 

401(a), 401(k), 403(a) and 403(b) Plans. Generally, eligible rollover distributions from these plans are subject to a mandatory 20% federal income tax withholding. However, mandatory withholding will not be required if you elect a direct rollover of the distributions to an eligible retirement plan or in the case of certain other distributions described in the Tax Code.

 

Non-Resident Aliens. If you or your designated beneficiary is a non-resident alien, withholding will generally be 30% based on the individual’s citizenship, the country of domicile and tax treaty status.

 

Assignment and Other Transfers

 

401(a), 401(k), 403(a) and 403(b) Plans. Your beneficial interest in the contract may not be assigned or transferred to persons other than:

·     A plan participant as a means to provide benefit payments;

·     An alternate payee under a QDRO in accordance with Tax Code Section 414(p);

·     The Company as collateral for a loan; or

·     The enforcement of a federal income tax lien or levy.

 

Same-Sex Marriages

 

The contract provides that upon your death a surviving spouse may have certain continuation rights that he or she may elect to exercise for the contract’s death benefit and any joint-life coverage under a living benefit. All contract provisions relating to spousal continuation are available only to a person who meets the definition of “spouse” under federal law. U.S. Treasury Department regulations provide that for federal tax purposes, the term “spouse” does not include individuals (whether of the opposite sex or the same sex) who have entered into a registered domestic partnership, civil union, or other similar formal relationship that is not denominated as a marriage under the laws of the state where the relationship was entered into, regardless of domicile. As a result, if a beneficiary of a deceased owner and the owner were parties to such a relationship, the beneficiary will be required by federal tax law to take distributions from the contract in the manner applicable to non-spouse beneficiaries and will not be able to continue the contract. Please consult your tax and/or legal adviser for further information about this subject.

 

Possible Changes in Taxation

 

Although the likelihood of changes in tax legislation, regulation rulings and other interpretation thereof is uncertain, there is always the possibility that the tax treatment of the contracts could change by legislation or other means. It is also possible that any change could be retroactive (i.e., effective before the date of the change). You should consult a tax and/or legal adviser with respect to legislative developments and their effect on the contract.

 

 

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Taxation of the Company

 

We are taxed as a life insurance company under the Tax Code. The separate account is not a separate entity from us. Therefore, it is not taxed separately as a “regulated investment company” but is taxed as part of the Company.

 

We automatically apply investment income and capital gains attributable to the separate account to increase reserves under the contracts. Because of this, under existing federal tax law we believe that any such income and gains will not be taxed. Because we do not expect that we will incur any federal income tax liability attributable to the separate account we do not intend to make any provision for such taxes. However, changes in the tax laws and/or in their interpretation may result in our being taxed on income or gains attributable to the separate account. In this case we may impose a charge against a separate account (with respect to some or all of the contracts) to set aside provisions to pay such taxes. We may deduct this amount from the separate account, including from your contract value invested in the subaccounts.

 

In calculating our corporate income tax liability, we may claim certain corporate income tax benefits associated with the investment company assets, including separate account assets, which are treated as Company assets under applicable income tax law. These benefits may reduce our overall corporate income tax liability. Under current law, such benefits include foreign tax credits and corporate dividends received deductions. We do not pass the tax benefits to the holders of the separate account because (i) the contract owners are not the owners of the assets generating these benefits under applicable income tax law and (ii) we do not currently include Company income taxes in the tax charges you pay under the contract. We reserve the right to change these tax practices.

 

 

CONTRACT DISTRIBUTION

 

General

 

The Company’s subsidiary, Voya Financial Partners, LLC, serves as the principal underwriter for the contracts. Voya Financial Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is registered as a broker-dealer with the SEC. Voya Financial Partners, LLC is also a member of FINRA and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Voya Financial Partners, LLC’s principal office is located at One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774.

 

We sell the contracts through licensed insurance agents who are registered representatives of broker-dealers that have entered into selling agreements with Voya Financial Partners, LLC. We refer to these broker-dealers as “distributors.” Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is a distributor affiliated with the Company that has entered into a selling agreement with Voya Financial Partners, LLC for the sale of our variable annuity contracts.

 

Registered representatives of distributors who solicit sales of the contracts typically receive a portion of the compensation paid to the distributor in the form of commissions or other compensation, depending upon the agreement between the distributor and the registered representative. This compensation, as well as other incentives or payments, is not paid directly by contract owners or the separate account but instead is paid by us through Voya Financial Partners, LLC. We intend to recoup this compensation and other sales expenses paid to distributors through fees and charges imposed under the contracts.

 

 

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Compensation Arrangements. The commissions paid on transferred assets and recurring payments made during the first year of the participant account range from 2% to 6%. After the first year of the participant account, renewal commissions up to 3% may be paid on recurring payments up to the amount of the previous year’s payments, and commissions of up to 6% may be paid on recurring payments in excess of this amount. In addition, the Company may pay an asset-based commission ranging up to 0.25%. In addition, we may also pay ongoing annual compensation of up to 40% of the commissions paid during the year in connection with certain premium received during that year, if the registered representative attains a certain threshold of sales of Company contracts. Individual registered representatives may receive all or a portion of compensation paid to their distributor, depending upon the firm’s practices. Commissions and annual payments, when combined, could exceed 6% of total premium payments. In certain situations, we may reduce the compensation we pay if we have agreed with a plan sponsor to reimburse expenses related to the service of the plan’s third party administrator. To the extent permitted by SEC and FINRA rules and other applicable laws and regulations, we may also pay or allow other promotional incentives or payments in the form of cash payments or other compensation to distributors, which may require the registered representative to attain a certain threshold of sales of Company products. These other promotional incentives or payments may not be offered to all distributors, and may be limited only to Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and other distributors affiliated with the Company.

 

We may also enter into special compensation arrangements with certain distributors based on those firms’ aggregate or anticipated sales of the contracts or other criteria. These arrangements may include commission specials, in which additional commissions may be paid in connection with purchase payments received for a limited time period, within the maximum commission rates noted above. These special compensation arrangements will not be offered to all distributors, and the terms of such arrangements may differ among distributors based on various factors. These special compensation arrangements may also be limited only to Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. and other distributors affiliated with the Company. Any such compensation payable to a distributor will not result in any additional direct charge to you by us.

 

Some personnel may receive various types of non-cash compensation as special sales incentives, including trips, and we may also pay for some personnel to attend educational and/or business seminars. Any such compensation will be paid in accordance with SEC and FINRA rules. Employees of the Company or its affiliates (including wholesaling employees) may receive more compensation when funds advised by the Company or its affiliates (“affiliated funds”) are selected by a contract holder than when unaffiliated funds are selected. Additionally, management personnel of the Company, and of its affiliated broker-dealers, may receive additional compensation if the overall amount of investments in funds advised by the Company or its affiliates meets certain target levels or increases over time. Compensation for certain management personnel, including sales management personnel, may be enhanced if management personnel meet or exceed goals for sales of the contracts, or if the overall amount of investments in the contracts and other products issued or advised by the Company or its affiliates increases over time. Certain management personnel may also receive compensation that is a specific percentage of the commissions paid to distributors or of purchase payments received under the contracts, or which may be a flat dollar amount that varies based upon other factors including management’s ability to meet or exceed service requirements, sell new contracts or retain existing contracts, or sell additional service features such as a common remitting program.

 

In addition to direct cash compensation for sales of contracts described above, through Voya Financial Partners, LLC we may also pay distributors additional compensation or reimbursement of expenses for their efforts in selling contracts to you and other customers. These amounts may include:

·     Marketing/distribution allowances that may be based on the percentages of purchase payments received, the aggregate commissions paid and/or the aggregate assets held in relation to certain types of designated insurance products issued by the Company and/or its affiliates during the year;

·     Loans or advances of commissions in anticipation of future receipt of purchase payments (a form of lending to registered representatives). These loans may have advantageous terms, such as reduction or elimination of the interest charged on the loan and/or forgiveness of the principal amount of the loan, which may be conditioned on sales;

·     Education and training allowances to facilitate our attendance at certain educational and training meetings to provide information and training about our products. We also hold training programs from time to time at our own expense;

·     Sponsorship payments or reimbursements for distributors to use in sales contests and/or meetings for their registered representatives who sell our products. We do not hold contests based solely on sales of this product;

·     Certain overrides and other benefits that may include cash compensation based on the amount of earned commissions, representative recruiting or other activities that promote the sale of contracts; and

 

 

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·     Additional cash or noncash compensation and reimbursements permissible under existing law. This may include, but is not limited to, cash incentives, merchandise, trips, occasional entertainment, meals and tickets to sporting events, client appreciation events, business and educational enhancement items, payment for travel expenses (including meals and lodging) to pre-approved training and education seminars, and payment for advertising and sales campaigns.

 

We pay dealer concessions, wholesaling fees, overrides, bonuses, other allowances and benefits and the costs of all other incentives or training programs from our resources, which include the fees and charges imposed under the contracts.

 

The following is a list of the top 25 distributors that, during 2020, received the most compensation, in the aggregate, from us in connection with the sale of registered variable annuity contracts issued by the Company, ranked by total dollars received:

 

·     Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc.;

·     Regulus Advisors, LLC;

·     LPL Financial LLC;

·     Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC;

·     Voya Financial Advisors, Inc.;

·     Kestra Investment Services, LLC;

·     Royal Alliance Associates, Inc.;

·     Pensionmark Securities, LLC;

·     American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc.;

·     Securities America, Inc.;

·     Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, Inc.;

·     Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation;

·     Cetera Advisors LLC;

·     Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.;

·     Woodbury Financial Services, Inc.;

·     Cetera Advisor Networks LLC;

·     MMA Securities LLC;

·     PlanMember Securities Corporation;

·     Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc.;

·     IMA Wealth, Inc.;

·     First Allied Securities, Inc.;

·     NYLIFE Securities LLC;

·     SagePoint Financial, Inc.;

·     Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC; and

·     Lockton Investment Securities, LLC.

 

This is a general discussion of the types and levels of compensation paid by us for the sale of our variable annuity contracts. It is important for you to know that the payment of volume or sales-based compensation to a distributor or registered representative may provide that registered representative a financial incentive to promote our contracts over those of another company, and may also provide a financial incentive to promote one of our contracts over another.

 

The names of the distributor and the registered representative responsible for your account are stated in your enrollment materials.

 

Third Party Compensation Arrangements. Please be aware that:

·     The Company may seek to promote itself and the contracts by sponsoring or contributing to events sponsored by various associations, professional organizations and labor organizations;

·     The Company may make payments to associations and organizations, including labor organizations, which endorse or otherwise recommend the contracts to their membership. If an endorsement is a factor in your contract purchasing decision, more information on the payment arrangement, if any, is available upon your request; and

·     At the direction of the contract holder, we may make payments to the contract holder, its representatives or third party service providers intended to defray or cover the costs of plan or program related administration.

 

 

OTHER TOPICS

 

Order Processing

 

In certain circumstances, we may need to correct the pricing associated with an order that has been processed. In such circumstances, we may incur a loss or receive a gain depending upon the price of the fund when the order was executed and the price of the fund when the order is corrected. Losses may be covered from our assets and gains that may result from such order correction will be retained by us as additional compensation associated with order processing.

 

 

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Anti-Money Laundering

 

In order to protect against the possible misuse of our products in money laundering or terrorist financing, we have adopted an anti-money laundering program satisfying the requirements of the USA PATRIOT Act and other current anti-money laundering laws. Among other things, this program requires us, our agents and customers to comply with certain procedures and standards that will allow us to verify the identity of the sponsoring organization and that contributions and loan repayments are not derived from improper sources.

 

Under our anti-money laundering program, we may require customers, and/or beneficiaries to provide sufficient evidence of identification, and we reserve the right to verify any information provided to us by accessing information databases maintained internally or by outside firms.

 

We may also refuse to accept certain forms of payments or loan repayments (traveler’s cheques, for example) or restrict the amount of certain forms of payments or loan repayments. In addition, we may require information as to why a particular form of payment was used (third party checks, for example) and the source of the funds of such payment in order to determine whether or not we will accept it. Use of an unacceptable form of payment may result in us returning the payment to you.

 

Applicable laws designed to prevent terrorist financing and money laundering might, in certain circumstances, require us to block certain transactions until authorization is received from the appropriate regulator. We may also be required to provide additional information about you and your contract to government regulators.

 

Our anti-money laundering program is subject to change without notice to take account of changes in applicable laws or regulations and our ongoing assessment of our exposure to illegal activity.

 

Unclaimed Property

 

Every state has some form of unclaimed property laws that impose varying legal and practical obligations on insurers and, indirectly, on contract owners, insureds, beneficiaries and other payees of proceeds. Unclaimed property laws generally provide for escheatment to the state of unclaimed proceeds under various circumstances.

 

Contract owners are urged to keep their own, as well as their beneficiaries’ and other payees’, information up to date, including full names, postal and electronic media addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. Such updates should be communicated to our Service Center in writing at the address referenced under “CONTRACT Overview ‒ Questions:  Contacting the Company” or by calling 1-800-584-6001.

 

Cyber Security

 

Like others in our industry, we are subject to operational and information security risks resulting from "cyber-attacks", "hacking" or similar illegal or unauthorized intrusions into computer systems and networks. These risks include, among other things, the theft, misuse, corruption and destruction of data maintained online or digitally, denial of service attacks on websites and other operational disruption and unauthorized release of confidential customer information. Although we seek to limit our vulnerability to such risks through technological and other means and we rely on industry standard commercial technologies to maintain the security of our information systems, it is not possible to anticipate or prevent all potential forms of cyber-attack or to guarantee our ability to fully defend against all such attacks. In addition, due to the sensitive nature of much of the financial and similar personal information we maintain, we may be at particular risk for targeting.

 

 

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Cyber-attacks affecting us, any third party administrator, the underlying funds, intermediaries and other affiliated or third-party service providers may adversely affect us and your account value. For instance, cyber-attacks may interfere with our processing of contract transactions, including the processing of orders from our website or with the underlying funds, impact our ability to calculate AUVs, cause the release and possible destruction of confidential customer or business information, impede order processing, subject us and/or our service providers and intermediaries to regulatory fines and financial losses and/or cause reputational damage. Cyber security risks may also affect the issuers of securities in which the underlying funds invest, which may cause the funds underlying your contract to lose value. There can be no assurance that we or the underlying funds or our service providers will avoid losses affecting your contract that result from cyber-attacks or information security breaches in the future.

 

Contract Modification

 

We may change the contract as required by federal or state law. In addition, we may, upon 30 days’ written notice to the contract holder, make other changes to group contracts that would apply only to individuals who become participants under that contract after the effective date of such changes. If the group contract holder does not agree to a change, we reserve the right to refuse to establish new accounts under the contract. Certain changes will require the approval of appropriate state or federal regulatory authorities.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

We are not aware of any pending legal proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s ability to meet its obligations under the contract, Voya Financial Partners, LLC’s ability to distribute the contract, or upon the separate account.

 

·     Litigation. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company and/or Voya Financial Partners, LLC, is a defendant in a number of litigation matters arising from the conduct of its business, both in the ordinary course and otherwise. In some of these matters, claimants seek to recover very large or indeterminate amounts, including compensatory, punitive, treble and exemplary damages. Modern pleading practice in the U.S. permits considerable variation in the assertion of monetary damages and other relief. The variability in pleading requirements and past experience demonstrates that the monetary and other relief that may be requested in a lawsuit or claim oftentimes bears little relevance to the merits or potential value of a claim.

·     Regulatory Matters. As with other financial services companies, the Company and its affiliates, including Voya Financial Partners, LLC, periodically receive informal and formal requests for information from various state and federal governmental agencies and self-regulatory organizations in connection with inquiries and investigations of the products and practices of the Company or the financial services industry. It is the practice of the Company to cooperate fully in these matters.

 

The outcome of a litigation or regulatory matter and the amount or range of potential loss is difficult to forecast and estimating potential losses requires significant management judgment. It is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome for all pending litigation and regulatory matters and given the large and indeterminate amounts sought and the inherent unpredictability of such matters, it is possible that an adverse outcome in certain litigation or regulatory matters could, from time to time, have a material adverse effect upon the Company's results of operations or cash flows in a particular quarterly or annual period.

 

Payment Delay or Suspension

 

We reserve the right to suspend or postpone the date of any payment of benefits or processing these transactions beyond the seven permitted days, under any of the following circumstances:

·     On any business day when the NYSE is closed (except customary weekend and holiday closings) or when trading on the NYSE is restricted;

·     When an emergency exists as determined by the SEC; or

·     During any other periods the SEC may, by order, permit for the protection of investors.

 

 

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The conditions under which restricted trading or an emergency exists shall be determined by the rules and regulations of the SEC.

 

Payment of benefits or values may also be delayed or suspended as required by court order or any regulatory action.

 

Transfer of Ownership; Assignment

 

An assignment of a contract will only be binding on us if it is made in writing and sent to us at the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.” We will use reasonable procedures to confirm that the assignment is authentic, including verification of signature. If we fail to follow our own procedures, we will be liable for any losses to you directly resulting from the failure. Otherwise, we are not responsible for the validity of any assignment. The rights of the contract holder and the interest of the annuitant and any beneficiary will be subject to the rights of any assignee we have on our records.

 

Intent to Confirm Quarterly

 

We will provide confirmation of scheduled transactions quarterly rather than immediately to the participant.

 

 

CONTENTS OF THE STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

The SAI contains more specific information on the separate account and the contract, as well as the financial statements of the separate account and the Company. A list of the contents of the SAI is set forth below:

 

 

Page

GENERAL INFORMATION AND HISTORY

2

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C

2

OFFERING AND PURCHASE OF CONTRACTS

2

INCOME PHASE PAYMENTS

3

PERFORMANCE REPORTING

4

SALES MATERIAL AND ADVERTISING

4

EXPERTS

5

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT

1

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

C-1

 

You may request an SAI by calling the Company at the number referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.”

 

 

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APPENDIX I

GUARANTEED ACCUMULATION ACCOUNT

 

The Guaranteed Accumulation Account (“GAA”) is a fixed interest option that may be available during the accumulation phase under the contracts. Amounts allocated to the GAA will be deposited in a nonunitized separate account established by the Company. This appendix is only a summary of certain facts about GAA. Please read the GAA prospectus before investing in this option. You may obtain a copy of the GAA prospectus by contacting us at the address or telephone number referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.” The Guaranteed Accumulation Account may not be available in all contracts or states, and if permitted under the contract we may close or restrict the Guaranteed Accumulation Account to current or future investment.

 

In General. Amounts that you invest in GAA will earn a guaranteed interest rate if amounts are left in the GAA for the specified period of time. If you withdraw or transfer those amounts before the specified period of time has elapsed, we may apply a “market value adjustment,” which may be positive or negative.

 

When you decide to invest money in GAA, you will want to contact your representative or the Company to learn:

·     The interest rate we will apply to the amounts that you invest in GAA. We change this rate periodically, so be certain you know what rate we guarantee on the day your account dollars are invested into GAA; and

·     The period of time your account dollars need to remain in GAA in order to earn that rate. You are required to leave your account dollars in GAA for a specified period of time (guaranteed term), in order to earn the guaranteed interest rate.

 

Deposit Periods. A deposit period is the time during which we offer a specific interest rate if you deposit dollars for a certain guaranteed term. For a particular interest rate and guaranteed term to apply to your account dollars, you must invest them during the deposit period during which that rate and term are offered.

 

Interest Rates. We guarantee different interest rates, depending upon when account dollars are invested in GAA. The interest rate we guarantee is an annual effective yield; that means that the rate reflects a full year’s interest. We credit interest daily at a rate that will provide the guaranteed annual effective yield over one year. The guaranteed interest rate will never be less than the rate stated in the contract.

 

Our guaranteed interest rates are influenced by, but do not necessarily correspond with, interest rates available on fixed income investments we may buy using deposits directed to GAA. We consider other factors when determining guaranteed interest rates including regulatory and tax requirements, sales commissions and administrative expenses borne by the Company, general economic trends and competitive factors. We make the final determination regarding guaranteed interest rates. We cannot predict the level of future guaranteed interest rates.

 

Fees and Other Deductions. If all or a portion of your account value in GAA is withdrawn, you may incur the following:

·     Market Value Adjustment (“MVA”) – as described in this appendix and in the GAA prospectus;

·     Tax Penalties and/or Tax withholding – See “FEDERAL TAX CONSIDERATIONS”; or

·     Early Withdrawal Charge – See “FEES.”

 

We do not make deductions from amounts in GAA to cover mortality and expense risks. Rather, we consider these risks when determining the credited rate.

 

Market Value Adjustment. If you withdraw or transfer your account value from GAA before the guaranteed term is completed, an MVA may apply. The MVA reflects the change in the value of the investment due to changes in interest rates since the date of deposit. The MVA may be positive or negative. Generally:

·     If interest rates at the time of withdrawal have increased since the date of deposit, the value of the investment decreases and the MVA will be negative. This could result in your receiving less than the amount you paid into GAA; and

·     If interest rates at the time of withdrawal have decreased since the date of deposit, the value of the investment increases and the MVA will be positive.

 

 

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Guaranteed Terms. The guaranteed term is the period of time account dollars must be left in GAA in order to earn the guaranteed interest rate specified for that guaranteed term. We offer different guaranteed terms at different times. Check with your representative or the Company to learn the details about the guaranteed term(s) currently being offered.

 

In general we offer the following guaranteed terms:

·     Short-term - three years or less; or

·     Long-term - ten years or less, but more than three years.

 

At the end of a guaranteed term, your contract holder or you if permitted by the plan may:

·     Transfer dollars to a new guaranteed term, if available;

·     Transfer dollars to other available investment options; or

·     Withdraw dollars.

 

Deductions may apply to withdrawals. See “FEES and Other Deductions.”

 

Transfer of Account Dollars. Generally, account dollars invested in GAA may be transferred among guaranteed terms offered through GAA, and/or to other investment options offered through the contract. However, transfers may not be made during the deposit period in which your account dollars are invested in GAA or for 90 days after the close of that deposit period. We will apply an MVA to transfers made before the end of a guaranteed term. Transfers of GAA values at the end of a guaranteed term are not counted as one of the 12 free transfers allowed for an account per calendar year.

 

Income Phase. GAA cannot be used as an investment option during the income phase. However, the contract holder (or you, if permitted by the plan) may notify us at least 30 days in advance to elect a variable payment option and to transfer your GAA dollars to any of the subaccounts available during the income phase.

 

Reinvesting Amounts Withdrawn from GAA. If amounts are withdrawn from GAA and then reinvested in GAA, we will apply the reinvested amount to the current deposit period. This means that the guaranteed annual interest rate, and guaranteed terms available on the date of reinvestment, will apply. Amounts will be reinvested proportionately in the same way as they were allocated before withdrawal.

 

We will not credit your account for market value adjustments that were deducted at the time of withdrawal and also may not refund any taxes that were withheld.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Company has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this appendix relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents the Company has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Company and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the Company will arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by contacting us at the address and telephone number referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company.” The number assigned to the registration statement for this offering is 333-239315.

 

 

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APPENDIX II

FIXED ACCOUNT

 

The Fixed Account is an investment option that may be available during the accumulation phase under the contracts. Amounts allocated to the Fixed Account are held in the Company’s general account which supports insurance and annuity obligations.

 

Additional information about this option may be found in the contract.

 

General Disclosure. Interests in the Fixed Account have not been registered with the SEC in reliance on exemptions under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. Disclosure in this prospectus regarding the Fixed Account may be subject to certain generally applicable provisions of the federal securities laws relating to the accuracy and completeness of the statements. Disclosure in this appendix regarding the Fixed Account has not been reviewed by the SEC.

 

Interest Rates. The Fixed Account guarantees that amounts allocated to this option will earn the minimum interest rate specified in the contract. We may credit a higher interest rate from time to time, but the rate we credit will never fall below the guaranteed minimum specified in the contract. The interest rate to be credited to the amounts allocated to the Fixed Account may be changed at any time, except that we will not apply a decrease to the current credited interest rate following a rate change initiated solely by us prior to the last day of the three month period measured from the first day of the month in which such change was effective. Among other factors, the safety of the interest rate guarantees depends on the claims-paying ability of the Company. Amounts applied to the Fixed Account will earn the interest rate in effect at the time money is applied. Amounts in the Fixed Account will reflect a compound interest rate as credited by us. The rate we quote is an annual effective yield.

 

Our determination of credited interest rates reflects a number of factors, which may include mortality and expense risks, interest rate guarantees, the investment income earned on invested assets and the amortization of any capital gains and/or losses realized on the sale of invested assets. Under this option, we assume the risk of investment gain or loss by guaranteeing the amounts you allocate to this option and promising a minimum interest rate and income phase payment.

 

Charges. We do not make deductions from amounts in the Fixed Account to cover mortality and expense risks. We consider these risks when determining the credited rate. If you make a withdrawal from amounts in the Fixed Account, an early withdrawal charge may apply. See “FEES – Early Withdrawal Charge.”

 

Transfers. During the accumulation phase, the contract holder or you if permitted by the plan may transfer account dollars from the Fixed Account to any other available investment option. We may vary the dollar amount that you are allowed to transfer, but it will never be less than 10% of your account value held in the Fixed Account.

 

By notifying us at the address referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company” at least 30 days before income phase payments begin, you may elect to have amounts transferred to one or more of the subaccounts available during the income phase to provide variable payments.

 

 

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APPENDIX III

FUND DESCRIPTIONS

 

The investment results of the mutual funds (funds) are likely to differ significantly and there is no assurance that any of the funds will achieve their respective investment objectives. You should consider the investment objectives, risks and charges, and expenses of the funds carefully before investing. Please refer to the fund prospectus for this and additional information. Shares of the funds will rise and fall in value and you could lose money by investing in the funds. Shares of the funds are not bank deposits and are not guaranteed, endorsed or insured by any financial institution, the FDIC or any other government agency. Except as noted, all funds are diversified, as defined under the 1940 Act. Fund prospectuses may be obtained free of charge at the address and telephone number referenced under “CONTRACT OVERVIEW – Questions:  Contacting the Company,” by accessing the SEC’s website or by contacting the SEC Public Reference Branch. If you received a summary prospectus for any of the funds available through your contract, you may obtain a full prospectus and other fund information free of charge by either accessing the internet address, calling the telephone number or sending an email request to the email address shown on the front of the fund’s summary prospectus.

 

Certain funds offered under the contracts have investment objectives and policies similar to other funds managed by the fund’s investment adviser. The investment results of a fund may be higher or lower than those of other funds managed by the same adviser. There is no assurance and no representation is made that the investment results of any fund will be comparable to those of another fund managed by the same investment adviser.

 

For the share class of each fund offered through your contract, please see the cover page.

 

Fund Name

Investment Adviser/Subadviser

Investment Objective(s)

Voya Balanced Portfolio

 

Investment Adviser:  Voya Investments, LLC

 

Subadviser:  Voya Investment Management Co. LLC

 

Seeks total return consisting of capital appreciation (both realized and unrealized) and current income; the secondary investment objective is long-term capital appreciation.

Voya Government Money Market Portfolio*

 

Investment Adviser:  Voya Investments, LLC

 

Subadviser:  Voya Investment Management Co. LLC

 

Seeks to provide high current return consistent with preservation of capital and liquidity, through investment in high-quality money market instruments while maintaining a stable share price of $1.00.

Voya Growth and Income Portfolio

 

Investment Adviser:  Voya Investments, LLC

 

Subadviser:  Voya Investment Management Co. LLC

 

Seeks to maximize total return through investments in a diversified portfolio of common stock and securities convertible into common stocks. It is anticipated that capital appreciation and investment income will both be major factors in achieving total return.

 

Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio

 

Investment Adviser:  Voya Investments, LLC

 

Subadviser:  Voya Investment Management Co. LLC

 

Seeks to maximize total return consistent with reasonable risk. The Portfolio seeks its objective through investments in a diversified portfolio consisting primarily of debt securities. It is anticipated that capital appreciation and investment income will both be major factors in achieving total return.

 

 

 

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*   There is no guarantee that the Voya Government Money Market Portfolio subaccount will have a positive or level return.

 


 

APPENDIX IV

CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION


 

Except for subaccounts which did not commence operations as of December 31, 2020, the following tables give:  (1) the accumulation unit value (“AUV”) at the beginning of the period; (2) the AUV at the end of the period; and (3) the total number of accumulation units outstanding at the end of the period for each subaccount of Variable Annuity Account C available under the contracts for the indicated periods. For those subaccounts that commenced operations during the period ended December 31, 2020, the “Value at beginning of period” shown is the value at first date of investment. Fund name changes after December 31, 2020, are not reflected in the following information.

 

TABLE I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR 403(b) AND HR 10 PLANS

(Selected data for accumulation units outstanding throughout each period)

 

 

 

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

VOYA BALANCED PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$61.42

$52.22

$56.75

$50.09

$47.04

$48.53

$46.26

$40.14

$35.77

$36.70

Value at end of period

$67.23

$61.42

$52.22

$56.75

$50.09

$47.04

$48.53

$46.26

$40.14

$35.77

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

VOYA GROWTH AND INCOME PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$544.32

$427.65

$453.25

$381.36

$351.78

$361.36

$330.49

$256.12

$224.01

$227.43

Value at end of period

$630.34

$544.32

$427.65

$453.25

$381.36

$351.78

$361.36

$330.49

$256.12

$224.01

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

95

95

105

105

105

105

689

689

689

846

 

TABLE II

FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR 403(b) AND HR 10 PLANS

FOR CONTRACTS CONTAINING LIMITS ON FEES

(Selected data for accumulation units outstanding throughout each period)

 

 

 

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

VOYA BALANCED PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$64.98

$55.11

$59.74

$52.60

$49.27

$50.71

$48.22

$41.73

$37.09

$37.97

Value at end of period

$71.32

$64.98

$55.11

$59.74

$52.60

$49.27

$50.71

$48.22

$41.73

$37.09

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

8,371

8,472

8,581

10,112

10,228

10,575

11,119

12,009

12,242

14,581

VOYA GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$48.65

$48.32

$48.18

$48.49

$49.01

$49.62

$50.24

$50.86

$51.48

$52.12

Value at end of period

$48.19

$48.65

$48.32

$48.18

$48.49

$49.01

$49.62

$50.24

$50.86

$51.48

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

1,973

1,978

2,006

2,038

2,051

3,963

4,204

4,213

19,098

20,731

VOYA GROWTH AND INCOME PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$575.92

$451.34

$477.16

$400.49

$368.49

$377.58

$344.47

$266.29

$232.32

$235.28

Value at end of period

$668.60

$575.92

$451.34

$477.16

$400.49

$368.49

$377.58

$344.47

$266.29

$232.32

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

9,575

10,019

10,677

11,624

12,321

12,860

16,724

18,621

20,708

22,159

 

 

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Condensed Financial Information (continued)


 

 

 

 

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

VOYA INTERMEDIATE BOND PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$120.12

$110.56

$112.39

$108.18

$104.84

$105.37

$99.87

$101.10

$93.44

$87.85

Value at end of period

$128.08

$120.12

$110.56

$112.39

$108.18

$104.84

$105.37

$99.87

$101.10

$93.44

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

1,846

1,928

1,974

2,741

2,794

2,841

3,486

4,796

5,294

5,255

 

TABLE III

FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR 401 PLANS

(Selected data for accumulation units outstanding throughout each period)

 

 

 

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

VOYA BALANCED PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$45.59

$38.73

$42.07

$37.11

$34.83

$35.91

$34.22

$29.67

$26.42

$27.09

Value at end of period

$49.93

$45.59

$38.73

$42.07

$37.11

$34.83

$35.91

$34.22

$29.67

$26.42

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

5,980

6,523

8,158

9,341

14,254

16,036

28,203

31,898

36,667

41,001

VOYA GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$14.21

$14.10

$14.05

$14.14

$14.28

$14.45

$14.62

$14.79

$14.96

$15.14

Value at end of period

$14.08

$14.21

$14.10

$14.05

$14.14

$14.28

$14.45

$14.62

$14.79

$14.96

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

2,020

2,554

4,053

4,317

9,427

10,616

15,445

17,958

18,782

28,165

VOYA GROWTH AND INCOME PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$53.06

$41.66

$44.13

$37.11

$34.21

$35.12

$32.10

$24.86

$21.73

$22.05

Value at end of period

$61.48

$53.06

$41.66

$44.13

$37.11

$34.21

$35.12

$32.10

$24.86

$21.73

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

387,101

429,185

489,486

561,843

816,117

941,399

1,083,758

1,215,231

1,384,781

1,579,338

VOYA INTERMEDIATE BOND PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$28.07

$25.86

$26.31

$25.35

$24.58

$24.73

$23.46

$23.77

$21.99

$20.69

Value at end of period

$29.90

$28.07

$25.86

$26.31

$25.35

$24.58

$24.73

$23.46

$23.77

$21.99

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

11,007

11,075

13,373

14,540

20,244

22,471

24,875

34,972

41,498

44,825

 

TABLE IV

FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR 401 PLANS

FOR CONTRACTS CONTAINING LIMITS ON FEES

(Selected data for accumulation units outstanding throughout each period)

 

 

 

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

VOYA BALANCED PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$48.48

$41.01

$44.34

$38.94

$36.39

$37.36

$35.44

$30.59

$27.12

$27.69

Value at end of period

$53.33

$48.48

$41.01

$44.34

$38.94

$36.39

$37.36

$35.44

$30.59

$27.12

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

88

521

540

566

647

662

677

732

748

763

 

 

CFI 2


 

Condensed Financial Information (continued)


 

 

 

 

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

2015

2014

2013

2012

2011

VOYA GOVERNMENT MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$14.77

$14.63

$14.55

$14.61

$14.73

$14.87

$15.02

$15.17

$15.32

$15.47

Value at end of period

$14.66

$14.77

$14.63

$14.55

$14.61

$14.73

$14.87

$15.02

$15.17

$15.32

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

212

212

212

264

425

425

513

529

571

586

VOYA GROWTH AND INCOME PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$57.38

$44.85

$47.30

$39.60

$36.35

$37.15

$33.81

$26.07

$22.69

$22.92

Value at end of period

$66.78

$57.38

$44.85

$47.30

$39.60

$36.35

$37.15

$33.81

$26.07

$22.69

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

2,525

3,111

3,430

3,590

4,171

4,332

4,889

5,145

3,917

4,043

VOYA INTERMEDIATE BOND PORTFOLIO (CLASS I)

 

Value at beginning of period

$30.46

$27.96

$28.36

$27.23

$26.32

$26.39

$24.95

$25.19

$23.22

$21.78

Value at end of period

$32.56

$30.46

$27.96

$28.36

$27.23

$26.32

$26.39

$24.95

$25.19

$23.22

Number of accumulation units outstanding at end of period

41

41

105

105

269

398

398

398

398

398

 

 

CFI 3


 

FOR MASTER APPLICATIONS ONLY

 

I hereby acknowledge receipt of a Variable Account C 403(b), 401 and HR10 Plans variable annuity prospectus dated May 1, 2021.

 

____ Please send a Variable Annuity Account C Statement of Additional Information (Form No. SAI.75974-21) dated May 1, 2021.

 

 

____ Please send the most recent annual and/or quarterly report of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company.

 

 

 

CONTRACT HOLDER’S SIGNATURE

 

 

DATE

 

 

PRO.75974-21


 

PART B

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN A STATEMENT OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

 

 


 

 

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C

OF

VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

 

Statement of Additional Information
dated May 1, 2021

 

403(b), 401 and HR 10 Plans

 

 

This Statement of Additional Information is not a prospectus and should be read in conjunction with the current prospectus dated May 1, 2021. The contracts offered in connection with the prospectus are group deferred variable annuity contracts funded through Variable Annuity Account C (the “separate account”).

 

A free prospectus is available upon request from the local Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company office or by writing to or calling:

 

Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company

Customer Service

Defined Contribution Administration

P.O. Box 990063

Hartford, CT 06199-0063

1-800-584-6001

 

Read the prospectus before you invest. Unless otherwise indicated, terms used in this Statement of Additional Information shall have the same meaning as in the prospectus.

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Page

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION AND HISTORY

2

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C

2

OFFERING AND PURCHASE OF CONTRACTS

2

INCOME PHASE PAYMENTS

3

PERFORMANCE REPORTING

4

SALES MATERIAL AND ADVERTISING

4

EXPERTS

5

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE SEPARATE ACCOUNT

1

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

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GENERAL INFORMATION AND HISTORY

 

Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”) issues the contracts described in this prospectus and is responsible for providing each contract’s insurance and annuity benefits. All guarantees and benefits provided under the contracts that are not related to the separate account are subject to the claims paying ability of the Company and our general account. We are a stock life insurance company organized under the insurance laws of the State of Connecticut in 1976. Prior to January 1, 2002, the Company was known as Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company. From January 1, 2002, until August 31, 2014, the Company was known as ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company.

 

We are an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Financial, Inc. (“Voya”), which until April 7, 2014, was known as ING U.S., Inc. In May, 2013, the common stock of Voya began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “VOYA.”

 

The Company serves as the depositor for the separate account.

 

Other than the mortality and expense risk charge and administrative expense charge, if any, described in the prospectus, all expenses incurred in the operations of the separate account are borne by the Company. However, the Company does receive compensation for certain administrative costs or distribution costs from the funds or affiliates of the funds used as funding options under the contract. See “Fees” in the prospectus.

 

The assets of the separate account are held by the Company. The separate account has no custodian. However, the funds in whose shares the assets of the separate account are invested each have custodians, as discussed in their respective prospectuses.

 

From this point forward, the term “contract(s)” refers only to those offered through the prospectus.

 

 

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C

 

Variable Annuity Account C is a separate account established by the Company for the purpose of funding variable annuity contracts issued by the Company. The separate account is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as a unit investment trust under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. Payments to accounts under the contract may be allocated to one or more of the subaccounts. Each subaccount invests in the shares of only one of the funds offered under the contract. We may make additions to, deletions from or substitutions of available investment options as permitted by law and subject to the conditions of the contract. The availability of the funds is subject to applicable regulatory authorization. Not all funds are available in all jurisdictions, under all contracts, or under all plans.

 

A complete description of each of the funds, including their investment objectives, policies, risks and fees and expenses, is contained in the prospectus and statement of additional information for each of the funds.

 

 

OFFERING AND PURCHASE OF CONTRACTS

 

The Company’s subsidiary, Voya Financial Partners, LLC, serves as the principal underwriter for the contracts. Voya Financial Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, is registered as a broker-dealer with the SEC. Voya Financial Partners, LLC is also a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Voya Financial Partners, LLC’s principal office is located at One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774. The contracts are distributed through life insurance agents licensed to sell variable annuities who are registered representatives of Voya Financial Partners, LLC or of other registered broker-dealers who have entered into sales arrangements with Voya Financial Partners, LLC. The offering of the contracts is continuous. A description of the manner in which contracts are purchased may be found in the prospectus under the sections titled “Contract Ownership and Rights” and “Your Account Value.”

 

 

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Compensation paid to the principal underwriter, Voya Financial Partners, LLC, for the years ending December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 amounted to $67,609,346.50 $54,558,355.73 and $54,251,364.57, respectively. These amounts reflect compensation paid to Voya Financial Partners, LLC attributable to regulatory and operating expenses associated with the distribution of all registered variable annuity products issued by Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company.

 

 

INCOME PHASE PAYMENTS

 

When you begin receiving payments under the contract during the income phase (see “Income Phase” in the prospectus), the value of your account is determined using accumulation unit values as of the 10th valuation before the first payment is due. Such value (less any applicable premium tax charge) is applied to provide payments to you in accordance with the payment option and investment options elected.

 

The annuity option tables found in the contract show, for each option, the amount of the first payment for each $1,000 of value applied. When you select variable income payments, your account value purchases annuity units (“Annuity Units”) of the separate account subaccounts corresponding to the funds you select. The number of Annuity Units purchased is based on your account value and the value of each Annuity Unit on the day the Annuity Units are purchased. Thereafter, variable payments fluctuate as the Annuity Unit value(s) fluctuates with the investment experience of the selected investment option(s). The first payment and subsequent payments also vary depending on the assumed net investment rate selected (3.5% or 5% per annum). Selection of a 5% rate causes a higher first payment, but payments will increase thereafter only to the extent that the net investment rate increases by more than 5% on an annual basis. Payments would decline if the rate failed to increase by 5%. Use of the 3.5% assumed rate causes a lower first payment, but subsequent payments would increase more rapidly or decline more slowly as changes occur in the net investment rate.

 

When the income phase begins, the annuitant is credited with a fixed number of Annuity Units (which does not change thereafter) in each of the designated investment options. This number is calculated by dividing (a) by (b), where (a) is the amount of the first payment based on a particular investment option, and (b) is the then current Annuity Unit value for that investment option. As noted, Annuity Unit values fluctuate from one valuation to the next (see “Your Account Value” in the prospectus); such fluctuations reflect changes in the net investment factor for the appropriate subaccount(s) (with a ten day valuation lag which gives the Company time to process payments) and a mathematical adjustment which offsets the assumed net investment rate of 3.5% or 5% per annum.

 

The operation of all these factors can be illustrated by the following hypothetical example. These procedures will be performed separately for the investment options selected during the income phase.

 

EXAMPLE:

 

Assume that, at the date payments are to begin, there are 3,000 accumulation units credited under a particular contract or account and that the value of an accumulation unit for the tenth valuation prior to retirement was $13.650000. This produces a total value of $40,950.

 

Assume also that no premium tax charge is payable and that the annuity option table in the contract provides, for the payment option elected, a first monthly variable payment of $6.68 per $1000 of value applied; the annuitant’s first monthly payment would thus be 40.950 multiplied by $6.68, or $273.55.

 

Assume then that the value of an Annuity Unit upon the valuation on which the first payment was due was $13.400000. When this value is divided into the first monthly payment, the number of Annuity Units is determined to be 20.414. The value of this number of Annuity Units will be paid in each subsequent month.

 

 

Suppose there were 30 days between the initial and second payment valuation dates. If the net investment factor with respect to the appropriate subaccount is 1.0032737 as of the tenth valuation preceding the due date of the second monthly income phase payment, multiplying this factor by .9971779* = .9999058^30 (to take into account 30 days of the assumed net investment rate of 3.5% per annum built into the number of annuity units determined above) produces a result of 1.000442. This is then multiplied by the annuity unit value for the prior valuation ($13.400000 from above) to produce an annuity unit value of $13.4059289 for the valuation occurring when the second income phase payment is due.

 

 

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The second monthly income phase payment is then determined by multiplying the number of annuity units by the current annuity unit value, or 20.414 times $13.405928, which produces an income phase payment of $273.67.

 

*If an assumed net investment rate of 5% is elected, the appropriate factor to take into account such assumed rate would be .9959968 = .9998663^30.

 

 

PERFORMANCE REPORTING

 

We may advertise different types of historical performance for the subaccounts including:

·     Standardized average annual total returns, and

·     Non-standardized average annual total returns.

 

We may also advertise certain ratings, rankings or other information related to the Company, the subaccounts or the funds.

 

Standardized Average Annual Total Returns. We calculate standardized average annual total returns according to a formula prescribed by the SEC. This shows the percentage return applicable to $1,000 invested in the subaccount over the most recent month-end, one, five and ten-year periods. If the investment option was not available for the full period, we give a history from the date money was first received in that option under the separate account or from the date the fund was first available under the separate account. As an alternative to providing the most recent month-end performance, we may provide a phone number, website or both where these returns may be obtained.

 

We include all recurring charges during each period (e.g., mortality and expense risk charges, annual maintenance fees, administrative expense charges (if any) and any applicable early withdrawal charges).

 

Non-Standardized Average Annual Total Returns. We calculate non-standardized average annual total returns in a similar manner as that stated above, except we may include returns that do not reflect the deduction of any applicable early withdrawal charge. Some non-standardized returns may also exclude the effect of a maintenance fee. If we reflected these charges in the calculation, they would decrease the level of performance reflected by the calculation. Non-standardized returns may also include performance from the fund’s inception date, if that date is earlier than the one we use for standardized returns.

 

 

SALES MATERIAL AND ADVERTISING

 

We may include hypothetical illustrations in our sales literature that explain the mathematical principles of dollar cost averaging, compounded interest, tax deferred accumulation, and the mechanics of variable annuity contracts. We may also discuss the difference between variable annuity contracts and other types of savings or investment products such as personal savings accounts and certificates of deposit.

 

We may distribute sales literature that compares the percentage change in accumulation unit values for any of the subaccounts to established market indices such as the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index and the Dow Jones Industrial Average or to the percentage change in values of other management investment companies that have investment objectives similar to the subaccount being compared.

 

We may publish in advertisements and reports, the ratings and other information assigned to us by one or more independent rating organizations such as Duff & Phelps, Standard & Poor’s Corporation and Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. The purpose of the ratings is to reflect our financial strength and/or claims-paying ability. We may also quote ranking services such as Morningstar, Inc. and Lipper Analytical Services, Inc. which rank variable annuity or life subaccounts or their underlying funds by performance and/or investment objective. We may categorize the underlying funds in terms of the asset classes they represent and use such categories in marketing materials for the contracts. We may illustrate in advertisements the performance of the underlying funds, if accompanied by performance which also shows the performance of such funds reduced by applicable charges under the separate account. We may also show in advertisements the portfolio holdings of the underlying funds, updated at various intervals. From time to time, we will quote articles from newspapers and magazines or other publications or reports such as The Wall Street Journal, Money Magazine, USA Today and The VARDS Report.

 

 

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We may provide in advertising, sales literature, periodic publications or other materials information on various topics of interest to current and prospective contract holders or participants. These topics may include the relationship between sectors of the economy and the economy as a whole and its effect on various securities markets, investment strategies and techniques (such as value investing, market timing, dollar cost averaging, asset allocation, constant ratio transfer and account rebalancing), the advantages and disadvantages of investing in tax-deferred and taxable investments, customer profiles and hypothetical purchase and investment scenarios, financial management and tax and retirement planning, and investment alternatives to certificates of deposit and other financial instruments, including comparison between the contracts and the characteristics of and market for such financial instruments.

 

 

EXPERTS

 

The statements of assets and liabilities of Variable Annuity Account C as of December 31, 20120, and the related statements of operations and changes in net assets for the periods disclosed in the financial statements, and the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020, included in the Statement of Additional Information, have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, independent registered public accounting firm, as set forth in their reports thereon appearing elsewhere herein, and are included in reliance upon such reports given on the authority of such firm as experts in accounting and auditing.

 

The primary business address of Ernst & Young LLP is The Frost Tower, Suite 1901, 111 West Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205.

 

 

 

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Variable Annuity Account C of
Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company
Year Ended December 31, 2020
with Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


    






























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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Financial Statements
Year Ended December 31, 2020



Contents
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Audited Financial Statements
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
Statements of Operations
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Notes to Financial Statements


























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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors
Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Contract Owners of Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company
Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of each of the subaccounts listed in the Appendix that comprise Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (the Separate Account), as of December 31, 2020, the related statements of operations and the statements of changes in net assets for each of the periods indicated in the Appendix, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each subaccount as of December 31, 2020, the results of its operations and changes in its net assets for each of the periods indicated in the Appendix, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Separate Account’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on each of the subaccounts’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Separate Account in accordance with the
U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of December 31, 2020, by correspondence with the fund companies or their transfer agents, as applicable. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


[Ernst & Young LLP signature or /s/ Ernst & Young LLP]

We have served as the Separate Accounts Auditor since 2001.
April 5, 2021





Appendix
Subaccounts comprising Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company


Subaccounts

Statement of Operations
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
AB Relative Value Fund - Class A
For the year ended December 31, 2020
For each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2020
AB VPS Growth and Income Portfolio - Class A
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund - Institutional Class
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A
Alger Responsible Investing Fund - Class A
AllianzGI Dividend Value Fund - Class A
AllianzGI Large-Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class
AllianzGI Small-Cap Value Fund - Class A
Amana Growth Fund - Investor Class
Amana Income Fund - Investor Class
American Balanced Fund® - Class R-3
American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund - Investor Class
American Century Investments® Disciplined Core Value Fund - A Class
American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-3
American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-4
American Mutual Fund® - Class R-4
AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund - Class N
Ariel Appreciation Fund - Investor Class
Ariel Fund - Investor Class
Artisan International Fund - Investor Shares
Ave Maria Rising Dividend Fund
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund - Investor A Shares
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Institutional Shares
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Investor A Shares
BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Institutional Shares
BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Investor A Shares
Bond Fund of America℠ - Class R-4
Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio
Capital Income Builder® - Class R-4
Capital World Growth & Income Fund℠ - Class R-3





Appendix
Subaccounts comprising Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (continued)


Subaccounts

Statement of Operations
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund - Class I
For the year ended December 31, 2020
For each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2020
Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund, Inc. - Class A
Cohen & Steers Realty Shares, Inc.
Columbia Large Cap Value Fund - Advisor Class
Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A Shares
Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class
Columbia℠ Acorn® Fund - Class A Shares
CRM Mid Cap Value Fund - Investor Shares
Davis Financial Fund - Class Y
Delaware Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
Delaware Smid Cap Growth Fund - Institutional Class
DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class
DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio - Institutional Class
DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio - Institutional Class
Diversified Value Portfolio
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund
DWS Equity 500 Index Fund - Class S
DWS Small Cap Growth Fund - Class S
Eaton Vance Large-Cap Value Fund - Class R Shares
Equity Income Portfolio
EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-3
EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-4
Faederated Hermes International Leaders Fund - Institutional Shares
Fidelity Advisor® New Insights Fund - Class I
Fidelity® VIP Asset Manager Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity® VIP Growth Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity® VIP High Income Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity® VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial Class






Appendix
Subaccounts comprising Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (continued)


Subaccounts

Statement of Operations
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund - Advisor Class
For the year ended December 31, 2020
For each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2020
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund - Class R
Franklin Natural Resources Fund - Advisor Class
Franklin Small Cap Value VIP Fund - Class 2
Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class A
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund - Investor Shares
Growth Fund of America® - Class R-3
Growth Fund of America® - Class R-4
Income Fund of America® - Class R-3
Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Investor Class
Invesco American Value Fund - Class R5
Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A
Invesco Developing Markets Fund - Class A
Invesco Developing Markets Fund - Class Y
Invesco Endeavor Fund - Class A
Invesco Energy Fund - Class R5
Invesco Floating Rate ESG Fund - Class R5
Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund - Class A
Invesco Health Care Fund - Investor Class
Invesco High Yield Fund - Class R5
Invesco International Bond Fund - Class A
Invesco International Growth Fund - Class R5
Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund - Class Y
Invesco Main Street Fund - Class A
Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund - Class Y
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund - Series I
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Fund - Series I
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Strategic Income Fund - Series I
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Fund - Series I
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Small Cap Fund - Series I
Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund - Class A
Invesco Small Cap Value Fund - Class A





Appendix
Subaccounts comprising Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (continued)


Subaccounts

Statement of Operations
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund - Series I
For the year ended December 31, 2020
For each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2020
Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund - Series I
Ivy Science and Technology Fund - Class Y
Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio - Institutional Shares
Janus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio - Institutional Shares
Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Portfolio - Institutional Shares
Janus Henderson Global Research Portfolio - Institutional Shares
Janus Henderson Research Portfolio - Institutional Shares
JPMorgan Equity Income Fund - Class I Shares
JPMorgan Government Bond Fund - Class I Shares
Lazard International Equity Portfolio - Open Shares
LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund - Class Y
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund - Retail Class
Lord Abbett Core Fixed Income Fund - Class A
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund - Class A
Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund - Class A
Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund - Class A
Lord Abbett Series Fund Mid Cap Stock Portfolio - Class VC
Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund - Class R4
Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund - Class A
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class I Shares
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class M Shares
MFS® International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R3
MFS® New Discovery Fund - Class R3
Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund - Trust Class Shares
Neuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Institutional Class Shares
Neuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Trust Class Shares
New Perspective Fund® - Class R-3
New Perspective Fund® - Class R-4
New World Fund® - Class R-4





Appendix
Subaccounts comprising Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (continued)


Subaccounts

Statement of Operations
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund - Class I
For the year ended December 31, 2020
For each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2020
Parnassus Core Equity Fund℠ - Investor Shares
Pax Sustainable Allocation Fund - Investor Class
PGIM Jennison Utility Fund - Class Z
PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® - Administrative Class
PIMCO VIT Real Return Portfolio - Administrative Class
Pioneer Equity Income Fund - Class Y Shares
Pioneer Equity Income VCT Portfolio - Class I
Pioneer High Yield Fund - Class A Shares
Pioneer High Yield VCT Portfolio - Class I
Pioneer Strategic Income Fund - Class A Shares
Royce Total Return Fund - Service Class
Small Company Growth Portfolio
SMALLCAP World Fund® - Class R-4
T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund - I Class
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value Fund - R Class
T. Rowe Price Value Fund - Advisor Class
TCW Total Return Bond Fund - Class N
Templeton Foreign Fund - Class A
Templeton Global Bond Fund - Advisor Class
Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class A
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund - Class R4
The Hartford Dividend And Growth Fund - Class R4
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund - Class R4
Third Avenue Real Estate Value Fund - Institutional Class
Touchstone Value Fund - Institutional Class
Victory Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund - Class Y
Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund - Class A
Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund - Class R
Voya Balanced Portfolio - Class I
Voya Corporate Leaders 100 Fund - Class I
Voya Floating Rate Fund - Class A





Appendix
Subaccounts comprising Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (continued)


Subaccounts

Statement of Operations
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class
For the year ended December 31, 2020
For each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2020
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class I
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class S
Voya Global Perspectives® Portfolio - Class I
Voya GNMA Income Fund - Class A
Voya Government Money Market Portfolio - Class I
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class A
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class I
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class S
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Institutional Class
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class I
Voya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class S
Voya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class I
Voya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class S
Voya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class I
Voya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class S
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service Class





Appendix
Subaccounts comprising Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (continued)


Subaccounts

Statement of Operations
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Initial Class
For the year ended December 31, 2020
For each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2020
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Intermediate Bond Fund - Class A
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class I
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class S
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Service Class
Voya International Index Portfolio - Class I
Voya International Index Portfolio - Class S
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Institutional Class
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Large Cap Value Fund - Class A
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Institutional Class
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class I
Voya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class S
Voya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class A
Voya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class I
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class I
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class S
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class I
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class S
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class I
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class S
Voya Russell™ Mid Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class S





Appendix
Subaccounts comprising Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (continued)


Subaccounts

Statement of Operations
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Voya Russell™ Mid Cap Index Portfolio - Class I
For the year ended December 31, 2020
For each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2020
Voya Russell™ Small Cap Index Portfolio - Class I
Voya Small Company Portfolio - Class I
Voya Small Company Portfolio - Class S
Voya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class I
Voya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class S
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Solution Balanced Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Solution Moderately Conservative Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Strategic Allocation Conservative Portfolio - Class I
Voya Strategic Allocation Growth Portfolio - Class I
Voya Strategic Allocation Moderate Portfolio - Class I
Voya U.S. Bond Index Portfolio - Class I
Voya U.S. Stock Index Portfolio - Institutional Class





Appendix
Subaccounts comprising Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (continued)


Subaccounts

Statement of Operations
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class
For the year ended December 31, 2020
For each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2020
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial Class
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Service Class
VY® BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional Class
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional Class
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Columbia Contrarian Core Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Initial Class
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Institutional Class
VY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Initial Class
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Service Class
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Service Class
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial Class
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class





Appendix
Subaccounts comprising Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (continued)


Subaccounts

Statement of Operations
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class
For the year ended December 31, 2020
For each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2020
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Service Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Institutional Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Service Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Initial Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Service Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Initial Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Service Class
VY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Service Class
Wanger International
Wanger Select
Wanger USA
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-3
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-4
Wells Fargo Small Company Growth Fund - Administrator Class
Wells Fargo Special Small Cap Value Fund - Class A





Appendix
Subaccounts comprising Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (continued)


Subaccounts

Statement of Operations
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index Fund - Class A
For the year ended December 31, 2020
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from June 4, 2019 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2019
Vanguard® Total Bond Market Index Fund - Admiral™ Shares Vanguard® Total International Stock Index Fund - Admiral™ Shares
For the year ended December 31, 2020
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from July 19, 2019
(commencement of operations) through December 31, 2019
Wells Fargo Small Company Value Fund - Class A
For the year ended December 31, 2020
For the year ended December 31, 2020 and the period from September 20,
2019
(commencement of operations) through December 31, 2019
Invesco Main Street Mid Cap Fund® - Class A
For the period from May 15, 2020 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2020
MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund - Class A
For the period from February 24, 2020 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2020
USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund - Class A Shares
For the period from June 29, 2020 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2020
Voya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Initial Class
For the period from August 24, 2020 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2020
Voya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service Class
For the period from October 22, 2020 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2020
Voya Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service Class
For the period from August 12, 2020 (commencement of operations) through December 31, 2020



VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

AB Relative Value Fund - Class AAB VPS Growth and Income Portfolio - Class AAberdeen Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund - Institutional ClassInvesco Capital Appreciation Fund - Class AInvesco Floating Rate ESG Fund - Class R5
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$164 $653 $22,876 $83 $312 
Total assets164 653 22,876 83 312 
Net assets$164 $653 $22,876 $83 $312 
Net assets
Accumulation units$164 $653 $22,876 $83 $312 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$164 $653 $22,876 $83 $312 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
28,728 22,541 1,182,214 1,135 43,701 
Cost of mutual fund shares$158 $657 $16,976 $64 $323 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
13

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Invesco Main Street Fund - Class AInvesco Main Street Mid Cap Fund® - Class AInvesco Small Cap Growth Fund - Class AInvesco International Growth Fund - Class R5Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund - Class Y
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$1,598 $3,850 $203 $830 $1,074 
Total assets1,598 3,850 203 830 1,074 
Net assets$1,598 $3,850 $203 $830 $1,074 
Net assets
Accumulation units$1,598 $3,850 $203 $830 $1,074 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$1,598 $3,850 $203 $830 $1,074 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
29,956 139,906 4,243 25,122 19,535 
Cost of mutual fund shares$1,399 $2,902 $155 $833 $918 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
14

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund - Class YInvesco Developing Markets Fund - Class AInvesco Developing Markets Fund - Class YInvesco Endeavor Fund - Class AInvesco Health Care Fund - Investor Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$405 $252,661 $50,156 $25 $92 
Total assets405 252,661 50,156 25 92 
Net assets$405 $252,661 $50,156 $25 $92 
Net assets
Accumulation units$405 $252,661 $50,156 $25 $92 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$405 $252,661 $50,156 $25 $92 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
8,638 4,652,197 938,197 1,515 2,041 
Cost of mutual fund shares$378 $162,174 $35,244 $28 $79 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
15

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Invesco International Bond Fund - Class AInvesco High Yield Fund - Class R5Invesco American Value Fund - Class R5Invesco Energy Fund - Class R5Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund - Class A
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$$395 $834 $37 $202 
Total assets395 834 37 202 
Net assets$$395 $834 $37 $202 
Net assets
Accumulation units$$395 $834 $37 $202 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$$395 $834 $37 $202 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
1,506 99,144 23,700 2,961 7,210 
Cost of mutual fund shares$$382 $746 $50 $133 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
16

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Invesco Small Cap Value Fund - Class AInvesco Oppenheimer V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund - Series IInvesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Fund - Series IInvesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Strategic Income Fund - Series IInvesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Fund - Series I
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$52 $23 $359 $101 $59 
Total assets52 23 359 101 59 
Net assets$52 $23 $359 $101 $59 
Net assets
Accumulation units$52 $— $359 $101 $— 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— 23 — — 59 
Total net assets$52 $23 $359 $101 $59 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
3,268 216 6,892 20,837 1,981 
Cost of mutual fund shares$48 $17 $216 $107 $54 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
17

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Small Cap Fund - Series IInvesco V.I. American Franchise Fund - Series IInvesco V.I. Core Equity Fund - Series IAlger Responsible Investing Fund - Class AAlger Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$30,180 $45,196 $32,553 $12,770 $189 
Total assets30,180 45,196 32,553 12,770 189 
Net assets$30,180 $45,196 $32,553 $12,770 $189 
Net assets
Accumulation units$30,180 $44,995 $32,252 $12,770 $189 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— 201 301 — — 
Total net assets$30,180 $45,196 $32,553 $12,770 $189 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
1,100,671 507,249 1,069,767 888,049 5,743 
Cost of mutual fund shares$25,838 $32,585 $34,303 $10,420 $156 
























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
18

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

AllianzGI Dividend Value Fund - Class AAllianzGI Large-Cap Value Fund - Institutional ClassAllianzGI Small-Cap Value Fund - Class AAmana Growth Fund - Investor ClassAmana Income Fund - Investor Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$179 $$23 $77,907 $77,421 
Total assets179 23 77,907 77,421 
Net assets$179 $$23 $77,907 $77,421 
Net assets
Accumulation units$179 $$23 $77,907 $77,421 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$179 $$23 $77,907 $77,421 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
16,046 269 1,738 1,386,003 1,372,477 
Cost of mutual fund shares$208 $$24 $52,118 $63,998 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
19

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

American Balanced Fund® - Class R-3American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund - Investor ClassInflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Investor ClassAmerican Century Investments® Disciplined Core Value Fund - A ClassAmerican Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-3
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$1,826 $97 $35,705 $11,886 $1,054 
Total assets1,826 97 35,705 11,886 1,054 
Net assets$1,826 $97 $35,705 $11,886 $1,054 
Net assets
Accumulation units$1,826 $97 $35,705 $11,886 $1,054 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$1,826 $97 $35,705 $11,886 $1,054 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
60,822 4,052 2,822,550 319,518 15,282 
Cost of mutual fund shares$1,631 $87 $33,266 $11,644 $919 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
20

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-4American Mutual Fund® - Class R-4AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund - Class NAriel Appreciation Fund - Investor ClassAriel Fund - Investor Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$127,998 $1,951 $20,180 $97 $9,371 
Total assets127,998 1,951 20,180 97 9,371 
Net assets$127,998 $1,951 $20,180 $97 $9,371 
Net assets
Accumulation units$127,998 $1,951 $20,180 $97 $9,371 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$127,998 $1,951 $20,180 $97 $9,371 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
1,855,855 43,911 597,923 2,243 138,619 
Cost of mutual fund shares$102,920 $1,756 $22,635 $96 $9,044 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
21

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Artisan International Fund - Investor SharesBlackRock Equity Dividend Fund - Investor A SharesBlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Institutional SharesBlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Investor A SharesBlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Institutional Shares
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$10,829 $1,066 $11,225 $35,936 $308 
Total assets10,829 1,066 11,225 35,936 308 
Net assets$10,829 $1,066 $11,225 $35,936 $308 
Net assets
Accumulation units$10,829 $1,066 $11,225 $35,936 $308 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$10,829 $1,066 $11,225 $35,936 $308 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
312,889 52,787 143,879 486,671 15,409 
Cost of mutual fund shares$9,550 $1,104 $9,452 $28,476 $279 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
22

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Investor A SharesBond Fund of America℠ - Class R-4Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index Fund - Class ACalvert VP SRI Balanced PortfolioCapital Income Builder® - Class R-4
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$14,194 $25,934 $16 $59,393 $7,663 
Total assets14,194 25,934 16 59,393 7,663 
Net assets$14,194 $25,934 $16 $59,393 $7,663 
Net assets
Accumulation units$14,194 $25,934 $16 $59,126 $7,663 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — 267 — 
Total net assets$14,194 $25,934 $16 $59,393 $7,663 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
749,443 1,880,661 486 23,568,586 121,649 
Cost of mutual fund shares$13,407 $25,340 $13 $49,154 $7,360 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
23

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Capital World Growth & Income Fund℠ - Class R-3Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund, Inc. - Class ACohen & Steers Realty Shares, Inc.Columbia℠ Acorn® Fund - Class A SharesColumbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A Shares
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$670 $1,706 $8,660 $94 $6,276 
Total assets670 1,706 8,660 94 6,276 
Net assets$670 $1,706 $8,660 $94 $6,276 
Net assets
Accumulation units$670 $1,706 $8,660 $94 $6,276 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$670 $1,706 $8,660 $94 $6,276 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
11,370 111,217 141,902 7,391 541,927 
Cost of mutual fund shares$534 $1,699 $9,136 $99 $6,179 























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
24

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Institutional ClassCRM Mid Cap Value Fund - Investor SharesDavis Financial Fund - Class YDelaware Small Cap Value Fund - Class ADelaware Smid Cap Growth Fund - Institutional Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$$60 $63 $2,553 $34,304 
Total assets60 63 2,553 34,304 
Net assets$$60 $63 $2,553 $34,304 
Net assets
Accumulation units$$60 $63 $2,553 $34,304 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$$60 $63 $2,553 $34,304 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
227 2,605 1,386 42,718 531,271 
Cost of mutual fund shares$$51 $66 $2,396 $17,388 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
25

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

DWS Small Cap Growth Fund - Class SDWS Equity 500 Index Fund - Class SDFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional ClassDFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio - Institutional ClassDFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio - Institutional Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$24 $1,085 $3,121 $2,430 $20,147 
Total assets24 1,085 3,121 2,430 20,147 
Net assets$24 $1,085 $3,121 $2,430 $20,147 
Net assets
Accumulation units$24 $1,085 $3,121 $2,430 $20,147 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$24 $1,085 $3,121 $2,430 $20,147 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
609 5,768 128,594 183,560 854,069 
Cost of mutual fund shares$18 $1,153 $2,700 $2,281 $19,079 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
26

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Dodge & Cox International Stock FundDodge & Cox Stock FundEaton Vance Large-Cap Value Fund - Class R SharesEuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-3EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-4
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$178 $158 $$3,147 $357,550 
Total assets178 158 3,147 357,550 
Net assets$178 $158 $$3,147 $357,550 
Net assets
Accumulation units$178 $158 $$3,147 $357,550 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$178 $158 $$3,147 $357,550 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
4,076 821 57 46,461 5,270,496 
Cost of mutual fund shares$163 $152 $$2,310 $230,809 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
27

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund - Institutional SharesFidelity Advisor® New Insights Fund - Class IFidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio - Initial ClassFidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio - Initial ClassFidelity® VIP Asset Manager Portfolio - Initial Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$24 $2,220 $1,504,973 $348,862 $17,022 
Total assets24 2,220 1,504,973 348,862 17,022 
Net assets$24 $2,220 $1,504,973 $348,862 $17,022 
Net assets
Accumulation units$24 $2,220 $1,496,409 $348,862 $17,022 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — 8,564 — — 
Total net assets$24 $2,220 $1,504,973 $348,862 $17,022 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
573 58,907 31,242,945 938,835 998,926 
Cost of mutual fund shares$20 $1,913 $908,978 $184,006 $15,449 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
28

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income Portfolio - Initial ClassFidelity® VIP Growth Portfolio - Initial ClassFidelity® VIP High Income Portfolio - Initial ClassFidelity® VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial ClassFranklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund - Class R
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$241,153 $529,088 $8,739 $27,873 $944 
Total assets241,153 529,088 8,739 27,873 944 
Net assets$241,153 $529,088 $8,739 $27,873 $944 
Net assets
Accumulation units$238,629 $528,031 $8,717 $27,873 $944 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)2,524 1,057 22 — — 
Total net assets$241,153 $529,088 $8,739 $27,873 $944 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
10,090,065 5,136,775 1,645,670 1,051,015 34,074 
Cost of mutual fund shares$216,599 $288,047 $8,787 $21,530 $1,006 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
29

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund - Advisor ClassFranklin Natural Resources Fund - Advisor ClassFranklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class AFranklin Small Cap Value VIP Fund - Class 2Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund - Investor Shares
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$462 $22 $254 $105,930 $107 
Total assets462 22 254 105,930 107 
Net assets$462 $22 $254 $105,930 $107 
Net assets
Accumulation units$462 $22 $254 $104,756 $107 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — 1,174 — 
Total net assets$462 $22 $254 105,930 $107 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
2,597 1,222 5,429 7,305,525 5,840 
Cost of mutual fund shares$401 $15 $204 $121,196 $103 























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
30

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Growth Fund of America® - Class R-3Growth Fund of America® - Class R-4The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund - Class R4The Hartford Dividend And Growth Fund - Class R4The Hartford International Opportunities Fund - Class R4
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$10,019 $586,093 $— $$2,386 
Total assets$10,019 $586,093 $— $$2,386 
Net assets$10,019 $586,093 $— $$2,386 
Net assets
Accumulation units$10,019 $586,093 $— $$2,386 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)$— $— $— $— $— 
Total net assets$10,019 $586,093 $— $$2,386 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
$151,712 $8,768,598 $$155 $117,069 
Cost of mutual fund shares$7,032 $356,300 $— $$1,969 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
31

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Income Fund of America® - Class R-3Ivy Science and Technology Fund - Class YJanus Henderson Balanced Portfolio - Institutional SharesJanus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio - Institutional SharesJanus Henderson Flexible Bond Portfolio - Institutional Shares
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$748 $33,598 $177 $356 $14 
Total assets748 33,598 177 356 14 
Net assets$748 $33,598 $177 $356 $14 
Net assets
Accumulation units$748 $33,598 $177 $356 $14 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$748 $33,598 $177 $356 $14 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
31,868 349,728 4,069 3,779 1,083 
Cost of mutual fund shares$713 $26,725 $121 $243 $13 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
32

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Janus Henderson Global Research Portfolio - Institutional SharesJanus Henderson Research Portfolio - Institutional SharesJPMorgan Equity Income Fund - Class I SharesJPMorgan Government Bond Fund - Class I SharesLazard International Equity Portfolio - Open Shares
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$78 $83 $9,304 $6,559 $1,173 
Total assets78 83 9,304 6,559 1,173 
Net assets$78 $83 $9,304 $6,559 $1,173 
Net assets
Accumulation units$78 $83 $9,304 $6,559 $1,173 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$78 $83 $9,304 $6,559 $1,173 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
1,231 1,681 471,550 581,951 57,876 
Cost of mutual fund shares$49 $57 $8,282 $6,532 $1,015 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
33

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund - Class ILKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity FundLoomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund - Retail ClassLoomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund - Class YLord Abbett Developing Growth Fund - Class A
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$464 $54 $9,957 $1,129 $229 
Total assets464 54 9,957 1,129 229 
Net assets$464 $54 $9,957 $1,129 $229 
Net assets
Accumulation units$464 $54 $9,957 $1,129 $229 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$464 $54 $9,957 $1,129 $229 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
2,265 3,085 385,790 97,693 7,492 
Cost of mutual fund shares$480 $51 $11,513 $1,121 $174 


























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
34

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Lord Abbett Core Fixed Income Fund - Class ALord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund - Class R4Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund - Class ALord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund - Class ALord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund - Class A
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$27 $8,592 $491 $255 $136 
Total assets27 8,592 491 255 136 
Net assets$27 $8,592 $491 $255 $136 
Net assets
Accumulation units$27 $8,592 $491 $255 $136 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$27 $8,592 $491 $255 $136 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
2,421 2,035,901 16,921 17,374 11,274 
Cost of mutual fund shares$27 $8,524 $455 $275 $138 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
35

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Lord Abbett Series Fund Mid Cap Stock Portfolio - Class VCMainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund - Class AMassachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund - Class AMetropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class I SharesMetropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class M Shares
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$61,685 $631 $142 $32,327 $27,357 
Total assets61,685 631 142 32,327 27,357 
Net assets$61,685 $631 $142 $32,327 $27,357 
Net assets
Accumulation units$61,243 $631 $142 $32,327 $27,357 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)442 — — — — 
Total net assets$61,685 $631 $142 $32,327 $27,357 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
2,560,603 60,602 3,781 2,891,505 2,446,980 
Cost of mutual fund shares$54,108 $720 $110 $31,301 $26,637 






















The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
36

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

MFS® International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R3MFS® New Discovery Fund - Class R3Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund - Trust Class SharesNeuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Institutional Class SharesNeuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Trust Class Shares
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$674 $573 $639 $5,342 $15,890 
Total assets674 573 639 5,342 15,890 
Net assets$674 $573 $639 $5,342 $15,890 
Net assets
Accumulation units$674 $573 $639 $5,342 $15,890 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$674 $573 $639 $5,342 $15,890 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
13,149 15,869 9,085 126,625 374,860 
Cost of mutual fund shares$595 $452 $520 $4,721 $13,699 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
37

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

New Perspective Fund® - Class R-3New Perspective Fund® - Class R-4New World Fund® - Class R-4Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund - Class IParnassus Core Equity Fund℠ - Investor SharesPax Sustainable Allocation Fund - Investor Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$1,548 $328,125 $657 $1,863 $47,420 $44,694 
Total assets1,548 328,125 657 1,863 47,420 44,694 
Net assets$1,548 $328,125 $657 $1,863 $47,420 $44,694 
Net assets
Accumulation units$1,548 $328,125 $657 $1,863 $47,420 $44,694 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — — 
Total net assets$1,548 $328,125 $657 $1,863 $47,420 $44,694 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
26,299 5,511,928 7,519 170,445 883,876 1,695,529 
Cost of mutual fund shares$1,141 $216,286 $506 $1,820 $37,742 $39,501 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
38

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® - Administrative ClassPIMCO VIT Real Return Portfolio - Administrative ClassPioneer Equity Income Fund - Class Y SharesPioneer High Yield Fund - Class A Shares
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$1,752 $79,381 $4,510 $423 
Total assets1,752 79,381 4,510 423 
Net assets$1,752 $79,381 $4,510 $423 
Net assets
Accumulation units$1,752 $79,381 $4,510 $423 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — 
Total net assets$1,752 $79,381 $4,510 $423 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
303,087 5,702,671 124,117 44,402 
Cost of mutual fund shares$1,720 $74,484 $4,272 $422 

























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39

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Pioneer Strategic Income Fund - Class A SharesPioneer Equity Income VCT Portfolio - Class IPioneer High Yield VCT Portfolio - Class IPGIM Jennison Utility Fund - Class ZColumbia Large Cap Value Fund - Advisor Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$838 $$14,436 $157 $10,251 
Total assets838 14,436 157 10,251 
Net assets$838 $$14,436 $157 $10,251 
Net assets
Accumulation units$838 $$14,436 $157 $10,251 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$838 $$14,436 $157 $10,251 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
73,352 309 1,552,310 9,766 696,861 
Cost of mutual fund shares$789 $$14,397 $143 $9,672 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
40

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Royce Total Return Fund - Service ClassAve Maria Rising Dividend FundSMALLCAP World Fund® - Class R-4T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund - I ClassT. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value Fund - R Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$10 $5,036 $37,661 $63,468 $239 
Total assets10 5,036 37,661 63,468 239 
Net assets$10 $5,036 $37,661 $63,468 $239 
Net assets
Accumulation units$10 $5,036 $37,661 $63,468 $239 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$10 $5,036 $37,661 $63,468 $239 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
1,031 260,376 477,449 1,036,892 8,252 
Cost of mutual fund shares$11 $4,743 $25,062 $39,318 $224 


























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
41

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
T. Rowe Price Value Fund - Advisor ClassTCW Total Return Bond Fund - Class NTempleton Foreign Fund - Class ATempleton Global Bond Fund - Advisor ClassTempleton Global Bond Fund - Class A
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$481 $12,825 $360 $19,065 $85,763 
Total assets481 12,825 360 19,065 85,763 
Net assets$481 $12,825 $360 $19,065 $85,763 
Net assets
Accumulation units$481 $12,825 $360 $19,065 $85,763 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$481 $12,825 $360 $19,065 $85,763 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
11,948 1,194,106 50,465 1,955,394 8,751,340 
Cost of mutual fund shares$416 $12,535 $358 $22,762 $107,585 
























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
42

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)
Third Avenue Real Estate Value Fund - Institutional ClassTouchstone Value Fund - Institutional ClassUSAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund - Class A SharesVanguard® Total Bond Market Index Fund - Admiral™ SharesVanguard® Total International Stock Index Fund - Admiral™ Shares
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$57 $19,391 $22,035 $129 $87 
Total assets57 19,391 22,035 129 87 
Net assets$57 $19,391 $22,035 $129 $87 
Net assets
Accumulation units$57 $19,391 $22,035 $129 $87 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$57 $19,391 $22,035 $129 $87 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
2,470 1,997,016 1,062,952 11,059 2,691 
Cost of mutual fund shares$68 $18,743 $21,504 $126 $75 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
43

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Diversified Value PortfolioEquity Income PortfolioSmall Company Growth PortfolioVictory Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund - Class YVictory Sycamore Established Value Fund - Class A
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$125 $198 $72 $35 $7,864 
Total assets125 198 72 35 7,864 
Net assets$125 $198 $72 $35 $7,864 
Net assets
Accumulation units$125 $198 $72 $35 $7,864 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$125 $198 $72 $35 $7,864 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
9,131 8,593 2,932 981 192,333 
Cost of mutual fund shares$126 $182 $60 $27 $7,378 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
44

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund - Class RVoya Balanced Portfolio - Class IVoya Large Cap Value Fund - Class AVoya Floating Rate Fund - Class AVoya GNMA Income Fund - Class A
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$$220,908 $67 $589 $3,729 
Total assets220,908 67 589 3,729 
Net assets$$220,908 $67 $589 $3,729 
Net assets
Accumulation units$$208,648 $67 $589 $3,729 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— 12,260 — — — 
Total net assets$$220,908 $67 $589 $3,729 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
208 13,445,381 5,988 65,611 435,176 
Cost of mutual fund shares$$163,638 $67 $595 $3,668 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
45

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Intermediate Bond Fund - Class AVoya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class IVoya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class SVoya Global Perspectives® Portfolio - Class IVoya High Yield Portfolio - Adviser Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$818 $485,083 $2,118 $4,981 $23 
Total assets818 485,083 2,118 4,981 23 
Net assets$818 $485,083 $2,118 $4,981 $23 
Net assets
Accumulation units$818 $472,835 $2,118 $4,981 $23 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— 12,248 — — — 
Total net assets$818 $485,083 $2,118 $4,981 $23 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
76,816 36,390,303 159,970 407,292 2,338 
Cost of mutual fund shares$789 $472,105 $2,056 $4,585 $23 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
46

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya High Yield Portfolio - Institutional ClassVoya High Yield Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Institutional ClassVoya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$101,601 $366 $96 $708,598 $7,438 
Total assets101,601 366 96 708,598 7,438 
Net assets$101,601 $366 $96 $708,598 $7,438 
Net assets
Accumulation units$100,732 $366 $96 $707,485 $7,438 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)869 — — 1,113 — 
Total net assets$101,601 $366 $96 $708,598 $7,438 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
10,190,631 36,737 4,678 30,943,152 336,541 
Cost of mutual fund shares$99,818 $355 $81 $582,803 $6,324 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
47

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Institutional ClassVoya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya U.S. Stock Index Portfolio - Institutional Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$15 $283,899 $1,338 $$42,300 
Total assets15 283,899 1,338 42,300 
Net assets$15 $283,899 $1,338 $$42,300 
Net assets
Accumulation units$15 $281,315 $1,338 $$42,300 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— 2,584 — — — 
Total net assets$15 $283,899 $1,338 $$42,300 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
1,301 24,794,683 118,959 504 2,233,358 
Cost of mutual fund shares$14 $283,791 $1,355 $$34,303 






















The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
48

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Service Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$11 $60,878 $36 $1,243 $35,429 
Total assets11 60,878 36 1,243 35,429 
Net assets$11 $60,878 $36 $1,243 $35,429 
Net assets
Accumulation units$11 $60,878 $36 $— $35,429 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — 1,243 — 
Total net assets$11 $60,878 $36 $1,243 $35,429 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
1,107 5,770,420 1,240 40,252 1,147,688 
Cost of mutual fund shares$10 $65,631 $43 $1,333 $37,815 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
49

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Service ClassVY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Service Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$29,975 $25,845 $128 $18,412 $32,983 
Total assets29,975 25,845 128 18,412 32,983 
Net assets$29,975 $25,845 $128 $18,412 $32,983 
Net assets
Accumulation units$29,975 $25,845 $128 $18,412 $32,983 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$29,975 $25,845 $128 $18,412 $32,983 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
1,436,980 1,223,706 4,938 667,812 1,205,524 
Cost of mutual fund shares$32,520 $28,948 $88 $12,421 $23,853 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
50

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Service ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Institutional Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$$56,972 $41,406 $471 $497,984 
Total assets56,972 41,406 471 497,984 
Net assets$$56,972 $41,406 $471 $497,984 
Net assets
Accumulation units$$56,972 $41,406 $471 $497,984 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$$56,972 $41,406 $471 $497,984 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
177 3,015,980 2,232,127 15,740 15,739,069 
Cost of mutual fund shares$$55,488 $40,521 $407 $431,868 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
51

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Service ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Service ClassVY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Service Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$1,169,756 $746 $97,378 $108 $9,191 
Total assets1,169,756 746 97,378 108 9,191 
Net assets$1,169,756 $746 $97,378 $108 $9,191 
Net assets
Accumulation units$1,169,756 $746 $96,900 $108 $9,191 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — 478 — — 
Total net assets$1,169,756 $746 $97,378 $108 $9,191 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
36,970,791 78,806 9,886,071 6,087 518,078 
Cost of mutual fund shares$994,487 $873 $124,094 $80 $7,544 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
52

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Government Money Market Portfolio - Class IVoya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class AVoya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class IVoya Global Bond Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Global Bond Portfolio - Initial Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$334,139 $270 $1,595 $149 $72,287 
Total assets334,139 270 1,595 149 72,287 
Net assets$334,139 $270 $1,595 $149 $72,287 
Net assets
Accumulation units$333,111 $270 $1,595 $149 $71,184 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)1,028 — — — 1,103 
Total net assets$334,139 $270 $1,595 $149 $72,287 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
334,139,469 4,358 25,860 13,167 6,291,283 
Cost of mutual fund shares$334,139 $229 $1,359 $140 $68,614 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
53

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$654 $7,023 $2,167 $10,089 $9,524 
Total assets654 7,023 2,167 10,089 9,524 
Net assets$654 $7,023 $2,167 $10,089 $9,524 
Net assets
Accumulation units$646 $7,023 $2,167 $10,089 $9,524 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — 
Total net assets$654 $7,023 $2,167 $10,089 $9,524 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
57,013 566,390 180,248 822,942 728,697 
Cost of mutual fund shares$623 $6,345 $1,930 $9,008 $8,393 























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
54

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$2,571 $8,622 $7,236 $3,378 $6,804 
Total assets2,571 8,622 7,236 3,378 6,804 
Net assets$2,571 $8,622 $7,236 $3,378 $6,804 
Net assets
Accumulation units$2,571 $8,622 $7,236 $3,378 $6,804 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$2,571 $8,622 $7,236 $3,378 $6,804 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
203,085 668,391 523,977 253,583 501,047 
Cost of mutual fund shares$2,213 $7,376 $6,319 $2,868 $5,692 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
55

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$3,342 $2,277 $5,148 $$
Total assets3,342 2,277 5,148 
Net assets$3,342 $2,277 $5,148 $$
Net assets
Accumulation units$3,342 $2,277 $5,148 $$
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$3,342 $2,277 $5,148 $$
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
186,192 129,808 290,681 316 789 
Cost of mutual fund shares$2,957 $1,905 $4,411 $$

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
56

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service ClassVoya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Initial Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$1,077 $780 $1,234 $169 $66,331 
Total assets1,077 780 1,234 169 66,331 
Net assets$1,077 $780 $1,234 $169 $66,331 
Net assets
Accumulation units$1,077 $780 $1,234 $169 $65,292 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — 1,039 
Total net assets$1,077 $780 $1,234 $169 $66,331 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
93,038 69,628 107,658 17,882 6,952,899 
Cost of mutual fund shares$1,016 $701 $1,137 $193 $72,778 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
57

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$54 $287 $14,803 $5,546 $146,667 
Total assets54 287 14,803 5,546 146,667 
Net assets$54 $287 $14,803 $5,546 $146,667 
Net assets
Accumulation units$54 $287 $14,803 $5,546 $146,667 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$54 $287 $14,803 $5,546 $146,667 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
5,714 23,672 1,184,237 463,348 11,885,523 
Cost of mutual fund shares$66 $264 $13,513 $5,104 $136,082 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
58

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Adviser Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$376 $14,901 $9,833 $170,550 $20 
Total assets376 14,901 9,833 170,550 20 
Net assets$376 $14,901 $9,833 $170,550 $20 
Net assets
Accumulation units$376 $14,901 $9,833 $170,550 $20 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$376 $14,901 $9,833 $170,550 $20 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
30,832 1,183,524 827,683 13,720,800 1,632 
Cost of mutual fund shares$343 $13,822 $9,024 $159,847 $18 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
59

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$11,145 $4,330 $126,807 $6,151 $1,207 
Total assets11,145 4,330 126,807 6,151 1,207 
Net assets$11,145 $4,330 $126,807 $6,151 $1,207 
Net assets
Accumulation units$11,145 $4,330 $126,807 $6,151 $1,207 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$11,145 $4,330 $126,807 $6,151 $1,207 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
876,208 356,691 10,144,527 400,208 79,993 
Cost of mutual fund shares$10,238 $3,953 $116,229 $5,477 $1,067 
























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
60

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution Balanced Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution Income Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Solution Income Portfolio - Initial Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$39,566 $353 $6,601 $461 $11,849 
Total assets39,566 353 6,601 461 11,849 
Net assets$39,566 $353 $6,601 $461 $11,849 
Net assets
Accumulation units$39,566 $353 $6,601 $461 $11,849 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$39,566 $353 $6,601 $461 $11,849 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
2,611,633 30,535 635,342 35,989 902,406 
Cost of mutual fund shares$34,744 $334 $6,082 $402 $10,747 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
61

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Solution Income Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution Moderately Conservative Portfolio - Service ClassVY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$3,245 $37,924 $8,319 $35 $33,478 
Total assets3,245 37,924 8,319 35 33,478 
Net assets$3,245 $37,924 $8,319 $35 $33,478 
Net assets
Accumulation units$3,245 $37,924 $8,319 $35 $33,478 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$3,245 $37,924 $8,319 $35 $33,478 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
255,526 2,910,518 762,519 3,066 2,753,086 
Cost of mutual fund shares$2,888 $33,337 $7,523 $34 $32,779 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
62

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Columbia Contrarian Core Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Adviser Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$62,126 $377 $183,870 $14,233 $153 
Total assets62,126 377 183,870 14,233 153 
Net assets$62,126 $377 $183,870 $14,233 $153 
Net assets
Accumulation units$61,507 $377 $182,733 $14,147 $153 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)619 — 1,137 86 — 
Total net assets$62,126 $377 $183,870 $14,233 $153 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
5,198,802 14,494 6,373,294 703,199 9,802 
Cost of mutual fund shares$60,721 $299 $164,963 $13,801 $136 


























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
63

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Initial Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$6,279 $238 $53,452 $1,591 $276,337 
Total assets6,279 238 53,452 1,591 276,337 
Net assets$6,279 $238 $53,452 $1,591 $276,337 
Net assets
Accumulation units$6,279 $238 $52,599 $1,591 $274,254 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — 853 — 2,083 
Total net assets$6,279 $238 $53,452 $1,591 $276,337 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
387,596 14,818 3,293,380 35,606 6,074,672 
Cost of mutual fund shares$6,426 $238 $52,625 $1,581 $271,886 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
64

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Service ClassVY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$1,000 $286 $681,765 $2,249 $202 
Total assets1,000 286 681,765 2,249 202 
Net assets$1,000 $286 $681,765 $2,249 $202 
Net assets
Accumulation units$1,000 $286 $678,170 $2,249 $202 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — 3,595 — — 
Total net assets$1,000 $286 $681,765 $2,249 $202 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
22,150 12,776 28,754,320 99,682 13,045 
Cost of mutual fund shares$958 $226 $466,446 $1,815 $222 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
65

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$18,652 $52,345 $454 $610,289 $1,388 
Total assets18,652 52,345 454 610,289 1,388 
Net assets$18,652 $52,345 $454 $610,289 $1,388 
Net assets
Accumulation units$18,652 $51,424 $454 $607,942 $1,388 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— 921 — 2,347 — 
Total net assets$18,652 $52,345 $454 $610,289 $1,388 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
1,159,211 3,298,376 34,525 40,150,576 96,365 
Cost of mutual fund shares$21,598 $60,659 $354 $427,559 $1,073 
























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
66

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Corporate Leaders 100 Fund - Class IVoya Strategic Allocation Conservative Portfolio - Class I
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$1,262 $713,552 $3,493 $9,533 $33,734 
Total assets1,262 713,552 3,493 9,533 33,734 
Net assets$1,262 $713,552 $3,493 $9,533 $33,734 
Net assets
Accumulation units$1,262 $711,466 $3,493 $9,533 $33,342 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— 2,086 — — 392 
Total net assets$1,262 $713,552 $3,493 $9,533 $33,734 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
13,457 6,652,541 34,692 493,950 2,508,122 
Cost of mutual fund shares$1,074 $557,267 $2,870 $10,125 $31,345 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
67

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Strategic Allocation Growth Portfolio - Class IVoya Strategic Allocation Moderate Portfolio - Class IVoya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class AVoya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class IVoya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class S
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$78,267 $63,521 $1,587 $1,261,656 $298 
Total assets78,267 63,521 1,587 1,261,656 298 
Net assets$78,267 $63,521 $1,587 $1,261,656 $298 
Net assets
Accumulation units$77,576 $62,222 $1,587 $1,197,914 $298 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)691 1,299 — 63,742 — 
Total net assets$78,267 $63,521 $1,587 $1,261,656 $298 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
4,953,580 4,176,288 54,168 42,195,855 10,181 
Cost of mutual fund shares$61,647 $53,114 $1,504 $1,178,016 $286 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
68

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class IVoya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class SVoya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class IVoya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class SVoya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class I
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$75,550 $10,150 $405,124 $130 $298,527 
Total assets75,550 10,150 405,124 130 298,527 
Net assets$75,550 $10,150 $405,124 $130 $298,527 
Net assets
Accumulation units$74,557 $10,150 $400,748 $130 $297,284 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)993 — 4,376 — 1,243 
Total net assets$75,550 $10,150 $405,124 $130 $298,527 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
7,236,594 967,585 13,765,666 4,477 14,386,857 
Cost of mutual fund shares$69,562 $9,347 $271,225 $111 $282,848 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
69

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class SVoya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class IVoya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class SVoya International Index Portfolio - Class IVoya International Index Portfolio - Class S
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$43 $126,192 $146 $45,069 $11 
Total assets43 126,192 146 45,069 11 
Net assets$43 $126,192 $146 $45,069 $11 
Net assets
Accumulation units$43 $125,333 $146 $44,720 $11 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— 859 — 349 — 
Total net assets$43 $126,192 $146 $45,069 $11 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
2,117 5,899,560 6,924 4,063,943 955 
Cost of mutual fund shares$41 $121,147 $150 $39,316 $

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
70

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class IVoya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class SVoya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class IVoya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class SVoya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class I
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$140,664 $3,572 $229,256 $540 $493 
Total assets140,664 3,572 229,256 540 493 
Net assets$140,664 $3,572 $229,256 $540 $493 
Net assets
Accumulation units$137,781 $3,572 $229,256 $— $493 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)2,883 — — 540 — 
Total net assets$140,664 $3,572 $229,256 $540 $493 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
2,500,691 63,999 8,021,539 19,039 20,959 
Cost of mutual fund shares$90,754 $2,223 $155,790 $327 $456 

























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
71

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class SVoya Russell™ Mid Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class SVoya Russell™ Mid Cap Index Portfolio - Class IVoya Russell™ Small Cap Index Portfolio - Class IVoya Small Company Portfolio - Class I
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$19,713 $25,054 $204,187 $108,900 $140,744 
Total assets19,713 25,054 204,187 108,900 140,744 
Net assets$19,713 $25,054 $204,187 $108,900 $140,744 
Net assets
Accumulation units$19,713 $25,054 $204,187 $108,900 $138,834 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — 1,910 
Total net assets$19,713 $25,054 $204,187 $108,900 $140,744 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
846,771 559,741 15,421,948 6,994,236 7,570,930 
Cost of mutual fund shares$17,946 $17,982 $205,384 $96,121 $143,585 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
72

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Small Company Portfolio - Class SVoya U.S. Bond Index Portfolio - Class IVoya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class IVoya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class SVoya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class I
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$130 $31,403 $352,229 $1,247 $75,202 
Total assets130 31,403 352,229 1,247 75,202 
Net assets$130 $31,403 $352,229 $1,247 $75,202 
Net assets
Accumulation units$130 $31,403 $352,229 $1,247 $75,202 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$130 $31,403 $352,229 $1,247 $75,202 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
7,247 2,774,122 18,998,303 72,879 2,641,431 
Cost of mutual fund shares$122 $30,503 $252,927 $901 $66,546 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
73

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class SWanger InternationalWanger SelectWanger USAWashington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-3
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$58 $41,580 $68,206 $102,087 $1,031 
Total assets58 41,580 68,206 102,087 1,031 
Net assets$58 $41,580 $68,206 $102,087 $1,031 
Net assets
Accumulation units$58 $41,580 $68,206 $102,087 $1,031 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — — 
Total net assets$58 $41,580 $68,206 $102,087 $1,031 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
2,242 1,483,407 3,340,135 4,144,831 20,758 
Cost of mutual fund shares$45 $39,400 $60,915 $94,818 $924 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
74

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-4Wells Fargo Small Company Growth Fund - Administrator ClassWells Fargo Small Company Value Fund - Class AWells Fargo Special Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
Assets
Investments in mutual funds
at fair value$233,109 $9,387 $131 $106,929 
Total assets233,109 9,387 131 106,929 
Net assets$233,109 $9,387 $131 $106,929 
Net assets
Accumulation units$233,109 $9,387 $131 $106,929 
Contracts in payout (annuitization)— — — — 
Total net assets$233,109 $9,387 $131 $106,929 
Total number of mutual fund shares
(whole number)
4,675,275 157,529 4,576 3,012,922 
Cost of mutual fund shares$187,022 $8,668 $117 $83,651 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
75

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


AB Relative Value Fund - Class AAB VPS Growth and Income Portfolio - Class AAberdeen Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund - Institutional ClassInvesco Capital Appreciation Fund - Class AInvesco Floating Rate ESG Fund - Class R5
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$$10 $56 $— $14 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— 
Total expenses— 
Net investment income (loss)56 (1)11 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments— (11)248 (8)
Capital gains distributions— 32 — — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— 21 248 (8)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments(15)3,967 19 (2)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments4,215 23 (10)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$$$4,271 $22 $



















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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
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Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Invesco Main Street Fund - Class AInvesco Main Street Mid Cap Fund® - Class AInvesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund - Class AInvesco Small Cap Growth Fund - Class AInvesco International Growth Fund - Class R5
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$13 $— $$— $
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges16 22 12 
Total expenses16 22 12 
Net investment income (loss)(3)(22)(4)(1)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(37)83 (1,457)— 
Capital gains distributions36 — 92 24 84 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(1)83 (1,365)24 87 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments217 948 643 48 12 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments216 1,031 (722)72 99 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$213 $1,009 $(726)$71 $102 



















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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund - Class YInvesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund - Class YInvesco Developing Markets Fund - Class AInvesco Developing Markets Fund - Class YInvesco Endeavor Fund - Class A
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $— $— $111 $— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges2,299 197 — 
Total expenses2,299 197 — 
Net investment income (loss)(9)(9)(2,299)(86)— 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments13 144 12,195 1,814 — 
Capital gains distributions81 52 — — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions94 196 12,195 1,814 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments124 (55)23,974 4,985 (2)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments218 141 36,169 6,799 — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$209 $132 $33,870 $6,713 $— 



















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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Invesco Health Care Fund - Investor ClassInvesco International Bond Fund - Class AInvesco High Yield Fund - Class R5Invesco American Value Fund - Class R5Invesco Energy Fund - Class R5
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $$51 $$
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— 11 — 
Total expenses— 11 — 
Net investment income (loss)(1)42 (7)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(3)(36)(112)(10)
Capital gains distributions— — — — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions12 (3)(36)(112)(10)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments— — 106 (3)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments12 (3)(27)(6)(13)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$11 $(2)$15 $(13)$(12)



















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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund - Class AInvesco Small Cap Value Fund - Class AInvesco Oppenheimer V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund - Series IInvesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Fund - Series IInvesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Strategic Income Fund - Series I
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$$— $— $$
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— — 
Total expenses— — 
Net investment income (loss)— — (1)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(1)— — 
Capital gains distributions— — 11 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(1)14 — 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments48 61 (2)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments49 75 (2)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$51 $$$74 $



















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80

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Fund - Series IInvesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Small Cap Fund - Series IInvesco V.I. American Franchise Fund - Series IInvesco V.I. Core Equity Fund - Series IAlger Responsible Investing Fund - Class A
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$$158 $27 $398 $— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges215 380 313 97 
Total expenses215 380 313 97 
Net investment income (loss)— (57)(353)85 (97)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(593)2,280 889 260 
Capital gains distributions358 2,784 6,860 853 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(235)5,064 7,749 1,113 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments(2)5,058 8,038 (4,234)1,874 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments4,823 13,102 3,515 2,987 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$$4,766 $12,749 $3,600 $2,890 

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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Alger Capital Appreciation Fund - Class AAllianzGI Dividend Value Fund - Class AAllianzGI Large-Cap Value Fund - Institutional ClassAllianzGI Small-Cap Value Fund - Class AAmana Growth Fund - Investor Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $$— $— $166 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— — 608 
Total expenses— — 608 
Net investment income (loss)(1)— — (442)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(29)— — 3,018 
Capital gains distributions25 — — — 3,860 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions28 (29)— — 6,878 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments26 14 — (2)12,229 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments54 (15)— (2)19,107 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$53 $(14)$— $(2)$18,665 



















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82

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Amana Income Fund - Investor ClassAmerican Balanced Fund® - Class R-3American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund - Investor ClassInflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Investor ClassAmerican Century Investments® Disciplined Core Value Fund - A Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$834 $20 $$383 $181 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges685 11 305 129 
Total expenses685 11 305 129 
Net investment income (loss)149 — 78 52 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments2,560 44 (48)141 28 
Capital gains distributions3,964 55 — — 1,493 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions6,524 99 (48)141 1,521 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments1,965 38 35 2,518 (478)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments8,489 137 (13)2,659 1,043 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$8,638 $146 $(13)$2,737 $1,095 



















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83

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-3American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-4American Mutual Fund® - Class R-4AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund - Class NAriel Appreciation Fund - Investor Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$13 $1,903 $52 $14 $
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges1,041 28 160 
Total expenses1,041 28 160 
Net investment income (loss)862 24 (146)— 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(17)3,308 77 (1,191)(17)
Capital gains distributions12 1,501 — 1,068 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(5)4,809 77 (123)(9)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments84 10,090 (15)519 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments79 14,899 62 396 (3)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$88 $15,761 $86 $250 $(3)



















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84

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Ariel Fund - Investor ClassArtisan International Fund - Investor SharesBlackRock Equity Dividend Fund - Investor A SharesBlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Institutional SharesBlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Investor A Shares
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$28 $23 $16 $18 $— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges80 104 104 310 
Total expenses80 104 104 310 
Net investment income (loss)(52)(81)(86)(310)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(220)52 (20)334 1,385 
Capital gains distributions446 322 45 446 1,481 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions226 374 25 780 2,866 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments297 326 957 2,962 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments523 700 27 1,737 5,828 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$471 $619 $36 $1,651 $5,518 



















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85

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Institutional SharesBlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Investor A SharesBond Fund of America℠ - Class R-4Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index Fund - Class ACalvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$$163 $390 $— $818 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges134 196 — 567 
Total expenses134 196 — 567 
Net investment income (loss)29 194 — 251 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(6)(227)416 — 1,338 
Capital gains distributions135 791 — 1,688 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(3)(92)1,207 — 3,026 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments24 651 378 4,034 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments21 559 1,585 7,060 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$23 $588 $1,779 $$7,311 



















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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Capital Income Builder® - Class R-4Capital World Growth & Income Fund℠ - Class R-3Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund, Inc. - Class ACohen & Steers Realty Shares, Inc.Columbia℠ Acorn® Fund - Class A Shares
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$244 $$46 $232 $— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges68 16 91 
Total expenses68 16 91 
Net investment income (loss)176 30 141 (1)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(103)(502)(1)
Capital gains distributions— — 32 205 14 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(71)(297)13 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments60 70 (413)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments67 76 (62)(710)20 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$243 $80 $(32)$(569)$19 


















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87

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Columbia℠ Acorn® Fund - Institutional ClassColumbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A SharesColumbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Institutional ClassCRM Mid Cap Value Fund - Investor SharesDavis Financial Fund - Class Y
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $42 $— $— $
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— 52 — 
Total expenses— 52 — 
Net investment income (loss)— (10)— (1)— 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments— (553)— (6)(6)
Capital gains distributions— 154 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— (399)— (5)(4)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments628 — (2)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments229 — (2)(6)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$$219 $— $(3)$(6)



















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88

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Delaware Small Cap Value Fund - Class ADelaware Smid Cap Growth Fund - Institutional ClassDWS Small Cap Growth Fund - Class SDWS Equity 500 Index Fund - Class SDFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$17 $— $— $14 $52 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges17 — — — 
Total expenses17 — — — 
Net investment income (loss)— — — 52 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(326)405 (3)(4)19 
Capital gains distributions— 1,807 — 175 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(326)2,212 (3)171 19 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments177 14,128 (24)318 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments(149)16,340 147 337 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$(149)$16,340 $$152 $389 



















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89

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio - Institutional ClassDFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio - Institutional ClassDodge & Cox International Stock FundDodge & Cox Stock FundEaton Vance Large-Cap Value Fund - Class R Shares
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$30 $295 $$$— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— — — 
Total expenses— — — 
Net investment income (loss)30 295 — 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments58 (155)— (1)— 
Capital gains distributions— — — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions66 (155)— — 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments116 937 — 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments182 782 12 — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$212 $1,077 $$13 $— 



















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90

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-3EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-4Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund - Institutional SharesFidelity Advisor® New Insights Fund - Class IFidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio - Initial Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $613 $— $— $3,351 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges15 2,589 — 44 12,851 
Total expenses15 2,589 — 44 12,851 
Net investment income (loss)(15)(1,976)— (44)(9,500)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments59 15,192 599 59,249 
Capital gains distributions— — — 173 6,992 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions59 15,192 772 66,241 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments549 55,351 (1)300,569 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments608 70,543 771 366,810 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$593 $68,567 $$727 $357,310 



















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91

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio - Initial ClassFidelity® VIP Asset Manager Portfolio - Initial ClassFidelity® VIP Equity-Income Portfolio - Initial ClassFidelity® VIP Growth Portfolio - Initial ClassFidelity® VIP High Income Portfolio - Initial Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$5,385 $235 $3,962 $317 $418 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges3,488 186 2,250 4,228 97 
Total expenses3,488 186 2,250 4,228 97 
Net investment income (loss)1,897 49 1,712 (3,911)321 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments19,844 (34)2,455 22,938 (126)
Capital gains distributions1,037 207 10,376 40,514 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions20,881 173 12,831 63,452 (126)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments28,366 1,794 (3,624)99,714 (63)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments49,247 1,967 9,207 163,166 (189)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$51,144 $2,016 $10,919 $159,255 $132 



















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92

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Fidelity® VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial ClassFranklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund - Class RFranklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund - Advisor ClassFranklin Natural Resources Fund - Advisor ClassFranklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class A
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$108 $23 $— $$— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges262 — 
Total expenses262 — 
Net investment income (loss)(154)18 (4)(2)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments1,780 (16)— (11)
Capital gains distributions123 56 — 21 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions1,903 (10)56 (11)30 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments1,888 (74)50 66 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments3,791 (84)106 (3)96 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$3,637 $(66)$102 $(2)$94 















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93

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Franklin Small Cap Value VIP Fund - Class 2Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund - Investor SharesGrowth Fund of America® - Class R-3Growth Fund of America® - Class R-4The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund - Class R4
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$1,376 $— $— $1,228 $— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges866 57 4,761 — 
Total expenses866 57 4,761 — 
Net investment income (loss)510 (1)(57)(3,533)— 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(6,977)(2)290 30,714 — 
Capital gains distributions5,852 19 400 23,001 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(1,125)17 690 53,715 — 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments3,767 11 2,027 111,103 — 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments2,642 28 2,717 164,818 — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$3,152 $27 $2,660 $161,285 $— 



















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94

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


The Hartford Dividend And Growth Fund - Class R4The Hartford International Opportunities Fund - Class R4Income Fund of America® - Class R-3Ivy Science and Technology Fund - Class YJanus Henderson Balanced Portfolio - Institutional Shares
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $$22 $— $
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— 17 267 
Total expenses— 17 267 
Net investment income (loss)— (9)17 (267)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments— (12)982 
Capital gains distributions— — — 2,477 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— (12)3,459 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments— 417 5,456 16 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments— 405 11 8,915 19 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$— $396 $28 $8,648 $21 



















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95

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Janus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio - Institutional SharesJanus Henderson Flexible Bond Portfolio - Institutional SharesJanus Henderson Global Research Portfolio - Institutional SharesJanus Henderson Research Portfolio - Institutional SharesJPMorgan Equity Income Fund - Class I Shares
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $— $$— $125 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— 51 
Total expenses— 51 
Net investment income (loss)(4)— — (1)74 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments22 — 136 
Capital gains distributions20 — — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions42 — 12 136 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments12 (1)14 680 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments54 11 21 816 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$50 $$11 $20 $890 



















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96

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


JPMorgan Government Bond Fund - Class I SharesLazard International Equity Portfolio - Open SharesClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund - Class ILKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity FundLoomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund - Retail Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$89 $$$— $22 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges41 11 84 
Total expenses41 11 84 
Net investment income (loss)48 (2)(2)(1)(62)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments135 (26)(11)— (782)
Capital gains distributions— 62 711 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions144 (26)51 (71)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments29 153 19 57 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments173 127 70 10 (14)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$221 $125 $68 $$(76)



















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97

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund - Class YLord Abbett Developing Growth Fund - Class ALord Abbett Core Fixed Income Fund - Class ALord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund - Class R4Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund - Class A
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$13 $— $— $217 $
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges12 — 75 
Total expenses12 — 75 
Net investment income (loss)(1)— 142 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments— (32)(17)
Capital gains distributions— 15 — — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions21 (32)(17)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments53 — 30 (131)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments16 74 (2)(148)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$17 $73 $$140 $(146)



















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98

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund - Class ALord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund - Class ALord Abbett Series Fund Mid Cap Stock Portfolio - Class VCMainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund - Class AMainstay Winslow Large Cap Growth Fund - Class R3
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$$$603 $12 $— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges543 — 
Total expenses543 — 
Net investment income (loss)60 10 — 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(52)— 3,880 (21)— 
Capital gains distributions— — — — — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(52)— 3,880 (21)— 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments35 (3,896)(88)— 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments(17)(16)(109)— 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$(16)$$44 $(99)$— 















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99

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund - Class AMetropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class I SharesMetropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class M SharesMFS® International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R3MFS® New Discovery Fund - Class R3
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $505 $395 $$— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— 217 13 
Total expenses— 217 13 
Net investment income (loss)(1)505 178 (10)(4)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments12 90 280 189 
Capital gains distributions10 1,471 1,262 31 55 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions22 1,561 1,542 220 58 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments395 234 (18)105 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments29 1,956 1,776 202 163 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$28 $2,461 $1,954 $192 $159 



















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100

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund - Trust Class SharesNeuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Institutional Class SharesNeuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Trust Class SharesNew Perspective Fund® - Class R-3New Perspective Fund® - Class R-4
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $40 $62 $— $350 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— 133 2,087 
Total expenses— 133 2,087 
Net investment income (loss)(5)40 (71)(7)(1,737)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments41 (103)41 6,262 
Capital gains distributions24 277 839 61 12,791 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions28 318 736 102 19,053 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments100 543 1,725 278 61,950 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments128 861 2,461 380 81,003 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$123 $901 $2,390 $373 $79,266 



















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101

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


New World Fund® - Class R-4Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund - Class IParnassus Core Equity Fund℠ - Investor SharesPax Sustainable Allocation Fund - Investor ClassPIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® - Administrative Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$$23 $266 $433 $23 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges23 320 420 14 
Total expenses23 320 420 14 
Net investment income (loss)(8)— (54)13 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments90 (28)788 204 (120)
Capital gains distributions— 2,384 797 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions90 (21)3,172 1,001 (120)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments88 (81)5,011 4,813 159 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments178 (102)8,183 5,814 39 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$170 $(102)$8,129 $5,827 $48 



















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102

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


PIMCO VIT Real Return Portfolio - Administrative ClassPioneer Equity Income Fund - Class Y SharesPioneer High Yield Fund - Class A SharesPioneer Strategic Income Fund - Class A SharesPioneer Equity Income VCT Portfolio - Class I
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$1,089 $128 $25 $28 $— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges617 53 — 
Total expenses617 53 — 
Net investment income (loss)472 75 21 22 — 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(1,064)(125)(71)— 
Capital gains distributions— — — — — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(1,064)(125)(71)— 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments8,313 (801)(4)22 — 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments7,249 (926)(75)31 — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$7,721 $(851)$(54)$53 $— 



















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103

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Pioneer High Yield VCT Portfolio - Class IPGIM Jennison Utility Fund - Class ZColumbia Large Cap Value Fund - Advisor ClassRoyce Total Return Fund - Service ClassAve Maria Rising Dividend Fund
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$768 $$179 $— $60 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges144 90 — 51 
Total expenses144 90 — 51 
Net investment income (loss)624 89 — 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(334)(289)(1)(108)
Capital gains distributions— — 75 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(334)(289)(33)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments(184)(4)637 (1)149 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments(518)348 — 116 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$106 $$437 $— $125 



















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104

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


SMALLCAP World Fund® - Class R-4T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund - I ClassT. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value Fund - R ClassT. Rowe Price Value Fund - Advisor ClassTCW Total Return Bond Fund - Class N
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $— $$$261 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges281 — 114 
Total expenses281 — 114 
Net investment income (loss)(281)— — (1)147 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments844 1,340 (2)— 42 
Capital gains distributions592 267 81 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions1,436 1,607 123 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments8,718 15,984 15 23 304 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments10,154 17,591 20 31 427 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$9,873 $17,591 $20 $30 $574 

















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105

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Templeton Foreign Fund - Class ATempleton Global Bond Fund - Advisor ClassTempleton Global Bond Fund - Class AThird Avenue Real Estate Value Fund - Institutional ClassTouchstone Value Fund - Institutional Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$$973 $4,126 $$306 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges92 872 — — 
Total expenses92 872 — — 
Net investment income (loss)881 3,254 306 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(1)(1,211)(3,985)(3)(97)
Capital gains distributions— — — — 314 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(1)(1,211)(3,985)(3)217 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments(3)(707)(4,571)(2)361 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments(4)(1,918)(8,556)(5)578 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$(1)$(1,037)$(5,302)$(4)$884 



















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106

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund - Adviser SharesUSAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund - Class A SharesVanguard® Total Bond Market Index Fund - Admiral™ SharesVanguard® Total International Stock Index Fund - Admiral™ SharesDiversified Value Portfolio
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $— $$$
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges101 128 — 
Total expenses101 128 — 
Net investment income (loss)(101)(128)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments8,424 491 — — 
Capital gains distributions— — — — 18 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions8,424 491 — 18 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments(4,083)531 11 (8)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments4,341 1,022 10 11 10 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$4,240 $894 $13 $13 $12 



















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107

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Equity Income PortfolioSmall Company Growth PortfolioVictory Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund - Class YVictory Sycamore Established Value Fund - Class AVictory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund - Class R
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$$— $— $81 $— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges72 — 
Total expenses72 — 
Net investment income (loss)(1)(3)— 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments— — (22)21 — 
Capital gains distributions— 308 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(22)329 — 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments(3)(6)227 — 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments13 (28)556 — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$$12 $(31)$565 $— 



















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108

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Balanced Portfolio - Class IVoya Large Cap Value Fund - Class AVoya Real Estate Fund - Class AVoya Floating Rate Fund - Class AVoya GNMA Income Fund - Class A
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$4,980 $$— $34 $75 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges2,229 — 32 
Total expenses2,229 — 32 
Net investment income (loss)2,751 (1)25 43 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments5,501 (5)(83)(116)
Capital gains distributions5,856 — — — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions11,357 — (83)(116)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments4,942 126 64 38 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments16,299 43 (52)42 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$19,050 $$42 $(27)$85 



















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109

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Intermediate Bond Fund - Class AVoya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class IVoya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class SVoya Global Perspectives® Portfolio - Class IVoya High Yield Portfolio - Adviser Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$25 $15,938 $68 $98 $
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges3,980 30 — 
Total expenses3,980 30 — 
Net investment income (loss)21 11,958 61 68 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(4)903 34 — 
Capital gains distributions12 10,346 45 93 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions11,249 54 127 — 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments7,258 32 336 — 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments10 18,507 86 463 — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$31 $30,465 $147 $531 $


















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110

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya High Yield Portfolio - Institutional ClassVoya High Yield Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Institutional ClassVoya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$5,439 $21 $— $3,050 $16 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges763 — 5,344 47 
Total expenses763 — 5,344 47 
Net investment income (loss)4,676 19 — (2,294)(31)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(1,010)(3)— 5,051 (66)
Capital gains distributions— — 11 70,259 733 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(1,010)(3)11 75,310 667 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments714 12 93,750 1,089 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments(296)23 169,060 1,756 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$4,380 $21 $23 $166,766 $1,725 

















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111

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Institutional ClassVoya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya U.S. Stock Index Portfolio - Institutional Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $5,863 $25 $— $734 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— 2,503 — 211 
Total expenses— 2,503 — 211 
Net investment income (loss)— 3,360 17 — 523 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments— (1,074)(14)— 2,032 
Capital gains distributions24,435 109 — 1,536 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions23,361 95 — 3,568 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments(1)(15,565)(47)— 2,720 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments— 7,796 48 — 6,288 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$— $11,156 $65 $— $6,811 



















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112

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Service Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $3,613 $$34 $868 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— 503 — 12 331 
Total expenses— 503 — 12 331 
Net investment income (loss)— 3,110 22 537 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments— (1,466)(1)11 750 
Capital gains distributions— 5,036 132 3,856 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— 3,570 143 4,606 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments(11,986)(7)(293)(8,815)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments(8,416)(4)(150)(4,209)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$$(5,306)$(3)$(128)$(3,672)



















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113

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Service ClassVY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Service Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$642 $496 $— $84 $91 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges113 211 163 264 
Total expenses113 211 163 264 
Net investment income (loss)529 285 (1)(79)(173)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(2,058)(1,991)38 590 1,546 
Capital gains distributions2,285 2,029 13 920 1,735 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions227 38 51 1,510 3,281 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments151 (158)(5)2,900 4,892 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments378 (120)46 4,410 8,173 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$907 $165 $45 $4,331 $8,000 



















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114

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Morgan Stanley Global Franchise Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Adviser Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $— $— $— $
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— 202 334 — 
Total expenses— 202 334 — 
Net investment income (loss)— (202)(334)— 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments— (2,141)(1,997)— — 
Capital gains distributions— — — — 33 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— (2,141)(1,997)— 33 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments9,777 7,491 — 31 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments7,636 5,494 — 64 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$$7,434 $5,160 $— $68 


















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115

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Service ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Service ClassVY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Adviser Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$6,952 $13,780 $30 $3,553 $
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges1,968 9,930 635 — 
Total expenses1,968 9,930 635 — 
Net investment income (loss)4,984 3,850 27 2,918 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments4,068 19,124 (162)(5,854)
Capital gains distributions33,190 80,563 10 1,185 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions37,258 99,687 (152)(4,669)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments31,507 66,951 96 924 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments68,765 166,638 (56)(3,745)12 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$73,749 $170,488 $(29)$(827)$14 



















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116

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Government Money Market Portfolio - Class IVoya Global Real Estate Fund - Class AVoya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class AVoya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class I
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$196 $635 $$$25 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges76 2,010 — 12 
Total expenses76 2,010 — 12 
Net investment income (loss)120 (1,375)13 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments93 — (17)— (147)
Capital gains distributions185 117 — — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions278 117 (13)— (147)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments639 — 15 31 305 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments917 117 31 158 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$1,037 $(1,258)$$33 $171 

















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117

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Global Bond Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Global Bond Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$$2,010 $14 $253 $34 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges647 134 18 
Total expenses647 134 18 
Net investment income (loss)1,363 11 119 16 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(690)793 18 
Capital gains distributions— — — 352 57 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(690)1,145 75 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments4,815 29 (137)143 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments4,125 34 1,008 218 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$14 $5,488 $45 $1,127 $234 



















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118

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$148 $390 $34 $120 $333 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges59 210 15 64 196 
Total expenses59 210 15 64 196 
Net investment income (loss)89 180 19 56 137 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments37 1,492 31 152 1,641 
Capital gains distributions236 721 78 257 713 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions273 2,213 109 409 2,354 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments690 (381)192 542 (630)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments963 1,832 301 951 1,724 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$1,052 $2,012 $320 $1,007 $1,861 



















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119

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$42 $82 $146 $24 $60 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges15 40 92 10 35 
Total expenses15 40 92 10 35 
Net investment income (loss)27 42 54 14 25 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments35 16 712 14 122 
Capital gains distributions111 205 307 62 146 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions146 221 1,019 76 268 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments284 621 (90)219 434 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments430 842 929 295 702 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$457 $884 $983 $309 $727 


















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120

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $— $78 $12 $19 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— — 40 
Total expenses— — 40 
Net investment income (loss)— — 38 10 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments— — 259 40 
Capital gains distributions— — 70 14 19 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— — 329 19 59 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments— — (83)46 43 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments— — 246 65 102 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$— $— $284 $70 $112 



















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121

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$$2,328 $$$292 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges609 — 104 
Total expenses609 — 104 
Net investment income (loss)1,719 188 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(1)(576)(4)(13)(4)
Capital gains distributions20 7,899 11 520 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions19 7,323 (2)516 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments(29)(10,714)(5)17 1,116 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments(10)(3,391)(3)15 1,632 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$(6)$(1,672)$(1)$19 $1,820 



















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122

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$96 $2,801 $$247 $147 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges29 1,238 98 50 
Total expenses29 1,238 98 50 
Net investment income (loss)67 1,563 149 97 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(84)(2,643)(2)10 (85)
Capital gains distributions217 5,630 27 759 580 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions133 2,987 25 769 495 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments217 12,066 17 874 504 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments350 15,053 42 1,643 999 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$417 $16,616 $48 $1,792 $1,096 

















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123

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$2,837 $— $161 $59 $1,870 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges1,383 — 66 24 1,014 
Total expenses1,383 — 66 24 1,014 
Net investment income (loss)1,454 — 95 35 856 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(3,527)— (137)17 (2,993)
Capital gains distributions9,953 526 254 7,033 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions6,426 389 271 4,040 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments12,769 957 250 12,596 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments19,195 1,346 521 16,636 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$20,649 $$1,441 $556 $17,492 



















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124

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution Balanced Portfolio - Service Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$75 $10 $462 $$122 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges40 289 — 64 
Total expenses40 289 — 64 
Net investment income (loss)35 173 58 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(136)340 
Capital gains distributions254 51 1,816 287 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions260 (85)2,156 295 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments590 113 3,349 19 372 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments850 28 5,505 27 667 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$885 $32 $5,678 $31 $725 



















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125

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Solution Income Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Solution Income Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution Moderately Conservative Portfolio - Service Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$10 $247 $63 $894 $175 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges49 15 313 78 
Total expenses49 15 313 78 
Net investment income (loss)198 48 581 97 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments32 64 56 511 (52)
Capital gains distributions25 101 213 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions33 89 64 612 161 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments12 848 213 2,717 507 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments45 937 277 3,329 668 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$53 $1,135 $325 $3,910 $765 



















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126

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Service Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $495 $792 $— $— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges— 140 430 1,365 
Total expenses— 140 430 1,365 
Net investment income (loss)— 355 362 (1)(1,365)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments— (653)(2,491)(60)(1,978)
Capital gains distributions— 180 346 — — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— (473)(2,145)(60)(1,978)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments952 2,608 167 48,317 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments479 463 107 46,339 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$$834 $825 $106 $44,974 



















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127

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® Columbia Contrarian Core Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Service Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $— $34 $$1,065 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges130 — 41 483 
Total expenses130 — 41 483 
Net investment income (loss)(130)— (7)582 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(889)— (203)— 2,033 
Capital gains distributions399 206 1,493 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(490)3,526 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments3,136 472 (13)(5,653)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments2,646 11 475 (6)(2,127)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$2,516 $11 $468 $(3)$(1,545)



















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128

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Initial Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$20 $4,796 $15 $$6,690 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges2,516 5,906 
Total expenses2,516 5,906 
Net investment income (loss)15 2,280 784 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(6)5,587 (34)(5)13,314 
Capital gains distributions62 11,187 41 20,688 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions56 16,774 34,002 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments59 2,458 34 54 109,074 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments115 19,232 41 58 143,076 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$130 $21,512 $50 $59 $143,860 
















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129

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Service ClassVY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$17 $$233 $547 $— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges18 130 474 
Total expenses18 130 474 
Net investment income (loss)(1)103 73 (1)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments16 (33)(1,171)(3,442)12 
Capital gains distributions68 20 1,408 4,082 34 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions84 (13)237 640 46 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments385 (697)(1,950)60 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments469 (7)(460)(1,310)106 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$468 $(6)$(357)$(1,237)$105 



















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130

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Service ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Service Class
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$506 $$— $— $— 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges5,255 10 5,252 23 
Total expenses5,255 10 5,252 23 
Net investment income (loss)(4,749)(9)(4)(5,252)(23)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments26,486 41 12 26,254 37 
Capital gains distributions41,004 98 49 22,748 131 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions67,490 139 61 49,002 168 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments80,714 185 295 145,589 803 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments148,204 324 356 194,591 971 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$143,455 $315 $352 $189,339 $948 



















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131

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Corporate Leaders 100 Fund - Class IVoya Strategic Allocation Conservative Portfolio - Class IVoya Strategic Allocation Growth Portfolio - Class IVoya Strategic Allocation Moderate Portfolio - Class IVoya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class A
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$183 $760 $1,425 $1,337 $14 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges75 296 677 550 
Total expenses75 296 677 550 
Net investment income (loss)108 464 748 787 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments99 (27)2,909 1,339 10 
Capital gains distributions1,773 1,046 5,676 2,762 144 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions1,872 1,019 8,585 4,101 154 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments(869)1,401 (143)1,611 64 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments1,003 2,420 8,442 5,712 218 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$1,111 $2,884 $9,190 $6,499 $227 



















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132

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class IVoya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class SVoya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class IVoya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class SVoya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class I
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$15,685 $$1,857 $220 $5,854 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges12,520 592 113 3,765 
Total expenses12,520 592 113 3,765 
Net investment income (loss)3,165 1,265 107 2,089 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments46,164 — 182 13 16,199 
Capital gains distributions111,224 26 — — 32,925 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions157,388 26 182 13 49,124 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments11,258 15 (3,616)(489)911 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments168,646 41 (3,434)(476)50,035 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$171,811 $42 $(2,169)$(369)$52,124 



















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133

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class SVoya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class IVoya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class SVoya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class IVoya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class S
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$$3,842 $$1,280 $
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges2,467 — 1,096 — 
Total expenses2,467 — 1,096 — 
Net investment income (loss)1,375 184 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments17 11,508 (3)4,506 (2)
Capital gains distributions18 — — 1,342 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions35 11,508 (3)5,848 — 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments(18)3,893 (2,290)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments17 15,401 3,558 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$19 $16,776 $$3,742 $



















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134

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya International Index Portfolio - Class IVoya International Index Portfolio - Class SVoya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class IVoya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class SVoya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class I
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$1,104 $— $640 $15 $2,813 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges377 — 1,160 17 1,424 
Total expenses377 — 1,160 17 1,424 
Net investment income (loss)727 — (520)(2)1,389 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(198)— 5,911 336 7,554 
Capital gains distributions— — 4,663 136 6,986 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(198)— 10,574 472 14,540 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments2,280 25,669 551 23,483 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments2,082 36,243 1,023 38,023 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$2,809 $$35,723 $1,021 $39,412 
















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135

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class SVoya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class IVoya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class SVoya Russell™ Mid Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class SVoya Russell™ Mid Cap Index Portfolio - Class I
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$$$179 $36 $2,445 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges180 204 1,218 
Total expenses180 204 1,218 
Net investment income (loss)— (1)(168)1,227 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments22 369 1,213 (8,131)
Capital gains distributions18 14 534 1,325 22,469 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions40 16 903 2,538 14,338 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments51 (19)(919)4,099 11,970 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments91 (3)(16)6,637 26,308 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$92 $(3)$(17)$6,469 $27,535 



















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136

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Russell™ Small Cap Index Portfolio - Class IVoya Small Company Portfolio - Class IVoya Small Company Portfolio - Class SVoya U.S. Bond Index Portfolio - Class IVoya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class I
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$933 $715 $$754 $327 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges688 1,177 228 2,305 
Total expenses688 1,177 228 2,305 
Net investment income (loss)245 (462)— 526 (1,978)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(1,996)(5,739)(19)388 (1,715)
Capital gains distributions5,270 2,134 156 14,965 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions3,274 (3,605)(16)544 13,250 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments13,971 16,720 29 376 90,230 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments17,245 13,115 13 920 103,480 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$17,490 $12,653 $13 $1,446 $101,502 


















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137

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class SVoya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class IVoya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class SWanger InternationalWanger Select
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$$— $— $744 $448 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges580 — 270 540 
Total expenses580 — 270 540 
Net investment income (loss)(5)(580)— 474 (92)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments54 (1,610)(6)(2,246)(4,251)
Capital gains distributions66 285 — 1,328 6,653 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions120 (1,325)(6)(918)2,402 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments295 16,909 20 5,288 11,679 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments415 15,584 14 4,370 14,081 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$410 $15,004 $14 $4,844 $13,989 

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138

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Wanger USAWashington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-3Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-4Wells Fargo Small Company Growth Fund - Administrator ClassWells Fargo Small Company Value Fund - Class A
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$— $16 $4,030 $— $
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges635 2,158 76 
Total expenses635 2,158 76 
Net investment income (loss)(635)10 1,872 (76)— 
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments(10,293)(15)9,894 (328)(1)
Capital gains distributions9,364 14 3,055 1,219 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(929)(1)12,949 891 (1)
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments21,083 18 (1,043)1,168 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments20,154 17 11,906 2,059 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$19,519 $27 $13,778 $1,983 $











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139

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
(Dollars in thousands)


Wells Fargo Special Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
Net investment income (loss)
Investment income:
Dividends$380 
Expenses:
Mortality and expense risk charges1,042 
Total expenses1,042 
Net investment income (loss)(662)
Realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments
Net realized gain (loss) on investments6,252 
Capital gains distributions32 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions6,284 
Net unrealized appreciation
(depreciation) of investments(7,281)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
on investments(997)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets
resulting from operations$(1,659)






The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
140

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

AB Relative Value Fund - Class AAB VPS Growth and Income Portfolio - Class AAberdeen Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund - Institutional ClassInvesco Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A
Net assets at January 1, 2019$174 $572 $12,452 $66 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— 217 (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions69 252 16 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments27 56 2,618 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations33 125 3,087 20 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(40)1,616 (11)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(40)1,616 (11)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(7)128 4,703 
Net assets at December 31, 2019167 700 17,155 75 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)56 (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— 21 248 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(15)3,967 19 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations4,271 22 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(7)(56)1,450 (14)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(7)(56)1,450 (14)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(3)(47)5,721 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$164 $653 $22,876 $83 











The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
141

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Invesco Floating Rate ESG Fund - Class R5Invesco Main Street Fund - Class AInvesco Main Street Mid Cap Fund® - Class AInvesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund - Class A
Net assets at January 1, 2019$279 $910 $— $3,104 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)16 — — (26)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(1)91 — 568 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments221 — 220 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations20 312 — 762 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions60 428 — (41)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions60 428 — (41)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets80 740 — 721 
Net assets at December 31, 2019359 1,650 — 3,825 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)11 (3)(22)(4)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(8)(1)83 (1,365)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(2)217 948 643 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations213 1,009 (726)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(48)(265)2,841 (3,099)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(48)(265)2,841 (3,099)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(47)(52)3,850 (3,825)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$312 $1,598 $3,850 $— 











The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
142

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund - Class AInvesco International Growth Fund - Class R5Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund - Class YInvesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund - Class Y
Net assets at January 1, 2019$91 $523 $543 $492 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(1)10 (4)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions56 46 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments12 75 96 142 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations20 141 138 148 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions51 114 130 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions51 114 130 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets23 192 252 278 
Net assets at December 31, 2019114 715 795 770 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(1)(9)(9)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions24 87 94 196 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments48 12 124 (55)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations71 102 209 132 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions18 13 70 (497)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions18 13 70 (497)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets89 115 279 (365)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$203 $830 $1,074 $405 











The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
143

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Invesco Developing Markets Fund - Class AInvesco Developing Markets Fund - Class YInvesco Endeavor Fund - Class AInvesco Health Care Fund - Investor Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$216,966 $42,564 $14 $132 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(1,878)43 — (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions15,684 2,527 10 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments33,731 7,231 26 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations47,537 9,801 35 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(17,815)(2,976)(52)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(17,815)(2,976)(52)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets29,722 6,825 12 (17)
Net assets at December 31, 2019246,688 49,389 26 115 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(2,299)(86)— (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions12,195 1,814 12 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments23,974 4,985 (2)— 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations33,870 6,713 — 11 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(27,897)(5,946)(1)(34)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(27,897)(5,946)(1)(34)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets5,973 767 (1)(23)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$252,661 $50,156 $25 $92 











The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
144

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Invesco International Bond Fund - Class AInvesco High Yield Fund - Class R5Invesco American Value Fund - Class R5Invesco Energy Fund - Class R5
Net assets at January 1, 2019$135 $533 $754 $44 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)33 (8)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(7)(1)29 (8)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments13 40 165 10 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations10 72 186 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(101)195 62 — 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(101)195 62 — 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(91)267 248 
Net assets at December 31, 201944 800 1,002 47 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)42 (7)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(3)(36)(112)(10)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments— 106 (3)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(2)15 (13)(12)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(33)(420)(155)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(33)(420)(155)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(35)(405)(168)(10)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$$395 $834 $37 











The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
145

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund - Class AInvesco Small Cap Value Fund - Class AInvesco Oppenheimer V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund - Series IInvesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Fund - Series I
Net assets at January 1, 2019$45 $60 $14 $231 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (1)— — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(12)41 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments23 30 29 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations24 17 70 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions10 (32)(1)(9)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions10 (32)(1)(9)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets34 (15)61 
Net assets at December 31, 201979 45 18 292 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— — (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(1)14 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments48 61 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations51 74 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions72 (2)(7)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions72 (2)(7)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets123 67 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$202 $52 $23 $359 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
146

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Strategic Income Fund - Series IInvesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Fund - Series IInvesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Small Cap Fund - Series IInvesco V.I. American Franchise Fund - Series I
Net assets at January 1, 2019$90 $53 $24,778 $26,539 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (181)(315)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— 11 1,821 6,121 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments4,466 2,995 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations15 6,106 8,801 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1)(7)(1,790)(3,276)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1)(7)(1,790)(3,276)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets4,316 5,525 
Net assets at December 31, 201998 61 29,094 32,064 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (57)(353)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— (235)5,064 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(2)(2)5,058 8,038 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations4,766 12,749 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions— (8)(3,680)383 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions— (8)(3,680)383 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(2)1,086 13,132 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$101 $59 $30,180 $45,196 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
147

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund - Series IAlger Responsible Investing Fund - Class AAlger Capital Appreciation Fund - Class AAllianzGI Dividend Value Fund - Class A
Net assets at January 1, 2019$27,039 $6,124 $115 $297 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(34)(70)(1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions5,086 777 13 37 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments1,977 1,132 20 20 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations7,029 1,839 32 60 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(3,240)(883)(24)(113)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(3,240)(883)(24)(113)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets3,789 956 (53)
Net assets at December 31, 201930,828 7,080 123 244 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)85 (97)(1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions7,749 1,113 28 (29)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(4,234)1,874 26 14 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations3,600 2,890 53 (14)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,875)2,800 13 (51)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,875)2,800 13 (51)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,725 5,690 66 (65)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$32,553 $12,770 $189 $179 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
148

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

AllianzGI Large-Cap Value Fund - Institutional ClassAllianzGI Small-Cap Value Fund - Class AAmana Growth Fund - Investor ClassAmana Income Fund - Investor Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$$240 $46,429 $66,562 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (1)(328)190 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— (99)3,795 8,047 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments134 11,415 6,920 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations34 14,882 15,157 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(245)833 (7,413)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(245)833 (7,413)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(211)15,715 7,744 
Net assets at December 31, 201929 62,144 74,306 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— — (442)149 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— — 6,878 6,524 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments— (2)12,229 1,965 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations— (2)18,665 8,638 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions— (4)(2,902)(5,523)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions— (4)(2,902)(5,523)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets— (6)15,763 3,115 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$$23 $77,907 $77,421 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
149

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

American Balanced Fund® - Class R-3American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund - Investor ClassInflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Investor ClassAmerican Century Investments® Disciplined Core Value Fund - A Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$2,791 $315 $29,126 $9,812 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)21 388 68 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions185 (9)(197)383 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments197 81 1,628 1,693 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations403 73 1,819 2,144 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,225)75 (4,109)(347)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,225)75 (4,109)(347)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(822)148 (2,290)1,797 
Net assets at December 31, 20191,969 463 26,836 11,609 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— 78 52 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions99 (48)141 1,521 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments38 35 2,518 (478)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations146 (13)2,737 1,095 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(289)(353)6,132 (818)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(289)(353)6,132 (818)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(143)(366)8,869 277 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$1,826 $97 $35,705 $11,886 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
150

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-3American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-4American Mutual Fund® - Class R-4AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund - Class N
Net assets at January 1, 2019$889 $97,554 $9,173 $22,907 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)691 27 (16)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions80 9,715 419 312 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments148 15,184 432 2,913 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations236 25,590 878 3,209 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(35)(1,750)(7,269)(3,696)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(35)(1,750)(7,269)(3,696)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets201 23,840 (6,391)(487)
Net assets at December 31, 20191,090 121,394 2,782 22,420 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)862 24 (146)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(5)4,809 77 (123)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments84 10,090 (15)519 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations88 15,761 86 250 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(124)(9,157)(917)(2,490)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(124)(9,157)(917)(2,490)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(36)6,604 (831)(2,240)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$1,054 $127,998 $1,951 $20,180 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
151

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Ariel Appreciation Fund - Investor ClassAriel Fund - Investor ClassArtisan International Fund - Investor SharesBlackRock Equity Dividend Fund - Investor A Shares
Net assets at January 1, 2019$412 $9,051 $9,892 $769 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (19)(9)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(29)169 484 99 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments107 1,908 2,078 97 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations78 2,058 2,553 205 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(313)(875)(1,301)(10)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(313)(875)(1,301)(10)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(235)1,183 1,252 195 
Net assets at December 31, 2019177 10,234 11,144 964 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (52)(81)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(9)226 374 25 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments297 326 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(3)471 619 36 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(77)(1,334)(934)66 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(77)(1,334)(934)66 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(80)(863)(315)102 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$97 $9,371 $10,829 $1,066 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
152

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Institutional SharesBlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Investor A SharesBlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Institutional SharesBlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Investor A Shares
Net assets at January 1, 2019$6,535 $24,939 $188 $11,923 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(39)(184)41 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions584 2,191 13 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments927 3,627 48 3,200 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,472 5,634 56 3,254 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(356)(2,501)25 (497)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(356)(2,501)25 (497)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,116 3,133 81 2,757 
Net assets at December 31, 20197,651 28,072 269 14,680 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(86)(310)29 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions780 2,866 (3)(92)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments957 2,962 24 651 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,651 5,518 23 588 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions1,923 2,346 16 (1,074)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions1,923 2,346 16 (1,074)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets3,574 7,864 39 (486)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$11,225 $35,936 $308 $14,194 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
153

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Bond Fund of America℠ - Class R-4Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index Fund - Class ACalvert VP SRI Balanced PortfolioCapital Income Builder® - Class R-4
Net assets at January 1, 2019$10,636 $— $45,323 $4,575 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)165 — 248 120 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions207 — 3,886 67 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments397 6,012 571 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations769 10,146 758 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions3,552 (2,001)658 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions3,552 (2,001)658 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets4,321 8,145 1,416 
Net assets at December 31, 201914,957 53,468 5,991 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)194 — 251 176 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions1,207 — 3,026 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments378 4,034 60 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,779 7,311 243 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions9,198 (1,386)1,429 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions9,198 (1,386)1,429 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets10,977 5,925 1,672 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$25,934 $16 $59,393 $7,663 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
154

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Capital World Growth & Income Fund℠ - Class R-3Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund, Inc. - Class ACohen & Steers Realty Shares, Inc.Columbia℠ Acorn® Fund - Class A Shares
Net assets at January 1, 2019$557 $53 $7,400 $58 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)149 (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions44 962 (1)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments120 1,226 15 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations131 54 2,337 13 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(51)1,256 1,255 (4)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(51)1,256 1,255 (4)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets80 1,310 3,592 
Net assets at December 31, 2019637 1,363 10,992 67 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)30 141 (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(71)(297)13 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments70 (413)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations80 (32)(569)19 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(47)375 (1,763)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(47)375 (1,763)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets33 343 (2,332)27 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$670 $1,706 $8,660 $94 











The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
155

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Columbia℠ Acorn® Fund - Institutional ClassColumbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A SharesColumbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Institutional ClassCRM Mid Cap Value Fund - Investor Shares
Net assets at January 1, 2019$$7,411 $$296 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— — — (2)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(1,797)— (16)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments3,684 77 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,887 59 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(2,587)(1)(245)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(2,587)(1)(245)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(700)— (186)
Net assets at December 31, 20196,711 110 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (10)— (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— (399)— (5)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments628 — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations219 — (3)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(10)(654)(47)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(10)(654)(47)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(9)(435)(50)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$— $6,276 $$60 











The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
156

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Davis Financial Fund - Class YDelaware Small Cap Value Fund - Class ADelaware Smid Cap Growth Fund - Institutional ClassDWS Small Cap Growth Fund - Class S
Net assets at January 1, 2019$51 $2,656 $11,472 $16 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— — — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions56 587 (1)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments10 624 3,568 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations13 685 4,155 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions12 (529)1,195 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions12 (529)1,195 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets25 156 5,350 
Net assets at December 31, 201976 2,812 16,822 21 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— — — — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(4)(326)2,212 (3)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(2)177 14,128 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(6)(149)16,340 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(7)(110)1,142 (1)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(7)(110)1,142 (1)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(13)(259)17,482 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$63 $2,553 $34,304 $24 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
157

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


DWS Equity 500 Index Fund - Class SDFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional ClassDFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio - Institutional ClassDFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio - Institutional Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$646 $2,016 $1,050 $13,073 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)61 23 226 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions83 47 (1)661 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments104 234 67 2,074 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations192 342 89 2,961 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(18)287 179 1,746 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(18)287 179 1,746 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets174 629 268 4,707 
Net assets at December 31, 2019820 2,645 1,318 17,780 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)52 30 295 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions171 19 66 (155)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(24)318 116 937 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations152 389 212 1,077 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions113 87 900 1,290 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions113 87 900 1,290 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets265 476 1,112 2,367 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$1,085 $3,121 $2,430 $20,147 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
158

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Dodge & Cox International Stock FundDodge & Cox Stock FundEaton Vance Large-Cap Value Fund - Class R SharesEuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-3
Net assets at January 1, 2019$126 $156 $$3,220 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions22 — 136 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments22 — 606 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations27 28 — 745 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions15 (49)(1)(1,208)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions15 (49)(1)(1,208)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets42 (21)(1)(463)
Net assets at December 31, 2019168 135 2,757 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (15)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— — 59 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments— 549 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations13 — 593 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions10 — (203)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions10 — (203)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets10 23 — 390 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$178 $158 $$3,147 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
159

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-4Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund - Institutional SharesFidelity Advisor® New Insights Fund - Class IFidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio - Initial Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$275,861 $$2,475 $1,099,134 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)695 — (26)(6,128)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions19,073 — 232 160,918 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments48,100 514 162,468 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations67,868 720 317,258 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(30,658)385 (124,809)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(30,658)385 (124,809)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets37,210 1,105 192,449 
Net assets at December 31, 2019313,071 10 3,580 1,291,583 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(1,976)— (44)(9,500)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions15,192 772 66,241 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments55,351 (1)300,569 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations68,567 727 357,310 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(24,088)10 (2,087)(143,920)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(24,088)10 (2,087)(143,920)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets44,479 14 (1,360)213,390 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$357,550 $24 $2,220 $1,504,973 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
160

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio - Initial ClassFidelity® VIP Asset Manager Portfolio - Initial ClassFidelity® VIP Equity-Income Portfolio - Initial ClassFidelity® VIP Growth Portfolio - Initial Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$243,084 $14,470 $220,603 $319,689 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)2,455 93 2,305 (2,597)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions11,539 672 22,401 44,133 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments59,139 1,628 29,584 58,967 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations73,133 2,393 54,290 100,503 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions2,750 (577)(24,158)(32,761)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions2,750 (577)(24,158)(32,761)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets75,883 1,816 30,132 67,742 
Net assets at December 31, 2019318,967 16,286 250,735 387,431 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)1,897 49 1,712 (3,911)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions20,881 173 12,831 63,452 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments28,366 1,794 (3,624)99,714 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations51,144 2,016 10,919 159,255 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(21,249)(1,280)(20,501)(17,598)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(21,249)(1,280)(20,501)(17,598)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets29,895 736 (9,582)141,657 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$348,862 $17,022 $241,153 $529,088 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
161

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Fidelity® VIP High Income Portfolio - Initial ClassFidelity® VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial ClassFranklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund - Class RFranklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund - Advisor Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$7,738 $25,131 $1,325 $274 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)336 195 11 (3)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(118)1,972 38 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments839 4,055 248 54 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,057 6,222 265 89 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(184)(2,726)(491)(40)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(184)(2,726)(491)(40)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets873 3,496 (226)49 
Net assets at December 31, 20198,611 28,627 1,099 323 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)321 (154)18 (4)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(126)1,903 (10)56 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(63)1,888 (74)50 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations132 3,637 (66)102 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(4)(4,391)(89)37 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(4)(4,391)(89)37 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets128 (754)(155)139 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$8,739 $27,873 $944 $462 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
162

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Franklin Natural Resources Fund - Advisor ClassFranklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class AFranklin Small Cap Value VIP Fund - Class 2Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund - Investor Shares
Net assets at January 1, 2019$12 $278 $95,726 $16 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (3)109 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— 58 16,813 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments30 6,205 (1)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations85 23,127 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1)(8,318)16 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1)(8,318)16 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets84 14,809 24 
Net assets at December 31, 201916 362 110,535 40 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(2)510 (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(11)30 (1,125)17 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments66 3,767 11 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(2)94 3,152 27 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(202)(7,757)40 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(202)(7,757)40 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(108)(4,605)67 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$22 $254 $105,930 $107 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
163

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Growth Fund of America® - Class R-3Growth Fund of America® - Class R-4The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund - Class R4The Hartford Dividend And Growth Fund - Class R4
Net assets at January 1, 2019$9,942 $402,267 $— $
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(33)(1,326)— — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions1,057 54,858 — — 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments1,272 50,669 — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations2,296 104,201 — 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(4,033)(40,019)— — 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(4,033)(40,019)— — 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(1,737)64,182 — 
Net assets at December 31, 20198,205 466,449 — 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(57)(3,533)— — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions690 53,715 — — 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments2,027 111,103 — — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations2,660 161,285 — — 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(846)(41,641)— (5)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(846)(41,641)— (5)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,814 119,644 — (5)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$10,019 $586,093 $— $

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
164

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

The Hartford International Opportunities Fund - Class R4Income Fund of America® - Class R-3Ivy Science and Technology Fund - Class YJanus Henderson Balanced Portfolio - Institutional Shares
Net assets at January 1, 2019$1,479 $907 $12,191 $147 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)20 (172)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(45)48 2,408 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments387 78 3,917 19 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations344 146 6,153 29 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(167)(223)3,420 (19)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(167)(223)3,420 (19)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets177 (77)9,573 10 
Net assets at December 31, 20191,656 830 21,764 157 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(9)17 (267)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(12)3,459 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments417 5,456 16 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations396 28 8,648 21 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions334 (110)3,186 (1)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions334 (110)3,186 (1)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets730 (82)11,834 20 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$2,386 $748 $33,598 $177 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
165

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Janus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio - Institutional SharesJanus Henderson Flexible Bond Portfolio - Institutional SharesJanus Henderson Global Research Portfolio - Institutional SharesJanus Henderson Research Portfolio - Institutional Shares
Net assets at January 1, 2019$263 $13 $66 $66 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(3)— — (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions28 — 14 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments63 13 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations88 19 18 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(7)(1)(1)(20)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(7)(1)(1)(20)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets81 — 18 (2)
Net assets at December 31, 2019344 13 84 64 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(4)— — (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions42 — 12 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments12 (1)14 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations50 11 20 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(38)— (17)(1)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(38)— (17)(1)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets12 (6)19 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$356 $14 $78 $83 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
166

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


JPMorgan Equity Income Fund - Class I SharesJPMorgan Government Bond Fund - Class I SharesLazard International Equity Portfolio - Open SharesClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund - Class I
Net assets at January 1, 2019$1,490 $1,305 $736 $429 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)22 36 (2)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions72 61 (9)25 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments397 (10)149 62 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations491 87 148 85 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions1,473 1,882 102 (114)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions1,473 1,882 102 (114)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,964 1,969 250 (29)
Net assets at December 31, 20193,454 3,274 986 400 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)74 48 (2)(2)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions136 144 (26)51 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments680 29 153 19 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations890 221 125 68 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions4,960 3,064 62 (4)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions4,960 3,064 62 (4)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets5,850 3,285 187 64 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$9,304 $6,559 $1,173 $464 













The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
167

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity FundLoomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund - Retail ClassLoomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund - Class YLord Abbett Developing Growth Fund - Class A
Net assets at January 1, 2019$26 $10,075 $415 $108 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (90)(1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions310 (3)26 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments2,075 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations2,295 11 32 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,243)39 (22)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,243)39 (22)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets13 1,052 50 10 
Net assets at December 31, 201939 11,127 465 118 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(1)(62)(1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(71)21 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments57 53 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(76)17 73 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,094)647 38 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,094)647 38 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets15 (1,170)664 111 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$54 $9,957 $1,129 $229 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
168

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Lord Abbett Core Fixed Income Fund - Class ALord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund - Class R4Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund - Class ALord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
Net assets at January 1, 2019$18 $5,944 $790 $820 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)170 (3)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— (32)60 (166)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments137 113 293 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations275 174 124 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions— 944 (14)(596)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions— 944 (14)(596)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,219 160 (472)
Net assets at December 31, 201920 7,163 950 348 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— 142 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(32)(17)(52)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments— 30 (131)35 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations140 (146)(16)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions1,289 (313)(77)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions1,289 (313)(77)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,429 (459)(93)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$27 $8,592 $491 $255 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
169

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund - Class ALord Abbett Series Fund Mid Cap Stock Portfolio - Class VCMainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund - Class AMainstay Winslow Large Cap Growth Fund - Class R3
Net assets at January 1, 2019$204 $61,697 $— $
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(51)— — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions5,392 — — 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments26 7,416 — — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations34 12,757 — — 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(110)(6,056)— 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(110)(6,056)— 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(76)6,701 — 
Net assets at December 31, 2019128 68,398 — 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)60 10 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— 3,880 (21)— 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(3,896)(88)— 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations44 (99)— 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(6,757)730 (3)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(6,757)730 (3)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(6,713)631 (3)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$136 $61,685 $631 $— 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
170

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund - Class AMetropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class I SharesMetropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class M SharesMFS® International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R3
Net assets at January 1, 2019$77 $20,298 $21,058 $647 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(1)643 399 (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions215 160 40 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments21 1,096 1,186 143 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations29 1,954 1,745 182 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(2)3,371 2,074 305 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(2)3,371 2,074 305 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets27 5,325 3,819 487 
Net assets at December 31, 2019104 25,623 24,877 1,134 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(1)505 178 (10)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions22 1,561 1,542 220 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments395 234 (18)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations28 2,461 1,954 192 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions10 4,243 526 (652)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions10 4,243 526 (652)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets38 6,704 2,480 (460)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$142 $32,327 $27,357 $674 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
171

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


MFS® New Discovery Fund - Class R3Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund - Trust Class SharesNeuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Institutional Class SharesNeuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Trust Class Shares
Net assets at January 1, 2019$116 $373 $2,662 $12,231 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(2)(4)27 (67)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions15 30 327 953 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments48 82 361 2,005 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations61 108 715 2,891 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions120 30 367 (914)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions120 30 367 (914)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets181 138 1,082 1,977 
Net assets at December 31, 2019297 511 3,744 14,208 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(4)(5)40 (71)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions58 28 318 736 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments105 100 543 1,725 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations159 123 901 2,390 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions117 697 (708)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions117 697 (708)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets276 128 1,598 1,682 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$573 $639 $5,342 $15,890 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
172

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


New Perspective Fund® - Class R-3New Perspective Fund® - Class R-4New World Fund® - Class R-4Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund - Class I
Net assets at January 1, 2019$1,712 $177,548 $1,095 $1,766 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)531 28 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions194 10,816 51 116 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments209 41,261 138 355 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations404 52,608 191 499 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(890)8,859 (516)44 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(890)8,859 (516)44 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(486)61,467 (325)543 
Net assets at December 31, 20191,226 239,015 770 2,309 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(7)(1,737)(8)— 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions102 19,053 90 (21)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments278 61,950 88 (81)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations373 79,266 170 (102)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(51)9,844 (283)(344)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(51)9,844 (283)(344)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets322 89,110 (113)(446)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$1,548 $328,125 $657 $1,863 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
173

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Parnassus Core Equity Fund℠ - Investor SharesPax Sustainable Allocation Fund - Investor ClassPIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® - Administrative ClassPIMCO VIT Real Return Portfolio - Administrative Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$32,021 $35,911 $1,362 $70,080 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(4)201 43 592 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions3,440 3,055 (73)(1,582)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments5,688 3,564 183 6,144 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations9,124 6,820 153 5,154 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,484)(2,379)46 (4,077)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,484)(2,379)46 (4,077)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets7,640 4,441 199 1,077 
Net assets at December 31, 201939,661 40,352 1,561 71,157 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(54)13 472 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions3,172 1,001 (120)(1,064)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments5,011 4,813 159 8,313 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations8,129 5,827 48 7,721 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(370)(1,485)143 503 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(370)(1,485)143 503 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets7,759 4,342 191 8,224 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$47,420 $44,694 $1,752 $79,381 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
174

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Pioneer Equity Income Fund - Class Y SharesPioneer High Yield Fund - Class A SharesPioneer Strategic Income Fund - Class A SharesPioneer Equity Income VCT Portfolio - Class I
Net assets at January 1, 2019$11,896 $722 $562 $— 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)148 33 13 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions278 (4)— — 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments2,189 65 41 — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations2,615 94 54 — 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(3,313)(36)67 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(3,313)(36)67 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(698)58 121 
Net assets at December 31, 201911,198 780 683 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)75 21 22 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(125)(71)— 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(801)(4)22 — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(851)(54)53 — 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(5,837)(303)102 — 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(5,837)(303)102 — 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(6,688)(357)155 — 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$4,510 $423 $838 $












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
175

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Pioneer High Yield VCT Portfolio - Class IPGIM Jennison Utility Fund - Class ZColumbia Large Cap Value Fund - Advisor ClassRoyce Total Return Fund - Service Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$14,827 $128 $8,331 $
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)591 84 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(351)10 345 — 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments1,649 23 1,998 — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,889 34 2,427 — 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,385)14 401 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,385)14 401 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets504 48 2,828 
Net assets at December 31, 201915,331 176 11,159 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)624 89 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(334)(289)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(184)(4)637 (1)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations106 437 — 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,001)(21)(1,345)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,001)(21)(1,345)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(895)(19)(908)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$14,436 $157 $10,251 $10 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
176

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Ave Maria Rising Dividend FundSMALLCAP World Fund® - Class R-4T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund - I ClassT. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value Fund - R Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$4,894 $20,382 $30,175 $788 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)12 (239)166 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions425 1,313 2,461 (33)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments812 5,010 6,321 124 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,249 6,084 8,948 91 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(21)886 3,356 (652)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(21)886 3,356 (652)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,228 6,970 12,304 (561)
Net assets at December 31, 20196,122 27,352 42,479 227 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(281)— — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(33)1,436 1,607 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments149 8,718 15,984 15 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations125 9,873 17,591 20 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,211)436 3,398 (8)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,211)436 3,398 (8)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(1,086)10,309 20,989 12 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$5,036 $37,661 $63,468 $239 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
177

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


T. Rowe Price Value Fund - Advisor ClassTCW Total Return Bond Fund - Class NTempleton Foreign Fund - Class ATempleton Global Bond Fund - Advisor Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$399 $6,183 $423 $24,501 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)204 1,352 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(52)(8)(823)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments96 253 33 (407)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations99 405 33 122 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions14 1,086 (104)(2,093)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions14 1,086 (104)(2,093)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets113 1,491 (71)(1,971)
Net assets at December 31, 2019512 7,674 352 22,530 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(1)147 881 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions123 (1)(1,211)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments23 304 (3)(707)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations30 574 (1)(1,037)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(61)4,577 (2,428)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(61)4,577 (2,428)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(31)5,151 (3,465)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$481 $12,825 $360 $19,065 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
178

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class AThird Avenue Real Estate Value Fund - Institutional ClassTouchstone Value Fund - Institutional ClassUSAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund - Adviser Shares
Net assets at January 1, 2019$118,332 $42 $12,022 $13,275 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)5,422 276 (159)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(3,455)944 218 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(2,037)2,128 5,349 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(70)3,348 5,408 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(15,107)1,879 218 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(15,107)1,879 218 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(15,177)13 5,227 5,626 
Net assets at December 31, 2019103,155 55 17,249 18,901 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)3,254 306 (101)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(3,985)(3)217 8,424 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(4,571)(2)361 (4,083)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(5,302)(4)884 4,240 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(12,090)1,258 (23,141)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(12,090)1,258 (23,141)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(17,392)2,142 (18,901)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$85,763 $57 19,391 $— 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
179

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund - Class A SharesVanguard® Total Bond Market Index Fund - Admiral™ SharesVanguard® Total International Stock Index Fund - Admiral™ SharesDiversified Value Portfolio
Net assets at January 1, 2019$— $— $— $112 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— — — 17 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments— — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations— 25 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions— 156 14 (25)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions— 156 14 (25)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets— 157 15 — 
Net assets at December 31, 2019— 157 15 112 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(128)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions491 — 18 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments531 11 (8)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations894 13 13 12 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions21,141 (41)59 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions21,141 (41)59 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets22,035 (28)72 13 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$22,035 $129 $87 $125 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
180

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Equity Income PortfolioSmall Company Growth PortfolioVictory Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund - Class YVictory Sycamore Established Value Fund - Class A
Net assets at January 1, 2019$169 $47 $435 $4,299 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(1)(2)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions12 (66)363 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments23 149 860 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations38 12 81 1,224 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(26)(3)(227)1,082 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(26)(3)(227)1,082 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets12 (146)2,306 
Net assets at December 31, 2019181 56 289 6,605 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(1)(3)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(22)329 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(3)(6)227 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations12 (31)565 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions11 (223)694 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions11 (223)694 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets17 16 (254)1,259 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$198 $72 $35 $7,864 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
181

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund - Class RVoya Balanced Portfolio - Class IVoya Large Cap Value Fund - Class AVoya Real Estate Fund - Class A
Net assets at January 1, 2019$$208,684 $60 $678 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— 2,871 17 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— 14,201 (78)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments18,495 12 235 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations35,567 15 174 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(2)(22,823)(17)(125)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(2)(22,823)(17)(125)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets— 12,744 (2)49 
Net assets at December 31, 2019221,428 58 727 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— 2,751 (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— 11,357 — (83)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments— 4,942 126 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations— 19,050 42 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(19,570)(769)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(19,570)(769)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(520)(727)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$$220,908 $67 $— 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
182

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Floating Rate Fund - Class AVoya GNMA Income Fund - Class AVoya Intermediate Bond Fund - Class AVoya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class I
Net assets at January 1, 2019$2,318 $2,539 $836 $404,454 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)132 45 22 10,269 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(23)(19)1,471 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments37 85 46 22,731 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations146 111 73 34,471 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions1,107 (178)(53)(13,378)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions1,107 (178)(53)(13,378)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,253 (67)20 21,093 
Net assets at December 31, 20193,571 2,472 856 425,547 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)25 43 21 11,958 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(116)11,249 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments64 38 7,258 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(27)85 31 30,465 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(2,955)1,172 (69)29,071 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(2,955)1,172 (69)29,071 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(2,982)1,257 (38)59,536 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$589 $3,729 $818 $485,083 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
183

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class SVoya Global Perspectives® Portfolio - Class IVoya High Yield Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya High Yield Portfolio - Institutional Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$2,103 $1,944 $41 $35,318 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)59 56 2,873 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(1)123 (1)(578)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments127 166 4,705 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations185 345 7,000 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(97)126 (18)62,878 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(97)126 (18)62,878 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets88 471 (13)69,878 
Net assets at December 31, 20192,191 2,415 28 105,196 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)61 68 4,676 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions54 127 — (1,010)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments32 336 — 714 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations147 531 4,380 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(220)2,035 (6)(7,975)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(220)2,035 (6)(7,975)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(73)2,566 (5)(3,595)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$2,118 $4,981 $23 $101,601 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
184

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya High Yield Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Institutional ClassVoya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$19,881 $78 $483,586 $12,694 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)592 — (1,173)(18)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(596)14 98,080 1,167 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments2,094 51,450 1,194 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations2,090 23 148,357 2,343 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(21,562)(18)(33,429)(9,107)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(21,562)(18)(33,429)(9,107)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(19,472)114,928 (6,764)
Net assets at December 31, 2019409 83 598,514 5,930 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)19 — (2,294)(31)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(3)11 75,310 667 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments12 93,750 1,089 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations21 23 166,766 1,725 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(64)(10)(56,682)(217)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(64)(10)(56,682)(217)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(43)13 110,084 1,508 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$366 $96 $708,598 $7,438 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
185

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Institutional ClassVoya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$15 $267,860 $1,241 $15 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— 3,252 14 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions28,471 91 — 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments29,787 179 — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations61,510 284 — 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(2)(25,681)(294)(10)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(2)(25,681)(294)(10)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets35,829 (10)(10)
Net assets at December 31, 201916 303,689 1,231 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— 3,360 17 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions23,361 95 — 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(1)(15,565)(47)— 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations— 11,156 65 — 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1)(30,946)42 — 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1)(30,946)42 — 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(1)(19,790)107 — 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$15 $283,899 $1,338 $












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
186

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya U.S. Stock Index Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Adviser Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$28,279 $20 $64,343 $35 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)388 — 1,462 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions2,050 — 1,300 — 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments6,427 12,144 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations8,865 14,906 10 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions2,165 (9)(4,657)(1)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions2,165 (9)(4,657)(1)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets11,030 (8)10,249 
Net assets at December 31, 201939,309 12 74,592 44 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)523 — 3,110 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions3,568 — 3,570 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments2,720 (11,986)(7)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations6,811 (5,306)(3)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(3,820)(2)(8,408)(5)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(3,820)(2)(8,408)(5)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets2,991 (1)(13,714)(8)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$42,300 $11 $60,878 $36 











The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
187

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Service Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$1,419 $37,743 $27,328 $26,073 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)21 488 651 404 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions82 1,797 1,534 1,609 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments268 7,595 4,130 3,817 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations371 9,880 6,315 5,830 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(234)(2,999)(4,635)(3,717)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(234)(2,999)(4,635)(3,717)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets137 6,881 1,680 2,113 
Net assets at December 31, 20191,556 44,624 29,008 28,186 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)22 537 529 285 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions143 4,606 227 38 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(293)(8,815)151 (158)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(128)(3,672)907 165 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(185)(5,523)60 (2,506)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(185)(5,523)60 (2,506)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(313)(9,195)967 (2,341)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$1,243 $35,429 $29,975 $25,845 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
188

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Service ClassVY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$151 $11,355 $20,389 $24 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(1)(133)(233)— 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions12 961 1,568 — 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments35 2,560 4,768 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations46 3,388 6,103 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(7)(446)(397)(27)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(7)(446)(397)(27)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets39 2,942 5,706 (21)
Net assets at December 31, 2019190 14,297 26,095 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(1)(79)(173)— 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions51 1,510 3,281 — 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(5)2,900 4,892 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations45 4,331 8,000 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(107)(216)(1,112)(1)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(107)(216)(1,112)(1)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(62)4,115 6,888 — 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$128 $18,412 $32,983 $












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
189

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Morgan Stanley Global Franchise Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Adviser Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$41,715 $30,497 $— $298 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)338 (113)— 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions11,817 9,118 — 18 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(1,383)(1,264)— 48 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations10,772 7,741 — 69 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,783)810 (4)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,783)810 (4)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets8,989 8,551 65 
Net assets at December 31, 201950,704 39,048 363 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(202)(334)— 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(2,141)(1,997)— 33 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments9,777 7,491 — 31 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations7,434 5,160 — 68 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,166)(2,802)(1)40 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,166)(2,802)(1)40 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets6,268 2,358 (1)108 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$56,972 $41,406 $— $471 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
190

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Institutional ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Service ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Service Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$326,569 $806,219 $803 $90,169 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)5,193 5,293 17 1,728 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions22,565 56,781 210 25,777 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments53,272 127,178 (26)(5,327)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations81,030 189,252 201 22,178 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions23,938 35,319 (62)(6,807)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions23,938 35,319 (62)(6,807)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets104,968 224,571 139 15,371 
Net assets at December 31, 2019431,537 1,030,790 942 105,540 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)4,984 3,850 27 2,918 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions37,258 99,687 (152)(4,669)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments31,507 66,951 96 924 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations73,749 170,488 (29)(827)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(7,302)(31,522)(167)(7,335)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(7,302)(31,522)(167)(7,335)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets66,447 138,966 (196)(8,162)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$497,984 $1,169,756 $746 $97,378 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
191

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Government Money Market Portfolio - Class IVoya Global Real Estate Fund - Class A
Net assets at January 1, 2019$91 $6,957 $237,575 $51 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (20)2,947 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions10 636 179 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments12 1,184 — 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations22 1,800 3,126 12 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(17)(299)7,916 (5)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(17)(299)7,916 (5)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,501 11,042 
Net assets at December 31, 201996 8,458 248,617 58 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)120 (1,375)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions278 117 (13)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments639 — 15 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations14 1,037 (1,258)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(2)(304)86,780 (61)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(2)(304)86,780 (61)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets12 733 85,522 (58)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$108 $9,191 $334,139 $— 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
192

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class AVoya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class IVoya Global Bond Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Global Bond Portfolio - Initial Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$260 $1,402 $275 $70,474 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)18 1,366 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(185)564 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments43 456 2,718 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations55 289 20 4,648 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(68)(330)(5,142)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(68)(330)(5,142)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(13)(41)29 (494)
Net assets at December 31, 2019247 1,361 304 69,980 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)13 1,363 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— (147)(690)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments31 305 4,815 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations33 171 14 5,488 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(10)63 (169)(3,181)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(10)63 (169)(3,181)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets23 234 (155)2,307 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$270 $1,595 $149 $72,287 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
193

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$356 $11,069 $2,527 $4,318 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)84 25 49 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions10 437 170 217 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments1,278 166 560 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations26 1,799 361 826 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions121 (646)(1,029)913 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions121 (646)(1,029)913 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets147 1,153 (668)1,739 
Net assets at December 31, 2019503 12,222 1,859 6,057 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)11 119 16 89 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions1,145 75 273 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments29 (137)143 690 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations45 1,127 234 1,052 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions106 (6,326)74 2,980 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions106 (6,326)74 2,980 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets151 (5,199)308 4,032 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$654 $7,023 $2,167 $10,089 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
194

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$14,903 $1,514 $6,123 $13,991 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)112 14 60 79 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions375 101 275 666 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments2,611 222 1,092 2,395 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations3,098 337 1,427 3,140 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions658 119 1,375 29 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions658 119 1,375 29 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets3,756 456 2,802 3,169 
Net assets at December 31, 201918,659 1,970 8,925 17,160 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)180 19 56 137 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions2,213 109 409 2,354 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(381)192 542 (630)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations2,012 320 1,007 1,861 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(11,147)281 (1,310)(11,785)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(11,147)281 (1,310)(11,785)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(9,135)601 (303)(9,924)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$9,524 $2,571 $8,622 $7,236 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
195

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$1,856 $3,653 $5,203 $1,152 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)21 31 22 10 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions148 184 421 83 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments310 708 782 205 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations479 923 1,225 298 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions410 526 731 168 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions410 526 731 168 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets889 1,449 1,956 466 
Net assets at December 31, 20192,745 5,102 7,159 1,618 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)27 42 54 14 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions146 221 1,019 76 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments284 621 (90)219 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations457 884 983 309 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions176 818 (4,800)350 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions176 818 (4,800)350 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets633 1,702 (3,817)659 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$3,378 $6,804 $3,342 $2,277 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
196

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Initial Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$2,235 $— $— $3,732 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)10 — — 35 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions141 — — 122 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments436 — — 224 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations587 — — 381 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions713 — — (739)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions713 — — (739)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,300 — — (358)
Net assets at December 31, 20193,535 — — 3,374 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)25 — — 38 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions268 — — 329 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments434 — — (83)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations727 — — 284 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions886 (2,581)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions886 (2,581)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,613 (2,297)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$5,148 $$$1,077 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
197

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service ClassVoya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Initial Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$980 $948 $190 $69,069 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)13 834 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions31 26 20 6,825 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments59 76 2,704 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations99 115 28 10,363 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(343)51 (21)(5,965)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(343)51 (21)(5,965)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(244)166 4,398 
Net assets at December 31, 2019736 1,114 197 73,467 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)10 1,719 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions19 59 19 7,323 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments46 43 (29)(10,714)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations70 112 (6)(1,672)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(26)(22)(5,464)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(26)(22)(5,464)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets44 120 (28)(7,136)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$780 $1,234 $169 $66,331 











The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
198

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$78 $457 $8,566 $7,854 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)172 88 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— 31 566 462 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments35 834 660 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations10 73 1,572 1,210 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(29)(62)1,061 (2,330)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(29)(62)1,061 (2,330)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(19)11 2,633 (1,120)
Net assets at December 31, 201959 468 11,199 6,734 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)188 67 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(2)516 133 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(5)17 1,116 217 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(1)19 1,820 417 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(4)(200)1,784 (1,605)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(4)(200)1,784 (1,605)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(5)(181)3,604 (1,188)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$54 $287 $14,803 $5,546 











The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
199

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$124,074 $401 $7,686 $11,164 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)1,810 166 141 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions6,731 35 721 406 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments11,821 41 868 1,613 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations20,362 83 1,755 2,160 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(9,195)(9)2,203 (1,986)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(9,195)(9)2,203 (1,986)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets11,167 74 3,958 174 
Net assets at December 31, 2019135,241 475 11,644 11,338 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)1,563 149 97 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions2,987 25 769 495 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments12,066 17 874 504 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations16,616 48 1,792 1,096 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(5,190)(147)1,465 (2,601)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(5,190)(147)1,465 (2,601)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets11,426 (99)3,257 (1,505)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$146,667 $376 $14,901 $9,833 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
200

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$134,108 $15 $6,196 $5,179 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)1,888 — 114 40 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions10,660 710 501 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments14,608 697 538 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations27,156 1,521 1,079 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(6,454)(1)985 (1,244)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(6,454)(1)985 (1,244)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets20,702 2,506 (165)
Net assets at December 31, 2019154,810 18 8,702 5,014 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)1,454 — 95 35 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions6,426 389 271 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments12,769 957 250 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations20,649 1,441 556 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(4,909)— 1,002 (1,240)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(4,909)— 1,002 (1,240)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets15,740 2,443 (684)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$170,550 $20 $11,145 $4,330 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
201

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial ClassVoya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$94,948 $2,280 $1,581 $22,428 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)1,098 32 209 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions7,666 272 208 2,210 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments12,571 314 145 3,058 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations21,335 618 361 5,477 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(2,359)1,131 (250)2,533 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(2,359)1,131 (250)2,533 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets18,976 1,749 111 8,010 
Net assets at December 31, 2019113,924 4,029 1,692 30,438 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)856 35 173 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions4,040 260 (85)2,156 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments12,596 590 113 3,349 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations17,492 885 32 5,678 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(4,609)1,237 (517)3,450 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(4,609)1,237 (517)3,450 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets12,883 2,122 (485)9,128 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$126,807 $6,151 $1,207 $39,566 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
202

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution Balanced Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution Income Portfolio - Adviser ClassVoya Solution Income Portfolio - Initial Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$— $5,049 $785 $7,904 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— 61 19 209 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— 228 18 211 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments— 600 60 551 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations— 889 97 971 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions— (152)(27)(460)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions— (152)(27)(460)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets— 737 70 511 
Net assets at December 31, 2019— 5,786 855 8,415 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)58 198 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions295 33 89 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments19 372 12 848 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations31 725 53 1,135 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions322 90 (447)2,299 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions322 90 (447)2,299 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets353 815 (394)3,434 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$353 $6,601 $461 $11,849 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
203

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 ClassVoya Solution Income Portfolio - Service ClassVoya Solution Moderately Conservative Portfolio - Service ClassVY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$3,691 $43,388 $6,159 $39 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)65 778 65 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions121 1,417 75 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments232 2,683 726 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations418 4,878 866 11 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(789)(9,825)629 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(789)(9,825)629 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(371)(4,947)1,495 12 
Net assets at December 31, 20193,320 38,441 7,654 51 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)48 581 97 — 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions64 612 161 — 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments213 2,717 507 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations325 3,910 765 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(400)(4,427)(100)(17)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(400)(4,427)(100)(17)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(75)(517)665 (16)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$3,245 $37,924 $8,319 $35 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
204

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Service Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$33,150 $57,494 $277 $122,163 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)330 269 (1)(1,315)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions1,903 3,817 160 70,658 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments6,903 11,958 (58)(25,590)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations9,136 16,044 101 43,753 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(7,642)(5,712)(27)(9,833)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(7,642)(5,712)(27)(9,833)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,494 10,332 74 33,920 
Net assets at December 31, 201934,644 67,826 351 156,083 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)355 362 (1)(1,365)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(473)(2,145)(60)(1,978)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments952 2,608 167 48,317 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations834 825 106 44,974 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(2,000)(6,525)(80)(17,187)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(2,000)(6,525)(80)(17,187)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(1,166)(5,700)26 27,787 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$33,478 $62,126 $377 $183,870 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
205

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® Columbia Contrarian Core Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Adviser Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$11,187 $125 $5,486 $228 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)99 — (31)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions4,232 19 630 60 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(985)407 (11)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations3,346 25 1,006 53 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,364)(5)(717)(21)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,364)(5)(717)(21)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,982 20 289 32 
Net assets at December 31, 201913,169 145 5,775 260 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(130)— (7)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(490)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments3,136 472 (13)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations2,516 11 468 (3)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,452)(3)36 (19)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,452)(3)36 (19)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,064 504 (22)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$14,233 $153 $6,279 $238 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
206

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

VY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Service ClassVY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Service Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$54,176 $1,346 $259,611 $1,169 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)782 18 2,872 12 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions16,216 64 24,938 21 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(4,556)167 19,382 158 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations12,442 249 47,192 191 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(6,465)(108)(25,298)(299)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(6,465)(108)(25,298)(299)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets5,977 141 21,894 (108)
Net assets at December 31, 201960,153 1,487 281,505 1,061 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)582 15 2,280 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions3,526 56 16,774 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(5,653)59 2,458 34 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(1,545)130 21,512 50 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(5,156)(26)(26,680)(111)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(5,156)(26)(26,680)(111)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(6,701)104 (5,168)(61)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$53,452 $1,591 $276,337 $1,000 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
207

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Service ClassVY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$219 $512,694 $1,362 $244 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(1)(3,014)(13)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions46 108,975 327 27 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments21 41,996 96 31 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations66 147,957 410 59 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(19)(57,257)(14)(33)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(19)(57,257)(14)(33)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets47 90,700 396 26 
Net assets at December 31, 2019266 603,394 1,758 270 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)784 (1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions34,002 84 (13)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments54 109,074 385 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations59 143,860 468 (6)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(39)(65,489)23 (62)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(39)(65,489)23 (62)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets20 78,371 491 (68)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$286 $681,765 $2,249 $202 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
208

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Initial Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$19,362 $54,651 $292 $403,457 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)83 (33)— (3,559)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions2,156 6,587 45 62,242 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments2,463 6,370 61 81,160 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations4,702 12,924 106 139,843 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(2,801)(7,560)(10)(28,225)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(2,801)(7,560)(10)(28,225)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,901 5,364 96 111,618 
Net assets at December 31, 201921,263 60,015 388 515,075 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)103 73 (1)(4,749)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions237 640 46 67,490 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(697)(1,950)60 80,714 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(357)(1,237)105 143,455 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(2,254)(6,433)(39)(48,241)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(2,254)(6,433)(39)(48,241)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(2,611)(7,670)66 95,214 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$18,652 $52,345 $454 $610,289 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
209

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Service ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Adviser ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Initial ClassVY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Service Class
Net assets at January 1, 2019$1,206 $928 $449,287 $3,407 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(8)(4)(3,642)(23)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions172 257 130,331 702 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments253 13 4,143 248 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations417 266 130,832 927 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(364)(124)(23,333)(1,090)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(364)(124)(23,333)(1,090)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets53 142 107,499 (163)
Net assets at December 31, 20191,259 1,070 556,786 3,244 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(9)(4)(5,252)(23)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions139 61 49,002 168 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments185 295 145,589 803 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations315 352 189,339 948 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(186)(160)(32,573)(699)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(186)(160)(32,573)(699)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets129 192 156,766 249 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$1,388 $1,262 $713,552 $3,493 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
210

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Corporate Leaders 100 Fund - Class IVoya Strategic Allocation Conservative Portfolio - Class IVoya Strategic Allocation Growth Portfolio - Class IVoya Strategic Allocation Moderate Portfolio - Class I
Net assets at January 1, 2019$6,239 $26,327 $60,918 $54,755 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)80 492 1,088 1,068 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions731 1,654 8,653 6,334 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments880 1,457 3,178 2,274 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,691 3,603 12,919 9,676 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(95)421 (2,104)(3,937)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(95)421 (2,104)(3,937)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,596 4,024 10,815 5,739 
Net assets at December 31, 20197,835 30,351 71,733 60,494 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)108 464 748 787 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions1,872 1,019 8,585 4,101 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(869)1,401 (143)1,611 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,111 2,884 9,190 6,499 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions587 499 (2,656)(3,472)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions587 499 (2,656)(3,472)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets1,698 3,383 6,534 3,027 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$9,533 $33,734 $78,267 $63,521 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
211

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class AVoya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class IVoya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class SVoya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class I
Net assets at January 1, 2019$1,271 $1,069,882 $190 $74,924 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)13 5,990 1,612 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions154 153,369 22 4,654 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments180 118,985 27 9,064 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations347 278,344 50 15,330 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(81)(133,135)(4)(3,452)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(81)(133,135)(4)(3,452)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets266 145,209 46 11,878 
Net assets at December 31, 20191,537 1,215,091 236 86,802 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)3,165 1,265 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions154 157,388 26 182 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments64 11,258 15 (3,616)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations227 171,811 42 (2,169)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(177)(125,246)20 (9,083)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(177)(125,246)20 (9,083)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets50 46,565 62 (11,252)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$1,587 $1,261,656 $298 $75,550 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
212

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class SVoya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class IVoya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class SVoya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class I
Net assets at January 1, 2019$10,636 $334,558 $181 $271,771 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)158 1,831 1,113 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions692 49,137 31 36,584 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments1,195 39,659 19 29,078 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations2,045 90,627 52 66,775 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,083)(38,208)(26)(28,021)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,083)(38,208)(26)(28,021)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets962 52,419 26 38,754 
Net assets at December 31, 201911,598 386,977 207 310,525 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)107 2,089 1,375 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions13 49,124 35 11,508 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(489)911 (18)3,893 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(369)52,124 19 16,776 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,079)(33,977)(96)(28,774)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,079)(33,977)(96)(28,774)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(1,448)18,147 (77)(11,998)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$10,150 $405,124 $130 $298,527 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
213

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class SVoya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class IVoya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class SVoya International Index Portfolio - Class I
Net assets at January 1, 2019$59 $122,776 $155 $37,196 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)17 — 838 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions28,228 33 243 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(4,444)(2)6,270 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations16 23,801 31 7,351 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(16)(13,863)(21)(639)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(16)(13,863)(21)(639)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets— 9,938 10 6,712 
Net assets at December 31, 201959 132,714 165 43,908 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)184 727 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(3)5,848 — (198)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(2,290)2,280 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations3,742 2,809 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(19)(10,264)(23)(1,648)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(19)(10,264)(23)(1,648)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(16)(6,522)(19)1,161 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$43 $126,192 $146 $45,069 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya International Index Portfolio - Class SVoya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class IVoya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class SVoya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class I
Net assets at January 1, 2019$$66,554 $1,671 $130,188 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (72)1,331 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— 6,581 186 10,287 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments16,432 415 28,469 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations22,941 604 40,087 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions177044037701
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions177044037701
Total increase (decrease) in net assets230645100747788
Net assets at December 31, 20199971992678177976
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (520)(2)1,389 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions— 10,574 472 14,540 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments25,669 551 23,483 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations35,723 1,021 39,412 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions7,742 (127)11,868 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions7,742 (127)11,868 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets43,465 894 51,280 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$11 $140,664 $3,572 $229,256 



The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class SVoya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class IVoya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class SVoya Russell™ Mid Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class S
Net assets at January 1, 2019$423 $558 $14,982 $15,370 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)197 (83)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions42 56 899 2,325 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments77 61 2,641 2,887 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations122 124 3,737 5,129 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(56)(146)914 358 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(56)(146)914 358 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets66 (22)4,651 5,487 
Net assets at December 31, 2019489 536 19,633 20,857 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— (1)(168)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions40 16 903 2,538 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments51 (19)(919)4,099 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations92 (3)(17)6,469 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(41)(40)97 (2,272)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(41)(40)97 (2,272)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets51 (43)80 4,197 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$540 $493 $19,713 $25,054 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya Russell™ Mid Cap Index Portfolio - Class IVoya Russell™ Small Cap Index Portfolio - Class IVoya Small Company Portfolio - Class IVoya Small Company Portfolio - Class S
Net assets at January 1, 2019$140,564 $67,456 $127,882 $129 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)1,344 221 (799)(1)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions27,455 7,494 17,624 21 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments12,140 9,006 13,237 12 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations40,939 16,721 30,062 32 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions2,289 5,349 (16,500)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions2,289 5,349 (16,500)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets43,228 22,070 13,562 39 
Net assets at December 31, 2019183,792 89,526 141,444 168 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)1,227 245 (462)— 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions14,338 3,274 (3,605)(16)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments11,970 13,971 16,720 29 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations27,535 17,490 12,653 13 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(7,140)1,884 (13,353)(51)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(7,140)1,884 (13,353)(51)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets20,395 19,374 (700)(38)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$204,187 $108,900 $140,744 $130 












The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)


Voya U.S. Bond Index Portfolio - Class IVoya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class IVoya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class SVoya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class I
Net assets at January 1, 2019$16,449 $226,057 $1,008 $55,777 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)286 (1,452)(5)(602)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions30 27,601 118 6,533 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments945 35,727 155 7,455 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,261 61,876 268 13,386 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions2,421 (21,007)(195)(4,931)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions2,421 (21,007)(195)(4,931)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets3,682 40,869 73 8,455 
Net assets at December 31, 201920,131 266,926 1,081 64,232 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)526 (1,978)(5)(580)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions544 13,250 120 (1,325)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments376 90,230 295 16,909 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations1,446 101,502 410 15,004 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions9,826 (16,199)(244)(4,034)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions9,826 (16,199)(244)(4,034)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets11,272 85,303 166 10,970 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$31,403 $352,229 $1,247 $75,202 














The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Voya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class SWanger InternationalWanger SelectWanger USA
Net assets at January 1, 2019$104 $35,293 $54,081 $77,471 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— 26 (505)(433)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions1,731 1,268 9,337 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments20 7,944 13,670 14,022 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations27 9,701 14,433 22,926 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(32)(3,995)(7,079)(4,653)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(32)(3,995)(7,079)(4,653)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(5)5,706 7,354 18,273 
Net assets at December 31, 201999 40,999 61,435 95,744 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)— 474 (92)(635)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(6)(918)2,402 (929)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments20 5,288 11,679 21,083 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations14 4,844 13,989 19,519 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(55)(4,263)(7,218)(13,176)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(55)(4,263)(7,218)(13,176)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(41)581 6,771 6,343 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$58 $41,580 $68,206 $102,087 














The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-3Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-4Wells Fargo Small Company Growth Fund - Administrator ClassWells Fargo Small Company Value Fund - Class A
Net assets at January 1, 2019$2,484 $189,561 $6,008 $— 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)16 1,839 (76)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions294 18,473 326 — 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments108 25,513 1,208 10 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations418 45,825 1,458 11 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(1,753)(2,333)(390)117 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(1,753)(2,333)(390)117 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(1,335)43,492 1,068 128 
Net assets at December 31, 20191,149 233,053 7,076 128 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)10 1,872 (76)— 
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions(1)12,949 891 (1)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments18 (1,043)1,168 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations27 13,778 1,983 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(145)(13,722)328 — 
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(145)(13,722)328 — 
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(118)56 2,311 
Net assets at December 31, 2020$1,031 $233,109 $9,387 $131 














The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)

Wells Fargo Special Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
Net assets at January 1, 2019$99,804 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(300)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions6,937 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments19,158 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations25,795 
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(7,310)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(7,310)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets18,485 
Net assets at December 31, 2019118,289 
Increase (decrease) in net assets
Operations:
Net investment income (loss)(662)
Total realized gain (loss) on investments
and capital gains distributions6,284 
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation)
of investments(7,281)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations(1,659)
Changes from principal transactions:
Total unit transactions(9,701)
Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from
principal transactions(9,701)
Total increase (decrease) in net assets(11,360)
Net assets at December 31, 2020$106,929 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements    
1.     Organization
Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (the “Account”) was established by (“VRIAC” or the “Company”) to support the operations of variable annuity contracts (“Contracts”). The Company is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Financial, Inc. (“Voya Financial”), a holding company domiciled in the State of Delaware.

Prior to May 2013, Voya Financial, which together with its subsidiaries, including the Company, was an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of ING Groep N.V. ("ING"), a global financial services holding company based in The Netherlands. In May 2013, Voya Financial, Inc. completed its initial public offering of common stock, including the issuance and sale of common stock by Voya Financial, Inc. and the sale of shares of common stock owned indirectly by ING. Between October 2013 and March 2015, ING completed the sale of its remaining shares of common stock of Voya Financial, Inc. in a series of registered public offerings.

The Account is registered as a unit investment trust with the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. VRIAC provides for variable accumulation and benefits under the Contracts by crediting annuity considerations to one or more divisions within the Account or the fixed account (an investment option in the Company’s general account), as directed by the contract owners. The portion of the Account’s assets applicable to Contracts will not be charged with liabilities arising out of any other business VRIAC may conduct, but obligations of the Account, including the promise to make benefit payments, are obligations of VRIAC. Under applicable insurance law, the assets and liabilities of the Account are clearly identified and distinguished from the other assets and liabilities of VRIAC.

At December 31, 2020, the Account had 314 investment divisions (the “Divisions”), 169 of which invest in independently managed mutual funds and 145 of which invest in mutual funds managed by an affiliate, Voya Investments, LLC (“VIL”). The assets in each Division are invested in shares of a designated fund (“Fund”) of various investment trusts (“the Trusts”).

The Divisions with asset balances at December 31, 2020 and related Trusts are as follows:

AB Relative Value Fund, Inc.:
AB Relative Value Fund - Class A
AB Variable Products Series Fund, Inc.:
AB VPS Growth and Income Portfolio - Class A
Aberdeen Funds:
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund - Institutional Class
AIM Counselor Series Trust:
Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A
Invesco Floating Rate ESG Fund - Class R5
AIM Equity Funds:
Invesco Main Street Fund - Class A
AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series):
Invesco Main Street Mid Cap Fund® - Class A
AIM Growth Series:
Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund - Class A
AIM International Mutual Funds:
Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund - Class Y
Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund - Class Y
AIM Investment Funds:
Invesco Developing Markets Fund - Class A
Invesco Developing Markets Fund - Class Y
Invesco Endeavor Fund - Class A
Invesco Health Care Fund - Investor Class
Invesco International Bond Fund - Class A
AIM Investment Securities Funds:
Invesco High Yield Fund - Class R5
AIM Sector Funds:
Invesco American Value Fund - Class R5
Invesco Energy Fund - Class R5
Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund - Class A
Invesco Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
AIM Variable Insurance Funds:
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund - Series I
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Fund - Series I
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Notes to Financial Statements    
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Strategic Income Fund - Series I
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Fund - Series I
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Small Cap Fund - Series I
Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund - Series I
Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund - Series I
Alger Funds II:
Alger Responsible Investing Fund - Class A
Alger Funds:
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A
Allianz Funds:
AllianzGI Dividend Value Fund - Class A
AllianzGI Large-Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class
AllianzGI Small-Cap Value Fund - Class A
Amana Mutual Funds Trust:
Amana Growth Fund - Investor Class
Amana Income Fund - Investor Class
American Balanced Fund®, Inc.:
American Balanced Fund® - Class R-3
American Beacon Funds:
American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund - Investor Class
American Century Government Income Trust:
Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Investor Class
American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc.:
American Century Investments® Disciplined Core Value Fund - A Class
American Funds® Fundamental Investors:
American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-3
American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-4
American Mutual Fund®:
American Mutual Fund® - Class R-4
AMG Funds IV:
AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund - Class N
Ariel Investment Trust:
Ariel Appreciation Fund - Investor Class
Ariel Fund - Investor Class
Artisan Funds, Inc.:
Artisan International Fund - Investor Shares
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund:
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund - Investor A Shares
BlackRock Funds℠:
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Institutional Shares
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Investor A Shares
BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Series, Inc.:
BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Institutional Shares
BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Investor A Shares
Bond Fund of America℠, Inc.:
Bond Fund of America℠ - Class R-4
Calvert Responsible Index Series, Inc.:
Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index Fund - Class A
Calvert Variable Series, Inc.:
Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio
Capital Income Builder®, Inc.:
Capital Income Builder® - Class R-4
Capital World Growth & Income Fund℠, Inc.:
Capital World Growth & Income Fund℠ - Class R-3
Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund, Inc.:
Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund, Inc. - Class A
Cohen & Steers Realty Shares, Inc.:
Cohen & Steers Realty Shares, Inc.
Columbia Funds Series Trust:
Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A Shares
Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class
Columbia℠ Acorn® Trust:
Columbia℠ Acorn® Fund - Class A Shares
CRM Mutual Fund Trust:
CRM Mid Cap Value Fund - Investor Shares
Davis Series, Inc.:
Davis Financial Fund - Class Y
Delaware Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
Delaware Group® Equity Funds V:
Delaware Smid Cap Growth Fund - Institutional Class
Deutsche DWS Investment Trust:
DWS Small Cap Growth Fund - Class S
Deutsche DWS Investments VIT Funds:
DWS Equity 500 Index Fund - Class S
DFA Investment Dimensions Group, Inc.:
DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class
DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio - Institutional Class
DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio - Institutional Class
Dodge & Cox Funds:
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund
Eaton Vance Special Investment Trust:
Eaton Vance Large-Cap Value Fund - Class R Shares
EuroPacific Growth Fund®:
EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-3
EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-4
Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc.:
Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund - Institutional Shares
Fidelity® Contrafund®:
Fidelity Advisor® New Insights Fund - Class I
Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products II:
Fidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products V:
Fidelity® VIP Asset Manager Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products:
Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity® VIP Growth Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity® VIP High Income Portfolio - Initial Class
Fidelity® VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial Class
Franklin Mutual Series Fund, Inc.:
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund - Class R
Franklin Strategic Series:
Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund - Advisor Class
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Notes to Financial Statements    
Franklin Natural Resources Fund - Advisor Class
Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class A
Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust:
Franklin Small Cap Value VIP Fund - Class 2
Goldman Sachs Trust:
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund - Investor Shares
Growth Fund of America®, Inc.:
Growth Fund of America® - Class R-3
Growth Fund of America® - Class R-4
Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc.:
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund - Class R4
The Hartford Dividend And Growth Fund - Class R4
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund - Class R4
Income Fund of America®:
Income Fund of America® - Class R-3
Ivy Funds, Inc.:
Ivy Science and Technology Fund - Class Y
Janus Aspen Series:
Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio - Institutional Shares
Janus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio - Institutional Shares
Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Portfolio - Institutional Shares
Janus Henderson Global Research Portfolio - Institutional Shares
Janus Henderson Research Portfolio - Institutional Shares
JPMorgan Trust II:
JPMorgan Equity Income Fund - Class I Shares
JPMorgan Government Bond Fund - Class I Shares
Lazard Funds, Inc.:
Lazard International Equity Portfolio - Open Shares
Legg Mason Partners Equity Trust:
ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund - Class I
LKCM Funds:
LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund
Loomis Sayles Funds I:
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund - Retail Class
Loomis Sayles Funds II:
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund - Class Y
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund, Inc.:
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund - Class A
Lord Abbett Investment Trust:
Lord Abbett Core Fixed Income Fund - Class A
Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund - Class R4
Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund, Inc.:
Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund - Class A
Lord Abbett Research Fund, Inc.:
Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
Lord Abbett Securities Trust:
Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund - Class A
Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc.:
Lord Abbett Series Fund Mid Cap Stock Portfolio - Class VC
MainStay Funds Trust:
MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund - Class A
Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund:
Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund - Class A
Metropolitan West Funds:
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class I Shares
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class M Shares
MFS® Series Trust X:
MFS® International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R3
MFS® New Discovery Fund - Class R3
Neuberger Berman Equity Funds®:
Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund - Trust Class Shares
Neuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Institutional Class Shares
Neuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Trust Class Shares
New Perspective Fund®:
New Perspective Fund® - Class R-3
New Perspective Fund® - Class R-4
New World Fund, Inc.®:
New World Fund® - Class R-4
Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc.:
Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund - Class I
Parnassus Income Funds:
Parnassus Core Equity Fund℠ - Investor Shares
Pax World Funds Series Trust I:
Pax Sustainable Allocation Fund - Investor Class
PIMCO Funds:
PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® - Administrative Class
PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust:
PIMCO VIT Real Return Portfolio - Administrative Class
Pioneer Equity Income Fund:
Pioneer Equity Income Fund - Class Y Shares
Pioneer High Yield Fund:
Pioneer High Yield Fund - Class A Shares
Pioneer Strategic Income Fund:
Pioneer Strategic Income Fund - Class A Shares
Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust:
Pioneer Equity Income VCT Portfolio - Class I
Pioneer High Yield VCT Portfolio - Class I
Prudential Sector Funds, Inc.:
PGIM Jennison Utility Fund - Class Z
RiverSource Investment Series, Inc.:
Columbia Large Cap Value Fund - Advisor Class
Royce Fund:
Royce Total Return Fund - Service Class
Schwartz Investment Trust:
Ave Maria Rising Dividend Fund
SmallCap World Fund, Inc.:
SMALLCAP World Fund® - Class R-4
T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc.:
T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund - I Class
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc.:
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value Fund - R Class
T. Rowe Price Value Fund, Inc.:
T. Rowe Price Value Fund - Advisor Class
TCW Funds Inc:
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Notes to Financial Statements    
TCW Total Return Bond Fund - Class N
Templeton Funds, Inc.:
Templeton Foreign Fund - Class A
Templeton Income Trust:
Templeton Global Bond Fund - Advisor Class
Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class A
Third Avenue Trust:
Third Avenue Real Estate Value Fund - Institutional Class
Touchstone Strategic Trust:
Touchstone Value Fund - Institutional Class
USAA Mutual Funds Trust:
USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund - Class A Shares
Vanguard® Bond Index Funds:
Vanguard® Total Bond Market Index Fund - Admiral™ Shares
Vanguard® Total International Stock Index Fund - Admiral™ Shares
Vanguard® Variable Insurance Fund:
Diversified Value Portfolio
Equity Income Portfolio
Small Company Growth Portfolio
Victory Portfolios:
Victory Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund - Class Y
Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund - Class A
Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund - Class R
Voya Balanced Portfolio, Inc.:
Voya Balanced Portfolio - Class I
Voya Equity Trust:
Voya Large Cap Value Fund - Class A
Voya Funds Trust:
Voya Floating Rate Fund - Class A
Voya GNMA Income Fund - Class A
Voya Intermediate Bond Fund - Class A
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio:
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class I
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class S
Voya Investors Trust:
Voya Global Perspectives® Portfolio - Class I
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Institutional Class
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Institutional Class
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Institutional Class
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya U.S. Stock Index Portfolio - Institutional Class
VY® BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional Class
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional Class
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Institutional Class
VY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Service Class
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Service Class
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Service Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Institutional Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Service Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Service Class
VY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Money Market Portfolio:
Voya Government Money Market Portfolio - Class I
Voya Mutual Funds:
Voya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class A
Voya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class I
Voya Partners, Inc.:
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service Class
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service Class
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Notes to Financial Statements    
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Solution Balanced Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 Class
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Solution Moderately Conservative Portfolio - Service Class
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial Class
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Columbia Contrarian Core Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Initial Class
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Service Class
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Initial Class
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Service Class
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial Class
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Initial Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Initial Class
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Service Class
Voya Series Fund, Inc.:
Voya Corporate Leaders 100 Fund - Class I
Voya Strategic Allocation Portfolios, Inc.:
Voya Strategic Allocation Conservative Portfolio - Class I
Voya Strategic Allocation Growth Portfolio - Class I
Voya Strategic Allocation Moderate Portfolio - Class I
Voya Variable Funds:
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class A
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class I
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class S
Voya Variable Portfolios, Inc.:
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class I
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class S
Voya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class I
Voya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class S
Voya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class I
Voya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class S
Voya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class I
Voya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class S
Voya International Index Portfolio - Class I
Voya International Index Portfolio - Class S
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class I
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class S
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class I
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class S
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class I
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class S
Voya Russell™ Mid Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class S
Voya Russell™ Mid Cap Index Portfolio - Class I
Voya Russell™ Small Cap Index Portfolio - Class I
Voya Small Company Portfolio - Class I
Voya Small Company Portfolio - Class S
Voya U.S. Bond Index Portfolio - Class I
Voya Variable Products Trust:
Voya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class I
Voya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class S
Voya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class I
Voya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class S
Wanger Advisors Trust:
Wanger International
Wanger Select
Wanger USA
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠, Inc.:
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-3
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-4
Wells Fargo Funds Trust:
Wells Fargo Small Company Growth Fund - Administrator Class
Wells Fargo Small Company Value Fund - Class A
Wells Fargo Special Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
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Notes to Financial Statements    
The names of certain Trusts and Divisions were changed during 2020. The following is a summary of current and former names for those Divisions:
Current Name:
Aberdeen Funds:
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund - Institutional Class
AIM Counselor Series Trust:
Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A
Invesco Floating Rate ESG Fund - Class R5
AIM Equity Funds:
Invesco Main Street Fund - Class A
AIM International Mutual Funds:
Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund - Class Y
AIM Investment Funds:
Invesco Developing Markets Fund - Class A
Invesco Developing Markets Fund - Class Y
Invesco International Bond Fund - Class A
AIM Sector Funds:
Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund - Class A
Allianz Funds:
AllianzGI Dividend Value Fund - Class A
AllianzGI Large-Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class
AllianzGI Small-Cap Value Fund - Class A
American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc.:
American Century Investments® Disciplined Core Value Fund - A Class
Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc.:
Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund - Institutional Shares
MainStay Funds:
Mainstay Winslow Large Cap Growth Fund - Class R3
T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc.:
T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund - I Class
Voya Variable Portfolios, Inc.:
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class I
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class S

Former Name:
Aberdeen Funds:
Aberdeen International Equity Fund - Institutional Class
AIM Counselor Series Trust:
Invesco Oppenheimer Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A
Invesco Floating Rate Fund - Class R5
AIM Equity Funds:
Invesco Oppenheimer Main Street Fund - Class A
AIM International Mutual Funds:
Invesco Oppenheimer International Small-Mid Company Fund - Class Y
AIM Investment Funds:
Invesco Oppenheimer Developing Markets Fund - Class A
Invesco Oppenheimer Developing Markets Fund - Class Y
Invesco Oppenheimer International Bond Fund - Class A
AIM Sector Funds:
Invesco Oppenheimer Gold & Special Minerals Fund - Class A
Allianz Funds:
AllianzGI NFJ Dividend Value Fund - Class A
AllianzGI NFJ Large-Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class
AllianzGI NFJ Small-Cap Value Fund - Class A
American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc.:
Income & Growth Fund - A Class
Federated International Leaders Fund:
Federated International Leaders Fund - Institutional Shares
MainStay Funds:
Mainstay Large Cap Growth Fund - Class R3
T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc.:
T. Rowe Price Institutional Large-Cap Growth Fund
Voya Variable Portfolios, Inc.:
Voya Global Equity Portfolio - Class I
Voya Global Equity Portfolio - Class S


During 2020, the following Divisions were closed to contract owners:

AIM Growth Series:
Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund - Class A
Columbia℠ Acorn® Trust:
Columbia℠ Acorn® Fund - Institutional Class
MainStay Funds:
Mainstay Winslow Large Cap Growth Fund - Class R3
USAA Investment Trust:
USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund - Adviser Shares


Voya Equity Trust:
Voya Real Estate Fund - Class A
Voya Investors Trust:
VY® Morgan Stanley Global Franchise Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Mutual Funds:
Voya Global Real Estate Fund - Class A

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Notes to Financial Statements    
2.    Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies of the Account:

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from reported results using those estimates.

Investments

Investments are made in shares of a Division and are recorded at fair value, determined by the net asset value per share of the respective Division. Investment transactions in each Division are recorded on the trade date. Distributions of net investment income and capital gains from each Division are recognized on the ex-distribution date. Realized gains and losses on redemptions of the shares of the Division are determined on a first-in, first-out basis. The difference between cost and current fair value of investments owned on the day of measurement is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation of investments.

Federal Income Taxes

Operations of the Account form a part of, and are taxed with, the total operations of VRIAC, which is taxed as a life insurance company under the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”). Under the current provisions of the IRC, the Company does not expect to incur federal income taxes on the earnings of the Account to the extent the earnings are credited to contract owners. Accordingly, earnings and realized capital gains of the Account attributable to the contract owners are excluded in the determination of the federal income tax liability of VRIAC, and no charge is being made to the Account for federal income taxes for these amounts. The Company will review this tax accounting in the event of changes in the tax law. Such changes in the law may result in a charge for federal income taxes. Uncertain tax positions are assessed at the parent level on a consolidated basis, including taxes of the operations of the Separate Account.

Contract Owner Reserves

The annuity reserves of the Account are represented by net assets on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are equal to the aggregate account values of the contract owners invested in the Account Divisions. Net assets allocated to contracts in the payout period are computed according to the industry standard mortality tables. The assumed investment return is elected by the annuitant and may vary from 3.5% to 5.0%. The mortality risk is fully borne by the Company. To the extent that benefits to be paid to the contract owners exceed their account values, VRIAC will contribute additional funds to the benefit proceeds. Conversely, if amounts allocated exceed amounts required, transfers may be made to VRIAC. Prior to the annuitization date, the Contracts are redeemable for the net cash surrender value of the Contracts.


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Notes to Financial Statements    
Changes from Principal Transactions

Included in Changes from principal transactions on the Statements of Changes in Net Assets are items which relate to contract owner activity, including deposits, surrenders and withdrawals, death benefits, and contract charges. Also included are transfers between the fixed account and the Divisions, transfers between Divisions, and transfers to (from) VRIAC related to gains and losses resulting from actual mortality experience (the full responsibility for which is assumed by VRIAC).

Subsequent Events

The Account has evaluated all events through the date the financial statements were issued to determine whether any event required either recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. The Account is not aware of any subsequent events that would have a material effect on the financial statements of the Account except as follows:

On January 4, 2021, Voya Financial, Inc. (“Voya Financial”) consummated a series of transactions pursuant to a Master Transaction Agreement (the “Resolution MTA”) entered into on December 18, 2019 with Resolution Life U.S. Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Resolution Life US”), pursuant to which Resolution Life US acquired all of the shares of the capital stock of several subsidiaries of Voya Financial including Security Life of Denver Company ("SLD").

Concurrently with the sale, SLD entered into reinsurance agreements with Reliastar Life Insurance Company ("RLI"), ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York ("RLNY"), and Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company ("VRIAC"), each of which is a direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Financial. Pursuant to these agreements, RLI and VRIAC reinsured to SLD a 100% quota share, and RLNY reinsured to SLD a 75% quota share, of their respective individual life insurance and annuities businesses. RLI, RLNY, and VRIAC remain subsidiaries of Voya Financial and remain liable to the underlying policyholders, even if SLD defaults on its obligations with respect to the ceded business.

3.    Financial Instruments
The Account invests assets in shares of open-end mutual funds, which process orders to purchase and redeem shares on a daily basis at the fund's next computed net asset values (“NAV”). The fair value of the Account’s assets is based on the NAVs of mutual funds, which are obtained from the transfer agents or fund companies and reflect the fair values of the mutual fund investments. The NAV is calculated daily upon close of the New York Stock Exchange and is based on the fair values of the underlying securities.

The Account’s assets are recorded at fair value on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are categorized as Level 1 as of December 31, 2020 based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique below. There were no transfers among the levels for the year ended December 31, 2020. The Account had no liabilities as of December 31, 2020.

The Account categorizes its financial instruments into a three-level hierarchy based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest
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Notes to Financial Statements    
priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the category level is based on the lowest priority level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market. The Account defines an active market as a market in which transactions take place with sufficient frequency and volume to provide pricing information on an ongoing basis.
Level 2 - Quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Level 2 inputs include the following:
a.Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;
b.Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets;
c.Inputs other than quoted market prices that are observable; and
d.Inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through correlation or other means.
Level 3 - Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These valuations, whether derived internally or obtained from a third party, use critical assumptions that are not widely available to estimate market participant expectations in valuing the asset or liability.

4.    Charges and Fees
Under the terms of the Contracts, certain charges and fees are incurred by the Contracts to cover VRIAC’s expenses in connection with the issuance and administration of the Contracts. Following is a summary of these charges and fees:

Mortality and Expense Risk Charges

VRIAC assumes mortality and expense risks related to the operations of the Account and, in accordance with the terms of the Contracts, deducts a daily charge from the assets of the Account. Daily charges are deducted at annual rates of up to 1.75% of the average daily net asset value of each Division of the Account to cover these risks, as specified in the Contracts. These charges are assessed through a reduction in unit values.

Asset Based Administrative Charges

A charge to cover administrative expenses of the Account is deducted at annual rates of up to 0.25% of the assets attributable to the Contracts. These charges are assessed through a reduction in unit values.

Contract Maintenance Charges

An annual Contract maintenance fee of up to $75 may be deducted from the accumulation value of Contracts to cover ongoing administrative expenses, as specified in the Contract. These charges are assessed through the redemption of units.
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Notes to Financial Statements    
Contingent Deferred Sales Charges

For certain Contracts, a contingent deferred sales charge (“Surrender Charge”) is imposed as a percentage that ranges up to 8.50% of each premium payment if the Contract is surrendered or an excess partial withdrawal is taken, as specified in the Contract. These charges are assessed through the redemption of units.

Other Contract Charges

Certain Contracts contain optional riders that are available for an additional charge, such as minimum guaranteed withdraw benefits. The amounts charged for these optional benefits vary based on a number of factors and are defined in the Contracts. These charges are assessed through the redemption of units.

Under the Fixed/Variable Premium Immediate Annuity contract, an additional annual charge of 1.00% of the average daily net asset value is deducted daily from the accumulation values for contract owners who select the Guaranteed Minimum Income feature. For certain Contracts, an annual charge up to 1.00% of the average daily net asset value is deducted daily from the accumulation values for contract owners who select the Transfer Asset Benefit option, as specified in the Contract. These charges are assessed through a reduction in unit values.

Fees Waived by VRIAC

Certain charges and fees for various types of Contracts may be waived by VRIAC. VRIAC reserves the right to discontinue these waivers at its discretion or to conform with changes in the law.

5.    Related Party Transactions
Management fees were paid to VIL, an affiliate of the Company, in its capacity as investment adviser to the Voya Balanced Portfolio, Inc., Voya Equity Trust, Voya Funds Trust, Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio, Voya Investors Trust, Voya Money Market Portfolio, Voya Mutual Funds, Voya Partners, Inc., Voya Series Fund, Inc., Voya Strategic Allocation Portfolios, Inc., Voya Variable Funds, Voya Variable Portfolios, Inc., and Voya Variable Products Trust. The Trusts’ advisory agreements provide for fees at annual rates ranging from 0.20% to 1.25% of the average net assets of each respective Fund.


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Notes to Financial Statements    
6.    Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments for the year ended December 31, 2020 follow:

PurchasesSales
(Dollars in thousands)
AB Relative Value Fund, Inc.:
AB Relative Value Fund - Class A$$10 
AB Variable Products Series Fund, Inc.:
AB VPS Growth and Income Portfolio - Class A61 82 
Aberdeen Funds:
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund - Institutional Class2,719 1,213 
AIM Counselor Series Trust:
Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A11 23 
AIM Equity Funds:
Invesco Floating Rate ESG Fund - Class R563 99 
Invesco Main Street Fund - Class A449 681 
AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series):
Invesco Main Street Mid Cap Fund® - Class A3,392 573 
AIM Growth Series:
Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund - Class A280 3,291 
Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund - Class A53 12 
AIM International Mutual Funds:
Invesco International Growth Fund - Class R5203 103 
Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund - Class Y203 61 
Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund - Class Y291 744 
AIM Investment Funds:
Invesco Developing Markets Fund - Class A1,793 31,988 
Invesco Developing Markets Fund - Class Y2,864 8,896 
Invesco Endeavor Fund - Class A
Invesco Health Care Fund - Investor Class17 46 
Invesco International Bond Fund - Class A39 
AIM Investment Securities Funds:
Invesco High Yield Fund - Class R5256 634 
AIM Sector Funds:
Invesco American Value Fund - Class R5359 521 
Invesco Energy Fund - Class R536 32 
Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund - Class A77 
Invesco Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
AIM Variable Insurance Funds:
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund - Series I
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Fund - Series I13 10 
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Strategic Income Fund - Series I
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Fund - Series I10 
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Small Cap Fund - Series I2,038 5,416 
Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund - Series I8,074 5,260 
Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund - Series I8,298 3,228 
Alger Funds II:
Alger Responsible Investing Fund - Class A5,024 1,467 
Alger Funds:
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A52 15 
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Notes to Financial Statements    

PurchasesSales
(Dollars in thousands)
Allianz Funds:
AllianzGI Dividend Value Fund - Class A$$53 
AllianzGI Large-Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class— — 
AllianzGI Small-Cap Value Fund - Class A
Amana Mutual Funds Trust:
Amana Growth Fund - Investor Class10,715 10,199 
Amana Income Fund - Investor Class7,379 8,788 
American Balanced Fund®, Inc.:
American Balanced Fund® - Class R-3246 470 
American Beacon Funds:
American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund - Investor Class15 368 
American Century Government Income Trust:
Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Investor Class10,487 4,277 
American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc.:
American Century Investments® Disciplined Core Value Fund - A Class2,503 1,776 
American Funds® Fundamental Investors:
American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-382 185 
American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-46,343 13,137 
American Mutual Fund®:
American Mutual Fund® - Class R-4643 1,536 
AMG Funds IV:
AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund - Class N1,753 3,321 
Ariel Investment Trust:
Ariel Appreciation Fund - Investor Class19 88 
Ariel Fund - Investor Class989 1,929 
Artisan Funds, Inc.:
Artisan International Fund - Investor Shares990 1,683 
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund:
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund - Investor A Shares210 90 
BlackRock Funds℠:
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Institutional Shares3,991 1,707 
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Investor A Shares7,901 4,385 
BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Series, Inc.:
BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Institutional Shares47 26 
BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Investor A Shares1,204 2,114 
Bond Fund of America℠, Inc.:
Bond Fund of America℠ - Class R-415,418 5,235 
Calvert Responsible Index Series, Inc.:
Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index Fund - Class A— 
Calvert Variable Series, Inc.:
Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio5,065 4,512 
Capital Income Builder®, Inc.:
Capital Income Builder® - Class R-42,808 1,203 
Capital World Growth & Income Fund℠, Inc.:
Capital World Growth & Income Fund℠ - Class R-357 100 
Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund, Inc.:
Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund, Inc. - Class A980 543 

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Notes to Financial Statements    

PurchasesSales
(Dollars in thousands)
Cohen & Steers Realty Shares, Inc.:
Cohen & Steers Realty Shares, Inc.$1,576$2,992
Columbia℠ Acorn® Fund - Class A Shares22 
Columbia℠ Acorn® Trust:
Columbia℠ Acorn® Fund - Institutional Class11 
Columbia Funds Series Trust:
Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A Shares553 1,064 
Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class— — 
CRM Mutual Fund Trust:
CRM Mid Cap Value Fund - Investor Shares48 
Davis Series, Inc.:
Davis Financial Fund - Class Y17 22 
Delaware Small Cap Value Fund - Class A854 964 
Delaware Group® Equity Funds V:
Delaware Smid Cap Growth Fund - Institutional Class4,652 1,703 
Deutsche DWS Investment Trust:
DWS Small Cap Growth Fund - Class S
Deutsche DWS Investments VIT Funds:
DWS Equity 500 Index Fund - Class S323 30 
DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class544 406 
DFA Investment Dimensions Group, Inc.:
DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio - Institutional Class1,577 638 
DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio - Institutional Class3,067 1,481 
Dodge & Cox Funds:
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund17 
Eaton Vance Special Investment Trust:
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund34 15 
Eaton Vance Large-Cap Value Fund - Class R Shares— — 
EuroPacific Growth Fund®:
EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-3239 456 
EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-43,708 29,772 
Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc.:
Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund - Institutional Shares20 10 
Fidelity® Contrafund®:
Fidelity Advisor® New Insights Fund - Class I913 2,871 
Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products II:
Fidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio - Initial Class13,256 159,684 
Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products V:
Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio - Initial Class20,408 38,724 
Fidelity® VIP Asset Manager Portfolio - Initial Class1,278 2,302 
Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products:
Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income Portfolio - Initial Class16,484 24,898 
Fidelity® VIP Growth Portfolio - Initial Class55,586 36,581 
Fidelity® VIP High Income Portfolio - Initial Class1,268 951 
Franklin Mutual Series Fund, Inc.:
Fidelity® VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial Class2,053 6,474 
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund - Class R106 171 
Franklin Strategic Series:
Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund - Advisor Class144 55 
Franklin Natural Resources Fund - Advisor Class48 40 
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Notes to Financial Statements    

PurchasesSales
(Dollars in thousands)
Franklin Strategic Series (continued):
Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class A$96 $279 
Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust:
Franklin Small Cap Value VIP Fund - Class 29,298 10,693 
Goldman Sachs Trust:
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund - Investor Shares70 13 
Growth Fund of America®, Inc.:
Growth Fund of America® - Class R-3904 1,408 
Growth Fund of America® - Class R-427,080 49,253 
Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc.:
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund - Class R4— — 
The Hartford Dividend And Growth Fund - Class R4
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund - Class R4530 205 
Income Fund of America®:
Income Fund of America® - Class R-3119 212 
Ivy Funds, Inc.:
Ivy Science and Technology Fund - Class Y12,207 6,811 
Janus Aspen Series:
Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio - Institutional Shares
Janus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio - Institutional Shares31 53 
Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Portfolio - Institutional Shares— — 
Janus Henderson Global Research Portfolio - Institutional Shares18 
Janus Henderson Research Portfolio - Institutional Shares
JPMorgan Trust II:
JPMorgan Equity Income Fund - Class I Shares6,616 1,584 
Lazard Funds, Inc.:
JPMorgan Government Bond Fund - Class I Shares5,990 2,869 
Legg Mason Partners Equity Trust:
Lazard International Equity Portfolio - Open Shares410 352 
ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund - Class I90 34 
LKCM Funds:
LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund
Loomis Sayles Funds I:
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund - Retail Class1,164 1,609 
Loomis Sayles Funds II:
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund - Class Y1,081 433 
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund, Inc.:
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund - Class A81 29 
Lord Abbett Investment Trust:
Lord Abbett Core Fixed Income Fund - Class A
Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund - Class R43,146 1,716 
Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund, Inc.:
Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund - Class A76 386 
Lord Abbett Research Fund, Inc.:
Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund - Class A16 91 
Lord Abbett Securities Trust:
Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund - Class A
Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc.:
Lord Abbett Series Fund Mid Cap Stock Portfolio - Class VC1,767 8,464 
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Notes to Financial Statements    

PurchasesSales
(Dollars in thousands)
MainStay Funds Trust:
MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund - Class A$807 $66 
MainStay Funds:
Mainstay Winslow Large Cap Growth Fund - Class R3
Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund:
Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund - Class A55 36 
Metropolitan West Funds:
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class I Shares8,408 2,190 
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class M Shares8,433 6,467 
MFS® Series Trust X:
MFS® International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R3323 954 
Neuberger Berman Equity Funds®:
Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund - Trust Class Shares227 60 
MFS® New Discovery Fund - Class R370 46 
Neuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Institutional Class Shares1,376 362 
Neuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Trust Class Shares1,656 1,596 
New Perspective Fund®:
New Perspective Fund® - Class R-3208 205 
New Perspective Fund® - Class R-433,964 13,066 
New World Fund, Inc.®:
New World Fund® - Class R-4214 506 
Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc.:
Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund - Class I346 683 
Parnassus Income Funds:
Parnassus Core Equity Fund℠ - Investor Shares6,898 4,938 
Pax World Funds Series Trust I:
Pax Sustainable Allocation Fund - Investor Class2,733 3,409 
PIMCO Funds:
PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® - Administrative Class518 367 
PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust:
PIMCO VIT Real Return Portfolio - Administrative Class11,428 10,452 
Pioneer Equity Income Fund:
Pioneer Equity Income Fund - Class Y Shares310 6,071 
Pioneer High Yield Fund:
Pioneer High Yield Fund - Class A Shares61 343 
Pioneer Strategic Income Fund:
Pioneer Strategic Income Fund - Class A Shares281 157 
Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust:
Pioneer Equity Income VCT Portfolio - Class I— — 
Pioneer High Yield VCT Portfolio - Class I1,807 2,183 
Prudential Sector Funds, Inc.:
PGIM Jennison Utility Fund - Class Z36 56 
RiverSource Investment Series, Inc.:
Columbia Large Cap Value Fund - Advisor Class1,284 2,540 
Royce Fund:
Royce Total Return Fund - Service Class



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Notes to Financial Statements    

PurchasesSales
(Dollars in thousands)
Schwartz Investment Trust:
Ave Maria Rising Dividend Fund$671 $1,799 
SmallCap World Fund, Inc.:
SMALLCAP World Fund® - Class R-44,107 3,360 
T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc.:
T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund - I Class6,692 3,026 
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc.:
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value Fund - R Class20 22 
T. Rowe Price Value Fund, Inc.:
T. Rowe Price Value Fund - Advisor Class75 129 
TCW Funds Inc:
TCW Total Return Bond Fund - Class N7,930 3,125 
Templeton Funds, Inc.:
Templeton Foreign Fund - Class A28 16 
Templeton Income Trust:
Templeton Global Bond Fund - Advisor Class2,419 3,967 
Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class A6,697 15,533 
Third Avenue Trust:
Third Avenue Real Estate Value Fund - Institutional Class
Touchstone Strategic Trust:
Touchstone Value Fund - Institutional Class3,410 1,532 
USAA Investment Trust:
USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund - Adviser Shares6,744 29,986 
USAA Mutual Funds Trust:
USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund - Class A Shares26,850 5,837 
Vanguard® Bond Index Funds:
Vanguard® Total Bond Market Index Fund - Admiral™ Shares112 151 
Vanguard® Total International Stock Index Fund - Admiral™ Shares62 
Vanguard® Variable Insurance Fund:
Diversified Value Portfolio22 
Equity Income Portfolio23 
Small Company Growth Portfolio10 
Victory Portfolios:
Victory Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund - Class Y76 303 
Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund - Class A1,986 975 
Voya Balanced Portfolio, Inc.:
Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund - Class R
Voya Balanced Portfolio - Class I13,620 24,584 
Voya Large Cap Value Fund - Class A21 
Voya Real Estate Fund - Class A776 
Voya Funds Trust:
Voya Floating Rate Fund - Class A381 3,310 
Voya GNMA Income Fund - Class A1,826 611 
Voya Intermediate Bond Fund - Class A430 465 
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio:
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class I78,694 27,319 



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Notes to Financial Statements    

PurchasesSales
(Dollars in thousands)
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio (continued):
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class S$257 $370 
Voya Global Perspectives® Portfolio - Class I2,712 516 
Voya Investors Trust:
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Institutional Class11,588 14,887 
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Service Class209 254 
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class11 11 
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Institutional Class80,563 69,280 
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class1,701 1,216 
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Institutional Class32,167 35,317 
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class321 154 
Voya Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya U.S. Stock Index Portfolio - Institutional Class7,153 8,914 
VY® BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional Class10,063 10,326 
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional Class191 223 
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Service Class5,371 6,501 
VY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Institutional Class7,880 5,006 
VY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Service Class3,672 3,865 
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class23 117 
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class2,827 2,203 
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Service Class6,000 5,550 
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class— 
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class4,160 5,527 
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Service Class1,797 4,932 
VY® Morgan Stanley Global Franchise Portfolio - Adviser Class— 
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Adviser Class81 
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Institutional Class76,413 45,541 
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Service Class133,834 80,943 
VY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Adviser Class112 244 
VY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Service Class7,231 10,463 
VY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Service Class1,130 1,130 
Voya Money Market Portfolio:
Voya Government Money Market Portfolio - Class I165,335 79,813 
Voya Mutual Funds:
Voya Global Real Estate Fund - Class A65 
Voya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class A10 19 
Voya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class I506 430 
Voya Partners, Inc.:
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class61 225 
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Initial Class7,810 9,627 
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Service Class265 147 
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial Class3,727 9,582 
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 Class424 278 

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Notes to Financial Statements    

PurchasesSales
(Dollars in thousands)
Voya Partners, Inc. (continued):
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service Class$3,761 $455 
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial Class5,202 15,448 
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 Class557 178 
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service Class1,459 2,456 
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial Class5,468 16,403 
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 Class535 223 
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service Class1,335 271 
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial Class4,997 9,436 
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 Class528 103 
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service Class1,849 791 
Voya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Initial Class
Voya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service Class— 
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Initial Class1,214 3,687 
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 Class51 58 
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service Class502 464 
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Adviser Class38 37 
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Initial Class11,298 7,144 
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Service Class13 
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Adviser Class22 207 
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial Class4,904 2,412 
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 Class652 1,972 
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service Class19,180 17,176 
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Adviser Class40 153 
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial Class4,556 2,183 
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 Class1,304 3,228 
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service Class23,404 16,907 
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Adviser Class
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial Class3,454 1,831 
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 Class1,052 2,003 
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service Class16,920 13,641 
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial Class2,108 582 
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 Class359 820 
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service Class8,872 3,433 
Voya Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service Class400 72 
Voya Solution Balanced Portfolio - Service Class1,023 587 
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Adviser Class11 449 
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Initial Class3,638 1,117 
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 Class340 683 
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Service Class3,029 6,774 
Voya Solution Moderately Conservative Portfolio - Service Class1,315 1,105 
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class18 
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial Class3,340 4,805 
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class3,150 8,968 
VY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class99 181 
VY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Service Class1,885 20,437 



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Notes to Financial Statements    

PurchasesSales
(Dollars in thousands)
Voya Partners, Inc. (continued):
VY® Columbia Contrarian Core Portfolio - Service Class$1,658 $2,841 
VY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Adviser Class
VY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Service Class997 762 
VY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Adviser Class20 30 
VY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Service Class4,069 7,151 
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Adviser Class89 39 
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Initial Class17,349 30,562 
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Service Class110 172 
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Adviser Class32 61 
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Initial Class27,949 71,967 
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Service Class220 130 
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class38 79 
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial Class2,209 2,953 
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class5,828 8,106 
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class72 78 
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Initial Class45,443 57,429 
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class186 283 
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class59 174 
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Initial Class38,983 54,061 
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Service Class442 1,032 
Voya Series Fund, Inc.:
Voya Corporate Leaders 100 Fund - Class I4,520 2,052 
Voya Strategic Allocation Portfolios, Inc.:
Voya Strategic Allocation Conservative Portfolio - Class I6,828 4,819 
Voya Strategic Allocation Growth Portfolio - Class I10,769 7,001 
Voya Strategic Allocation Moderate Portfolio - Class I6,232 6,154 
Voya Variable Funds:
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class A196 221 
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class I128,037 138,894 
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class S53 
Voya Variable Portfolios, Inc.:
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class I2,856 10,674 
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class S735 1,707 
Voya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class I42,436 41,400 
Voya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class S28 104 
Voya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class I5,332 32,731 
Voya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class S19 
Voya Variable Portfolios, Inc.:
Voya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class I4,547 13,285 
Voya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class S24 
Voya International Index Portfolio - Class I4,891 5,812 
Voya International Index Portfolio - Class S— 
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class I27,046 15,161 
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class S534 528 
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class I36,824 16,582 
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class S31 53 
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class I52 78 

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Notes to Financial Statements    

PurchasesSales
(Dollars in thousands)
Voya Variable Portfolios, Inc. (continued):
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class S$4,009 $3,379 
Voya Russell™ Mid Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class S3,641 4,757 
Voya Russell™ Mid Cap Index Portfolio - Class I33,967 17,412 
Voya Russell™ Small Cap Index Portfolio - Class I15,733 8,334 
Voya Small Company Portfolio - Class I3,987 15,668 
Voya Small Company Portfolio - Class S17 65 
Voya U.S. Bond Index Portfolio - Class I18,616 8,108 
Voya Variable Products Trust:
Voya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class I21,041 24,253 
Voya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class S103 286 
Voya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class I2,725 7,054 
Voya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class S— 55 
Wanger Advisors Trust:
Wanger International3,572 6,034 
Wanger Select8,126 8,783 
Wanger USA11,745 16,192 
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠, Inc.:
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-383 203 
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-411,443 20,238 
Wells Fargo Funds Trust:
Wells Fargo Small Company Growth Fund - Administrator Class3,197 1,725 
Wells Fargo Small Company Value Fund - Class A
Wells Fargo Special Small Cap Value Fund - Class A2,102 12,434 

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Notes to Financial Statements
7.    Changes in Units
The changes in units outstanding were as follows:

Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
AB Relative Value Fund, Inc.:
AB Relative Value Fund - Class A1,317 1,597 (280)3,335 4,821 (1,486)
AB Variable Products Series Fund, Inc.:
AB VPS Growth and Income Portfolio - Class A899 2,861 (1,962)2,225 2,268 (43)
Aberdeen Funds:
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund - Institutional Class264,032 140,066 123,966 292,265 137,915 154,350 
AIM Counselor Series Trust:
Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A282 770 (488)14 537 (523)
Invesco Floating Rate ESG Fund - Class R56,052 10,229 (4,177)9,672 4,336 5,336 
AIM Equity Funds:
Invesco Main Street Fund - Class A31,355 49,700 (18,345)53,070 21,659 31,411 
AIM Growth Series (Invesco Growth Series):
Invesco Main Street Mid Cap Fund® - Class A328,556 53,478 275,078 — — — 
AIM Growth Series:
Invesco Mid Cap Core Equity Fund - Class A12,154 166,562 (154,408)33,263 34,147 (884)
Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund - Class A745 280 465 477 443 34 
AIM International Mutual Funds:
Invesco International Growth Fund - Class R59,675 7,721 1,954 12,166 8,394 3,772 
Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund - Class Y8,574 4,261 4,313 11,983 4,697 7,286 
Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund - Class Y22,561 60,717 (38,156)17,380 4,948 12,432 
AIM Investment Funds:
Invesco Developing Markets Fund - Class A315,848 764,251 (448,403)426,872 688,892 (262,020)
Invesco Developing Markets Fund - Class Y318,076 753,578 (435,502)398,801 618,572 (219,771)
Invesco Endeavor Fund - Class A73 88 (15)426 72 354 
Invesco Health Care Fund - Investor Class137 506 (369)664 1,292 (628)
Invesco International Bond Fund - Class A4,110 7,034 (2,924)4,243 12,270 (8,027)



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Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
AIM Investment Securities Funds:
Invesco High Yield Fund - Class R520,748 56,571 (35,823)20,350 3,047 17,303 
AIM Sector Funds:
Invesco American Value Fund - Class R534,366 47,623 (13,257)26,112 20,680 5,432 
Invesco Energy Fund - Class R59,471 7,671 1,800 6,685 6,453 232 
Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund - Class A8,965 432 8,533 1,998 322 1,676 
Invesco Small Cap Value Fund - Class A445 399 46 164 1,147 (983)
AIM Variable Insurance Funds:
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund - Series I9,741 9,839 (98)10,446 10,549 (103)
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Fund - Series I37 209 (172)22 226 (204)
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Strategic Income Fund - Series I— — — — 33 (33)
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Fund - Series I37,670 38,050 (380)39,868 40,268 (400)
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Small Cap Fund - Series I127,078 258,294 (131,216)518,673 363,322 155,351 
Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund - Series I184,633 173,985 10,648 108,396 156,416 (48,020)
Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund - Series I257,231 352,192 (94,961)241,418 408,840 (167,422)
Alger Funds II:
Alger Responsible Investing Fund - Class A140,151 70,910 69,241 50,023 79,869 (29,846)
Alger Funds:
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A693 372 321 624 1,392 (768)
Allianz Funds:
AllianzGI Dividend Value Fund - Class A1,589 3,656 (2,067)78 4,261 (4,183)
AllianzGI Large-Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class— — — — — — 
AllianzGI Small-Cap Value Fund - Class A310 470 (160)3,377 11,620 (8,243)
Amana Mutual Funds Trust:
Amana Growth Fund - Investor Class528,987 556,716 (27,729)778,123 499,788 278,335 
Amana Income Fund - Investor Class262,384 472,081 (209,697)339,910 612,717 (272,807)
American Balanced Fund®, Inc.:
American Balanced Fund® - Class R-332,507 44,749 (12,242)28,750 78,420 (49,670)
American Beacon Funds:
American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund - Investor Class1,501 28,578 (27,077)10,473 4,201 6,272 
American Century Government Income Trust:
Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Investor Class1,250,660 726,494 524,166 374,317 715,819 (341,502)
American Century Quantitative Equity Funds, Inc.:
American Century Investments® Disciplined Core Value Fund - A Class54,472 90,648 (36,176)52,307 68,726 (16,419)
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Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
American Funds® Fundamental Investors:
American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-338,622 45,737 (7,115)26,084 27,923 (1,839)
American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-4528,541 913,736 (385,195)639,733 724,054 (84,321)
American Mutual Fund®:
American Mutual Fund® - Class R-430,022 67,900 (37,878)31,781 347,268 (315,487)
AMG Funds IV:
AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund - Class N113,141 269,952 (156,811)553,278 496,985 56,293 
Ariel Investment Trust:
Ariel Appreciation Fund - Investor Class633 3,488 (2,855)1,465 12,911 (11,446)
Ariel Fund - Investor Class49,073 114,681 (65,608)78,211 109,737 (31,526)
Artisan Funds, Inc.:
Artisan International Fund - Investor Shares91,797 160,320 (68,523)131,596 232,713 (101,117)
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund:
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund - Investor A Shares16,740 14,338 2,402 5,512 5,681 (169)
BlackRock Funds℠:
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Institutional Shares260,447 148,754 111,693 171,068 200,796 (29,728)
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Investor A Shares682,785 533,629 149,156 440,543 626,573 (186,030)
BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Series, Inc.:
BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Institutional Shares3,789 2,309 1,480 2,289 345 1,944 
BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Investor A Shares63,111 100,950 (37,839)52,704 69,628 (16,924)
Bond Fund of America℠, Inc.:
Bond Fund of America℠ - Class R-41,323,851 630,398 693,453 441,892 158,976 282,916 
Calvert Responsible Index Series, Inc.:
Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index Fund - Class A490 — 490 689 682 
Calvert Variable Series, Inc.:
Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio228,012 270,814 (42,802)267,703 320,256 (52,553)
Capital Income Builder®, Inc.:
Capital Income Builder® - Class R-4274,154 147,622 126,532 175,704 118,564 57,140 
Capital World Growth & Income Fund℠, Inc.:
Capital World Growth & Income Fund℠ - Class R-323,447 25,424 (1,977)12,059 14,324 (2,265)
Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund, Inc.:
Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund, Inc. - Class A95,036 64,559 30,477 117,402 18,190 99,212 

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Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Cohen & Steers Realty Shares, Inc.:
Cohen & Steers Realty Shares, Inc.114,153 210,598 (96,445)242,096 180,546 61,550 
Columbia℠ Acorn® Trust:
Columbia℠ Acorn® Fund - Class A Shares2,775 2,583 192 101 282 (181)
Columbia℠ Acorn® Fund - Institutional Class50 397 (347)98 — 98 
Columbia Funds Series Trust:
Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A Shares37,433 73,545 (36,112)48,189 175,999 (127,810)
Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class— — — — — — 
CRM Mutual Fund Trust:
CRM Mid Cap Value Fund - Investor Shares1,702 3,436 (1,734)277 8,232 (7,955)
Davis Series, Inc.:
Davis Financial Fund - Class Y3,372 3,829 (457)1,220 476 744 
Delaware Group® Equity Funds V:
Delaware Small Cap Value Fund - Class A72,017 81,796 (9,779)87,811 105,945 (18,134)
Delaware Smid Cap Growth Fund - Institutional Class148,873 102,688 46,185 169,373 98,871 70,502 
Deutsche DWS Investment Trust:
DWS Small Cap Growth Fund - Class S581 735 (154)412 262 150 
Deutsche DWS Investments VIT Funds:
DWS Equity 500 Index Fund - Class S3,774 849 2,925 2,925 3,449 (524)
DFA Investment Dimensions Group, Inc.:
DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class48,370 40,640 7,730 60,055 35,497 24,558 
DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio - Institutional Class139,151 63,354 75,797 57,794 41,991 15,803 
DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio - Institutional Class306,886 179,439 127,447 286,756 138,695 148,061 
Dodge & Cox Funds:
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund5,951 5,422 529 2,022 1,128 894 
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund2,016 1,515 501 872 2,789 (1,917)
Eaton Vance Special Investment Trust:
Eaton Vance Large-Cap Value Fund - Class R Shares— — — — 35 (35)
EuroPacific Growth Fund®:
EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-350,874 58,443 (7,569)35,315 81,016 (45,701)
EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-41,205,452 2,171,460 (966,008)2,618,134 3,575,657 (957,523)



245

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
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Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Federated Hermes World Investment Series, Inc.:
Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund - Institutional Shares1,555 742 813 576 — 576 
Fidelity® Contrafund®:
Fidelity Advisor® New Insights Fund - Class I50,431 150,722 (100,291)40,493 15,596 24,897 
Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products II:
Fidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio - Initial Class3,887,687 6,064,667 (2,176,980)8,953,210 8,520,864 432,346 
Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio - Initial Class588,167 873,348 (285,181)498,139 453,664 44,475 
Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products V:
Fidelity® VIP Asset Manager Portfolio - Initial Class35,974 70,753 (34,779)29,716 46,510 (16,794)
Fidelity® Variable Insurance Products:
Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income Portfolio - Initial Class1,862,610 2,320,354 (457,744)2,276,592 2,848,729 (572,137)
Fidelity® VIP Growth Portfolio - Initial Class1,257,660 1,528,598 (270,938)7,629,004 8,345,272 (716,268)
Fidelity® VIP High Income Portfolio - Initial Class82,662 82,935 (273)70,801 81,116 (10,315)
Fidelity® VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial Class153,068 345,859 (192,791)120,295 240,637 (120,342)
Franklin Mutual Series Fund, Inc.:
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund - Class R15,275 18,651 (3,376)9,508 27,093 (17,585)
Franklin Strategic Series:
Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund - Advisor Class7,625 5,181 2,444 4,972 7,323 (2,351)
Franklin Natural Resources Fund - Advisor Class13,440 11,364 2,076 703 156 547 
Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class A2,689 8,237 (5,548)7,463 7,522 (59)
Franklin Templeton Variable Insurance Products Trust:
Franklin Small Cap Value VIP Fund - Class 2637,230 850,971 (213,741)737,836 924,671 (186,835)
Goldman Sachs Trust:
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund - Investor Shares2,888 866 2,022 3,079 1,930 1,149 
Growth Fund of America®, Inc.:
Growth Fund of America® - Class R-351,772 78,684 (26,912)51,323 171,104 (119,781)
Growth Fund of America® - Class R-41,023,520 2,030,485 (1,006,965)1,062,276 2,305,597 (1,243,321)
Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc.:
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund - Class R4— — — — (4)
The Hartford Dividend And Growth Fund - Class R432 206 (174)43 55 (12)
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund - Class R451,587 24,442 27,145 28,339 42,836 (14,497)

246

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Income Fund of America®:
Income Fund of America® - Class R-323,355 28,113 (4,758)24,099 32,836 (8,737)
Ivy Funds, Inc.:
Ivy Science and Technology Fund - Class Y775,147 609,746 165,401 559,744 368,528 191,216 
Janus Aspen Series:
Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio - Institutional Shares22 16 18 322 (304)
Janus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio - Institutional Shares132 562 (430)132 223 (91)
Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Portfolio - Institutional Shares— 11 (11)— 52 (52)
Janus Henderson Global Research Portfolio - Institutional Shares31 417 (386)19 39 (20)
Janus Henderson Research Portfolio - Institutional Shares22 31 (9)29 498 (469)
JPMorgan Trust II:
JPMorgan Equity Income Fund - Class I Shares566,941 135,003 431,938 129,596 17,767 111,829 
JPMorgan Government Bond Fund - Class I Shares551,685 282,743 268,942 371,817 197,132 174,685 
Lazard Funds, Inc.:
Lazard International Equity Portfolio - Open Shares40,963 32,141 8,822 28,239 19,291 8,948 
Legg Mason Partners Equity Trust:
ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund - Class I2,371 2,980 (609)3,295 12,090 (8,795)
LKCM Funds:
LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund336 335 362 361 
Loomis Sayles Funds I:
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund - Retail Class43,770 97,759 (53,989)40,269 97,662 (57,393)
Loomis Sayles Funds II:
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund - Class Y105,996 42,783 63,213 16,174 12,129 4,045 
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund, Inc.:
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund - Class A1,157 814 343 499 1,125 (626)
Lord Abbett Investment Trust:
Lord Abbett Core Fixed Income Fund - Class A2,690 2,215 475 852 765 87 
Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund - Class R4354,524 236,854 117,670 352,127 262,069 90,058 
Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund, Inc.:
Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund - Class A3,190 21,067 (17,877)2,910 3,459 (549)
Lord Abbett Research Fund, Inc.:
Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund - Class A980 3,498 (2,518)2,270 20,734 (18,464)
Lord Abbett Securities Trust:
Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund - Class A280 59 221 372 5,188 (4,816)
a
247

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Lord Abbett Series Fund, Inc.:
Lord Abbett Series Fund Mid Cap Stock Portfolio - Class VC472,526 757,674 (285,148)859,316 966,453 (107,137)
MainStay Funds Trust:
MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund - Class A67,427 7,815 59,612 — — — 
MainStay Funds:
Mainstay Winslow Large Cap Growth Fund - Class R3— 75 (75)— — — 
Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund:
Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund - Class A1,940 1,609 331 700 751 (51)
Metropolitan West Funds:
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class I Shares622,872 273,081 349,791 501,737 197,761 303,976 
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class M Shares829,286 786,575 42,711 1,026,120 801,256 224,864 
MFS® Series Trust X:
MFS® International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R321,927 60,617 (38,690)27,421 5,042 22,379 
MFS® New Discovery Fund - Class R39,210 3,618 5,592 11,790 4,522 7,268 
Neuberger Berman Equity Funds®:
Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund - Trust Class Shares5,209 5,032 177 1,732 507 1,225 
Neuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Institutional Class Shares75,005 29,429 45,576 56,622 32,177 24,445 
Neuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Trust Class Shares54,033 84,509 (30,476)66,588 106,935 (40,347)
New Perspective Fund®:
New Perspective Fund® - Class R-310,398 11,804 (1,406)14,586 41,249 (26,663)
New Perspective Fund® - Class R-41,700,576 1,125,631 574,945 1,353,280 1,057,059 296,221 
New World Fund, Inc.®:
New World Fund® - Class R-419,318 37,859 (18,541)26,400 70,344 (43,944)
Nuveen Investment Funds, Inc.:
Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund - Class I29,078 55,446 (26,368)25,168 22,006 3,162 
Parnassus Income Funds:
Parnassus Core Equity Fund℠ - Investor Shares328,318 305,123 23,195 343,652 325,246 18,406 
Pax World Funds Series Trust I:
Pax Sustainable Allocation Fund - Investor Class157,675 227,926 (70,251)171,002 300,373 (129,371)
PIMCO Funds:
PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® - Administrative Class132,709 96,915 35,794 82,758 74,465 8,293 


248

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
PIMCO Variable Insurance Trust:
PIMCO VIT Real Return Portfolio - Administrative Class1,017,831 961,493 56,338 638,426 900,988 (262,562)
Pioneer Equity Income Fund:
Pioneer Equity Income Fund - Class Y Shares25,144 333,962 (308,818)41,248 206,532 (165,284)
Pioneer High Yield Fund:
Pioneer High Yield Fund - Class A Shares10,963 27,187 (16,224)9,717 11,394 (1,677)
Pioneer Strategic Income Fund:
Pioneer Strategic Income Fund - Class A Shares35,422 28,487 6,935 11,240 6,710 4,530 
Pioneer Variable Contracts Trust:
Pioneer Equity Income VCT Portfolio - Class I— (2)144 — 144 
Pioneer High Yield VCT Portfolio - Class I90,963 139,217 (48,254)102,594 170,322 (67,728)
Prudential Sector Funds, Inc.:
PGIM Jennison Utility Fund - Class Z2,833 4,612 (1,779)2,678 1,565 1,113 
RiverSource Investment Series, Inc.:
Columbia Large Cap Value Fund - Advisor Class153,875 267,064 (113,189)171,425 137,220 34,205 
Royce Fund:
Royce Total Return Fund - Service Class1,013 687 326 202 201 
Schwartz Investment Trust:
Ave Maria Rising Dividend Fund63,072 155,931 (92,859)118,802 123,013 (4,211)
SmallCap World Fund, Inc.:
SMALLCAP World Fund® - Class R-4308,703 262,928 45,775 246,943 211,926 35,017 
T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc.:
T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund - I Class326,871 185,131 141,740 358,848 183,564 175,284 
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value Fund, Inc.:
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value Fund - R Class1,147 1,409 (262)4,822 25,183 (20,361)
T. Rowe Price Value Fund, Inc.:
T. Rowe Price Value Fund - Advisor Class2,877 5,692 (2,815)1,766 1,199 567 
TCW Funds Inc:
TCW Total Return Bond Fund - Class N835,866 431,380 404,486 247,746 142,197 105,549 
Templeton Funds, Inc.:
Templeton Foreign Fund - Class A1,700 1,031 669 1,801 7,958 (6,157)


249

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Templeton Income Trust:
Templeton Global Bond Fund - Advisor Class192,099 413,660 (221,561)225,681 406,765 (181,084)
Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class A490,379 1,012,954 (522,575)568,967 1,396,925 (827,958)
Third Avenue Trust:
Third Avenue Real Estate Value Fund - Institutional Class1,048 433 615 1,200 776 424 
Touchstone Strategic Trust:
Touchstone Value Fund - Institutional Class233,714 137,487 96,227 229,440 92,589 136,851 
USAA Investment Trust:
USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund - Adviser Shares2,193,715 6,273,665 (4,079,950)2,474,145 2,426,952 47,193 
USAA Mutual Funds Trust:
USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund - Class A Shares1,450,214 380,998 1,069,216 — — — 
Vanguard® Bond Index Funds:
Vanguard® Total Bond Market Index Fund - Admiral™ Shares10,045 13,554 (3,509)14,974 14,967 
Vanguard® Total International Stock Index Fund - Admiral™ Shares6,066 35 6,031 1,377 1,376 
Vanguard® Variable Insurance Fund:
Diversified Value Portfolio3,861 3,870 (9)109 1,048 (939)
Equity Income Portfolio402 396 1,073 1,903 (830)
Small Company Growth Portfolio1,600 1,537 63 418 530 (112)
Victory Portfolios:
Victory Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund - Class Y7,947 27,251 (19,304)9,063 26,028 (16,965)
Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund - Class R151,676 101,258 50,418 136,964 56,828 80,136 
Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund - Class A227 217 10 29 70 (41)
Voya Balanced Portfolio, Inc.:
Voya Balanced Portfolio - Class I4,248,686 4,781,899 (533,213)4,694,227 5,076,628 (382,401)
Voya Equity Trust:
Voya Large Cap Value Fund - Class A1,960 1,648 312 2,723 3,646 (923)
Voya Real Estate Fund - Class A1,112 21,836 (20,724)22,804 26,996 (4,192)
Voya Funds Trust:
Voya Floating Rate Fund - Class A35,649 314,841 (279,192)177,572 71,884 105,688 
Voya GNMA Income Fund - Class A172,299 78,965 93,334 90,411 96,108 (5,697)
Voya Intermediate Bond Fund - Class A36,917 42,194 (5,277)15,201 18,497 (3,296)
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio:
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class I32,774,297 31,572,536 1,201,761 45,492,601 45,098,380 394,221 

250

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
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Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio (continued):
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class S3,251 16,128 (12,877)2,485 8,757 (6,272)
Voya Investors Trust:
Voya Global Perspectives® Portfolio - Class I197,493 40,549 156,944 74,503 61,079 13,424 
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Adviser Class33 394 (361)16 1,257 (1,241)
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Institutional Class2,456,615 3,034,282 (577,667)6,287,453 1,327,502 4,959,951 
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Service Class8,210 10,388 (2,178)145,279 1,121,044 (975,765)
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class315 (306)28 612 (584)
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Institutional Class1,854,256 3,521,597 (1,667,341)3,084,914 3,476,955 (392,041)
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class44,674 52,115 (7,441)46,401 331,074 (284,673)
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class— 159 (159)— 165 (165)
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Institutional Class2,841,938 4,651,419 (1,809,481)3,108,101 4,552,451 (1,444,350)
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class18,861 16,132 2,729 14,631 31,237 (16,606)
Voya Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class88 58 30 41 1,075 (1,034)
Voya U.S. Stock Index Portfolio - Institutional Class435,071 553,921 (118,850)2,403,892 1,164,216 1,239,676 
VY® BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class35 144 (109)20 961 (941)
VY® Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional Class395,820 993,299 (597,479)753,650 954,444 (200,794)
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Adviser Class— 273 (273)— — — 
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional Class955,114 964,886 (9,772)1,213,213 1,224,421 (11,208)
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Service Class179,540 475,057 (295,517)265,750 417,622 (151,872)
VY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Institutional Class351,013 343,483 7,530 98,637 330,737 (232,100)
VY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Service Class114,805 224,641 (109,836)120,546 276,273 (155,727)
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class392 4,018 (3,626)159 430 (271)
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class102,398 116,349 (13,951)68,740 88,809 (20,069)
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Service Class236,658 272,131 (35,473)216,788 231,527 (14,739)
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class45 65 (20)36 1,168 (1,132)
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class289,063 355,331 (66,268)260,204 340,564 (80,360)
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Service Class157,772 247,765 (89,993)239,955 214,661 25,294 
VY® Morgan Stanley Global Franchise Portfolio - Adviser Class— 25 (25)25 — 25 
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Adviser Class1,811 165 1,646 — 210 (210)
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Institutional Class2,576,272 2,951,646 (375,374)2,865,017 1,727,657 1,137,360 


251

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
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Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Voya Investors Trust (continued):
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Service Class5,163,561 5,826,939 (663,378)6,531,993 4,965,966 1,566,027 
VY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Adviser Class1,078 9,022 (7,944)325 2,909 (2,584)
VY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Service Class921,430 1,240,919 (319,489)2,640,654 2,101,403 539,251 
VY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Adviser Class159 225 (66)91 1,484 (1,393)
VY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Service Class55,901 72,959 (17,058)74,210 90,184 (15,974)
Voya Money Market Portfolio:
Voya Government Money Market Portfolio - Class I25,693,622 19,850,984 5,842,638 16,139,130 14,937,448 1,201,682 
Voya Mutual Funds:
Voya Global Real Estate Fund - Class A4,276 6,486 (2,210)2,160 2,386 (226)
Voya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class A442 873 (431)634 3,343 (2,709)
Voya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class I42,697 40,464 2,233 26,749 54,944 (28,195)
Voya Partners, Inc.:
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class1,100 11,490 (10,390)907 283 624 
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Initial Class1,979,287 2,162,675 (183,388)3,061,951 3,318,856 (256,905)
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Service Class25,800 18,733 7,067 26,139 17,957 8,182 
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial Class149,663 402,319 (252,656)129,703 152,754 (23,051)
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 Class62,298 58,304 3,994 84,986 139,512 (54,526)
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service Class293,497 171,224 122,273 195,661 151,860 43,801 
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial Class185,742 570,883 (385,141)174,556 144,015 30,541 
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 Class33,406 20,219 13,187 33,573 27,753 5,820 
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service Class160,407 212,882 (52,475)169,387 113,114 56,273 
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial Class177,960 559,972 (382,012)158,543 152,399 6,144 
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 Class23,788 15,554 8,234 53,238 34,787 18,451 
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service Class122,660 95,366 27,294 108,273 88,767 19,506 
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial Class229,063 417,839 (188,776)166,846 126,462 40,384 
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 Class23,410 7,392 16,018 27,129 19,041 8,088 
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service Class127,947 85,138 42,809 89,652 56,262 33,390 
Voya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Initial Class486 170 316 — — — 
Voya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service Class785 — 785 — — — 
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Initial Class73,429 207,852 (134,423)59,518 99,172 (39,654)
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 Class11,427 13,107 (1,680)26,579 49,852 (23,273)


252

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202020
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Voya Partners, Inc. (continued):
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service Class37,831 37,848 (17)44,273 40,389 3,884 
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Adviser Class227 2,479 (2,252)395 2,324 (1,929)
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Initial Class1,294,557 1,820,068 (525,511)1,665,987 2,212,099 (546,112)
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Service Class778 1,092 (314)1,867 3,960 (2,093)
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Adviser Class352 11,440 (11,088)259 3,801 (3,542)
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial Class348,844 207,743 141,101 236,313 149,325 86,988 
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 Class71,742 161,863 (90,121)104,467 227,740 (123,273)
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service Class1,108,161 1,336,091 (227,930)1,287,027 1,749,146 (462,119)
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Adviser Class304 7,260 (6,956)59 529 (470)
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial Class280,317 179,139 101,178 240,497 75,637 164,860 
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 Class167,702 294,191 (126,489)282,459 380,990 (98,531)
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service Class1,077,657 1,230,104 (152,447)1,435,921 1,672,162 (236,241)
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Adviser Class— 34 (34)15 14 
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial Class233,789 161,324 72,465 172,097 90,496 81,601 
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 Class73,481 129,931 (56,450)125,765 184,940 (59,175)
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service Class827,609 960,119 (132,510)1,079,684 1,136,874 (57,190)
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial Class139,863 51,250 88,613 105,231 27,950 77,281 
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 Class25,446 54,631 (29,185)56,600 69,219 (12,619)
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service Class491,476 279,999 211,477 542,185 366,855 175,330 
Voya Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service Class36,567 6,423 30,144 — — — 
Voya Solution Balanced Portfolio - Service Class53,278 46,007 7,271 57,489 69,726 (12,237)
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Adviser Class— 24,961 (24,961)— 1,528 (1,528)
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Initial Class275,945 112,571 163,374 88,856 120,185 (31,329)
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 Class92,480 119,522 (27,042)96,853 149,150 (52,297)
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Service Class204,243 461,236 (256,993)667,378 1,183,991 (516,613)
Voya Solution Moderately Conservative Portfolio - Service Class82,361 89,287 (6,926)122,790 80,597 42,193 
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class12 558 (546)329 319 10 
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial Class168,573 243,293 (74,720)158,796 454,173 (295,377)
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class546,373 818,118 (271,745)1,821,555 1,273,548 548,007 
VY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class2,117 3,980 (1,863)306 1,155 (849)
VY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Service Class778,591 1,194,283 (415,692)2,199,034 1,621,251 577,783 


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Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Voya Partners, Inc. (continued):
VY® Columbia Contrarian Core Portfolio - Service Class178,875 209,130 (30,255)68,823 106,652 (37,829)
VY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Adviser Class— 217 (217)— 203 (203)
VY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Service Class59,896 59,749 147 45,575 83,365 (37,790)
VY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Adviser Class545 1,344 (799)301 1,248 (947)
VY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Service Class591,822 803,640 (211,818)1,557,631 1,656,610 (98,979)
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Adviser Class363 1,574 (1,211)405 5,431 (5,026)
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Initial Class1,941,859 3,162,461 (1,220,602)1,609,527 2,809,804 (1,200,277)
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Service Class28,399 37,631 (9,232)16,784 35,912 (19,128)
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Adviser Class64 1,573 (1,509)100 856 (756)
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Initial Class2,158,439 4,358,039 (2,199,600)3,330,556 5,093,462 (1,762,906)
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Service Class4,836 4,098 738 4,786 5,230 (444)
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class692 2,917 (2,225)109 1,286 (1,177)
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial Class74,569 200,019 (125,450)84,055 227,949 (143,894)
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class421,582 595,445 (173,863)739,176 935,458 (196,282)
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class247 1,330 (1,083)296 535 (239)
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Initial Class1,638,486 2,834,857 (1,196,371)2,014,985 2,634,191 (619,206)
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class4,413 9,803 (5,390)4,093 12,811 (8,718)
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class306 3,962 (3,656)381 3,919 (3,538)
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Initial Class1,832,891 2,333,716 (500,825)15,209,008 13,793,775 1,415,233 
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Service Class20,069 35,510 (15,441)10,132 37,585 (27,453)
Voya Series Fund, Inc.:
Voya Corporate Leaders 100 Fund - Class I220,141 172,160 47,981 115,626 123,565 (7,939)
Voya Strategic Allocation Portfolios, Inc.:
Voya Strategic Allocation Conservative Portfolio - Class I580,123 571,187 8,936 1,176,834 1,175,186 1,648 
Voya Strategic Allocation Growth Portfolio - Class I491,491 579,979 (88,488)483,348 570,917 (87,569)
Voya Strategic Allocation Moderate Portfolio - Class I784,968 918,384 (133,416)845,269 992,141 (146,872)
Voya Variable Funds:
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class A910 8,053 (7,143)200 3,804 (3,604)
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class I6,237,376 8,476,083 (2,238,707)7,361,771 10,147,939 (2,786,168)
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class S4,940 4,035 905 1,531 1,545 (14)
Voya Variable Portfolios, Inc.:
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class I2,382,830 3,152,229 (769,399)3,810,656 3,912,017 (101,361)

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Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Voya Variable Portfolios, Inc. (continued):
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class S74,052 165,763 (91,711)66,418 154,154 (87,736)
Voya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class I1,790,620 2,533,860 (743,240)3,027,125 3,967,308 (940,183)
Voya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class S263 3,496 (3,233)56 1,003 (947)
Voya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class I1,085,495 1,847,842 (762,347)2,830,622 2,647,839 182,783 
Voya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class S64 757 (693)190 794 (604)
Voya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class I522,914 846,578 (323,664)511,557 928,183 (416,626)
Voya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class S76 1,110 (1,034)58 978 (920)
Voya International Index Portfolio - Class I1,000,399 1,153,638 (153,239)1,089,060 1,120,328 (31,268)
Voya International Index Portfolio - Class S31 30 17 — 17 
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class I14,650,191 14,524,569 125,622 17,941,062 17,776,014 165,048 
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class S15,223 17,026 (1,803)14,514 5,600 8,914 
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class I1,955,641 1,511,950 443,691 1,512,475 1,187,425 325,050 
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class S101,538 102,564 (1,026)176,779 178,294 (1,515)
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class I2,510 4,000 (1,490)5,289 10,542 (5,253)
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class S197,568 195,430 2,138 151,755 118,308 33,447 
Voya Russell™ Mid Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class S94,804 143,295 (48,491)113,461 105,139 8,322 
Voya Russell™ Mid Cap Index Portfolio - Class I1,358,865 1,741,156 (382,291)1,893,371 1,509,026 384,345 
Voya Russell™ Small Cap Index Portfolio - Class I1,348,440 1,144,648 203,792 1,830,685 1,031,016 799,669 
Voya Small Company Portfolio - Class I655,767 943,745 (287,978)1,382,101 1,671,176 (289,075)
Voya Small Company Portfolio - Class S662 2,356 (1,694)228 20 208 
Voya U.S. Bond Index Portfolio - Class I1,686,872 982,001 704,871 611,067 404,644 206,423 
Voya Variable Products Trust:
Voya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class I827,693 1,228,280 (400,587)1,232,609 1,535,476 (302,867)
Voya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class S9,560 15,634 (6,074)2,675 9,437 (6,762)
Voya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class I433,859 641,044 (207,185)790,086 825,337 (35,251)
Voya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class S— 1,658 (1,658)459 1,423 (964)
Wanger Advisors Trust:
Wanger International259,765 521,716 (261,951)273,812 549,469 (275,657)
Wanger Select112,839 320,652 (207,813)128,252 361,161 (232,909)
Wanger USA256,199 588,081 (331,882)365,912 484,200 (118,288)



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Notes to Financial Statements
Year ended December 31
20202019
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Units IssuedUnits RedeemedNet Increase
(Decrease)
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠, Inc.:
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-314,144 20,044 (5,900)15,215 76,988 (61,773)
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-4823,778 1,317,189 (493,411)1,483,276 1,354,650 128,626 
Wells Fargo Funds Trust:
Wells Fargo Small Company Growth Fund - Administrator Class174,138 154,759 19,379 201,292 226,086 (24,794)
Wells Fargo Small Company Value Fund - Class A1,118 947 171 12,562 789 11,773 
Wells Fargo Special Small Cap Value Fund - Class A149,974 370,353 (220,379)137,920 296,042 (158,122)

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Notes to Financial Statements
8.    Financial Highlights
A summary of unit values, units outstanding, and net assets for variable annuity Contracts, expense ratios, excluding expenses of underlying funds, investment income ratios, and total return for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016, follows:

FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
AB Relative Value Fund - Class A
20206$11.54to$28.84$1641.21%0.70%to1.25%1.86%to5.87%
20196$11.46to$28.25$1671.17%0.70%to0.90%22.02%to22.09%
20188$22.43to$23.46$1741.10%0.60%to0.90%-6.66%to-6.57%
20178$24.03to$24.37$1910.81%0.80%to0.90%17.68%to17.79%
20169$20.42to$20.69$1781.75%0.80%to0.90%10.14%to10.29%
AB VPS Growth and Income Portfolio - Class A
202022$28.83to$29.31$6531.48%1.15%to1.25%1.44%to1.56%
201924$28.42to$28.86$7001.26%1.15%to1.25%22.39%to22.50%
201824$23.22to$23.56$5721.01%1.15%to1.25%-6.82%to-6.69%
201725$24.91to$25.25$6221.26%1.15%to1.25%17.49%to17.55%
201631$21.21to$21.48$6550.95%1.15%to1.25%9.90%to10.04%
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Sustainable Leaders Fund - Institutional Class
20201,600$14.30$22,8760.28%0.00%22.96%
20191,475$11.63$17,1551.47%0.00%23.46%
20181,322$9.42$12,4522.69%0.00%-15.14%
20171,117$11.10$12,3991.56%0.00%26.28%
2016784$8.79$6,8932.63%0.00%6.55%
Invesco Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A
20202$34.18to$36.26$830.00%0.85%to1.20%34.67%to35.15%
20193$25.38to$26.83$750.00%0.85%to1.20%34.43%to34.89%
20183$18.88to$19.89$660.00%0.85%to1.20%-7.09%to-6.75%
20173$20.32to$21.33$740.01%0.85%to1.20%25.05%to25.47%
20164$16.25to$17.00$640.07%0.85%to1.20%-3.50%to-3.19%



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Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Invesco Floating Rate ESG Fund - Class R5
202027$11.27to$12.12$3124.17%0.30%to1.40%0.44%to1.51%
201931$11.22to$11.94$3595.96%0.30%to1.40%6.13%to7.28%
201826$10.57to$11.13$2795.52%0.30%to1.40%-1.49%to-0.27%
201714$10.73to$11.16$1564.09%0.30%to1.40%2.88%to4.01%
20168$10.42to$10.73$824.68%0.30%to1.40%9.84%to10.85%
Invesco Main Street Fund - Class A
202094$17.04to$17.18$1,5980.80%0.95%to1.20%13.00%to13.32%
2019112$13.13to$15.16$1,6501.02%0.75%to1.20%30.45%to30.91%
201881$10.03to$11.60$9101.17%0.75%to1.20%-9.05%to-8.57%
201764$10.97to$12.72$7961.34%0.75%to1.20%15.34%to15.43%
201605/13/201617$11.02$182(a)1.20%(a)
Invesco Main Street Mid Cap Fund® - Class A
202005/15/2020275$13.94to$14.07$3,850(e)0.25%to1.50%(e)
2019(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2018(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2017(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2016(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
Invesco Small Cap Growth Fund - Class A
20204$55.86$2030.00%1.00%55.43%
20193$35.94$1140.00%1.00%23.04%
20183$29.21$910.00%1.00%9.90%
20173$32.42$1020.00%1.00%23.68%
20163$26.22$720.00%1.00%10.21%
Invesco International Growth Fund - Class R5
202052$13.64to$16.96$8301.17%0.75%to0.95%12.63%to12.92%
201950$12.11to$15.02$7152.42%0.75%to0.95%27.21%to27.40%
201846$9.52to$11.79$5231.16%0.75%to0.95%-15.90%to-15.67%
201750$11.32to$13.98$6862.17%0.75%to0.95%21.99%
201648$11.46$5471.69%0.85%-1.38%




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Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Invesco International Small-Mid Company Fund - Class Y
202052$20.21to$21.96$1,0740.00%0.15%to1.40%23.30%to24.37%
201948$16.39to$17.19$7950.45%0.55%to1.40%23.33%to24.38%
201840$13.29to$13.82$5430.86%0.55%to1.40%-10.51%to-9.73%
201741$14.85to$15.31$6161.30%0.55%to1.40%36.36%to37.31%
201633$10.89to$11.07$3650.58%0.75%to1.40%-1.63%to-1.17%
Invesco Oppenheimer International Growth Fund - Class Y
202029$13.64to$14.67$4050.00%0.30%to1.40%20.49%to21.70%
201967$11.32to$11.98$7701.27%0.40%to1.40%27.19%to28.54%
201855$8.90to$9.32$4921.45%0.40%to1.40%-20.46%to-19.72%
201742$11.19to$11.61$4741.12%0.40%to1.40%25.17%to26.47%
201628$8.94to$9.18$2551.80%0.40%to1.40%-3.34%to-2.44%
Invesco Developing Markets Fund - Class A
20203,326$15.00to$139.34$252,6610.00%0.00%to1.75%15.18%to17.26%
20193,775$12.89to$118.87$246,6880.24%0.00%to1.75%21.86%to23.99%
20184,037$10.47to$95.87$216,9660.25%0.00%to1.75%-13.67%to-12.14%
20174,354$12.01to$109.12$268,7010.34%0.00%to1.75%32.45%to34.81%
20163,352$10.31to$80.96$197,1960.23%0.00%to1.75%5.05%to6.94%
Invesco Developing Markets Fund - Class Y
20202,869$16.35to$18.15$50,1560.22%0.00%to1.25%16.04%to17.48%
20193,305$14.09to$15.45$49,3890.55%0.00%to1.25%22.74%to24.30%
20183,523$11.48to$12.43$42,5640.56%0.00%to1.25%-13.03%to-11.91%
20173,726$13.20to$14.11$51,3400.67%0.00%to1.25%33.47%to35.15%
20163,464$9.89to$10.44$35,4940.53%0.00%to1.25%5.78%to7.08%
Invesco Endeavor Fund - Class A
20201$23.31to$24.62$250.00%0.45%to0.95%-1.27%to26.79%
20191$23.61to$24.81$260.00%0.45%to0.95%20.58%to21.20%
20181$19.58to$20.47$140.00%0.45%to0.95%-17.87%to-17.46%
20171$23.84to$24.80$150.00%0.45%to0.95%16.55%to16.93%
20161$20.00to$21.21$120.00%0.45%to1.30%19.26%to20.31%




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Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Invesco Health Care Fund - Investor Class
20201$93.82to$107.02$920.00%0.65%to1.50%12.74%to13.69%
20191$83.22to$94.13$1150.00%0.65%to1.50%30.01%to31.14%
20182$64.01to$71.78$1320.00%0.65%to1.50%-1.04%to-0.19%
20172$64.67to$71.91$1090.00%0.65%to1.50%13.73%to14.72%
20163$56.86to$62.69$1900.19%0.65%to1.50%-13.02%to-12.28%
Invesco International Bond Fund - Class A
20201$12.02to$13.62$93.77%0.60%to1.75%7.13%to8.53%
20194$11.70to$12.54$445.59%0.70%to1.40%8.37%to8.67%
201812$10.99to$11.80$1354.75%0.45%to1.25%-7.02%to-6.27%
201713$11.82to$12.59$1603.79%0.45%to1.25%9.44%to10.34%
201615$10.58to$11.41$1634.02%0.45%to1.55%4.55%to5.45%
Invesco High Yield Fund - Class R5
202033$11.80to$12.70$3958.54%0.30%to1.40%2.52%to3.67%
201969$11.51to$12.25$8006.15%0.30%to1.40%11.96%to13.22%
201851$10.28to$10.82$5335.54%0.30%to1.40%-4.64%to-3.57%
201737$10.78to$11.22$4055.31%0.30%to1.40%5.17%to6.35%
201626$10.25to$10.55$2695.73%0.30%to1.40%10.10%to11.29%
Invesco American Value Fund - Class R5
202064$12.90to$13.65$8340.44%0.55%to1.40%0.23%to1.11%
201977$12.87to$13.50$1,0020.34%0.55%to1.40%23.39%to24.42%
201872$10.43to$10.85$7540.92%0.55%to1.40%-13.80%to-13.41%
201762$12.10to$12.30$7611.02%0.95%to1.40%8.33%to8.75%
201664$11.17to$11.31$7170.48%0.95%to1.40%14.45%to15.06%
Invesco Energy Fund - Class R5
202012$2.98to$3.24$372.38%0.15%to1.40%-32.81%to14.34%
201910$4.43to$4.72$472.20%0.30%to1.40%3.75%to5.12%
201810$4.27to$4.49$442.41%0.30%to1.40%-27.50%to-26.75%
201720$5.89to$6.13$1224.30%0.30%to1.40%-9.10%to-8.51%
20166$6.48to$6.58$402.29%0.80%to1.40%23.43%to24.01%




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Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Invesco Gold & Special Minerals Fund - Class A
202018$10.28to$11.59$2022.14%0.45%to1.55%22.39%to37.80%
201910$7.59to$8.26$790.00%0.80%to1.65%44.02%to45.17%
20188$5.27to$5.69$450.00%0.80%to1.65%-14.29%
20178$6.12to$6.92$523.12%0.20%to1.75%15.04%to16.89%
20167$5.32to$5.92$388.12%0.20%to1.75%46.67%to48.37%
Invesco Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
20201$34.32to$39.70$520.00%0.20%to1.45%9.71%to63.51%
20191$30.76to$35.90$450.00%0.20%to1.65%29.90%to31.79%
20182$23.68to$27.24$600.00%0.20%to1.65%-26.53%to-25.43%
20174$32.23to$36.53$1520.00%0.20%to1.65%16.35%to17.46%
201611$27.70to$30.71$3180.18%0.30%to1.65%16.34%to17.59%
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund - Series I
20201$17.09to$35.08$230.00%1.25%to1.50%38.61%to38.93%
20191$12.33to$25.25$180.00%1.25%to1.50%37.31%to37.68%
20181$8.98to$18.34$140.00%1.25%to1.50%-7.52%to-7.28%
20172$9.71to$19.78$160.03%1.25%to1.50%26.93%to27.20%
20162$7.65to$15.55$140.00%1.25%to1.50%0.79%to1.04%
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Fund - Series I
20205$59.62to$73.13$3590.61%0.50%to1.40%25.86%to27.01%
20196$33.47to$57.58$2920.76%0.50%to1.40%29.96%to31.13%
20186$25.59to$43.91$2311.17%0.50%to1.40%-14.40%to-13.61%
20176$25.66to$50.83$2830.94%0.50%to1.80%34.21%to35.98%
20166$19.12to$37.38$2110.98%0.50%to1.80%-1.70%to-0.43%
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Global Strategic Income Fund - Series I
20204$23.18to$27.19$1016.03%0.55%to1.25%2.11%to2.84%
20194$22.70to$26.44$984.26%0.55%to1.25%9.40%to10.21%
20184$20.75to$23.99$905.41%0.55%to1.25%-5.60%to-4.91%
20174$21.98to$25.23$952.30%0.55%to1.25%4.97%to5.70%
20164$20.94to$23.87$904.71%0.55%to1.25%5.23%to5.95%




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Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Fund - Series I
20202$23.73to$27.60$591.67%1.25%to1.50%12.25%to12.52%
20193$21.14to$24.53$611.75%1.25%to1.50%30.09%to30.48%
20183$16.25to$18.80$531.68%1.25%to1.50%-9.27%to-9.05%
20174$17.91to$20.67$661.26%1.25%to1.50%15.18%to15.47%
20164$15.55to$17.90$641.09%1.25%to1.50%9.97%to10.22%
Invesco Oppenheimer V.I. Main Street Small Cap Fund - Series I
20201,025$13.41to$43.33$30,1800.53%0.25%to1.50%18.14%to28.88%
20191,156$11.22to$36.50$29,0940.20%0.00%to1.50%24.57%to26.47%
20181,000$18.81to$29.15$24,7780.33%0.00%to1.50%-11.67%to-10.32%
20171,058$21.17to$32.83$29,5120.87%0.00%to1.50%12.45%to14.17%
20161,123$18.71to$29.05$27,6210.50%0.00%to1.50%16.33%to18.02%
Invesco V.I. American Franchise Fund - Series I
2020516$33.83to$141.45$45,1960.07%0.00%to1.50%40.25%to42.35%
2019505$24.12to$99.37$32,0640.00%0.00%to1.50%34.67%to36.76%
2018553$17.91to$72.66$26,5390.00%0.00%to1.50%-5.06%to-3.62%
2017560$18.86to$75.39$28,5580.09%0.00%to1.50%25.44%to27.33%
2016569$15.03to$59.21$23,5160.00%0.00%to1.50%0.74%to2.28%
Invesco V.I. Core Equity Fund - Series I
20201,475$18.10to$33.78$32,5531.26%0.10%to1.95%11.61%to13.73%
20191,570$16.09to$29.82$30,8280.97%0.10%to1.95%26.42%to28.80%
20181,738$12.62to$23.24$27,0390.93%0.00%to1.95%-11.17%to-9.39%
20171,909$14.10to$25.77$33,2671.02%0.00%to1.95%11.03%to13.17%
20162,132$12.61to$22.89$33,2030.75%0.00%to1.95%8.06%to10.29%
Alger Responsible Investing Fund - Class A
2020274$31.41to$52.37$12,7700.00%0.00%to1.50%4.67%to35.78%
2019204$22.32to$38.57$7,0800.00%0.00%to1.50%31.94%to33.88%
2018234$15.94to$28.81$6,1240.00%0.00%to1.50%-3.15%to-1.64%
2017206$16.43to$29.29$5,5440.00%0.00%to1.50%25.51%to27.40%
2016171$13.07to$22.99$3,6440.00%0.00%to1.50%0.49%to2.00%

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Notes to Financial Statements
a
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund - Class A
20204$49.32to$51.80$1890.00%0.70%to1.15%39.99%to40.65%
20193$35.23to$37.20$1230.00%0.60%to1.15%31.60%to32.34%
20184$26.77to$28.11$1150.00%0.60%to1.15%-2.12%to-1.58%
20174$27.35to$28.56$1030.00%0.60%to1.15%30.19%to30.41%
201622$20.51to$21.90$4810.00%0.60%to1.55%-1.20%to-0.37%
AllianzGI Dividend Value Fund - Class A
20206$27.43to$28.73$1791.42%0.60%to1.00%-3.45%to11.79%
20199$28.41to$29.33$2441.85%0.70%to1.00%23.41%to23.76%
201813$23.02to$23.70$2971.91%0.70%to1.00%-11.02%to-10.73%
201713$25.87to$26.55$3311.88%0.70%to1.00%14.57%to14.89%
201613$22.58to$23.11$2932.31%0.70%to1.00%14.68%to15.09%
AllianzGI Large-Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class
2020$19.04$80.00%0.80%1.49%
2019$18.76$80.00%0.80%23.99%
2018$15.13$60.00%0.80%-10.10%
2017$16.83$72.04%0.80%20.39%
2016$13.98$62.28%0.80%13.47%
AllianzGI Small-Cap Value Fund - Class A
20201$26.63to$31.53$230.00%0.45%to1.45%-5.97%to19.21%
20191$28.32to$31.91$290.00%0.70%to1.45%22.49%to23.40%
20189$23.12to$26.44$2402.88%0.55%to1.45%-20.47%to-19.76%
201712$29.07to$32.95$3850.41%0.55%to1.45%8.35%to9.07%
201619$26.55to$30.21$5461.36%0.55%to1.55%21.47%to22.26%
Amana Growth Fund - Investor Class
20202,150$15.05to$52.35$77,9070.24%0.00%to1.50%26.62%to32.85%
20192,178$11.37to$39.56$62,1440.40%0.00%to1.70%30.84%to33.09%
20181,900$20.93to$30.28$46,4290.46%0.00%to1.70%0.69%to2.43%
20171,942$20.74to$29.64$46,5590.49%0.00%to1.70%26.82%to29.03%
20161,998$16.32to$23.04$37,5500.65%0.00%to1.70%5.91%to7.62%




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Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Amana Income Fund - Investor Class
20202,605$12.88to$35.87$77,4211.10%0.00%to1.50%2.10%to60.49%
20192,815$11.34to$31.61$74,3061.25%0.00%to1.50%23.38%to25.29%
20183,088$18.69to$25.70$66,5621.19%0.00%to1.50%-6.64%to-5.21%
20173,299$20.01to$27.18$75,9880.55%0.00%to1.50%19.88%to21.66%
20163,553$16.70to$22.40$67,9481.39%0.00%to1.60%7.62%to9.36%
American Balanced Fund® - Class R-3
202062$25.65to$31.42$1,8261.05%0.20%to1.40%6.15%to10.28%
201974$23.35to$29.41$1,9691.51%0.00%to1.45%17.04%to18.78%
2018124$19.95to$24.76$2,7911.60%0.00%to1.45%-4.45%to-3.05%
2017126$20.59to$25.54$2,9561.39%0.00%to1.55%13.32%to15.05%
2016212$18.17to$22.20$4,3591.40%0.00%to1.55%6.57%to8.24%
American Beacon Small Cap Value Fund - Investor Class
20208$11.26to$14.31$970.36%0.55%to1.25%2.48%to3.17%
201935$10.96to$13.87$4631.03%0.55%to1.25%21.51%to22.42%
201828$8.99to$11.33$3150.32%0.55%to1.25%-16.96%to-16.38%
201723$10.79to$13.55$3030.27%0.55%to1.25%7.05%to7.46%
201617$12.34to$12.51$2120.66%0.75%to1.25%24.77%to25.48%
Inflation-Adjusted Bond Fund - Investor Class
20202,750$11.51to$15.67$35,7051.22%0.00%to1.70%8.38%to10.27%
20192,226$10.51to$14.21$26,8362.33%0.00%to1.80%5.96%to7.90%
20182,568$9.82to$13.17$29,1262.83%0.00%to1.80%-4.20%to-2.52%
20172,734$10.15to$13.51$31,9302.53%0.00%to1.90%1.15%to3.05%
20162,011$9.93to$13.11$24,3882.00%0.00%to1.90%2.81%to4.71%
American Century Investments® Disciplined Core Value Fund - A Class
2020450$26.16to$88.36$11,8861.54%0.65%to1.20%10.29%to10.88%
2019486$23.72to$79.69$11,6091.84%0.65%to1.20%22.21%to22.90%
2018502$19.41to$64.84$9,8121.69%0.65%to1.20%-8.18%to-7.70%
2017517$21.14to$70.25$11,0022.15%0.65%to1.20%18.83%to19.51%
2016537$17.79to$58.78$9,6062.09%0.65%to1.20%11.96%to12.58%




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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-3
202038$24.46to$29.02$1,0541.21%0.00%to1.35%11.95%to65.15%
201946$21.39to$25.32$1,0901.31%0.00%to1.45%25.38%to27.17%
201847$17.06to$19.91$8891.25%0.00%to1.45%-8.33%to-6.96%
201752$18.43to$21.40$1,0371.12%0.00%to1.55%21.09%to22.68%
201689$15.22to$17.26$1,4821.28%0.10%to1.55%10.51%to11.90%
American Funds® Fundamental Investors® - Class R-4
20204,767$24.93to$30.14$127,9981.53%0.00%to1.50%11.75%to18.60%
20195,153$22.02to$26.23$121,3941.56%0.00%to1.50%25.61%to27.58%
20185,236$17.53to$20.56$97,5541.56%0.00%to1.50%-8.03%to-6.67%
20175,519$19.06to$22.03$111,5971.49%0.00%to1.50%21.48%to23.28%
20165,117$15.69to$17.87$84,7281.60%0.00%to1.50%10.81%to12.53%
American Mutual Fund® - Class R-4
202077$24.22to$27.88$1,9512.20%0.00%to1.40%2.77%to4.73%
2019115$23.45to$26.62$2,7820.90%0.00%to1.40%19.95%to21.66%
2018430$19.55to$21.88$9,1732.09%0.00%to1.40%-3.46%to-2.15%
2017364$20.25to$22.36$7,9462.01%0.00%to1.40%15.91%to17.62%
2016251$17.47to$19.01$4,6592.12%0.00%to1.40%12.56%to14.11%
AMG Managers Fairpointe Mid Cap Fund - Class N
20201,102$10.70to$24.67$20,1800.07%0.00%to1.50%2.34%to3.87%
20191,259$10.33to$23.75$22,4200.87%0.00%to1.50%13.72%to15.46%
20181,202$18.07to$20.57$22,9070.34%0.00%to1.50%-19.80%to-18.60%
20171,477$22.53to$25.27$34,8860.00%0.00%to1.50%9.85%to11.52%
20161,865$16.89to$22.66$38,4290.33%0.00%to1.50%22.17%to24.10%
Ariel Appreciation Fund - Investor Class
20203$25.43to$30.89$970.73%0.75%to1.90%5.34%to6.55%
20196$24.14to$29.69$1770.68%0.60%to1.90%22.23%to23.86%
201818$19.75to$23.97$4120.85%0.60%to1.90%-15.60%to-14.51%
201719$23.40to$28.04$5290.82%0.60%to1.90%12.93%to14.40%
201621$20.72to$24.51$5060.61%0.60%to1.90%10.57%to12.02%




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Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Ariel Fund - Investor Class
2020318$25.82to$46.81$9,3710.29%0.15%to1.90%7.41%to94.29%
2019384$23.82to$41.45$10,2340.88%0.30%to1.90%22.35%to24.30%
2018415$19.40to$33.35$9,0510.95%0.00%to1.90%-15.32%to-13.68%
2017432$22.81to$38.75$11,0130.67%0.00%to1.90%13.71%to15.90%
2016514$19.98to$33.54$11,2590.27%0.00%to1.90%13.39%to15.54%
Artisan International Fund - Investor Shares
2020715$13.95to$25.47$10,8290.21%0.25%to1.80%6.00%to16.43%
2019784$13.16to$23.93$11,1440.92%0.00%to1.50%27.27%to29.27%
2018885$10.34to$18.72$9,8921.12%0.00%to1.50%-12.22%to-10.87%
20171,026$11.78to$21.22$13,0010.73%0.00%to1.50%29.03%to30.99%
20161,131$9.13to$16.12$11,0191.04%0.00%to1.50%-11.01%to-9.65%
BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund - Investor A Shares
202037$26.13to$29.95$1,0661.58%0.40%to1.65%2.14%to19.19%
201934$25.76to$29.01$9641.85%0.40%to1.60%25.31%to26.74%
201835$20.48to$22.89$7691.54%0.40%to1.65%-8.98%to-7.81%
201737$22.49to$25.43$9201.21%0.10%to1.65%14.56%to16.33%
201664$19.64to$21.86$1,3631.80%0.10%to1.65%14.12%to15.91%
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Institutional Shares
2020578$18.03to$19.70$11,2250.19%0.00%to1.40%6.57%to19.75%
2019466$15.26to$16.60$7,6510.48%0.00%to1.40%23.86%to25.67%
2018496$12.32to$13.34$6,5350.45%0.00%to1.40%6.75%to8.20%
2017300$11.54to$12.44$3,6770.06%0.05%to1.40%23.42%to24.26%
2016124$9.35to$10.05$1,2280.00%0.10%to1.40%-7.06%to-5.81%
BlackRock Health Sciences Opportunities Portfolio - Investor A Shares
20201,980$17.65to$18.94$35,9360.00%0.25%to1.50%12.71%to19.10%
20191,831$14.99to$16.08$28,0720.31%0.00%to1.50%23.37%to25.23%
20182,017$12.15to$12.84$24,9390.11%0.00%to1.50%6.39%to7.99%
20171,777$11.42to$11.89$20,5640.00%0.00%to1.50%22.93%to24.76%
20161,320$9.29to$9.53$12,3580.00%0.00%to1.50%-7.47%to-6.02%




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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Institutional Shares
202020$14.89to$15.86$3081.39%0.30%to1.25%5.83%to6.87%
201919$13.95to$14.84$2691.75%0.30%to1.40%27.75%to29.16%
201817$10.92to$11.49$1882.00%0.30%to1.40%-10.78%to-9.81%
201717$12.24to$12.74$2131.60%0.30%to1.40%7.36%to8.52%
201612$11.40to$11.74$1360.78%0.30%to1.40%21.02%to22.42%
BlackRock Mid Cap Dividend Fund - Investor A Shares
2020404$32.95to$38.12$14,1941.13%0.25%to1.50%0.40%to32.14%
2019442$31.31to$36.34$14,6801.42%0.10%to1.50%27.33%to29.09%
2018459$24.59to$28.15$11,9231.66%0.10%to1.50%-11.10%to-9.83%
2017500$27.66to$31.22$14,5401.15%0.10%to1.50%6.96%to8.44%
2016570$25.76to$28.79$15,4740.45%0.10%to1.55%20.43%to22.20%
Bond Fund of America℠ - Class R-4
20201,855$11.33to$16.00$25,9341.91%0.00%to1.50%0.39%to10.73%
20191,162$10.27to$14.45$14,9572.18%0.00%to1.50%6.40%to8.00%
2018879$11.40to$13.38$10,6362.26%0.00%to1.50%-1.64%to-0.07%
2017857$11.59to$13.39$10,4771.86%0.00%to1.50%1.67%to3.16%
2016850$11.40to$12.98$10,1331.73%0.00%to1.50%1.24%to2.77%
Calvert US Large-Cap Core Responsible Index Fund - Class A
20201$13.90$160.00%1.00%24.55%
201906/04/20191$11.16$8(d)1.00%(d)
2018(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)
2017(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)
2016(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)
Calvert VP SRI Balanced Portfolio
20201,276$21.12to$70.43$59,3931.45%0.00%to1.50%12.16%to30.57%
20191,319$18.49to$61.56$53,4681.57%0.00%to1.50%22.56%to24.44%
20181,371$14.99to$49.86$45,3231.81%0.00%to1.50%-4.12%to-2.66%
20171,449$15.54to$51.61$49,7101.98%0.00%to1.50%10.34%to11.95%
20161,628$14.00to$46.46$49,7561.83%0.00%to1.50%6.22%to7.88%




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Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Capital Income Builder® - Class R-4
2020631$11.82to$12.87$7,6633.57%0.00%to1.50%1.72%to16.87%
2019505$11.62to$12.46$5,9913.27%0.00%to1.50%15.62%to17.33%
2018448$10.05to$10.62$4,5753.48%0.00%to1.50%-8.47%to-7.09%
2017390$10.98to$11.43$4,3373.57%0.00%to1.50%12.38%to14.19%
2016291$9.77to$10.01$2,8663.91%0.00%to1.50%5.28%to6.53%
Capital World Growth & Income Fund℠ - Class R-3
202022$27.95to$31.59$6701.07%0.20%to1.25%13.44%to25.34%
201924$24.61to$27.52$6371.51%0.20%to1.25%23.42%to24.69%
201826$19.94to$22.07$5571.79%0.20%to1.25%-11.69%to-10.76%
201727$22.58to$25.16$6701.59%0.00%to1.25%22.72%to24.31%
201639$18.40to$20.24$7702.06%0.00%to1.25%4.84%to6.14%
Cohen & Steers Real Estate Securities Fund, Inc. - Class A
2020135$11.55to$13.01$1,7063.00%0.10%to1.50%-4.47%to14.79%
2019104$13.00to$13.14$1,3631.84%0.80%to1.40%29.59%to29.96%
201806/04/20185$9.96to$10.08$53(c)0.95%to1.25%(c)
2017(c)(c)(c)(c)(c)(c)
2016(c)(c)(c)(c)(c)(c)
Cohen & Steers Realty Shares, Inc.
2020440$18.81to$21.74$8,6602.36%0.00%to1.50%-4.32%to4.02%
2019536$19.66to$22.39$10,9922.65%0.00%to1.50%30.89%to32.96%
2018475$15.02to$16.84$7,4003.67%0.00%to1.50%-5.59%to-4.21%
2017551$15.91to$17.58$9,0572.60%0.00%to1.50%5.50%to7.06%
2016586$15.08to$16.42$9,0733.02%0.00%to1.50%4.00%to5.59%
Columbia℠ Acorn® Fund - Class A Shares
20203$35.42to$37.82$940.00%0.70%to1.30%7.20%to28.43%
20192$27.37to$29.19$670.00%0.80%to1.45%24.41%to25.23%
20183$22.00to$23.31$580.00%0.80%to1.45%-6.62%to-6.01%
20173$23.55to$24.80$630.00%0.80%to1.45%23.94%
20162$19.46to$20.01$430.00%0.80%to1.20%9.06%to9.17%

268

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
a
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A Shares
2020284$20.36to$24.92$6,2760.65%0.00%to1.60%1.39%to23.48%
2019320$19.42to$23.40$6,7110.84%0.00%to1.60%29.21%to31.31%
2018448$15.03to$17.82$7,4110.50%0.00%to1.60%-14.84%to-13.48%
2017472$17.65to$20.40$9,0510.93%0.05%to1.60%11.50%to13.05%
2016513$15.83to$18.02$8,7020.72%0.10%to1.60%12.19%to13.83%
Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund - Institutional Class
2020$23.26$30.00%0.80%5.97%
2019$21.95$20.00%0.80%30.50%
2018$16.82$20.00%0.80%-13.92%
2017$19.54$21.20%0.80%12.69%
2016$17.34$20.98%0.80%13.33%
CRM Mid Cap Value Fund - Investor Shares
20202$31.98to$35.72$600.00%0.60%to1.55%8.85%to28.24%
20193$29.38to$32.16$1100.00%0.70%to1.55%22.79%to23.69%
201811$24.18to$26.00$2960.31%0.70%to1.45%-8.44%to-7.74%
201712$26.41to$28.18$3511.24%0.70%to1.45%17.33%to18.25%
201613$22.33to$23.83$2980.01%0.70%to1.55%14.22%to15.18%
Davis Financial Fund - Class Y
20204$14.41to$14.87$631.44%0.75%to1.25%-7.44%to-5.82%
20195$15.51to$17.26$761.57%0.30%to1.25%24.98%to26.17%
20184$12.40to$13.68$511.98%0.30%to1.25%-12.61%to-11.80%
20173$14.19to$15.51$500.55%0.30%to1.20%18.24%to18.70%
20164$12.06to$12.14$501.55%0.75%to1.05%14.08%to14.42%
Delaware Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
2020164$11.09to$18.18$2,5530.63%0.00%to1.50%-2.94%to53.44%
2019174$11.30to$18.45$2,8120.95%0.00%to1.50%25.87%to27.86%
2018192$13.26to$14.43$2,6560.60%0.00%to1.50%-18.80%to-17.59%
2017238$16.32to$17.51$4,0200.48%0.00%to1.50%10.04%to11.40%
2016176$14.84to$15.53$2,6680.72%0.25%to1.50%29.17%to30.72%




269

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Delaware Smid Cap Growth Fund - Institutional Class
2020987$34.74$34,3040.00%0.00%94.40%
2019941$17.87$16,8220.00%0.00%35.58%
2018870$13.18$11,4720.00%0.00%0.46%
2017714$13.12$9,3640.00%0.00%35.40%
2016475$9.69$4,6010.04%0.00%-4.06%
DWS Small Cap Growth Fund - Class S
20201$17.45to$18.65$240.00%0.40%to1.40%25.90%to27.22%
20191$13.86to$14.66$210.00%0.40%to1.40%19.48%to20.56%
20181$11.60to$12.16$160.00%0.40%to1.40%-14.45%to-13.51%
20172$13.56to$14.06$310.00%0.40%to1.40%19.37%to20.58%
20161$11.36to$11.66$150.00%0.40%to1.40%7.37%to8.36%
DWS Equity 500 Index Fund - Class S
202025$43.73$1,0851.47%1.00%16.83%
201922$37.43$8201.77%1.00%29.83%
201822$28.83$6461.74%1.00%-5.23%
201724$30.42$7371.83%1.00%20.19%
201630$25.31$7601.89%1.00%10.48%
DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class
2020220$14.18$3,1211.80%0.00%13.90%
2019212$12.45$2,6452.62%0.00%16.03%
2018188$10.73$2,0162.34%0.00%-15.24%
2017138$12.66$1,7522.38%0.00%36.57%
201678$9.27$7232.23%0.00%12.36%
DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio - Institutional Class
2020192$12.65$2,4301.60%0.00%11.65%
2019116$11.33$1,3181.94%0.00%8.42%
2018100$10.45$1,0502.33%0.00%-1.23%
201763$10.58$6702.58%0.00%3.22%
201651$10.25$5252.54%0.00%4.70%




270

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio - Institutional Class
20201,512$13.32$20,1471.56%0.00%3.74%
20191,385$12.84$17,7801.47%0.00%21.48%
20181,237$10.57$13,0731.11%0.00%-15.78%
20171,075$12.55$13,4921.25%0.00%9.61%
2016783$11.45$8,9701.14%0.00%26.80%
Dodge & Cox International Stock Fund
202011$15.51to$17.78$1781.73%0.50%to1.75%0.57%to34.99%
201910$15.16to$17.50$1684.08%0.50%to1.95%20.41%to22.12%
20189$12.59to$14.33$1262.86%0.50%to1.95%-19.60%to-18.39%
20179$15.65to$17.56$1541.68%0.50%to1.95%21.58%to23.31%
201614$12.88to$14.23$1911.57%0.50%to1.95%6.18%to7.72%
Dodge & Cox Stock Fund
20205$29.58to$32.45$1582.05%1.00%to1.85%1.30%to31.81%
20195$28.12to$30.59$1351.37%1.00%to1.85%22.53%to23.60%
20187$22.95to$24.75$1561.27%1.00%to1.85%-8.78%to-7.99%
20176$25.16to$26.90$1591.63%1.00%to1.85%16.48%to17.11%
201613$21.51to$23.77$3001.46%0.50%to1.95%18.97%to20.66%
Eaton Vance Large-Cap Value Fund - Class R Shares
2020$29.52$10.00%0.70%1.30%
2019$29.14$10.00%0.70%28.60%
2018$22.66to$23.78$20.00%0.20%to0.70%-7.70%to-7.22%
2017$24.55to$25.63$21.00%0.20%to0.70%13.71%to14.27%
2016$21.59to$22.43$21.23%0.20%to0.70%8.49%to9.04%
EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-3
202095$12.87to$37.17$3,1470.00%0.00%to1.55%22.48%to79.79%
2019103$10.45to$29.87$2,7570.70%0.00%to1.55%24.67%to26.57%
2018149$8.34to$23.60$3,2200.88%0.00%to1.55%-16.79%to-15.47%
2017176$22.50to$27.92$4,5400.56%0.00%to1.55%28.34%to30.35%
2016258$17.54to$21.42$5,1380.86%0.00%to1.55%-1.13%to0.37%




271

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
EuroPacific Growth Fund® - Class R-4
202011,735$14.12to$38.69$357,5500.18%0.00%to1.50%22.06%to24.81%
201912,700$11.35to$31.00$313,0711.11%0.00%to1.50%25.11%to27.01%
201813,659$10.00to$24.42$275,8611.17%0.00%to1.50%-16.50%to-15.21%
201714,398$11.88to$28.80$348,9130.95%0.00%to1.50%28.75%to30.77%
201614,233$10.04to$22.03$268,1831.23%0.00%to1.50%-0.82%to0.69%
Federated Hermes International Leaders Fund - Institutional Shares
20202$14.78to$15.12$240.00%0.75%to1.25%14.40%to15.76%
20191$12.92to$13.16$100.00%0.75%to1.25%25.56%to26.05%
2018$10.33to$10.44$20.00%0.75%to1.15%-21.27%
201710/04/2017$13.26$—(b)0.75%(b)
2016(b)(b)(b)(b)(b)(b)
Fidelity Advisor® New Insights Fund - Class I
202074$21.76to$42.70$2,2200.00%0.15%to1.75%18.83%to24.00%
2019174$17.63to$34.58$3,5800.40%0.40%to1.85%27.06%to28.89%
2018149$13.81to$26.83$2,4750.24%0.40%to1.85%-5.94%to-4.55%
2017125$14.61to$28.11$2,3220.32%0.40%to1.85%26.04%to27.83%
201693$11.55to$21.99$1,4470.45%0.40%to1.85%4.70%to6.18%
Fidelity® VIP Contrafund® Portfolio - Initial Class
202019,409$14.84to$129.09$1,504,9730.24%0.00%to1.95%24.14%to30.58%
201921,587$11.40to$98.92$1,291,5830.47%0.00%to1.95%29.04%to31.60%
201821,154$17.00to$75.64$1,099,1340.73%0.00%to1.95%-8.19%to-6.37%
201724,071$18.33to$80.79$1,337,9841.00%0.00%to1.95%19.53%to21.89%
201626,164$15.17to$66.29$1,197,4010.78%0.00%to1.95%5.90%to8.02%
Fidelity® VIP Index 500 Portfolio - Initial Class
20204,132$84.13to$86.06$348,8621.61%0.75%to1.20%16.83%to17.36%
20194,417$72.01to$73.33$318,9672.02%0.75%to1.20%29.77%to30.36%
20184,372$55.49to$56.25$243,0842.00%0.75%to1.20%-5.63%to-5.21%
20174,314$58.80to$59.34$253,9801.85%0.75%to1.20%20.27%to20.71%
20164,073$48.89to$49.16$199,2471.49%0.85%to1.20%10.51%to10.92%




272

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Fidelity® VIP Asset Manager Portfolio - Initial Class
2020404$42.10to$42.45$17,0221.41%0.95%to1.20%13.51%to13.81%
2019439$37.09to$37.30$16,2861.81%0.95%to1.20%16.82%to17.11%
2018456$31.75to$31.85$14,4701.72%0.95%to1.20%-6.48%to-6.24%
2017482$33.95to$33.97$16,3751.73%0.95%to1.20%12.75%to12.82%
2016652$30.11to$30.27$19,6641.42%0.85%to1.20%1.83%to2.19%
Fidelity® VIP Equity-Income Portfolio - Initial Class
20205,121$11.98to$65.93$241,1531.61%0.00%to1.95%1.66%to25.07%
20195,579$11.26to$62.51$250,7352.00%0.00%to1.95%24.96%to27.48%
20186,151$14.53to$49.61$220,6032.25%0.00%to1.95%-10.09%to-8.29%
20177,027$15.98to$54.73$276,2351.67%0.00%to1.95%10.73%to12.89%
20167,659$14.29to$49.04$269,0022.22%0.00%to1.95%15.69%to18.06%
Fidelity® VIP Growth Portfolio - Initial Class
20207,095$36.21to$119.24$529,0880.07%0.00%to1.75%15.09%to43.90%
20197,366$25.39to$83.83$387,4310.26%0.00%to1.75%31.97%to34.29%
20188,082$19.08to$63.13$319,6890.26%0.00%to1.75%-1.88%to-0.16%
20178,634$19.28to$63.97$345,7760.22%0.00%to1.75%32.78%to35.13%
20168,741$14.40to$47.89$262,1560.04%0.00%to1.75%-0.99%to0.85%
Fidelity® VIP High Income Portfolio - Initial Class
2020464$18.80to$19.57$8,7394.82%0.95%to1.50%1.19%to1.77%
2019465$18.52to$19.34$8,6115.31%0.95%to1.50%13.43%to14.01%
2018475$16.29to$17.05$7,7385.61%0.95%to1.50%-4.75%to-4.16%
2017512$17.04to$17.90$8,7244.74%0.95%to1.50%5.36%to5.70%
2016699$16.13to$16.99$11,2935.31%0.85%to1.50%12.89%to13.67%
Fidelity® VIP Overseas Portfolio - Initial Class
20201,036$13.69to$36.55$27,8730.38%0.00%to1.50%13.87%to15.61%
20191,228$11.95to$31.74$28,6271.72%0.00%to1.50%25.88%to27.78%
20181,349$9.44to$27.18$25,1311.57%0.00%to1.50%-16.09%to-14.77%
20171,508$11.18to$31.90$33,1661.49%0.00%to1.50%28.35%to30.24%
20161,498$8.66to$24.48$25,7491.37%0.00%to1.50%-6.49%to-5.00%




273

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Franklin Mutual Global Discovery Fund - Class R
202033$16.11to$31.64$9442.25%0.00%to1.55%-6.31%to55.74%
201937$17.07to$33.26$1,0991.49%0.00%to1.55%22.13%to24.06%
201854$13.98to$26.81$1,3251.49%0.00%to1.55%-12.61%to-11.41%
201766$15.65to$29.37$1,7992.01%0.20%to1.55%7.65%to9.06%
201666$14.25to$26.92$1,6641.74%0.20%to1.55%10.56%to12.03%
Franklin Biotechnology Discovery Fund - Advisor Class
202025$15.54to$20.99$4620.00%0.40%to1.40%28.11%to29.68%
201922$12.10to$16.24$3230.00%0.40%to1.40%33.26%to34.70%
201825$9.08to$12.11$2740.00%0.40%to1.40%-16.70%to-15.88%
201724$10.90to$14.45$3200.00%0.40%to1.40%17.46%to18.63%
201620$9.28to$12.39$2321.29%0.30%to1.40%-18.09%to-17.25%
Franklin Natural Resources Fund - Advisor Class
20205$4.41to$4.62$225.26%0.55%to1.25%-22.36%to-21.83%
20193$5.63to$5.91$160.00%0.55%to1.40%8.69%to9.65%
20182$5.18to$5.39$120.00%0.55%to1.40%-24.60%to-23.87%
20174$6.87to$7.08$301.43%0.55%to1.40%-0.87%to-0.28%
20165$6.93to$7.13$351.82%0.30%to1.40%33.01%to33.90%
Franklin Small-Mid Cap Growth Fund - Class A
20205$36.44to$56.15$2540.00%0.30%to1.45%12.43%to55.50%
201911$30.07to$36.69$3620.00%0.20%to1.45%29.89%to31.55%
201811$23.15to$27.89$2780.00%0.20%to1.45%-5.97%to-4.78%
201712$24.62to$29.29$3350.00%0.20%to1.45%19.81%to21.28%
201612$20.55to$24.15$2600.00%0.20%to1.45%2.80%to4.09%
Franklin Small Cap Value VIP Fund - Class 2
20202,561$12.19to$51.03$105,9301.27%0.00%to1.75%3.37%to40.83%
20192,774$11.62to$48.51$110,5351.06%0.00%to1.75%24.16%to26.35%
20182,961$17.44to$38.40$95,7260.93%0.00%to1.75%-14.42%to-12.87%
20173,371$20.20to$44.07$126,5890.50%0.00%to1.75%8.77%to10.66%
20163,767$18.42to$39.83$128,5250.77%0.00%to1.75%27.90%to30.21%

274

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
a
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Goldman Sachs Growth Opportunities Fund - Investor Shares
20204$23.35to$25.37$1070.00%0.15%to1.40%32.41%to44.11%
20192$16.37to$17.32$400.00%0.40%to1.40%33.04%to34.16%
20181$12.41to$12.91$160.00%0.40%to1.25%-6.27%to-5.49%
20174$13.17to$13.66$540.00%0.40%to1.40%25.50%to26.60%
20161$10.55to$10.79$140.00%0.40%to1.25%0.09%to1.03%
Growth Fund of America® - Class R-3
2020218$37.57to$55.57$10,0190.00%0.00%to1.55%32.90%to41.49%
2019245$27.62to$40.45$8,2050.32%0.00%to1.55%25.74%to27.72%
2018364$21.85to$31.67$9,9420.18%0.00%to1.55%-4.74%to-3.27%
2017418$22.81to$32.74$11,9150.14%0.00%to1.55%23.78%to25.73%
2016523$18.33to$26.04$12,0490.22%0.00%to1.55%6.44%to8.09%
Growth Fund of America® - Class R-4
202012,032$19.45to$58.34$586,0930.23%0.00%to1.50%32.42%to37.83%
201913,038$14.22to$42.34$466,4490.69%0.00%to1.50%26.21%to28.11%
201814,283$11.19to$33.05$402,2670.53%0.00%to1.50%-4.43%to-2.96%
201715,034$11.61to$34.06$445,3660.47%0.00%to1.50%24.22%to26.10%
201615,504$15.94to$27.01$368,5940.55%0.00%to1.50%6.84%to8.43%
The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund - Class R4
2020$31.94$—0.00%0.65%19.98%
2019$26.62$—0.00%0.65%29.54%
2018$20.55$—0.00%0.65%-5.52%
2017$21.75$—0.48%0.65%20.43%
2016$18.06$—0.19%0.65%3.44%
The Hartford Dividend And Growth Fund - Class R4
2020$30.16$40.00%0.65%6.91%
2019$28.21$90.00%0.65%26.90%
2018$22.23$70.00%0.65%-6.16%
2017$23.69$71.35%0.65%16.99%
2016$20.25$61.42%0.65%13.51%




275

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
The Hartford International Opportunities Fund - Class R4
2020157$14.80to$15.65$2,3860.40%0.30%to1.50%18.49%to24.82%
2019130$12.49to$13.05$1,6561.21%0.30%to1.50%23.79%to25.24%
2018145$10.09to$10.42$1,4791.34%0.25%to1.50%-20.17%to-19.11%
2017106$12.64to$12.87$1,3502.17%0.25%to1.50%22.36%to23.82%
201601/06/201615$10.33to$10.39$157(a)0.40%to1.50%(a)
Income Fund of America® - Class R-3
202028$22.88to$28.75$7482.79%0.20%to1.55%3.06%to17.14%
201933$22.20to$27.52$8302.99%0.20%to1.55%16.66%to18.21%
201842$19.03to$23.98$9072.89%0.00%to1.55%-6.94%to-5.63%
201756$20.45to$24.67$1,3052.58%0.20%to1.55%11.20%to12.70%
201661$18.39to$21.89$1,2732.47%0.20%to1.55%8.50%to9.94%
Ivy Science and Technology Fund - Class Y
20201,298$25.09to$27.44$33,5980.00%0.15%to1.50%28.16%to74.59%
20191,133$18.72to$20.37$21,7640.00%0.00%to1.50%47.98%to49.81%
2018941$12.65to$13.51$12,1910.00%0.05%to1.50%-6.50%to-5.13%
2017719$13.53to$14.24$9,9020.00%0.05%to1.50%30.85%to32.46%
2016291$10.34to$10.73$3,0460.00%0.10%to1.50%0.19%to1.61%
Janus Henderson Balanced Portfolio - Institutional Shares
20202$55.56to$83.07$1772.40%0.50%to1.40%12.72%to13.74%
20192$48.94to$73.58$1571.97%0.50%to1.40%20.90%to21.96%
20182$40.21to$60.78$1472.01%0.50%to1.40%-0.74%to0.18%
20173$40.21to$61.13$1511.63%0.50%to1.40%16.80%to17.86%
20163$34.19to$52.26$1272.10%0.50%to1.40%3.16%to4.07%
Janus Henderson Enterprise Portfolio - Institutional Shares
20203$75.02to$114.97$3560.00%0.50%to1.25%17.99%to18.88%
20194$63.24to$97.44$3440.33%0.50%to1.25%33.79%to34.81%
20184$47.00to$72.83$2630.35%0.50%to1.25%-1.66%to-0.92%
20174$47.53to$74.05$3010.63%0.50%to1.25%25.85%to26.79%
20164$37.56to$58.85$2380.72%0.45%to1.25%10.97%to11.85%




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VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Janus Henderson Flexible Bond Portfolio - Institutional Shares
2020$28.91to$38.11$140.00%0.80%to1.25%9.10%to9.59%
2019$26.38to$34.93$130.00%0.80%to1.25%8.21%to8.69%
2018$24.27to$32.28$130.00%0.50%to1.25%-2.24%to-1.53%
20171$24.71to$33.01$162.95%0.50%to1.25%2.36%to3.11%
2016$24.04to$32.26$141.59%0.50%to1.25%1.19%to1.97%
Janus Henderson Global Research Portfolio - Institutional Shares
20202$28.85to$53.25$781.23%0.50%to1.25%18.57%to19.46%
20192$24.20to$44.91$841.33%0.50%to1.25%27.44%to28.43%
20182$18.89to$35.24$661.44%0.50%to1.25%-8.04%to-7.34%
20172$20.42to$38.32$730.84%0.50%to1.25%25.43%to26.41%
20162$16.19to$30.54$580.94%0.45%to1.25%0.79%to1.62%
Janus Henderson Research Portfolio - Institutional Shares
20201$32.69to$72.69$830.00%0.50%to1.25%31.30%to32.30%
20191$24.81to$55.36$640.00%0.50%to1.25%33.85%to34.81%
20182$18.47to$41.36$660.00%0.50%to1.25%-3.79%to-3.06%
20172$19.13to$42.99$680.41%0.50%to1.25%26.29%to27.25%
20162$15.09to$34.04$520.41%0.50%to1.25%-0.76%
JPMorgan Equity Income Fund - Class I Shares
2020660$13.68to$18.11$9,3041.96%0.15%to1.40%1.74%to3.28%
2019228$13.33to$17.36$3,4541.78%0.30%to1.40%24.50%to25.98%
2018116$10.65to$13.78$1,4902.23%0.30%to1.40%-5.76%to-4.77%
201792$11.26to$14.47$1,2591.72%0.30%to1.40%15.93%to17.17%
201660$11.99to$12.35$7242.03%0.30%to1.40%13.30%to14.56%
JPMorgan Government Bond Fund - Class I Shares
2020571$11.21to$11.52$6,5591.81%0.75%to0.95%5.85%to6.08%
2019302$10.59to$10.86$3,2742.31%0.75%to0.95%5.58%to5.85%
2018127$10.03to$10.26$1,3051.74%0.75%to0.95%-0.10%to0.10%
201764$10.04to$10.25$6532.90%0.75%to0.95%1.49%
201693$10.10$9422.88%0.85%0.60%




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VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Lazard International Equity Portfolio - Open Shares
202091$12.55to$13.28$1,1730.83%0.30%to1.50%6.81%to32.51%
201982$11.75to$12.19$9861.97%0.50%to1.50%19.05%to20.34%
201873$9.87to$10.13$7362.08%0.50%to1.50%-14.98%to-14.30%
201777$11.55to$11.86$9021.56%0.30%to1.25%21.04%to22.14%
201605/25/201629$9.65to$9.77$278(a)0.30%to1.25%(a)
ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund - Class I
202028$16.26to$17.49$4640.46%0.30%to1.40%14.44%to37.22%
201928$13.87to$14.64$4000.48%0.30%to1.25%22.96%to24.17%
201837$11.28to$11.90$4290.39%0.05%to1.25%-8.81%to-7.75%
201748$12.37to$12.90$6010.52%0.05%to1.25%13.28%to14.29%
201640$10.92to$11.26$4400.60%0.10%to1.25%4.70%to5.93%
LKCM Aquinas Catholic Equity Fund
20203$17.81$540.00%1.25%22.74%
20193$14.51$390.00%1.25%29.55%
20182$11.20$260.00%1.25%-9.16%
201746$12.33to$12.39$5690.28%0.90%to1.25%19.36%to19.71%
201607/29/201642$10.33to$10.35$433(a)0.90%to1.25%(a)
Loomis Sayles Small Cap Value Fund - Retail Class
2020424$21.94to$25.70$9,9570.21%0.25%to1.50%0.41%to19.93%
2019478$21.85to$25.13$11,1270.14%0.30%to1.50%22.96%to24.41%
2018535$17.77to$20.31$10,0750.00%0.25%to1.50%-18.04%to-16.97%
2017648$21.68to$25.05$14,8040.00%0.00%to1.50%8.13%to9.77%
2016727$20.04to$22.82$15,2780.15%0.00%to1.50%24.24%to26.15%
Loomis Sayles Limited Term Government and Agency Fund - Class Y
2020109$10.34to$10.43$1,1291.63%0.95%to1.20%2.17%to2.46%
201946$10.12to$10.18$4652.50%0.95%to1.20%2.22%to2.52%
201842$9.90to$9.93$4152.37%0.95%to1.20%0.20%to0.40%
201743$9.88to$9.89$4291.63%0.95%to1.20%0.10%
2016118$9.89to$9.98$1,1702.03%0.85%to1.20%-0.30%to0.10%

278

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VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements

FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Lord Abbett Developing Growth Fund - Class A
20203$60.05to$69.57$2290.00%0.20%to1.55%19.58%to72.25%
20193$35.34to$40.39$1180.00%0.20%to1.55%29.88%to31.65%
20184$27.21to$30.68$1080.00%0.20%to1.55%3.46%to4.85%
20174$26.30to$29.26$1150.00%0.20%to1.55%27.91%to29.66%
20169$20.56to$22.56$1950.00%0.20%to1.55%-4.19%to-2.93%
Lord Abbett Core Fixed Income Fund - Class A
20202$11.99to$12.58$270.00%1.30%to1.75%-0.25%to2.86%
20192$11.64to$11.70$205.26%1.40%to1.45%6.30%
20182$10.95to$11.19$184.76%1.20%to1.45%-1.88%to-1.67%
20172$11.16to$11.38$242.37%1.20%to1.45%1.73%to2.06%
20162$10.97to$11.15$242.90%1.20%to1.45%1.29%to1.37%
Lord Abbett Short Duration Income Fund - Class R4
2020787$10.65to$11.27$8,5922.75%0.30%to1.50%1.33%to5.42%
2019669$10.51to$10.98$7,1633.60%0.30%to1.50%3.85%to5.07%
2018579$10.12to$10.46$5,9443.87%0.25%to1.50%-0.39%to0.87%
2017387$10.16to$10.37$3,9673.76%0.25%to1.50%0.99%to2.27%
201605/09/2016256$10.06to$10.14$2,586(a)0.25%to1.50%(a)
Lord Abbett Mid Cap Stock Fund - Class A
202017$21.99to$29.68$4910.83%0.35%to1.75%0.96%to2.39%
201935$21.78to$29.18$9500.92%0.20%to1.75%20.80%to22.67%
201835$18.03to$23.98$7900.92%0.20%to1.75%-16.06%to-14.71%
201736$21.47to$28.34$9360.90%0.20%to1.75%5.19%to6.82%
201636$20.42to$26.75$8980.61%0.20%to1.75%14.70%to16.38%
Lord Abbett Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
20208$29.35to$35.65$2551.00%0.45%to1.60%-3.04%to23.91%
201910$30.27to$35.49$3480.17%0.60%to1.60%18.33%to19.54%
201829$25.58to$29.91$8200.00%0.55%to1.60%-13.29%to-12.36%
201730$29.49to$34.13$9810.00%0.55%to1.60%4.65%to5.73%
201640$28.19to$32.28$1,2420.00%0.55%to1.60%18.54%to19.82%




279

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Lord Abbett Fundamental Equity Fund - Class A
20205$25.06to$26.04$1361.52%0.70%to1.05%1.28%to1.61%
20195$24.68to$25.29$1281.20%0.80%to1.05%21.52%to21.76%
201810$20.31to$20.77$2041.49%0.80%to1.05%-9.37%to-9.18%
20179$21.64to$22.87$2001.18%0.80%to1.50%11.82%to12.05%
201611$19.38to$20.69$2131.19%0.60%to1.55%14.00%to15.07%
Lord Abbett Series Fund Mid Cap Stock Portfolio - Class VC
20202,459$11.24to$31.83$61,6850.93%0.10%to1.50%0.94%to2.39%
20192,744$11.00to$31.35$68,3980.93%0.10%to1.50%20.84%to22.53%
20182,851$13.50to$25.86$61,6970.68%0.10%to1.50%-16.31%to-15.13%
20173,241$16.03to$30.66$83,7000.56%0.10%to1.50%5.25%to6.73%
20163,962$15.14to$29.03$96,3690.49%0.10%to1.50%14.66%to16.30%
MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund - Class A
202002/24/202060$10.49to$10.62$631(e)0.20%to1.55%(e)
2019(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2018(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2017(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2016(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund - Class A
20203$41.44to$47.85$1420.00%0.75%to1.60%8.92%to21.51%
20193$34.40to$39.38$1040.00%0.75%to1.60%37.71%to38.86%
20183$24.98to$28.36$771.33%0.75%to1.60%-0.83%to0.04%
20173$25.19to$28.35$730.72%0.75%to1.60%26.65%to27.70%
20164$19.89to$22.48$970.67%0.65%to1.60%4.46%to5.44%
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class I Shares
20202,588$12.49$32,3271.74%0.00%9.08%
20192,238$11.45$25,6232.80%0.00%9.15%
20181,935$10.49$20,2982.72%0.00%0.10%
20171,580$10.48$16,5502.15%0.00%3.46%
20161,041$10.13$10,5461.90%0.00%2.53%




280

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Metropolitan West Total Return Bond Fund - Class M Shares
20202,293$11.19to$12.94$27,3571.51%0.00%to1.50%5.78%to8.83%
20192,250$10.32to$11.89$24,8772.58%0.00%to1.50%7.28%to8.88%
20182,025$10.03to$10.92$21,0582.50%0.00%to1.50%-1.57%
20172,014$10.19to$10.92$21,1421.88%0.00%to1.50%1.59%to3.02%
20161,738$10.03to$10.60$17,8071.64%0.00%to1.50%0.80%to2.32%
MFS® International Intrinsic Value Fund - Class R3
202038$17.24to$18.73$6740.33%0.15%to1.40%17.87%to29.12%
201977$14.55to$15.48$1,1341.01%0.30%to1.40%23.83%to25.14%
201854$11.75to$12.37$6471.26%0.30%to1.40%-10.51%to-9.51%
201747$13.13to$13.67$6211.92%0.30%to1.40%25.05%to25.59%
201628$10.50to$10.65$2942.32%0.85%to1.40%2.54%to3.00%
MFS® New Discovery Fund - Class R3
202022$26.24to$28.23$5730.00%0.15%to1.25%39.09%to43.54%
201916$18.22to$19.00$2970.00%0.65%to1.40%38.77%to39.69%
20189$13.13to$13.53$1160.00%0.75%to1.40%-2.96%to-2.55%
20178$13.53to$13.83$1070.00%0.80%to1.40%24.43%to24.82%
20165$10.93to$11.02$500.00%0.95%to1.25%7.26%to7.62%
Neuberger Berman Genesis Fund - Trust Class Shares
202019$31.71to$34.64$6390.00%0.85%to1.70%22.62%to31.01%
201918$25.86to$27.75$5110.00%0.95%to1.70%27.14%to28.12%
201817$20.34to$21.66$3730.00%0.95%to1.70%-8.30%to-7.63%
201713$22.18to$24.51$3150.08%0.35%to1.70%13.57%to15.07%
201631$19.53to$21.30$6400.06%0.35%to1.70%16.04%to17.68%
Neuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Institutional Class Shares
2020282$18.96$5,3420.88%0.00%19.62%
2019236$15.85$3,7440.84%0.00%26.09%
2018212$12.57$2,6620.78%0.00%-5.63%
2017184$13.32$2,4490.99%0.00%18.72%
2016121$11.22$1,3551.25%0.00%10.32%




281

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Neuberger Berman Sustainable Equity Fund - Trust Class Shares
2020546$26.51to$32.42$15,8900.41%0.25%to1.60%17.33%to73.75%
2019577$22.41to$27.26$14,2080.49%0.25%to1.60%23.59%to25.28%
2018617$17.97to$21.79$12,2310.26%0.25%to1.60%-7.48%to-6.17%
2017654$19.04to$23.23$13,9210.45%0.00%to1.60%16.55%to18.40%
2016677$16.23to$19.67$12,3061.11%0.00%to1.60%8.16%to9.89%
New Perspective Fund® - Class R-3
202032$42.26to$50.47$1,5480.00%0.20%to1.25%29.75%to32.68%
201934$32.19to$39.27$1,2260.54%0.00%to1.25%27.99%to29.60%
201861$25.15to$30.30$1,7120.64%0.00%to1.25%-7.33%to-6.16%
201767$27.14to$32.29$2,0100.12%0.00%to1.25%26.88%to28.44%
201673$21.39to$25.14$1,7180.43%0.00%to1.25%0.23%to1.49%
New Perspective Fund® - Class R-4
20207,790$18.65to$55.88$328,1250.12%0.00%to1.50%25.29%to33.33%
20197,215$14.10to$41.91$239,0151.10%0.00%to1.50%28.11%to30.03%
20186,920$10.92to$32.23$177,5481.02%0.00%to1.50%-7.31%to-5.90%
20176,826$11.69to$34.25$189,1930.46%0.00%to1.50%26.88%to28.87%
20165,720$13.83to$26.59$135,4840.81%0.00%to1.50%0.32%to1.84%
New World Fund® - Class R-4
202041$15.74to$17.28$6570.14%0.00%to1.40%21.26%to24.86%
201959$12.78to$13.84$7700.86%0.00%to1.40%25.79%to27.56%
2018103$10.16to$10.85$1,0951.13%0.00%to1.40%-13.53%to-12.34%
201786$11.75to$12.32$1,0381.51%0.05%to1.40%30.78%to31.88%
201635$8.98to$9.30$3241.37%0.10%to1.40%2.39%to3.79%
Nuveen Global Infrastructure Fund - Class I
2020136$13.67to$13.85$1,8631.10%0.95%to1.20%-3.66%to-3.43%
2019163$14.19to$14.36$2,3092.55%0.95%to1.20%28.07%to28.44%
2018159$11.08to$11.18$1,7662.47%0.95%to1.20%-8.73%to-8.56%
2017175$12.14to$12.23$2,1252.67%0.95%to1.20%18.21%to18.39%
2016179$10.27to$10.33$1,8414.47%1.00%to1.20%6.54%to6.83%

282

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
a
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Parnassus Core Equity Fund℠ - Investor Shares
20201,719$17.09to$51.27$47,4200.61%0.00%to1.40%19.51%to21.62%
20191,695$14.24to$42.30$39,6610.76%0.00%to1.40%28.87%to30.68%
20181,677$11.00to$32.37$32,0211.07%0.00%to1.40%-1.58%to-0.25%
20171,606$11.12to$32.19$31,1311.35%0.05%to1.40%14.93%to16.23%
20161,499$16.31to$27.64$25,3721.04%0.10%to1.40%8.88%to10.30%
Pax Sustainable Allocation Fund - Investor Class
20201,864$18.55to$29.52$44,6941.02%0.00%to1.50%10.07%to16.22%
20191,934$16.10to$25.40$40,3521.59%0.00%to1.50%19.06%to20.84%
20182,064$13.44to$21.02$35,9112.09%0.00%to1.50%-5.51%to-4.06%
20172,193$14.14to$21.91$40,2200.60%0.00%to1.50%11.49%to13.17%
20162,325$12.61to$19.36$38,1281.27%0.00%to1.50%4.20%to5.79%
PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund® - Administrative Class
2020301$5.65to$6.12$1,7521.39%0.30%to1.50%-0.88%to0.33%
2019265$5.70to$10.25$1,5613.97%0.30%to1.50%10.47%to11.60%
2018257$5.16to$9.22$1,3625.64%0.25%to1.50%-15.50%to-14.40%
2017226$6.10to$10.82$1,4067.39%0.25%to1.50%0.99%to2.24%
2016257$6.04to$6.25$1,5700.97%0.25%to1.50%12.69%to14.05%
PIMCO VIT Real Return Portfolio - Administrative Class
20204,408$11.46to$21.02$79,3811.45%0.00%to1.80%2.40%to11.75%
20194,351$10.38to$18.81$71,1571.67%0.00%to1.60%6.72%to8.41%
20184,614$9.69to$17.35$70,0802.46%0.00%to1.60%-3.75%to-2.17%
20175,193$10.03to$17.74$81,6902.31%0.00%to1.60%2.02%to3.65%
20166,498$9.79to$17.12$98,1052.28%0.00%to1.60%3.49%to5.22%
Pioneer Equity Income Fund - Class Y Shares
2020215$12.46to$21.61$4,5101.63%0.75%to0.95%-0.80%to-0.69%
2019523$12.56to$21.76$11,1982.06%0.75%to0.95%24.48%to24.84%
2018689$10.09to$17.43$11,8962.51%0.75%to0.95%-9.51%to-9.36%
2017795$11.15to$19.23$15,1881.68%0.75%to0.95%14.26%
2016848$16.83$14,2682.10%0.85%18.44%




283

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Pioneer High Yield Fund - Class A Shares
202019$19.16to$23.87$4234.16%0.45%to1.75%1.27%to13.09%
201935$18.92to$24.21$7805.06%0.20%to1.75%12.15%to13.88%
201837$16.87to$21.26$7225.26%0.20%to1.75%-4.85%to-3.32%
201739$17.73to$21.99$7995.56%0.20%to1.75%5.66%to7.27%
201662$16.78to$20.50$1,1754.98%0.20%to1.75%12.17%to13.89%
Pioneer Strategic Income Fund - Class A Shares
202053$14.16to$16.32$8383.68%0.45%to1.75%1.79%to6.95%
201946$13.55to$15.64$6832.89%0.20%to1.65%8.40%to9.91%
201841$12.50to$14.23$5623.25%0.20%to1.65%-3.55%to-2.06%
201734$12.86to$14.53$4832.82%0.20%to1.75%3.38%to4.99%
201674$12.44to$13.84$9923.08%0.20%to1.75%5.83%to7.37%
Pioneer Equity Income VCT Portfolio - Class I
2020$31.98$50.00%1.05%-1.11%
2019$32.34$50.00%1.05%24.24%
2018$26.03$—0.00%1.05%-9.52%
2017$28.77$—1.70%1.05%14.26%
2016$25.18$—5.57%1.05%18.55%
Pioneer High Yield VCT Portfolio - Class I
2020654$18.44to$25.83$14,4365.16%0.10%to1.50%0.94%to2.38%
2019702$18.15to$25.23$15,3314.93%0.10%to1.50%12.74%to14.37%
2018770$16.00to$22.06$14,8274.71%0.10%to1.50%-4.72%to-3.42%
2017991$16.70to$22.84$20,1894.55%0.10%to1.50%5.60%to7.13%
20161,026$15.71to$21.32$19,6064.78%0.00%to1.50%12.48%to14.20%
PGIM Jennison Utility Fund - Class Z
202010$14.62to$16.07$1571.80%0.15%to1.25%0.58%to4.14%
201912$13.84to$15.46$1761.97%0.55%to1.40%25.48%to26.37%
201811$11.03to$12.24$1282.58%0.75%to1.40%0.27%to0.89%
20179$11.00to$12.14$1052.14%0.70%to1.40%12.75%to13.25%
20168$9.84to$10.72$792.31%0.80%to1.25%14.49%to14.90%




284

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Columbia Large Cap Value Fund - Advisor Class
2020819$12.31to$21.21$10,2511.67%0.00%to1.50%4.06%to15.37%
2019933$11.83to$21.20$11,1591.78%0.00%to1.50%28.31%to30.16%
2018898$9.22to$16.44$8,3313.79%0.00%to1.50%-11.34%to-11.23%
2017$18.25to$18.52$51.81%0.35%to0.50%16.24%to16.48%
20167$15.70to$15.90$1121.65%0.35%to0.50%14.47%
Royce Total Return Fund - Service Class
20201$11.01$100.00%0.85%2.99%
20191$10.68$60.00%1.10%21.78%
2018$8.77$30.00%1.10%-12.21%
2017$23.02$30.36%1.20%11.91%
2016$20.56$20.00%1.20%0.00%
Ave Maria Rising Dividend Fund
2020333$14.74to$15.78$5,0361.08%0.30%to1.50%4.84%to6.12%
2019426$14.06to$14.87$6,1221.23%0.30%to1.50%25.76%to27.20%
2018430$11.18to$11.71$4,8941.40%0.25%to1.50%-6.29%to-5.03%
2017387$11.93to$12.33$4,6771.18%0.25%to1.50%15.15%to16.54%
2016389$10.36to$10.58$4,0661.82%0.25%to1.50%13.60%to15.02%
SMALLCAP World Fund® - Class R-4
20201,447$18.31to$32.46$37,6610.00%0.00%to1.50%33.26%to37.48%
20191,401$13.44to$23.61$27,3520.00%0.00%to1.50%28.85%to30.80%
20181,366$10.38to$18.05$20,3820.00%0.00%to1.50%-11.04%to-9.70%
20171,385$11.60to$19.99$23,1210.37%0.00%to1.50%25.00%to26.84%
20161,050$13.84to$15.76$15,1540.00%0.00%to1.50%4.14%to5.77%
T. Rowe Price Large-Cap Growth Fund - I Class
20202,150$29.52$63,4680.00%0.00%39.57%
20192,008$21.15$42,4790.46%0.00%28.49%
20181,833$16.46$30,1750.29%0.00%4.31%
20171,590$15.78$25,0830.29%0.00%37.82%
20161,130$11.45$12,9350.35%0.00%2.88%




285

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
T. Rowe Price Mid-Cap Value Fund - R Class
20206$32.95to$41.05$2390.43%0.00%to1.30%7.93%to17.96%
20197$30.53to$37.55$2270.39%0.00%to1.30%17.42%to18.98%
201827$26.00to$31.56$7880.42%0.00%to1.30%-12.22%to-11.07%
201734$29.62to$35.49$1,1130.49%0.00%to1.30%10.31%to10.67%
201641$28.45to$31.54$1,2280.49%0.10%to0.90%22.63%to23.29%
T. Rowe Price Value Fund - Advisor Class
202017$27.86$4810.60%1.00%9.13%
201920$25.53$5121.54%1.00%24.60%
201819$20.49$3991.22%1.00%-10.56%
201718$22.91$4181.06%1.00%17.49%
201615$19.50$3011.52%1.00%9.61%
TCW Total Return Bond Fund - Class N
20201,124$11.13to$12.12$12,8252.55%0.00%to1.50%1.88%to8.02%
2019720$10.46to$11.22$7,6744.03%0.00%to1.50%5.44%to7.06%
2018614$9.91to$10.48$6,1833.33%0.00%to1.50%-1.00%to0.48%
2017593$9.97to$10.43$6,0062.58%0.00%to1.50%1.52%to3.06%
2016597$9.79to$10.12$5,9292.78%0.00%to1.50%-0.30%to1.20%
Templeton Foreign Fund - Class A
202019$12.08to$20.60$3601.40%0.20%to1.65%-2.13%to20.28%
201918$12.24to$20.74$3522.84%0.20%to1.65%10.61%to12.23%
201825$10.97to$18.48$4232.43%0.20%to1.65%-16.40%to-15.15%
201724$12.79to$21.78$4951.35%0.20%to1.65%15.20%to16.85%
201629$11.04to$18.64$5101.86%0.20%to1.65%9.80%to11.42%
Templeton Global Bond Fund - Advisor Class
20201,743$10.93to$11.35$19,0654.68%0.00%to0.45%-4.62%to-4.22%
20191,965$11.46to$11.85$22,5306.20%0.00%to0.45%0.44%to0.85%
20182,147$11.41to$11.75$24,5016.51%0.00%to0.45%0.97%to1.47%
20172,464$11.30to$11.58$27,8523.58%0.00%to0.45%2.17%to2.66%
20162,462$11.06to$11.28$27,2442.62%0.00%to0.45%6.14%to6.62%




286

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class A
20203,889$10.06to$36.95$85,7634.37%0.00%to1.50%-5.85%to-4.40%
20194,412$10.68to$38.65$103,1555.83%0.00%to1.50%-0.84%to0.62%
20185,240$10.76to$38.41$118,3326.18%0.00%to1.50%-0.25%to1.27%
20175,561$10.77to$37.93$127,0263.29%0.00%to1.50%0.85%to2.36%
20165,636$10.67to$37.06$129,3532.38%0.00%to1.50%4.65%to6.26%
Third Avenue Real Estate Value Fund - Institutional Class
20205$10.79to$11.60$571.79%0.15%to1.25%-11.85%to-8.88%
20195$11.80to$12.28$552.06%0.70%to1.40%19.60%to20.27%
20184$9.95to$10.23$421.67%0.65%to1.25%-20.91%to-20.42%
20176$12.58to$12.83$781.37%0.70%to1.25%20.73%to21.23%
20163$10.42to$10.55$321.04%0.80%to1.25%4.51%to4.98%
Touchstone Value Fund - Institutional Class
20201,217$15.93$19,3911.67%0.00%3.58%
20191,122$15.38$17,2491.89%0.00%25.96%
2018985$12.21$12,0222.08%0.00%-5.35%
2017804$12.90$10,3772.02%0.00%14.36%
2016555$11.28$6,2573.02%0.00%13.48%
USAA Precious Metals and Minerals Fund - Class A Shares
202006/29/20201,069$20.55to$20.71$22,035(e)0.15%to1.50%(e)
2019(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2018(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2017(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2016(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
Vanguard® Total Bond Market Index Fund - Admiral™ Shares
202011$11.22$1293.50%1.00%6.65%
201907/19/201915$10.52$157(d)1.00%(d)
2018(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)
2017(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)
2016(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)




287

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Vanguard® Total International Stock Index Fund - Admiral™ Shares
20207$11.79$873.92%1.00%10.19%
201907/19/20191$10.70$15(d)1.00%(d)
2018(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)
2017(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)
2016(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)
Diversified Value Portfolio
20204$26.87to$32.55$1252.53%0.85%to2.00%9.54%to20.78%
20194$24.53to$28.91$1123.57%0.95%to2.00%23.20%to24.50%
20185$19.91to$23.22$1122.59%0.95%to2.00%-10.92%to-10.00%
20175$22.35to$25.80$1200.00%0.95%to2.00%10.92%to12.13%
20164$20.15to$23.01$1030.00%0.95%to2.00%10.71%to11.86%
Equity Income Portfolio
20206$29.60to$34.39$1982.64%1.10%to2.00%1.20%to2.11%
20195$29.25to$33.68$1812.86%1.10%to2.00%21.98%to23.05%
20186$23.98to$27.37$1692.24%1.10%to2.00%-7.84%to-7.00%
20176$26.02to$29.43$1882.40%1.10%to2.00%15.90%to16.97%
20168$22.45to$25.16$1992.61%1.10%to2.00%12.81%to13.67%
Small Company Growth Portfolio
20202$38.78to$46.97$720.00%0.85%to2.00%20.73%to28.05%
20191$32.12to$37.86$560.00%0.95%to2.00%25.57%to26.92%
20182$25.58to$29.83$470.00%0.95%to2.00%-9.10%to-8.16%
20171$28.14to$32.48$460.45%0.95%to2.00%21.01%to22.29%
20161$23.25to$26.56$330.32%0.95%to2.00%12.65%to13.84%
Victory Integrity Small-Cap Value Fund - Class Y
20203$13.17to$14.31$350.00%0.00%to1.25%-0.08%to1.20%
201922$13.18to$14.14$2890.28%0.00%to1.25%21.59%to23.06%
201839$10.77to$11.49$4350.52%0.00%to1.40%-19.69%to-18.63%
201724$13.41to$14.06$3320.06%0.05%to1.40%10.83%to11.47%
20169$12.10to$12.52$1150.36%0.10%to1.40%22.85%to24.21%

288

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
a
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Victory Sycamore Established Value Fund - Class A
2020497$13.45to$16.07$7,8641.12%0.75%to1.20%6.48%to7.00%
2019446$12.57to$15.05$6,6051.14%0.75%to1.20%26.86%to27.36%
2018366$9.87to$11.84$4,2991.05%0.75%to1.20%-11.34%to-10.84%
2017266$11.07to$13.31$3,5250.68%0.75%to1.20%14.35%
201605/19/2016144$11.64$1,674(a)1.20%(a)
Victory Sycamore Small Company Opportunity Fund - Class R
2020$30.76to$32.66$90.00%0.50%to1.05%3.12%to36.71%
2019$29.83to$31.19$80.00%0.60%to1.05%24.97%to25.51%
2018$23.87to$24.85$80.00%0.60%to1.05%-9.75%to-9.31%
20172$26.44to$27.40$530.32%0.60%to1.05%10.12%
20162$23.86to$24.61$380.13%0.70%to1.15%27.87%to28.29%
Voya Balanced Portfolio - Class I
20205,295$12.08to$72.68$220,9082.25%0.00%to1.95%2.71%to25.91%
20195,828$10.93to$66.19$221,4282.44%0.00%to1.95%16.82%to19.07%
20186,211$13.99to$56.10$208,6842.30%0.00%to1.95%-8.67%to-6.82%
20177,043$15.15to$60.77$252,7642.56%0.00%to1.95%12.48%to14.73%
20167,897$13.32to$53.47$250,9571.78%0.00%to1.95%5.66%to7.83%
Voya Large Cap Value Fund - Class A
20204$17.97to$19.22$671.60%0.35%to1.20%4.36%to20.68%
20193$17.22to$18.26$581.69%0.35%to1.20%23.09%to24.01%
20184$13.99to$14.63$601.05%0.45%to1.20%-9.27%to-8.56%
20178$15.42to$16.00$1312.05%0.45%to1.20%11.98%to12.83%
20164$13.77to$14.18$602.19%0.45%to1.20%12.12%to12.72%
Voya Floating Rate Fund - Class A
202055$10.64to$10.73$5891.63%0.95%to1.20%-3.18%to-2.90%
2019335$10.58to$11.05$3,5715.33%0.75%to1.20%5.17%to5.59%
2018229$10.02to$10.48$2,3184.21%0.75%to1.20%-1.42%to-0.99%
201775$10.12to$10.61$7753.55%0.75%to1.20%1.24%to1.34%
201606/01/201614$10.47$149(a)1.20%(a)




289

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya GNMA Income Fund - Class A
2020285$10.54to$20.06$3,7292.42%0.25%to1.55%2.20%to3.51%
2019192$10.29to$19.38$2,4722.79%0.25%to1.55%3.57%to4.93%
2018197$9.89to$18.47$2,5392.39%0.20%to1.55%-0.68%to0.60%
2017228$9.93to$18.36$2,9812.47%0.25%to1.55%-0.08%to1.27%
2016239$9.90to$18.13$3,1782.92%0.25%to1.55%0.08%to1.40%
Voya Intermediate Bond Fund - Class A
202044$15.79to$20.51$8182.99%0.00%to1.55%0.57%to7.72%
201949$14.88to$19.04$8563.19%0.00%to1.55%7.83%to9.55%
201852$13.80to$17.38$8362.91%0.00%to1.55%-2.13%to-0.63%
201750$14.10to$17.49$8152.92%0.00%to1.55%2.92%to4.48%
201648$13.70to$16.74$7432.91%0.00%to1.55%2.16%to3.78%
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class I
202016,006$11.15to$131.68$485,0833.50%0.00%to1.95%5.77%to7.78%
201914,803$10.38to$123.14$425,5473.36%0.00%to1.95%7.68%to9.89%
201814,410$13.68to$113.27$404,4543.62%0.00%to1.95%-2.49%to-0.52%
201716,272$14.03to$115.08$455,9853.34%0.00%to1.95%2.98%to5.04%
201617,504$13.62to$110.70$463,4542.34%0.00%to1.95%2.25%to4.35%
Voya Intermediate Bond Portfolio - Class S
2020118$17.88$2,1183.16%0.35%7.19%
2019131$16.68$2,1913.12%0.35%9.16%
2018138$15.28$2,1033.42%0.35%-1.16%
2017170$15.46$2,6273.16%0.35%4.39%
2016178$14.81$2,6312.19%0.35%3.86%
Voya Global Perspectives® Portfolio - Class I
2020351$12.47to$15.22$4,9812.65%0.25%to1.50%0.53%to15.78%
2019194$10.77to$13.03$2,4153.53%0.35%to1.50%16.56%to17.81%
2018181$10.07to$11.06$1,9443.05%0.40%to1.50%-8.58%to-7.53%
2017204$10.93to$12.03$2,3881.65%0.25%to1.50%13.20%to14.68%
2016509$10.15to$10.49$5,2743.50%0.25%to1.50%5.28%to6.61%




290

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Adviser Class
20201$15.94$233.92%0.35%4.94%
20192$15.19$282.90%0.35%14.38%
20183$13.28$415.00%0.35%-3.84%
20173$13.81$396.55%0.35%5.42%
20163$13.10$397.07%0.35%13.81%
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Institutional Class
20206,819$10.77to$23.54$101,6015.26%0.00%to1.95%3.93%to6.03%
20197,396$10.32to$22.37$105,1964.72%0.00%to1.95%13.99%to15.36%
20182,437$12.72to$19.54$35,3186.01%0.00%to1.20%-4.12%to-2.97%
20172,630$13.17to$20.29$39,4077.22%0.00%to1.20%5.29%to6.56%
20162,242$12.41to$19.19$31,1646.85%0.00%to1.20%13.51%to14.88%
Voya High Yield Portfolio - Service Class
202015$21.06to$26.30$3665.42%0.35%to1.40%4.17%to5.20%
201917$20.12to$25.00$4097.19%0.40%to1.40%13.58%to14.78%
2018993$17.62to$22.29$19,8815.77%0.10%to1.50%-4.63%to-3.31%
20171,042$18.37to$23.09$21,7586.92%0.00%to1.50%4.63%to6.18%
20161,084$17.45to$22.28$21,5106.58%0.00%to1.50%12.86%to14.60%
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class
20202$41.03$960.00%0.35%29.64%
20193$31.65$830.00%0.35%31.44%
20183$24.08$780.00%0.35%-2.39%
20176$24.67$1430.07%0.35%28.56%
20166$19.19$1210.00%0.35%2.95%
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Institutional Class
202017,954$15.04to$55.65$708,5980.47%0.00%to1.50%28.93%to30.89%
201919,621$11.53to$42.93$598,5140.67%0.00%to1.50%30.75%to32.77%
201820,013$22.96to$32.64$483,5860.67%0.00%to1.50%-2.97%to-1.48%
201721,642$23.65to$33.45$535,7360.64%0.00%to1.50%27.82%to29.71%
201622,383$18.51to$26.03$430,2720.55%0.00%to1.50%2.43%to4.00%




291

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Large Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class
2020168$26.79to$65.99$7,4380.24%0.00%to1.50%7.35%to30.60%
2019175$20.59to$50.53$5,9300.26%0.00%to1.50%30.45%to32.42%
2018460$15.60to$38.16$12,6940.41%0.00%to1.50%-3.24%to-1.75%
2017422$15.94to$38.84$11,8020.40%0.00%to1.50%27.53%to29.42%
2016321$12.36to$30.01$6,8920.28%0.00%to1.50%2.16%to3.70%
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class
20201$16.50$150.00%0.35%5.23%
20191$15.68$160.00%0.35%24.05%
20181$12.64$150.00%0.35%-8.67%
20171$13.84$211.85%0.35%12.43%
20162$12.31$211.80%0.35%12.83%
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Institutional Class
202014,499$11.74to$23.48$283,8992.00%0.00%to1.95%4.22%to6.29%
201916,308$11.09to$22.09$303,6892.12%0.00%to1.95%22.71%to25.12%
201817,753$13.34to$17.66$267,8602.01%0.00%to1.95%-9.62%to-7.78%
201720,269$14.76to$19.15$335,8522.43%0.00%to1.95%11.31%to13.52%
201622,298$13.26to$16.87$328,4602.34%0.00%to1.95%11.70%to13.93%
Voya Large Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class
202072$16.63to$20.82$1,3381.95%0.30%to1.40%2.28%to54.66%
201969$15.91to$19.31$1,2311.86%0.10%to1.40%23.05%to24.59%
201885$12.93to$16.36$1,2411.70%0.10%to1.40%-9.33%to-8.06%
2017107$14.26to$17.09$1,6922.17%0.10%to1.40%11.67%to13.08%
2016118$12.77to$15.16$1,6682.15%0.10%to1.45%12.02%to13.49%
Voya Limited Maturity Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class
2020$10.79$50.00%0.35%2.57%
2019$10.52$50.00%0.35%3.24%
20181$10.19$150.00%0.35%0.39%
20171$10.15$111.36%0.35%0.59%
20161$10.09$100.48%0.35%0.50%




292

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya U.S. Stock Index Portfolio - Institutional Class
20202,421$13.56to$45.76$42,3001.80%0.00%to1.40%14.38%to18.12%
20192,540$11.52to$38.74$39,3091.71%0.00%to1.40%29.30%to31.14%
20181,301$19.90to$29.54$28,2791.86%0.00%to1.40%-5.94%to-4.65%
20171,271$20.95to$30.98$29,4291.95%0.00%to1.40%19.76%to21.49%
20161,028$17.33to$25.50$20,1772.18%0.00%to1.40%10.10%to11.65%
VY® BlackRock Inflation Protected Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class
20201$12.10$110.00%0.35%10.20%
20191$10.98$120.00%0.35%7.23%
20182$10.24$200.00%0.35%-2.75%
20173$10.53$320.90%0.35%1.84%
20165$10.34$480.00%0.35%2.89%
VY® Clarion Global Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional Class
20203,894$10.17to$17.76$60,8785.33%0.00%to1.50%-6.23%to9.19%
20194,491$10.72to$18.67$74,5922.97%0.00%to1.50%22.87%to24.80%
20184,693$12.81to$14.96$64,3435.37%0.00%to1.50%-9.92%to-8.56%
20175,377$14.21to$16.36$81,4173.72%0.00%to1.50%9.13%to10.77%
20166,136$13.03to$14.77$84,6131.41%0.00%to1.50%-0.61%to0.89%
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Adviser Class
20202$17.58$362.50%0.35%-7.23%
20192$18.95$442.53%0.35%27.27%
20182$14.89$352.60%0.35%-8.31%
20173$16.24$422.55%0.35%4.44%
20166$15.55$901.52%0.35%3.53%
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Institutional Class
202060$17.75to$20.60$1,2432.43%0.95%to1.95%-8.13%to-7.21%
201970$19.32to$22.20$1,5562.42%0.95%to1.95%25.95%to27.22%
201881$15.34to$17.45$1,4192.96%0.95%to1.95%-9.23%to-8.30%
201796$16.90to$19.03$1,8202.32%0.95%to1.95%3.43%to4.50%
2016117$16.34to$18.21$2,1201.85%0.95%to1.95%2.45%to3.47%




293

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
VY® Clarion Real Estate Portfolio - Service Class
20201,777$17.47to$22.84$35,4292.17%0.00%to1.50%-7.89%to-6.53%
20192,072$18.86to$24.44$44,6242.14%0.00%to1.50%26.19%to28.18%
20182,224$14.85to$19.07$37,7432.60%0.00%to1.50%-9.00%to-7.65%
20172,860$16.22to$20.65$53,1922.07%0.00%to1.50%3.59%to5.20%
20163,437$15.57to$19.63$61,3081.58%0.00%to1.50%2.70%to4.25%
VY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Institutional Class
20201,355$22.11to$22.96$29,9752.18%0.00%to0.45%2.74%to3.24%
20191,348$21.52to$22.24$29,0082.77%0.00%to0.45%24.47%to24.94%
20181,580$17.29to$17.80$27,3281.75%0.00%to0.45%-13.72%to-13.30%
20171,642$20.04to$20.53$32,9042.26%0.00%to0.45%13.61%to14.12%
20161,500$17.64to$17.99$26,4662.34%0.00%to0.45%19.67%to20.25%
VY® Invesco Growth and Income Portfolio - Service Class
2020982$20.04to$30.43$25,8451.84%0.00%to1.50%1.35%to2.91%
20191,092$19.65to$29.57$28,1862.43%0.00%to1.50%22.89%to24.72%
20181,248$15.90to$23.71$26,0731.47%0.00%to1.50%-14.86%to-13.59%
20171,363$18.57to$27.44$33,2742.05%0.00%to1.50%12.17%to13.91%
20161,315$16.45to$24.09$28,3982.12%0.00%to1.50%18.18%to19.91%
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class
20204$34.12$1280.00%0.35%32.45%
20197$25.76$1900.00%0.35%30.83%
20188$19.69$1510.57%0.35%-17.37%
20178$23.83$2020.32%0.35%41.93%
201616$16.79$2660.93%0.35%12.23%
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class
2020527$34.88to$35.17$18,4120.51%0.95%to1.20%32.12%to32.52%
2019541$26.40to$26.54$14,2970.14%0.95%to1.20%30.56%to30.87%
2018561$20.22to$20.28$11,3550.90%0.95%to1.20%-17.57%to-17.39%
2017655$24.53to$24.55$16,0780.51%0.95%to1.20%41.63%to41.74%
20161,109$17.32to$17.58$19,3441.49%0.85%to1.20%11.89%to12.33%

294

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
a
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
VY® JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio - Service Class
2020840$16.74to$47.10$32,9830.31%0.00%to1.50%31.38%to33.39%
2019875$12.66to$35.31$26,0950.01%0.00%to1.50%29.78%to31.73%
2018890$9.70to$26.81$20,3890.62%0.00%to1.50%-18.02%to-16.74%
20171,026$11.76to$32.20$28,5560.46%0.00%to1.55%40.83%to43.05%
2016898$8.30to$22.52$17,7321.22%0.00%to1.55%11.21%to12.94%
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class
2020$27.12$30.00%0.35%15.40%
2019$23.50$30.00%0.35%25.53%
20181$18.72$240.00%0.35%-11.15%
20172$21.06$460.19%0.35%14.82%
20162$18.35$280.16%0.35%20.72%
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class
20202,040$27.92to$28.99$56,9720.00%0.00%to0.45%16.00%to16.52%
20192,106$24.07to$24.88$50,7041.19%0.00%to0.45%26.22%to26.74%
20182,187$19.07to$19.63$41,7150.66%0.00%to0.45%-10.76%to-10.32%
20172,118$21.37to$21.89$45,2570.69%0.00%to0.45%15.33%to15.88%
20162,073$18.53to$18.89$38,4160.76%0.00%to0.45%21.43%to21.87%
VY® JPMorgan Small Cap Core Equity Portfolio - Service Class
20201,044$29.85to$46.33$41,4060.00%0.00%to1.50%14.58%to37.27%
20191,134$25.90to$39.84$39,0480.68%0.00%to1.60%24.50%to26.40%
20181,109$20.68to$31.52$30,4970.40%0.00%to1.65%-11.98%to-10.52%
20171,095$23.32to$35.23$33,9730.46%0.00%to1.65%13.66%to15.58%
20161,022$20.36to$30.48$27,7470.47%0.00%to1.65%19.60%to21.61%
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Adviser Class
202017$27.43$4711.20%0.35%17.12%
201916$23.42$3631.21%0.35%23.59%
201816$18.95$2981.54%0.35%-0.26%
201725$19.00$4790.97%0.35%14.32%
201627$16.62$4501.15%0.35%7.30%




295

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Institutional Class
202018,429$27.02to$28.05$497,9841.50%0.00%to0.45%17.73%to18.25%
201918,802$22.95to$23.72$431,5371.83%0.00%to0.45%24.19%to24.71%
201817,670$18.48to$19.02$326,5692.53%0.00%to0.45%0.27%to0.74%
201717,165$18.43to$18.88$316,3921.54%0.00%to0.45%14.83%to15.40%
201616,607$16.05to$16.36$266,4871.69%0.00%to0.45%7.86%to8.27%
VY® T. Rowe Price Capital Appreciation Portfolio - Service Class
202032,116$15.68to$45.27$1,169,7561.25%0.00%to1.50%16.21%to17.98%
201932,781$13.39to$38.37$1,030,7901.54%0.00%to1.50%22.52%to24.35%
201831,213$10.85to$30.86$806,2192.19%0.00%to1.50%-1.02%to0.52%
201731,475$10.88to$30.70$827,6331.25%0.00%to1.50%13.40%to15.11%
201630,080$10.54to$26.67$710,8261.39%0.00%to1.55%6.41%to8.08%
VY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Adviser Class
202030$25.14$7463.55%0.35%0.28%
201938$25.07$9422.29%0.35%25.48%
201840$19.98$8031.76%0.35%-10.00%
201751$22.20$1,1251.68%0.35%15.50%
201667$19.22$1,2811.87%0.35%17.91%
VY® T. Rowe Price Equity Income Portfolio - Service Class
20203,792$11.33to$42.56$97,3783.50%0.00%to1.65%-0.74%to22.34%
20194,111$11.26to$42.16$105,5402.52%0.00%to1.65%24.30%to26.43%
20183,572$15.48to$33.35$90,1692.17%0.00%to1.65%-10.81%to-9.31%
20173,794$17.23to$36.78$106,9822.03%0.00%to1.65%14.34%to16.25%
20164,150$14.96to$31.64$101,9352.20%0.00%to1.65%16.82%to18.77%
VY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Adviser Class
20207$15.59$1081.96%0.35%13.71%
20197$13.71$960.00%0.35%26.83%
20188$10.81$911.06%0.35%-14.81%
20178$12.69$980.84%0.35%27.03%
20169$9.99$891.10%0.35%1.22%




296

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
VY® T. Rowe Price International Stock Portfolio - Service Class
2020379$13.25to$27.16$9,1912.22%0.25%to1.50%12.78%to20.60%
2019396$11.68to$24.68$8,4580.73%0.00%to1.50%25.71%to27.68%
2018412$9.23to$19.33$6,9571.82%0.00%to1.50%-15.38%to-14.13%
2017452$10.85to$22.51$8,9701.16%0.00%to1.50%25.91%to27.90%
2016445$8.56to$17.60$6,9611.43%0.00%to1.50%0.41%to1.88%
Voya Government Money Market Portfolio - Class I
202023,836$9.15to$57.69$334,1390.22%0.00%to1.80%-1.51%to0.33%
201917,995$9.29to$57.69$248,6171.85%0.00%to1.80%0.11%to1.97%
201816,792$9.28to$56.76$237,5751.47%0.00%to1.80%-0.11%to1.57%
201715,640$9.43to$56.05$219,1520.58%0.00%to1.70%-0.92%to0.62%
201616,116$9.41to$55.98$228,7940.08%0.00%to1.80%-1.67%to0.21%
Voya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class A
20209$28.55to$34.39$2701.16%0.00%to1.10%14.11%to29.72%
20199$25.02to$29.81$2471.97%0.00%to1.10%23.12%to24.26%
201812$20.67to$23.99$2601.23%0.00%to1.00%-22.82%to-22.06%
201714$26.59to$30.78$3880.99%0.00%to1.05%33.53%to34.94%
201614$19.92to$22.81$2940.54%0.00%to1.05%-1.78%to-0.74%
Voya Multi-Manager International Small Cap Fund - Class I
2020107$14.57to$15.41$1,5951.69%0.30%to1.50%14.01%to15.43%
2019105$12.78to$13.35$1,3612.32%0.30%to1.50%22.77%to24.30%
2018133$10.41to$10.74$1,4021.70%0.25%to1.50%-22.95%to-22.02%
2017113$13.50to$13.78$1,5432.44%0.25%to1.50%33.86%to35.10%
20166/6/20163$10.13to$10.20$28(a)0.30%to1.25%(a)
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Adviser Class
20209$17.39$1492.65%0.35%8.21%
201919$16.07$3042.42%0.35%6.99%
201818$15.02$2753.32%0.35%-2.78%
201717$15.45$2672.28%0.35%8.73%
201620$14.21$2851.55%0.35%5.42%




297

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Initial Class
20204,334$11.21to$19.74$72,2872.83%0.00%to1.95%7.03%to9.24%
20194,517$10.29to$18.07$69,9802.87%0.00%to1.95%5.81%to7.91%
20184,774$12.91to$16.96$70,4743.78%0.00%to1.95%-3.94%to-1.97%
20175,031$13.32to$17.30$76,7782.56%0.00%to1.95%7.61%to9.69%
20165,458$12.26to$15.78$76,4571.77%0.00%to1.95%4.17%to6.33%
Voya Global Bond Portfolio - Service Class
202042$14.46to$16.13$6542.42%0.25%to1.50%5.50%to8.62%
201935$13.42to$14.85$5032.56%0.25%to1.50%6.03%to7.21%
201827$12.38to$13.59$3563.06%0.40%to1.50%-3.63%to-2.58%
201741$12.68to$14.56$5592.19%0.00%to1.50%7.67%to9.31%
201655$11.58to$13.32$7041.52%0.00%to1.50%4.50%to6.05%
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial Class
2020269$21.19to$29.88$7,0232.63%0.00%to1.40%10.86%to13.05%
2019522$18.98to$26.43$12,2221.77%0.00%to1.40%17.12%to18.79%
2018545$16.18to$22.25$11,0691.75%0.00%to1.40%-6.27%to-4.99%
2017510$17.24to$23.24$10,9731.86%0.05%to1.40%13.23%to14.53%
2016426$15.20to$20.25$8,0272.55%0.10%to1.40%5.68%to7.03%
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
202099$20.31to$23.54$2,1671.69%0.20%to1.55%2.48%to12.52%
201995$18.40to$20.92$1,8592.01%0.20%to1.50%16.56%to17.99%
2018150$15.72to$17.73$2,5271.08%0.20%to1.55%-6.76%to-5.49%
2017239$16.86to$19.06$4,3361.34%0.00%to1.55%12.63%to14.41%
2016271$14.97to$16.66$4,3452.06%0.00%to1.55%5.05%to6.73%
Voya Index Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service Class
2020382$20.59to$27.07$10,0891.83%0.00%to1.25%11.42%to12.86%
2019259$18.48to$24.14$6,0571.81%0.00%to1.25%17.20%to18.41%
2018216$17.60to$20.51$4,3181.55%0.00%to1.10%-6.23%to-5.17%
2017203$16.86to$21.77$4,3181.55%0.00%to1.25%13.15%to14.64%
2016130$14.90to$19.12$2,4152.22%0.00%to1.25%5.52%to6.86%




298

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial Class
2020314$26.28to$34.25$9,5242.77%0.00%to1.40%11.73%to14.40%
2019699$23.15to$29.94$18,6591.76%0.00%to1.40%20.91%to22.60%
2018668$18.99to$24.42$14,9031.58%0.00%to1.40%-8.18%to-6.92%
2017529$20.45to$26.03$12,7251.76%0.05%to1.40%17.01%to18.28%
2016458$16.24to$21.95$9,3302.31%0.10%to1.40%6.61%to8.02%
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
2020102$23.39to$27.24$2,5711.50%0.00%to1.40%12.34%to13.93%
201988$20.51to$23.91$1,9701.55%0.00%to1.55%20.22%to22.05%
201883$17.06to$19.59$1,5140.93%0.00%to1.55%-8.57%to-7.11%
2017118$18.66to$21.09$2,3731.20%0.00%to1.55%16.33%to18.15%
2016154$16.04to$17.85$2,6401.92%0.00%to1.55%5.94%to7.59%
Voya Index Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service Class
2020284$23.27to$31.03$8,6221.37%0.00%to1.25%12.69%to14.12%
2019337$20.65to$27.37$8,9251.65%0.00%to1.25%20.83%to22.37%
2018281$17.09to$22.51$6,1231.36%0.00%to1.25%-8.27%to-7.12%
2017246$18.63to$24.40$5,8061.56%0.00%to1.25%16.95%to18.36%
2016188$15.93to$20.74$3,7212.21%0.00%to1.25%6.62%to7.78%
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial Class
2020219$26.72to$37.05$7,2362.73%0.00%to1.40%12.91%to15.78%
2019601$23.27to$32.00$17,1601.60%0.00%to1.40%23.14%to24.85%
2018595$18.78to$25.63$13,9911.38%0.00%to1.40%-9.44%to-8.14%
2017544$19.92to$27.90$14,0171.57%0.00%to1.40%18.79%to20.47%
2016448$16.75to$23.16$9,6502.08%0.00%to1.40%6.83%to8.27%
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
2020123$24.53to$29.04$3,3781.37%0.00%to1.55%3.64%to16.04%
2019115$21.70to$25.18$2,7451.52%0.00%to1.50%22.53%to24.35%
201897$17.64to$20.25$1,8560.78%0.00%to1.55%-9.91%to-8.50%
2017131$19.58to$22.13$2,7831.05%0.00%to1.55%18.09%to19.95%
2016150$16.58to$18.45$2,6691.74%0.00%to1.55%6.21%to7.89%




299

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Index Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service Class
2020206$24.82to$33.53$6,8041.38%0.00%to1.25%14.06%to15.52%
2019179$21.76to$29.22$5,1021.53%0.00%to1.25%23.01%to24.56%
2018159$17.69to$23.62$3,6531.23%0.00%to1.25%-9.61%to-8.45%
2017124$19.57to$25.96$3,1541.43%0.00%to1.25%18.75%to20.21%
201683$16.48to$21.74$1,7551.90%0.00%to1.25%6.67%to8.02%
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial Class
2020128$25.18to$29.23$3,3422.78%0.00%to1.40%13.83%to19.92%
2019317$22.12to$25.33$7,1591.38%0.00%to1.40%23.44%to25.21%
2018277$17.92to$20.23$5,2031.19%0.00%to1.40%-9.73%to-8.53%
2017197$19.85to$21.93$4,0691.35%0.05%to1.40%19.29%to20.85%
2016134$16.64to$18.14$2,2921.72%0.10%to1.40%6.60%to7.98%
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
202086$23.77to$28.04$2,2771.23%0.00%to1.55%3.68%to14.97%
201970$21.00to$24.39$1,6181.30%0.00%to1.55%22.81%to24.69%
201862$17.10to$19.56$1,1520.74%0.00%to1.55%-10.19%to-8.77%
201762$19.04to$21.44$1,2961.13%0.00%to1.55%18.63%to20.52%
201648$16.05to$17.79$8311.52%0.00%to1.55%6.08%to7.69%
Voya Index Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service Class
2020198$24.27to$28.47$5,1481.38%0.00%to1.50%13.41%to18.77%
2019155$21.40to$24.73$3,5351.21%0.00%to1.50%23.06%to24.90%
2018122$17.39to$19.80$2,2351.03%0.00%to1.50%-10.04%to-8.63%
2017101$19.32to$21.67$2,0381.14%0.00%to1.50%18.88%to20.59%
201660$16.26to$17.97$1,0091.52%0.00%to1.50%6.27%to7.93%
Voya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Initial Class
20208/24/2020$11.60to$11.63$4(e)0.70%to1.25%(e)
2019(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2018(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2017(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2016(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)

300

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
a
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Index Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service Class
202010/22/20201$11.63$9(e)0.65%(e)
2019(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2018(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2017(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2016(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Initial Class
202056$16.60to$22.35$1,0773.50%0.00%to1.40%9.79%to11.30%
2019190$15.10to$20.08$3,3742.05%0.00%to1.40%11.56%to13.19%
2018230$13.51to$17.74$3,7321.98%0.00%to1.40%-4.37%to-3.08%
2017270$14.11to$18.16$4,5332.11%0.05%to1.40%7.86%to9.06%
2016237$13.06to$16.62$3,6581.88%0.10%to1.40%3.74%to5.12%
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 Class
202046$15.98to$18.62$7801.58%0.00%to1.40%1.56%to10.77%
201948$14.56to$16.81$7361.98%0.00%to1.45%11.06%to12.74%
201871$12.99to$14.91$9801.53%0.00%to1.55%-4.90%to-3.43%
201786$13.66to$15.44$1,2451.70%0.00%to1.55%7.22%to8.89%
201685$12.74to$14.18$1,1451.83%0.00%to1.55%3.24%to4.80%
Voya Index Solution Income Portfolio - Service Class
202064$16.14to$20.23$1,2341.62%0.00%to1.25%9.72%to11.08%
201964$14.71to$18.34$1,1142.04%0.00%to1.25%11.63%to12.85%
201860$14.71to$16.35$9482.37%0.00%to1.10%-4.26%to-3.22%
201760$15.20to$17.01$9901.82%0.00%to1.10%7.81%to9.04%
201659$13.94to$15.70$8952.09%0.00%to1.10%3.81%to4.97%
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Adviser Class
202015$11.43$1692.73%0.35%-1.55%
201917$11.61$1971.55%0.35%15.75%
201819$10.03$1901.87%0.35%-15.64%
201720$11.89$2381.60%0.35%21.20%
201623$9.81$2232.36%0.35%1.03%




301

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Initial Class
20205,917$10.45to$12.74$66,3313.33%0.00%to1.50%-2.23%to-0.70%
20196,442$10.68to$12.83$73,4672.15%0.00%to1.50%14.96%to16.74%
20186,988$9.29to$10.99$69,0692.19%0.00%to1.50%-16.23%to-14.94%
20177,762$11.09to$12.92$91,1042.03%0.00%to1.50%20.52%to22.35%
20168,386$9.20to$10.56$81,2053.37%0.00%to1.50%0.32%to1.83%
Voya International High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Service Class
20204$12.97to$13.96$543.54%0.50%to1.00%-1.97%to3.51%
20194$13.05to$14.16$591.46%0.50%to1.10%15.18%to15.65%
20186$11.26to$13.03$781.46%0.00%to1.15%-16.16%to-15.78%
201713$13.19to$15.18$1961.45%0.10%to1.30%20.66%to21.93%
201621$11.13to$12.45$2502.70%0.10%to1.15%0.45%to1.47%
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Adviser Class
202013$21.78$2871.32%0.35%12.91%
201924$19.29$4681.95%0.35%17.41%
201828$16.43$4571.88%0.35%-6.33%
201729$17.54to$17.89$5011.70%0.35%to0.70%14.24%to14.64%
201629$15.30to$15.66$4371.83%0.35%to0.70%4.82%to5.15%
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Initial Class
2020988$13.69to$20.02$14,8032.25%0.00%to1.20%12.49%to13.81%
2019847$12.12to$17.59$11,1992.58%0.00%to1.20%16.97%to18.37%
2018760$10.32to$14.86$8,5662.34%0.00%to1.20%-6.62%to-5.47%
2017725$11.00to$15.72$8,7172.90%0.00%to1.20%14.18%to15.59%
2016211$10.71to$13.60$2,6092.29%0.00%to1.20%4.79%to6.17%
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
2020241$20.59to$24.12$5,5461.56%0.10%to1.55%11.66%to17.59%
2019332$18.44to$21.29$6,7341.80%0.10%to1.55%16.12%to17.82%
2018455$15.88to$18.23$7,8541.68%0.00%to1.55%-7.35%to-6.08%
2017471$17.14to$19.07$8,6641.83%0.20%to1.55%13.28%to14.88%
2016689$15.13to$16.78$11,0672.07%0.05%to1.55%4.13%to5.73%




302

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Solution 2025 Portfolio - Service Class
20206,794$12.26to$25.54$146,6671.99%0.00%to1.50%11.86%to13.59%
20197,022$10.83to$22.49$135,2412.31%0.00%to1.50%16.38%to18.12%
20187,484$13.10to$19.04$124,0742.03%0.00%to1.50%-7.13%to-5.71%
20178,100$14.02to$20.20$145,8171.88%0.00%to1.50%13.61%to15.31%
20168,622$12.27to$17.52$135,5182.08%0.00%to1.50%4.26%to5.93%
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Adviser Class
202016$23.65$3761.65%0.35%13.81%
201923$20.78$4752.05%0.35%21.10%
201823$17.16$4011.63%0.35%-8.87%
201724$18.83$4601.33%0.35%18.80%
201624$15.85$3862.44%0.35%5.67%
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Initial Class
2020901$14.19to$21.86$14,9011.86%0.00%to1.20%13.30%to14.63%
2019800$12.47to$19.07$11,6442.52%0.00%to1.20%20.81%to22.24%
2018635$10.28to$15.60$7,6862.14%0.00%to1.20%-9.25%to-8.07%
2017517$11.27to$16.97$6,8782.29%0.00%to1.20%18.48%to19.84%
2016246$10.77to$14.16$3,0952.09%0.00%to1.20%5.18%to6.47%
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
2020389$22.95to$26.88$9,8331.39%0.00%to1.45%12.67%to22.33%
2019515$20.37to$23.52$11,3381.95%0.00%to1.45%19.89%to21.61%
2018614$16.99to$19.34$11,1641.73%0.00%to1.45%-9.77%to-8.38%
2017618$18.83to$21.11$12,3391.49%0.00%to1.45%17.61%to19.27%
2016785$15.90to$17.70$13,2782.00%0.00%to1.55%4.47%to6.12%
Voya Solution 2035 Portfolio - Service Class
20207,282$12.59to$28.02$170,5501.74%0.00%to1.50%12.78%to14.46%
20197,433$11.03to$24.48$154,8102.22%0.00%to1.50%20.12%to21.98%
20187,670$13.30to$20.07$134,1081.80%0.00%to1.50%-9.72%to-8.31%
20178,035$14.65to$21.90$156,6171.53%0.00%to1.50%17.67%to19.47%
20168,278$12.37to$18.34$136,4952.09%0.00%to1.50%4.62%to6.26%




303

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Adviser Class
20201$24.49$200.00%0.35%15.63%
20191$21.18$180.00%0.35%23.21%
20181$16.68to$17.19$150.00%0.35%to1.25%-11.61%to-10.84%
20171$18.87to$19.28$290.97%0.35%to1.25%19.43%to20.50%
20162$15.80to$16.00$331.35%0.35%to1.25%4.77%to5.75%
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Initial Class
2020671$14.52to$23.09$11,1451.62%0.00%to1.20%15.24%to16.56%
2019598$12.55to$19.81$8,7022.28%0.00%to1.20%22.79%to24.28%
2018517$10.18to$15.94$6,1961.82%0.00%to1.20%-11.16%to-10.05%
2017473$11.40to$17.72$6,3331.66%0.00%to1.20%20.06%to21.54%
2016177$10.82to$14.58$2,3511.86%0.00%to1.20%5.36%to6.58%
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
2020162$24.08to$28.21$4,3301.26%0.10%to1.55%14.34%to26.03%
2019219$21.06to$24.31$5,0141.49%0.10%to1.55%21.80%to23.44%
2018278$17.29to$19.85$5,1791.34%0.00%to1.55%-11.74%to-10.34%
2017274$19.59to$22.14$5,7321.18%0.00%to1.55%19.16%to20.98%
2016446$16.44to$18.30$7,7981.53%0.00%to1.55%4.65%to6.27%
Voya Solution 2045 Portfolio - Service Class
20205,167$12.94to$29.50$126,8071.55%0.00%to1.50%14.54%to16.29%
20195,299$11.16to$25.37$113,9241.98%0.00%to1.50%22.06%to23.93%
20185,356$13.13to$20.48$94,9481.44%0.00%to1.50%-11.56%to-10.19%
20175,993$14.75to$22.81$122,1451.07%0.00%to1.50%19.44%to21.27%
20166,073$12.28to$18.81$102,7711.64%0.00%to1.50%4.85%to6.39%
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Initial Class
2020345$14.53to$28.46$6,1511.47%0.00%to1.20%14.99%to16.40%
2019257$12.58to$24.45$4,0291.81%0.00%to1.20%23.32%to24.74%
2018179$10.16to$19.60$2,2801.76%0.00%to1.20%-11.40%to-10.30%
2017144$11.41to$21.85$2,0391.41%0.00%to1.20%20.46%to21.93%
201685$10.85to$17.92$1,0731.15%0.00%to1.20%5.44%to6.73%




304

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service 2 Class
202047$23.75to$26.99$1,2070.69%0.10%to1.30%1.31%to26.59%
201976$20.76to$23.32$1,6921.16%0.10%to1.30%22.62%to24.01%
201889$16.93to$18.94$1,5811.20%0.00%to1.30%-11.69%to-10.87%
201771$19.35to$20.88$1,4290.97%0.20%to1.20%20.22%to21.31%
201686$15.95to$17.22$1,4381.29%0.20%to1.35%4.80%to6.03%
Voya Solution 2055 Portfolio - Service Class
20201,651$12.97to$27.72$39,5661.32%0.00%to1.50%14.27%to16.03%
20191,440$11.21to$23.89$30,4381.71%0.00%to1.50%22.67%to24.49%
20181,264$16.85to$19.19$22,4281.21%0.00%to1.50%-11.92%to-10.54%
20171,256$19.12to$21.45$25,3640.92%0.00%to1.50%19.86%to21.67%
20161,103$15.59to$17.63$18,4511.38%0.00%to1.50%4.86%to6.46%
Voya Solution 2065 Portfolio - Service Class
20208/12/202030$11.66to$11.74$353(e)0.30%to1.50%(e)
2019(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2018(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2017(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
2016(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)(e)
Voya Solution Balanced Portfolio - Service Class
2020372$16.85to$19.74$6,6011.97%0.25%to1.50%11.22%to44.88%
2019365$15.15to$17.42$5,7862.23%0.30%to1.50%17.72%to19.15%
2018377$12.87to$14.62$5,0491.83%0.30%to1.50%-8.07%to-7.00%
2017436$14.00to$15.80$6,4141.43%0.25%to1.50%12.99%to14.49%
2016374$12.39to$13.80$4,8372.32%0.25%to1.50%4.73%to6.07%
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Adviser Class
202023$19.65$4611.52%0.35%11.21%
201948$17.67$8552.68%0.35%12.48%
201850$15.71$7852.22%0.35%-3.56%
201751$16.29$8361.92%0.35%8.67%
201667$14.99$1,0090.97%0.35%3.88%




305

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Initial Class
2020786$12.80to$16.55$11,8492.44%0.00%to1.20%10.86%to12.20%
2019623$11.50to$14.75$8,4153.09%0.00%to1.20%12.08%to13.37%
2018654$10.22to$13.01$7,9042.83%0.00%to1.20%-4.04%to-2.84%
2017697$10.59to$13.39$8,7502.82%0.00%to1.20%8.37%to9.66%
2016553$10.51to$12.21$6,6021.24%0.00%to1.20%3.55%to4.81%
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Service 2 Class
2020179$16.11to$19.08$3,2451.92%0.00%to1.55%0.68%to15.34%
2019206$14.65to$17.08$3,3202.48%0.00%to1.55%11.24%to12.96%
2018259$13.17to$15.12$3,6912.09%0.00%to1.55%-4.70%to-3.20%
2017320$13.82to$15.62$4,7361.96%0.00%to1.55%7.55%to9.23%
2016408$12.85to$14.30$5,5911.03%0.00%to1.55%2.72%to4.30%
Voya Solution Income Portfolio - Service Class
20202,084$11.76to$21.98$37,9242.34%0.00%to1.50%2.99%to11.97%
20192,341$10.54to$19.63$38,4412.77%0.00%to1.50%11.39%to13.14%
20182,857$13.44to$17.35$43,3882.37%0.00%to1.50%-4.50%to-3.03%
20173,498$13.99to$17.90$55,7372.17%0.00%to1.50%7.64%to9.29%
20164,322$12.91to$16.38$63,4581.09%0.00%to1.50%2.92%to4.47%
Voya Solution Moderately Conservative Portfolio - Service Class
2020502$15.62to$18.29$8,3192.19%0.25%to1.50%9.69%to10.99%
2019509$14.24to$16.38$7,6541.97%0.30%to1.50%13.20%to14.63%
2018467$12.58to$14.37$6,1592.02%0.25%to1.50%-5.63%to-4.45%
2017529$13.33to$15.04$7,3962.24%0.25%to1.50%8.64%to10.02%
2016501$12.27to$13.67$6,4272.58%0.25%to1.50%4.25%to5.56%
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class
20201$33.31$350.00%0.35%3.00%
20192$32.34$510.00%0.35%29.72%
20182$24.93$391.79%0.35%-14.80%
20173$29.26$730.89%0.35%10.50%
20163$26.48$751.35%0.35%23.28%

306

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
a
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial Class
20201,164$12.21to$30.99$33,4781.45%0.00%to1.40%2.41%to3.85%
20191,239$11.87to$29.84$34,6441.44%0.00%to1.40%29.12%to30.93%
20181,535$9.15to$22.79$33,1501.30%0.00%to1.40%-15.34%to-14.13%
20171,550$10.76to$26.54$39,2571.29%0.00%to1.40%9.92%to11.42%
20161,436$17.78to$23.82$32,8211.52%0.00%to1.40%22.65%to24.39%
VY® American Century Small-Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class
20202,200$11.62to$51.47$62,1261.22%0.00%to1.50%1.99%to40.10%
20192,472$11.26to$49.72$67,8261.22%0.00%to1.50%28.73%to30.67%
20181,924$20.50to$38.05$57,4941.06%0.00%to1.50%-15.64%to-14.34%
20172,082$24.15to$44.42$73,6311.08%0.00%to1.50%9.48%to11.11%
20162,114$21.93to$39.98$68,1261.25%0.00%to1.50%22.22%to24.08%
VY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class
20208$47.44$3770.00%0.35%32.40%
201910$35.83$3510.00%0.35%37.75%
201811$26.01$2770.00%0.35%-2.47%
201715$26.67$3930.60%0.35%27.42%
201615$20.93$3150.00%0.35%4.70%
VY® Baron Growth Portfolio - Service Class
20203,550$14.80to$81.22$183,8700.00%0.00%to1.50%27.93%to100.55%
20193,965$11.14to$60.95$156,0830.00%0.00%to1.50%36.46%to38.55%
20183,388$13.26to$44.00$122,1630.00%0.00%to1.50%-3.36%to-1.90%
20173,498$13.69to$44.85$130,4780.74%0.00%to1.50%26.29%to28.22%
20164,507$10.81to$34.98$123,9860.00%0.00%to1.50%3.77%to5.33%
VY® Columbia Contrarian Core Portfolio - Service Class
2020277$25.59to$66.02$14,2330.00%0.00%to1.50%19.63%to31.34%
2019307$21.26to$54.36$13,1691.82%0.00%to1.50%31.09%to33.07%
2018345$16.12to$40.85$11,1870.91%0.00%to1.50%-10.36%to-9.00%
2017401$17.88to$44.89$14,5460.98%0.00%to1.50%19.78%to21.60%
2016453$14.84to$36.92$13,6963.34%0.00%to1.50%6.79%to8.43%





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VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements

FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
VY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Adviser Class
20207$21.18$1530.00%0.35%8.89%
20197$19.45$1450.00%0.35%19.47%
20188$16.28$1250.00%0.35%-18.27%
20178$19.92$1670.16%0.35%10.30%
20169$18.06$1590.04%0.35%22.94%
VY® Columbia Small Cap Value II Portfolio - Service Class
2020283$20.21to$24.29$6,2790.56%0.25%to1.50%7.90%to27.11%
2019283$18.73to$22.08$5,7750.34%0.30%to1.50%18.39%to19.87%
2018321$15.82to$18.56$5,4860.27%0.25%to1.50%-19.00%to-17.98%
2017334$19.53to$22.63$7,0030.28%0.25%to1.50%9.29%to10.66%
2016373$17.78to$20.64$7,0840.26%0.15%to1.50%21.90%to23.34%
VY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Adviser Class
202010$24.63$2381.61%0.35%-1.08%
201910$24.90$2602.05%0.35%24.44%
201811$20.01$2280.90%0.35%-12.89%
201719$22.97$4380.97%0.35%16.90%
201621$19.65$4082.11%0.35%17.10%
VY® Invesco Comstock Portfolio - Service Class
20202,018$11.23to$33.39$53,4521.87%0.00%to1.95%-2.39%to70.99%
20192,230$11.32to$33.58$60,1532.39%0.00%to1.95%22.76%to25.26%
20182,329$15.99to$26.84$54,1761.35%0.00%to1.95%-14.10%to-12.38%
20172,571$18.42to$30.79$68,9781.16%0.00%to1.95%15.37%to17.67%
20162,810$15.79to$26.47$64,5332.36%0.00%to1.95%15.44%to17.83%
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Adviser Class
202063$25.13$1,5911.30%0.35%9.02%
201965$23.05$1,4871.62%0.35%19.06%
201870$19.36$1,3461.51%0.35%-10.20%
201772$21.56$1,5611.28%0.35%9.94%
201681$19.61$1,5851.55%0.35%14.28%




308

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Initial Class
202011,219$11.96to$30.28$276,3371.72%0.00%to1.95%7.81%to9.99%
201912,440$10.91to$27.53$281,5052.08%0.00%to1.95%17.77%to20.11%
201813,640$11.22to$23.79$259,6111.98%0.00%to1.95%-11.21%to-9.44%
201715,337$12.49to$26.27$326,6502.18%0.00%to1.95%8.71%to10.91%
201616,739$11.35to$23.69$320,4391.99%0.00%to1.95%13.03%to15.28%
VY® Invesco Equity and Income Portfolio - Service Class
202046$14.56to$81.51$1,0001.46%0.00%to1.15%8.41%to9.63%
201955$13.43to$77.81$1,0611.70%0.00%to1.15%18.43%to19.82%
201875$11.34to$65.44$1,1691.63%0.00%to1.15%-10.71%to-9.67%
201798$12.70to$72.99$1,6491.60%0.00%to1.15%9.51%to10.61%
2016115$11.58to$66.49$1,6871.84%0.00%to1.25%13.53%to14.99%
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Adviser Class
20208$33.97$2860.72%0.35%26.75%
201910$26.80$2660.00%0.35%30.60%
201811$20.52$2191.49%0.35%-13.89%
201719$23.83$4530.74%0.35%35.32%
201621$17.61$3730.75%0.35%-0.62%
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Initial Class
202018,835$14.58to$43.94$681,7651.04%0.00%to1.80%19.68%to84.17%
201921,035$11.45to$33.95$603,3940.50%0.00%to1.80%29.47%to31.81%
201822,797$15.32to$26.86$512,6941.64%0.00%to1.80%-14.76%to-13.20%
201724,766$17.81to$30.95$649,7731.10%0.00%to1.80%34.07%to36.54%
201626,549$13.17to$22.67$512,0981.18%0.00%to1.80%-1.57%to0.23%
VY® Invesco Oppenheimer Global Portfolio - Service Class
202053$40.44to$42.37$2,2490.85%1.00%to1.25%25.86%to26.14%
201952$32.13to$33.59$1,7580.19%1.00%to1.25%29.82%to30.14%
201853$24.75to$25.81$1,3621.39%1.00%to1.25%-14.48%to-14.25%
201755$28.94to$30.10$1,6670.94%1.00%to1.25%34.42%to34.80%
201649$21.53to$22.33$1,1030.93%1.00%to1.25%-1.24%to-1.02%




309

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Adviser Class
20207$30.19$2020.85%0.35%-0.26%
20199$30.27$2700.78%0.35%25.34%
201810$24.15$2441.01%0.35%-12.66%
201713$27.65$3510.37%0.35%13.00%
201614$24.47$3440.46%0.35%14.03%
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Initial Class
2020937$11.88to$20.48$18,6521.17%0.75%to0.95%-0.42%to-0.19%
20191,062$11.93to$20.52$21,2631.20%0.75%to0.95%25.32%to25.50%
20181,206$9.52to$16.35$19,3621.40%0.75%to0.95%-12.82%to-12.61%
20171,300$10.92to$18.71$24,1211.24%0.75%to0.95%13.12%
2016510$16.54$8,4330.95%0.85%13.99%
VY® JPMorgan Mid Cap Value Portfolio - Service Class
20201,269$23.53to$50.42$52,3450.97%0.00%to1.50%-1.22%to0.28%
20191,443$23.68to$50.28$60,0150.95%0.00%to1.50%24.34%to26.20%
20181,639$18.93to$39.84$54,6511.12%0.00%to1.50%-13.50%to-12.18%
20171,852$21.75to$45.37$70,9260.60%0.00%to1.50%12.03%to13.73%
20161,997$19.30to$39.90$67,7990.67%0.00%to1.50%12.99%to14.70%
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Adviser Class
20209$49.27$4540.00%0.35%30.79%
201910$37.67$3880.29%0.35%36.09%
201811$27.68$2920.00%0.35%-4.12%
201711$28.87$3310.25%0.35%23.69%
201614$23.34$3190.02%0.35%6.58%
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Initial Class
202012,071$14.70to$62.13$610,2890.09%0.00%to1.50%22.49%to31.85%
201913,267$11.19to$47.13$515,0750.30%0.00%to1.50%35.15%to37.21%
201813,886$21.35to$34.35$403,4570.19%0.00%to1.50%-4.67%to-3.21%
201715,001$22.26to$35.50$456,0240.63%0.00%to1.50%22.95%to24.82%
201615,939$18.00to$28.44$389,9710.31%0.00%to1.50%5.84%to7.44%




310

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
VY® T. Rowe Price Diversified Mid Cap Growth Portfolio - Service Class
202035$35.36to$56.00$1,3880.08%0.25%to1.25%8.35%to31.09%
201941$27.25to$42.72$1,2590.24%0.25%to1.25%35.24%to36.53%
201849$20.15to$31.29$1,2060.00%0.25%to1.25%-4.68%to-3.66%
201753$21.14to$32.48$1,3780.44%0.25%to1.25%22.91%to24.11%
201650$17.20to$26.17$1,0690.09%0.25%to1.25%5.91%to6.82%
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Adviser Class
202025$51.42$1,2620.00%0.35%35.53%
201928$37.94$1,0700.00%0.35%29.71%
201832$29.25$9280.00%0.35%-1.91%
201756$29.82$1,6560.00%0.35%32.42%
201650$22.52$1,1190.00%0.35%0.67%
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Initial Class
20209,759$15.55to$124.05$713,5520.00%0.00%to1.50%29.53%to36.70%
201910,261$11.41to$91.45$556,7860.20%0.00%to1.50%28.88%to30.84%
20188,845$22.50to$72.09$449,2870.25%0.00%to1.50%-2.60%to-1.08%
20179,153$23.10to$72.88$469,7190.05%0.00%to1.50%31.59%to33.60%
20169,257$17.55to$54.56$359,2120.00%0.00%to1.50%0.00%to1.51%
VY® T. Rowe Price Growth Equity Portfolio - Service Class
202059$48.11to$62.52$3,4930.00%0.00%to1.55%18.03%to36.36%
201975$36.40to$45.85$3,2440.00%0.00%to1.45%28.58%to30.48%
2018102$28.31to$35.14$3,4070.05%0.00%to1.45%-2.75%to-1.32%
2017118$29.11to$35.61$3,9940.00%0.00%to1.45%31.30%to33.22%
2016139$22.17to$26.75$3,5550.00%0.00%to1.45%-0.18%to1.25%
Voya Corporate Leaders 100 Fund - Class I
2020579$14.69to$17.11$9,5332.11%0.25%to1.50%10.24%to26.09%
2019531$13.25to$15.30$7,8352.12%0.30%to1.50%26.62%to28.25%
2018539$10.40to$11.95$6,2392.21%0.25%to1.50%-8.13%to-7.00%
2017468$11.26to$12.85$5,8782.18%0.25%to1.50%17.60%to19.09%
2016330$10.57to$10.79$3,5172.48%0.25%to1.50%10.10%to11.47%




311

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Strategic Allocation Conservative Portfolio - Class I
20201,114$17.41to$35.67$33,7342.37%0.00%to1.50%8.79%to10.45%
20191,105$15.90to$32.43$30,3512.72%0.00%to1.50%13.11%to14.84%
20181,103$13.98to$32.37$26,3272.75%0.00%to1.50%-5.49%to-4.02%
20171,151$14.69to$33.73$28,6602.48%0.00%to1.50%8.87%to10.54%
20161,361$13.41to$30.51$31,0902.97%0.00%to1.50%4.11%to5.68%
Voya Strategic Allocation Growth Portfolio - Class I
20202,300$18.76to$46.11$78,2671.90%0.00%to1.95%12.15%to14.40%
20192,388$16.54to$40.49$71,7332.64%0.00%to1.95%20.43%to22.86%
20182,476$13.59to$35.34$60,9182.13%0.00%to1.95%-10.09%to-8.32%
20172,690$14.96to$38.55$72,4441.73%0.00%to1.95%15.60%to17.92%
20163,025$12.80to$32.70$69,5552.66%0.00%to1.95%4.81%to6.93%
Voya Strategic Allocation Moderate Portfolio - Class I
20202,029$18.22to$41.89$63,5212.16%0.00%to1.50%8.95%to12.77%
20192,163$16.31to$37.33$60,4942.83%0.00%to1.50%17.49%to19.27%
20182,310$13.80to$33.56$54,7552.42%0.00%to1.50%-7.49%to-6.05%
20172,560$14.82to$35.72$64,7491.97%0.00%to1.50%12.79%to14.53%
20162,828$13.06to$31.20$62,7772.66%0.00%to1.50%5.02%to6.68%
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class A
202056$28.27$1,5870.90%0.35%16.34%
201963$24.30$1,5371.28%0.35%27.83%
201867$19.01$1,2711.39%0.35%-5.19%
201773$20.05$1,4561.38%0.35%19.35%
201678$16.80$1,3081.48%0.35%8.88%
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class I
202019,715$13.23to$892.37$1,261,6561.27%0.00%to1.95%14.94%to25.35%
201921,954$11.32to$768.20$1,215,0911.65%0.00%to1.95%26.38%to28.90%
201824,740$17.26to$601.68$1,069,8821.82%0.00%to1.95%-6.30%to-4.45%
201727,824$18.23to$635.67$1,266,9621.81%0.00%to1.95%17.98%to20.37%
201630,717$15.28to$533.22$1,180,4831.95%0.00%to1.95%7.66%to9.77%

312

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements

FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Growth and Income Portfolio - Class S
202010$26.66to$41.49$2981.12%0.40%to1.35%15.34%to25.27%
20199$23.03to$35.44$2361.41%0.45%to1.35%26.82%to27.99%
20189$18.10to$27.69$1901.10%0.45%to1.35%-5.96%to-5.11%
201714$19.18to$29.18$3551.56%0.10%to1.35%18.66%to19.94%
201616$16.13to$24.41$3351.86%0.10%to1.45%8.11%to9.35%
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class I
20205,984$10.82to$13.64$75,5502.29%0.00%to1.55%-2.80%to16.67%
20196,754$10.95to$13.75$86,8022.82%0.00%to1.55%19.83%to21.68%
20186,855$10.61to$11.30$74,9245.37%0.00%to1.55%-10.31%to-8.87%
20177,484$11.83to$12.43$90,4782.27%0.00%to1.55%21.83%to23.75%
20168,952$9.71to$10.05$88,1862.79%0.00%to1.55%4.40%to6.03%
Voya Global High Dividend Low Volatility Portfolio - Class S
2020785$12.91to$13.59$10,1502.02%0.35%to1.20%-2.27%to-1.45%
2019877$13.21to$13.79$11,5982.60%0.35%to1.20%19.98%to20.96%
2018965$10.99to$11.56$10,6364.58%0.00%to1.25%-10.21%to-9.12%
20171,049$12.24to$12.72$12,8782.08%0.00%to1.25%21.91%to23.50%
20161,119$10.04to$10.30$11,2582.53%0.00%to1.25%4.47%to5.75%
Voya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class I
20207,540$13.18to$69.47$405,1241.48%0.00%to1.95%1.57%to15.94%
20198,283$11.41to$60.18$386,9771.55%0.00%to1.95%27.51%to30.03%
20189,223$16.17to$48.43$334,5581.53%0.00%to1.95%-8.64%to-6.80%
20179,566$17.62to$51.97$377,0221.58%0.00%to1.95%22.20%to24.64%
201610,427$14.35to$41.70$332,1371.66%0.00%to1.95%8.14%to10.29%
Voya Index Plus LargeCap Portfolio - Class S
20204$33.37$1301.78%0.35%15.23%
20197$28.96$2071.55%0.35%29.29%
20188$22.40$1811.05%0.35%-7.36%
20178$24.18$2010.88%0.35%23.87%
201615$19.52$2981.44%0.35%9.60%




313

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class I
20206,390$12.07to$71.61$298,5271.26%0.00%to1.95%6.15%to8.25%
20197,153$11.18to$66.15$310,5251.35%0.00%to1.95%24.66%to27.09%
20186,970$17.16to$52.05$271,7711.11%0.00%to1.95%-16.01%to-14.32%
20177,743$20.22to$60.77$357,1401.28%0.00%to1.95%11.36%to13.57%
20168,805$17.96to$53.51$361,8360.99%0.00%to1.95%15.87%to18.18%
Voya Index Plus MidCap Portfolio - Class S
20201$29.00$431.96%0.35%7.61%
20192$26.95$591.69%0.35%26.29%
20183$21.34$591.54%0.35%-14.84%
20173$25.06$710.84%0.35%12.93%
201613$22.19$2820.88%0.35%17.41%
Voya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class I
20203,284$21.83to$49.70$126,1920.99%0.00%to1.95%-0.43%to32.65%
20193,608$20.90to$47.16$132,7141.04%0.00%to1.95%19.46%to21.85%
20184,022$17.32to$38.72$122,7760.96%0.00%to1.95%-14.10%to-12.38%
20174,378$19.95to$44.20$154,3970.86%0.00%to1.95%7.83%to9.92%
20165,041$18.31to$40.21$163,3090.81%0.00%to1.95%24.85%to27.36%
Voya Index Plus SmallCap Portfolio - Class S
20206$25.70$1460.64%0.35%4.73%
20197$24.54$1650.63%0.35%21.13%
20188$20.26$1550.57%0.35%-12.94%
20178$23.27$1930.50%0.35%9.25%
201613$21.30$2750.61%0.35%26.56%
Voya International Index Portfolio - Class I
20203,509$11.22to$21.93$45,0692.48%0.00%to1.65%6.11%to8.28%
20193,662$10.57to$20.52$43,9083.01%0.00%to1.65%19.44%to21.42%
20183,694$8.85to$17.06$37,1962.96%0.00%to1.65%-15.15%to-13.74%
20173,510$10.43to$19.96$41,4142.37%0.00%to1.65%22.85%to24.92%
20163,133$8.49to$16.14$29,8913.03%0.00%to1.65%-0.82%to0.82%




314

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya International Index Portfolio - Class S
2020$21.71$110.00%0.35%7.26%
2019$20.24$90.00%0.35%20.62%
2018$16.78$70.00%0.35%-14.17%
20171$19.55$102.40%0.35%24.05%
2016$15.76$72.76%0.35%0.19%
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class I
20202,233$59.78to$71.19$140,6640.54%0.00%to1.50%25.39%to60.74%
20192,107$43.83to$51.41$97,1990.91%0.00%to1.50%33.83%to35.83%
20181,942$32.75to$37.85$66,5541.11%0.00%to1.50%-2.44%to-0.97%
20171,801$33.57to$38.22$63,0471.12%0.00%to1.50%29.31%to31.25%
20161,518$25.96to$29.12$40,8991.20%0.00%to1.50%4.97%to6.59%
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class S
202055$59.12to$66.81$3,5720.48%0.00%to1.35%32.44%to38.11%
201957$43.38to$48.52$2,6780.69%0.00%to1.35%33.64%to35.49%
201848$32.46to$36.27$1,6710.89%0.00%to1.35%-2.55%to-1.22%
201741$33.30to$37.43$1,4740.92%0.00%to1.35%29.37%to30.93%
201643$26.08to$28.59$1,1821.07%0.00%to1.20%5.03%to6.32%
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class I
20207,183$28.87to$35.15$229,2561.38%0.00%to1.60%3.92%to21.84%
20196,740$24.07to$28.85$177,9761.61%0.00%to1.60%29.27%to31.38%
20186,414$18.62to$21.96$130,1881.65%0.00%to1.60%-5.00%to-3.47%
20175,837$19.60to$22.75$123,6101.60%0.00%to1.60%20.62%to22.57%
20165,397$16.11to$18.56$93,7251.75%0.00%to1.70%9.07%to10.94%
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Index Portfolio - Class S
202011$47.53$5401.17%0.95%20.42%
201912$39.47$4891.54%0.95%29.71%
201814$30.43$4231.39%0.95%-4.58%
201714$31.89$4411.38%0.95%21.12%
201615$26.33$4001.61%0.95%9.66%




315

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class I
202016$30.19to$30.54$4930.97%1.15%to1.25%0.23%to0.33%
201918$30.12to$30.44$5362.38%1.15%to1.25%24.36%to24.45%
201823$24.22to$24.46$5582.28%1.15%to1.25%-7.80%to-7.70%
201725$26.27to$26.84$6722.20%1.00%to1.25%12.07%to12.19%
201621$23.44to$23.62$4901.62%1.15%to1.25%14.17%to14.33%
Voya Russell™ Large Cap Value Index Portfolio - Class S
2020656$28.46to$33.90$19,7130.91%0.00%to1.50%-0.32%to10.61%
2019654$28.55to$33.50$19,6332.17%0.00%to1.50%23.75%to25.61%
2018620$23.07to$26.67$14,9822.02%0.00%to1.50%-8.27%to-6.85%
2017612$25.15to$28.63$16,0421.91%0.00%to1.50%11.53%to13.21%
2016571$22.55to$25.29$13,3961.30%0.00%to1.50%13.60%to15.32%
Voya Russell™ Mid Cap Growth Index Portfolio - Class S
2020452$52.18to$62.14$25,0540.16%0.00%to1.50%27.91%to34.53%
2019501$39.37to$46.19$20,8570.57%0.00%to1.50%32.51%to34.51%
2018492$29.71to$34.34$15,3700.43%0.00%to1.50%-6.78%to-5.37%
2017487$31.87to$36.29$16,2250.66%0.00%to1.50%22.48%to24.37%
2016473$26.02to$29.18$12,8170.69%0.00%to1.50%5.26%to6.81%
Voya Russell™ Mid Cap Index Portfolio - Class I
20208,185$12.88to$32.49$204,1871.26%0.00%to1.60%13.37%to22.35%
20198,567$11.08to$27.85$183,7921.55%0.00%to1.60%27.88%to29.96%
20188,181$10.05to$21.43$140,5641.48%0.00%to1.60%-10.72%to-9.31%
20178,340$11.16to$23.63$159,4941.56%0.00%to1.60%16.11%to17.97%
20165,610$11.17to$20.03$105,5721.26%0.00%to1.70%11.48%to13.42%
Voya Russell™ Small Cap Index Portfolio - Class I
20205,179$13.27to$31.92$108,9000.94%0.00%to1.50%6.52%to31.52%
20194,975$11.13to$26.70$89,5261.13%0.00%to1.50%23.32%to25.18%
20184,174$9.77to$21.33$67,4561.16%0.00%to1.55%-12.65%to-11.27%
20173,853$11.09to$24.04$70,9221.15%0.00%to1.55%12.55%to14.26%
20162,347$12.42to$21.04$45,7821.24%0.00%to1.70%19.07%to21.13%




316

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya Small Company Portfolio - Class I
20202,504$11.75to$88.26$140,7440.51%0.00%to1.50%10.19%to12.28%
20192,792$10.57to$78.92$141,4440.42%0.00%to1.50%24.32%to26.26%
20183,081$26.63to$65.49$127,8820.57%0.00%to1.50%-17.12%to-15.84%
20173,514$21.78to$77.82$178,7600.33%0.00%to1.50%9.62%to11.30%
20163,641$19.75to$69.93$169,5970.42%0.00%to1.50%22.62%to24.50%
Voya Small Company Portfolio - Class S
20204$33.77$1300.67%0.35%11.64%
20196$30.25$1680.00%0.35%25.41%
20185$24.12$1290.00%0.35%-16.34%
20175$28.83$1460.19%0.35%10.63%
201615$26.06$4010.18%0.35%23.74%
Voya U.S. Bond Index Portfolio - Class I
20202,203$11.04to$16.21$31,4032.93%0.00%to1.80%0.14%to7.21%
20191,499$10.33to$15.12$20,1312.44%0.00%to1.80%6.41%to8.31%
20181,292$11.54to$13.96$16,4492.27%0.00%to1.80%-2.12%to-0.36%
20171,221$11.79to$14.01$15,7462.35%0.00%to1.80%1.38%to3.17%
20161,281$11.63to$13.58$16,1692.28%0.00%to1.80%0.43%to2.34%
Voya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class I
20206,959$15.40to$68.98$352,2290.11%0.00%to1.55%35.49%to41.14%
20197,360$10.94to$49.12$266,9260.28%0.00%to1.55%27.36%to29.38%
20187,662$15.24to$38.17$226,0570.00%0.00%to1.55%-8.91%to-7.48%
20177,897$16.73to$41.46$255,2300.11%0.00%to1.55%23.24%to25.12%
20165,238$13.69to$33.31$132,1200.00%0.00%to1.50%5.66%to7.28%
Voya MidCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class S
202028$38.01to$55.37$1,2470.09%0.30%to1.55%38.62%to40.34%
201934$27.42to$39.47$1,0810.10%0.30%to1.55%27.06%to28.65%
201841$21.58to$30.69$1,0080.00%0.30%to1.55%-9.14%to-7.96%
201741$23.75to$33.37$1,1040.00%0.30%to1.55%22.87%to24.37%
201649$19.33to$26.84$1,0660.00%0.30%to1.55%5.34%to6.70%




317

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Voya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class I
20202,980$13.78to$51.04$75,2020.00%0.00%to1.50%22.42%to26.40%
20193,187$10.94to$40.47$64,2320.00%0.00%to1.50%23.83%to25.71%
20183,223$11.82to$32.26$55,7770.00%0.00%to1.55%-17.17%to-15.85%
20173,289$14.22to$38.42$69,5870.08%0.00%to1.55%16.96%to18.73%
20163,119$12.13to$32.18$56,7070.00%0.00%to1.65%11.53%to13.39%
Voya SmallCap Opportunities Portfolio - Class S
20201$40.27$580.00%0.35%25.65%
20193$32.05$990.00%0.35%24.95%
20184$25.65$1040.00%0.35%-16.40%
20174$30.68$1090.00%0.35%18.05%
20164$25.99$990.00%0.35%12.71%
Wanger International
20202,199$16.76to$20.96$41,5801.80%0.00%to1.50%12.67%to85.96%
20192,460$14.79to$18.32$40,9990.82%0.00%to1.50%28.06%to29.93%
20182,737$11.48to$14.10$35,2932.21%0.00%to1.50%-18.97%to-17.69%
20172,935$14.07to$17.13$46,3161.20%0.00%to1.50%30.94%to32.89%
20163,461$10.68to$12.89$41,2971.19%0.00%to1.50%-2.87%to-1.38%
Wanger Select
20201,599$25.41to$49.83$68,2060.69%0.00%to1.55%23.56%to26.63%
20191,807$20.24to$39.35$61,4350.07%0.00%to1.65%27.17%to29.32%
20182,040$15.80to$30.43$54,0810.18%0.00%to1.65%-13.71%to-12.41%
20172,337$18.20to$34.74$71,6760.18%0.00%to1.75%24.48%to26.65%
20162,502$14.50to$27.43$61,0990.16%0.00%to1.75%11.67%to13.38%
Wanger USA
20202,151$17.76to$54.98$102,0870.00%0.00%to1.55%22.32%to28.43%
20192,483$14.43to$44.26$95,7440.27%0.00%to1.55%29.07%to31.10%
20182,601$11.11to$33.76$77,4710.11%0.00%to1.55%-2.96%to-1.42%
20172,586$11.39to$34.26$79,5570.00%0.00%to1.75%17.50%to19.58%
20162,642$15.22to$28.79$68,6400.00%0.00%to1.75%11.73%to13.69%

318

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
a
FundInvestment
InceptionUnitsUnit Fair ValueNet AssetsIncome
Expense RatioC
Total ReturnD
DateA
(000's)(lowest to highest)(000's)
RatioB
(lowest to highest)(lowest to highest)
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-3
202031$28.42to$35.41$1,0311.47%0.25%to1.55%5.69%to8.57%
201937$26.89to$34.41$1,1491.38%0.00%to1.55%23.24%to25.13%
201898$21.82to$27.50$2,4841.50%0.00%to1.55%-4.80%to-3.53%
2017113$22.92to$27.46$2,9651.54%0.25%to1.55%17.90%to19.44%
2016123$19.44to$22.99$2,7241.49%0.25%to1.55%11.28%to12.60%
Washington Mutual Investors Fund℠ - Class R-4
20207,676$12.11to$38.52$233,1091.73%0.00%to1.50%6.12%to7.69%
20198,170$11.28to$35.80$233,0531.90%0.00%to1.50%23.61%to25.48%
20188,042$11.02to$28.56$189,5611.90%0.00%to1.50%-4.48%to-2.98%
20177,659$11.44to$29.47$191,5421.88%0.00%to1.50%18.33%to20.13%
20167,095$16.13to$24.56$152,8211.91%0.00%to1.50%11.67%to13.33%
Wells Fargo Small Company Growth Fund - Administrator Class
2020456$20.33to$21.52$9,3870.00%0.30%to1.50%21.29%to54.63%
2019437$16.02to$16.81$7,0760.00%0.30%to1.50%24.27%to25.69%
2018461$12.85to$13.37$6,0080.00%0.25%to1.50%-5.34%to-4.39%
201746$13.53to$13.94$6360.00%0.30%to1.50%18.87%to19.72%
201605/17/201619$11.38to$11.61$216(a)0.50%to1.25%(a)
Wells Fargo Small Company Value Fund - Class A
202012$10.98$1310.77%1.00%1.01%
201909/20/201912$10.87$128(d)1.00%(d)
2018(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)
2017(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)
2016(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)(d)
Wells Fargo Special Small Cap Value Fund - Class A
20202,071$23.04to$63.33$106,9290.34%0.00%to1.55%-0.39%to28.20%
20192,292$22.98to$62.67$118,2890.86%0.00%to1.55%26.07%to27.99%
20182,450$18.11to$49.00$99,8040.46%0.00%to1.55%-15.07%to-13.71%
20172,664$21.18to$56.85$127,4780.92%0.00%to1.55%9.40%to11.07%
20162,852$19.25to$51.24$124,1950.58%0.00%to1.50%26.96%to28.91%




319

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF
VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY
Notes to Financial Statements
a
(a)As investment Division had no investments until 2016, this data is not meaningful and is therefore not presented.
(b)As investment Division had no investments until 2017, this data is not meaningful and is therefore not presented.
(c)As investment Division had no investments until 2018, this data is not meaningful and is therefore not presented.
(d)As investment Division had no investments until 2019, this data is not meaningful and is therefore not presented.
(e)As investment Division had no investments until 2020, this data is not meaningful and is therefore not presented.
AThe Fund Inception Date represents the first date the fund received money.
BThe Investment Income Ratio represents dividends received by the Division, excluding capital gains distributions, divided by the average net assets. The recognition of investment income is determined by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying fund in which the Division invests.
CThe Expense Ratio considers only the annualized contract expenses borne directly by the Account, excluding expenses charged through the redemption of units, and is equal to the mortality and expense, administrative, and other charges, as defined in the Charges and Fees note. Certain items in this table are presented as a range of minimum and maximum values; however, such information is calculated independently for each column in the table.
DTotal Return is calculated as the change in unit value for each Contract presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Certain items in this table are presented as a range of minimum and maximum values; however, such information is calculated independently for each column in the table.

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Item 8.        Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
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Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 and for the Years Ended December 31,
2020, 2019 and 2018:
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm


To the Shareholder and the Board of Directors of
Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company

Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (the Company) as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, changes in shareholder's equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes and financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15(a) (collectively referred to as the "consolidated financial statements"). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2020, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
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 Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired
Description of the MatterAs disclosed in Note 1 and Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s deferred policy acquisition costs and value of business acquired (“DAC/VOBA”) totaled $162 million at December 31, 2020, net of unrealized gains and losses, which represented deferred acquisition costs and value of business acquired related to fixed and variable deferred annuity contracts. The carrying amount of the DAC related to fixed and variable deferred annuity contracts is the total of costs deferred, less amortization net of interest. The carrying amount of the VOBA related to fixed and variable deferred annuity contracts is the outstanding value of in-force business acquired, based on the present value of estimated net cash flows embedded in the insurance contracts at the time of the acquisition, less amortization net of interest. DAC and VOBA related to fixed and variable deferred annuity contracts are amortized over the estimated lives of the contracts in relation to the emergence of estimated gross profits.

As described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, there is a significant amount of uncertainty inherent in calculating estimated gross profits as the calculation includes significant management judgment in developing certain assumptions such as persistency, interest crediting rates, fee income, returns associated with separate account performance, expenses to administer the business, and certain economic variables. Management’s assumptions are adjusted, known as unlocking, over time for emerging experience and expected changes in trends. The unlocking results in DAC/VOBA amortization being recalculated, using the new assumptions for estimated gross profits, that results either in additional or less cumulative amortization expense.

Auditing management’s estimate of DAC/VOBA related to fixed and variable deferred annuity contracts was complex due to the highly judgmental nature of assumptions included in the projection of estimated gross profits used in the valuation of DAC/VOBA.
How We Addressed the Matter in Our Audit
We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design, and tested the operating effectiveness of the controls over the DAC/VOBA estimation process, including, among others, controls related to management’s evaluation of the need to update assumptions based on the comparison of actual Company experience to previous assumptions and updating investment margins for current and expected future market conditions.

We utilized actuarial specialists to assist with our audit procedures, which included, among others, reviewing the methodology applied by management by comparing to the methodology used in prior periods as well as industry practice. To assess the assumptions used in measuring estimated gross profits, we compared the significant assumptions noted above with historical experience, observable market data and management’s estimates of prospective changes in these assumptions. We also independently recalculated estimated gross profits for a sample of policies for comparison with the actuarial result developed by management.
 

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2001.
San Antonio, Texas
March 16, 2021


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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2020 and 2019
(In millions, except share and per share data)
As of December 31,
20202019
Assets
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $24,667 as of 2020 and $23,107 as of 2019; allowance for credit losses of $14 as of 2020)$28,043 $25,153 
Fixed maturities, at fair value using the fair value option1,730 1,479 
Equity securities, at fair value (cost of $116 as of 2020 and $73 as of 2019)116 80 
Short-term investments17 — 
Mortgage loans on real estate4,694 4,664 
Less: Allowance for credit losses
67 — 
Mortgage loans on real estate, net4,627 4,664 
Policy loans187 205 
Limited partnerships/corporations815 738 
Derivatives145 224 
Securities pledged (amortized cost of $169 as of 2020 and $749 as of 2019)220 828 
Other investments43 43 
Total investments35,943 33,414 
Cash and cash equivalents360 512 
Short-term investments under securities loan agreements, including collateral delivered249 917 
Accrued investment income304 293 
Premiums receivable and reinsurance recoverable1,219 1,304 
Less: Allowance for credit losses
— — 
Premiums receivable and reinsurance recoverable, net
1,219 1,304 
Deferred policy acquisition costs, Value of business acquired and Sales inducements to contract owners173 608 
Short-term loan to affiliate653 69 
Current income tax recoverable
Due from affiliates118 67 
Property and equipment63 60 
Other assets242 255 
Assets held in separate accounts87,319 78,713 
Total assets$126,648 $116,221 

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2020 and 2019
(In millions, except share and per share data)
As of December 31,
20202019
Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity
Future policy benefits and contract owner account balances$33,127 $31,142 
Payable for securities purchased26 
Payables under securities loan agreements, including collateral held208 865 
Due to affiliates125 95 
Derivatives216 285 
Deferred income taxes439 304 
Other liabilities291 369 
Liabilities related to separate accounts87,319 78,713 
Total liabilities121,751 111,778 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)
Shareholder's equity:
Common stock (100,000 shares authorized, 55,000 issued and outstanding as of 2020 and 2019 , respectively; $50 par value per share)
Additional paid-in capital2,873 2,873 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)1,882 1,292 
Retained earnings 139 275 
Total shareholder's equity4,897 4,443 
Total liabilities and shareholder's equity$126,648 $116,221 


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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018
(In millions)
Year Ended December 31,
202020192018
Revenues:
Net investment income$1,858 $1,689 $1,623 
Fee income905 877 875 
Premiums32 31 41 
Broker-dealer commission revenue69 
Net realized capital gains (losses):
Total impairments(37)(41)(18)
Less: Portion of impairments recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss)— 
Net impairments recognized in earnings(37)(43)(20)
Other net realized capital gains (losses)(273)(101)(222)
Total net realized capital gains (losses)(310)(144)(242)
Other revenue(1)14 19 
Total revenues2,486 2,469 2,385 
Benefits and expenses:
Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders
1,049 1,013 828 
Operating expenses1,090 1,056 894 
Broker-dealer commission expense69 
Net amortization of Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired
192 65 86 
Interest expense
Total benefits and expenses2,334 2,137 1,879 
Income (loss) before income taxes152 332 506 
Income tax expense (benefit)(14)32 61 
Net income (loss)$166 $300 $445 

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018
(In millions)
Year Ended December 31,
202020192018
Net income (loss)$166 $300 $445 
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax:
Unrealized gains/losses on securities748 1,323 (897)
Impairments— 
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability(1)(1)(1)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax747 1,323 (890)
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)
157 276 (192)
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax590 1,047 (698)
Comprehensive income (loss)$756 $1,347 $(253)

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder's Equity
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018
(In millions)
Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Retained Earnings (Deficit)Total Shareholder's Equity
Balance at January 1, 2018 $$2,763 $806 $189 $3,761 
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)— — — 445 445 
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax— — (698)— (698)
Total comprehensive income (loss)(253)
Dividends paid and distributions of capital— — — (126)(126)
Contribution of capital— 55 — — 55 
Employee related benefits— (2)— — (2)
Balance as of December 31, 20182,816 108 508 3,435 
Adjustment for adoption of ASU 2018-02— — 137 (137)— 
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)— — — 300 300 
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax— — 1,047 — 1,047 
Total comprehensive income (loss)1,347 
Dividends paid and distributions of capital— — — (396)(396)
Contribution of capital— 57 — — 57 
Balance as of December 31, 20192,873 1,292 275 4,443 
Adjustment for adoption of ASU 2016-01— — — (8)(8)
Net income (loss)— — — 166 166 
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax— — 590 — 590 
Total comprehensive income (loss)756 
Dividends paid and distributions of capital— — — (294)(294)
Balance as of December 31, 2020$$2,873 $1,882 $139 $4,897 

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018
(In millions)

Year Ended December 31,
202020192018
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)$166 $300 $445 
Adjustments to reconcile Net income (loss) to Net cash provided by operating activities:
Capitalization of deferred policy acquisition costs, value of business acquired and sales inducements(59)(49)(64)
Net amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs, value of business acquired and sales inducements194 65 87 
Net accretion/amortization of discount/premium(7)(3)
Future policy benefits, claims reserves and interest credited757 568 547 
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense (20)23 58 
Net realized capital losses 310 144 242 
Depreciation and amortization10 21 14 
(Gains) losses on limited partnerships/corporations(23)(35)— 
Change in:
Accrued investment income(11)
Premiums receivable and reinsurance recoverable85 105 87 
Other receivables and asset accruals21 55 (8)
Due to/from affiliates(21)24 
Other payables and accruals(84)158 (176)
Other, net(12)(8)(33)
Net cash provided by operating activities1,306 1,363 1,223 
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Year Ended December 31,
202020192018
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from the sale, maturity, disposal or redemption of:
Fixed maturities3,487 3,956 3,983 
Equity securities, available-for-sale145 
Mortgage loans on real estate403 803 598 
Limited partnerships/corporations104 70 99 
Acquisition of:
Fixed maturities(4,988)(4,582)(5,475)
Equity securities, available-for-sale(178)(12)(3)
Mortgage loans on real estate(433)(555)(606)
Limited partnerships/corporations(158)(190)(254)
Derivatives, net46 23 23 
Policy loans, net18 
Short-term investments, net(15)50 (26)
Short-term loan to affiliate, net(584)(69)80 
Collateral received (delivered), net11 (86)(46)
Other, net(5)(3)(45)
Net cash used in investing activities(2,147)(587)(1,665)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Deposits received for investment contracts$5,197 $3,395 $3,744 
Maturities and withdrawals from investment contracts(4,220)(3,686)(3,108)
Settlements on deposit contracts(1)(5)(20)
Short-term loans from affiliates, net— (68)
Dividends paid and return of capital distribution(294)(396)(126)
Capital contribution from parent— 57 55 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities689 (635)477 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(152)141 35 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period512 371 336 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$360 $512 $371 
Supplemental cash flow information:
Income taxes paid (received), net$$(13)$60 

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)

1.    Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies

Business

Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company ("VRIAC") is a stock life insurance company domiciled in the State of Connecticut. VRIAC and its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company") provide financial products and services in the United States.  VRIAC is authorized to conduct its insurance business in all states and in the District of Columbia and in Guam, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

VRIAC is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc. ("Parent"), which is a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Financial, Inc.

Prior to May 2013, Voya Financial, Inc. ("Voya Financial"), together with its subsidiaries, including the Company was an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of ING Groep N.V. ("ING Group" or "ING"), a global financial services holding company based in The Netherlands. In May 2013, Voya Financial, Inc. completed its initial public offering of common stock, including the issuance and sale of common stock by Voya Financial, Inc. and the sale of shares of common stock owned indirectly by ING Group. Between October 2013 and March 2015, ING Group completed the sale of its remaining shares of common stock of Voya Financial, Inc. in a series of registered public offerings.

On January 4, 2021, VRIAC's ultimate parent, Voya Financial Inc. ("Voya Financial"), completed a series of transactions pursuant to a Master Transaction Agreement (the “Resolution MTA”) entered into on December 18, 2019 with Resolution Life U.S. Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Resolution Life US”), pursuant to which Resolution Life US acquired all of the shares of the capital stock of Security Life of Denver Company ("SLD") and Security Life of Denver International Limited ("SLDI"), including the capital stock of several subsidiaries of SLD and SLDI.

Concurrently with the sale, SLD entered into reinsurance agreements with ReliaStar Life Insurance Company ("RLI"), ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York (“RLNY”), and VRIAC, each of which is a direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Financial. Pursuant to these agreements, RLI and VRIAC reinsured to SLD a 100% quota share, and RLNY will reinsure to SLD a 75% quota share, of their respective in-scope individual life insurance and annuities businesses. RLI, RLNY, and VRIAC will remain subsidiaries of Voya Financial. The reinsurance agreements along with the sale of the legal entities noted above (referred to as the "Individual Life Transaction") resulted in the disposition of substantially all of Voya Financial's life insurance and legacy non-retirement annuity businesses and related assets. Pursuant to the Individual Life Transaction, VRIAC's reserves related to legacy non-retirement annuity business as well as pension risk transfer products were ceded to SLD and related assets transferred.

Effective December 31, 2019, VRIAC’s sole shareholder, Voya Holdings, Inc., transferred ownership of Voya Institutional Plan Services, LLC (“VIPS”) and Voya Retirement Advisors, LLC (“VRA”) to VRIAC for no cash consideration. VIPS and VRA provide retirement recordkeeping and investment advisory services, respectively, and the transfer was made to more closely align recordkeeping and related activities of VRIAC’s retirement business. It also had the effect of reducing VRIAC's tax liability. In addition to these non-insurance subsidiaries, VRIAC owns the wholly-owned owned non-insurance subsidiary, Voya Financial Partners, LLC ("VFP").

On June 1, 2018, VRIAC's ultimate parent, Voya Financial, consummated a series of transactions (collectively, the "2018 Transaction'') pursuant to a Master Transaction Agreement dated December 20, 2017 (the "2018 MTA") with VA Capital Company LLC ("VA Capital") and Athene Holding Ltd. ("Athene"). As part of the 2018 Transaction, VA Capital's wholly owned subsidiary Venerable Holdings Inc. ("Venerable") acquired certain of Voya Financial's assets, including all of the shares of capital stock of Voya Insurance and Annuity Company ("VIAC"), the Company's Iowa-domiciled insurance affiliate, as well as the membership interests of DSL, the Company's former broker-dealer subsidiary. Following the closing of the 2018 Transaction, VRIAC acquired a 9.99% equity interest in VA Capital.

The Company offers qualified and nonqualified annuity contracts that include a variety of funding and payout options for individuals and employer-sponsored retirement plans qualified under Internal Revenue Code Sections 401, 403, 408, 457 and 501, as well as nonqualified deferred compensation plans and related services. The Company's products are offered primarily to
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
public and private school systems, higher education institutions, hospitals and healthcare facilities, not-for-profit organizations, state and local governments, small to mid-sized corporations and individuals. The Company also provides stable value investment options, including separate account guaranteed investment contracts (e.g., GICs) and synthetic GICs, to institutional clients. Pension risk transfer group annuity solutions were previously offered to institutional plan sponsors who needed to transfer their defined benefit plan obligations to the Company. The Company discontinued sales of these solutions in late 2016 to better align business activities to the Company's priorities. This business will be transferred as part of the Individual Life Transaction described above. The Company's products are generally distributed through independent brokers and advisors, third-party administrators, consultants, and representatives associated with Voya Financial's broker-dealer and investment advisor, Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. ("VFA").

On February 8, 2021, VFA entered into an agreement with Cetera Financial Group, Inc. (“Cetera”), one of the nation’s largest networks of independently managed broker-dealers, pursuant to which Cetera will acquire the independent financial planning channel of VFA (the “Financial Planning Channel Sale”). In connection with this transaction, VFA expects to transfer approximately 900 independent financial professionals serving retail customers with approximately $40 billion in assets to Cetera, while retaining approximately 600 field and phone-based financial professionals who support our business. The transaction is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2021. The closing is subject to certain conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals.

Products offered by the Company include deferred and immediate (i.e., payout) annuity contracts. The Company's products also include programs offered to qualified plans and nonqualified deferred compensation plans that package administrative and record-keeping services, participant education, and retirement readiness planning tools along with a variety of investment options, including proprietary and non-proprietary mutual funds and variable and fixed investment options. In addition, the Company offers wrapper agreements entered into with retirement plans, which contain certain benefit responsive guarantees (i.e., guarantees of principal and previously accrued interest for benefits paid under the terms of the plan) with respect to portfolios of plan-owned assets not invested with the Company. Stable value products are also provided to institutional plan sponsors where the Company may or may not be providing other employer sponsored products and services.

The Company has one operating segment.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S. GAAP").

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of VRIAC and its wholly owned subsidiaries, VFP, VIPS, VRA and DSL (prior to June 1, 2018). Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Significant Accounting Policies

Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Those estimates are inherently subject to change and actual results could differ from those estimates.

The Company has identified the following accounts and policies as the most significant in that they involve a higher degree of judgment, are subject to a significant degree of variability and/or contain significant accounting estimates:

Reserves for future policy benefits;
Deferred policy acquisition costs ("DAC") and value of business acquired ("VOBA");
Valuation of investments and derivatives;
Impairments;
Income taxes; and
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Contingencies.

Fair Value Measurement

The Company measures the fair value of its financial assets and liabilities based on assumptions used by market participants in pricing the asset or liability, which may include inherent risk, restrictions on the sale or use of an asset, or nonperformance risk, including the Company's own credit risk. The estimate of fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or transfer a liability ("exit price") in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal market, or the most advantageous market in the absence of a principal market, for that asset or liability. The Company uses a number of valuation sources to determine the fair values of its financial assets and liabilities, including quoted market prices, third-party commercial pricing services, third-party brokers, industry-standard, vendor-provided software that models the value based on market observable inputs, and other internal modeling techniques based on projected cash flows.

Investments

The accounting policies for the Company's principal investments are as follows:

Fixed Maturities and Equity Securities: The Company measures its equity securities at fair value and recognizes any changes in fair value in net income.

The Company's fixed maturities are currently designated as available-for-sale, except those accounted for using the fair value option ("FVO"). Available-for-sale securities are reported at fair value and unrealized capital gains (losses) on these securities are recorded directly in AOCI and presented net of related changes in DAC, VOBA and Deferred income taxes. In addition, certain fixed maturities have embedded derivatives, which are reported with the host contract on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

In connection with funds withheld reinsurance treaties, the Company has elected the FVO for certain of its fixed maturities to better match the measurement of those assets and related embedded derivative liabilities in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Certain collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), primarily interest-only and principal-only strips, are accounted for as hybrid instruments and valued at fair value with changes in the fair value recorded in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Changes in fair value associated with derivatives purchased to hedge CMOs are also recorded in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Purchases and sales of fixed maturities and equity securities, excluding private placements, are recorded on the trade date. Purchases and sales of private placements and mortgage loans are recorded on the closing date. Investment gains and losses on sales of securities are generally determined on a first-in-first-out ("FIFO") basis.

Interest income on fixed maturities is recorded when earned using an effective yield method, giving effect to amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Dividends on equity securities are recorded when declared. Such dividends and interest income are recorded in Net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Included within fixed maturities are loan-backed securities, including residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS"), commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS") and asset-backed securities ("ABS"). Amortization of the premium or discount from the purchase of these securities considers the estimated timing and amount of prepayments of the underlying loans. Actual prepayment experience is periodically reviewed and effective yields are recalculated when differences arise between the prepayments originally anticipated and the actual prepayments received and currently anticipated. Prepayment assumptions for single-class and multi-class mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and ABS are estimated by management using inputs obtained from third-party specialists, including broker-dealers, and based on management's knowledge of the current market. For prepayment-sensitive securities such as interest-only and principal-only strips, inverse floaters and credit-sensitive MBS and ABS securities, which represent beneficial interests in securitized financial assets that are not of high credit quality or that have been credit impaired, the effective yield is recalculated on a prospective basis. For all other MBS and ABS, the effective yield is recalculated on a retrospective basis.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Short-term Investments: Short-term investments include investments with remaining maturities of one year or less, but greater than three months, at the time of purchase. These investments are stated at fair value.

Mortgage Loans on Real Estate: The Company's mortgage loans on real estate are all commercial mortgage loans, which are reported at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses. Amortized cost is the principal balance outstanding, net of
deferred loan fees and costs. Accrued interest receivable is reported in Accrued investment income on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Mortgage loans are evaluated by the Company's investment professionals, including an appraisal of loan-specific credit quality, property characteristics and market trends. Loan performance is continuously monitored on a loan-specific basis throughout the year. The Company's review includes submitted appraisals, operating statements, rent revenues and annual inspection reports, among other items. This review evaluates whether the properties are performing at a consistent and acceptable level to secure the debt.

Management estimates the credit loss allowance balance using a factor-based method of probability of default and loss given
default which incorporates relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current
conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Included in the factor-based method are the consideration of debt type,
capital market factors, and market vacancy rates, and loan-specific risk characteristics such as debt service coverage ratios
(“DSC”), loan-to-value (“LTV”), collateral size, seniority of the loan, segmentation, and property types.

The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the loans’ amortized cost basis to present the net
amount expected to be collected on the loans. The change in the allowance for credit losses is recorded in Other net realized
capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Loans are written off against the allowance when
management believes the uncollectability of a loan balance is confirmed. Expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of
amounts previously written-off and expected to be written-off.

Mortgages are rated for the purpose of quantifying the level of risk. Those loans with higher risk are placed on a watch list and are closely monitored for collateral deficiency or other credit events that may lead to a potential loss of principal or interest. The Company defines delinquent mortgage loans consistent with industry practice as 60 days past due.

Commercial mortgage loans are placed on non-accrual status when 90 days in arrears if the Company has concerns regarding the collectability of future payments, or if a loan has matured without being paid off or extended. Factors considered may include conversations with the borrower, loss of major tenant, bankruptcy of borrower or major tenant, decreased property cash flow, number of days past due, or various other circumstances. Based on an assessment as to the collectability of the principal, a determination is made either to apply against the book value or apply according to the contractual terms of the loan. Funds recovered in excess of book value would then be applied to recover expenses, impairments, and then interest. Accrual of interest resumes after factors resulting in doubts about collectability have improved.

For those mortgages that are determined to require foreclosure, expected credit losses are based on the fair value of the
underlying collateral, net of estimated costs to obtain and sell at the point of foreclosure. Property obtained from foreclosed
mortgage loans is recorded in Other investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Policy Loans: Policy loans are carried at an amount equal to the unpaid balance. Interest income on such loans is recorded as earned in Net investment income using the contractually agreed upon interest rate. Generally, interest is capitalized on the policy's anniversary date. Valuation allowances are not established for policy loans, as these loans are collateralized by the cash surrender value of the associated insurance contracts. Any unpaid principal or interest on the loan is deducted from the account value or the death benefit prior to settlement of the policy.

Limited Partnerships/Corporations: The Company uses the equity method of accounting for investments in limited partnership interests, which consist primarily of private equity and hedge funds. Generally, the Company records its share of earnings using a lag methodology, relying on the most recent financial information available, generally not to exceed three months. The Company's earnings from limited partnership interests accounted for under the equity method are recorded in Net investment income.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Securities Pledged: The Company engages in securities lending whereby certain securities from its portfolio are loaned to other institutions, through a lending agent, for short periods of time. The Company has the right to approve any institution with whom the lending agent transacts on its behalf. Initial collateral, primarily cash, is required at a rate of 102% of the market value of the loaned securities. The lending agent retains the collateral and invests it in short-term liquid assets on behalf of the Company. The market value of the loaned securities is monitored on a daily basis with additional collateral obtained or refunded as the market value of the loaned securities fluctuates. The lending agent indemnifies the Company against losses resulting from the failure of a counterparty to return securities pledged where collateral is insufficient to cover the loss.

Impairments

The Company evaluates its available-for-sale general account investments quarterly to determine whether a decline in fair value below the amortized cost basis has resulted from credit loss or other factors. This evaluation process entails considerable judgment and estimation. Factors considered in this analysis include, but are not limited to, the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost, the issuer's financial condition and near-term prospects, future economic conditions and market forecasts, interest rate changes and changes in ratings of the security. A severe unrealized loss position on a fixed maturity may not have any impact on: (a) the ability of the issuer to service all scheduled interest and principal payments and (b) the evaluation of recoverability of all contractual cash flows or the ability to recover an amount at least equal to its amortized cost based on the present value of the expected future cash flows to be collected.

When assessing the Company's intent to sell a security, or if it is more likely than not it will be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, management evaluates facts and circumstances such as, but not limited to, decisions to rebalance the investment portfolio and sales of investments to meet cash flow or capital needs.

When the Company has determined it has the intent to sell, or if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell a security before recovery of its amortized cost basis, and the fair value has declined below amortized cost ("intent impairment"), management evaluates facts and circumstances such as, but not limited to, the individual security is written down from amortized cost to fair value, and a corresponding charge is recorded in Net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as Impairments.

For available-for-sale securities that do not meet the intent impairment criteria but the Company has determined that a credit loss exists, the present value of cash flows expected to be collected from the security are compared to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis, a credit loss allowance is recorded for the credit loss, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Any impairment that has not been recorded through an allowance for credit losses is recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss).

The Company uses the following methodology and significant inputs in determining whether a credit loss exists:

When determining collectability and the period over which the value is expected to recover for U.S. and foreign corporate securities, foreign government securities and state and political subdivision securities, the Company applies the same considerations utilized in its overall impairment evaluation process, which incorporates information regarding the specific security, the industry and geographic area in which the issuer operates and overall macroeconomic conditions. Projected future cash flows are estimated using assumptions derived from the Company's best estimates of likely scenario-based outcomes, after giving consideration to a variety of variables that includes, but is not limited to: general payment terms of the security; the likelihood that the issuer can service the scheduled interest and principal payments; the quality and amount of any credit enhancements; the security's position within the capital structure of the issuer; possible corporate restructurings or asset sales by the issuer; and changes to the rating of the security or the issuer by rating agencies.
Additional considerations are made when assessing the unique features that apply to certain structured securities, such as subprime, Alt-A, non-agency RMBS, CMBS and ABS. These additional factors for structured securities include, but are not limited to: the quality of underlying collateral; expected prepayment speeds; loan-to-value ratios; debt service coverage ratios; current and forecasted loss severity; consideration of the payment terms of the underlying assets backing a particular security; and the payment priority within the tranche structure of the security.
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
When determining the amount of the credit loss for U.S. and foreign corporate securities, foreign government securities and state and political subdivision securities, the Company considers the estimated fair value as the recovery value when available information does not indicate that another value is more appropriate. When information is identified that indicates a recovery value other than estimated fair value, the Company considers in the determination of recovery value the same considerations utilized in its overall impairment evaluation process, which incorporates available information and the Company's best estimate of scenario-based outcomes regarding the specific security and issuer; possible corporate restructurings or asset sales by the issuer; the quality and amount of any credit enhancements; the security's position within the capital structure of the issuer; fundamentals of the industry and geographic area in which the security issuer operates; and the overall macroeconomic conditions.
The Company performs a discounted cash flow analysis comparing the current amortized cost of a security to the present value of future cash flows expected to be received, including estimated defaults and prepayments. The discount rate is generally the effective interest rate of the fixed maturity prior to impairment.

Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recorded in Net realized capital gains (losses) as Impairments in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations. Losses are charged against the allowance when the Company believes the uncollectability of an
available-for-sale security is confirmed or when either of the criteria regarding intent or requirement to sell is met.

Accrued interest receivable on available-for-sale securities is excluded from the estimate of credit losses.

Derivatives

The Company's use of derivatives is limited mainly to economic hedging to reduce the Company's exposure to cash flow variability of assets and liabilities, interest rate risk, credit risk, exchange rate risk and market risk. It is the Company's policy not to offset amounts recognized for derivative instruments and amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral or the obligation to return cash collateral arising from derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty under a master netting arrangement, which provides the Company with the legal right of offset. However, in accordance with the Chicago
Mercantile Exchange ("CME") rules related to the variation margin payments, the Company is required to adjust the derivative
balances with the variation margin payments related to its cleared derivatives executed through CME.

The Company enters into interest rate, equity market, credit default and currency contracts, including swaps, futures, forwards, caps, floors and options, to reduce and manage various risks associated with changes in value, yield, price, cash flow or exchange rates of assets or liabilities held or intended to be held, or to assume or reduce credit exposure associated with a referenced asset, index or pool. The Company also utilizes options and futures on equity indices to reduce and manage risks associated with its annuity products. Derivative contracts are reported as Derivatives assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

To qualify for hedge accounting, at the inception of the hedging relationship, the Company formally documents its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedging transaction, as well as its designation of the hedge as either (a) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the estimated fair value of a recognized asset or liability or an identified portion thereof that is attributable to a particular risk ("fair value hedge") or (b) a hedge of a forecasted transaction or of the variability of cash flows that is attributable to interest rate risk to be received or paid related to a recognized asset or liability ("cash flow hedge"). In this documentation, the Company sets forth how the hedging instrument is expected to hedge the designated risks related to the hedged item and sets forth the method that will be used to retrospectively and prospectively assess the hedging instrument's effectiveness and the method that will be used to measure ineffectiveness. A derivative designated as a hedging instrument must be assessed as being highly effective in offsetting the designated risk of the hedged item. Hedge effectiveness is formally assessed at inception and periodically throughout the life of the designated hedging relationship.

Fair Value Hedge:  For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a fair value hedge, the entire change in the fair value of the hedging instrument included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness is recorded in the same line item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as impacted by the hedged item.

Cash Flow Hedge: For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the entire change in the fair value of the hedging instrument included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness is reported as a component
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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
of AOCI. Those amounts are subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged item affects earnings, and are reported in the same line item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as impacted by the hedged item.

Even if a derivative qualifies for hedge accounting treatment, there may be an element of ineffectiveness of the hedge. The ineffective portion of a hedging relationship subject to hedge accounting is recognized in Net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

When hedge accounting is discontinued because it is determined that the derivative is no longer expected to be highly effective in offsetting changes in the estimated fair value or cash flows of a hedged item, the derivative continues to be carried on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at its estimated fair value, with subsequent changes in estimated fair value recognized currently in Other net realized capital gains (losses). The carrying value of the hedged asset or liability under a fair value hedge is no longer adjusted for changes in its estimated fair value due to the hedged risk, and the cumulative adjustment to its carrying value is amortized into income over the remaining life of the hedged item. Provided the hedged forecasted transaction is still probable of occurrence, the changes in estimated fair value of derivatives recorded in Other comprehensive income (loss) related to discontinued cash flow hedges are released into the Consolidated Statements of Operations when the Company's earnings are affected by the variability in cash flows of the hedged item.

When hedge accounting is discontinued because it is no longer probable that the forecasted transactions will occur on the anticipated date, or within two months of that date, the derivative continues to be carried on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at its estimated fair value, with changes in estimated fair value recognized currently in Other net realized capital gains (losses). Derivative gains and losses recorded in Other comprehensive income (loss) pursuant to the discontinued cash flow hedge of a forecasted transaction that is no longer probable are recognized immediately in Other net realized capital gains (losses).

The Company also has investments in certain fixed maturities and has issued certain annuity products that contain embedded derivatives for which fair value is at least partially determined by levels of or changes in domestic and/or foreign interest rates (short-term or long-term), exchange rates, prepayment rates, equity markets or credit ratings/spreads. Embedded derivatives within fixed maturities are included with the host contract on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and changes in the fair value of the embedded derivatives are recorded in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Embedded derivatives within certain annuity products are included in Future policy benefits and contract owner account balances on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and changes in the fair value of the embedded derivatives are recorded in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

In addition, the Company has entered into coinsurance with funds withheld reinsurance arrangements, accounted for under the deposit method, that contain embedded derivatives, the fair value of which is based on the change in the fair value of the underlying assets held in trust. The embedded derivatives within the reinsurance agreements are reported in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and changes in the fair value of the embedded derivatives are recorded in Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, amounts due from banks and other highly liquid investments, such as money market instruments and debt instruments with maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. Cash and cash equivalents are stated at fair value.

Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired

DAC represents policy acquisition costs that have been capitalized and are subject to amortization and interest. Capitalized costs are incremental, direct costs of contract acquisition and certain other costs related directly to successful acquisition activities. Such costs consist principally of commissions, underwriting, sales and contract issuance and processing expenses directly related to the successful acquisition of new and renewal business. Indirect or unsuccessful acquisition costs, maintenance, product development and overhead expenses are charged to expense as incurred. VOBA represents the outstanding value of in-force business acquired and is subject to amortization and interest. The value is based on the present value of estimated net cash flows embedded in the insurance contracts at the time of the acquisition and increased for
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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
subsequent deferrable expenses on purchased policies. DAC and VOBA are adjusted for the impact of unrealized capital gains (losses) on investments, as if such gains (losses) have been realized, with corresponding adjustments included in AOCI.

Amortization Methodologies
The Company amortizes DAC and VOBA related to fixed and variable deferred annuity contracts over the estimated lives of the contracts in relation to the emergence of estimated gross profits. Assumptions as to mortality, persistency, interest crediting rates, fee income, returns associated with separate account performance, impact of hedge performance, expenses to administer the business and certain economic variables, such as inflation, are based on the Company's experience and overall capital markets. At each valuation date, estimated gross profits are updated with actual gross profits, and the assumptions underlying future estimated gross profits are evaluated for continued reasonableness. Adjustments to estimated gross profits require that amortization rates be revised retroactively to the date of the contract issuance ("unlocking").

Recoverability testing is performed for current issue year products to determine if gross profits are sufficient to cover DAC and VOBA, estimated benefits and related expenses. In subsequent years, the Company performs testing to assess the recoverability of DAC and VOBA on an annual basis, or more frequently if circumstances indicate a potential loss recognition issue exists. If DAC or VOBA are not deemed recoverable from future gross profits, charges will be applied against DAC or VOBA balances before an additional reserve is established.

Internal Replacements
Contract owners may periodically exchange one contract for another, or make modifications to an existing contract. These transactions are identified as internal replacements. Internal replacements that are determined to result in substantially unchanged contracts are accounted for as continuations of the replaced contracts. Any costs associated with the issuance of the new contracts are considered maintenance costs and expensed as incurred. Unamortized DAC and VOBA related to the replaced contracts continue to be deferred and amortized in connection with the new contracts. Internal replacements that are determined to result in contracts that are substantially changed are accounted for as extinguishments of the replaced contracts, and any unamortized DAC and VOBA related to the replaced contracts are written off to Net amortization of Deferred policy acquisition costs and Value of business acquired in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Assumptions
Changes in assumptions can have a significant impact on DAC and VOBA balances, amortization rates, reserve levels, and results of operations. Assumptions are management's best estimate of future outcome.

Several assumptions are considered significant in the estimation of gross profits associated with the Company's variable products. One significant assumption is the assumed return associated with the variable account performance. To reflect the volatility in the equity markets, this assumption involves a combination of near-term expectations and long-term assumptions regarding market performance. The overall return on the variable account is dependent on multiple factors, including the relative mix of the underlying sub-accounts among bond funds and equity funds, as well as equity sector weightings. The Company uses a reversion to the mean approach, which assumes that the market returns over the entire mean reversion period are consistent with a long-term level of equity market appreciation. The Company monitors market events and only changes the assumption when sustained deviations are expected. This methodology incorporates a 9% long-term equity return assumption, a 14% cap and a five-year look-forward period.

Other significant assumptions used in the estimation of gross profits for products with credited rates include interest rate spreads and credit losses. Estimated gross profits of variable annuity contracts are sensitive to estimated policyholder behavior assumptions, such as surrender, lapse and annuitization rates.

Contract Costs Associated with Certain Financial Services Contracts

Contract cost assets represent costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a non-insurance contract that are expected to be recovered and, thus, have been capitalized and are subject to amortization. Capitalized contract costs include incremental costs of obtaining a contract and fulfillment costs that relate directly to a contract and generate or enhance resources of the Company that are used to satisfy performance obligations.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Capitalized contract costs are included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, and costs expensed as incurred are included in Operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, contract cost assets were $105 and $109, respectively. Capitalized contract costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated lives of the contracts, which typically range from 5 to 15 years. For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, amortization expenses of $19 and $23, respectively, were recorded in Operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There was no impairment loss in relation to the contract costs capitalized.

Future Policy Benefits and Contract Owner Account Balances

Future Policy Benefits
The Company establishes and carries actuarially-determined reserves that are calculated to meet its future obligations, including estimates of unpaid claims and claims that the Company believes have been incurred but have not yet been reported as of the balance sheet date. The principal assumptions used to establish liabilities for future policy benefits are based on Company experience and periodically reviewed against industry standards. These assumptions include mortality, morbidity, policy lapse, contract renewal, payment of subsequent premiums or deposits by the contract owner, retirement, investment returns, inflation, benefit utilization and expenses. Changes in, or deviations from, the assumptions used can significantly affect the Company's reserve levels and related results of operations.

Reserves for payout contracts with life contingencies are equal to the present value of expected future payments. Assumptions as to interest rates, mortality and expenses are based on the Company's estimates of anticipated experience at the period the policy is sold or acquired, including a provision for adverse deviation. Such assumptions generally vary by annuity plan type, year of issue and policy duration. Interest rates used to calculate the present value of future benefits ranged from 2.3% to 5.3%.

Although assumptions are "locked-in" upon the issuance of payout contracts with life contingencies, significant changes in experience or assumptions may require the Company to provide for expected future losses on a product by establishing premium deficiency reserves. Premium deficiency reserves are determined based on best estimate assumptions that exist at the time the premium deficiency reserve is established and do not include a provision for adverse deviation.

Contract Owner Account Balances
Contract owner account balances relate to investment-type contracts, as follows:

Account balances for funding agreements with fixed maturities are calculated using the amount deposited with the Company, less withdrawals, plus interest accrued to the ending valuation date. Interest on these contracts is accrued by a predetermined index, plus a spread or a fixed rate, established at the issue date of the contract.
Account balances for fixed annuities and payout contracts without life contingencies are equal to cumulative deposits, less charges and withdrawals, plus credited interest thereon. Credited interest rates vary by product and ranged up to 4.3% for the year 2020, and 5.3% for the years 2019 and 2018. Account balances for group immediate annuities without life contingent payouts are equal to the discounted value of the payment at the implied break-even rate.
For fixed-indexed annuity ("FIA"), the aggregate initial liability is equal to the deposit received, plus a bonus, if applicable, and is split into a host component and an embedded derivative component. Thereafter, the host liability accumulates at a set interest rate, and the embedded derivative liability is recognized at fair value.

Product Guarantees and Additional Reserves
The Company calculates additional reserve liabilities for certain variable annuity guaranteed benefits and variable funding products. The Company periodically evaluates its estimates and adjusts the additional liability balance, with a related charge or credit to benefit expense, if actual experience or other evidence suggests that earlier assumptions should be revised. Changes in, or deviations from, the assumptions used can significantly affect the Company's reserve levels and related results of operations.

GMDB:    Reserves for annuity guaranteed minimum death benefits ("GMDB") are determined by estimating the value of expected benefits in excess of the projected account balance and recognizing the excess ratably over the accumulation period based on total expected assessments. Expected experience is based on a range of scenarios. Assumptions used, such as the long-term equity market return, lapse rate and mortality, are consistent with assumptions used in estimating gross profits for the
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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
purpose of amortizing DAC. The assumptions of investment performance and volatility are consistent with the historical experience of the appropriate underlying equity index, such as the Standard & Poor's ("S&P") 500 Index. Reserves for GMDB are recorded in Future policy benefits and contract owner account balances on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in reserves for GMDB are reported in Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

FIA: The Company issued FIA contracts that contain embedded derivatives that are measured at estimated fair value separately from the host contracts. Such embedded derivatives are recorded in Future policy benefits and contract owner account balances on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in estimated fair value, that are not related to attributed fees or premiums collected or payments made, are reported in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The estimated fair value of the embedded derivative in the FIA contracts is based on the present value of the excess of interest payments to the contract owners over the growth in the minimum guaranteed contract value. The excess interest payments are determined as the excess of projected index driven benefits over the projected guaranteed benefits. The projection horizon is over the anticipated life of the related contracts, which takes into account best estimate actuarial assumptions, such as partial withdrawals, full surrenders, deaths, annuitizations and maturities.

Stabilizer and MCG: Guaranteed credited rates give rise to an embedded derivative in the Stabilizer products and a stand-alone derivative for managed custody guarantee products ("MCG"). These derivatives are measured at estimated fair value and recorded in Future policy benefits and contract owner account balances on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Changes in estimated fair value, that are not related to attributed fees collected or payments made, are reported in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The estimated fair value of the Stabilizer embedded derivative and MCG stand-alone derivative is determined based on the present value of projected future claims, minus the present value of future guaranteed premiums. At inception of the contract, the Company projects a guaranteed premium to be equal to the present value of the projected future claims. The income associated with the contracts is projected using actuarial and capital market assumptions, including benefits and related contract charges, over the anticipated life of the related contracts. The cash flow estimates are projected under multiple capital market scenarios using observable risk-free rates and other best estimate assumptions.

The liabilities for the FIA and Stabilizer embedded derivatives and the MCG stand-alone derivative (collectively, "guaranteed benefit derivatives") include a risk margin to capture uncertainties related to policyholder behavior assumptions. The margin represents additional compensation a market participant would require to assume these risks.

The discount rate used to determine the fair value of the liabilities for FIA and Stabilizer embedded derivatives and the MCG stand-alone derivative includes an adjustment to reflect the risk that these obligations will not be fulfilled ("nonperformance risk").

Separate Accounts

Separate account assets and liabilities generally represent funds maintained to meet specific investment objectives of contract owners or participants who bear the investment risk, subject, in limited cases, to minimum guaranteed rates. Investment income and investment gains and losses generally accrue directly to such contract owners. The assets of each account are legally segregated and are not subject to claims that arise out of any other business of the Company or its affiliates.

Separate account assets supporting variable options under variable annuity contracts are invested, as designated by the contract owner or participant under a contract, in shares of mutual funds that are managed by the Company, or its affiliates, or in other selected mutual funds not managed by the Company, or its affiliates.

The Company reports separately, as assets and liabilities, investments held in the separate accounts and liabilities of separate accounts if:

Such separate accounts are legally recognized;
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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Assets supporting the contract liabilities are legally insulated from the Company's general account liabilities;
Investments are directed by the contract owner or participant; and
All investment performance, net of contract fees and assessments, is passed through to the contract owner.

The Company reports separate account assets that meet the above criteria at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets based on the fair value of the underlying investments. The underlying investments include mutual funds, short term investments, cash and fixed maturities. Separate account liabilities equal separate account assets. Investment income and net realized and unrealized capital gains (losses) of the separate accounts, however, are not reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, and the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows do not reflect investment activity of the separate accounts.

Repurchase Agreements

The Company engages in dollar repurchase agreements with MBS ("dollar rolls") and repurchase agreements with other collateral types to increase its return on investments and improve liquidity. Such arrangements meet the requirements to be accounted for as financing arrangements.

The Company enters into dollar roll transactions by selling existing MBS and concurrently entering into an agreement to repurchase similar securities within a short time frame at a lower price. Under repurchase agreements, the Company borrows cash from a counterparty at an agreed upon interest rate for an agreed upon time frame and pledges collateral in the form of securities. At the end of the agreement, the counterparty returns the collateral to the Company, and the Company, in turn, repays the loan amount along with the additional agreed upon interest.

The Company's policy requires that at all times during the term of the dollar roll and repurchase agreements that cash or other collateral types obtained is sufficient to allow the Company to fund substantially all of the cost of purchasing replacement assets. Cash received is generally invested in Short-term investments, with the offsetting obligation to repay the loan included within Payables under securities loan agreements, including collateral held on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The carrying value of the securities pledged in dollar rolls and repurchase agreement transactions is included in Securities pledged on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Recognition of Revenue

Insurance Revenue and Related Benefits
Premiums related to payouts contracts with life contingencies are recognized in Premiums in the Consolidated Statements of Operations when due from the contract owner. When premiums are due over a significantly shorter period than the period over which benefits are provided, any gross premium in excess of the net premium (i.e., the portion of the gross premium required to provide for all expected future benefits and expenses) is deferred and recognized into revenue in a constant relationship to insurance in force. Benefits are recorded in Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders in the Consolidated Statements of Operations when incurred.

Amounts received as payment for investment-type, fixed annuities, payout contracts without life contingencies and FIA contracts are reported as deposits to contract owner account balances. Revenues from these contracts consist primarily of fees assessed against the contract owner account balance for mortality and policy administration charges and are reported in Fee income. Surrender charges are reported in Other revenue. In addition, the Company earns investment income from the investment of contract deposits in the Company's general account portfolio, which is reported in Net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Fees assessed that represent compensation to the Company for services to be provided in future periods and certain other fees are deferred and amortized into revenue over the expected life of the related contracts in proportion to estimated gross profits in a manner consistent with DAC for these contracts. Benefits and expenses for these products include claims in excess of related account balances, expenses of contract administration and interest credited to contract owner account balances.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Financial Services Revenue
Revenue for various financial services is measured based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer and is recognized when the Company has satisfied a performance obligation. For advisory, recordkeeping and administration services of $423 and $405 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, the Company recognizes revenue as services are provided, generally over time. For distribution and shareholder servicing revenue of $158 and $82 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, the Company provides distribution services at a point in time and shareholder services over time. Contract terms are typically less than one year, and consideration is variable.

For a description of principal activities from which the Company generates revenue, see the Business section above for further information.

For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, such revenue represents approximately 23.4% and 19.7% respectively, of total revenue. For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, a portion of the revenue recognized in the current period from distribution services is related to performance obligations satisfied in previous periods. Revenue for various financial services is recorded in Fee income or Other revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Receivables of $88 and $97 are included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Income Taxes

The Company uses certain assumptions and estimates in determining (a) the income taxes payable or refundable to/from Voya Financial, Inc. for the current year, (b) the provision for income taxes and (c) the deferred income tax assets and liabilities.

The provision for income taxes is based on income and expense reported in the financial statements after adjustments for permanent differences between our financial statements and consolidated federal income tax return. Permanent differences include the dividends received deduction. As a result of permanent differences, the effective tax rate reflected in the financial statements may be different than the actual rate in the income tax return.

Temporary differences between our financial statements and income tax return create deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets represent the tax benefit of future deductible temporary differences, net operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards. The Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the balance sheet date using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years the temporary differences are expected to reverse. The Company evaluates and tests the recoverability of its deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Considerable judgment and the use of estimates are required in determining whether a valuation allowance is necessary and, if so, the amount of such valuation allowance. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, the Company considers many factors, including the nature and character of the deferred tax assets and liabilities, the amount and character of book income or losses in recent years, projected future taxable income and future reversals of temporary differences, tax planning strategies we would employ to avoid a tax benefit from expiring unused, and the length of time carryforwards can be utilized.

We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not to be sustained under examination by the applicable taxing authority. The Company also considers positions that have been reviewed and agreed to as part of an examination by the applicable taxing authority. For items that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, the Company measures the tax position as the largest amount of benefit that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate resolution with the applicable tax authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information.

Reinsurance

The Company utilizes reinsurance agreements in most aspects of its insurance business to reduce its exposure to large losses. Such reinsurance permits recovery of a portion of losses from reinsurers, although it does not discharge the primary liability of the Company as direct insurer of the risks reinsured.

For each of its reinsurance agreements, the Company determines whether the agreement provides indemnification against loss or liability relating to insurance risk. The Company reviews contractual features, particularly those that may limit the amount of
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
insurance risk to which the reinsurer is subject or features that delay the timely reimbursement of claims. The assumptions used to account for long-duration reinsurance agreements are consistent with those used for the underlying contracts. Ceded Future policy benefits and contract owner account balances are reported gross on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Long-duration: For reinsurance of long-duration contracts that transfer significant insurance risk, the difference, if any, between the amounts paid and benefits received related to the underlying contracts is included in the expected net cost of reinsurance, which is recorded as a component of the reinsurance asset or liability. Any difference between actual and expected net cost of reinsurance is recognized in the current period and included as a component of profits used to amortize DAC.
If the Company determines that a reinsurance agreement does not expose the reinsurer to a reasonable possibility of a significant loss from insurance risk, the Company records the agreement using the deposit method of accounting. Deposits received are included in Other liabilities, and deposits made are included in Other assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As amounts are paid or received, consistent with the underlying contracts, the deposit assets or liabilities are adjusted. Interest on such deposits is recorded as Other revenues or Operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, as appropriate. Periodically, the Company evaluates the adequacy of the expected payments or recoveries and adjusts the deposit asset or liability through Other revenues or Other expenses, as appropriate.

Accounting for reinsurance requires use of assumptions and estimates, particularly related to the future performance of the underlying business and the potential impact of counterparty credit risks. The Company periodically reviews actual and anticipated experience compared to the assumptions used to establish assets and liabilities relating to ceded and assumed reinsurance. The Company also evaluates the financial strength of potential reinsurers and continually monitors the financial condition of reinsurers.

Reinsurance recoverable balances are reported net of the allowance for credit losses in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Management estimates the credit loss allowance balance using a factor-based method of probability of default and loss given default which incorporates relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Included in the factor-based method are the consideration of capital market factors, counterparty financial information and ratings, and reinsurance agreement-specific risk characteristics such as collateral type, collateral size, and covenant strength.

The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the reinsurance recoverable balance to present the
net amount expected to be collected on the reinsurance recoverable. The change in the allowance for credit losses is recorded in
Policyholder benefits in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Current reinsurance recoverable balances and payable balances under reinsurance agreements are included in Premiums receivable and reinsurance recoverable and Other liabilities, respectively. Such assets and liabilities relating to reinsurance agreements with the same reinsurer are recorded net on the Consolidated Balance Sheets if a right of offset exists within the reinsurance agreement. Premiums, Fee income and Interest credited and other benefits to contract owners/policyholders are reported net of reinsurance ceded. Amounts received from reinsurers for policy administration are reported in Other revenue.

The Company utilizes reinsurance agreements, accounted for under the deposit method, to manage reserve and capital requirements in connection with a portion of its deferred annuities business. The agreements contain embedded derivatives for which carrying value is estimated based on the change in the fair value of the assets supporting the funds withheld under the agreements.

The Company currently has a significant concentration of ceded reinsurance with a subsidiary of Lincoln National Corporation ("Lincoln") arising from the disposition of its individual life insurance business.

Employee Benefits Plans

The Company, in conjunction with Voya Services Company, sponsors non-qualified defined benefit pension plans covering eligible employees, sales representatives and other individuals.

A defined benefit plan is a pension plan that defines an amount of pension benefit that an employee will receive upon retirement, usually dependent on one or more factors such as age, years of service and compensation. The liability recognized in
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
respect of non-qualified defined benefit pension plans is the present value of the projected pension benefit obligation ("PBO") at the balance sheet date, together with adjustments for unrecognized past service costs. This liability is included in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The PBO is defined as the actuarially calculated present value of vested and non-vested pension benefits accrued based on future salary levels. The Company recognizes the funded status of the PBO for pension plans on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Net periodic benefit cost for the non-qualified defined benefit pension plans is determined using management estimates and actuarial assumptions to derive service cost and interest cost for a particular year and is included in Operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The obligations and expenses associated with these plans require use of assumptions, such as discount rate and rate of future compensation increases and healthcare cost trend rates, as well as assumptions regarding participant demographics, such as age of retirements, withdrawal rates and mortality. Management determines these assumptions based on a variety of factors, such as currently available market and industry data and expected benefit payout streams. Actual results could vary significantly from assumptions based on changes, such as economic and market conditions, demographics of participants in the plans and amendments to benefits provided under the plans. These differences may have a significant effect on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and liquidity. Actuarial gains (losses) are immediately recognized in Operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Contingencies

A loss contingency is an existing condition, situation or set of circumstances involving uncertainty as to possible loss that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. Examples of loss contingencies include pending or threatened adverse litigation, threat of expropriation of assets and actual or possible claims and assessments. Amounts related to loss contingencies are accrued and recorded in Other liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets if it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated, based on the Company's best estimate of the ultimate outcome.

Adoption of New Pronouncements

The following table provides a description of the Company's adoption of new ASUs issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the impact of the adoption on the Company's financial statements.
StandardDescription of RequirementsEffective date and method of adoptionEffect on the financial statements or other significant matters
ASU 2018-14,
Changes to the
Disclosure
Requirements
for Defined
Benefit Plans
This standard, issued in August
2018, eliminates certain
disclosure requirements that are
no longer considered cost
beneficial and requires new
disclosures that are considered
relevant.
December 31, 2020
using the
retrospective
method.
Adoption of the ASU had no effect on the
Company's financial condition, results of
operations, or cash flows. The adoption results in various disclosure changes that have been included in Note 11, Benefit Plans.
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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
StandardDescription of RequirementsEffective date and method of adoptionEffect on the financial statements or other significant matters
ASU 2018-15,
Implementation
Costs Incurred
in a Cloud
Computing
Arrangement
that is a Service
Contract
This standard, issued in August 2018, requires a customer in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract to follow the guidance for internal-use
software projects to determine which implementation costs to capitalize as an asset. Capitalized implementation costs are
required to be expensed over the term of the hosting arrangement. In addition, a customer is required to apply the impairment and abandonment guidance for
long-lived assets to the capitalized implementation costs. Balances related to capitalized implementation costs must be
presented in the same financial statement line items as other hosting arrangement balances, and additional disclosures are required.
January 1, 2020 using the prospective method.Adoption of the ASU did not have a
material impact on the Company's financial
condition, results of operations, or cash
flows.
ASU 2018-13,
Changes to the
Disclosure
Requirements
for Fair Value
Measurement
This standard, issued in August 2018, simplifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurement.January 1, 2020
using the transition
method prescribed
for each applicable
provision.
Adoption of this ASU had no effect on the
Company's financial condition, results of
operations, or cash flows. The adoption
resulted in various disclosure changes that
have been included in Note 4, Fair Value
Measurements.
ASU 2016-13,
Measurement of
Credit Losses on
Financial
Instruments
This standard, issued in June 2016:
• Introduces a new current expected credit loss ("CECL") model to measure impairment on certain types of financial instruments,
• Requires an entity to estimate lifetime expected credit losses, under the new CECL model, based on relevant information about historical events, current conditions, and reasonable and
supportable forecasts,
• Modifies the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities, and
• Provides a simplified accounting model
for purchased financial assets with credit deterioration since their origination.
In addition, the FASB issued various amendments during 2018, 2019, and 2020 to clarify the provisions of ASU 2016-13.
January 1, 2020,
using the modified
retrospective method
for financial assets
measured at
amortized cost and
the prospective
method for
available-for-sale
debt securities.
The Company recorded a $8 decrease, net
of tax, to Unappropriated retained earnings
as of January 1, 2020 for the cumulative
effect of adopting ASU 2016-13. The
transition adjustment includes recognition
of an allowance for credit losses of $12
related to mortgage loans, net of the effect
of DAC/VOBA and other intangibles of
$2 and deferred income taxes of $2.

The provisions that required prospective
adoption had no effect on the Company's
financial condition, results of operations,
or cash flows.

In addition, disclosures have been updated
to reflect accounting policy changes made
as a result of the implementation of ASU
2016-13. (See the Significant Accounting
Policies section.)

Comparative information has not been
adjusted and continues to be reported under
previously applicable U.S. GAAP.
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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
StandardDescription of RequirementsEffective date and method of adoptionEffect on the financial statements or other significant matters
ASU 2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive IncomeThis standard, issued in February 2018, permits a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("Tax Reform"). Stranded tax effects arise because U.S. GAAP requires that the impact of a change in tax laws or rates on deferred tax liabilities and assets be reported in net income, even if related to items recognized within accumulated other comprehensive income. The amount of the reclassification would be based on the difference between the historical corporate income tax rate and the newly enacted 21% corporate income tax rate, applied to deferred tax liabilities and assets reported within accumulated other comprehensive income.January 1, 2019 with the change reported in the period of adoption.The impact to the January 1, 2019 Consolidated Balance Sheet was an increase to AOCI of $137, with a corresponding decrease to Retained earnings. The ASU did not have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, cash flows, or disclosures.
ASU 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging ActivitiesThis standard, issued in August 2017, enables entities to better portray risk management activities in their financial statements, as follows:
• Expands an entity's ability to hedge nonfinancial and financial risk components and reduces complexity in accounting for fair value hedges of interest rate risk,
• Eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness and generally requires the entire change in the fair value of a hedging instrument to be presented in the same income statement line as the hedged item, and
• Eases certain documentation and assessment requirements and modifies the accounting for components excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness, and modifies required disclosures.

In October 2018, the FASB issued an amendment which expands the list of U.S. benchmark interest rates permitted in the application of hedge accounting.
January 1, 2019,
using the modified
retrospective
method, with the
exception of the
presentation and
disclosure
requirements which
were adopted
prospectively.
The adoption had no effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. As a result of the adoption, the Company has updated its Derivatives accounting policy with respect to fair value and cash flow hedges. Other required disclosure changes have been included in Note 3, Derivative Financial Instruments.
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
StandardDescription of RequirementsEffective date and method of adoptionEffect on the financial statements or other significant matters
ASU 2016-02, LeasesThis standard, issued in February 2016, requires lessees to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with terms of more than 12 months. The lease liability will be measured as the present value of the lease payments, and the asset will be based on the liability. For income statement purposes, expense recognition will depend on the lessee's classification of the lease as either finance, with a front-loaded amortization expense pattern similar to current capital leases, or operating, with a straight-line expense pattern similar to current operating leases. Lessor accounting will be similar to the current model, and lessors will be required to classify leases as operating, direct financing, or sales-type.

ASU 2016-02 also replaces the sale-leaseback guidance to align with the new revenue recognition standard, addresses statement of operation and statement of cash flow classification, and requires additional disclosures for all leases. In addition, the FASB issued various amendments during 2018 to clarify and simplify the provisions and implementation guidance of ASU 2016-02.
January 1, 2019 using the modified retrospective method.The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
ASU 2016-01, Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial LiabilitiesThis standard, issued in January 2016, addresses certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments, including requiring:
• Equity investments (except those consolidated or accounted for under the equity method) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income.
• Elimination of the disclosure of methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value for financial instruments measured at amortized cost.
January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method, except for certain provisions that were required to be applied using the prospective method.The impact to the January 1, 2018 Consolidated Balance Sheet was a $12 increase, net of tax, to Retained earnings (deficit) with a corresponding decrease of $12, net of tax, to AOCI to recognize the unrealized gain associated with Equity securities. The provisions that required prospective adoption had no effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Under previous guidance, prior to January 1, 2018, Equity securities were classified as available for sale with changes in fair value recognized in Other comprehensive income.
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
StandardDescription of RequirementsEffective date and method of adoptionEffect on the financial statements or other significant matters
ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with CustomersThis standard, issued in May 2014, requires an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Revenue is recognized when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation under the contract. ASU 2014-09 also updated the accounting for certain costs associated with obtaining and fulfilling contracts with customers and requires disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. In addition, the FASB issued various amendments during 2016 to clarify the provisions and implementation guidance of ASU 2014-09. Revenue recognition for insurance contracts and financial instruments is explicitly scoped out of the guidance.January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method.The adoption had no impact on revenue recognition. However, the adoption resulted in a $95 increase in Other assets to capitalize costs to obtain and fulfill certain financial services contracts. This adjustment was offset by a related $19 increase in deferred tax liabilities, resulting in a net $76 increase to Retained earnings (deficit) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 1, 2018. In addition, disclosures have been updated to reflect accounting policy changes made as a result of the implementation of ASU 2014-09. (See the Significant Accounting Policies section.)

Comparative information has not been adjusted and continues to be reported under previous revenue recognition guidance. As of December 31, 2018, the adoption of ASU 2014-09 resulted in a $105 increase in Other assets, reduced by a related $22 decrease in Deferred income taxes, resulting in a net $83 increase to Retained earnings (deficit) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. For the year ended December 31, 2018 , the adoption resulted in a $3 increase in Operating expenses on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and had no impact on Net cash provided by operating activities.


Future Adoption of Accounting Pronouncements

The following table provides a description of future adoptions of new accounting standards that may have an impact on the Company's financial statements when adopted:
StandardDescription of RequirementsEffective date and transition provisionsEffect on the financial statements or other significant matters
ASU 2020-04,
Reference Rate
Reform
This standard, issued in March 2020, provides
temporary optional expedients and exceptions
for applying U.S. GAAP principles to contracts,
hedging relationships, and other transactions
affected by reference rate reform if certain
criteria are met.

In January, 2021, the FASB issued ASU
2021-01 which clarified the scope of relief
related to ASU 2020-04.
The amendments are
effective as of March 12,
2020, the issuance date of
the ASU. An entity may
elect to apply the
amendments prospectively
through December 31,
2022.
The Company expects that
it will elect to apply some of
the expedients and
exceptions provided in ASU
2020-04; however, the
Company is still evaluating
the guidance, and therefore,
the impact of the adoption
of ASU 2020-04 on the
Company’s financial
condition and results of
operations has not yet been
determined.
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
StandardDescription of RequirementsEffective date and transition provisionsEffect on the financial statements or other significant matters
ASU 2019-12,
Simplifying the
Accounting for
Income Taxes
This standard, issued in December 2019,
simplifies the accounting for income taxes by
eliminating certain exceptions to the general
principles and simplifying several aspects of
ASC 740, Income taxes, including requirements
related to the following:
• The intraperiod tax allocation exception to
the incremental approach,
• The tax basis step-up in goodwill obtained in
a transaction that is not a business combination,
• Hybrid tax regimes,
• Ownership changes in investments - changes
from a subsidiary to an equity method investment,
• Separate financial statements of entities not
subject to tax,
• Interim-period accounting for enacted
changes in tax law, and
• The year-to-date loss limitation in interimperiod tax accounting.
January 1, 2021 with early
adoption permitted. Early
adoption in an interim
period must reflect any
adjustments as of the
beginning of the annual
period. Initial adoption of
ASU 2019-12 is required
to be reported on a
prospective basis, except
for certain provisions that
are required to be applied
retrospectively or
modified retrospectively.
The Company intends to
adopt ASU 2019-12 as of
January 1, 2021 on a
prospective basis, except for
those provisions that are
required to be applied on a
retrospective or modified
retrospective basis. The
Company does not expect
ASU 2019-12 to have a
material impact on the
Company's financial
condition, results of
operations, or cash flows.
ASU 2018-12,
Targeted
Improvements to the Accounting for Long- Duration
Contracts
This standard, issued in August 2018, changes
the measurement and disclosures of insurance
liabilities and deferred acquisition costs ("DAC")
for long-duration contracts issued by insurers.
In November, 2020, the
FASB released ASU
2020-11, which deferred
the effective date of the
amendments in ASU
2018-12 for SEC filers to
fiscal years ending after
December 15, 2022,
including interim periods
within those fiscal years.
Initial adoption for the
liability for future policy
benefits and DAC is
required to be reported
using either a full
retrospective or modified
retrospective approach.
For market risk benefits,
full retrospective
application is required.
The implications of these
requirements, including
transition options, and
related potential financial
statement impacts are
currently being evaluated.
While it is not possible to
estimate the expected
impact of adoption at this
time, the Company believes
there is a reasonable
possibility that
implementation of ASU
2018-12 may result in a
significant impact on
Shareholder’s equity and
future earnings patterns.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)

2.    Investments

Fixed Maturities

Available-for-sale and FVO fixed maturities were as follows as of December 31, 2020:
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Capital
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Capital
Losses
Embedded Derivatives(2)
Fair
Value
Allowance for credit losses
Fixed maturities:
U.S. Treasuries$535 $186 $— $— $721 $— 
U.S. Government agencies and authorities18 — — 19 — 
State, municipalities and political subdivisions698 116 — — 814 — 
U.S. corporate public securities7,632 1,531 — 9,156 — 
U.S. corporate private securities3,870 536 27 — 4,379 — 
Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
2,539 413 — 2,951 — 
Foreign corporate private securities(1)
2,991 348 25 — 3,303 11 
Residential mortgage-backed securities4,071 171 15 11 4,237 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities2,712 207 26 — 2,893 — 
Other asset-backed securities1,500 28 — 1,520 
Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged26,566 3,537 107 11 29,993 14 
Less: Securities pledged169 52 — 220 — 
Total fixed maturities$26,397 $3,485 $106 $11 $29,773 $14 
(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
(2) Embedded derivatives within fixed maturity securities are reported with the host investment. The changes in fair value of embedded derivatives are reported in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.


















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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Available-for-sale and FVO fixed maturities were as follows as of December 31, 2019:
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Capital
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Capital
Losses
Embedded Derivatives(2)
Fair
Value
OTTI(3)(4)
Fixed maturities:
U.S. Treasuries$565 $129 $$— $691 $— 
U.S. Government agencies and authorities19 — — — 19 — 
State, municipalities and political subdivisions747 68 — — 815 — 
U.S. corporate public securities7,103 941 13 — 8,031 — 
U.S. corporate private securities3,776 306 16 — 4,066 — 
Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
2,417 265 — 2,679 — 
Foreign corporate private securities(1)
3,171 205 — 3,375 — 
Residential mortgage-backed securities3,685 125 11 11 3,810 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities2,381 122 — 2,500 — 
Other asset-backed securities1,472 15 13 — 1,474 
Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged25,336 2,176 63 11 27,460 
Less: Securities pledged749 85 — 828 — 
Total fixed maturities$24,587 $2,091 $57 $11 $26,632 $
(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
(2) Embedded derivatives within fixed maturity securities are reported with the host investment. The changes in fair value of embedded derivatives are reported in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3) Represents OTTI reported as a component of Other comprehensive income (loss).
(4) Amount excludes $194 of net unrealized gains on impaired available-for-sale securities.

The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturities, including securities pledged, as of December 31, 2020, are shown below by contractual maturity. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities as securities may be restructured, called or prepaid. Mortgage-backed securities ("MBS") and Other asset-backed securities ("ABS") are shown separately because they are not due at a single maturity date.
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Due to mature:
One year or less$788 $797 
After one year through five years3,421 3,686 
After five years through ten years5,244 5,980 
After ten years8,830 10,880 
Mortgage-backed securities6,783 7,130 
Other asset-backed securities1,500 1,520 
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged$26,566 $29,993 

The investment portfolio is monitored to maintain a diversified portfolio on an ongoing basis. Credit risk is mitigated by monitoring concentrations by issuer, sector and geographic stratification and limiting exposure to any one issuer. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not have any investments in a single issuer, other than obligations of the U.S.
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Government and government agencies, with a carrying value in excess of 10% of the Company's Consolidated Shareholder's equity.

The following tables present the composition of the U.S. and foreign corporate securities within the fixed maturity portfolio by industry category as of the dates indicated:
Amortized
Cost
Gross Unrealized Capital GainsGross Unrealized Capital LossesFair Value
December 31, 2020
Communications$950 $231 $$1,180 
Financial2,921 472 3,391 
Industrial and other companies7,284 1,155 13 8,426 
Energy1,571 259 22 1,808 
Utilities3,025 530 3,554 
Transportation929 128 20 1,037 
Total$16,680 $2,775 $59 $19,396 
December 31, 2019
Communications$1,002 $156 $— $1,158 
Financial2,650 302 — 2,952 
Industrial and other companies7,053 667 11 7,709 
Energy1,675 185 18 1,842 
Utilities2,913 294 3,206 
Transportation856 78 932 
Total$16,149 $1,682 $32 $17,799 

The Company has elected the FVO for certain of its fixed maturities to better match the measurement of assets and liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Certain collateralized mortgage obligations ("CMOs"), primarily interest-only and principal-only strips, are accounted for as hybrid instruments and reported at fair value with changes in the fair value recorded in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company invests in various categories of CMOs, including CMOs that are not agency-backed, that are subject to different degrees of risk from changes in interest rates and defaults. The principal risks inherent in holding CMOs are prepayment and extension risks related to significant decreases and increases in interest rates resulting in the prepayment of principal from the underlying mortgages, either earlier or later than originally anticipated. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, approximately 48.2% and 48.4%, respectively, of the Company's CMO holdings, were invested in the above mentioned types of CMOs such as interest-only or principal-only strips, that are subject to more prepayment and extension risk than traditional CMOs.

Public corporate fixed maturity securities are distinguished from private corporate fixed maturity securities based upon the manner in which they are transacted. Public corporate fixed maturity securities are issued initially through market intermediaries on a registered basis or pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and are traded on the secondary market through brokers acting as principal. Private corporate fixed maturity securities are originally issued by borrowers directly to investors pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, and are traded in the secondary market directly with counterparties, either without the participation of a broker or in agency transactions.

Repurchase Agreement

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not have any securities pledged in dollar rolls, repurchase agreement transactions or reverse repurchase agreements.
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Securities Pledged

The Company engages in securities lending whereby the initial collateral is required at a rate of 102% of the market value of the loaned securities.  The lending agent retains the collateral and invests it in high quality liquid assets on behalf of the Company. The market value of the loaned securities is monitored on a daily basis with additional collateral obtained or refunded as the market value of the loaned securities fluctuates. The lending agent indemnifies the Company against losses resulting from the failure of a counterparty to return securities pledged where collateral is insufficient to cover the loss. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the fair value of loaned securities was $143 and $715, respectively, and is included in Securities pledged on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

If cash is received as collateral, the lending agent retains the cash collateral and invests it in short-term liquid assets on behalf of the Company. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, cash collateral retained by the lending agent and invested in short-term liquid assets on the Company's behalf was $74 and $650, respectively, and is recorded in Short-term investments under securities loan agreements, including collateral delivered on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, liabilities to return collateral of $74 and $650, respectively, are included in Payables under securities loan agreements, including collateral held, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company accepts non-cash collateral in the form of securities. The securities retained as collateral by the lending agent may not be sold or re-pledged, except in the event of default, and are not reflected on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. This collateral generally consists of U.S. Treasury, U.S. Government agency securities and MBS pools. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the fair value of securities retained as collateral by the lending agent on the Company’s behalf was $70 and $91, respectively.

The following table presents borrowings under securities pledged transactions by asset class pledged for the dates indicated:
December 31, 2020(1)(2)
December 31, 2019(1)(2)
U.S. Treasuries$70 $109 
U.S. corporate public securities54 447 
Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments20 185 
Equity Securities— — 
Payables under securities loan agreements$144 $741 
(1) As of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, borrowings under securities lending transactions include cash collateral of $74 and $650, respectively.
(2) As of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, borrowings under securities lending transactions include non-cash collateral of $70 and $91, respectively.

The Company's securities lending activities are conducted on an overnight basis, and all securities loaned can be recalled at any time. The Company does not offset assets and liabilities associated with its securities lending program.

Variable Interest Entities ("VIEs")

The Company holds certain VIEs for investment purposes. VIEs may be in the form of private placement securities, structured securities, securitization transactions, or limited partnerships. The Company has reviewed each of its holdings and determined that consolidation of these investments in the Company's financial statements is not required, as the Company is not the primary beneficiary, because the Company does not have both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and the obligation or right to potentially significant losses or benefits, for any of its investments in VIEs. The Company did not provide any non-contractual financial support and its carrying value represents the Company's exposure to loss. The carrying value and ownership interest of these investments are included in Limited partnerships/corporations on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Income and losses recognized on these investments are reported in Net investment income on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Securitizations

The Company invests in various tranches of securitization entities, including Residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS"), Commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS") and ABS. Through its investments, the Company is not obligated to provide any financial or other support to these entities. Each of the RMBS, CMBS and ABS entities are thinly capitalized by design and considered VIEs. The Company's involvement with these entities is limited to that of a passive investor. The Company has no unilateral right to appoint or remove the servicer, special servicer or investment manager, which are generally viewed to have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the securitization entities' economic performance, in any of these entities, nor does the Company function in any of these roles. The Company, through its investments or other arrangements, does not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. Therefore, the Company is not the primary beneficiary and will not consolidate any of the RMBS, CMBS and ABS entities in which it holds investments. These investments are accounted for as investments available-for-sale as described in the Fair Value Measurements Note to these Consolidated Financial Statements and unrealized capital gains (losses) on these securities are recorded directly in AOCI, except for certain RMBS that are accounted for under the FVO for which changes in fair value are reflected in Other net realized gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss on these structured investments is limited to the amount of its investment.

Allowance for credit losses

The following table presents a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale fixed maturity securities for the period presented:
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Residential mortgage-backed securitiesCommercial mortgage-backed securitiesForeign corporate private securitiesOther asset-backed securitiesTotal
Balance as of January 1$— $— $— $— $— 
   Credit losses on securities for which credit losses were not previously recorded— 11 14 
   Initial allowance for credit losses recognized on financial assets accounted for as PCD (Purchased Credit Deteriorated)
— — — — — 
   Reductions for securities sold during the period— — — — — 
   Reductions for intent to sell or more likely than not will be required to sell securities prior to recovery of amortized cost— — — — — 
   Increase (decrease) on securities with allowance recorded in previous period— — — — — 
   Write-offs— — — — — 
   Recoveries of amounts previously written off— — — — — 
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Unrealized Capital Losses

Unrealized capital losses (including noncredit impairments), along with the fair value of fixed maturity securities, including securities pledged, by market sector and duration were as follows as of December 31, 2020:
Twelve Months or Less
Below Amortized Cost
More Than Twelve
Months Below
Amortized Cost
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Capital 
Losses
Number of securitiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Capital 
Losses
Number of securitiesFair
Value
Unrealized
Capital 
Losses
Number of securities
U.S. Treasuries$$— $— $— — $$— 
U.S. Government, agencies and authorities— — — — — — — — — 
State, municipalities and political subdivisions— — — — — 
U.S. corporate public securities199 182 22 221 186 
U.S. corporate private securities316 10 29 71 17 387 27 36 
Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments32 22 — 38 24 
Foreign corporate private securities176 25 20 — 179 25 21 
Residential mortgage-backed613 11 134 119 54 732 15 188 
Commercial mortgage-backed579 25 105 33 612 26 112 
Other asset-backed206 59  265 88 471 147 
Total$2,134 $78 555 $519 $29 163 $2,653 $107 718 

The Company concluded that an allowance for credit losses was unnecessary for these securities because the unrealized losses are not credit related.















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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Unrealized capital losses (including noncredit impairments), along with the fair value of fixed maturity securities, including securities pledged, by market sector and duration were as follows as of December 31, 2019:
Twelve Months or Less
Below Amortized Cost
More Than Twelve
Months Below
Amortized Cost
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Capital Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Capital Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Capital Losses
U.S. Treasuries$68 $$12 $— *$80 $
U.S. Government, agencies and authorities18 — *— — 18 — *
State, municipalities and political subdivisions21 — *— — 21 — *
U.S. corporate public securities97 131 10 228 13 
U.S. corporate private securities75 — *134 16 209 16 
Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments— *53 59 
Foreign corporate private securities21 — *56 77 
Residential mortgage-backed535 139 674 11 
Commercial mortgage-backed331 18 — *349 
Other asset-backed217 500 11 717 13 
Total$1,389 $17 $1,043 $46 $2,432 $63 
Total number of securities in an unrealized loss position289 278 567 
*Less than $1.

Based on the Company's quarterly evaluation of its securities in a unrealized loss position, described below, the Company concluded that these securities were not impaired as of December 31, 2020. The Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before recovery of their amortized cost bases. See the Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Note to these Consolidated Financial Statements for the policy used to evaluate whether the investments are impaired.

Gross unrealized capital losses on fixed maturities, including securities pledged, increased $44 from $63 to $107 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in gross unrealized capital losses was primarily due to higher interest rates in the longer end of the yield curve. As of December 31, 2020, $5 of the total $107 of gross unrealized losses were from 3 available-for-sale fixed maturity securities with an unrealized loss position of 20% or more of amortized cost for 12 months or greater.

Evaluating Securities for Impairments

The Company performs a regular evaluation, on a security-by-security basis, of its available-for-sale securities holdings, including fixed maturity securities in accordance with its impairment policy in order to evaluate whether such investments are impaired.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
The following table identifies the Company's impairments included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, excluding impairments included in Other comprehensive income (loss) by type for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
202020192018
ImpairmentNo. of SecuritiesImpairmentNo. of SecuritiesImpairmentNo. of Securities
State municipalities, and political subdivisions$— $— *$— — 
U.S. corporate public securities12 43 11 25 
U.S. corporate private securities— 16 — — 
Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
22 15 
Foreign corporate private securities(1)
— 18 11 
Residential mortgage-backed44 71 58 
Commercial mortgage-backed20 106 — *18 — *
Other asset-backed61 73 — *
Total$37 291 $40 235 $20 66 
Credit Impairments$— $20 $14 
Intent Impairments$37 $20 $
(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
*Less than $1.

The Company may sell securities during the period in which fair value has declined below amortized cost for fixed maturities. In certain situations, new factors, including changes in the business environment, can change the Company's previous intent to continue holding a security. Accordingly, these factors may lead the Company to record additional intent related capital losses.

For the year ended December 31, 2020 intent impairments in the amount of $26 were recorded on assets designated to be included in the reinsurance agreement associated with the Individual Life Transaction.

Troubled Debt Restructuring

The Company invests in high quality, well performing portfolios of commercial mortgage loans and private placements. Under certain circumstances, modifications are granted to these contracts. Each modification is evaluated as to whether a troubled debt restructuring has occurred. A modification is a troubled debt restructuring when the borrower is in financial difficulty and the creditor makes concessions. Generally, the types of concessions may include reducing the face amount or maturity amount of the debt as originally stated, reducing the contractual interest rate, extending the maturity date at an interest rate lower than current market interest rates and/or reducing accrued interest. The Company considers the amount, timing and extent of the concession granted in determining any impairment or changes in the specific valuation allowance recorded in connection with the troubled debt restructuring. A valuation allowance may have been recorded prior to the quarter when the loan is modified in a troubled debt restructuring. Accordingly, the carrying value (net of the specific valuation allowance) before and after modification through a troubled debt restructuring may not change significantly, or may increase if the expected recovery is higher than the pre-modification recovery assessment. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company had eight new commercial mortgage loan troubled debt restructurings with a pre-modification carrying value and post-modification carrying value of $45. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company had no new private placement troubled debt restructuring. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had one commercial mortgage loan troubled debt restructuring and had one private placement troubled debt restructuring.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company did not have any private placements modified in a troubled debt restructuring with a subsequent payment default. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had no commercial mortgage loans modified in a troubled debt restructuring with a subsequent payment default. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had one commercial mortgage loan modified in a troubled debt restructuring with a subsequent payment default.

Mortgage Loans on Real Estate

The Company diversifies its commercial mortgage loan portfolio by geographic region and property type to reduce concentration risk. The Company manages risk when originating commercial mortgage loans by generally lending only up to 75% of the estimated fair value of the underlying real estate. Subsequently, the Company continuously evaluates mortgage loans based on relevant current information including a review of loan-specific credit quality, property characteristics and market trends. The components to evaluate debt service coverage are received and reviewed at least annually to determine the level of risk.
Loan-to-value ("LTV") and debt service coverage ("DSC") ratios are measures commonly used to assess the risk and quality of mortgage loans. The LTV ratio, calculated at time of origination, is expressed as a percentage of the amount of the loan relative to the value of the underlying property. A LTV ratio in excess of 100% indicates the unpaid loan amount exceeds the underlying collateral. The DSC ratio, based upon the most recently received financial statements, is expressed as a percentage of the amount of a property’s net income to its debt service payments. A DSC ratio of less than 1.0 indicates that a property’s operations do not generate sufficient income to cover debt payments. These ratios are utilized as part of the review process described above.


















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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
The following tables present commercial mortgage loans by year of origination and LTV ratio as of the dates indicated.
As of December 31, 2020
Loan-to-Value Ratios
Year of Origination
0% - 50%
>50% - 60%
>60% - 70%
>70% - 80%
>80% and above
Total
2020$164 $206 $39 $— $— $409 
2019209 165 107 — — 481 
2018124 91 73 — — 288 
2017499 356 — — 861 
2016399 275 — — 675 
2015407 68 — — — 475 
2014 and prior1,167 323 15 — — 1,505 
Total$2,969 $1,484 $241 $— $— $4,694 
As of December 31, 2019
Loan-to-Value Ratios
Year of Origination
0% - 50%
>50% - 60%
>60% - 70%
>70% - 80%
>80% and above
Total
201985 96 145 170 26 522 
201888 110 133 14 349 
2017101 244 566 13 10 934 
201646 150 470 31 — 697 
201510 343 168 — 529 
2014 and prior134 252 1,093 154 — 1,633 
Total$380 $1,173 $2,552 $509 $50 $4,664 













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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
The following tables present commercial mortgage loans by year of origination and DSC ratio as of the dates indicated.
As of December 31, 2020
Debt Service Coverage Ratios
Year of Origination
>1.5x
>1.25x - 1.5x
>1.0x - 1.25x
<1.0x
Commercial mortgage loans secured by land or construction loansTotal
2020$298 $93 $18 $— $— $409 
2019319 77 36 49 — 481 
2018102 79 60 47 — 288 
2017494 204 103 60 — 861 
2016591 53 31 — — 675 
2015445 23 — — 475 
2014 and prior1,231 155 72 47 — 1,505 
Total$3,480 $684 $320 $210 $— $4,694 
As of December 31, 2019
Debt Service Coverage Ratios
Year of Origination
>1.5x
>1.25x - 1.5x
>1.0x - 1.25x
<1.0x
Commercial mortgage loans secured by land or construction loansTotal
2019353 127 42 — — 522 
2018236 60 50 — 349 
2017481 238 133 82 — 934 
2016615 59 23 — — 697 
2015492 32 — — 529 
2014 and prior1,358 128 88 59 — 1,633 
Total$3,535 $587 $346 $196 $— $4,664 








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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
The following tables present the commercial mortgage loans by year of origination and U.S. region as of the dates indicated.
As of December 31, 2020
U.S. Region
Year of OriginationPacificSouth AtlanticMiddle AtlanticWest South CentralMountainEast North CentralNew EnglandWest North CentralEast South CentralTotal
2020$84 $159 $35 $37 $32 $29 $$12 $20 $409 
201963 122 11 137 54 39 17 11 27 481 
201849 98 57 34 26 11 13 — 288 
201799 98 352 136 74 60 37 — 861 
2016156 127 180 32 72 72 21 675 
2015109 133 100 30 42 48 — 475 
2014 and prior417 290 226 111 156 132 40 104 29 1,505 
Total$977 $1,027 $961 $517 $456 $391 $81 $202 $82 $4,694 
As of December 31, 2019
U.S. Region
Year of OriginationPacificSouth AtlanticMiddle AtlanticWest South CentralMountainEast North CentralNew EnglandWest North CentralEast South CentralTotal
201963 127 26 155 53 43 18 11 26 522 
201850 132 60 43 26 11 — 12 15 349 
2017103 99 396 151 77 60 43 — 934 
2016158 132 187 32 75 77 21 697 
2015125 160 103 34 43 50 10 — 529 
2014 and prior445 316 247 122 168 142 42 121 30 1,633 
Total$944 $966 $1,019 $537 $442 $383 $84 $212 $77 $4,664 





















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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
The following tables present the commercial mortgage loans by year of origination and property type as of the dates indicated.
As of December 31, 2020
Property Type
Year of OriginationRetailIndustrialApartmentsOfficeHotel/MotelOtherMixed UseTotal
2020$51 $73 $141 $144 $— $— $— $409 
201932 73 283 71 22 — — 481 
201849 78 124 17 17 — 288 
2017102 415 204 136 — — 861 
2016129 244 138 144 675 
2015121 180 65 51 17 41 — 475 
2014 and prior671 125 273 210 62 125 39 1,505 
Total$1,155 $1,188 $1,228 $773 $117 $190 $43 $4,694 
As of December 31, 2019
Property Type
Year of OriginationRetailIndustrialApartmentsOfficeHotel/MotelOtherMixed UseTotal
201933 90 299 81 19 — — 522 
201852 91 152 32 18 — 349 
2017104 461 218 147 — — 934 
2016131 254 147 146 697 
2015148 185 69 62 23 42 — 529 
2014 and prior730 135 300 229 69 130 40 1,633 
Total$1,198 $1,216 $1,185 $697 $127 $197 $44 $4,664 


The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for losses for commercial mortgage loans for the periods indicated:
2020
Allowance for credit losses, balance at January 1$12 
(1)
Credit losses on mortgage loans for which credit losses were not previously recorded
Increase (decrease) on mortgage loans with allowance recorded in previous period52 
Provision for expected credit losses69 
Write-offs(2)
Recoveries of amounts previously written-off— 
Allowance for credit losses, balance at December 31$67 
(1) On January 1, 2020, as a result of implementing ASU 2016-13 Measurement of Credit Losses of Financial Instruments, the Company recorded a transition adjustment on a continuing basis for Allowance for credit losses on mortgage loans on real estate of $12.

While still heavily impacted by COVID-19, the Commercial Mortgage Loan portfolio allowance increased by $28 during the fourth quarter as certain sectors of the economy resumed operations, albeit at lower than pre-pandemic levels. We continue to observe distress in the hotel sector.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
To provide temporary financial assistance to our commercial mortgage loans borrowers adversely affected by COVID-19 related stress, the Company has provided payment forbearance to approximately 7% of the outstanding principal amount of our commercial mortgage loans. Deferred payment amounts are expected to be repaid across the 12 months following the end of the agreed upon forbearance period. No modifications to any commercial mortgage loans have been made as of the issuance date of this filing.

The following table presents past due commercial mortgage loans as of the dates indicated:
December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Delinquency:
Current$4,691 $4,664 
30-59 days past due— — 
60-89 days past due— — 
Greater than 90 days past due— 
Total$4,694 $4,664 

Commercial mortgage loans are placed on non-accrual status when 90 days in arrears if the Company has concerns regarding the collectability of future payments, or if a loan has matured without being paid off or extended. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had one commercial mortgage loans in non-accrual status. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had no commercial mortgage loans in non-accrual status. There was no interest income recognized on loans in non-accrual status for the years ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

As of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had no commercial mortgage loans that were over 90 days or more past due but are not on non-accrual status. The Company had no commercial mortgage loans on non-accrual status for which there is no related allowance for credit losses as of December 31, 2020.

Net Investment Income

The following table summarizes Net investment income for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
202020192018
Fixed maturities$1,603 $1,432 $1,363 
Equity securities
Mortgage loans on real estate200 224 220 
Policy loans12 
Short-term investments and cash equivalents
Other107 91 95 
Gross investment income1,933 1,763 1,695 
Less: investment expenses75 74 72 
Net investment income$1,858 $1,689 $1,623 

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had $1 and $0, respectively, of investments in fixed maturities that did not produce net investment income. Fixed maturities are moved to a non-accrual status when the investment defaults.

Interest income on fixed maturities is recorded when earned using an effective yield method, giving effect to amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. Such interest income is recorded in Net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Net Realized Capital Gains (Losses)

Net realized capital gains (losses) comprise the difference between the amortized cost of investments and proceeds from sale and redemption, as well as losses incurred due to the credit-related and intent-related impairment of investments. Realized investment gains and losses are also primarily generated from changes in fair value of embedded derivatives within products and fixed maturities, changes in fair value of fixed maturities recorded at FVO and changes in fair value including accruals on derivative instruments, except for effective cash flow hedges. Net realized capital gains (losses) also include changes in fair value of equity securities. The cost of the investments on disposal is generally determined based on first-in-first-out ("FIFO") methodology.

Net realized capital gains (losses) were as follows for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
202020192018
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, including securities pledged$(23)$11 $(69)
Fixed maturities, at fair value option(257)(47)(227)
Equity securities(16)(4)
Derivatives49 (82)(36)
Embedded derivatives - fixed maturities— (4)
Guaranteed benefit derivatives(27)(11)94 
Mortgage Loans(56)— — 
Other investments(1)
Net realized capital gains (losses)$(310)$(144)$(242)

Proceeds from the sale of fixed maturities, available-for-sale, and equity securities and the related gross realized gains and losses, before tax were as follows for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
202020192018
Proceeds on sales$1,512 $2,418 $2,498 
Gross gains85 30 14 
Gross losses59 25 50 
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
3.    Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company primarily enters into the following types of derivatives:

Interest rate swaps: Interest rate swaps are used by the Company primarily to reduce market risks from changes in interest rates and to alter interest rate exposure arising from mismatches between assets and/or liabilities. Interest rate swaps are also used to hedge the interest rate risk associated with the value of assets it owns or in an anticipation of acquiring them. Using interest rate swaps, the Company agrees with another party to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed rate and floating rate interest payments, calculated by reference to an agreed upon notional principal amount. These transactions are entered into pursuant to master agreements that provide for a single net payment to be made to/from the counterparty at each due date. The Company utilizes these contracts in qualifying hedging relationships as well as non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Foreign exchange swaps: The Company uses foreign exchange or currency swaps to reduce the risk of change in the value, yield or cash flows associated with certain foreign denominated invested assets. Foreign exchange swaps represent contracts that require the exchange of foreign currency cash flows against U.S. dollar cash flows at regular periods, typically quarterly or semi-annually. The Company utilizes these contracts in qualifying hedging relationships as well as non-qualifying hedging relationships.

Futures: The Company uses interest rate futures contracts to hedge its exposure to market risks due to changes in interest rates. The Company enters into exchange traded futures with regulated futures commissions that are members of the exchange. The Company also posts initial and variation margins, with the exchange, on a daily basis. The Company utilizes exchange-traded futures in non-qualifying hedging relationships. The Company may also use futures contracts as a hedge against an increase in certain equity indices.
.
Managed custody guarantees ("MCGs"): The Company issues certain credited rate guarantees on variable fixed income portfolios that represent stand-alone derivatives. The market value is partially determined by, among other things, levels of or changes in interest rates, prepayment rates and credit ratings/spreads.

Embedded derivatives: The Company also invests in certain fixed maturity instruments and has issued certain products that contain embedded derivatives for which market value is at least partially determined by, among other things, levels of or changes in domestic and/or foreign interest rates (short-term or long-term), exchange rates, prepayment rates, equity rates, or credit ratings/spreads. In addition, the Company has entered into coinsurance with funds withheld arrangements, which contain embedded derivatives.

The Company's use of derivatives is limited mainly to economic hedging to reduce the Company's exposure to cash flow variability of assets and liabilities, interest rate risk, credit risk, exchange rate risk and equity market risk. It is the Company's policy not to offset amounts recognized for derivative instruments and amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral or the obligation to return cash collateral arising from derivative instruments executed with the same counterparty under a master netting arrangement, which provides the Company with the legal right of offset. However, in accordance with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange ("CME") rules related to the variation margin payments, the Company is required to adjust the derivative balances with the variation margin payments related to its cleared derivatives executed through CME.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
The notional amounts and fair values of derivatives were as follows as of the dates indicated:
December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Notional
Amount
Asset
Fair Value
Liability
Fair Value
Notional
Amount
Asset
Fair Value
Liability
Fair Value
Derivatives: Qualifying for hedge accounting(1)
Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate contracts$18 $— $— $23 $— $— 
Foreign exchange contracts628 36 652 10 18 
Derivatives: Non-qualifying for hedge accounting(1)
Interest rate contracts14,155 137 171 18,640 210 261 
Foreign exchange contracts83 — 54 — 
Equity contracts55 63 
Credit contracts188 — 182 — 
Embedded derivatives and Managed custody guarantees:      
Within fixed maturity investmentsN/A11 — N/A11 — 
Within productsN/A— 59 N/A— 33 
Within reinsurance agreementsN/A— — N/A— 23 
Managed custody guaranteesN/A— N/A— — 
Total$156 $279 $235 $341 
(1)     Open derivative contracts are reported as Derivatives assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value.
N/A - Not Applicable

Based on the notional amounts, a substantial portion of the Company’s derivative positions was not designated or did not qualify for hedge accounting as part of a hedging relationship as of December 31, 2020 and 2019. The Company utilizes derivative contracts mainly to hedge exposure to variability in cash flows, interest rate risk, credit risk, foreign exchange risk and equity market risk. The majority of derivatives used by the Company are designated as product hedges, which hedge the exposure arising from insurance liabilities or guarantees embedded in the contracts the Company offers through various product lines. These derivatives do not qualify for hedge accounting as they do not meet the criteria of being "highly effective" as outlined in ASC Topic 815, but do provide an economic hedge, which is in line with the Company’s risk management objectives. The Company also uses derivatives contracts to hedge its exposure to various risks associated with the investment portfolio. The Company does not seek hedge accounting treatment for certain of these derivatives as they generally do not qualify for hedge accounting due to the criteria required under the portfolio hedging rules outlined in ASC Topic 815. The Company also uses credit default swaps coupled with other investments in order to produce the investment characteristics of otherwise permissible investments that do not qualify as effective accounting hedges under ASC Topic 815.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Although the Company has not elected to net its derivative exposures, the notional amounts and fair values of Over-The-Counter ("OTC") and cleared derivatives excluding exchange traded contracts are presented in the tables below as of the dates indicated:
December 31, 2020
Notional AmountAsset Fair ValueLiability Fair Value
Credit contracts$188 $— $
Equity contracts55 
Foreign exchange contracts711 39 
Interest rate contracts12,567 137 171 
145 216 
Counterparty netting(1)
(141)(141)
Cash collateral netting(1)
(1)(43)
Securities collateral netting(1)
— (28)
Net receivables/payables$$
(1)Represents the netting of receivable balances with payable balances, net of collateral, for the same counterparty under eligible netting agreements.
December 31, 2019
Notional AmountAsset Fair ValueLiability Fair Value
Credit contracts$182 $— $
Equity contracts63 
Foreign exchange contracts706 10 19 
Interest rate contracts17,621 210 261 
224 285 
Counterparty netting(1)
(217)(217)
Cash collateral netting(1)
(6)(58)
Securities collateral netting(1)
— (5)
Net receivables/payables$$
(1)Represents the netting of receivable balances with payable balances, net of collateral, for the same counterparty under eligible netting agreements.

Collateral

Under the terms of the OTC Derivative International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. ("ISDA") agreements, the Company may receive from, or deliver to, counterparties collateral to assure that terms of the ISDA agreements will be met with regard to the Credit Support Annex ("CSA"). The terms of the CSA call for the Company to pay interest on any cash received equal to the Federal Funds rate. To the extent cash collateral is received and delivered, it is included in Payables under securities loan agreements, including collateral held and Short-term investments under securities loan agreements, including collateral delivered, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and is reinvested in short-term investments. Collateral held is used in accordance with the CSA to satisfy any obligations. Investment grade bonds owned by the Company are the source of noncash collateral posted, which is reported in Securities pledged on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2020, the Company held $5 and delivered $43 of net cash collateral related to OTC derivative contracts and cleared derivative contracts, respectively. As of December 31, 2019, the Company held $7 and $55 of net cash collateral related to OTC derivative contracts and cleared derivative contracts, respectively. In addition, as of December 31, 2020, the Company delivered $77 of securities and held no securities as collateral. As of December 31, 2019, the Company delivered $113 of securities and held no securities as collateral.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
The location and effect of derivatives qualifying for hedge accounting on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income are as follows for the period indicated:

Year Ended December 31
20202019
Interest Rate ContractsForeign Exchange ContractsInterest Rate ContractsForeign Exchange Contracts
Derivatives: Qualifying for hedge accounting
Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income into IncomeNet Investment IncomeNet Investment Income and Other Net Realized Capital Gains/(Losses)Net Investment IncomeNet Investment Income and Other Net Realized Capital Gains/(Losses)
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income$$(23)$$— 
Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income— — 10 
Interest Rate ContractsForeign Exchange Contracts
The location and amount of gain (loss) recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for derivatives qualifying for
hedge accounting are as follows for the period indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
20202019
Net Investment IncomeOther net realized capital gains/(losses)Net Investment IncomeOther net realized capital gains/(losses)
Total amounts of line items presented in the statement of operations in which the effects of cash flow hedges are recorded
$1,858 $(273)$1,689 $(101)
Derivatives: Qualifying for hedge accounting
Cash flow hedges:
Foreign exchange contracts:
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into income
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
The location and effect of derivatives not designated as hedging instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations are as follows for the periods indicated:
Location of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in Income on DerivativeYear Ended December 31,
202020192018
Derivatives: Non-qualifying for hedge accounting
Interest rate contractsOther net realized capital gains (losses)$51 $(85)$(44)
Foreign exchange contracts
Other net realized capital gains (losses)(2)
Equity contractsOther net realized capital gains (losses)— — 
Credit contracts
Other net realized capital gains (losses)(1)
Embedded derivatives and Managed custody guarantees:
Within fixed maturity investments
Other net realized capital gains (losses)— (4)
Within products
Other net realized capital gains (losses)(23)(11)94 
Within reinsurance agreements
Policyholder benefits23 (102)58 
Managed custody guaranteesOther net realized capital gains (losses)(4)— — 
Total
$48 $(193)$104 

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
4.    Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the Company's hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2020:
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
U.S. Treasuries$548 $173 $— $721 
U.S. Government agencies and authorities— 19 — 19 
State, municipalities and political subdivisions— 814 — 814 
U.S. corporate public securities— 9,099 57 9,156 
U.S. corporate private securities — 3,093 1,286 4,379 
Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
— 2,951 — 2,951 
Foreign corporate private securities (1)
— 3,008 295 3,303 
Residential mortgage-backed securities— 4,204 33 4,237 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities— 2,893 — 2,893 
Other asset-backed securities— 1,483 37 1,520 
Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged548 27,737 1,708 29,993 
Equity securities17 — 99 116 
Derivatives:
Interest rate contracts130 — 137 
Foreign exchange contracts— — 
Equity contracts— — 
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term investments under securities loan agreements610 16 — 626 
Assets held in separate accounts81,096 6,001 222 87,319 
Total assets$82,278 $33,892 $2,029 $118,199 
Percentage of Level to total69 %29 %%100 %
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
FIA$— $— $10 $10 
Stabilizer and MCGs— — 53 53 
Other derivatives:
Interest rate contracts— 171 — 171 
Foreign exchange contracts— 39 — 39 
Equity contracts— — 
Credit contracts— — 
Embedded derivative on reinsurance— — — — 
Total liabilities$— $216 $63 $279 
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
The following table presents the Company's hierarchy for its assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as
of December 31, 2019:
Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Assets:
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
U.S. Treasuries$536 $155 $— $691 
U.S. Government agencies and authorities— 19 — 19 
State, municipalities and political subdivisions— 815 — 815 
U.S. corporate public securities— 7,984 47 8,031 
U.S. corporate private securities— 3,064 1,002 4,066 
Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
— 2,679 — 2,679 
Foreign corporate private securities (1)
— 3,185 190 3,375 
Residential mortgage-backed securities— 3,794 16 3,810 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities— 2,500 — 2,500 
Other asset-backed securities— 1,426 48 1,474 
Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged536 25,621 1,303 27,460 
Equity securities, available-for-sale17 — 63 80 
Derivatives:
Interest rate contracts209 — 210 
Foreign exchange contracts— 10 — 10 
Equity contracts— — 
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term investments under securities loan agreements1,429 — — 1,429 
Assets held in separate accounts72,448 6,150 115 78,713 
Total assets$74,431 $31,994 $1,481 $107,906 
Percentage of Level to total69 %30 %%100 %
Liabilities:
Derivatives:
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
FIA$— $— $11 $11 
Stabilizer and MCGs— — 22 22 
Other derivatives:
Interest rate contracts— 261 — 261 
Foreign exchange contracts— 19 — 19 
Equity contracts— — 
Credit contracts— — 
Embedded derivative on reinsurance— 23 — 23 
Total liabilities$— $308 $33 $341 
(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Valuation of Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value

Certain assets and liabilities are measured at estimated fair value on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The exit price and the transaction (or entry) price will be the same at initial recognition in many circumstances. However, in certain cases, the transaction price may not represent fair value. The fair value of a liability is based on the amount that would be paid to transfer a liability to a third-party with an equal credit standing. Fair value is required to be a market-based measurement that is determined based on a hypothetical transaction at the measurement date, from a market participant's perspective. The Company considers three broad valuation approaches when a quoted price is unavailable: (i) the market approach, (ii) the income approach and (iii) the cost approach. The Company determines the most appropriate valuation technique to use, given the instrument being measured and the availability of sufficient inputs. The Company prioritizes the inputs to fair valuation approaches and allows for the use of unobservable inputs to the extent that observable inputs are not available.

The Company utilizes a number of valuation methodologies to determine the fair values of its financial assets and liabilities in conformity with the concepts of exit price and the fair value hierarchy as prescribed in ASC Topic 820. Valuations are obtained from third-party commercial pricing services, brokers and industry-standard, vendor-provided software that models the value based on market observable inputs. The valuations obtained from third-party commercial pricing services are non-binding. The Company reviews the assumptions and inputs used by third-party commercial pricing services for each reporting period in order to determine an appropriate fair value hierarchy level. The documentation and analysis obtained from third-party commercial pricing services are reviewed by the Company, including in-depth validation procedures confirming the observability of inputs. The valuations are reviewed and validated monthly through the internal valuation committee price variance review, comparisons to internal pricing models, back testing to recent trades or monitoring of trading volumes.

The valuation approaches and key inputs for each category of assets or liabilities that are classified within Level 2 and Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are presented below.

For fixed maturities classified as Level 2 assets, fair values are determined using a matrix-based market approach, based on prices obtained from third-party commercial pricing services and the Company’s matrix and analytics-based pricing models, which in each case incorporate a variety of market observable information as valuation inputs. The market observable inputs used for these fair value measurements, by fixed maturity asset class, are as follows:

U.S. Treasuries: Fair value is determined using third-party commercial pricing services, with the primary inputs being stripped interest and principal U.S. Treasury yield curves that represent a U.S. Treasury zero-coupon curve.

U.S. government agencies and authorities, State, municipalities and political subdivisions: Fair value is determined using third-party commercial pricing services, with the primary inputs being U.S. Treasury yield curves, trades of comparable securities, credit spreads off benchmark yields and issuer ratings.

U.S. corporate public securities, Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments: Fair value is determined using third-party commercial pricing services, with the primary inputs being benchmark yields, trades of comparable securities, issuer ratings, bids and credit spreads off benchmark yields.

U.S. corporate private securities and Foreign corporate private securities: Fair values are determined using a matrix and analytics-based pricing model. The model incorporates the current level of risk-free interest rates, current corporate credit spreads, credit quality of the issuer and cash flow characteristics of the security. The model also considers a liquidity spread, the value of any collateral, the capital structure of the issuer, the presence of guarantees, and prices and quotes for comparably rated publicly traded securities.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
RMBS, CMBS and ABS: Fair value is determined using third-party commercial pricing services, with the primary inputs being credit spreads off benchmark yields, prepayment speed assumptions, current and forecasted loss severity, debt service coverage ratios, collateral type, payment priority within tranche and the vintage of the loans underlying the security.

Generally, the Company does not obtain more than one vendor price from pricing services per instrument. The Company uses a hierarchy process in which prices are obtained from a primary vendor and, if that vendor is unable to provide the price, the next vendor in the hierarchy is contacted until a price is obtained or it is determined that a price cannot be obtained from a commercial pricing service. When a price cannot be obtained from a commercial pricing service, independent broker quotes are solicited.  Securities priced using independent broker quotes are classified as Level 3.

Fair values of privately placed bonds are determined primarily using a matrix-based pricing model and are generally classified as Level 2 assets. The model considers the current level of risk-free interest rates, current corporate spreads, the credit quality of the issuer and cash flow characteristics of the security. Also considered are factors such as the net worth of the borrower, the value of collateral, the capital structure of the borrower, the presence of guarantees and the Company's evaluation of the borrower's ability to compete in its relevant market. Using this data, the model generates estimated market values which the Company considers reflective of the fair value of each privately placed bond.

Equity securities: Level 2 and Level 3 equity securities, typically private equities or equity securities not traded on an exchange, are valued by other sources such as analytics or brokers.

Derivatives: Derivatives are carried at fair value, which is determined using the Company's derivative accounting system in conjunction with observable key financial data from third party sources, such as yield curves, exchange rates, S&P 500 Index prices, London Interbank Offered Rates ("LIBOR") and Overnight Index Swap ("OIS") rates. The Company uses OIS for valuations of collateralized interest rate derivatives, which are obtained from third-party sources. For those derivatives that are unable to be valued by the accounting system, the Company typically utilizes values established by third-party brokers. Counterparty credit risk is considered and incorporated in the Company's valuation process through counterparty credit rating requirements and monitoring of overall exposure. It is the Company's policy to transact only with investment grade counterparties with a credit rating of A- or better. The Company's nonperformance risk is also considered and incorporated in the Company's valuation process. The Company also has certain credit default swaps and options that are priced by third party vendors or by using models that primarily use market observable inputs, but contain inputs that are not observable to market participants, which have been classified as Level 3. The remaining derivative instruments are valued based on market observable inputs and are classified as Level 2.

Guaranteed benefit derivatives: The index-crediting feature in the Company's FIA contract is an embedded derivative that is required to be accounted for separately from the host contract. The fair value of the obligation is calculated based on actuarial and capital market assumptions related to the projected cash flows, including benefits and related contract charges, over the anticipated life of the related contracts. The cash flow estimates are produced by market implied assumptions. These derivatives are classified as Level 3 liabilities in the fair value hierarchy.

The Company records reserves for Stabilizer and MCG contracts containing guaranteed credited rates. The guarantee is treated as an embedded derivative or a stand-alone derivative (depending on the underlying product) and is required to be reported at fair value. The estimated fair value is determined based on the present value of projected future claims, minus the present value of future guaranteed premiums. At inception of the contract, the Company projects a guaranteed premium to be equal to the present value of the projected future claims. The income associated with the contracts is projected using relevant actuarial and capital market assumptions, including benefits and related contract charges, over the anticipated life of the related contracts. The cash flow estimates are produced by using stochastic techniques under a variety of risk neutral scenarios and other market implied assumptions. These derivatives are classified as Level 3 liabilities.

The discount rate used to determine the fair value of the embedded derivatives and stand-alone derivative includes an adjustment for nonperformance risk. The nonperformance risk adjustment incorporates a blend of observable, similarly rated peer holding company credit spreads, adjusted to reflect the credit quality of the Company, as well as an adjustment to reflect the non-default spreads and the priority and recovery rates of policyholder claims.

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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Embedded derivatives on reinsurance: The carrying value of embedded derivatives is estimated based upon the change in the fair value of the assets supporting the funds withheld payable under reinsurance agreements. The fair value of the embedded derivatives is based on market observable inputs and is classified as Level 2.

Level 3 Financial Instruments

The fair values of certain assets and liabilities are determined using prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement (i.e., Level 3 as defined by ASC Topic 820), including but not limited to liquidity spreads for investments within markets deemed not currently active. These valuations, whether derived internally or obtained from a third-party, use critical assumptions that are not widely available to estimate market participant expectations in valuing the asset or liability. In addition, the Company has determined, for certain financial instruments, an active market is such a significant input to determine fair value that the presence of an inactive market may lead to classification in Level 3. In light of the methodologies employed to obtain the fair values of financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3, additional information is presented below.


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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
The following table summarizes the change in fair value of the Company's Level 3 assets and liabilities and transfers in and out of Level 3 for the period indicated:
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Fair Value
as of
January 1
Total
Realized/Unrealized
Gains (Losses) Included in:
PurchasesIssuancesSalesSettlementsTransfers into Level 3Transfers out of Level 3Fair Value as of December 31
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings(3)
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in OCI(3)
Net IncomeOCI
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
U.S. Corporate public securities$47 $— $$— $— $(10)$(11)$27 $— $57 $— $
U.S. Corporate private securities1,002 — 33 255 — (9)(89)294 (200)1,286 — 33 
Foreign corporate public securities and foreign governments(1)
— — — — — — — — — — — — 
Foreign corporate private securities(1)
190 (9)(21)190 — (11)(4)(44)295 (21)
Residential mortgage-backed securities16 (7)— 32 — — — — (8)33 (7)— 
Commercial mortgage-backed securities— — — — — — — — — — — — 
Other asset-backed securities48 — — — — (15)— — 37 — — 
Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged1,303 (16)16 481 — (30)(119)325 (252)1,708 (5)16 
Equity securities63 — 35 — — (1)— — 99 — 
Derivatives:
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
Stabilizer and MCGs(2)
(22)(29)— — (2)— — — — (53)— — 
FIA(2)
(11)— — (2)— — — (10)— — 
Assets held in separate accounts(4)
115 — — 161 — (2)— (55)222 — — 
(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
(2) All gains and losses on Level 3 liabilities are classified as realized gains (losses) for the purpose of this disclosure because it is impracticable to track realized and unrealized gains (losses) separately on a contract-by-contract basis. These amounts are included in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3) For financial instruments still held as of December 31, amounts are included in Net investment income and Total net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations or Unrealized gains (losses) on securities in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(4) The investment income and realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income (loss) for separate account assets are offset by an equal amount for separate account liabilities, which results in a net zero impact on Net income (loss) for the Company.


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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
The following table summarizes the change in fair value of the Company's Level 3 assets and liabilities and transfers in and out of Level 3 for the period indicated:
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Fair Value
as of
January 1
Total
Realized/Unrealized
Gains (Losses) Included in:
PurchasesIssuancesSalesSettlements
Transfers into Level 3(3)
Transfers out of Level 3(3)
Fair Value as of December 31
Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) Included in Earnings(4)
Net IncomeOCI
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged:
U.S. Corporate public securities$28 $— $$— $— $— $(7)$23 $— $47 $— 
U.S. Corporate private securities771 (1)62 246 — (14)(61)(9)1,002 (1)
Foreign corporate private securities(1)
124 (17)31 108 — (56)— — — 190 
Residential mortgage-backed securities10 (3)— — — — — — 16 (4)
Commercial mortgage-backed securities12 —  —  — — — — — (12)— — 
Other asset-backed securities94 — — — — — (2)— (44)48 — 
Total fixed maturities, including securities pledged1,039 (21)96 363 — (70)(70)31 (65)1,303 (4)
Equity securities, available-for-sale50 (16)— 29 — — — — — 63 (16)
Derivatives:
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
Stabilizer and MCGs(2)
(4)(16)— — (2)— — — — (22)— 
FIA(2)
(11)— — (5)— — — — (11)— 
Assets held in separate accounts(5)
61 — 79 — (2)— (30)115 — 
(1) Primarily U.S. dollar denominated.
(2) All gains and losses on Level 3 liabilities are classified as realized gains (losses) for the purpose of this disclosure because it is impracticable to track realized and unrealized gains (losses) separately on a contract-by-contract basis. These amounts are included in Other net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(3) The Company’s policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out as of the beginning of the reporting period.
(4) For financial instruments still held as of December 31, amounts are included in Net investment income and Total net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(5) The investment income and realized gains (losses) and change in unrealized gains (losses) included in net income (loss) for separate account assets are offset by an equal amount for separate account liabilities, which results in a net zero impact on Net income (loss) for the Company.
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the transfers in and out of Level 3 for fixed maturities and separate accounts were due to the variation in inputs relied upon for valuation each quarter. Securities that are primarily valued using independent broker quotes when prices are not available from one of the commercial pricing services are reflected as transfers into Level 3. When securities are valued using more widely available information, the securities are transferred out of Level 3 and into Level 1 or 2, as appropriate.

Significant Unobservable Inputs

The Company's Level 3 fair value measurements of its fixed maturities, equity securities and equity and credit derivative contracts are primarily based on broker quotes for which the quantitative detail of the unobservable inputs is neither provided nor reasonably corroborated, thus negating the ability to perform a sensitivity analysis. The Company performs a review of broker quotes by performing a monthly price variance comparison and back tests broker quotes to recent trade prices.

Other Financial Instruments

The following disclosures are made in accordance with the requirements of ASC Topic 825 which requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

ASC Topic 825 excludes certain financial instruments, including insurance contracts and all nonfinancial instruments from its disclosure requirements. Accordingly, the aggregate fair value amounts presented do not represent the underlying value of the Company.



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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
The carrying values and estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of the dates indicated:
December 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Assets:
Fixed maturities, including securities pledged$29,993 $29,993 $27,460 $27,460 
Equity securities116 116 80 80 
Mortgage loans on real estate4,694 5,013 4,664 4,912 
Policy loans187 187 205 205 
Cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and short-term investments under securities loan agreements626 626 1,429 1,429 
Derivatives145 145 224 224 
Short-term loan to affiliate653 653 69 69 
Other investments43 43 43 43 
Assets held in separate accounts87,319 87,319 78,713 78,713 
Liabilities:
Investment contract liabilities:
Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities(1)
28,169 36,741 26,337 32,697 
Funding agreements with fixed maturities795 796 877 876 
Supplementary contracts, immediate annuities and other288 345 312 384 
Deposit liabilities— — 76 152 
Derivatives:
Guaranteed benefit derivatives:
FIA10 10 11 11 
Stabilizer and MCGs53 53 22 22 
Other derivatives216 216 285 285 
Short-term debt(2)
Long-term debt(2)
Embedded derivatives on reinsurance2323
(1) Certain amounts included in Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuities are also reflected within the Guaranteed benefit derivatives section of the table above.
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
The following table presents the classification of financial instruments which are not carried at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Financial InstrumentClassification
Mortgage loans on real estateLevel 3
Policy loansLevel 2
Other investmentsLevel 2
Funding agreements without fixed maturities and deferred annuitiesLevel 3
Funding agreements with fixed maturitiesLevel 2
Supplementary contracts, immediate annuities and otherLevel 3
Deposit liabilitiesLevel 3
Short-term debt and Long-term debtLevel 2

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)

5.    Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired

The following table presents a rollforward of DAC and VOBA for the periods indicated:
DACVOBATotal
Balance at January 1, 2018$385 $367 $752 
Deferrals of commissions and expenses55 61 
Amortization:
Amortization, excluding unlocking(75)(72)(147)
Unlocking (1)
(26)13 (13)
Interest accrued35 39 (2)74 
Net amortization included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations(66)(20)(86)
Change in unrealized capital gains/losses on available-for-sale securities162 198 360 
Balance as of December 31, 2018536 551 1,087 
Deferrals of commissions and expenses43 49 
Amortization:
Amortization, excluding unlocking(72)(66)(138)
Unlocking (1)
(2)— 
Interest accrued35 38 (2)73 
Net amortization included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations(35)(30)(65)
Change in unrealized capital gains/losses on available-for-sale securities(256)(222)(478)
Balance as of December 31, 2019288 305 593 
Impact of ASU 2016-13
2
— 
Deferrals of commissions and expenses56 59 
Amortization:
Amortization, excluding unlocking(84)(76)(160)
Unlocking (1)
(5)(94)(99)
Interest accrued35 32 (2)67 
Net amortization included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations(54)(138)(192)
Change in unrealized capital gains/losses on available-for-sale securities(170)(130)(300)
Balance as of December 31, 2020$122 $40 $162 
(1) DAC/VOBA unlocking includes the impact of annual review of assumptions which typically occurs in the third quarter; and retrospective and prospective unlocking. Additionally, the 2018 amounts include unfavorable unlocking of DAC and VOBA of $25 and $26, respectively, associated with an update to assumptions related to customer consents of changes to guaranteed minimum interest rate provisions.
(2)     Interest accrued at the following rates for VOBA: 5.5% to 7.0% during 2020, 2019 and 2018.

The estimated amount of VOBA amortization expense, net of interest, during the next five years is presented in the following table. Actual amortization incurred during these years may vary as assumptions are modified to incorporate actual results and/or changes in best estimates of future results.
YearAmount
2021$25 
202223 
202321 
202417 
202514 
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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)

6.    Guaranteed Benefit Features

The Company calculates an additional liability for certain GMDBs and other minimum guarantees in order to recognize the expected value of these benefits in excess of the projected account balance over the accumulation period based on total expected assessments.

The Company regularly evaluates estimates used to adjust the additional liability balance, with a related charge or credit to benefit expense, if actual experience or other evidence suggests that earlier assumptions should be revised.

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the account value for the separate account contracts with guaranteed minimum benefits was $46.9 billion and $40.0 billion, respectively. The additional liability recognized related to minimum guarantees as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $57 and $26, respectively.

The aggregate fair value of fixed income securities and equity securities, including mutual funds, supporting separate accounts with additional insurance benefits and minimum investment return guarantees as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $9.2 billion and $8.2 billion, respectively.

7.    Reinsurance

As of December 31, 2020, the Company has reinsurance treaties with 4 unaffiliated reinsurers covering a significant portion of the mortality risks and guaranteed death benefits under its variable contracts. The Company previously had an agreement with one of its affiliates, Security Life of Denver International ("SLDI"), which was accounted for under the deposit method of accounting. This agreement was recaptured in Q1 2020. Refer to the Related Party Transactions Note for further detail.

On October 1, 1998, the Company disposed of its individual life insurance business under an indemnity reinsurance arrangement with a subsidiary of Lincoln for $1.0 billion in cash. Under the agreement, the Lincoln subsidiary contractually assumed from the Company certain policyholder liabilities and obligations, although the Company remains obligated to contract owners. The Lincoln subsidiary established a trust to secure its obligations to the Company under the reinsurance agreement. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had $1.2 billion and $1.3 billion, respectively, related to Reinsurance recoverable from the subsidiary of Lincoln.

Premiums receivable and reinsurance recoverable was comprised of the following as of the dates indicated:
December 31,
20202019
Reinsurance recoverable, net of allowance for credit losses$1,219 $1,304 
Total$1,219 $1,304 

For the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, premiums, net of reinsurance were $32 and $31, respectively.
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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
8.    Capital Contributions, Dividends and Statutory Information

Connecticut insurance law imposes restrictions on a Connecticut insurance company's ability to pay dividends to its parent. These restrictions are based in part on the prior year's statutory income and surplus. In general, dividends up to specified levels are considered ordinary and may be paid without prior approval. Dividends in larger amounts, or extraordinary dividends, are subject to approval by the Connecticut Insurance Commissioner.

Under Connecticut insurance law, an extraordinary dividend or distribution is defined as a dividend or distribution that, together with other dividends or distributions made within the preceding twelve months, exceeds the greater of (1) ten percent (10%) of VRIAC's earned statutory surplus at the prior year end or (2) VRIAC's prior year statutory net gain from operations. Connecticut law also prohibits a Connecticut insurer from declaring or paying a dividend except out of its earned surplus unless prior insurance regulatory approval is obtained.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, VRIAC declared and paid ordinary dividends to its Parent in the aggregate amount of $294. During the year ended December 31, 2019, VRIAC paid an ordinary dividend in the amount of $396 to its Parent.

On March 27, 2020, VFP paid a $20 dividend to VRIAC, its parent; on June 18, 2020, VFP paid a $15 dividend to VRIAC; on September 25, 2020, VFP paid a $20 dividend to VRIAC; and on December 22, 2020, VFP paid a $20 dividend to VRIAC. During the year ended December 31, 2019, VFP paid dividends of $80 to VRIAC.

On December 31, 2020, VRA paid a $20 dividend to VRIAC, its parent.

During the years ended December 31, 2020, the Company did not receive capital contributions from our Parent. During the years ended December 31, 2019, the Company received capital contributions of $57 from our Parent.

The Company is subject to minimum risk-based capital ("RBC") requirements established by the Department. The formulas for determining the amount of RBC specify various weighting factors that are applied to financial balances or various levels of activity based on the perceived degree of risk. Regulatory compliance is determined by a ratio of total adjusted capital ("TAC"), as defined by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners ("NAIC"), to RBC requirements, as defined by the NAIC. The Company exceeded the minimum RBC requirements that would require any regulatory or corrective action for all periods presented herein.

The Company is required to prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with statutory accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Department. Statutory accounting practices primarily differ from U.S. GAAP by charging policy acquisition costs to expense as incurred, establishing future policy benefit liabilities using different actuarial assumptions as well as valuing investments and certain assets and accounting for deferred taxes on a different basis. Certain assets that are not admitted under statutory accounting principles are charged directly to surplus. Depending on the regulations of the Department, the entire amount or a portion of an insurance company's asset balance can be non-admitted depending on specific rules regarding admissibility. The most significant non-admitted assets of the Company are typically a portion of deferred tax assets in excess of prescribed thresholds.

Statutory net income was $299, $325 and $377, for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Statutory capital and surplus was $2.0 billion as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.
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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)

9.    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Shareholder's equity included the following components of AOCI as of the dates indicated.
December 31,
202020192018
Fixed maturities, net of impairment$3,430 $2,113 $127 
Derivatives
73 117 140 
DAC/VOBA and Sales inducements adjustments on available-for-sale securities(855)(551)(73)
Premium deficiency reserve adjustment
(434)(211)(51)
Other
— — 
Unrealized capital gains (losses), before tax2,216 1,468 143 
Deferred income tax asset (liability)(337)(180)(39)
Unrealized capital gains (losses), after tax1,879 1,288 104 
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability, net of tax
AOCI$1,882 $1,292 $108 
(1) Gains and losses reported in AOCI from hedge transactions that resulted in the acquisition of an identified asset are reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the asset acquired affects earnings. As of December 31, 2020, the portion of the AOCI that is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months is $22.


























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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)


Changes in AOCI, including the reclassification adjustments recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31, 2020
Before-Tax AmountIncome TaxAfter-Tax Amount
Available-for-sale securities:
Fixed maturities$1,309 $(275)$1,034 
Other— 
Impairments— — 
Adjustments for amounts recognized in Net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations(2)
DAC/VOBA and Sales inducements(302)
(1)
63 (239)
Premium deficiency reserve adjustment(224)47 (177)
Change in unrealized gains/losses on available-for-sale securities793 (167)626 
Derivatives:
Derivatives(22)
(2)
(17)
Adjustments related to effective cash flow hedges for amounts recognized in Net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations(23)(18)
Change in unrealized gains/losses on derivatives(45)10 (35)
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability:
Amortization of prior service cost recognized in Operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations(1)
(3)
— (1)
Change in pension and other postretirement benefits liability(1)— (1)
Change in Other comprehensive income (loss)$747 $(157)$590 
(1) See the Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired Note to these Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(2) See the Derivative Financial Instruments Note to these Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Year Ended December 31, 2019
Before-Tax AmountIncome TaxAfter-Tax Amount
Available-for-sale securities:
Fixed maturities$1,995 $(419)$1,576 
Other— — — 
Impairments— 
Adjustments for amounts recognized in Net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations(11)(9)
DAC/VOBA and Sales inducements(479)
(1)
100 (379)
Premium deficiency reserve adjustment(160)33 (127)
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) on available-for-sale securities1,346 (284)1,062 
Derivatives:
Derivatives
(2)
— 
Adjustments related to effective cash flow hedges for amounts recognized in Net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations(23)(18)
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) on derivatives(22)(17)
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability:
Amortization of prior service cost recognized in Operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations(1)
(3)
Change in pension and other postretirement benefits liability(1)
Change in Other comprehensive income (loss)$1,323 $(276)$1,047 
(1) See the Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired Note to these Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(2) See the Derivative Financial Instruments Note to these Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(3) See the Benefit Plans Note to these Consolidated Financial Statements for amounts reported in Net Periodic (Benefit) Costs.



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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Year Ended December 31, 2018
Before-Tax AmountIncome TaxAfter-Tax Amount
Available-for-sale securities:
Fixed maturities$(1,401)$299 
(4)
$(1,102)
Other(5)(4)
Impairments(2)
Adjustments for amounts recognized in Net realized capital gains (losses) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations69 (14)55 
DAC/VOBA and Sales inducements360 
(1)
(76)284 
Premium deficiency reserve adjustment64 (13)51 
Change in unrealized gains/losses on available-for-sale securities(905)195 (710)
Derivatives:
Derivatives40 
(2)
(8)32 
Adjustments related to effective cash flow hedges for amounts recognized in Net investment income in the Consolidated Statements of Operations(24)(19)
Change in unrealized gains/losses on derivatives16 (3)13 
Pension and other postretirement benefits liability:
Amortization of prior service cost recognized in Operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations(1)
(3)
— (1)
Change in pension and other postretirement benefits liability(1)— (1)
Change in Other comprehensive income (loss)$(890)$192 $(698)
(1)See the Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Value of Business Acquired Note to these Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(2) See the Derivative Financial Instruments Note to these Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
(3) See the Benefit Plans Note to these Consolidated Financial Statements for amounts reported in Net Periodic (Benefit) Costs.
(4) Amount includes $9 valuation allowance. See the Income Taxes Note these Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.
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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)

10.    Income Taxes

Income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
202020192018
Current tax expense (benefit):
Federal$$$
Total current tax expense
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
Federal(20)23 58 
Total deferred tax expense (benefit)(20)23 58 
Total income tax expense (benefit)$(14)$32 $61 

Income taxes were different from the amount computed by applying the federal income tax rate to Income (loss) before income taxes for the following reasons for the periods indicated:
Year Ended December 31,
202020192018
Income (loss) before income taxes$152 $332 $506 
Tax rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
Income tax expense (benefit) at federal statutory rate32 70 106 
Tax effect of:
Dividends received deduction(37)(35)(49)
Valuation allowance— — 
Tax Attributes(8)(4)— 
Other(1)(5)
Income tax expense (benefit)$(14)$32 $61 
Effective tax rate(9.2)%9.6 %12.1 %




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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Temporary Differences

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of the dates indicated, are presented below.
December 31,
20202019
Deferred tax assets
Insurance reserves$112 $107 
Investments23 
Compensation and benefits60 57 
Other assets35 34 
Total gross assets216 221 
Deferred tax liabilities
Net unrealized investment (gains) losses(645)(424)
Deferred policy acquisition costs(10)(101)
Total gross liabilities(655)(525)
Net deferred income tax asset (liability)$(439)$(304)

Valuation allowances are provided when it is considered more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had no valuation allowance. However, the application of intra-period tax allocation rules to benefits associated with capital deferred tax assets resulted in a valuation allowance as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 of $128 and $128, respectively, in continuing operations, offset by a corresponding benefit in Other comprehensive income.

Tax Sharing Agreement

As of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had a receivable from Voya Financial of $5 and $9, respectively, for federal income taxes under the intercompany tax sharing agreement.

The results of the Company's operations are included in the consolidated tax return of Voya Financial. Generally, the Company's consolidated financial statements recognize the current and deferred income tax consequences that result from the Company's activities during the current and preceding periods pursuant to the provisions of Income Taxes (ASC 740) as if the Company were a separate taxpayer rather than a member of Voya Financial's consolidated income tax return group with the exception of any net operating loss carryforwards and capital loss carryforwards, which are recorded pursuant to the tax sharing agreement. If the Company instead were to follow a separate taxpayer approach without any exceptions, there would be no impact to income tax expense (benefit) for the periods indicated above. However, any current tax benefit related to the Company's tax attributes realized by virtue of its inclusion in the consolidated tax return of Voya Financial would have been recorded directly to equity rather than income. Under the tax sharing agreement, Voya Financial will pay the Company for the tax benefits of ordinary and capital losses only in the event that the consolidated tax group actually uses the tax benefit of losses generated.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

The Company had no unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.





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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Interest and Penalties

The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in current income taxes and Income tax expense on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the Consolidated Statements of Operations, respectively. The Company had no accrued interest as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Tax Regulatory Matters

For the tax years 2018 through 2020, Voya Financial, Inc. participated in the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") Compliance
Assurance Process ("CAP"), which is a continuous audit program provided by the IRS. The IRS finalized the audit of Voya
Financial, Inc. for the period ended December 31, 2018. For the periods ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2020, the
IRS has determined that Voya Financial, Inc. would be in the Compliance Maintenance Bridge ("Bridge") phase of CAP. In the
Bridge phase, the IRS does not intend to conduct any review or provide any letters of assurance for the tax year.

Tax Legislative Matters

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, which became effective on March 27, 2020, and the
Consolidated Appropriations Act, which became effective on December 27, 2020, have not had any material impact on
corporate income taxes.

11.    Benefit Plans

Defined Benefit Plan

Voya Services Company sponsors the Voya Retirement Plan (the "Retirement Plan"). Substantially all employees of Voya Services Company and its affiliates (excluding certain employees) are eligible to participate, including the Company's employees other than Company agents.

The Retirement Plan is a tax qualified defined benefit plan, the benefits of which are guaranteed (within certain specified legal limits) by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (“PBGC”). Beginning January 1, 2012, the Retirement Plan adopted a cash balance pension formula instead of a final average pay ("FAP") formula, allowing all eligible employees to participate in the Retirement Plan. Participants will earn an annual credit equal to 4% of eligible compensation. Interest is credited monthly based on a 30-year U.S. Treasury securities bond rate published by the Internal Revenue Service in the preceding August of each year. The accrued vested cash pension balance benefit is portable; participants can take it if they leave the Company.

The costs allocated to the Company for its employees' participation in the Retirement Plan were $11, $11 and $11 for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and are included in Operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
 
Defined Contribution Plan

Voya Services Company sponsors the Voya Savings Plan (the "Savings Plan"). Substantially all employees of Voya Services Company and its affiliates (excluding certain employees, including but not limited to Career Agents) are eligible to participate, including the Company's employees other than Company agents. Career Agents are certain, full-time insurance salespeople who have entered into a career agent agreement with the Company and certain other individuals who meet specified eligibility criteria ("Career Agents"). The Savings Plan is a tax qualified defined contribution plan. Savings Plan benefits are not guaranteed by the PBGC. The Savings Plan allows eligible participants to defer into the Savings Plan a specified percentage of eligible compensation on a pre-tax basis. Voya Services Company matches such pre-tax contributions, up to a maximum of 6% of eligible compensation. Matching contributions are subject to a 4-year graded vesting schedule. Contributions made to the Savings Plan are subject to certain limits imposed by applicable law. The costs allocated to the Company for the Savings Plan were $17, $15 and $15, for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and are included in Operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Non-Qualified Retirement Plans

The Company, in conjunction with Voya Services Company, offers certain eligible employees (other than Career Agents) a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and an Excess Plan (collectively, the "SERPs"). Benefit accruals under Aetna Financial Services SERPs ceased, effective as of December 31, 2001 and participants began accruing benefits under Voya Services SERPs.  Benefits under the SERPs are determined based on an eligible employee's years of service and average annual compensation for the highest five years during the last ten years of employment.
 
Effective January 1, 2012, the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan was amended to coordinate with the amendment of the Retirement Plan from its current final average pay formula to a cash balance formula.
 
The Company, in conjunction with Voya Services Company, sponsors the Pension Plan for Certain Producers of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (the "Agents Non-Qualified Plan"). This plan covers Career Agents. The Agents Non-Qualified Plan was frozen effective January 1, 2002. In connection with the termination, all benefit accruals ceased and all accrued benefits were frozen.
 
The SERPs and Agents Non-Qualified Plan are non-qualified defined benefit pension plans, which means all the SERPs benefits are payable from the general assets of the Company and Agents Non-Qualified Plan benefits are payable from the general assets of the Company and Voya Services Company. These non-qualified defined benefit pension plans are not guaranteed by the PBGC.
 
Obligations and Funded Status
 
The following table summarizes the benefit obligations for the SERPs and Agents Non-Qualified Plan as of December 31, 2020 and 2019:
Year Ended December 31,
20202019
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation, January 1$82 $80 
Interest cost
Benefits paid(6)(5)
Actuarial (gains) losses on obligation
Benefit obligation, December 31$84 $82 

Amounts recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in Other liabilities and in AOCI were as follows as of December 31, 2020 and 2019:
December 31,
20202019
Accrued benefit cost$(84)$(82)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
Prior service cost (credit)— — 
Net amount recognized$(84)$(82)

Assumptions

The discount rate used in the measurement of the December 31, 2020 and 2019 benefit obligation for the SERPs and Agents Non-Qualified Plan, were as follows:
20202019
Discount rate 2.67 %3.36 %
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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
 In determining the discount rate assumption, the Company utilizes current market information provided by its plan actuaries, including a discounted cash flow analysis of the Company's pension obligation and general movements in the current market environment. The discount rate modeling process involves selecting a portfolio of high quality, noncallable bonds that will match the cash flows of the SERPs and Agents Non-Qualified Plan.
 
The weighted-average discount rate used in calculating the net pension cost was as follows:
202020192018
Discount rate3.36 %4.46 %3.85 %
 
Since the benefit plans of the Company are unfunded, an assumption for return on plan assets is not required.

Net Periodic Benefit Costs
 
Net periodic benefit costs for the SERPs and Agents Non-Qualified Plan were as follows for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018:
Year Ended December 31,
202020192018
Interest cost$$$
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)— — (1)
Net (gain) loss recognition(4)
Net periodic (benefit) cost$$$(2)
 
Expected Future Benefit Payments

The following table summarizes the expected benefit payments related to the SERPs and Agents Non-Qualified Plan for the years indicated:
2021$
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026-202925 

In 2021, the Company is expected to contribute $6 to the SERPs and Agents Non-Qualified Plan. 

Share Based Compensation Plans
 
Certain employees of the Company participate in the 2013, 2014 and 2019 Omnibus Employee Incentive Plans ("the Omnibus Plans") sponsored by Voya Financial. The Omnibus Plans each permit the granting of a wide range of equity-based awards, including restricted stock units ("RSUs"), performance share units ("PSUs"), and stock options.

The Company was allocated compensation expense from Voya Financial of $27, $31 and $29 for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
 
The Company recognized tax benefits of $6, $7 and $6 for the years ended 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

All excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies related to share-based compensation are reported in Net Income.
 
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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Other Benefit Plans

In addition, the Company, in conjunction with Voya Services Company, sponsors the following benefit plans:
 
The Voya 401(k) Plan for VRIAC Agents, which allows participants to defer a specified percentage of eligible compensation on a pre-tax basis. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company match equals 60% of a participant's pre-tax deferral contribution, with a maximum of 6% of the participant's eligible pay. A request for a determination letter on the qualified status of the Voya 401(k) Plan for VRIAC Agents was filed with the IRS on January 1, 2014. A favorable determination letter was received dated August 28, 2014.
The Producers' Incentive Savings Plan, which allows participants to defer up to a specified portion of their eligible compensation on a pre-tax basis. The Company matches such pre-tax contributions at specified amounts.
The Producers' Deferred Compensation Plan, which allows participants to defer up to a specified portion of their eligible compensation on a pre-tax basis.
Certain health care and life insurance benefits for retired employees and their eligible dependents. The postretirement health care plan is contributory, with retiree contribution levels adjusted annually and the Company subsidizes a portion of the monthly per-participant premium. Prior to April 1, 2017, coverage for Medicare eligible retirees was provided through a fully insured Medicare Advantage plan. Effective April 1, 2017, the fully insured Medicare Advantage Plan was replaced with access to individual coverage through a private exchange. The Company's premium subsidy ended and was replaced with a monthly HRA contribution. The Company continues to offer access to medical coverage until retirees become eligible for Medicare. The life insurance plan provides a flat amount of noncontributory coverage and optional contributory coverage.
The Voya Financial Deferred Compensation Savings Plan, which is a non-qualified deferred compensation plan that includes a 401(k) excess component.

The benefit charges incurred by the Company related to these plans were immaterial for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018.

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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
12.    Commitments and Contingencies

Leases

All of the Company's expenses for leased and subleased office properties are paid for by an affiliate and allocated back to the Company, as all remaining operating leases were executed by Voya Services Company as of December 31, 2008, which resulted in the Company no longer being party to any operating leases. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, rent expense for leases was $5, $5 and $5, respectively.

Commitments

Through the normal course of investment operations, the Company commits to either purchase or sell securities, mortgage loans, or money market instruments, at a specified future date and at a specified price or yield. The inability of counterparties to honor these commitments may result in either a higher or lower replacement cost. Also, there is likely to be a change in the value of the securities underlying the commitments. As of December 31, 2020 the Company had off-balance sheet commitments to acquire mortgage loans of $50 and purchase limited partnerships and private placement investments of $565.

Restricted Assets

The Company is required to maintain assets on deposit with various regulatory authorities to support its insurance operations. The Company may also post collateral in connection with certain securities lending, repurchase agreements, funding agreement, letter of credit ("LOC") and derivative transactions as described further in this note. The components of the fair value of the restricted assets were as follows as of the dates indicated:
December 31,
20202019
Fixed maturity collateral pledged to FHLB(1)
$997 $1,087 
FHLB restricted stock(2)
44 44 
Other fixed maturities-state deposits14 14 
Cash and cash equivalents
Securities pledged(3)
220 828 
Total restricted assets$1,279 $1,978 
(1) Included in Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2) Included in Other investments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(3) Includes the fair value of loaned securities of $143 and $715 as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. In addition, as of December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company delivered securities as collateral of $77 and $113, respectively. Loaned securities and securities delivered as collateral are included in Securities pledged on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Federal Home Loan Bank Funding

On January 18, 2018, the Company became a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston (“FHLB”). The Company is required to pledge collateral to back funding agreements issued to the FHLB. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $795 in non-putable funding agreements, which are included in Future policy benefits and contract owner account balances on the Consolidated Balance sheets. As of December 31, 2020, assets with a market value of approximately $997 collateralized the FHLB funding agreements. Assets pledged to the FHLB are included in Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and Subsidiaries
(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Litigation, Regulatory Matters and Loss Contingencies

Litigation, regulatory and other loss contingencies arise in connection with the Company's activities as a diversified financial services firm. The Company is a defendant in a number of litigation matters arising from the conduct of its business, both in the ordinary course and otherwise. In some of these matters, claimants seek to recover very large or indeterminate amounts, including compensatory, punitive, treble and exemplary damages. Modern pleading practice in the U.S. permits considerable variation in the assertion of monetary damages and other relief. Claimants are not always required to specify the monetary damages they seek or they may be required only to state an amount sufficient to meet a court's jurisdictional requirements. Moreover, some jurisdictions allow claimants to allege monetary damages that far exceed any reasonably possible verdict. The variability in pleading requirements and past experience demonstrates that the monetary and other relief that may be requested in a lawsuit or claim often bears little relevance to the merits or potential value of a claim. Litigation against the Company includes a variety of claims including negligence, breach of contract, fraud, violation of regulation or statute, breach of fiduciary duty, negligent misrepresentation, failure to supervise, elder abuse and other torts.

As with other financial services companies, the Company periodically receives informal and formal requests for information from various state and federal governmental agencies and self-regulatory organizations in connection with inquiries and investigations of the products and practices of the Company or the financial services industry. It is the practice of the Company to cooperate fully in these matters.

The outcome of a litigation or regulatory matter is difficult to predict and the amount or range of potential losses associated with these or other loss contingencies requires significant management judgment. It is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome or to provide reasonably possible losses or ranges of losses for all pending regulatory matters, litigation and other loss contingencies.

While it is possible that an adverse outcome in certain cases could have a material adverse effect upon the Company's financial position, based on information currently known, management believes that neither the outcome of pending litigation and regulatory matters, nor potential liabilities associated with other loss contingencies, are likely to have such an effect. However, given the large and indeterminate amounts sought in certain litigation and the inherent unpredictability of all such matters, it is possible that an adverse outcome in certain of the Company's litigation or regulatory matters, or liabilities arising from other loss contingencies, could, from time to time, have a material adverse effect upon the Company's results of operations or cash flows in a particular quarterly or annual period.

For some matters, the Company is able to estimate a possible range of loss. For such matters in which a loss is probable, an accrual has been made. For matters where the Company, however, believes a loss is reasonably possible, but not probable, no accrual is required. For matters for which an accrual has been made, but there remains a reasonably possible range of loss in excess of the amounts accrued or for matters where no accrual is required, the Company develops an estimate of the unaccrued amounts of the reasonably possible range of losses. As of December 31, 2020, the Company estimates the aggregate range of reasonably possible losses, in excess of any amounts accrued for these matters as of such date, not material to the Company.

For other matters, the Company is currently not able to estimate the reasonably possible loss or range of loss. The Company is often unable to estimate the possible loss or range of loss until developments in such matters have provided sufficient information to support an assessment of the range of possible loss, such as quantification of a damage demand from plaintiffs, discovery from plaintiffs and other parties, investigation of factual allegations, rulings by a court on motions or appeals, analysis by experts and the progress of settlement discussions. On a quarterly and annual basis, the Company reviews relevant information with respect to litigation and regulatory contingencies and updates the Company's accruals, disclosures and reasonably possible losses or ranges of loss based on such reviews.

Finally, industry wide, life insurers continue to be exposed to class action litigation related to the cost of insurance rates and periodic deductions from cash value. Common allegations include that insurance companies have breached the terms of their universal life insurance policies by establishing or increasing the cost of insurance rates using cost factors not permitted by the contract, thereby unjustly enriching themselves. This litigation is generally known as cost of insurance litigation.

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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
13.    Related Party Transactions

Operating Agreements

VRIAC has certain agreements whereby it generates revenues and incurs expenses with affiliated entities. The agreements are as follows:

Investment Advisory agreement with Voya Investment Management LLC ("VIM"), an affiliate, in which VIM provides asset management, administrative and accounting services for VRIAC's general account. VRIAC incurs a fee, which is paid quarterly, based on the value of the assets under management. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, expenses were incurred in the amounts of $73, $68 and $65, respectively.

Services agreements with Voya Services Company and other insurance and non-insurance company affiliates for administrative, management, financial and information technology services. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, expenses were incurred in the amounts of $458, $443 and $379, respectively.
Intercompany agreement with VIM, as amended pursuant to which VIM agreed, effective January 1, 2010, to pay the Company, on a monthly basis, a portion of the revenues VIM earns as investment adviser to certain U.S. registered investment companies that are investment options under certain of the Company's variable insurance products. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, revenue under the VIM intercompany agreement was $57, $59 and $63, respectively.

Variable annuity, fixed insurance and mutual fund products issued by VRIAC are sold by Voya Financial Advisors, an affiliate of VRIAC. For the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 commission expenses incurred by VRIAC were $81, $82 and $79, respectively.

Management and service contracts and all cost sharing arrangements with other affiliated companies are allocated in accordance with the Company's expense and cost allocation methods. Revenues and expenses recorded as a result of transactions and agreements with affiliates may not be the same as those incurred if the Company was not a wholly owned subsidiary of its Parent.

As disclosed in the Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Note to these Consolidated Financial Statements, DSL was divested as part of the 2018 Transaction. DSL had certain intercompany agreements whereby it generated revenues and expenses with affiliated entities related to underwriting, distribution, investment advisory and administrative services. For the years ended December 31, 2018, commissions were collected in the amount of $69 and paid in turn to broker-dealers. In addition, for the years ended December 31, 2018, revenues earned and expenses incurred were $27 and $26, respectively.

Reinsurance Agreements

In March 2020, the Company recaptured an automatic reinsurance agreement entered into in 2012 with its affiliate, SLDI, to manage the reserve and capital requirements in connection with a portion of its deferred annuities business. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company reinsured to SLDI, on an indemnity reinsurance basis, a quota share of its liabilities on certain contracts. The agreement was accounted for under the deposit method. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had deposit assets of $36 and deposit liabilities of $76, related to this agreement which were included in Other assets and Other liabilities, respectively on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, The recapture resulted in a loss of $20 that was recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Additionally, VRIAC entered in 2014 into a coinsurance agreement with Langhorne I, LLC ("Langhorne"), an affiliated captive reinsurance company, to manage reserve and capital requirements in connection with a portion of its Stabilizer and Managed Custody Guarantee business. Effective January 1, 2018, the Company recaptured the coinsurance agreement and recorded a $74 pre-tax gain on the recapture which was reported in Operating expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2018.

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(A wholly owned subsidiary of Voya Holdings Inc.)
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Dollar amounts in millions, unless otherwise stated)
Investment Advisory and Other Fees

VFP acts as a distributor of insurance products issued by its affiliates, which may in turn invest in mutual funds products issued by certain of its affiliates. For each of the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, distribution revenues received by VFP related to affiliated mutual fund products were $26, $27, and $27.

Financing Agreements

Reciprocal Loan Agreement

The Company maintains a reciprocal loan agreement with Voya Financial, an affiliate, to facilitate the handling of unanticipated short-term cash requirements that arise in the ordinary course of business. Under this agreement, which became effective in June 2001 and expires on April 1, 2021, either party can borrow from the other up to 3.0% of the Company's statutory admitted assets as of the preceding December 31. During the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, interest on any borrowing by either the Company or Voya Financial was charged at a rate based on the prevailing market rate for similar third-party borrowings for securities.

Under this agreement, the Company incurred and earned immaterial interest expense and interest income of $5, $2 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. Interest expense and income are included in Operating expenses and Net investment income, respectively, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had an outstanding receivable of $653 and VIPS had a $7 outstanding payable. As of December 31, 2019, the Company had an outstanding receivable of $69 and no outstanding payable from/to Voya Financial under the reciprocal loan agreement.

Note with Affiliate

On December 29, 2004, VIAC issued a surplus note in the principal amount of $175 (the "Note") scheduled to mature on December 29, 2034, to VRIAC. The Note bears interest at a rate of 6.26% per year. Interest is scheduled to be paid semi-annually in arrears on June 29 and December 29 of each year, commencing on June 29, 2005. For the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company earned no affiliate interest income on this Note. Interest income was $5 for the years ended December 31, 2018. As of June 1, 2018, VIAC ceased to be an affiliate of the Company following the closing of the 2018 Transaction as disclosed in the Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Note to these Consolidated Financial Statements. The investment in surplus notes is reported in Fixed maturities, available-for-sale on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.
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Form No. SAI.75974-21

VRIAC Ed. May 2021

 

 


 

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C

PART C - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 24.  Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a)

Financial Statements:

(1)

Included in Part A:

Condensed Financial Information

(2)

Included in Part B:

Financial Statements of Variable Annuity Account C:

-

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

-

Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of December 31, 2020

-

Statements of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2020

-

Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019

-

Notes to Financial Statements

 

Consolidated Financial Statements of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company:

-

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

-

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2020 and 2019

-

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

-

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

-

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholder’s Equity for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

-

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018

-

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

       

 

(b)

Exhibits

 

(1)

Resolution establishing Variable Annuity Account C · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-75986), as filed on April 22, 1996.

 

(2)

Not applicable

 

(3.1)

Standard Form of Broker-Dealer Agreement · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-81216), as filed on April 11, 2006.

 

(3.2)

Underwriting Agreement dated November 17, 2006 between ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company and ING Financial Advisers, LLC · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 34 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-75996), as filed on December 20, 2006.

 

(3.3)

Intercompany Agreement dated December 22, 2010 (effective January 1, 2010) between ING Investment Management LLC and ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-167680), as filed on February 11, 2011.

 

(3.4)

Amendment No. 1 made and entered into as of December 1, 2013 to the Intercompany Agreement dated as of December 22, 2010 by and among ING Investment Management LLC and ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-167680), as filed on April 7, 2014.

 

(3.5)

Amendment No. 2, effective as of September 30, 2014, to the Intercompany Agreement dated as of December 22, 2010 by and between ING Investment Management LLC (now known as Voya Investment Management LLC) and ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company (now known as “Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company”) · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 63 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-75962), as filed on December 16, 2014.

 

 


 

 

(3.6)

Amendment No. 4, effective March 1, 2016, to the Intercompany Agreement dated as of December 22, 2010 (effective January 1, 2010) between ING Investment Management LLC (IIM) (now known as Voya Investment Management LLC or VIM) and ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company (ILIAC) (now known as Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company or VRIAC) · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 12 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-167182), as filed on June 24, 2016.

 

(3.7)

Amendment No. 5, effective as of May 1, 2017, to the Intercompany Agreement between Voya Investment Management LLC and Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company on September 28, 2017 · Incorporated by reference herein to the Initial Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-220690), as filed on September 28, 2017.

 

(3.8)

Amendment No. 6, effective as of July 1, 2017, to the Intercompany Agreement between Voya Investment Management LLC and Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company on September 28, 2017 · Incorporated by reference herein to the Initial Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-220690), as filed on September 28, 2017.

 

(4.1)

Variable Annuity Contract (HR10-DUA-GIA) · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-75974), as filed on February 28, 1997.

 

(4.2)

Variable Annuity Contract (GA-UPA-GO) · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 6 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-75974), as filed on February 28, 1997.

 

(4.3)

Endorsement EFUND97 to Contracts HR10-DUA-GIA and GA-UPA-GO · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-75974), as filed on April 24, 2009.

 

(4.4)

Endorsement EGAA(9/98) to Contract HR10-DUA-GIA · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 23 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-75974), as filed on April 24, 2009.

 

(4.5)

Endorsement EG401-GIE-98 to Contracts HR10-DUA-GIA and GA-UPA-GO · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 10 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-75974), as filed on April 15, 1999.

 

(4.6)

Endorsement EEGTRRA-CORP(01) to Contracts HR10-DUA-GIA and GA-UPA-GO · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 15 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-75974), as filed on April 12, 2002.

 

(4.7)

Endorsement EVNMCHG (09/14) for name change · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 32 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-75974), as filed on April 22, 2015.

 

(4.8)

Endorsement E-DCSECURE-20.

 

(5.1)

Variable Annuity Contract Application 155634 (01/14) · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 34 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-75974), as filed on April 12, 2017.

 

(6.1)

Restated Certificate of Incorporation (amended and restated as of October 1, 2007) of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company  · Incorporated by reference to ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company annual report on Form 10-K (File No. 033-23376), as filed on March 31, 2008.

 

(6.2)

Amended and Restated By-Laws of ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, effective October 1, 2007 · Incorporated by reference to ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company annual report on Form 10-K (File No. 033-23376), as filed on March 31, 2008.

 

(7)

Not applicable

 

(8.1)                                     

Fund Participation, Administrative and Shareholder Service Agreement made and entered into as of July 25, 2016 by and between Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company, Voya Financial Partners, LLC and Voya Investments Distributor, LLC · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 56 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-81216), as filed on February 15, 2017.

 

 


 

 

(8.2)                                     

Amendment No. 1, entered into on October 14, 2020 and effective as of January 1, 2020, to the Fund Participation, Administrative and Shareholder Service Agreement dated as of July 25, 2016 by and between Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company, Voya Financial Partners, LLC, and Voya Investments Distributor LLC and each retail, insurance dedicated, registered investment company listed on Schedule A of the Agreement · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 73 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 333-01107), as filed on April 5, 2021.

 

(8.3)                                     

Rule 22c-2 Agreement dated no later than April 16, 2007 and effective October 16, 2007 between ING Funds Services, LLC, ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company, ING National Trust, ING USA Annuity and Life Insurance Company, ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York, Security Life of Denver Insurance Company and Systematized Benefits Administrators, Inc. · Incorporated by reference to Post-Effective Amendment No. 50 to Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-75962), as filed on June 15, 2007.

 

(8.4)                                     

 

 

(9)

Opinion and Consent of Counsel

 

(10)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

(11)

Not applicable

 

(12)

Not applicable

 

(13)

Powers of Attorney

 

 

Item 25.  Directors and Officers of the Depositor*

 

Name and Principal Business Address

Positions and Offices with Depositor

Charles P. Nelson, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Director and President

Rodney O. Martin, Jr., 230 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10169

Director and Chairman

Michael S. Smith, 230 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10169

Director and Executive Vice President

Robert L. Grubka, 20 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Director and Senior Vice President

Michael R. Katz, Work at Home, Pennsylvania

Director, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Heather H. Lavallee, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Director and Senior Vice President

Francis G. O’Neill, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Director, Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer

Larry N. Port, 230 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10169

Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer

Carlo Bertucci, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer

C. Landon Cobb, Jr., 5780 Powers Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327-4390

Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

William S. Harmon, Work at Home, Colorado

Senior Vice President

Matthew Toms, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327-4390

Senior Vice President

Michele White, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Senior Vice President

Rajat P. Badhwar, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Chief Information Security Officer

Brian J. Baranowski, One Orange Way , Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Vice President, Compliance

Wayne M. Forlines, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327-4390

Vice President

Regina A. Gordon, One Orange Way , Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer

Carol B. Keen, Work at Home, Florida

Vice President

Niccole A. Peck, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327-4390

Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

Kyle A. Puffer, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Vice President and Appointed Actuary

 

 


 

Kevin J. Reimer, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327-4390

Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

John Thistle, 30 Braintree Hill Office Park, Floors 2-4, Braintree MA 02184

Vice President

Melissa A. O’Donnell, 20 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Secretary

 

*     These individuals may also be directors and/or officers of other affiliates of the Company.

 

 

 

Item 26. Persons Controlled by or Under Common Control with the Depositor or Registrant

 

Voya Financial, Inc.

HOLDING COMPANY SYSTEM

 

03-31-2021

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Financial, Inc.

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 52-1222820

NAIC 4832

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pen-Cal Administrators, Inc.

Non-Insurer (California) 94-2695108

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Services Company

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 52-1317217

 

 

 

 

Voya Payroll Management, Inc.

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 52-2197204

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Holdings Inc.

Non-Insurer (Connecticut) 02-0488491

 

 

 

 

03/31/21

 

Voya Benefits Company, LLC
Non-Insurer (Delaware) 83-0965809

 

 

 

 

Page 1

 

Voya Financial Advisors, Inc.

Non-Insurer (Minnesota) 41-0945505

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Investment Management LLC

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 58-2361003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Investment Management Co. LLC

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 06-0888148

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Investment Trust Co.

Non-Insurer (Connecticut) 06-1440627

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Investment Management (UK) Limited

Non-Insurer (United Kingdom)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Investment Management Services (UK) Limited

Non-Insurer (United Kingdom)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Investment Management Alternative Assets LLC

Non Insurer (Delaware) 13-4038444

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Alternative Asset Management LLC

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 13-3863170

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Furman Selz Investments III LLC (*a)

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 13-4127836

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Realty Group LLC

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 13-4003969

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Pomona Holdings LLC

Non-Insurer  (Delaware) 13-4152011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pomona G. P. Holdings LLC (*b)

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 13-4150600

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pomona Management LLC

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 13-4149700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Alternative Asset Management Ireland Limited

Non-Insurer (Ireland)

 

 

 

 

 

                                                 

 

 


 

03/31/21

 

 

Voya Capital, LLC

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 86-1020892

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Page 2

 

 

 

Voya Funds Services, LLC

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 86-1020893

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Investments Distributor, LLC

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 03-0485744

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Investments, LLC

Non-Insurer (Arizona) 03-0402099

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RiverRoch LLC (*c)

Non-Insurer (Delaware)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oconee Real Estate Holdings LLC (*d)

Non-Insurer (Delaware ) 85-15787

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company

Insurer (Connecticut) 71-0294708 NAIC 86509

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Financial Partners, LLC

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 06-1375177

 

 

 

 

 

03/31/21

 

 

Voya Institutional Plan Services, LLC

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 04-3516284

 

 

 

 

 

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Voya Retirement Advisors, LLC

Non-Insurer (New Jersey) 22-1862786

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Institutional Trust Company
Non-Insurer (Connecticut) 46-5416028

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ReliaStar Life Insurance Company
Insurer (Minnesota) 41-0451140 NAIC 67105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York

Insurer (New York) 53-0242530 NAIC 61360

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roaring River, LLC

Insurer (Missouri) 26-3355951 NAIC 13583

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ILICA LLC

Non-Insurer (Connecticut) 06-1067464

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya International Nominee Holdings, Inc.

Non-Insurer (Connecticut) 06-0952776

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Insurance Solutions, Inc.

Non-Insurer (Connecticut) 06-1465377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roaring River IV Holding, LLC

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 46-3607309

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roaring River IV, LLC

Insurer (Missouri) 80-0955075 NAIC 15365

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Custom Investments LLC
Non-Insurer (Delaware) 27-2278894

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLDI Georgia Holdings, Inc.

Non-Insurer (Georgia) 27-1108872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voya II Custom Investments LLC

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 27-1108872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rancho Mountain Properties, Inc.
Non-Insurer (Delaware) 27-2987157

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Security Life Assignment Corporation

Non-Insurer (Colorado) 84-1437826

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IIPS of Florida, LLC

Non-Insurer (Florida)

 

 

 

 

 

 

03/31/21

Voya Special Investments, Inc. (*e)

Non-Insurer (Delaware) 85-1775946

 

 

 

 

 

 

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VFI SLK Global Services Private Limited (*f)

Non-Insurer (India)

 

 

                                                   

 

 


 

*a  Voya Furman Selz Investments III LLC owned 95.81% by Voya Investment Management Alternative Assets LLC and 4.19% by Third Party Shareholder.

*b  Pomona G. P. Holdings LLC owned 50% by Voya Pomona Holdings LLC and 50% by Third Party Shareholder.

*c  RiverRoch LLC owned 53.7% by Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company, owned 10.8% by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, owned 10.8% by Security Life of Denver Insurance Company and owned 24.7% by Non-Affiliate Member.

*d  Oconee Real Estate Holdings LLC owned 30.4% by Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company, owned 29% by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company, owned 8.5% by Security Life of Denver Insurance Company and owned 42% by Non-Affiliate Member.

*e  Voya Special Investments, Inc. owned 0.2% by Voya Financial, Inc., 49.9% by Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company and 49.9% by ReliaStar Life Insurance Company.

*f  VFI SLK Global Services Private Limited owned 49% by Voya Financial, Inc. and owned 51% by SLK Software Services Private Limited.

 

 

Item 27.  Number of Contract Owners

 

As of February 28, 2021, there were 308,281 individuals holding interests in variable annuity contracts funded through Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company.

 

 

 

Item 28. Indemnification

 

Section 33-779 of the Connecticut General Statutes (“CGS”) provides that a corporation may provide indemnification of or advance expenses to a director, officer, employee or agent only as permitted by Sections 33-770 to 33-778, inclusive, of the CGS. Reference is hereby made to Section 33-771(e) of the CGS regarding indemnification of directors and Section 33-776(d) of CGS regarding indemnification of officers, employees and agents of Connecticut corporations. These statutes provide in general that Connecticut corporations incorporated prior to January 1, 1997 shall, except to the extent that their certificate of incorporation expressly provides otherwise, indemnify their directors, officers, employees and agents against “liability” (defined as the obligation to pay a judgment, settlement, penalty, fine, including an excise tax assessed with respect to an employee benefit plan, or reasonable expenses incurred with respect to a proceeding) when (1) a determination is made pursuant to Section 33-775 that the party seeking indemnification has met the standard of conduct set forth in Section 33-771 or (2) a court has determined that indemnification is appropriate pursuant to Section 33-774. Under Section 33- 775, the determination of and the authorization for indemnification are made (a) by two or more disinterested directors, as defined in Section 33-770(2); (b) by special legal counsel; (c) by the shareholders; or (d) in the case of indemnification of an officer, agent or employee of the corporation, by the general counsel of the corporation or such other officer(s) as the board of directors may specify. Also, Section 33-772 with Section 33-776 provide that a corporation shall indemnify an individual who was wholly successful on the merits or otherwise against reasonable expenses incurred by him in connection with a proceeding to which he was a party because he is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the corporation. Pursuant to Section 33-771(d), in the case of a proceeding by or in the right of the corporation or with respect to conduct for which the director, officer, agent or employee was adjudged liable on the basis that he received a financial benefit to which he was not entitled, indemnification is limited to reasonable expenses incurred in connection with the proceeding against the corporation to which the individual was named a party.

 

A corporation may procure indemnification insurance on behalf of an individual who is or was a director of the corporation. Consistent with the laws of the State of Connecticut, Voya Financial, Inc. maintains Professional Liability and Fidelity bond, Employment Practices liability and Network Security insurance policies. The policies cover Voya Financial, Inc. and any company in which Voya Financial, Inc. has a controlling financial interest of 50% or more. The policies cover the funds and assets of the principal underwriter/depositor under the care, custody and control of Voya Financial, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. The policies provide for the following types of coverage: Errors and Omissions/Professional Liability, Employment Practices liability and Fidelity/Crime (a.k.a. “Financial Institutional Bond”) and Network Security (a.k.a. “Cyber/IT”).

 

 


 

Section 20 of the Voya Financial Partners, LLC Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement executed as of June 30, 2016 provides that Voya Financial Partners, LLC will indemnify certain persons against any loss, damage, claim or expenses (including legal fees) incurred by such person if he is made a party or is threatened to be made a party to a suit or proceeding because he was a member, officer, director, employee or agent of Voya Financial Partners, LLC, as long as he acted in good faith on behalf of Voya Financial Partners, LLC and in a manner reasonably believed to be within the scope of his authority. An additional condition requires that no person shall be entitled to indemnity if his loss, damage, claim or expense was incurred by reason of his gross negligence or willful misconduct. This indemnity provision is authorized by and is consistent with Title 8, Section 145 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.

 

Insofar as indemnification for liability arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the Registrant has been advised 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 of 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 29. Principal Underwriter

 

(a)   In addition to serving as the principal underwriter for the Registrant, Voya Financial Partners, LLC acts as the principal underwriter for Variable Life Account B of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company (VRIAC), Variable Annuity Account B of VRIAC, Variable Annuity Account I of VRIAC and Variable Annuity Account G of VRIAC (separate accounts of VRIAC registered as unit investment trusts under the 1940 Act). Voya Financial Partners, LLC is also the principal underwriter for (i) Separate Account N of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (RLIC) (a separate account of RLIC registered as a unit investment trust under the 1940 Act), (ii) ReliaStar Select Variable Account of ReliaStar Life Insurance Company (a separate account of RLIC registered as a unit investment trust under the 1940 Act), (iii) MFS ReliaStar Variable Account (a separate account of RLIC registered as a unit investment trust under the 1940 Act), (iv) Northstar Variable Account (a separate account of RLIC registered as a unit investment trust under the 1940 Act), (v) ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York Variable Annuity Funds D, E, F, G, H and I (a management investment company registered under the 1940 Act), (vi) ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York Variable Annuity Funds M, P and Q (a management investment company registered under the1940 Act), and (vii) ReliaStar Life Insurance Company of New York Variable Annuity Funds M and P (a management investment company registered under the1940 Act).

 

(b) The following are the directors and officers of the Principal Underwriter:

 

Name and Principal Business Address

Positions and Offices with Underwriter

William P. Elmslie, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Managing Director

Bridget J. A. Witzeman, Work at Home, Ohio 44124

Managing Director

Rajat P. Badhwar, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Chief Information Security Officer

Regina A. Gordon, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Chief Compliance Officer

Kristin H. Hultgren, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Chief Financial Officer

Frederick H. Bohn, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Assistant Chief Financial Officer

Carlo Bertucci, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Tax Officer

Melissa A. O’Donnell, 20 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Secretary

 

 


 

M. Bishop Bastien, 3017 Douglas Boulevard, Roseville, CA 95661

Vice President

Lisa S. Gilarde, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Vice President

Gavin T. Gruenberg, 30211 Avenida de las Banderas, Suite 200, Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688

Vice President

Mark E. Jackowitz, 22 Century Hill Drive, Suite 101, Latham, NY 12110

Vice President

Carol B. Keen, Work at Home, Florida

Vice President

George D. Lessner, Jr., Work at Home, Texas

Vice President

David J. Linney, 2900 North Loop West, Suite 180, Houston, TX 77092

Vice President

Laurie A. Lombardo, One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774

Vice President

Benjamin Moy, 30 Braintree Hill Office Park, Floors 2-4, Braintree MA 02184

Vice President

Niccole A. Peck, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327-4390

Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

Kevin J. Reimer, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327-4390

Vice President and Assistant Treasurer

Frank W. Snodgrass, Work at Home, Tennessee

Vice President

Tina M. Schultz, 20 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Assistant Secretary

Judson Bryant, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327-4390

Tax Officer

Cindy S. Craytor, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327-4390

Tax Officer

Andrew M. Kallenberg, 5780 Powers Ferry Road, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30327-4390

Tax Officer

 

(c)      Compensation to Principal Underwriter during last fiscal year:

 

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

Name of

Principal Underwriter

Net Underwriting Discounts and Commissions

Compensation on Redemption or Annuitization

Brokerage Commissions

Compensation*

 

 

 

 

 

Voya Financial Partners, LLC

 

 

 

$67,609,346.50

 

*   Reflects compensation paid to Voya Financial Partners, LLC attributable to regulatory and operating expenses associated with the distribution of all registered variable annuity products issued by Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company during 2020.

 

 

Item 30. Location of Accounts and Records

 

All accounts, books and other documents required to be maintained by Section 31(a) of the 1940 Act and the rules under it relating to the securities described in and issued under this Registration Statement are maintained by Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company at One Orange Way, Windsor, CT 06095-4774 and at Voya Services Company at 5780 Powers Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30327-4390.

 

 

Item 31. Management Services

 

Not applicable

 

 

 


 

Item 32. Undertakings

 

Registrant hereby undertakes:

(a)      to file a post-effective amendment to this registration statement on Form N-4 as frequently as is necessary to ensure that the audited financial statements in the registration statement are never more than sixteen months old for as long as payments under the variable annuity contracts may be accepted;

(b)      to include as part of any application to purchase a contract offered by a prospectus which is part of this registration statement on Form N-4, a space that an applicant can check to request a Statement of Additional Information; and

(c)      to deliver any Statement of Additional Information and any financial statements required to be made available under this Form N-4 promptly upon written or oral request.

 

Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company represents that the fees and charges deducted under the contracts covered by this registration statement, in the aggregate, are reasonable in relation to the services rendered, the expenses expected to be incurred, and the risks assumed by Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company.

 

 


 

 

SIGNATURES

 

As required by the Securities Act of 1933, and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant, Variable Annuity Account C of Voya Retirement Insurance and Annuity Company, certifies that it meets the requirements of Securities Act Rule 485(b) for effectiveness of this Post-Effective Amendment to its Registration Statement on Form N-4 (File No. 033-75974) and has duly caused this Post-Effective Amendment to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the Town of Windsor, State of Connecticut, on the 12th day of April, 2021.

 

 

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C OF

VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

(Registrant)

 

 

By:

VOYA RETIREMENT INSURANCE AND ANNUITY COMPANY

 

(Depositor)

 

 

By:

Charles P. Nelson*

 

 

Charles P. Nelson

President

(principal executive officer)

 

As required by the Securities Act of 1933, this Post-Effective Amendment No. 39 to the Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in the capacities and on the date indicated.

 

Signature

Title

Date

 

 

 

Charles P. Nelson*

Director and President

 

Charles P. Nelson

(principal executive officer)

 

 

 

 

Robert L. Grubka*

Director

 

Robert L. Grubka

 

 

 

 

 

Michael R. Katz*

Director and Chief Financial Officer

 

Michael R. Katz

(principal financial officer)

 

 

 

 

Heather H. Lavallee*

Director

April

Heather H. Lavallee

 

12, 2021

 

 

 

Francis G. O’Neill*

Director

 

Francis G. O’Neill

 

 

 

 

 

Rodney O. Martin, Jr.*

Director

 

Rodney O. Martin, Jr.

 

 

 

 

 

Michael S. Smith*

Director

 

Michael S. Smith

 

 

 

 

 

C. Landon Cobb, Jr.*

Chief Accounting Officer

 

C. Landon Cobb, Jr.

(principal accounting officer)

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Peter M. Scavongelli

 

              Peter M. Scavongelli

              *Attorney-in-Fact

 

         

 

 


 

VARIABLE ANNUITY ACCOUNT C

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit No.

Exhibit

 

 

24(b)(4.8)

Endorsement E-DCSECURE-20

 

 

24(b)(9)

Opinion and Consent of Counsel

 

 

24(b)(10)

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

 

24(b)(13)

Powers of Attorney