Exhibit 23.1
April 12, 2017
Great-West Life & Annuity Insurance Company
8515 East Orchard Road
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
| Re: | Opinion of Counsel |
Registration Statement on FormS-1 under the Securities Act of 1933
Great-West SecureFoundation Group Fixed Deferred Annuity Certificate, FileNo. 333-[ ]
(formerly333-194437)
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I hereby consent to the reference of my name under the caption “Legal Matters” in the prospectus, filed as part of the Registration Statement. In giving this consent, I do not admit that I am in the category of persons whose consent is required under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933.
Sincerely,
/s/ Ryan L. Logsdon
Ryan L. Logsdon
Associate General Counsel, Products & Corporate
GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY INSURANCE COMPANY
8515 E. ORCHARD ROAD· GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111·(303)737-3000
