Directed Services LLC] May 1, 2014 Voya Partners, Inc. Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85258 Ladies and Gentlemen:

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[Directed Services LLC]

May 1, 2014

Voya Partners, Inc.

0000 X. Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx Xx.

Suite 100

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to the Investment Sub-Advisory Agreement dated December 14, 2000, as amended, between Directed Services LLC and X. Xxxx Price Associates, Inc. (“X. Xxxx Price”), (the “Sub-Advisory Agreement”) the sub-advisory fee for XX X. Xxxx Price Growth Equity Portfolio (the “Portfolio”) was reduced on May 1, 2007.  On May 1, 2014, X. Xxxx Xxxxx executed an amended and restated Sub-Advisory Agreement.

By our execution of this letter agreement, we hereby notify you of our intention to lower the annual investment management fee for the Portfolio with a corresponding reduction (the “Reduction”) for the period from May 1, 2014 through May 1, 2015.  The Reduction shall be calculated as follows:

Reduction = 50% x (the savings to Directed Services LLC from the May 1, 2007 expense reduction)

Notwithstanding the foregoing, termination or modification of this letter agreement requires approval by the Board of Directors of the Registrant.

Please indicate your agreement to this Reduction by executing below in the place indicated.

		Very sincerely,
		/s/ Xxxx Xxxxx
		Xxxx Xxxxx
		Vice President
		Directed Services LLC
Agreed and Accepted:
Voya Partners, Inc.
(on behalf of the Portfolio)
By:	/s/ Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
	Xxxxxxx X. Xxxxxx
	Executive Vice President