POWER OF ATTORNEY


The undersigned, Angela K. Fontana of Everlake Life Insurance Company (“Company”), constitutes and appoints Tyler (Doney) Largey and Ted Johnson, each with full power to act alone, as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign on behalf of the Company and any of its separate accounts, the registration statements identified below, and any amendments thereto, and in each case to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney.


Registration Statements

Registration Statements and amendments thereto under Everlake Life Insurance Company pertaining to the following annuity contracts:

Everlake ChoiceRate AnnuitySM (File No. 333-271020)

Custom Annuity (File No. 333-271021)

Custom Plus Annuity (File No. 333-271022)

Scheduled Annuity Manager (File No. 333-270989)



March 12, 2026



/s/Angela K. Fontana
    
Angela K. Fontana
Director, Senior Vice President,
Chief Legal Officer and Secretary





POWER OF ATTORNEY


The undersigned, Laurie L. Harris of Everlake Life Insurance Company (“Company”), constitutes and appoints Angela Fontana and Ted Johnson, each with full power to act alone, as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign on behalf of the Company and any of its separate accounts, the registration statements identified below, and any amendments thereto, and in each case to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney.


Registration Statements

Registration Statements and amendments thereto under Everlake Life Insurance Company pertaining to the following annuity contracts:

Everlake ChoiceRate AnnuitySM (File No. 333-271020)

Custom Annuity (File No. 333-271021)

Custom Plus Annuity (File No. 333-271022)

Scheduled Annuity Manager (File No. 333-270989)



March 12, 2026



/s/Laurie L. Harris    

Laurie L. Harris
Director




POWER OF ATTORNEY


The undersigned, Michael Hartt of Everlake Life Insurance Company (“Company”), constitutes and appoints Angela Fontana and Ted Johnson, each with full power to act alone, as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign on behalf of the Company and any of its separate accounts, the registration statements identified below, and any amendments thereto, and in each case to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney.


Registration Statements

Registration Statements and amendments thereto under Everlake Life Insurance Company pertaining to the following annuity contracts:

Everlake ChoiceRate AnnuitySM (File No. 333-271020)

Custom Annuity (File No. 333-271021)

Custom Plus Annuity (File No. 333-271022)

Scheduled Annuity Manager (File No. 333-270989)



March 12, 2026




/s/Michael Hartt    

Michael Hartt
Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President




POWER OF ATTORNEY


The undersigned, Michael W. Hovey of Everlake Life Insurance Company (“Company”), constitutes and appoints Angela Fontana and Ted Johnson, each with full power to act alone, as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign on behalf of the Company and any of its separate accounts, the registration statements identified below, and any amendments thereto, and in each case to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney.


Registration Statements

Registration Statements and amendments thereto under Everlake Life Insurance Company pertaining to the following annuity contracts:

Everlake ChoiceRate AnnuitySM (File No. 333-271020)

Custom Annuity (File No. 333-271021)

Custom Plus Annuity (File No. 333-271022)

Scheduled Annuity Manager (File No. 333-270989)



March 12, 2026



/s/Michael W. Hovey
    
Michael W. Hovey
Director and Chairman of the Board




POWER OF ATTORNEY


The undersigned, Johnny Johns of Everlake Life Insurance Company (“Company”), constitutes and appoints Angela Fontana and Tyler (Doney) Largey, each with full power to act alone, as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign on behalf of the Company and any of its separate accounts, the registration statements identified below, and any amendments thereto, and in each case to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney.


Registration Statements

Registration Statements and amendments thereto under Everlake Life Insurance Company pertaining to the following annuity contracts:

Everlake ChoiceRate AnnuitySM (File No. 333-271020)

Custom Annuity (File No. 333-271021)

Custom Plus Annuity (File No. 333-271022)

Scheduled Annuity Manager (File No. 333-270989)



March 12, 2026



/s/Johnny Johns
    
Johnny Johns
Director




POWER OF ATTORNEY


The undersigned, Ted M. Johnson of Everlake Life Insurance Company (“Company”), constitutes and appoints Angela Fontana and Tyler (Doney) Largey, each with full power to act alone, as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign on behalf of the Company and any of its separate accounts, the registration statements identified below, and any amendments thereto, and in each case to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney.


Registration Statements

Registration Statements and amendments thereto under Everlake Life Insurance Company pertaining to the following annuity contracts:

Everlake ChoiceRate AnnuitySM (File No. 333-271020)

Custom Annuity (File No. 333-271021)

Custom Plus Annuity (File No. 333-271022)

Scheduled Annuity Manager (File No. 333-270989)



March 12, 2026



/s/Ted M. Johnson
    
Ted M. Johnson
Director, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer




POWER OF ATTORNEY


The undersigned, Tyler (Doney) Largey of Everlake Life Insurance Company (“Company”), constitutes and appoints Angela Fontana and Ted Johnson, each with full power to act alone, as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign on behalf of the Company and any of its separate accounts, the registration statements identified below, and any amendments thereto, and in each case to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney.


Registration Statements

Registration Statements and amendments thereto under Everlake Life Insurance Company pertaining to the following annuity contracts:

Everlake ChoiceRate AnnuitySM (File No. 333-271020)

Custom Annuity (File No. 333-271021)

Custom Plus Annuity (File No. 333-271022)

Scheduled Annuity Manager (File No. 333-270989)



March 12, 2026



/s/Tyler (Doney) Largey
    
Tyler (Doney) Largey
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer




POWER OF ATTORNEY


The undersigned, Philip Sherrill of Everlake Life Insurance Company (“Company”), constitutes and appoints Angela Fontana and Ted Johnson, each with full power to act alone, as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign on behalf of the Company and any of its separate accounts, the registration statements identified below, and any amendments thereto, and in each case to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney.


Registration Statements

Registration Statements and amendments thereto under Everlake Life Insurance Company pertaining to the following annuity contracts:

Everlake ChoiceRate AnnuitySM (File No. 333-271020)

Custom Annuity (File No. 333-271021)

Custom Plus Annuity (File No. 333-271022)

Scheduled Annuity Manager (File No. 333-270989)



March 12, 2026


/s/Philip Sherrill

Philip Sherrill
Director





POWER OF ATTORNEY


The undersigned, Susan E. Voss of Everlake Life Insurance Company (“Company”), constitutes and appoints Angela Fontana and Ted Johnson, each with full power to act alone, as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign on behalf of the Company and any of its separate accounts, the registration statements identified below, and any amendments thereto, and in each case to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney.


Registration Statements

Registration Statements and amendments thereto under Everlake Life Insurance Company pertaining to the following annuity contracts:

Everlake ChoiceRate AnnuitySM (File No. 333-271020)

Custom Annuity (File No. 333-271021)

Custom Plus Annuity (File No. 333-271022)

Scheduled Annuity Manager (File No. 333-270989)



March 12, 2026



/s/Susan E. Voss
    
Susan E. Voss
Director




POWER OF ATTORNEY


The undersigned, Bonnie G. Wasgatt of Everlake Life Insurance Company (“Company”), constitutes and appoints Angela Fontana and Ted Johnson, each with full power to act alone, as their true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, in any and all capacities, to sign on behalf of the Company and any of its separate accounts, the registration statements identified below, and any amendments thereto, and in each case to file the same, with exhibits and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority as may be necessary or desirable. I hereby ratify and confirm each and every act that said attorney-in-fact and agent may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. My subsequent disability or incapacity shall not affect this Power of Attorney.


Registration Statements

Registration Statements and amendments thereto under Everlake Life Insurance Company pertaining to the following annuity contracts:

Everlake ChoiceRate AnnuitySM (File No. 333-271020)

Custom Annuity (File No. 333-271021)

Custom Plus Annuity (File No. 333-271022)

Scheduled Annuity Manager (File No. 333-270989)



March 12, 2026



/s/Bonnie G. Wasgatt

    
Bonnie G. Wasgatt
Director