Common use of Amended and Restated Clause in Contracts

Amended and Restated. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT The Trust shall pay the Adviser, at the end of each calendar month, compensation computed daily at an annual rate equal to the following: (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Index Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Natural Resources 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Real Estate 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Socially Responsible 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Common Stock Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Core Bond Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Equity 500 Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % EQ/Intermediate Government Bond 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/International Equity Index 0.400 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Large Cap Value Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Mid Cap Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Small Company Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ETF Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Energy 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Low Volatility Global Equity 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Multi-Alternative Strategies 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Money Market Portfolio First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Money Market 0.350 % 0.325 % 0.280 % 0.270 % 0.250 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Equity Income 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT GAMCO Mergers & Acquisitions 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT SmartBeta Equity 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/American Century Mid Cap Value 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % EQ/Capital Group Research 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/ClearBridge Large Cap Growth 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Franklin Rising Dividends 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.475 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mid Cap Value 0.770 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.680 % 0.670 % EQ/Invesco Xxxxxxxx 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Invesco Global Real Assets (formerly EQ/Invesco Global Real Estate)**** 0.735 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Invesco International Growth 0.710 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Janus Enterprise 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/JPMorgan Value Opportunities 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Invesco Global 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/Lazard Emerging Markets Equity 1.000 % 0.950 % 0.925 % 0.900 % 0.875 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Growth Portfolio 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS International Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS International Intrinsic Value 0.860 % 0.820 % 0.700 % 0.700 % 0.700 % EQ/MFS Mid Cap Focused Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS Technology 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS Utilities Series 0.730 % 0.700 % 0.670 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Growth Stock 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Health Sciences 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % EQ/Value Equity (formerly EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity)*** 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.520 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Wellington Energy 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Allocation Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Dynamic Allocation 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT Moderate Growth Allocation 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/AB Dynamic Aggressive Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Moderate Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/American Century Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AXA Investment Managers Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/First Trust Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Sachs Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/JPMorgan Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Micro Cap 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 1290 VT Small Cap Value 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AB Small Cap Growth 0.550 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Emerging Markets Equity PLUS 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Small Cap Growth 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % Multimanager Aggressive Equity 0.580 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % Multimanager Technology 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Volatility Managed Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/ClearBridge Select Equity Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % EQ/Franklin Balanced Managed Volatility 0.650 % 0.615 % 0.585 % 0.560 % 0.510 % EQ/Franklin Small Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % EQ/Global Equity Managed Volatility 0.740 % 0.720 % 0.690 % 0.665 % 0.615 % EQ/International Core Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % EQ/International Value Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % EQ/Large Cap Core Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % EQ/Large Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % EQ/Mid Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.700 % 0.680 % 0.660 % 0.640 % 0.630 % 1290 VT High Yield 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % EQ/Global Bond PLUS 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % EQ/Quality Bond PLUS 0.400 % 0.380 % 0.360 % 0.340 % 0.330 % Multimanager Core Bond 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/AB Short Duration Government Bond 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.410 % 0.390 % 0.380 % EQ/Franklin Strategic Income 0.590 % 0.490 % 0.440 % 0.430 % 0.370 % EQ/PIMCO Global Real Return 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/PIMCO Real Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Total Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Ultra Short Bond 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/Core Plus Bond* 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ATM Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter ATM International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Large Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Mid Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Small Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/2000 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/400 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/500 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Strategic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Balanced Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Ultra Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Classic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) EQ/All Asset Growth Allocation 0.100 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Target Date Portfolios Target 2015 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2025 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2035 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2045 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2055 Allocation** 0.10 % * Effective April 12, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. ** Effective April 30, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. *** Effective February 1, 2021, the name of EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity Portfolio is changed to EQ/Value Equity Portfolio and the fee rate is revised.

Amended and Restated. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT The Trust shall pay the Adviser, at the end of each calendar month, compensation computed daily at an annual rate equal to the following: (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Index Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Next $2 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 1290 VT Natural Resources 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 1290 VT Real Estate 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 1290 VT Socially Responsible 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % EQ/Common Stock Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Core Bond Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Equity 500 Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % 0.150 % EQ/Intermediate Government Bond 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/International Equity Index 0.400 % 0.350 % 0.325 % 0.300 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Large Cap Value Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Long-Term Bond 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Mid Cap Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Small Company Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % 0.150 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ETF Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Energy 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Low Volatility Global Equity 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Multi-Alternative Strategies 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Money Market Portfolio First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Money Market 0.350 % 0.325 % 0.280 % 0.270 % 0.250 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Equity Income 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT GAMCO Mergers & Acquisitions 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT SmartBeta Equity ESG 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/American Century Mid Cap Value 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % EQ/Capital Group Research 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/ClearBridge Large Cap Growth ESG 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Franklin Rising Dividends 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.475 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mid Cap Value 0.770 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.680 % 0.670 % EQ/Invesco Xxxxxxxx 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Invesco Global Real Assets (formerly EQ/Invesco Global Real Estate)**** 0.735 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Invesco International Growth 0.710 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Janus Enterprise 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/JPMorgan Value Opportunities 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Invesco Global 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/Lazard Emerging Markets Equity 1.000 % 0.950 % 0.925 % 0.900 % 0.875 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Growth Portfolio 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS International Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS International Intrinsic Value 0.860 % 0.820 % 0.700 % 0.700 % 0.700 % EQ/MFS Mid Cap Focused Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS Technology 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS Utilities Series 0.730 % 0.700 % 0.670 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Growth Stock 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Health Sciences 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % EQ/Value Equity (formerly EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity)*** 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.520 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Wellington Energy 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Allocation Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Dynamic Allocation 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT Moderate Growth Allocation 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/AB Dynamic Aggressive Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Moderate Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/American Century Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AXA Investment Managers Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/First Trust Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Franklin Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Franklin Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Sachs Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/JPMorgan Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Micro Cap 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 1290 VT Small Cap Value 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AB Small Cap Growth 0.550 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Emerging Markets Equity PLUS 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Small Cap Growth 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % Multimanager Aggressive Equity 0.580 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % Multimanager Technology 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Volatility Managed Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/ClearBridge Select Equity Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % EQ/Franklin Balanced Managed Volatility 0.650 % 0.615 % 0.585 % 0.560 % 0.510 0.540 % EQ/Franklin Small Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % 0.540 % EQ/Global Equity Managed Volatility 0.740 % 0.720 % 0.690 % 0.665 % 0.615 % 0.590 % EQ/International Core Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % 0.450 % EQ/International Value Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % 0.450 % EQ/Large Cap Core Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/Large Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/Mid Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.425 % 0.400 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.700 % 0.680 % 0.660 % 0.640 % 0.630 % 1290 VT High Yield 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % EQ/Global Bond PLUS 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % EQ/Quality Bond PLUS 0.400 % 0.380 % 0.360 % 0.340 % 0.330 % Multimanager Core Bond 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/AB Short Duration Government Bond 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.410 % 0.390 % 0.380 % EQ/Franklin Strategic Income 0.590 % 0.490 % 0.440 % 0.430 % 0.370 % EQ/PIMCO Global Real Return 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/PIMCO Real Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Total Return ESG 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Ultra Short Bond 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/Core Plus Bond* 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ATM Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter ATM International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % ATM Large Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % ATM Mid Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % ATM Small Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/2000 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/400 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/500 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Strategic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Balanced Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Conservative Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Moderate Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Ultra Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Classic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.0825 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) EQ/All Asset Growth Allocation 0.100 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Target Date Portfolios Target 2015 First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter Equitable Growth MF/ETF 0.1500 % 0.1425 % 0.1400 % 0.1375 % 0.1350 % Equitable Moderate Growth MF/ETF 0.1500 % 0.1425 % 0.1400 % 0.1375 % 0.1350 % Equitable Conservative Growth MF/ETF (fka, 1290 VT DoubleLine Dynamic Allocation** 0.10 ) 0.1500 % Target 2025 Allocation** 0.10 0.1425 % Target 2035 Allocation** 0.10 0.1400 % Target 2045 Allocation** 0.10 0.1375 % Target 2055 Allocation** 0.10 0.1350 % * Effective April 12, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. ** Effective April 30, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. *** Effective February 1, 2021, the name (as a percentage of EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity Portfolio is changed to EQ/Value Equity Portfolio and the fee rate is revised.average daily net assets) First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter

Amended and Restated. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT The Trust shall pay the Adviser, at the end of each calendar month, compensation computed daily at an annual rate equal to the following: (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Index Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Next $2 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 1290 VT Natural Resources 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 1290 VT Real Estate 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 1290 VT Socially Responsible 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % EQ/Common Stock Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Core Bond Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Equity 500 Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % 0.150 % EQ/Intermediate Government Bond 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/International Equity Index 0.400 % 0.350 % 0.325 % 0.300 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Large Cap Value Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Long-Term Bond 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Mid Cap Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Small Company Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % 0.150 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ETF Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Energy 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Low Volatility Global Equity 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Multi-Alternative Strategies 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Money Market Portfolio First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Money Market 0.350 % 0.325 % 0.280 % 0.270 % 0.250 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Equity Income 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT GAMCO Mergers & Acquisitions 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT SmartBeta Equity 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/American Century Mid Cap Value 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % EQ/Capital Group Research 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/ClearBridge Large Cap Growth 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Franklin Rising Dividends 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.475 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mid Cap Value 0.770 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.680 % 0.670 % EQ/Invesco Xxxxxxxx 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Invesco Global Real Assets (formerly EQ/Invesco Global Real Estate)**** 0.735 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Invesco International Growth 0.710 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Janus Enterprise 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/JPMorgan Value Opportunities 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Invesco Global 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/Lazard Emerging Markets Equity 1.000 % 0.950 % 0.925 % 0.900 % 0.875 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Growth Portfolio 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS International Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS International Intrinsic Value 0.860 % 0.820 % 0.700 % 0.700 % 0.700 % EQ/MFS Mid Cap Focused Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS Technology 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS Utilities Series 0.730 % 0.700 % 0.670 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Growth Stock 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Health Sciences 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % EQ/Value Equity (formerly EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity)*** 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.520 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Wellington Energy 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Allocation Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Dynamic Allocation 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT Moderate Growth Allocation 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/AB Dynamic Aggressive Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Moderate Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/American Century Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AXA Investment Managers Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/First Trust Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Franklin Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Franklin Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Sachs Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Sachs Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/JPMorgan Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Micro Cap 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 1290 VT Small Cap Value 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AB Small Cap Growth 0.550 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Emerging Markets Equity PLUS 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Small Cap Growth 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % Multimanager Aggressive Equity 0.580 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % Multimanager Technology 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Volatility Managed Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/ClearBridge Select Equity Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % EQ/Franklin Balanced Managed Volatility 0.650 % 0.615 % 0.585 % 0.560 % 0.510 0.540 % EQ/Franklin Small Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % 0.540 % EQ/Global Equity Managed Volatility 0.740 % 0.720 % 0.690 % 0.665 % 0.615 % 0.590 % EQ/International Core Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % 0.450 % EQ/International Value Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % 0.450 % EQ/Large Cap Core Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/Large Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/Mid Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.425 % 0.400 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.700 % 0.680 % 0.660 % 0.640 % 0.630 % 1290 VT High Yield 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % EQ/Global Bond PLUS 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % EQ/Quality Bond PLUS 0.400 % 0.380 % 0.360 % 0.340 % 0.330 % Multimanager Core Bond 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/AB Short Duration Government Bond 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.410 % 0.390 % 0.380 % EQ/Franklin Strategic Income 0.590 % 0.490 % 0.440 % 0.430 % 0.370 % EQ/PIMCO Global Real Return 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/PIMCO Real Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Total Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Ultra Short Bond 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/Core Plus Bond* 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ATM Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter ATM Portfolios ATM International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % ATM Large Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % ATM Mid Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % ATM Small Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/2000 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/400 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/500 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Strategic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 3 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Balanced Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Conservative Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Moderate Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Ultra Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Classic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.0825 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) EQ/All Asset Growth Allocation 0.100 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Target Date Portfolios Target 2015 Allocation** 0.10 First $2 Billion Next $2Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter Equitable Growth MF/ETF 0.1500 % Target 2025 Allocation** 0.10 0.1425 % Target 2035 Allocation** 0.10 0.1400 % Target 2045 Allocation** 0.10 0.1375 % Target 2055 Allocation** 0.10 0.1350 % * Effective April 12, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. ** Effective April 30, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. *** Effective February 1, 2021, the name Equitable Moderate Growth MF/ETF 0.1500 % 0.1425 % 0.1400 % 0.1375 % 0.1350 % (as a percentage of EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity Portfolio is changed to EQ/Value Equity Portfolio and the fee rate is revised.average daily net assets) First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter

Amended and Restated. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT The Trust shall pay the Adviser, at the end of each calendar month, compensation computed daily at an annual rate equal to the following: (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Index Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Natural Resources 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Real Estate 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Socially Responsible 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Common Stock Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Core Bond Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Equity 500 Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % EQ/Intermediate Government Bond 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/International Equity Index 0.400 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Large Cap Value Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Mid Cap Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Small Company Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ETF Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Energy 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Low Volatility Global Equity 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Multi-Alternative Strategies 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Money Market Portfolio First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Money Market 0.350 % 0.325 % 0.280 % 0.270 % 0.250 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Equity Income 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT GAMCO Mergers & Acquisitions 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT SmartBeta Equity 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/American Century Mid Cap Value 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % EQ/Capital Group Research 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/ClearBridge Large Cap Growth 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Franklin Rising Dividends 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.475 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mid Cap Value 0.770 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.680 % 0.670 % EQ/Invesco Xxxxxxxx 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Invesco Global Real Estate Assets (formerly EQ/Invesco Global Real Estate)**** 0.735 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Invesco International Growth 0.710 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Janus Enterprise 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/JPMorgan Value Opportunities 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Invesco Global 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/Lazard Emerging Markets Equity 1.000 % 0.950 % 0.925 % 0.900 % 0.875 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Growth Portfolio 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS International Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS International Intrinsic Value 0.860 % 0.820 % 0.700 % 0.700 % 0.700 % EQ/MFS Mid Cap Focused Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS Technology 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS Utilities Series 0.730 % 0.700 % 0.670 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Growth Stock 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Health Sciences 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % EQ/Value Equity (formerly EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity)*** 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.520 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Wellington Energy 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Allocation Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Dynamic Allocation 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT Moderate Growth Allocation 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/AB Dynamic Aggressive Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Moderate Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/American Century Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AXA Investment Managers Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/First Trust Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Sachs Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/JPMorgan Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Franklin Growth Allocation (formerly, EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Growth Allocation Allocation) 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Franklin Moderate Allocation (formerly, EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Moderate Allocation Allocation) 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Micro Cap 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 1290 VT Small Cap Value 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AB Small Cap Growth 0.550 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Emerging Markets Equity PLUS 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Small Cap Growth 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % Multimanager Aggressive Equity 0.580 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % Multimanager Technology 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Volatility Managed Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/ClearBridge Select Equity Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % EQ/Franklin Balanced Managed Volatility 0.650 % 0.615 % 0.585 % 0.560 % 0.510 % EQ/Franklin Small Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % EQ/Global Equity Managed Volatility 0.740 % 0.720 % 0.690 % 0.665 % 0.615 % EQ/International Core Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % EQ/International Value Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % EQ/Large Cap Core Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % EQ/Large Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % EQ/Mid Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.700 % 0.680 % 0.660 % 0.640 % 0.630 % 1290 VT High Yield 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % EQ/Global Bond PLUS 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % EQ/Quality Bond PLUS 0.400 % 0.380 % 0.360 % 0.340 % 0.330 % Multimanager Core Bond 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/AB Short Duration Government Bond 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.410 % 0.390 % 0.380 % EQ/Franklin Strategic Income 0.590 % 0.490 % 0.440 % 0.430 % 0.370 % EQ/PIMCO Global Real Return 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/PIMCO Real Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Total Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Ultra Short Bond 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/Core Plus Bond* 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ATM Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter ATM Portfolios ATM International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Large Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Mid Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Small Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/2000 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/400 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/500 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Strategic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Balanced Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Ultra Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Classic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) EQ/All Asset Growth Allocation 0.100 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Target Date Portfolios Target 2015 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2025 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2035 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2045 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2055 Allocation** 0.10 % * Effective April 12, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. ** Effective April 30, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. *** Effective February 1, 2021, the name of EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity Portfolio is changed to EQ/Value Equity Portfolio and the fee rate is revised.%

Amended and Restated. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT The Trust shall pay the Adviser, at the end of each calendar month, compensation computed daily at an annual rate equal to the following: (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Index Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Natural Resources 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Real Estate 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Socially Responsible 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Common Stock Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Core Bond Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Equity 500 Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % EQ/Intermediate Government Bond 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/International Equity Index 0.400 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Large Cap Value Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Mid Cap Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Small Company Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ETF Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Energy 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Low Volatility Global Equity 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Multi-Alternative Strategies 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Money Market Portfolio First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Money Market 0.350 % 0.325 % 0.280 % 0.270 % 0.250 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Equity Income 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT GAMCO Mergers & Acquisitions 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT SmartBeta Equity 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/American Century Mid Cap Value 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % EQ/Capital Group Research 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/ClearBridge Large Cap Growth 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Franklin Rising Dividends 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.475 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mid Cap Value 0.770 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.680 % 0.670 % EQ/Invesco Xxxxxxxx 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Invesco Global Real Assets (formerly EQ/Invesco Global Real Estate)**** 0.735 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Invesco International Growth 0.710 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Janus Enterprise 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/JPMorgan Value Opportunities 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Invesco Global 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/Lazard Emerging Markets Equity 1.000 % 0.950 % 0.925 % 0.900 % 0.875 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Growth Portfolio 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS International Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS International Intrinsic Value 0.860 % 0.820 % 0.700 % 0.700 % 0.700 % EQ/MFS Mid Cap Focused Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS Technology 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS Utilities Series 0.730 % 0.700 % 0.670 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Growth Stock 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Health Sciences 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % EQ/Value Equity (formerly EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity)*** 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.520 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Wellington Energy 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Allocation Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Dynamic Allocation 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT Moderate Growth Allocation 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/AB Dynamic Aggressive Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Moderate Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/American Century Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AXA Investment Managers Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/First Trust Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Franklin Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Franklin Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Sachs Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Sachs Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/JPMorgan Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Micro Cap 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 1290 VT Small Cap Value 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AB Small Cap Growth 0.550 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Emerging Markets Equity PLUS 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Small Cap Growth 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % Multimanager Aggressive Equity 0.580 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % Multimanager Technology 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Volatility Managed Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/ClearBridge Select Equity Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % EQ/Franklin Balanced Managed Volatility 0.650 % 0.615 % 0.585 % 0.560 % 0.510 % EQ/Franklin Small Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % EQ/Global Equity Managed Volatility 0.740 % 0.720 % 0.690 % 0.665 % 0.615 % EQ/International Core Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % EQ/International Value Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % EQ/Large Cap Core Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % EQ/Large Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % EQ/Mid Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.700 % 0.680 % 0.660 % 0.640 % 0.630 % 1290 VT High Yield 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % EQ/Global Bond PLUS 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % EQ/Quality Bond PLUS 0.400 % 0.380 % 0.360 % 0.340 % 0.330 % Multimanager Core Bond 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/AB Short Duration Government Bond 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.410 % 0.390 % 0.380 % EQ/Franklin Strategic Income 0.590 % 0.490 % 0.440 % 0.430 % 0.370 % EQ/PIMCO Global Real Return 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/PIMCO Real Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Total Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Ultra Short Bond 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/Core Plus Bond* 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ATM Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter ATM Portfolios ATM International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Large Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Mid Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Small Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/2000 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/400 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/500 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Strategic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Balanced Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Ultra Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Classic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) EQ/All Asset Growth Allocation 0.100 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Target Date Portfolios Target 2015 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2025 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2035 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2045 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2055 Allocation** 0.10 % * Effective April 12, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. ** Effective April 30, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. *** Effective February 1, 2021, the name of EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity Portfolio is changed to EQ/Value Equity Portfolio and the fee rate is revised.)

Amended and Restated. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT The Trust shall pay the Adviser, at the end of each calendar month, compensation computed daily at an annual rate equal to the following: (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Index Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Next $2 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 1290 VT Natural Resources 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 1290 VT Real Estate 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 1290 VT Socially Responsible 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % EQ/Common Stock Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Core Bond Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Equity 500 Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % 0.150 % EQ/Intermediate Government Bond 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/International Equity Index 0.400 % 0.350 % 0.325 % 0.300 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Large Cap Value Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Long-Term Bond 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Mid Cap Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Small Company Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % 0.150 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ETF Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Energy 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Low Volatility Global Equity 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Multi-Alternative Strategies 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Money Market Portfolio First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Money Market 0.350 % 0.325 % 0.280 % 0.270 % 0.250 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Equity Income 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT GAMCO Mergers & Acquisitions 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT SmartBeta Equity ESG 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/American Century Mid Cap Value 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % EQ/Capital Group Research 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/ClearBridge Large Cap Growth ESG 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Franklin Rising Dividends 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.475 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mid Cap Value 0.770 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.680 % 0.670 % EQ/Invesco Xxxxxxxx 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Invesco Global Real Assets (formerly EQ/Invesco Global Real Estate)**** 0.735 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Invesco International Growth 0.710 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Janus Enterprise 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/JPMorgan Value Opportunities 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Invesco Global 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/Lazard Emerging Markets Equity 1.000 % 0.950 % 0.925 % 0.900 % 0.875 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Growth Portfolio 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS International Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS International Intrinsic Value 0.860 % 0.820 % 0.700 % 0.700 % 0.700 % EQ/MFS Mid Cap Focused Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS Technology 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS Utilities Series 0.730 % 0.700 % 0.670 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Growth Stock 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Health Sciences 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % EQ/Value Equity (formerly EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity)*** 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.520 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Wellington Energy 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Allocation Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Dynamic Allocation 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT Moderate Growth Allocation 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/AB Dynamic Aggressive Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Moderate Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/American Century Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AXA Investment Managers Franklin Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/First Trust Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Sachs Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/JPMorgan Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Micro Cap 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Small Cap Value 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AB Small Cap Growth 0.550 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Emerging Markets Equity PLUS 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Small Cap Growth 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % Multimanager Aggressive Equity 0.580 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % Multimanager Technology 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Volatility Managed Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/ClearBridge Select Equity Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % EQ/Franklin Balanced Managed Volatility 0.650 % 0.615 % 0.585 % 0.560 % 0.510 0.540 % EQ/Franklin Small Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % 0.540 % EQ/Global Equity Managed Volatility 0.740 % 0.720 % 0.690 % 0.665 % 0.615 % 0.590 % EQ/International Core Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % 0.450 % EQ/International Value Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % 0.450 % EQ/Large Cap Core Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/Large Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/Mid Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.425 % 0.400 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.700 % 0.680 % 0.660 % 0.640 % 0.630 % 1290 VT High Yield 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % EQ/Global Bond PLUS 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % EQ/Quality Bond PLUS 0.400 % 0.380 % 0.360 % 0.340 % 0.330 % Multimanager Core Bond 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/AB Short Duration Government Bond 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.410 % 0.390 % 0.380 % EQ/Franklin Strategic Income 0.590 % 0.490 % 0.440 % 0.430 % 0.370 % EQ/PIMCO Global Real Return 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/PIMCO Real Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Total Return ESG 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Ultra Short Bond 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/Core Plus Bond* 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ATM Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter ATM International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % ATM Large Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % ATM Mid Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % ATM Small Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/2000 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/400 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/500 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Strategic Allocation Portfolios First $2 1 Billion Next $2 1 Billion Next $2 3 Billion Next $4 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Growth Strategy 0.1000 0.100 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.0825 % 0.0800 % EQ/Balanced Strategy 0.1000 0.100 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.0825 % 0.0800 % EQ/Conservative Growth Strategy 0.1000 0.100 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.0825 % 0.0800 % EQ/Conservative Strategy 0.1000 0.100 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.0825 % 0.0800 % EQ/Growth Strategy 0.1000 0.100 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.0825 % 0.0800 % EQ/Moderate Growth Strategy 0.1000 0.100 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.0825 % 0.0800 % EQ/Ultra Conservative Strategy 0.1000 0.100 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.0825 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Classic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.0800 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) EQ/All Asset Growth Allocation 0.100 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Target Date Portfolios Target 2015 Allocation** 0.10 First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter Equitable Growth MF/ETF 0.1500 % Target 2025 Allocation** 0.10 0.1425 % Target 2035 Allocation** 0.10 0.1400 % Target 2045 Allocation** 0.10 0.1375 % Target 2055 Allocation** 0.10 0.1350 % * Effective April 12, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. ** Effective April 30, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. *** Effective February 1, 2021, the name Equitable Moderate Growth MF/ETF 0.1500 % 0.1425 % 0.1400 % 0.1375 % 0.1350 % Equitable Conservative Growth MF/ETF 0.1500 % 0.1425 % 0.1400 % 0.1375 % 0.1350 % (as a percentage of EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity Portfolio is changed to EQ/Value Equity Portfolio and the fee rate is revised.average daily net assets) First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter

Amended and Restated. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT The Trust shall pay the Adviser, at the end of each calendar month, compensation computed daily at an annual rate equal to the following: (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Index Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Natural Resources 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Real Estate 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Socially Responsible 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Common Stock Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Core Bond Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Equity 500 Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % EQ/Intermediate Government Bond 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/International Equity Index 0.400 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Large Cap Value Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Long-Term Bond 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Mid Cap Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % EQ/Small Company Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ETF Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Energy 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Low Volatility Global Equity 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Multi-Alternative Strategies 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Money Market Portfolio First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Money Market 0.350 % 0.325 % 0.280 % 0.270 % 0.250 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Equity Income 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT GAMCO Mergers & Acquisitions 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT SmartBeta Equity 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/American Century Mid Cap Value 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % EQ/Capital Group Research 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/ClearBridge Large Cap Growth 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Franklin Rising Dividends 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.475 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mid Cap Value 0.770 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.680 % 0.670 % EQ/Invesco Xxxxxxxx 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Invesco Global Real Assets (formerly EQ/Invesco Global Real Estate)**** 0.735 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Invesco International Growth 0.710 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Janus Enterprise 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/JPMorgan Value Opportunities 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Invesco Global 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/Lazard Emerging Markets Equity 1.000 % 0.950 % 0.925 % 0.900 % 0.875 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Growth Portfolio 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS International Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS International Intrinsic Value 0.860 % 0.820 % 0.700 % 0.700 % 0.700 % EQ/MFS Mid Cap Focused Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS Technology 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS Utilities Series 0.730 % 0.700 % 0.670 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Growth Stock 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Health Sciences 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % EQ/Value Equity (formerly EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity)*** 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.520 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Wellington Energy 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Allocation Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Dynamic Allocation 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT Moderate Growth Allocation 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/AB Dynamic Aggressive Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Moderate Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/American Century Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AXA Investment Managers Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/First Trust Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Franklin Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Franklin Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Sachs Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Sachs Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/JPMorgan Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Micro Cap 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 1290 VT Small Cap Value 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AB Small Cap Growth 0.550 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Emerging Markets Equity PLUS 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Small Cap Growth 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % Multimanager Aggressive Equity 0.580 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % Multimanager Technology 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Volatility Managed Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/ClearBridge Select Equity Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % EQ/Franklin Balanced Managed Volatility 0.650 % 0.615 % 0.585 % 0.560 % 0.510 % EQ/Franklin Small Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % EQ/Global Equity Managed Volatility 0.740 % 0.720 % 0.690 % 0.665 % 0.615 % EQ/International Core Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % EQ/International Value Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % EQ/Large Cap Core Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % EQ/Large Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % EQ/Mid Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.700 % 0.680 % 0.660 % 0.640 % 0.630 % 1290 VT High Yield 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % EQ/Global Bond PLUS 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % EQ/Quality Bond PLUS 0.400 % 0.380 % 0.360 % 0.340 % 0.330 % Multimanager Core Bond 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/AB Short Duration Government Bond 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.410 % 0.390 % 0.380 % EQ/Franklin Strategic Income 0.590 % 0.490 % 0.440 % 0.430 % 0.370 % EQ/PIMCO Global Real Return 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/PIMCO Real Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Total Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Ultra Short Bond 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/Core Plus Bond* 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ATM Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter ATM Portfolios ATM International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Large Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Mid Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Small Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/2000 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/400 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/500 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Strategic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Balanced Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Ultra Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Classic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) EQ/All Asset Growth Allocation 0.100 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Target Date Portfolios Target 2015 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2025 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2035 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2045 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2055 Allocation** 0.10 % * Effective April 12, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. ** Effective April 30, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. *** Effective February 1, 2021, the name of EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity Portfolio is changed to EQ/Value Equity Portfolio and the fee rate is revised.)

Amended and Restated. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT The Trust shall pay the Adviser, at the end of each calendar month, compensation computed daily at an annual rate equal to the following: (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Index Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.500% 0.450% 0.425% 1290 VT Natural Resources 0.500 0.500% 0.450 0.450% 0.425 0.425% 1290 VT Real Estate 0.500 0.500% 0.450 0.450% 0.425 0.425% 1290 VT Socially Responsible 0.500 0.500% 0.450 0.450% 0.425 0.425% EQ/Common Stock Index 0.350 0.350% 0.300 0.300% 0.275 0.275% EQ/Core Bond Index 0.350 0.350% 0.300 0.300% 0.275 0.275% EQ/Equity 500 Index 0.250 0.250% 0.200 0.200% 0.175 0.175% EQ/Intermediate Government Bond 0.350 0.350% 0.300 0.300% 0.275 0.275% EQ/International Equity Index 0.400 0.400% 0.350 0.350% 0.325 0.325% EQ/Large Cap Growth Index 0.350 0.350% 0.300 0.300% 0.275 0.275% EQ/Large Cap Value Index 0.350 0.350% 0.300 0.300% 0.275 0.275% EQ/Long-Term Bond 0.350% 0.300% 0.275% EQ/Mid Cap Index 0.350 0.350% 0.300 0.300% 0.275 0.275% EQ/Small Company Index 0.250 0.250% 0.200 0.200% 0.175 0.175% (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ETF Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Energy 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Low Volatility Global Equity 0.500 0.500% 0.450 0.450% 0.425 0.425% 1290 VT Multi-Alternative Strategies 0.500 0.500% 0.450 0.450% 0.425 0.425% (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Money Market Portfolio First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Money Market 0.350 % 0.325 % 0.280 % 0.270 % 0.250 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Equity Income 0.750 0.750% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% 1290 VT GAMCO Mergers & Acquisitions 0.900 0.900% 0.850 0.850% 0.825 0.825% 0.800 0.800% 0.775 0.775% 1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value 0.750 0.750% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% 1290 VT SmartBeta Equity 0.700 0.700% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% 0.600 0.600% 0.575 0.575% EQ/American Century Mid Cap Value 0.900 0.900% 0.850 0.850% 0.825 0.825% 0.800 0.800% 0.775 0.775% EQ/Capital Group Research 0.650 0.650% 0.600 0.600% 0.575 0.575% 0.550 0.550% 0.525 0.525% EQ/ClearBridge Large Cap Growth 0.650 0.650% 0.600 0.600% 0.575 0.575% 0.550 0.550% 0.525 % EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 0.525% (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540% 0.500% 0.475% 0.450% 0.425% EQ/Franklin Rising Dividends 0.600 0.600% 0.550 0.550% 0.510 0.510% 0.490 0.490% 0.475 0.475% EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mid Cap Value 0.770 0.770% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% 0.680 0.680% 0.670 0.670% EQ/Invesco Xxxxxxxx 0.650 0.650% 0.600 0.600% 0.575 0.575% 0.550 0.550% 0.525 0.525% EQ/Invesco Global Real Assets (formerly EQ/Invesco Global Real Estate)**** 0.735 0.735% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% EQ/Invesco International Growth 0.710 0.710% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% EQ/Janus Enterprise 0.700 0.700% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% 0.600 0.600% 0.575 0.575% EQ/JPMorgan Value Opportunities 0.600 0.600% 0.550 0.550% 0.525 0.525% 0.500 0.500% 0.475 0.475% EQ/Invesco Global 0.850 0.850% 0.800 0.800% 0.775 0.775% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% EQ/Lazard Emerging Markets Equity 1.000 1.000% 0.950 0.950% 0.925 0.925% 0.900 0.900% 0.875 0.875% EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Growth Portfolio 0.750 0.750% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% EQ/MFS International Growth 0.850 0.850% 0.800 0.800% 0.775 0.775% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% EQ/MFS International Intrinsic Value 0.860 0.860% 0.820 0.820% 0.700 0.700% 0.700 0.700% 0.700 0.700% EQ/MFS Mid Cap Focused Growth 0.850 0.850% 0.800 0.800% 0.775 0.775% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% EQ/MFS Technology 0.750 0.750% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% EQ/MFS Utilities Series 0.730 0.730% 0.700 0.700% 0.670 0.670% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% EQ/X. Xxxx Price Growth Stock 0.750 0.750% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% EQ/X. Xxxx Price Health Sciences 0.950 0.950% 0.900 0.900% 0.875 0.875% 0.850 0.850% 0.825 0.825% EQ/Value Equity (formerly EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity)*** 0.560 0.560% 0.540 0.540% 0.520 0.520% 0.500 0.500% 0.475 0.475% EQ/Wellington Energy 0.850 0.850% 0.800 0.800% 0.775 0.775% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Allocation Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Dynamic Allocation 0.750 0.750% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% 1290 VT Moderate Growth Allocation 0.700 0.700% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% 0.600 0.600% 0.575 0.575% EQ/AB Dynamic Aggressive Growth 0.750 0.750% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% EQ/AB Dynamic Growth 0.750 0.750% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% EQ/AB Dynamic Moderate Growth 0.750 0.750% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% EQ/American Century Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 0.800% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% EQ/AXA Investment Managers Moderate Allocation 0.800 0.800% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% EQ/First Trust Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 0.800% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% EQ/Franklin Growth Allocation 0.800% 0.750% 0.725% 0.700% 0.675% EQ/Franklin Moderate Allocation 0.800% 0.750% 0.725% 0.700% 0.675% EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800% 0.750% 0.725% 0.700% 0.675% EQ/Xxxxxxx Sachs Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 0.800% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% EQ/Invesco Moderate Allocation 0.800 0.800% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% EQ/Invesco Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 0.800% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% EQ/JPMorgan Growth Allocation 0.800 0.800% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 0.675% (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Micro Cap 0.850 0.850% 0.800 0.800% 0.775 0.775% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% 1290 VT Small Cap Value 0.800 0.800% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% EQ/AB Small Cap Growth 0.550 0.550% 0.500 0.500% 0.475 0.475% 0.450 0.450% 0.425 0.425% EQ/Emerging Markets Equity PLUS 0.700 0.700% 0.650 0.650% 0.625 0.625% 0.600 0.600% 0.575 0.575% EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Small Cap Growth 0.800 0.800% 0.750 0.750% 0.725 0.725% 0.700 0.700% 0.675 0.675% Multimanager Aggressive Equity 0.580 0.580% 0.550 0.550% 0.525 0.525% 0.500 0.500% 0.475 0.475% Multimanager Technology 0.950 0.950% 0.900 0.900% 0.875 0.875% 0.850 0.850% 0.825 0.825% (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Volatility Managed Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/ClearBridge Select Equity Managed Volatility 0.700 0.700% 0.665 0.665% 0.635 0.635% 0.610 0.610% 0.560 % EQ/Franklin Balanced Managed Volatility 0.650 % 0.615 % 0.585 % 0.560 % 0.510 0.560% EQ/Franklin Small Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.700 0.700% 0.665 0.665% 0.635 0.635% 0.610 0.610% 0.560 0.560% EQ/Global Equity Managed Volatility 0.740 0.740% 0.720 0.720% 0.690 0.690% 0.665 0.665% 0.615 0.615% EQ/International Core Managed Volatility 0.600 0.600% 0.575 0.575% 0.550 0.550% 0.525 0.525% 0.475 0.475% EQ/International Value Managed Volatility 0.600 0.600% 0.575 0.575% 0.550 0.550% 0.525 0.525% 0.475 0.475% EQ/Large Cap Core Managed Volatility 0.500 0.500% 0.475 0.475% 0.450 0.450% 0.425 0.425% 0.375 0.375% EQ/Large Cap Growth Managed Volatility 0.500 0.500% 0.475 0.475% 0.450 0.450% 0.425 0.425% 0.375 0.375% EQ/Large Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.500 0.500% 0.475 0.475% 0.450 0.450% 0.425 0.425% 0.375 0.375% EQ/Mid Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.550 0.550% 0.525 0.525% 0.500 0.500% 0.475 0.475% 0.425 0.425% (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.700 % 0.680 % 0.660 % 0.640 % 0.630 % 1290 VT High Yield 0.600 0.600% 0.580 0.580% 0.560 0.560% 0.540 0.540% 0.530 % EQ/Global Bond PLUS 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 0.530% EQ/Quality Bond PLUS 0.400 0.400% 0.380 0.380% 0.360 0.360% 0.340 0.340% 0.330 0.330% Multimanager Core Bond 0.550 0.550% 0.530 0.530% 0.510 0.510% 0.490 0.490% 0.480 0.480% (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond 0.600 0.600% 0.575 0.575% 0.550 0.550% 0.530 0.530% 0.520 0.520% EQ/AB Short Duration Government Bond 0.450 0.450% 0.430 0.430% 0.410 0.410% 0.390 0.390% 0.380 0.380% EQ/Franklin Strategic Income 0.590 0.590% 0.490 0.490% 0.440 0.440% 0.430 0.430% 0.370 0.370% EQ/PIMCO Global Real Return 0.600 0.600% 0.575 0.575% 0.550 0.550% 0.530 0.530% 0.520 0.520% EQ/PIMCO Real Return 0.500 0.500% 0.475 0.475% 0.450 0.450% 0.430 0.430% 0.420 0.420% EQ/PIMCO Total Return 0.500 0.500% 0.475 0.475% 0.450 0.450% 0.430 0.430% 0.420 0.420% EQ/PIMCO Ultra Short Bond 0.500 0.500% 0.475 0.475% 0.450 0.450% 0.430 0.430% 0.420 % EQ/Core Plus Bond* 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 0.420% (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ATM Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter ATM Portfolios ATM International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Large Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Mid Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % ATM Small Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/2000 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/400 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/500 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Strategic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion 2Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Balanced Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Ultra Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Classic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) EQ/All Asset Growth Allocation 0.100 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Target Date Portfolios Target 2015 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2025 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2035 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2045 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2055 Allocation** 0.10 % * Effective April 12, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. ** Effective April 30, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. *** Effective February 1, 2021, the name of EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity Portfolio is changed to EQ/Value Equity Portfolio and the fee rate is revised.)

Amended and Restated. INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT The Trust shall pay the Adviser, at the end of each calendar month, compensation computed daily at an annual rate equal to the following: (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Index Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Next $2 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 1290 VT Natural Resources 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 1290 VT Real Estate 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 1290 VT Socially Responsible 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % EQ/Common Stock Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Core Bond Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Equity 500 Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % 0.150 % EQ/Intermediate Government Bond 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/International Equity Index 0.400 % 0.350 % 0.325 % 0.300 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Large Cap Value Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Long-Term Bond 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Mid Cap Index 0.350 % 0.300 % 0.275 % 0.250 % EQ/Small Company Index 0.250 % 0.200 % 0.175 % 0.150 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ETF Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $4 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Energy 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Low Volatility Global Equity 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 1290 VT Multi-Alternative Strategies 0.500 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Money Market Portfolio First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Money Market 0.350 % 0.325 % 0.280 % 0.270 % 0.250 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Equity Income 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT GAMCO Mergers & Acquisitions 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 1290 VT GAMCO Small Company Value 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT SmartBeta Equity 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/American Century Mid Cap Value 0.900 % 0.850 % 0.825 % 0.800 % 0.775 % EQ/Capital Group Research 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/ClearBridge Large Cap Growth 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/Fidelity Institutional AM® Large Cap 0.540 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Franklin Rising Dividends 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.475 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Mid Cap Value 0.770 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.680 % 0.670 % EQ/Invesco Xxxxxxxx 0.650 % 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % EQ/Invesco Global Real Assets (formerly EQ/Invesco Global Real Estate)**** 0.735 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Invesco International Growth 0.710 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/Janus Enterprise 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/JPMorgan Value Opportunities 0.600 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Invesco Global 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/Lazard Emerging Markets Equity 1.000 % 0.950 % 0.925 % 0.900 % 0.875 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Growth Portfolio 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS International Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS International Intrinsic Value 0.860 % 0.820 % 0.700 % 0.700 % 0.700 % EQ/MFS Mid Cap Focused Growth 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % EQ/MFS Technology 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/MFS Utilities Series 0.730 % 0.700 % 0.670 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Growth Stock 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/X. Xxxx Price Health Sciences 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % EQ/Value Equity (formerly EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity)*** 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.520 % 0.500 % 0.475 % EQ/Wellington Energy 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Allocation Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Dynamic Allocation 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 1290 VT Moderate Growth Allocation 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/AB Dynamic Aggressive Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/AB Dynamic Moderate Growth 0.750 % 0.700 % 0.675 % 0.650 % 0.625 % EQ/American Century Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AXA Investment Managers Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/First Trust Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Franklin Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Franklin Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Sachs Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Sachs Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Invesco Moderate Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/JPMorgan Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Growth Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/Xxxx Xxxxx Moderate Allocation 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Micro Cap 0.850 % 0.800 % 0.775 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 1290 VT Small Cap Value 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % EQ/AB Small Cap Growth 0.550 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % EQ/Emerging Markets Equity PLUS 0.700 % 0.650 % 0.625 % 0.600 % 0.575 % EQ/Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Small Cap Growth 0.800 % 0.750 % 0.725 % 0.700 % 0.675 % Multimanager Aggressive Equity 0.580 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % Multimanager Technology 0.950 % 0.900 % 0.875 % 0.850 % 0.825 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Volatility Managed Equity Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter EQ/ClearBridge Select Equity Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % EQ/Franklin Balanced Managed Volatility 0.650 % 0.615 % 0.585 % 0.560 % 0.510 0.540 % EQ/Franklin Small Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.700 % 0.665 % 0.635 % 0.610 % 0.560 % 0.540 % EQ/Global Equity Managed Volatility 0.740 % 0.720 % 0.690 % 0.665 % 0.615 % 0.590 % EQ/International Core Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % 0.450 % EQ/International Value Managed Volatility 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.475 % 0.450 % EQ/Large Cap Core Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/Large Cap Growth Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/Large Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.375 % 0.350 % EQ/Mid Cap Value Managed Volatility 0.550 % 0.525 % 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.425 % 0.400 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Pactive Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT Convertible Securities 0.700 % 0.680 % 0.660 % 0.640 % 0.630 % 1290 VT High Yield 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % EQ/Global Bond PLUS 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % EQ/Quality Bond PLUS 0.400 % 0.380 % 0.360 % 0.340 % 0.330 % Multimanager Core Bond 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.510 % 0.490 % 0.480 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Fixed Income Portfolios First $750 Million Next $750 Million Next $1 Billion Next $2.5 Billion Thereafter 1290 VT DoubleLine Opportunistic Bond 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/AB Short Duration Government Bond 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.410 % 0.390 % 0.380 % EQ/Franklin Strategic Income 0.590 % 0.490 % 0.440 % 0.430 % 0.370 % EQ/PIMCO Global Real Return 0.600 % 0.575 % 0.550 % 0.530 % 0.520 % EQ/PIMCO Real Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Total Return 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/PIMCO Ultra Short Bond 0.500 % 0.475 % 0.450 % 0.430 % 0.420 % EQ/Core Plus Bond* 0.600 % 0.580 % 0.560 % 0.540 % 0.530 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) ATM Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter ATM International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % ATM Large Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % ATM Mid Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % ATM Small Cap Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/2000 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/400 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/500 Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % EQ/International Managed Volatility 0.450 % 0.425 % 0.400 % 0.375 % 0.350 % 0.325 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Strategic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Balanced Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Conservative Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Moderate Growth Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % EQ/Ultra Conservative Strategy 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 0.085 % 0.0825 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Classic Allocation Portfolios First $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $2 Billion Next $3 Billion Thereafter EQ/Aggressive Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Conservative-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % EQ/Moderate-Plus Allocation** 0.1000 % 0.0925 % 0.0900 % 0.0875 % 0.0850 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) EQ/All Asset Growth Allocation 0.100 % (as a percentage of average daily net assets) Target Date Portfolios Target 2015 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2025 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2035 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2045 Allocation** 0.10 % Target 2055 Allocation** 0.10 % * Effective April 12, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. ** Effective April 30, 2021, this Portfolio is added to the Agreement. *** Effective February 1, 2021, the name of EQ/BlackRock Basic Value Equity Portfolio is changed to EQ/Value Equity Portfolio and the fee rate is revised.)