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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                  SCHEDULE 14A

           Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
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                               JANUS ASPEN SERIES
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SEC 1913 (05-05)


FOR SHAREHOLDERS OF ONE OR MORE OF THE SERIES OF JANUS ASPEN SERIES (THE
"TRUST")

DEAR SHAREHOLDER:

     Your Fund's Board of Trustees is requesting your vote on several proposals
regarding your Janus Fund that will be presented to shareholders at a Special
Meeting of Shareholders to be held November 22, 2005. We encourage you to read
the Questions and Answers section at the beginning of the enclosed proxy
statement as well as the entire proxy statement, which describes each of the
proposals. A summary of the proposals is as follows:

     1. For the Trust, to elect nine Trustees, including eight "independent"
        candidates.

     2. For shareholders of Flexible Bond Portfolio only, to approve the removal
        of a fundamental policy in the Fund's 80% investment policy regarding
        income-producing securities.

     3. To approve amendments to the Trust's Amended and Restated Trust
        Instrument.

     4. For shareholders of each Fund (except Mid Cap Value Portfolio, Risk-
        Managed Core Portfolio, Risk-Managed Growth Portfolio and Small Company
        Value Portfolio), to approve certain amendments to the Fund's investment
        advisory agreement with Janus Capital Management LLC ("JCM") to conform
        to prevailing industry practice.

     5. For shareholders of each of Mid Cap Value Portfolio, Risk-Managed Core
        Portfolio and Worldwide Growth Portfolio, to approve a new investment
        advisory agreement between the Fund and JCM to change the investment
        advisory fee rate from a fixed rate to a rate that adjusts upward or
        downward based upon the Fund's performance relative to its benchmark.

     6. For shareholders of Risk-Managed Core Portfolio only, to approve a new
        subadvisory agreement between JCM, on behalf of the Fund, and Enhanced
        Investment Technologies, LLC ("INTECH") to change the subadvisory fee
        rate paid by JCM to INTECH from a fixed rate to a rate that adjusts
        upward or downward based upon the Fund's performance relative to its
        benchmark.

     As noted above, shareholders of each Fund referred to in number 5 above
will be asked to approve a change to the Fund's investment advisory fee
structure from a fixed-rate fee to a fee that varies based on the Fund's
performance relative to the Fund's benchmark. The proposed investment advisory
fee rate to be paid by the Fund would consist of a base fee as adjusted by a
performance adjustment. The base fee would be the same as the fixed-rate fee
currently paid by the Fund. During the first 12 months after the new investment
advisory agreement becomes effective


(scheduled for January 1, 2006), the Fund would pay only the base fee, without
adjustment. The performance adjustment would begin in month 13 of the new
agreement and would adjust the base fee upward or downward in certain increments
based upon the Fund's performance relative to its benchmark over an immediately
preceding period. The maximum adjustment (positive or negative) to a Fund's base
fee rate is 0.15% from the base rate currently paid by the Fund. The Proxy
Statement describes the performance-based fee arrangement for the Fund and
compares the new fee structure with the fees the Fund currently pays. With
respect to the new fee arrangement proposed for the subadvisory agreement for
Risk-Managed Core Portfolio between JCM and INTECH (#6 above), JCM, and not the
Fund, pays those fees. The Trustees believe that moving to a fee schedule that
moves upward or downward based upon the performance of a fund better aligns the
interests of the shareholders of the Fund with those of the Fund's manager.

     YOUR VOTE IS IMPORTANT TO US. PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO REVIEW THIS
PROXY STATEMENT AND COMPLETE, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD,
UNLESS YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL MEETING. YOUR FUND'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES
APPROVED THE PROPOSALS AND URGES YOU TO VOTE "FOR" EACH PROPOSAL.

     If you have any questions about the proposals, please call our proxy
solicitor, Computershare, at 1-866-340-4019.

     Thank you for your response and we look forward to preserving your trust as
a valued shareholder over the long-term.

                                          Sincerely,

                                          /s/ Dennis B. Mullen

                                          Dennis B. Mullen
                                          Chairman of the Board of
                                          Janus Aspen Series

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                               JANUS ASPEN SERIES
                               151 DETROIT STREET
                             DENVER, COLORADO 80206

                   NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

     Notice is hereby given that a Special Meeting of Shareholders of Janus
Aspen Series ("JAS" or the "Trust", each separate series thereof, a "Fund" and
collectively, the "Funds") will be held at the JW Marriott Hotel, 150 Clayton
Lane, Denver, Colorado 80206, on November 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time
(together with any adjournments or postponements thereof, the "Meeting"). At the
Meeting, shareholders will be asked to vote on the proposals set forth below and
to transact such other business, if any, as may properly come before the
Meeting.

Proposal 1:                     To elect nine Trustees.

Proposal 2:                     To approve amendments to the Trust's Amended
                                and Restated Trust Instrument.

Proposal 3:                     For shareholders of Flexible Bond Portfolio
                                only, to eliminate the Fund's fundamental 80%
                                investment policy regarding income-producing
                                securities.

Proposal 4.a.:                  For shareholders of each Fund (except Mid Cap
                                Value Portfolio, Risk-Managed Core Portfolio,
                                Risk-Managed Growth Portfolio and Small Company
                                Value Portfolio), to approve certain amendments
                                to each Fund's investment advisory agreement
                                with Janus Capital Management LLC ("JCM" or
                                "Janus Capital") to conform to prevailing
                                industry practice.

Proposal 4.b.:                  For shareholders of Mid Cap Value Portfolio,
                                Risk-Managed Core Portfolio, and Worldwide
                                Growth Portfolio only, to approve a new
                                investment advisory agreement between the Trust,
                                on behalf of each respective Fund, and JCM, to
                                change the investment advisory fee rate from a
                                fixed rate to a rate that adjusts upward or
                                downward based upon the Fund's performance
                                relative to its benchmark.

Proposal 5:                     For shareholders of Risk-Managed Core Portfolio
                                only, to approve a new subadvisory agreement
                                between JCM, on behalf of the Fund, and Enhanced
                                Investment Technologies, LLC ("INTECH"), to
                                change the subadvisory fee rate paid by JCM to
                                INTECH from a fixed rate to a rate that adjusts
                                upward or downward based upon the Fund's
                                performance relative to its benchmark.


     Any shareholder who owned shares of a Fund as of the close of business on
September 9, 2005, will receive notice of the Meeting and will be entitled to
vote at the Meeting.

SHAREHOLDERS WHO DO NOT EXPECT TO ATTEND THE MEETING ARE URGED TO COMPLETE, SIGN
AND DATE THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD(S) AND RETURN IT IN THE ENCLOSED ADDRESSED
ENVELOPE, WHICH NEEDS NO POSTAGE IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES, OR TO TAKE
ADVANTAGE OF THE INTERNET OR TELEPHONIC VOTING PROCEDURES DESCRIBED ON THE
ENCLOSED PROXY CARD(S). PROMPT RETURN OF THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD(S) (OR VOTING
BY INTERNET OR TELEPHONE) WILL HELP YOUR FUND AVOID THE EXPENSES OF ADDITIONAL
SOLICITATIONS. IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE MEETING AND VOTE YOUR SHARES IN PERSON
AT THAT TIME, YOU WILL STILL BE ABLE TO DO SO.

                                          By order of the Board of Trustees,

                                          /s/ Kelley Abbott Howes
                                          Kelley Abbott Howes
                                          Vice President, General Counsel
                                          and Secretary

October   , 2005


                      INSTRUCTIONS FOR SIGNING PROXY CARDS

     The following general rules for signing proxy cards may be of assistance to
you and avoid the time and expense to the Trust involved in validating your vote
if you fail to sign your proxy card properly.

          1. INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNT:  Sign your name exactly as it appears in the
             registration on the proxy card.

          2. JOINT ACCOUNT:  Either party may sign, but the name of the party
             signing should conform exactly to the name shown in the
             registration on the proxy card.

          3. ALL OTHER ACCOUNTS:  The capacity of the individual signing the
             proxy card should be indicated unless it is reflected in the form
             of registration. For example:

<Table>
<Caption>
REGISTRATION                                VALID SIGNATURE
- ------------                                ---------------
                                   
Corporate Account
  (1) ABC Corp.                       ABC Corp.
  (2) ABC Corp.                       John Doe, Treasurer
  (3) ABC Corp. c/o John Doe,         John Doe
      Treasurer
  (4) ABC Corp. Profit Sharing Plan   John Doe, Trustee
Trust Account
  (1) ABC Trust                       Jane B. Doe, Trustee
  (2) Jane B. Doe, Trustee u/t/d      Jane B. Doe
      12/28/78
Custodial or Estate Account
  (1) John B. Smith, Cust. f/b/o      John B. Smith
      John B. Smith, Jr. UGMA
  (2) Estate of John B. Smith         John B. Smith, Jr., Executor
</Table>

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                                                                October   , 2005

                               JANUS ASPEN SERIES

<Table>
                                        
Balanced Portfolio                         Large Cap Growth Portfolio
Core Equity Portfolio                      Mid Cap Growth Portfolio
Flexible Bond Portfolio                    Mid Cap Value Portfolio
Foreign Stock Portfolio                    Money Market Portfolio
Forty Portfolio                            Risk-Managed Core Portfolio
Global Life Sciences Portfolio             Risk-Managed Growth Portfolio
Global Technology Portfolio                Small Company Value Portfolio
Growth and Income Portfolio                Worldwide Growth Portfolio
International Growth Portfolio
</Table>

                               151 DETROIT STREET
                             DENVER, COLORADO 80206

                        SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS

                                PROXY STATEMENT

     This is a Proxy Statement for the above listed Janus funds (each, a "Fund"
and collectively, the "Funds"), each of which is a series of Janus Aspen Series
("JAS" or the "Trust"). Proxies for a Special Meeting of Shareholders of each
Fund are being solicited by the Board of Trustees (the "Board" or the
"Trustees") of JAS to approve proposals that have already been approved by the
Board.

     The Special Meeting will be held at the JW Marriott Hotel, 150 Clayton
Lane, Denver, Colorado 80206, on November 22, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time,
or at such later time as may be necessary due to adjournments or postponements
thereof (the "Meeting").

     At the Meeting, you will be asked to vote on several proposals affecting
your Fund(s). You should read the entire Proxy Statement before voting. If you
have any questions, please call 1-866-340-4019.

     Each Fund is available as a funding vehicle for variable life insurance
policies and variable annuity accounts offered by the separate accounts, or
subaccounts thereof, of certain life insurance companies ("Participating
Insurance Companies"). The Funds may also be available to certain qualified
retirement plans. Individual contract owners are not the "shareholders" of the
Funds. Rather, the Participating Insurance Companies and their separate accounts
are the shareholders. Each Participating Insurance Company may offer to contract
owners the opportunity to instruct it how to vote shares on the proposals
presented at the Meeting. The Proxy Statement, Notice of Special Meeting and the
proxy card(s) are first being mailed to shareholders and contract owners on or
about October 10, 2005.


     COPIES OF EACH FUND'S MOST RECENT ANNUAL AND SEMIANNUAL REPORTS TO ITS
SHAREHOLDERS THAT HIGHLIGHT RELEVANT INFORMATION, INCLUDING INVESTMENT RESULTS
AND A REVIEW OF PORTFOLIO CHANGES, ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND WITHOUT CHARGE
BY CONTACTING YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY OR PLAN SPONSOR. COPIES OF EACH FUND'S MOST
RECENT ANNUAL REPORT AND ANY MORE RECENT SEMIANNUAL REPORT ARE ALSO AVAILABLE,
WITHOUT CHARGE, BY CALLING 800-          , VIA THE INTERNET AT WWW.JANUS.COM, OR
BY SENDING A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE SECRETARY OF THE TRUST, 151 DETROIT STREET,
DENVER, COLORADO 80206.

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                             QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

WHAT PROPOSALS AM I BEING ASKED TO VOTE ON?

     There are several proposals for shareholder consideration.

     - PROPOSAL 1 relates to the election of nine Trustees. The election of
       Trustees will be determined by the affirmative vote of a plurality of the
       shares of all Funds of the Trust voting in person or by proxy at the
       Meeting.

     - PROPOSAL 2 seeks approval of several amendments to the Trust's Amended
       and Restated Trust Instrument ("Trust Instrument"). There are three
       separate proposed amendments to the Trust Instrument described in this
       Proxy Statement under Proposals 2.a., 2.b. and 2.c. Approval of each
       Proposal requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding
       shares of the Trust.

       - PROPOSAL 2.A. provides for shareholder votes to be counted based on
         each dollar of net asset value rather than one vote for each share.

       - PROPOSAL 2.B. permits the Trustees, subject to applicable federal and
         state law, to reorganize all or a portion of the Trust or any of its
         Funds or classes.

       - PROPOSAL 2.C. permits the Trustees, subject to applicable federal and
         state law, to liquidate the Trust or any Fund or class thereof.

     - PROPOSAL 3 applies to Flexible Bond Portfolio only and asks for approval
       to eliminate the Fund's fundamental policy to normally invest at least
       80% of its assets in income-producing securities. Under the Investment
       Company Act of 1940, as amended ("1940 Act"), approval of Proposal 3
       requires the affirmative vote of the lesser of: (i) more than 50% of the
       outstanding voting securities of the Fund or (ii) 67% or more of the
       outstanding voting securities present at the Meeting if more than 50% of
       the outstanding voting securities of the Fund are present at the Meeting
       in person or by proxy (a "1940 Act Majority").

     - PROPOSAL 4.A. seeks approval of an amendment to the investment advisory
       agreement between Janus Capital Management LLC and the Trust, on behalf
       of each of certain Funds, to conform to prevailing industry practice.
       Shareholders of each Fund (except Mid Cap Value Portfolio, Risk-Managed
       Core Portfolio, Risk-Managed Growth Portfolio and Small Company Value
       Portfolio) are being asked to approve this proposal with respect to that
       Fund, which requires the vote of a 1940 Act Majority of that Fund.

     - PROPOSAL 4.B. seeks approval of a new investment advisory agreement
       between JCM and the Trust, on behalf of each of Mid Cap Value Portfolio,

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       Risk-Managed Core Portfolio, and Worldwide Growth Portfolio. Under the
       new agreement for each of these Funds, the investment advisory fee rate
       payable to JCM by the Fund would change from a fixed rate to a rate that
       adjusts upward or downward based upon the Fund's performance relative to
       its benchmark. Approval of Proposal 4.b with respect to a Fund requires a
       1940 Act Majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund.

     - PROPOSAL 5 applies to Risk-Managed Core Portfolio only and seeks approval
       of a new subadvisory agreement between JCM, on behalf of the Fund, and
       Enhanced Investment Technologies, LLC ("INTECH"). Under the new
       subadvisory agreement, the subadvisory fee rate payable by JCM to INTECH
       would change from a fixed rate to a rate that adjusts upward or downward
       based upon the Fund's performance relative to its benchmark. Approval of
       Proposal 5 requires a 1940 Act Majority of the outstanding voting
       securities of the Fund.

     The following table identifies the Funds entitled to vote on each proposal:

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                                    PROPOSALS
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                                               2                             4.A.           4.B.              5
                                       (2.A., 2.B., 2.C.)        3         (ADVISORY       (JANUS          (INTECH
                                1         (AMENDMENTS       (ELIMINATE     AGREEMENT    PERFORMANCE-    PERFORMANCE-
                            (TRUSTEE      TO THE TRUST      FUNDAMENTAL   CONFORMING        BASED           BASED
FUND                        ELECTION)     INSTRUMENT)         POLICY)     AMENDMENTS)   ADVISORY FEE)   ADVISORY FEE)
- ----                        ---------  ------------------   -----------   -----------   -------------   -------------
                                                                                      
Balanced Portfolio........      X          X                                X
Core Equity Portfolio.....      X          X                                X
Flexible Bond Portfolio...      X          X                  X             X
Foreign Stock Portfolio...      X          X                                X
Forty Portfolio...........      X          X                                X
Global Life Sciences
 Portfolio................      X          X                                X
Global Technology
 Portfolio................      X          X                                X
Growth and Income
 Portfolio................      X          X                                X
International Growth
 Portfolio................      X          X                                X
Large Cap Growth
 Portfolio................      X          X                                X
Mid Cap Growth
 Portfolio................      X          X                                X
Mid Cap Value Portfolio...      X          X                                               X
Money Market Portfolio....      X          X                                X
Risk-Managed Core
 Portfolio................      X          X                                               X               X
Risk-Managed Growth
 Portfolio................      X          X
Small Company Value
 Portfolio................      X          X
Worldwide Growth
 Portfolio................      X          X                                X              X
</Table>

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HAS MY FUND'S BOARD APPROVED THE PROPOSALS?

     Yes, the Board unanimously recommends that shareholders vote FOR all
applicable proposals.

WHY AM I BEING ASKED TO ELECT TRUSTEES?

     The Trustees are your representatives who oversee management and operations
of your Fund. Certain regulations require that a majority of Trustees be elected
by shareholders. In addition, new trustees cannot be appointed by the Trustees
to fill vacancies created by an expansion of the Board unless, after those
appointments, at least two-thirds of the Trustees have been elected by
shareholders. The Board currently has seven members, of which five have been
elected by shareholders. In addition, the Board has determined it to be in the
best interests of the Funds and their shareholders to expand the Board to nine
members. All seven members of the current Board and two new members will stand
for election at the Meeting.

WHY DOES THE BOARD RECOMMEND CHANGES TO THE TRUST INSTRUMENT?

     The Board is recommending several amendments to the Trust Instrument to
shareholders for approval as described below.

     - Shareholder Voting.  Currently, shareholders of each Fund are entitled to
       one vote for each full share held and fractional votes for fractional
       shares held. If shareholders of the Trust approve the proposed amendments
       to the Trust's Trust Instrument, shareholder voting will change from
       "share-based" to "dollar-based," as described in Proposal 2. Thus, each
       holder of a whole or fractional share held in a Fund will be entitled to
       one vote for each whole dollar and a proportionate fractional vote for
       each fractional dollar of net asset value standing in such shareholder's
       name. The Board believes that dollar-based voting provides a more
       equitable distribution of voting rights for certain votes than the one
       share, one vote system currently in effect.

     - Reorganization.  Under current Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")
       regulations, certain mergers and reorganizations of mutual funds can be
       approved by the Board of such funds without requiring shareholder vote.
       However, this is only the case if a Fund's organizational documents also
       allow the Board to take such action. Since solicitation of Fund
       shareholders in such a transaction can be costly to a Fund, the Board
       believes that changing the Trust's Trust Instrument to be consistent with
       current regulation could potentially save Fund shareholders unnecessary
       costs and is therefore in the best interests of such Funds. The proposed
       amendment to the Trust Instrument provides that the Trustees may,
       consistent with applicable federal and state law, unilaterally approve
       the reorganization of the Trust, Fund or class thereof.

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     - Liquidation.  The current Trust Instrument permits the Board, without
       shareholder approval, to terminate the Trust or any of its Funds under
       certain circumstances. The current Trust Instrument does not expressly
       provide that the Board may terminate one or more classes of a Fund. In
       addition, there may be circumstances other than those described in the
       Trust Instrument that the Board may determine is in the best interests of
       the Trust, Fund or class to liquidate such Trust, Fund or class. As
       proposed, the Trust Instrument expressly permits the Board to liquidate
       any one or more classes of a Fund (as well as the Trust of Fund) under
       any circumstances that the Board determines is in the best interests of
       the class, Fund or Trust.

WHY IS THE BOARD RECOMMENDING THE ELIMINATION OF A FUNDAMENTAL 80% INVESTMENT
POLICY ON INCOME-PRODUCING SECURITIES FOR FLEXIBLE BOND PORTFOLIO?

     Eliminating Flexible Bond Portfolio's fundamental investment policy to
invest 80% of net assets in income-producing securities is recommended because
the Fund has adopted a non-fundamental policy of investing 80% of its net assets
in bonds (consistent with the Fund's name) and such a policy is not required to
be a fundamental policy. The Board believes these two policies are largely
duplicative and thus they are not both necessary. Since the policy related to
income-producing securities is a "fundamental" policy, it can only be changed
with shareholder approval. Notably, the proposed elimination of this investment
policy will not change the investment objectives of the Fund.

WHY IS THE BOARD PROPOSING CERTAIN CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO CERTAIN FUNDS'
INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS?

     Shareholders of certain Funds will be asked to approve an amendment of a
Fund's investment advisory agreement with Janus Capital to conform to prevailing
industry practice and clarify that Janus Capital has investment discretion over
the Funds it manages. Such amendments are also in conformity with
recommendations made by an independent compliance consultant engaged by Janus
Capital. Janus Capital intends to continue to manage the Funds and provide the
same level of services under the proposed amended investment advisory
agreements. These proposed amendments will not impact the fee paid by your Fund.

WHY IS THE BOARD PROPOSING MOVING TO A PERFORMANCE-BASED FEE SCHEDULE FOR
CERTAIN FUNDS?

     The Board believes that a fee schedule that adjusts based upon the positive
or negative performance of a Fund better aligns the interests of the manager,
Janus Capital, with those of the Fund's shareholders. Currently, the Funds pay a
fee at a fixed annual rate. As proposed, the investment advisory fee paid to
Janus Capital would decrease when the Fund does not perform well relative to its
benchmark and

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would increase during periods when the Fund outperforms its benchmark. Janus
Capital believes that the proposed advisory fee structure will enable it to
maintain the quality of services it provides to the Funds and to attract and
retain talented investment personnel.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF SHAREHOLDERS OF AN APPLICABLE FUND DO NOT APPROVE ALL
APPLICABLE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT FOR THEIR
FUND?

     If shareholders of a Fund who are voting on a proposal to amend such Fund's
current investment advisory agreement with Janus Capital or to approve a new
investment advisory agreement with Janus Capital do not approve such
proposal(s), Janus Capital will continue to manage the Fund and receive
compensation for its services at a flat fixed-rate fee as detailed under the
terms of the current investment advisory agreement.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVE MORE THAN ONE PROXY CARD?

     Because each Fund's shareholders must vote separately, you are being sent a
proxy card for each Fund account that you have. Please vote on all applicable
proposals shown on each proxy card that you receive.

HOW DO I VOTE MY SHARES?

     You can vote your shares by completing and signing the enclosed proxy
card(s) and mailing the completed proxy card(s) in the enclosed postage paid
envelope. You may also vote your shares by telephone or via the Internet by
following the instructions on the attached proxy card(s). Shareholders of record
of each Fund at the close of business on September 9, 2005 (the "Record Date")
will receive notice of and be asked to vote on the proposals, as applicable,
presented at the Meeting. If you need assistance or have any questions regarding
the proposals or how to vote your shares, please call 1-800-          .

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                        PROPOSAL 1: ELECTION OF TRUSTEES

     At the Meeting, shareholders of all Funds will be asked to elect nine
individuals to constitute the Trust's Board of Trustees. The nine nominees for
election as Trustees who receive the greatest number of votes from shareholders
voting in person or by proxy at the Meeting will be elected as Trustees of the
Trust. These nine nominees were selected after careful consideration by the
Trust's Nominating and Governance Committee, a committee consisting entirely of
Trustees who are not "interested" persons (as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the
1940 Act) of the Trust or JCM (the "Independent Trustees") and the nominations
were approved by all of the current Independent Trustees. Each nominee has
consented to serve as a Trustee. The persons named as proxies on the enclosed
proxy card(s) will vote for the election of the nominees named below unless
authority to vote for any or all of the nominees is withheld on a proxy card.

     If elected, each Trustee will serve as a Trustee until the next meeting of
shareholders, if any, called for the purpose of electing Trustees or until the
election and qualification of a successor. If a Trustee sooner dies, resigns,
retires (required at age 72) or is removed as provided in the organizational
documents of the Trust, the Board may, in its discretion, subject to the 1940
Act, select another person to fill the vacant position. If any or all of the
nominees should become unavailable for election at the Meeting due to events not
now known or anticipated, the persons named as proxies will vote for such other
nominee or nominees as the current Independent Trustees may recommend.

     The Funds are not required, and do not intend, to hold annual shareholder
meetings for the purpose of electing Trustees. However, under the terms of a
settlement reached between JCM and the SEC in August 2004, commencing in 2005
and not less than every fifth calendar year thereafter, the Trust will hold a
meeting of shareholders to elect Trustees. Shareholders also have the right to
call a meeting to remove a Trustee or to take other action described in the
Trust's organizational documents. Also, if at any time less than a majority of
the Trustees holding office has been elected by the Trust's shareholders, the
Trustees then in office will promptly call a shareholder meeting for the purpose
of electing Trustees.

     The nominees for Trustees and their backgrounds are shown on the following
pages. This information includes each nominee's name, age, principal
occupation(s) during the past five years and other information about the
nominee's professional background, including other directorships the nominee
holds. The address of each nominee is 151 Detroit Street, Denver, Colorado
80206. All nominees listed below, other than Ms. Wolf and Mr. Contro, are
currently Trustees of the Trust and have served in that capacity since
originally elected or appointed. In addition, each nominee, other than Ms. Wolf
and Mr. Contro, is currently a trustee of Janus Investment Fund ("JIF") and
Janus Adviser Series ("JAD"), other registered investment companies advised by
JCM (JIF, JAS and JAD are collectively referred

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to herein as the "Janus Funds"). Collectively, the Janus Funds consist of 65
series as of September 1, 2005.

     Except for Mr. Bailey, each Trustee or nominee is not an "interested"
person of the Trust, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act. Mr. Bailey is
treated as an interested person of the Trust by virtue of his past positions and
continuing relationships with JCM.

NOMINEES AS INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES

<Table>
<Caption>
                                               NUMBER OF
                                              PORTFOLIOS
                                                IN FUND
                                                COMPLEX
                                              OVERSEEN OR   PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S)
                                LENGTH OF        TO BE      DURING PAST FIVE YEARS
NAME, AGE AND POSITION(S)      TIME SERVED    OVERSEEN BY   AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
WITH TRUST                    FOR THE TRUST     NOMINEE         HELD BY NOMINEE
- -------------------------     -------------   -----------   -----------------------
                                                   
Jerome S. Contro                                  65        Partner, Tango Group, a
Age 49                                                      private investment firm
Nominee                           N/A                       (since 1999). Trustee
                                                            and Chairman of RS
                                                            Investment Trust (since
                                                            2001); Director, IZZE
                                                            Beverages; and
                                                            Director, MyFamily,
                                                            Inc.

William F. McCalpin                               65        Executive Vice
Age 47                                                      President and Chief
Trustee                       6/02-Present                  Operating Officer of
                                                            The Rockefeller
                                                            Brothers Fund (a
                                                            private family
                                                            foundation). Trustee
                                                            and Vice President,
                                                            Asian Cultural Council.
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
                                               NUMBER OF
                                              PORTFOLIOS
                                                IN FUND
                                                COMPLEX
                                              OVERSEEN OR   PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S)
                                LENGTH OF        TO BE      DURING PAST FIVE YEARS
NAME, AGE AND POSITION(S)      TIME SERVED    OVERSEEN BY   AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
WITH TRUST                    FOR THE TRUST     NOMINEE         HELD BY NOMINEE
- -------------------------     -------------   -----------   -----------------------
                                                   

John W. McCarter, Jr.                             65        President and Chief
Age 66                                                      Executive Officer of
Trustee                       6/02-Present                  The Field Museum of
                                                            Natural History
                                                            (Chicago, IL). Chairman
                                                            of the Board and
                                                            Director, Divergence
                                                            Inc.; Director, A.M.
                                                            Castle & Co. and W.W.
                                                            Grainger, Inc.; and
                                                            Trustee of Harris
                                                            Insight Funds Trust (19
                                                            portfolios), WTTW
                                                            (Chicago public
                                                            television station),
                                                            the University of
                                                            Chicago, and Chicago
                                                            Public Education Fund.

Dennis B. Mullen                                  65        Chairman and Chief
Age 61                                                      Executive Officer, Red
Chairman                                                    Robin Gourmet Burgers,
Trustee                       3/04-Present                  Inc. (since 2005).
                              9/93-Present                  Formerly, private
                                                            investor. Director, Red
                                                            Robin Gourmet Burgers,
                                                            Inc.; Director, Janus
                                                            World Funds (Dublin-
                                                            based, non-U.S. funds).
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
                                               NUMBER OF
                                              PORTFOLIOS
                                                IN FUND
                                                COMPLEX
                                              OVERSEEN OR   PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S)
                                LENGTH OF        TO BE      DURING PAST FIVE YEARS
NAME, AGE AND POSITION(S)      TIME SERVED    OVERSEEN BY   AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
WITH TRUST                    FOR THE TRUST     NOMINEE         HELD BY NOMINEE
- -------------------------     -------------   -----------   -----------------------
                                                   

James T. Rothe                                    65        Co-founder and Managing
Age 61                                                      Director, Roaring Fork
Trustee                       1/97-Present                  Capital Partners
                                                            (private equity firm);
                                                            and Professor Emeritus
                                                            of Business, University
                                                            of Colorado, Colorado
                                                            Springs, CO (since
                                                            2004). Formerly,
                                                            Professor of Business,
                                                            University of Colorado
                                                            (2002-2004);
                                                            Distinguished Visiting
                                                            Professor of Business
                                                            (2001-2002),
                                                            Thunderbird (American
                                                            Graduate School of
                                                            International
                                                            Management), Phoenix,
                                                            AZ. Principal (1988-
                                                            1999) of Phillips-Smith
                                                            Retail Group, Addison,
                                                            TX (a venture capital
                                                            firm). Director, Red
                                                            Robin Gourmet Burgers,
                                                            Inc.
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
                                               NUMBER OF
                                              PORTFOLIOS
                                                IN FUND
                                                COMPLEX
                                              OVERSEEN OR   PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S)
                                LENGTH OF        TO BE      DURING PAST FIVE YEARS
NAME, AGE AND POSITION(S)      TIME SERVED    OVERSEEN BY   AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
WITH TRUST                    FOR THE TRUST     NOMINEE         HELD BY NOMINEE
- -------------------------     -------------   -----------   -----------------------
                                                   

William D. Stewart                                65        Corporate Vice
Age 60                                                      President and General
Trustee                       9/93-Present                  Manager of MKS
                                                            Instruments-HPS
                                                            Products, Boulder, CO
                                                            (a manufacturer of
                                                            vacuum fittings and
                                                            valves).

Martin H. Waldinger                               65        Private Investments,
Age 66                                                      Consultant to
Trustee                       9/93-Present                  California Planned Unit
                                                            Developments. Formerly,
                                                            CEO and President,
                                                            Marwal, Inc.


Linda S. Wolf                                     65        Retired. Formerly,
Age 57                                                      Chairman and Chief
Nominee                           N/A                       Executive Officer, Leo
                                                            Burnett (Worldwide)
                                                            (2001-2005); President,
                                                            Leo Burnett (USA)
                                                            (1996-2000). Director,
                                                            The Field Museum of
                                                            Natural History
                                                            (Chicago, IL);
                                                            Director, Children's
                                                            Memorial Hospital;
                                                            Director, Chicago
                                                            Council on Foreign
                                                            Relations; Director,
                                                            Economic Club of
                                                            Chicago.
</Table>

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NOMINEE AS INTERESTED TRUSTEE

<Table>
<Caption>
                                              NUMBER OF
                                             PORTFOLIOS
                                               IN FUND
                                               COMPLEX
                                             OVERSEEN OR   PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION(S)
                                LENGTH OF       TO BE       DURING PAST FIVE YEARS
NAME, AGE AND POSITION(S)      TIME SERVED   OVERSEEN BY   AND OTHER DIRECTORSHIPS
WITH TRUST                    FOR THE TRUST    NOMINEE         HELD BY NOMINEE
- -------------------------     -------------  -----------   -----------------------
                                                  
Thomas H. Bailey                                 65        Retired. Formerly,
Age 67                                                     President (1978-2002)
Trustee                       5/93-Present                 and Chief Executive
                                                           Officer (1994-2002),
                                                           Janus Capital or Janus
                                                           Capital Corporation;
                                                           Chairman and Director
                                                           (1978-2002), Janus
                                                           Capital Corporation;
                                                           Director (1997-2001),
                                                           Janus Distributors,
                                                           Inc.; and President and
                                                           Director (1994-2002),
                                                           the Janus Foundation.
</Table>

GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

     The Trust is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is responsible for
major decisions relating to each Fund's investment objective(s), policies and
techniques. The Trustees also supervise the operation of the Funds by officers
of the Funds and JCM (which is responsible for the Trust's day-to-day
operations). The Trustees meet periodically throughout the year to oversee the
Trust's activities, review each Fund's investment performance and the quality of
other services provided to each Fund and its shareholders by JCM, any
subadvisers to a Fund, and any affiliates of JCM, including administration,
distribution, and shareholder servicing.

     At least annually, the Trustees review and evaluate the fees and operating
expenses paid by each Fund for these services and negotiate such changes that
they deem appropriate. In carrying out these responsibilities, the Trustees are
assisted by the Trust's independent auditor (who reports directly to the Trust's
Audit Committee), independent counsel, an independent fee consultant, and other
experts as appropriate, all of whom are selected by the Independent Trustees.
The Independent Trustees vote separately to approve all financial arrangements
and other agreements with each Fund's investment adviser and any affiliates of
the investment adviser. The Trust's Independent Trustees meet regularly in
executive session.

     There were five regular meetings and one special meeting of the Trustees
held during the Trust's fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. Each Trustee
attended at

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least 75% of the meetings during that fiscal year. Since the Trust is not
required to convene annual shareholder meetings, there is no policy requiring
Trustee attendance at such meetings.

     The Board of Trustees proposed for election at the Meeting will be
comprised of eight Independent Trustees and one individual who is considered an
"interested" Trustee. The SEC has adopted rules that require at least 75% of the
board members of a fund to be "independent" if such fund takes advantage of
certain exemptive rules under the 1940 Act. If the slate of nominees is approved
by shareholders, more than 85% of the Board of Trustees will be Independent.

COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

     The Board of Trustees has seven standing committees that perform
specialized functions: an Audit Committee, a Brokerage Committee, an Investment
Oversight Committee, a Legal and Regulatory Committee, a Money Market Committee,
a Nominating and Governance Committee, and a Pricing Committee. Each committee
is comprised entirely of Independent Trustees and has a written charter that
delineates its duties and powers. Each committee reviews and evaluates matters
as specified in its charter and makes recommendations to the Trustees as it
deems appropriate. Each committee may utilize the resources of the Trust's
counsel, counsel to the Independent Trustees, independent auditors and other
experts. The committees normally meet in conjunction with regular meetings of
the Trustees but may convene at other times (in person or by telephone) as
deemed appropriate. The membership and chairperson of each committee is
appointed by the Trustees upon recommendation of the Trust's Nominating and
Governance Committee.

     Audit Committee.  The Audit Committee reviews the Trust's financial
reporting process, the system of internal controls over financial reporting,
disclosure controls and procedures, Form N-CSR filings and the audit process.
The Committee's review of the audit process includes, among other things,
recommendation of the appointment and compensation of the Trust's independent
auditors, oversight of the independent auditors, and pre-approval of all audit
and non-audit services. The Committee receives annual representations from the
Trust's independent auditor that audits the Funds' financial statements as to
its independence. Currently, the members of the Audit Committee are John W.
McCarter, Jr. (Chairman), Dennis B. Mullen and William D. Stewart. The Committee
held four meetings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

     Brokerage Committee.  The Brokerage Committee reviews and makes
recommendations regarding matters related to the Trust's use of brokerage
commissions and placement of portfolio transactions, including policies
regarding the allocation of brokerage commissions, directed brokerage,
"step-out" arrangements and any soft dollar credits. Currently, the members of
the Brokerage Committee are James

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T. Rothe (Chairman), William F. McCalpin and Dennis B. Mullen. The Committee
held four meetings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

     Investment Oversight Committee.  The Investment Oversight Committee,
established in September 2004, oversees the investment activities of Funds that
invest in equity securities and/or fixed-income securities. The Committee meets
regularly with investment personnel at JCM and of any subadviser to a Fund to
review the investment performance and strategies of the Funds in light of their
stated investment objectives and policies. Prior to establishment of this
Committee, the Committee's functions were performed at least quarterly by all of
the Trustees. Currently, the members of the Investment Oversight Committee are
Dennis B. Mullen (Chairman), William F. McCalpin, John W. McCarter, Jr., James
T. Rothe, William D. Stewart and Martin H. Waldinger. The Committee held three
meetings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

     Legal and Regulatory Committee.  The Legal and Regulatory Committee
oversees compliance with various procedures adopted by the Trust, reviews
certain regulatory filings made with the SEC, and oversees the implementation
and administration of the Trust's Proxy Voting Guidelines. The Committee is also
responsible for monitoring the Trust's compliance with regulatory orders or
settlement agreements that have a bearing on the Trust. Currently, the members
of the Legal and Regulatory Committee are William F. McCalpin (Chairman),
William D. Stewart and Martin H. Waldinger. The Committee held four meetings
during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

     Money Market Committee.  The Money Market Committee reviews various matters
related to the operations of the Trust's money market funds, including
compliance with the Trust's Money Market Fund Procedures and Rule 2a-7 under the
1940 Act. Currently, the members of the Money Market Committee are Martin H.
Waldinger (Chairman), William F. McCalpin and James T. Rothe. The Committee held
four meetings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

     Nominating and Governance Committee.  The Nominating and Governance
Committee consults with JCM management in developing the agenda for each regular
meeting of the Board, reviews and recommends changes to Trustee compensation,
and oversees the administration of, and ensures compliance with, the Governance
Procedures and Guidelines adopted by the Trust. The Committee is also
responsible for identifying and nominating candidates for appointment as
Trustees. Consistent with the Trust's organizational documents and procedures
adopted by the Committee, the Committee will consider Trustee nominations made
by shareholders. Shareholders of a Fund may submit names of potential candidates
for consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the
Trust's Secretary, at the address of the principal executive office of the
Trust, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Committee. A copy of such
procedures

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is included as Appendix 1 to the Nominating and Governance Committee Charter
attached to this Proxy Statement as Exhibit A.

     For any candidate of the Board of Trustees nominated by the Committee, the
principal criterion for selection of candidates is their ability to contribute
to the overall functioning of the Board of Trustees and to carry out the
responsibilities of the Trustees. In addition, in considering a potential
candidate's qualifications to serve as a Trustee, the Committee may take into
account a wide variety of criteria, including, but not limited to: (i) knowledge
of the investment company industry, (ii) relevant experience, (iii) educational
background, (iv) reputation for high ethical standards and personal and
professional integrity, (v) financial, technical or other expertise, (vi) time
commitment to the performance of duties of a Trustee, (vii) stature commensurate
with the responsibility of representing Fund shareholders, and (viii) if a
candidate is for an Independent Trustee position, that the person meets the
independence criteria established by the 1940 Act and the Governance Procedures
and Guidelines adopted by the Trustees.

     The Committee may use any process it deems appropriate for the purpose of
evaluating candidates for Trustee, which may include, without limitation,
personal interviews, background checks, written submissions by the candidates
and third party references. There is no difference in the manner by which the
Committee will evaluate nominees when the nominee is submitted by a Fund
shareholder.

     Currently, the members of the Nominating and Governance Committee are
Dennis B. Mullen (Chairman), John W. McCarter, Jr. and William D. Stewart. The
Committee held four meetings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

     Pricing Committee.  The Pricing Committee determines the fair value of
restricted and other securities for which market quotations are not readily
available, or that are deemed not to be reliable, pursuant to procedures adopted
by the Trustees. The Committee also reviews other matters related to pricing the
Funds' securities. Currently, the members of the Pricing Committee are William
D. Stewart (Chairman), James T. Rothe and Martin H. Waldinger. The Committee
held fifteen meetings during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

SHARE OWNERSHIP

     The Trustees believe that each Trustee should invest in one or more Janus
Funds (but not necessarily all) for which he or she serves as Trustee, to the
extent the Trustee is directly eligible to do so. The amount of such investment,
and Janus Fund(s) in which a Trustee determines to invest, will be dictated by
the Trustee's individual financial circumstances and investment goals.

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     The Trustees and nominees cannot directly own shares of a Fund without
purchasing an insurance contract through one of the Participating Insurance
Companies or through a qualified plan. As a result, as of September 13, 2005,
none of the Trustees or nominees for election at the Meeting owned any Fund
shares. The Trustees and nominees own shares of other Janus Funds that are
similarly managed as the Funds but offered through different distribution
channels. The following table shows the aggregate dollar range of equity
securities in all Janus Funds (65 funds as of September 13, 2005) owned directly
or beneficially as of September 13, 2005 by each Trustee and by the nominees for
election at the Meeting. As of September 13, 2005, the nominees, Trustees and
executive officers of the Funds owned, individually and collectively as a group,
less than 1% of the outstanding shares of each Fund.

<Table>
<Caption>
                                      AGGREGATE DOLLAR RANGE OF EQUITY
                                  SECURITIES IN ALL FUNDS OVERSEEN OR TO BE
                                       OVERSEEN BY TRUSTEE/NOMINEE IN
NAME OF TRUSTEE/NOMINEE                     JANUS FAMILY OF FUNDS
- -----------------------           -----------------------------------------
                               
Independent Trustees
William F. McCalpin.............                Over $100,000
John W. McCarter, Jr. ..........                Over $100,000
Dennis B. Mullen................                Over $100,000
James T. Rothe..................                Over $100,000
William D. Stewart..............                Over $100,000
Martin H. Waldinger.............                Over $100,000
Trustee Nominees
Jerome Contro...................                Over $100,000
Linda S. Wolf...................                Over $100,000
Interested Trustee
Thomas H. Bailey................                Over $100,000
</Table>

COMPENSATION OF TRUSTEES

     The Trust pays each Independent Trustee an annual retainer plus a fee for
each regular in-person meeting of the Trustees attended and a fee for attending
an in-person committee meeting convened on a date other than that of a regularly
scheduled Trustee meeting. Each current Independent Trustee also receives fees
from other Janus Funds for serving as Trustee of those Funds. JCM pays persons
who are directors, officers or employees of JCM or any affiliate thereof, or any
Trustee considered an "interested" Trustee, for their services as Trustees or
officers of the Fund. None of the Trustees are entitled to receive any
retirement or deferred compensation benefits from the Funds.

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     The Trust's Nominating and Governance Committee, which consists solely of
Independent Trustees, annually reviews and recommends to the Independent
Trustees any changes to compensation paid by the Funds to the Independent
Trustees. The Independent Trustees also meet at least annually to review their
fees, in connection with the recommendations of the Nominating and Governance
Committee, to ensure that such fees continue to be appropriate in light of their
responsibilities as well as in relation to fees paid to trustees of other mutual
fund complexes. The following table shows the fees paid to each current
Independent Trustee by the Trust for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 and
by all of the Janus Funds during calendar year 2004:

<Table>
<Caption>
                                 AGGREGATE         TOTAL COMPENSATION
                               COMPENSATION      FROM THE TRUST AND THE
NAME OF TRUSTEE              FROM THE TRUST(1)   JANUS FUND COMPLEX(2)
- ---------------              -----------------   ----------------------
                                           
William F. McCalpin........       $33,625               $243,000
John W. McCarter, Jr. .....       $34,054               $243,000
Dennis B. Mullen(3)........       $53,146               $429,205
James T. Rothe.............       $34,859               $302,000
William D. Stewart.........       $36,483               $252,000
Martin H. Waldinger........       $34,236               $247,500
</Table>

- ---------------

(1) Includes compensation for service on behalf of 17 fund portfolios (as of
    December 31, 2004).

(2) For Mr. Rothe, includes compensation for service on the boards of four Janus
    trusts comprised of 61 portfolios (as of December 31, 2004). For Mr. Mullen,
    includes compensation for service on the boards of five Janus trusts
    comprised of 82 portfolios (21 portfolios of which are for service on the
    board of Janus World Funds, and offshore product) (as of December 31, 2004).
    For Messrs. McCarter, McCalpin, Stewart and Waldinger, includes compensation
    for service on the boards of three Janus trusts comprised of 59 fund
    portfolios (as of December 31, 2004).

(3) For compensation received from the Trust, includes additional compensation
    paid for service as Independent Chairman of the Board of Trustees. For
    aggregate compensation received from the Janus Fund Complex, includes
    additional compensation paid for service as Independent Chairman of the
    boards of three Janus trusts, including the Trust, comprised of 59
    portfolios (as of December 31, 2004).

OFFICERS

     The officers of the Trust and their principal occupations are set forth in
Exhibit B to this Proxy Statement.

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SHAREHOLDER COMMUNICATIONS

     The Trustees provide for shareholders to send written communications to the
Trustees via regular mail. Written communications to the Trustees, or to an
individual Trustee, should be sent to the attention of the Trust's Secretary at
the address of the Trust's principal executive office. All such communications
received by the Trust's Secretary shall be promptly forwarded to the individual
Trustee to whom they are addressed or to the full Board, as applicable. If a
communication does not indicate a specific Trustee, it will be sent to the Chair
of the Nominating and Governance Committee and the outside counsel to the
Independent Trustees for further distribution as deemed appropriate by such
persons. The Trustees may further develop and refine this process as deemed
necessary or desirable.

     THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, INCLUDING ALL OF THE INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES,
UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS OF EACH FUND VOTE FOR EACH NOMINEE.

    PROPOSAL 2: APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUST'S AMENDED AND RESTATED TRUST
                                   INSTRUMENT

     On September 20, 2005, the Board of Trustees approved several amendments to
the Trust's Trust Instrument and authorized the submission of those amendments
to the Trust's shareholders for their authorization.

     As proposed, the amendments: (i) provide for shareholder votes to be
counted based upon each dollar of net asset value ("NAV") rather than one vote
for each share; (ii) permit the Trustees, subject to applicable federal and
state law, to reorganize all or a portion of the Trust or any of its Funds or
classes; and (iii) permit the Trustees, subject to applicable federal and state
law, to liquidate the Trust or any Fund or class. Such amendments require
shareholder approval. The Trust Instrument, marked to show the proposed
amendments, is set forth in Exhibit C to this Proxy Statement.

                    PROPOSAL 2.A. SHAREHOLDER VOTING RIGHTS

     Under the current Trust Instrument, each holder of a whole share is
entitled to one vote as to any matter on which the holder is entitled to vote,
and each holder of a fractional share shall be entitled to a proportionate
fractional vote. The proposed amendment to the Trust Instrument would give
shareholders one vote for each whole dollar and a fractional vote for each
fractional dollar of NAV of the applicable shares held in a shareholder's name
as of a record date. As a result of the proposed amendment, voting power would
be allocated in proportion to the value of each shareholder's investment rather
than on the number of shares owned. For the text of the proposed amendments, see
Article VI, Section 1 of the marked Trust Instrument attached to this Proxy
Statement as Exhibit C.

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     The original intent of the one share, one vote provision was to provide
equitable voting rights to all shareholders. Since establishment of the Trust
and adoption of the Trust Instrument, however, the Trust has established
additional Funds as well as share classes within certain Funds. As of the Record
Date, there were nineteen Funds in the Trust, eighteen of which consist of four
classes of shares and one of which consists of three classes of shares.

     Separate votes are taken by a Fund or class only if a matter affects or
requires the vote of only that Fund or class or if that Fund's or class'
interest in the matter differs from the interest of other Funds in the Trust. In
matters that affect the Trust as a whole, such as electing Trustees or amending
the Trust Instrument, shareholders vote on a Trust-wide basis. Under the current
Trust Instrument, a holder of lower-priced shares has a greater number of votes
on matters submitted to a Trust-wide vote than the holder of an equivalent
dollar amount of higher-priced shares. For example, a shareholder with a $10,000
investment in a Fund with an NAV of $5 per share currently would have twice as
many votes as a shareholder with a $10,000 investment in a Fund with an NAV of
$10 per share.

     Under the Trust Instrument, as proposed to be amended, a shareholder's
voting power would be in direct proportion to the shareholder's dollar
investment. The Trustees believe that dollar-based voting, as proposed, provides
a more equitable distribution of voting rights, particularly for Trust-wide
votes, than the one-share, one-vote system currently in effect. The Board of
Trustees has concluded that the proposed amendment to the Trust's Trust
Instrument is in the best interests of shareholders.

     Information regarding the net assets of each class of shares of each Fund
as of the Record Date is shown in Exhibit D to this Proxy Statement.

REQUIRED VOTE

     Approval of Proposal 2.a. requires the affirmative vote of a majority of
the outstanding shares of the Trust, voting in person or by proxy.

     If the proposal is not approved, the Trust Instrument will remain unchanged
and in effect with respect to provisions providing that voting is share-weighted
rather than dollar-weighted, as proposed.

     THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR
PROPOSAL 2.A.

        PROPOSAL 2.B. REORGANIZATION OF THE TRUST, ITS FUNDS OR CLASSES

     Currently, the Trust Instrument requires shareholder approval in order to
reorganize the Trust or any of its Funds or classes, except that to change the
Trust's form of organization the Trustees may, without shareholder approval: (i)
cause the

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Trust to merge or consolidate with or into one or more entities, if the
surviving entity is the Trust or another open-end management investment company
under the 1940 Act, or a series thereof, that will succeed to or assume the
Trust's registration under the 1940 Act, or (ii) cause the Trust to incorporate
under the laws of Delaware.

     The Board believes there may be other circumstances in which it would not
be in the shareholders' best interests to require a shareholder meeting to
authorize a reorganization. For example, the Trustees may determine that it
would be in the best interests of shareholders to reorganize a particular Fund
(but not the entire Trust) into another registered investment company in an
attempt to achieve lower operating costs. As it now stands, the Trustees cannot
effectuate such a potentially beneficial reorganization without first conducting
a shareholder meeting and incurring attendant costs and delays. In contrast, the
proposed amendments to the Trust Instrument give the Trustees the flexibility to
merge, consolidate, reorganize or otherwise transfer assets of all or a portion
of the Trust or any of its Funds or classes and achieve potential shareholder
benefits without incurring the delay and potential costs of a proxy
solicitation. The Board also believes that such flexibility should help to
assure that the Trust and the Funds operate under the most appropriate form of
organization.

     Any such transaction would be subject to applicable federal and state rules
and regulations. In the case of mergers or other reorganizations involving a
Fund and another fund managed or otherwise controlled by JCM, under current SEC
rules, shareholder approval would still be required in many circumstances. For
example, shareholder approval would still be required when any fundamental
investment policy of the acquired fund was materially different from a policy of
the acquiring fund or when the terms of the acquiring fund's advisory contract
were materially different from that of the acquired fund. In all cases, the
proposed amendments require that applicable Fund shareholders receive prior
notification of any proposed transaction. For the text of the proposed
amendments, see Article X, Section 4 of the marked Trust Instrument attached to
this Proxy Statement as Exhibit C.

REQUIRED VOTE

     Approval of Proposal 2.b. requires the affirmative vote of a majority of
the outstanding shares of the Trust, voting in person or by proxy.

     If the proposal is not approved, the Trust Instrument will remain unchanged
and in effect with respect to its current provisions regarding reorganizing the
Trust, a Fund or class.

     THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR
PROPOSAL 2.B.

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           PROPOSAL 2.C. LIQUIDATION OF THE TRUST, A FUND OR A CLASS

     The current Trust Instrument expressly permits the Trustees, without
shareholder approval, to terminate the Trust or any of its Funds if a majority
of the Trustees determines that continuation of the Trust or Fund is not in the
best interests of the Trust, the Fund, or their respective shareholders as a
result of factors or events adversely affecting the ability of the Trust or the
Fund to conduct its business and operations in an economically viable manner.
The current Trust Instrument does not specifically state whether the Trustees
may elect to terminate one or more classes of a Fund without liquidating the
entire Fund. Also, the Trustees believe that there may be other circumstances,
such as when new legal constraints on Fund operations arise, in which it would
not be in the shareholders' best interests to require a shareholder meeting to
authorize a liquidation. As proposed, the Trust Instrument expressly permits the
Trustees to liquidate any one or more classes of a Fund (as well as a Trust or
Fund) under any circumstances that the Trustees determine to be in the best
interests of the Trust, Fund or class. Any such liquidation would be subject to
applicable federal and state rules and regulations. In all cases, the proposed
amendments require that applicable Fund shareholders receive prior notification
of any proposed transaction. The Board of Trustees has concluded that the
proposed amendments to the Trust's Trust Instrument are in the best interests of
the Trust's shareholders.

     For the text of the proposed amendments, see Article X, Section 5 of the
marked Trust Instrument attached to this Proxy Statement as Exhibit C.

REQUIRED VOTE

     Approval of Proposal 2.c. requires the affirmative vote of a majority of
the outstanding shares of the Trust, voting in person or by proxy.

     If the proposal is not approved, the Trust Instrument will remain unchanged
and in effect with respect to its current provisions regarding liquidating the
Trust or a Fund, but not expressly permitting liquidation of a class, as
proposed.

     THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS VOTE FOR
PROPOSAL 2.C.

               PROPOSAL 3: APPROVAL OF ELIMINATION OF FUNDAMENTAL
                 INVESTMENT POLICY FOR FLEXIBLE BOND PORTFOLIO

     Flexible Bond Portfolio was previously named Flexible Income Portfolio. In
accordance with a rule adopted by the SEC requiring a fund to adopt an 80%
investment policy with respect to investments tied to a fund's name (the "names
rule"), Flexible Income Portfolio adopted a policy to normally invest at least
80% of its total assets in income-producing securities. Such policy was adopted
as a

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fundamental policy. When Flexible Income Portfolio changed its name to Flexible
Bond Portfolio, in accordance with the names rule, it adopted a policy to
invest, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its net assets in bonds.
This 80% policy was adopted as a non-fundamental policy and is in addition to
the fundamental policy to invest in income-producing securities. Bonds that
Flexible Bond Portfolio may invest in consist of mortgage-backed securities,
corporate bonds, government bonds, convertible bonds and zero coupon bonds. The
Trustees and JCM propose eliminating Flexible Bond Portfolio's fundamental
policy regarding investing 80% of total assets in income-producing securities.
Elimination of this fundamental policy requires shareholder approval.

     The proposal to eliminate Flexible Bond Portfolio's 80% investment policy
regarding income-producing securities is designed to provide the Fund with
maximum flexibility to pursue its investment objective of maximizing total
return, consistent with preservation of capital, based primarily on investments
in bonds and to respond to an ever-changing investment environment. Flexible
Bond Portfolio intends to maintain its current investment objective and continue
to invest at least 80% of its net assets, under normal circumstances, in bonds.
Any change to Flexible Bond Portfolio's non-fundamental policy on bond
investments requires 60 days' prior notice to shareholders before
implementation.

     The Trustees believe that eliminating Flexible Bond Portfolio's policy to
invest 80% of total assets in income-producing securities is in the best
interests of the Fund.

REQUIRED VOTE

     Approval of Proposal 3 requires the affirmative vote of a 1940 Act Majority
of the securities of the Fund, with all share classes voting together with
respect to the Fund, eligible to be voted at the meeting.

     On September 20, 2005, the Board of Trustees voted to approve the
elimination of Flexible Bond Portfolio's fundamental policy as described above.

     THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS OF FLEXIBLE
BOND PORTFOLIO VOTE FOR APPROVAL TO ELIMINATE THE FUND'S FUNDAMENTAL 80%
INVESTMENT POLICY ON INCOME-PRODUCING SECURITIES.

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                   PROPOSAL 4: INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

        PROPOSAL 4.A. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO A FUND'S INVESTMENT ADVISORY
                AGREEMENT BETWEEN JCM ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN FUNDS

     This Proposal 4.a. applies to each Fund except Mid Cap Value Portfolio,
Risk-Managed Core Portfolio, Risk-Managed Growth Portfolio and Small Company
Value Portfolio.

INTRODUCTION

     On September 20, 2005, the Board of Trustees approved certain amendments to
the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of certain Funds,
and JCM (the "Proposed Amended Advisory Agreements"), and authorized the
submission of those amendments to the applicable Funds' shareholders for their
approval. The primary purpose of these amendments is to conform to prevailing
industry practice. A description of the proposed amendments is provided in
further detail below under "Description of the Proposed Amended Advisory
Agreements." The proposed changes, on their face, may be considered "material"
changes requiring shareholder approval. Certain Funds' shareholders are also
being asked to approve a new Investment Advisory Agreement which, in addition to
incorporating the amendments discussed in Proposal 4.a., would contain a revised
fee schedule, as discussed in further detail under Proposal 4.b.

     A copy of a form of Proposed Amended Advisory Agreement between JCM and the
Trust, on behalf of each equity or income Fund permitted to vote on this
Proposal 4.a., marked to show proposed revisions, is attached as Exhibit E to
this Proxy Statement. A copy of a form of Proposed Amended Advisory Agreement
between JCM and the Trust, on behalf of Money Market Portfolio, marked to show
proposed revisions, is attached as Exhibit F to this Proxy Statement.

JCM AS INVESTMENT ADVISER

     JCM currently serves as the investment adviser to each Fund pursuant to an
Investment Advisory Agreement between JCM and the Trust, on behalf of each Fund
(each, a "Current Advisory Agreement" and collectively, the "Current Advisory
Agreements"). JCM is a direct subsidiary of Janus Capital Group Inc. ("JCG"), a
publicly-traded company with principal operations in financial asset management
businesses. JCG owns approximately 95% of JCM, with the remaining 5% held by
Janus Management Holdings Corporation. The principal executive officers and
directors of JCM, located at 151 Detroit Street, Denver, Colorado 80206, and
their principal occupations are included in Exhibit G to this Proxy Statement.
Certain employees of JCM and/or its affiliates serve as officers of the Trust.
Certain officers of the Trust and interested Trustees of the Trust are
shareholders of JCG.

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     JCM (together with its predecessors) has served as an investment adviser
since 1970 and currently serves as investment adviser to all of the Janus Funds,
consisting of 65 portfolios as of September 1, 2005, encompassing a broad range
of investment objectives. JCM also serves as subadviser for a number of
private-label mutual funds and provides separate account advisory services for
institutional accounts. As of           , 2005, JCM had $     in assets under
management. JCM currently serves as an investment adviser to other funds that
have similar investment objectives as the Funds, as described in detail in
Exhibit H to this Proxy Statement.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS

     Under each Current Advisory Agreement, JCM provides each Fund with
continuing investment management services. JCM is responsible for the day-to-day
management of the Funds and provides continuous investment advice regarding the
purchase and sale of securities held by the Funds, subject to the Trust's Trust
Instrument, Bylaws, the investment objectives, policies and restrictions set
forth in each Fund's registration statement, the provisions of the 1940 Act and
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and such policies and
instructions as the Trustees may determine.

     JCM provides office space for the Funds and pays the salaries, fees and
expenses of all Fund officers and those Trustees who are considered interested
persons of JCM. JCM provides certain administrative and other services and is
responsible for the other business affairs of all the Funds. JCM also provides
certain administrative services to the Trust pursuant to Administrative Services
Agreements between JCM and the Trust, as described on page   of this Proxy
Statement.

     The Funds pay all expenses incident to their organization, operations and
business not specifically assumed by JCM, including custodian and transfer
agency fees and expenses, brokerage commissions and dealer spreads, and other
expenses in connection with the execution of portfolio transactions, legal and
accounting expenses, interest, taxes, a portion of trade association or other
investment company organization dues and expenses, registration fees, expenses
of shareholders' meetings, and reports to shareholders, fees and expenses of
Independent Trustees, and other costs of complying with applicable laws
regulating the sale of Fund shares. Information concerning services provided by
Janus Distributors LLC ("Janus Distributors"), the Funds' distributor, and Janus
Services LLC ("Janus Services"), the Funds' transfer agent, each a wholly-owned
subsidiary of JCM, and a description of any fees paid by the Funds to Janus
Distributors and Janus Services, is provided on page   of this Proxy Statement.

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     Pursuant to its Current Advisory Agreement, each Fund pays JCM an
investment advisory fee for its services, which is calculated daily and paid
monthly. The investment advisory fee paid by each Fund to JCM under its Current
Advisory Agreement is calculated at the following annual rate as a percentage of
each Fund's average daily net asset value.

<Table>
<Caption>
FUND                                          ANNUAL RATE
- ----                                          -----------
                                   
Foreign Stock Portfolio.............             0.64%
Forty Portfolio.....................             0.64%
Global Life Sciences Portfolio......             0.64%
Global Technology Portfolio.........             0.64%
International Growth Portfolio......             0.64%
Large Cap Growth Portfolio..........             0.64%
Mid Cap Growth Portfolio............             0.64%
Growth and Income Portfolio.........             0.62%
Core Equity Portfolio...............             0.60%
Worldwide Growth Portfolio..........             0.60%
Balanced Portfolio..................             0.55%
Flexible Bond Portfolio.............  First $300 Million.... 0.55%
                                      Over $300 Million.... 0.45%
Money Market Portfolio..............             0.25%
</Table>

     Through May 1, 2007 for the Funds listed below (May 1, 2006 for Money
Market Portfolio), JCM has agreed by contract to waive its advisory fee payable
by each of these Funds in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that such
Fund's normal operating expenses in any fiscal year (including the investment
advisory fee, but excluding, as applicable, interest, taxes, brokerage
commissions, distribution (12b-1) fees and extraordinary expenses) exceed the
following percentage of the Fund's average daily net asset value. JCM
anticipates continuing the fee waiver for Money Market Portfolio on a voluntary
basis after May 1, 2006. Mortality risk, expense risk and other charges imposed
by Participating Insurance Companies are also excluded from the expense
limitations noted.

<Table>
                                                        
Core Equity Portfolio....................................  1.20%
Flexible Bond Portfolio..................................  0.90%
Foreign Stock Portfolio..................................  1.24%
Global Life Sciences Portfolio...........................  1.24%
Global Technology Portfolio..............................  1.24%
Money Market Portfolio...................................  0.50%
</Table>

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     The following table summarizes the advisory fees paid by the Funds to JCM
before any waivers and the amounts waived, if any, including any applicable
advisory fee waivers, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

<Table>
<Caption>
                                          ADVISORY FEES    WAIVERS
FUND                                       ($)(000'S)     ($)(000'S)
- ----                                      -------------   ----------
                                                    
Balanced Portfolio......................     20,917           --
Core Equity Portfolio...................         65           30
Flexible Bond Portfolio.................      3,108           --
Foreign Stock Portfolio.................         86           --
Forty Portfolio.........................      5,927           --
Global Life Sciences Portfolio..........        232           --
Global Technology Portfolio.............      1,239           --
Growth and Income Portfolio.............        519           --
International Growth Portfolio..........      6,955           --
Large Cap Growth Portfolio..............     10,672           --
Mid Cap Growth Portfolio................     11,556           --
Money Market Portfolio..................         36           36(1)
Worldwide Growth Portfolio..............     21,736           --
</Table>

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(1) In addition to waiving all of its advisory fee, JCM also reimbursed the Fund
    for other expenses that exceeded its expense limit.

     At a meeting of the Trustees held on June 15, 2005, the Trustees, including
all of the Independent Trustees, approved the continuation of the Current
Advisory Agreement for each Fund. Each Fund's Current Advisory Agreement
continues in effect until July 1, 2006 and thereafter from year to year only so
long as such continuance is approved at least annually by a majority of the
Independent Trustees, and by either a majority of the outstanding voting
securities of that Fund or the Trustees of that Fund.

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     Each Current Advisory Agreement: (i) may be terminated without the payment
of any penalty by JCM, the Trustees of the Trust, or by the shareholders of the
Fund acting by vote of at least a majority of its outstanding voting securities
on 60 days' advance written notice; (ii) terminates automatically in the event
of its assignment; and (iii) generally, may not be amended without the approval
by vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Fund, including a majority of the
Independent Trustees and, to the extent required by the 1940 Act, the vote of a
majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Fund. The table below
shows the date of each Current Advisory Agreement as well as the date each
Current Advisory Agreement was last submitted to a vote of shareholders and the
reasons for such submission.

<Table>
<Caption>
                                DATE OF CURRENT     DATE LAST SUBMITTED
FUND                           ADVISORY AGREEMENT     TO SHAREHOLDERS
- ----                           ------------------   -------------------
                                              
Balanced Portfolio...........     July 1, 2004       January 31, 2002(1)
Core Equity Portfolio........     July 1, 2004       January 31, 2002(1)
Flexible Bond Portfolio......     July 1, 2004       January 31, 2002(1)
Foreign Stock Portfolio......     July 1, 2004       January 31, 2002(1)
Forty Portfolio..............     July 1, 2004       January 31, 2002(1)
Global Life Sciences
  Portfolio..................     July 1, 2004       January 31, 2002(1)
Global Technology
  Portfolio..................     July 1, 2004       January 31, 2002(1)
Growth and Income
  Portfolio..................     July 1, 2004       January 31, 2002(1)
International Growth
  Portfolio..................     July 1, 2004       January 31, 2002(1)
Large Cap Growth Portfolio...     July 1, 2004       January 31, 2002(1)
Mid Cap Growth Portfolio.....     July 1, 2004       January 31, 2002(1)
Money Market Portfolio.......    April 3, 2002       January 31, 2002(1)
Worldwide Growth Portfolio...     July 1, 2004       January 31, 2002(1)
</Table>

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(1) Approved by shareholders in connection with a transaction involving sale of
    shares of JCM by Thomas H. Bailey resulting in a potential assignment of the
    investment advisory agreement.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED AMENDED ADVISORY AGREEMENTS

     Except for the proposed amendments to the Current Advisory Agreement for
each Fund as described below, and the effective dates and the renewal dates, the
terms of the Current Advisory Agreements and the Proposed Amended Advisory
Agreements are substantially similar. The same services will be provided under
the Proposed Amended Advisory Agreements as are provided under the Current
Advisory Agreements. For shareholders of Worldwide Growth Portfolio, one
additional change to your Fund's Current Advisory Agreement will be incorporated
into a new investment advisory agreement as discussed under Proposal 4.b. below.

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  What are the Significant Differences Between the Current Advisory Agreement
  and the Proposed Amended Advisory Agreement?

     The Current Advisory Agreement for each applicable Fund does not expressly
provide that JCM will have investment discretion to manage the Fund's
investments. Rather, the Current Advisory Agreement provides that JCM will make
recommendations solely in an advisory capacity, with the Trust retaining control
over its investment policies. The Proposed Amended Advisory Agreement would
remove references to JCM acting solely in an advisory capacity and clarify that
JCM has authority to act on its investment recommendations and execute
transactions on behalf of the Funds.

     Although, as a technical matter, these amendments will increase the scope
of JCM's authority, they are not expected to result in a significant change in
the way the Funds' investments are managed. Although each portfolio manager is
an employee of JCM, in accordance with the terms of the Current Advisory
Agreement, the Trustees have previously elected each Fund's portfolio manager as
a Fund officer. As such, each portfolio manager has been authorized to place
orders to purchase and sell Fund investments. When acting on matters affecting
their Fund, the portfolio manager(s) is acting in their dual role as a Fund
officer and employee of JCM. The proposed amendments are consistent with
recommendations made by an independent compliance consultant engaged by JCM.
Shareholders of Mid Cap Value Portfolio, Risk-Managed Core Portfolio,
Risk-Managed Growth Portfolio and Small Company Value Portfolio are not being
asked to vote on Proposal 4.a. as the Current Advisory Agreement between JCM and
the Trust on behalf of each of these Funds already contains the recommended
changes.

BOARD APPROVAL AND RECOMMENDATION

     On September 20, 2005, the Board of Trustees, including all of the
Independent Trustees, voted unanimously to approve the Proposed Amended Advisory
Agreement for each applicable Fund and authorized the submission of each
Proposed Amended Advisory Agreement to the Fund's shareholders for approval.

     In approving the proposed amendments to each of the Current Advisory
Agreements, the Trustees considered the recommendations of the independent
compliance consultant engaged by JCM regarding the form of each of those
agreements and concluded that the proposed change in the description of the
authority of JCM would be more consistent with industry practice and would
reflect an appropriate delegation of authority to JCM.

     In connection with their most recent consideration of the investment
advisory agreements for all of the Funds, the Trustees received and reviewed a
substantial amount of information provided by JCM and the respective subadvisers
for sub-advised Funds in response to requests of the Independent Trustees and
their

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counsel. They also received and reviewed a considerable amount of information
and analysis provided to the Trustees by their independent fee consultant.
Throughout their consideration of the agreements, the Independent Trustees were
advised by their independent legal counsel. The Independent Trustees met on two
separate occasions with JCM management to consider the agreements, and at each
of those meetings they also met separately in executive session with their
counsel.

     Based on their evaluation of the information provided by JCM, subadvisers
and the independent fee consultant and other information, the Trustees
determined that the overall arrangements between the Funds and JCM were fair and
reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services provided by JCM,
its affiliates and the subadvisers, the fees charged for those services, and
other matters that the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their
business judgment.

     In considering the agreements, the Trustees reviewed and analyzed various
factors that they determined were relevant, including the factors described
below, none of which by itself was considered dispositive. However, the material
factors and conclusions that formed the basis for the Trustees' determination to
approve the agreements are discussed separately below.

  NATURE, EXTENT AND QUALITY OF SERVICES

     The Trustees reviewed the nature, extent and quality of the services of JCM
and the subadvisers to the Funds, taking into account the investment objective
and strategy of each Fund and the knowledge the Trustees gained from their
regular meetings with management on at least a quarterly basis. In addition, the
Trustees reviewed the resources and key personnel of JCM and subadvisers,
especially those who provide investment management services to the Funds. The
Trustees also considered other services provided to the Funds by JCM or
subadvisers, such as managing the execution of portfolio transactions and the
selection of broker-dealers for those transactions, serving as the Funds'
administrator, monitoring adherence to the Funds' investment restrictions,
producing shareholder reports, providing support services for the Trustees and
Trustee committees and overseeing the activities of other service providers,
including monitoring compliance with various policies and procedures of the
Funds and with applicable securities laws and regulations. The Trustees also
reviewed the enhanced compliance program of JCM and the actions taken by JCM in
response to various legal and regulatory proceedings since the fall of 2003.

     The Trustees concluded that the nature, extent and quality of the services
provided by JCM or subadviser to each Fund were appropriate and consistent with
the terms of the respective advisory agreements, that the quality of those
services had been consistent with or superior to quality norms in the industry
and that the Funds were likely to benefit from the continued provision of those
services. They also concluded that JCM and each subadviser had sufficient
personnel, with the

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appropriate education and experience, to serve the Funds effectively and had
demonstrated its continuing ability to attract and retain well-qualified
personnel.

  PERFORMANCE OF THE FUNDS

     The Trustees considered the short-term and longer term performance of each
Fund. They reviewed information comparing each Fund's performance with the
performance of comparable funds and peer groups identified by Lipper Inc.
("Lipper") and with the Fund's benchmark. They concluded that the performance of
most Funds was good to very good. Although the performance of some Funds lagged
that of their peers for certain periods, they also concluded that JCM had taken
appropriate steps to address the under-performance and that the more recent
performance of most of those Funds had been improving.

  COSTS OF SERVICES PROVIDED

     The Trustees examined information on the fees and expenses of each Fund in
comparison to information for other comparable funds as provided by Lipper. They
noted that the rate of management fees for each Fund, after contractual expense
limitations, was below the mean management fee rate of the respective peer group
of funds selected by Lipper and for more than two-thirds of the Funds was in the
lowest cost quartile.

     The Trustees considered the methodology used by JCM in determining
compensation payable to portfolio managers, the very competitive environment for
investment management talent and the competitive market for mutual funds in
different distribution channels.

     The Trustees also reviewed JCM's management fees for its separate account
clients and for its sub-advised funds (for which JCM provides only portfolio
management services). Although in most instances sub-advisory and separate
account fee rates for various investment strategies were lower than management
fees for Funds having a similar strategy, the Trustees noted that JCM performs
significant additional services for the Funds that it does not provide to those
other clients, including administrative services, oversight of the Funds' other
service providers, trustee support, regulatory compliance and numerous other
services. Moreover, they noted that the spread between the average fees charged
to the Funds and the fees that JCM charged to its separate account clients was
significantly smaller than the average spread for such fees of other advisers,
based on publicly available data and research conducted by their independent fee
consultant.

     The Trustees also considered the profitability to JCM and its affiliates of
their relationships with each Fund and found JCM's profitability not to be
unreasonable.

     Finally, the Trustees considered the financial condition of JCM, which they
found to be sound.

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     The Trustees concluded that the management fees and other compensation
payable by each Fund to JCM and its affiliates, as well as the fees paid by JCM
to the subadvisers of sub-advised Funds, were reasonable in relation to the
nature and quality of the services provided, taking into account the fees
charged by other advisers for managing comparable mutual funds with similar
strategies and the fees JCM charges to other clients. The Trustees also
concluded that the overall expense ratio of each Fund was reasonable, taking
into account the size of the Fund, the quality of services provided by JCM, the
investment performance of the Fund and the expense limitations agreed to by JCM.

  ECONOMIES OF SCALE

     The Trustees received and considered information about the potential of JCM
to experience economies of scale as the assets of the Funds increase. They noted
that, although each Fund pays an advisory fee at a fixed rate as a percentage of
net assets, without any breakpoints, the management fee paid by each Fund, after
contractual expense limitations was below the mean management fee rate of the
Fund's peer group selected by Lipper; and, for those Funds whose expenses are
being reduced by the contractual expense limitations of JCM, JCM is subsidizing
the Funds because they have not reached adequate scale. Moreover, as the assets
of many of the Funds have declined in the past few years, the Funds have
benefited from having advisory fee rates that have remained constant rather than
increasing as assets decline. The Trustees also noted that the Funds share
directly in economies of scale through lower charges of third-party service
providers based on the combined scale of all of the Funds. Based on all of the
information they reviewed, the Trustees concluded that the fee structure in each
of the advisory agreements was reasonable and that the current rates of fees do
reflect a sharing between JCM and the Fund of economies of scale at the current
asset level of the Fund.

  OTHER BENEFITS TO THE ADVISER

     The Trustees also considered benefits that accrue to JCM and its affiliates
from their relationship with the Funds. They recognized that affiliates of JCM
separately serve the Funds as transfer agent and distributor, respectively. The
Trustees also considered JCM's use of commissions paid by most Funds on their
portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain proprietary research products and
services benefiting the Funds and/or other clients of JCM, as well as JCM's
agreement not to use any Fund's portfolio brokerage transactions to obtain third
party research through brokers. The Trustees concluded that JCM's use of "soft"
commission dollars to obtain proprietary research products and services was
consistent with regulatory requirements and was likely to benefit the Funds. The
Trustees also concluded that, other than the services provided by JCM and its
affiliates pursuant to the agreements and the fees to be paid by each Fund
therefore, the Funds and JCM may potentially benefit from their relationship
with each other in other ways.

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They concluded that JCM benefits from the receipt of proprietary research
products and services acquired through commissions paid on portfolio
transactions of the Funds and that the Funds benefit from JCM's receipt of those
products and services, as well as research products and services acquired
through commissions paid by other clients of JCM. They further concluded that
success of each Fund could attract other business to JCM or its other Funds and
that the success of JCM could enhance JCM's ability to serve the Funds.

     After full consideration of the above factors as well as other factors, the
Trustees, including all of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the
investment advisory agreement for each Fund was in the best interest of the Fund
and its shareholders.

REQUIRED VOTE

     Approval of Proposal 4.a. as to each applicable Fund requires a 1940 Act
Majority of that Fund. If shareholders of a Fund do not approve the Proposed
Amended Advisory Agreement for the Fund, JCM would continue as the Fund's
investment adviser under the terms of the Current Advisory Agreement with the
Fund. If shareholders approve the Proposed Amended Advisory Agreement for the
Fund, the amendments are expected to become effective on January 1, 2006.

     THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, INCLUDING ALL OF THE INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES,
UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS OF EACH APPLICABLE FUND VOTE FOR
APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED AMENDED ADVISORY AGREEMENT FOR THEIR FUND.

           PROPOSAL 4.B. APPROVE A NEW INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
        BETWEEN JCM AND THE TRUST ON BEHALF OF CERTAIN FUNDS THAT WOULD
  INTRODUCE A PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE
                                     FUNDS

     This Proposal 4.b. applies to shareholders of Mid Cap Value Portfolio,
Risk-Managed Core Portfolio and Worldwide Growth Portfolio.

INTRODUCTION

     On September 20, 2005, the Board of Trustees approved a new Investment
Advisory Agreement ("Proposed New Advisory Agreement") for shareholders of each
of Mid Cap Value Portfolio, Risk-Managed Core Portfolio and Worldwide Growth
Portfolio that changes the annual rate for fees paid to JCM by each Fund
pursuant to an investment advisory agreement dated July 1, 2004 between JCM and
the Trust, on behalf of each Fund ("Current Advisory Agreement") from a fixed-
rate fee to one that adjusts upward or downward based upon a Fund's performance
relative to its benchmark. Such a change in fee structure requires shareholder
approval. The Board of Trustees authorized the submission of the Proposed New
Advisory Agreement to shareholders of the applicable Funds for their approval.

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     A copy of a form of the Proposed New Advisory Agreement for Worldwide
Growth Portfolio is attached as Exhibit I to this Proxy Statement. A copy of a
form of the Proposed New Advisory Agreement for Mid Cap Value Portfolio and
Risk-Managed Core Portfolio is attached as Exhibit J to this Proxy Statement.

     The proposal to modify the fee schedule in each Fund's Current Advisory
Agreement and institute the proposed performance-based advisory fee is designed
to more closely align JCM's interests with those of the Funds' shareholders. The
investment advisory fee shareholders pay to JCM decreases when the Fund is not
performing well relative to its benchmark and increases during periods when the
Fund outperforms its benchmark. In addition, JCM believes that the proposed
advisory fee structure will enable it to maintain the quality of services it
provides to the Funds and to attract and retain talented investment personnel.

JCM AS INVESTMENT ADVISER

     JCM currently serves as the investment adviser to each Fund pursuant to an
Investment Advisory Agreement between JCM and the Trust, on behalf of each Fund
(each, a "Current Advisory Agreement" and collectively, the "Current Advisory
Agreements"). JCM is a direct subsidiary of Janus Capital Group Inc. ("JCG"), a
publicly-traded company with principal operations in financial asset management
businesses. JCG owns approximately 95% of JCM, with the remaining 5% held by
Janus Management Holdings Corporation. The principal executive officers and
directors of JCM, located at 151 Detroit Street, Denver, Colorado 80206, and
their principal occupations are included in Exhibit G to this Proxy Statement.
Certain employees of JCM and/or its affiliates serve as officers of the Trust.
Certain officers of the Trust and interested Trustees of the Trust are
shareholders of JCG.

     JCM (together with its predecessors) has served as an investment adviser
since 1970 and currently serves as investment adviser to all of the Janus Funds,
consisting of 65 portfolios as of September 1, 2005, encompassing a broad range
of investment objectives. JCM also serves as subadviser for a number of
private-label mutual funds and provides separate account advisory services for
institutional accounts. As of, 2005, JCM had $ in assets under management. JCM
currently serves as an investment adviser to other funds that have similar
investment objectives as the Funds, as described in detail in Exhibit H to this
Proxy Statement.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

     Under each Current Advisory Agreement, JCM provides each Fund with
continuing investment management services. For Worldwide Growth Portfolio, JCM
is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund and provides continuous
investment advice regarding the purchase and sale of securities held by the
Fund, subject to the Trust's Trust Instrument, Bylaws, the investment objec-
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tives, policies and restrictions set forth in each Fund's registration
statement, the provisions of the 1940 Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended, and such policies and instructions as the Trustees may determine.
For Risk-Managed Core Portfolio, JCM has delegated these responsibilities to
Enhanced Investment Technologies, LLC ("INTECH") pursuant to a subadvisory
agreement between JCM, on behalf of the Fund, and INTECH. For Mid Cap Value
Portfolio, JCM has delegated these responsibilities to Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell
and Company, LLC ("Perkins") pursuant to a subadvisory agreement between JCM, on
behalf of the Fund, and Perkins. JCM maintains a supervisory role with respect
to such delegation to each of INTECH and Perkins.

     JCM provides office space for the Funds and pays the salaries, fees and
expenses of all Fund officers and those Trustees who are considered interested
persons of JCM. JCM provides certain administrative and other services and is
responsible for the other business affairs of all the Funds. JCM has delegated
certain of these duties to INTECH and Perkins with respect to the Fund each
manages pursuant to the subadvisory agreement between JCM and each of INTECH and
Perkins. JCM also provides certain administrative services to the Trust pursuant
to an Administrative Services Agreement between JCM and the Trust, described in
greater detail on page   of this Proxy Statement.

     [UPDATE] The Funds pay all expenses incident to their organization,
operations and business not specifically assumed by JCM, including custodian and
transfer agency fees and expenses, brokerage commissions and dealer spreads and
other expenses in connection with the execution of portfolio transactions, legal
and accounting expenses, interest, taxes, a portion of trade association or
other investment company organization dues and expenses, registration fees,
expenses of shareholders' meetings and reports to shareholders, fees and
expenses of Independent Trustees, and other costs of complying with applicable
laws regulating the sale of Fund shares. Information concerning services
provided by Janus Distributors, the Funds' distributor, and Janus Services, the
Funds' transfer agent, and a description of any fees paid by the Funds to Janus
Distributors and Janus Services is provided on page   of this Proxy Statement.

     At a meeting of the Trustees held on June 15, 2005, the Trustees, including
all of the Independent Trustees, approved the continuation of the Current
Advisory Agreement for each Fund. Each Fund's Current Advisory Agreement
continues in effect until July 1, 2006 and thereafter from year to year only so
long as such continuance is approved at least annually by a majority of the
Independent Trustees, and by either a majority of the outstanding voting
securities of that Fund or the Trustees of that Fund.

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     Each Current Advisory Agreement: (i) may be terminated without the payment
of any penalty by JCM, the Trustees of the Trust, or by the shareholders of the
Fund acting by vote of at least a majority of its outstanding voting securities
on 60 days' advance written notice; (ii) terminates automatically in the event
of its assignment; and (iii) generally, may not be amended without the approval
by vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Fund, including a majority of the
Independent Trustees and, to the extent required by the 1940 Act, the vote of a
majority of the outstanding voting securities of that Fund. The table below
shows the date of each Current Advisory Agreement, the date each Current
Advisory Agreement was last submitted to a vote of shareholders and the reasons
for such submission.

<Table>
<Caption>
                                      DATE OF CURRENT     DATE LAST SUBMITTED TO
FUND                                 ADVISORY AGREEMENT        SHAREHOLDERS
- ----                                 ------------------   ----------------------
                                                    
Mid Cap Value Portfolio............     July 1, 2004        December 31, 2002(1)
Risk-Managed Core Portfolio........     July 1, 2004        December 31, 2002(1)
Worldwide Growth Portfolio.........     July 1, 2004         January 31, 2002(2)
</Table>

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(1) Approved by the initial shareholder in connection with the Fund's
    commencement of operations.

(2) Approved by shareholders in connection with a transaction involving sale of
    shares of JCM by Thomas H. Bailey resulting in a potential assignment of the
    investment advisory agreement

DESCRIPTION OF CURRENT ADVISORY FEE

     Pursuant to its Current Advisory Agreement, each Fund pays JCM an
investment advisory fee for its services, which is calculated daily and paid
monthly. The investment advisory fee paid by each Fund to JCM under its Current
Advisory Agreement is calculated at the following annual rates as a percentage
of each Fund's average daily net asset value:

<Table>
<Caption>
FUND                                                 ANNUAL RATE
- ----                                                 -----------
                                                  
Mid Cap Value Portfolio(1).........................     0.64%
Risk-Managed Core Portfolio(2).....................     0.50%
Worldwide Growth Portfolio.........................     0.60%
</Table>

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(1) This amount is reduced by the amount payable by Mid Cap Value Portfolio to
    Perkins, the subadviser to Mid Cap Value Portfolio, pursuant to a Sub-
    Advisory Agreement between JCM and Perkins. Under this Sub-Advisory
    Agreement, Mid Cap Value Portfolio pays Perkins a fee equal to 50% of the
    advisory fee payable by the Fund to JCM (net of any reimbursements of
    expenses incurred or fees waived by JCM). For the fiscal year ended Decem-

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    ber 31, 2004, the Fund paid Perkins a subadvisory fee at the annual rate of
    0.32% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

(2) JCM, and not Risk-Managed Core Portfolio, pays INTECH a fee for its services
    provided pursuant to a Sub-Advisory Agreement between JCM, on behalf of the
    Fund, and INTECH, at an annual rate of 0.26% of the Fund's average daily net
    assets.

     Through May 1, 2007 for Mid Cap Value Portfolio and Risk-Managed Core
Portfolio, JCM has agreed by contract to waive its advisory fee payable by each
of these Funds in an amount equal to the amount, if any, that such Fund's normal
operating expenses in any fiscal year (including the investment advisory fee,
but excluding, as applicable, interest, taxes, brokerage commissions,
distribution (12b-1) fees and extraordinary expenses) exceed the following
percentage of the Fund's average daily net asset value. Mortality risk, expense
risk and other charges imposed by Participating Insurance Companies are also
excluded from the expense limitations noted.

<Table>
                                                        
Mid Cap Value Portfolio..................................  1.24%
Risk-Managed Core Portfolio..............................  1.10%
</Table>

     The following table summarizes the advisory fees paid by the Funds to JCM
before any waivers and the amounts waived, if any, including any applicable
advisory fee waivers, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

<Table>
<Caption>
                                          ADVISORY FEES    WAIVERS
                                           ($)(000'S)     ($)(000'S)
                                          -------------   ----------
                                                    
Mid Cap Value Portfolio(1)..............        218            --
Risk-Managed Core Portfolio(1)..........         86            --
Worldwide Growth Portfolio(1)...........     21,736            --
</Table>

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(1) DISCUSS SYNTHETIC PERFORMANCE FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF SERVICE
    SHARES.

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     The following table summarizes the pro forma advisory fees based on the net
assets of each Fund as of its fiscal year end that would have been paid by the
Funds to JCM under the Proposed New Advisory Agreements before any waivers and
the amounts that would have been waived, including any applicable advisory fee
waivers, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. This information assumes
that the performance adjustment (as described below) would have been in effect
during the fiscal year and that it would have been calculated over a full 36
month performance period. The last column indicates the percentage increase or
decrease of the fee that JCM would have received (net of any waivers currently
in effect) had the proposed performance-based fee arrangement been in effect
during the period.

<Table>
<Caption>
                                       PRO FORMA
                       NET ASSETS    ADVISORY FEES   WAIVERS   % INCREASE
FUND                   ($) (000'S)    ($) (000'S)      ($)     OR DECREASE
- ----                   -----------   -------------   -------   -----------
                                                   
Mid Cap Value
  Portfolio..........      41,564          208          0         (4.89)%
Risk-Managed Core
  Portfolio..........      20,680           89          0          3.27%
Worldwide Growth
  Portfolio..........   2,727,930       21,712          0         (0.11)%
</Table>

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED NEW ADVISORY AGREEMENTS

     Except for the proposed change in fee structure discussed below and the
changes discussed under Proposal 4.a. above that apply to Worldwide Growth
Portfolio, the terms of the Current Advisory Agreements and the Proposed New
Advisory Agreements are substantially similar, except for the effective dates
and renewal dates. It is anticipated that the same services will be provided
under the Proposed New Advisory Agreements as are provided under the Current
Advisory Agreements.

     The proposed investment advisory fee rate to be paid to JCM by each Fund
will consist of two components: (1) a base management fee equal to a specified
annual fixed-rate fee, applied against the Fund's average daily net assets,
calculated over the previous month for which the base fee is paid ("Base Fee"),
plus or minus (2) a performance fee adjustment ("Performance Adjustment") of up
to 0.15%, applied against the Fund's average daily net assets, calculated over a
rolling 36 month period, except that (i) no performance adjustment will be made
until a Proposed New Advisory Agreement has been in effect for at least 12
months and (ii) when a Proposed New Advisory Agreement has been in effect for at
least 12 months, but less than 36 months, the measurement period will be equal
to the time that has elapsed since the Proposed New Advisory Agreement took
effect.

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     For each Fund, the Base Fee is the same as the annual fixed-rate fee paid
to JCM by the Fund under its Current Advisory Agreement. The Performance
Adjustment is calculated monthly and may result in an increase or decrease in
the investment advisory fee rate paid by a Fund depending upon the investment
performance of the Fund relative to its primary benchmark over the performance
measuring period. For purposes of computing the Base Fee and the Performance
Adjustment, net assets are averaged over different periods (average daily net
assets for the Base Fee versus average net assets over the performance measuring
period for the Performance Adjustment). For purposes of calculating the
Performance Adjustment for a Fund, the investment performance of the Fund's
Service Shares for the measuring period will be used.

     After JCM determines whether a particular Fund's performance was above or
below its benchmark index by comparing the investment performance of the Fund's
Service Shares against the investment record of that Fund's benchmark index, JCM
will apply the same performance adjustment (positive or negative) across all
share classes of that Fund. The Trustees may determine that a class of shares of
a Fund other than Service Shares is the most appropriate for use in calculating
the Performance Adjustment. If a different class of shares is substituted in
calculating the Performance Adjustment, the use of that successor class of
shares for purposes of calculating the Performance Adjustment may apply to the
entire performance period, so long as such successor class was outstanding at
the beginning of such period. In the event that such successor class of shares
was not outstanding for all or a portion of the performance measuring period, it
may only be used in calculating that portion of the Performance Adjustment
attributable to the period during which such successor class was outstanding and
any prior portion of the performance measuring period shall be calculated using
the class of shares previously designated. Any change to the class of shares
used to calculate the Performance Adjustment is subject to applicable law.

     The Trustees may from time to time determine that another securities index
is a more appropriate benchmark than a particular Fund's benchmark index, as
identified below for each Fund, for purposes of evaluating the performance of
that Fund. In such event, the Trustees will substitute a successor index for the
Fund's benchmark index. However, the calculation of the Performance Adjustment
for any portion of the performance period prior to the adoption of the successor
index will still be based upon the Fund's performance compared to its former
benchmark index. Any change to a particular Fund's benchmark for purposes of
calculating the Performance Adjustment is subject to applicable law.

     If approved by shareholders of the applicable Fund, the Proposed New
Advisory Agreement and new fee schedule for that Fund are expected to become
effective on January 1, 2006. For the first 12 months after the effective date,
only the Fund's Base Fee rate will apply. Beginning 12 months after the
effective date,

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the Performance Adjustment will go into effect based upon the performance period
commencing on the effective date. When a Proposed New Advisory Agreement has
been in effect for at least 12 months, but less than 36 months, the performance
measurement period will be equal to the time that has elapsed since the Proposed
New Advisory Agreement took effect. Once a Fund has 36 months of performance
history from the effective date, the Performance Adjustment will be calculated
using a rolling 36 month period.

     The proposed Base Fee for each Fund (which is the same as the current
annual investment advisory fee rate paid by the Fund to JCM) and the Fund's
primary benchmark index are shown in the following table:

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                             PROPOSED BASE FEE
FUND                                    BENCHMARK            (ANNUAL FEE RATE)
- ----                                    ---------            -----------------
                                                       
Mid Cap Value Portfolio.....   Russell Midcap Value Index*         0.64%+
Risk-Managed Core
  Portfolio.................         S&P 500 Index**               0.50%++
Worldwide Growth
  Portfolio.................       MSCI World Index***             0.60%
</Table>

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   * The Russell Midcap Value Index measures the performance of those Russell
     Midcap companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted
     growth rates.

  ** The Standard & Poor's ("S&P") 500 Index is Standard & Poor's composite
     index of 500 stocks, a widely recognized, unmanaged index of common stock
     prices.

 *** The MSCI World Index is a market capitalization weighted index composed of
     companies representative of the market structure of 23 Developed Market
     countries in North America, Europe and the Asia/Pacific Region.

   + This amount is reduced by the amount payable by Mid Cap Value Portfolio to
     Perkins, the subadviser to Mid Cap Value Portfolio, pursuant to a
     Subadvisory Agreement between JCM and Perkins. Under this Subadvisory
     Agreement, Mid Cap Value Portfolio pays Perkins a fee equal to 50% of the
     advisory fee payable by the Fund to JCM (net of any reimbursements of
     expenses incurred or fees waived by JCM). For the fiscal year ended
     December 31, 2004, Mid Cap Value Portfolio paid Perkins a subadvisory fee
     at the annual rate of 0.32% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

  ++ JCM, and not Risk-Managed Core Portfolio, pays INTECH a fee for its
     services provided pursuant to a Subadvisory Agreement between JCM, on
     behalf of the Fund, and INTECH, at an annual rate of 0.26% of the Fund's
     average daily net assets.

     For purposes of calculating the performance adjustment for a Fund, if the
difference between the investment performance of the Fund's Service Shares and
the investment record of the Fund's primary benchmark index is 0.50% or greater
during any measurement period, the Base Fee will be subject to an upward or
downward performance adjustment. The performance adjustment is made in specific
increments for every 0.50% difference that is 0.50% or greater in the investment
performance of the Fund's Service Shares compared to the investment record of
the Fund's primary benchmark index. During any measuring period, the maximum
annual rate of the investment advisory fee is +0.15% of the Base Fee and the
minimum annual rate of the investment advisory fee is -0.15% of the Base Fee.
The following tables show the annualized investment advisory fee rate payable by
each

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Fund if the Fund outperforms or underperforms its primary benchmark index at the
levels shown in the tables.

MID CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO

<Table>
                                                                           
Fund Outperforms its Benchmark By(%):...............     0.0      0.5      1.0      1.5      2.0
Management Fee(%):*.................................  0.6400   0.6588   0.6775   0.6963   0.7150
</Table>

<Table>
                                                                     
Fund Outperforms its Benchmark By(%):...............     2.5      3.0      3.5      4.0
Management Fee(%):*.................................  0.7338   0.7525   0.7713   0.7900
</Table>

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* Rounded to the nearest thousandth percent. The performance adjustment is made
  in 0.01875% increments for every 0.50% difference that is 0.50% or greater in
  the investment performance of the Fund's Service Shares compared to the
  investment record of the Russell Midcap Value Index.

<Table>
                                                                           
Fund Underperforms its Benchmark By(%):.............     0.0     -0.5     -1.0     -1.5     -2.0
Management Fee(%):*.................................  0.6400   0.6213   0.6025   0.5838   0.5650
</Table>

<Table>
                                                                     
Fund Underperforms its Benchmark By(%):.............    -2.5     -3.0     -3.5     -4.0
Management Fee(%):*.................................  0.5463   0.5275   0.5088   0.4900
</Table>

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* Rounded to the nearest thousandth percent. The performance adjustment is made
  in 0.01875% increments for every 0.50% difference that is 0.50% or greater in
  the investment performance of the Fund's Service Shares compared to the
  investment record of the Russell Midcap Value Index.

     Under the terms of the current subadvisory agreement between JCM, on behalf
of Mid Cap Value Portfolio, and Perkins, Mid Cap Value Portfolio pays Perkins a
fee equal to 50% of the advisory fee paid to JCM by the Fund (and JCM's fee is
thereby reduced by 50% to account for the fee paid directly to Perkins). This
means that pursuant to the terms of the Proposed New Advisory Agreement, the
rate of subadvisory fee that Perkins receives from the Fund will adjust up or
down in line with the rate of fee paid by the Fund to JCM based on Mid Cap Value
Portfolio's Service Shares performance relative to the Russell Midcap Value
Index. If shareholders of Mid Cap Value Portfolio do not approve the Proposed
New Advisory Agreement for their Fund, Perkins will continue to receive a
subadvisory fee from the Fund that is equal to 50% of the advisory fee paid by
the Fund to JCM under the Current Advisory Agreement (and JCM's advisory fee is
thereby reduced by 50%), currently 0.32% of Mid Cap Value Portfolio's average
daily net assets.

RISK-MANAGED CORE PORTFOLIO

<Table>
                                                                           
Fund Outperforms its Benchmark By(%):...............     0.0      0.5      1.0      1.5      2.0
Management Fee(%):*.................................  0.5000   0.5188   0.5375   0.5563   0.5750
</Table>

<Table>
                                                                     
Fund Outperforms its Benchmark By(%):...............     2.5      3.0      3.5      4.0
Management Fee(%):*.................................  0.5938   0.6125   0.6313   0.6500
</Table>

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* Rounded to the nearest thousandth percent. The performance adjustment is made
  in 0.01875% increments for every 0.50% difference that is 0.50% or greater in
  the investment performance of the Fund's Service Shares compared to the
  investment record of the S&P 500 Index.

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<Table>
                                                                           
Fund Underperforms its Benchmark By(%):.............     0.0     -0.5     -1.0     -1.5     -2.0
Management Fee(%):*.................................  0.5000   0.4813   0.4625   0.4438   0.4250
</Table>

<Table>
                                                                     
Fund Underperforms its Benchmark By(%):.............    -2.5     -3.0     -3.5     -4.0
Management Fee(%):*.................................  0.4063   0.3875   0.3688   0.3500
</Table>

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* Rounded to the nearest thousandth percent. The performance adjustment is made
  in 0.01875% increments for every 0.50% difference that is 0.50% or greater in
  the investment performance of the Fund's Service Shares compared to the
  investment record of the S&P 500 Index.

WORLDWIDE GROWTH PORTFOLIO

<Table>
                                                                         
Fund Outperforms its Benchmark
  By(%):..............................     0.0      0.5      1.0      1.5      2.0      2.5      3.0
Management Fee(%):*...................  0.6000   0.6125   0.6250   0.6375   0.6500   0.6625   0.6750
</Table>

<Table>
                                                                   
Fund Outperforms its Benchmark
  By(%):..............................     3.5      4.0      4.5      5.0      5.5      6.0
Management Fee(%):*...................  0.6875   0.7000   0.7125   0.7250   0.7375   0.7500
</Table>

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* The performance adjustment is made in 0.0125% increments for every 0.50%
  difference that is 0.50% or greater in the investment performance of the
  Fund's Service Shares compared to the investment record of the MSCI World
  Index.

<Table>
                                                                         
Fund Underperforms its Benchmark
  By(%):..............................     0.0     -0.5     -1.0     -1.5     -2.0     -2.5     -3.0
Management Fee(%):*...................  0.6000   0.5875   0.5750   0.5625   0.5500   0.5375   0.5250
</Table>

<Table>
                                                                   
Fund Underperforms its Benchmark
  By(%):..............................    -3.5     -4.0     -4.5     -5.0     -5.5     -6.0
Management Fee(%):*...................  0.5125   0.5000   0.4875   0.4750   0.4625   0.4500
</Table>

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* The performance adjustment is made in 0.0125% increments for every 0.50%
  difference that is 0.50% or greater in the investment performance of the
  Fund's Service Shares compared to the investment record of the MSCI World
  Index.

COMPARISON OF CURRENT FEES AND EXPENSES WITH PRO FORMA FEES AND EXPENSES

     The following table describes the shareholder fees and annual fund
operating expenses that you may pay under the current fee structure and proposed
performance-based fee structure if you buy and hold shares of the Funds. For all
Funds, the fees and expenses shown were determined based upon net assets as of
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. All expenses are shown without the
effect of expense offset arrangements.

     Shareholder fees are those paid directly from your investment and may
include sales loads, redemption fees or exchange fees. The Funds are no-load
investments, so you will generally not pay any shareholder fees when you buy or
sell shares of the Funds. However, if you sell shares of Risk-Managed Core
Portfolio or Worldwide Growth Portfolio that you have held for three months or
less, you may pay a redemption fee. In addition, each variable insurance
contract involves fees and expenses not described herein. Please consult your
contract prospectus for informa-

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tion regarding contract fees and expenses and any restrictions on purchases or
allocations.

     Annual fund operating expenses are paid out of a Fund's assets and include
fees for portfolio management, maintenance of shareholder accounts, shareholder
servicing, accounting and other services. You do not pay these fees directly
but, as the examples show, these costs are borne indirectly by all shareholders.

ANNUAL FUND OPERATING EXPENSES (DEDUCTED FROM FUND ASSETS)

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                                  TOTAL
                                    DISTRIBUTION/                ANNUAL                NET ANNUAL
                                       SERVICE                    FUND                    FUND
                       MANAGEMENT      (12B-1)       OTHER      OPERATING    EXPENSE    OPERATING
                          FEE          FEES(1)      EXPENSES   EXPENSES(2)   WAIVER    EXPENSES(2)
                       ----------   -------------   --------   -----------   -------   -----------
                                                                     
MID CAP VALUE
  PORTFOLIO
  Service Shares
    Current..........    0.64%          0.25%        0.47%        1.36%          --       1.36%
    Proposed.........    0.61%          0.25%        0.47%        1.33%          --       1.33%
  Institutional
    Shares
    Current..........    0.64%            N/A        0.37%        1.01%          --       1.01%
    Proposed.........    0.61%            N/A        0.37%        0.98%          --       0.98%
RISK-MANAGED CORE
  PORTFOLIO
  Service Shares
    Current..........    0.50%          0.25%        0.62%(3)     1.37%          --       1.37%
    Proposed.........    0.58%          0.25%        0.62%(3)     1.45%       0.10%       1.35%
WORLDWIDE GROWTH
  PORTFOLIO
  Service Shares
    Current..........    0.60%          0.25%        0.03%        0.88%         N/A       0.88%
    Proposed.........    0.60%          0.25%        0.03%        0.88%         N/A       0.88%
  Service II Shares
    Current..........    0.60%          0.25%        0.03%        0.88%         N/A       0.88%
    Proposed.........    0.60%          0.25%        0.03%        0.88%         N/A       0.88%
  Institutional
    Shares
    Current..........    0.60%            N/A        0.03%        0.63%         N/A       0.63%
    Proposed.........    0.60%            N/A        0.03%        0.63%         N/A       0.63%
</Table>

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(1) Because the 12b-1 fee is charged as an ongoing fee, over time the fee will
    increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other
    types of sales charges.

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(2) Annual Fund Operating Expenses are stated both with (under "Net" expenses)
    and without (under "Total" expenses") contractual expense waivers by JCM.
    JCM has contractually agreed to waive each Fund's total operating expenses
    (excluding the distribution fees, brokerage commissions, interest, taxes and
    extraordinary expenses) to a certain limit until at least May 1, 2007. The
    expense waivers shown reflect the application of such limit.

(3) Included in Other Expenses is an administrative services fee of 0.10% of the
    average daily net assets to compensate Janus Services for providing, or
    arranging for the provision of, recordkeeping, subaccounting and
    administrative services to retirement or pension plan participants, variable
    contract owners or other underlying investing through institutional
    channels.

EXAMPLES:

     The following examples are based on expenses without waivers as shown in
the table above. These examples are intended to help you compare the cost of
investing in the Funds under both the current fee structure and the proposed fee
structure with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The examples assume
that you invest $10,000 in each of the Funds for the time periods indicated and
then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The examples also
assume that your investment has a 5% return each year and that the Funds'
operating expenses without waivers remain the same. Although your actual costs
may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

<Table>
<Caption>
                                 1 YEAR   3 YEARS   5 YEARS   10 YEARS
                                 ------   -------   -------   --------
                                                  
MID CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO
  Service Shares
     Current...................   $138     $431      $745      $1,635
     Proposed..................   $135     $421      $729      $1,601
  Institutional Shares
     Current...................   $103     $322      $558      $1,236
     Proposed..................   $100     $312      $542      $1,201
RISK-MANAGED CORE PORTFOLIO
  Service Shares
     Current...................   $139     $434      $750      $1,646
     Proposed..................   $148     $459      $792      $1,735
WORLDWIDE GROWTH PORTFOLIO
  Service Shares
     Current...................   $ 90     $281      $488      $1,084
     Proposed..................   $ 90     $281      $488      $1,084
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
                                 1 YEAR   3 YEARS   5 YEARS   10 YEARS
                                 ------   -------   -------   --------
                                                  
  Service II Shares
     Current...................   $ 90     $281      $488      $1,084
     Proposed..................   $ 90     $281      $488      $1,084
  Institutional Shares
     Current...................   $ 64     $202      $351      $  786
     Proposed..................   $ 64     $202      $351      $  786
</Table>

BOARD APPROVAL AND RECOMMENDATION

     On September 20, 2005, the Board of Trustees, including all of the
Independent Trustees, voted unanimously to approve the Proposed New Advisory
Agreement for each applicable Fund and authorized the submission of each
Proposed New Advisory Agreement to the Fund's shareholders for approval.

     For more than a year the Independent Trustees and their independent fee
consultant, in consultation with independent legal counsel to the Independent
Trustees, have been exploring the possibility of modifying the fee structure for
certain of the Funds to provide for a Base Fee for each of those Funds at the
same rate as the current advisory fee rate for that Fund, and a
performance-based adjustment that would increase or decrease the rate of fee
based on whether the Fund's total return performance exceeds or lags a stated
relevant benchmark index. They also worked with JCM to develop a performance
structure that was acceptable to JCM. In doing so, the Independent Trustees were
seeking to provide a closer alignment of the interests of JCM with those Funds
and their shareholders. They believe that the fee structures proposed for each
of those Funds will achieve that objective.

     As described above, the maximum amount by which the actual fee, as
adjusted, can differ from the Base Fee as a result of a Fund's performance is
0.15% of average net assets. Importantly, the performance is computed after
deducting the Fund's operating expenses (including advisory fees), which means
that in order to receive any upward adjustment from the Base Fee, JCM must
deliver a total return after expenses that exceeds the return of the benchmark
index that does not incur any expenses.

     The Trustees determined that the primary benchmark index specified in each
of the Proposed New Advisory Agreements for purposes of computing the
performance fee adjustments is appropriate for the respective Fund based on a
number of factors, including the fact that the index is broad-based and is
composed of securities of the types in which the Fund may invest. The Trustees
believe that divergence between the Fund's performance and performance of the
index can be attributable to the ability of the portfolio manager in making
investment decisions

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within the parameters of the Fund's investment objective and investment policies
and restrictions.

     The Trustees determined that the class of shares of each Fund selected for
purposes of calculating the Performance Adjustment as applied to the Fund is the
most appropriate class for use in calculating the Performance Adjustment. In
making that determination, the Trustees considered the fee structure and
expenses paid by each class of shares, any fees paid to or retained by JCM or
its affiliates, as well as the distribution channel for each class of shares.

     The time periods to be used in determining any Performance Adjustment were
also judged to be of appropriate length to ensure proper correlation and to
prevent fee adjustments from being based upon random or insignificant
differences between the performance of the Fund and of the index. In that regard
the Trustees concluded that it would be appropriate for there to be no
adjustment from the Base Fee for the first 12 months after the effective date of
the Proposed New Advisory Agreement before implementation of any Performance
Adjustment, and that, once implemented, the Performance Adjustment should
reflect only the Fund's performance subsequent to that effective date. Moreover,
the Trustees believed that, upon reaching the thirty-sixth month after the
effective date, the performance period would be fully implemented, and that the
Performance Adjustment should thereafter be based upon a thirty-six month
rolling performance period.

     In addition to considering the performance fee structure reflected in each
Proposed New Advisory Agreement, in approving each of those agreements, the
Trustees followed the process and considered the factors and reached the
conclusions described above under Proposal 4.a -- Board Approval and
Recommendation.

REQUIRED VOTE

     Approval of Proposal 4.b. as to each applicable Fund requires a 1940 Act
Majority. Approval of Proposal 4.b. by shareholders of Risk-Managed Core
Portfolio is contingent upon approval of the same proposal for shareholders of
Janus Risk-Managed Stock Fund, a series of JIF, and Janus Adviser Risk-Managed
Core Fund, a series of JAD, with respect to separate proposed new advisory
agreements for those funds described in separate proxy statements. Approval of
Proposal 4.b. by shareholders of Mid Cap Value Portfolio is contingent upon
approval of the same proposal for shareholders of Janus Mid Cap Value Fund, a
series of JIF, and Janus Adviser Mid Cap Value Fund, a series of JAD, with
respect to separate proposed new advisory agreements for those funds described
in separate proxy statements. Approval of Proposal 4.b. by shareholders of
Worldwide Growth Portfolio is contingent upon approval of the same proposal for
shareholders of Janus Worldwide Fund, a series of JIF, and Janus Adviser
Worldwide Fund, a series of JAD, with respect to separate proposed new advisory
agreements for those funds described in separate proxy statements.
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     If shareholders of a Fund do not approve the Proposed New Advisory
Agreement for the Fund, JCM will continue as the Fund's investment adviser under
the terms of the Current Advisory Agreement for that Fund.

     THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, INCLUDING ALL OF THE INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES,
UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS OF EACH APPLICABLE FUND VOTE FOR
APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED NEW ADVISORY AGREEMENT FOR THEIR FUND.

                PROPOSAL 5: APPROVE A NEW SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT
             BETWEEN JCM, ON BEHALF OF RISK-MANAGED CORE PORTFOLIO,
                       AND INTECH THAT WOULD INTRODUCE A
                PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE SUBADVISORY FEE STRUCTURE

     This Proposal 5 applies to Risk-Managed Core Portfolio only.

INTRODUCTION

     On September 20, 2005, as described in Proposal 4.b. above, the Board of
Trustees approved the Proposed New Advisory Agreement for shareholders of Risk-
Managed Core Portfolio that changes the annual fee rate for advisory fees paid
to JCM by the Fund, pursuant to its Current Advisory Agreement, from a
fixed-rate fee to one that adjusts upward or downward based upon the performance
of the Fund's Service Shares relative to its benchmark, the S&P 500(R) Index.

     In addition, the Board of Trustees approved a new Sub-Advisory Agreement
("Proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement") between JCM, on behalf of the Fund, and
INTECH, related to subadvisory services provided for the Fund that similarly
changes the annual fee rate for subadvisory fees paid by JCM to INTECH, pursuant
to its current Sub-Advisory Agreement ("Current Sub-Advisory Agreement"), from a
fixed-rate fee to one that adjusts upward or downward based upon the performance
of the Fund's Service Shares relative to its benchmark. Such change in fee
structure requires shareholder approval. The Board of Trustees authorized the
submission of the Proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement to shareholders of the
Fund for their approval.

     A Copy of the Proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement is attached to this Proxy
Statement as Exhibit K.

     The proposal to replace the Current Sub-Advisory Agreement with the
Proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement and institute the proposed performance-
based subadvisory fee is designed to more closely align INTECH's interests with
those of the Fund's shareholders. The subadvisory fee JCM pays to INTECH would
decrease when the Fund is not performing well relative to its benchmark, and
would increase during periods when the Fund outperforms its benchmark. In
addition, JCM believes that the proposed subadvisory fee structure would enable
INTECH to

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maintain the quality of services it provides to the Fund as well as attract and
retain talented investment personnel. THE FUND DOES NOT PAY ANY FEE TO INTECH;
THE SUBADVISORY FEE IS PAID SOLELY BY JCM.

INTECH AS SUBADVISER

     INTECH currently serves as subadviser to the Fund pursuant to the Current
Sub-Advisory Agreement. INTECH is a direct subsidiary of JCG. JCG owns
approximately 77.5% of the outstanding voting shares of INTECH. JCG also owns
approximately 95% of JCM. The principal executive officers and directors of
INTECH, located at 2401 PGA Boulevard, Suite 100, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
33410, and their principal occupations are included in Exhibit L to this Proxy
Statement.

     INTECH has served as an investment adviser since           and currently
serves as subadviser to five Janus Funds as of September 1, 2005. INTECH also
provides separate account advisory services to institutional accounts. As of
          , 2005, INTECH had $     in assets under management. INTECH currently
serves as subadviser to several other funds with similar investment objectives
as those of the Fund. The objective, net asset size as of June 30, 2005, and
annual rate of compensation paid by JCM to INTECH, as a percentage of the Fund's
average daily net assets, is shown in the table below.

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                ANNUAL RATE    FEE WAIVERS
                                    NET ASSET        OF            OR
FUND                    OBJECTIVE     SIZE      COMPENSATION   REDUCTIONS
- ----                    ---------   ---------   ------------   -----------
                                                   
Janus Risk-Managed
  Stock Fund..........                             0.26%          None
Janus Adviser
  Risk-Managed Core
  Fund................                             0.26%          None
</Table>

DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRENT SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

     Under the Current Sub-Advisory Agreement, JCM has delegated to INTECH
certain investment management services. JCM maintains a supervisory role with
respect to its delegation of investment management services to INTECH. INTECH is
responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund and determines the
purchase and sale of securities held by the Fund, subject to the Trust's Trust
Instrument, Bylaws, the investment objectives, policies and restrictions set
forth in the Fund's registration statement, the provisions of the 1940 Act and
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and such policies and
instructions as the Trustees may determine.

     INTECH pays the salaries, fees and expenses of its investment personnel. In
connection with JCM's delegation of investment management services to INTECH,

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INTECH: (i) manages the investment operations of the Fund's portfolio; (ii)
furnishes information to JCM or the Trust as reasonably required to keep JCM,
the Board of Trustees and appropriate officers of the Trust fully informed as to
the condition of the portfolio of the Fund; (iii) maintains all books and
records related to the Fund required to be maintained pursuant to the 1940 Act
and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as amended; (iv) submits reports to JCM
relating to the valuation of the Fund's assets; (v) exercises voting rights,
subscription rights, rights to consent to corporate action and any other rights
pertaining to the Fund's assets that may be exercised; (vi) provides the
Trustees and JCM with economic, operational and investment data and reports; and
(vii) provides JCM with information for regulatory filings. JCM provides certain
administrative and other services and is responsible for the other business
affairs of the Fund.

     Pursuant to its Current Sub-Advisory Agreement dated July 1, 2004, JCM pays
INTECH a subadvisory fee for its services, which is calculated daily and paid
monthly at the annual rate of 0.26% of the Fund's average daily net asset value.
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, JCM paid INTECH $39,703 in
subadvisory fees.

     At a meeting of the Trustees held on June 15, 2005, the Trustees, including
all of the Independent Trustees, approved the continuation of the Current Sub-
Advisory Agreement for the Fund. The Current Sub-Advisory Agreement continues in
effect until July 1, 2006 and thereafter from year to year so long as such
continuance is approved at least annually by a majority of the Independent
Trustees and by either a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the
Fund or the Trustees of the Fund. The Current Sub-Advisory Agreement was
submitted to the vote of the Fund's initial shareholder on           in
connection with the commencement of the Fund's operations.

     The Current Sub-Advisory Agreement: (i) may be terminated without payment
of any penalty by the Trustees of the Trust, or by the shareholders of the Fund
acting by vote of at least a majority of its outstanding voting securities on 60
days' advance written notice; (ii) terminates automatically in the event of its
assignment; (iii) may be terminated by JCM or INTECH at any time, without
penalty, by giving 60 days' advance written notice of termination to the other
party; (iv) may be terminated by JCM or the Trust without advance notice if
INTECH becomes unable to discharge its duties and obligations under the Current
Sub-Advisory Agreement; (v) terminates, without penalty, upon termination of the
Current Advisory Agreement between JCM and the Fund; and (vi) generally, may not
be amended without approval by vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Fund,
including a majority of the Independent Trustees and, to the extent required by
the 1940 Act, the vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the
Fund.

     The following table summarizes the pro forma advisory fees based on the net
assets of the Fund that would have been paid by JCM to INTECH under the
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Proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.
This information assumes that the performance adjustment (as described below)
would have been in effect during the fiscal year and that it would have been
calculated over a full 36 month performance period. The last column indicates
the percentage increase or decrease of the fee that INTECH would have received
had the proposed performance-based fee arrangement been in effect during the
period.

<Table>
<Caption>
                                          PRO FORMA     % INCREASE OR
NET ASSETS                              ADVISORY FEES     DECREASE
(000'S)---                              -------------   -------------
                                                  
$20,680                                    $41,113          3.55%
</Table>

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED NEW SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

     Except for the performance adjustments described below, the terms of the
Current Sub-Advisory Agreement and the Proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement are
substantially similar, except for the effective dates and the renewal dates. It
is anticipated that the same services will be provided under the Proposed New
Sub-Advisory Agreement as are provided under the Current Sub-Advisory Agreement.

     The proposed investment advisory fee rate to be paid by JCM to INTECH will
consist of two components: (1) a base management fee equal to 0.26% of the
Fund's average daily net assets, calculated over the previous month for which
the base fee is paid ("Base Fee"), plus or minus (2) half of any performance fee
adjustment paid to JCM by the Fund ("Performance Adjustment"), pursuant to the
Proposed New Advisory Agreement between JCM and the Trust, on behalf of the
Fund. No Performance Adjustment will be paid to INTECH until the Proposed New
Sub-Advisory Agreement has been in effect for at least 12 months.

     The Base Fee is the same as the annual fixed-rate fee paid by JCM to INTECH
under its Current Sub-Advisory Agreement. The Performance Adjustment is
calculated monthly and may result in an increase or decrease in the subadvisory
fee rate paid by JCM to INTECH, depending upon the investment performance of the
Fund's Service Shares relative to the S&P 500(R) Index over the performance
measuring period. For purposes of computing the Base Fee and the Performance
Adjustment, net assets are averaged over different periods (average daily net
assets for the Base Fee versus average net assets over the performance measuring
period for the Performance Adjustment).

     If approved by shareholders of the Fund, the Proposed New Sub-Advisory
Agreement and new fee schedule for the Fund is expected to become effective on
January 1, 2006. For the first 12 months after inception of the new fee
schedule, only the Base Fee rate will apply. Beginning 12 months after the
effective date, the Performance Adjustment will go into effect based upon the
performance period commencing on the effective date. When the Proposed New
Sub-Advisory Agree-

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ment has been in effect for at least 12 months, but less than 36 months, the
performance measurement period will be equal to the time that has elapsed since
the Proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement took effect. Once the Fund has 36 months
of performance history from January 1, 2006, the Performance Adjustment will be
calculated using a rolling 36 month period. During any measuring period, the
maximum annual rate of the subadvisory fee is 0.335% and the minimum annual rate
of the subadvisory fee is 0.185%.

BOARD APPROVAL AND RECOMMENDATION

     On September 20, 2005, the Board of Trustees, including all of the
Independent Trustees, voted unanimously to approve the Proposed New Sub-Advisory
Agreement for Risk-Managed Core Portfolio and authorized the submission of the
Proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement to the Fund's shareholders for approval.

     The Trustees determined that, if the fees paid by the Fund to JCM are to be
performance-based, the fees paid by JCM to INTECH should be determined under a
corresponding performance-based fee structure. In approving the proposed
performance fee structure for the Proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement between
JCM, on behalf of the Fund, and INTECH, the Trustees considered the factors and
reached the conclusions described above under Proposal 4.b -- Board Approval and
Recommendation.

     In addition, in approving the Proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement, the
Trustees followed the process and considered the factors and reached the
conclusions described above under Proposal 4.a -- Board Approval and
Recommendation.

REQUIRED VOTE

     Approval of Proposal 5 requires a 1940 Act Majority of the Fund with all
classes voting together. Approval of Proposal 5 is contingent upon approval of
the Proposed New Advisory Agreement by shareholders of Risk-Managed Core
Portfolio as described in Proposal 4.b. above. If shareholders of the Fund do
not approve the Proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement, INTECH will continue as the
Fund's subadviser under the terms of the Current Sub-Advisory Agreement. If
approved, the Proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement will become effective on
January 1, 2006.

     THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, INCLUDING ALL OF THE INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES,
UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDS THAT SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND VOTE FOR APPROVAL OF THE
PROPOSED NEW SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT.

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                             FUND SERVICE PROVIDERS

WHO SERVES AS MY FUND'S TRANSFER AGENT?

     Janus Services, a whollyowned subsidiary of JCM, located at 151 Detroit
Street, Denver, Colorado 80206, serves as each Fund's transfer agent pursuant to
a Transfer Agency Agreement between Janus Services and the Trust. Pursuant to
the Transfer Agency Agreement, each class of each Fund reimburses Janus Services
for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Janus Services in connection with
services rendered. In addition, Janus Services may receive from Service Shares
of Risk-Managed Core Portfolio, Risk-Managed Growth Portfolio, Mid Cap Value
Portfolio and Small Company Value Portfolio, an administrative services fee
calculated at an annual rate of up to 0.10% of the average daily net asset value
of the Service Shares of each of these Funds. Such fee compensates Janus
Services for providing, or arranging for the provision of recordkeeping,
subaccounting, and administrative services to retirement or pension plan
participants, variable contract owners or other underlying investors investing
through institutional channels. Janus Services may pass through all or a portion
of this administrative services fee to third party service providers. Janus
Services may also retain a portion of the administrative services fee to cover
costs of administering relationships with third party service providers. Janus
Services intends to continue to provide the same services under the Proposed
Amended Advisory Agreements (discussed in Proposal 4.a. above) and the Proposed
New Advisory Agreements (discussed in Proposal 4.b. above). Fees paid by Service
Shares of Mid Cap Value Portfolio, Risk-Managed Core Portfolio and Small Company
Value Portfolio to Janus Services for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004
are shown in the following table.

<Table>
<Caption>
                                FEES PAID TO JANUS SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR
FUND                                      ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
- ----                            -------------------------------------------
                             
Mid Cap Value Portfolio.......
Risk-Managed Core Portfolio...
Risk-Managed Growth
  Portfolio...................
Small Company Value
  Portfolio...................
</Table>

WHO SERVES AS MY FUND'S DISTRIBUTOR?

     Janus Distributors, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JCM, located at 151
Detroit Street, Denver, Colorado 80206, serves as distributor of the Trust
pursuant to a Distribution Agreement between the Trust and Janus Distributors.
Pursuant to plans adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act for Service
Shares and Service II Shares, Janus Distributors receives a 12b-1 distribution
fee from Service Shares and Service II Shares at the annual rate of up to 0.25%
of the average daily net assets of such shares in each Fund. Janus Distributors
uses the payments to pay insurance companies and qualified service providers for
distribution services pro-

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vided by such service providers. Janus Distributors may retain some or all of
this fee or may pass it through to financial intermediaries in payment for
distribution services. Janus Distributors intends to continue to provide the
same services under the Proposed Amended Advisory Agreements (discussed in
Proposal 4.a. above) and the Proposed New Advisory Agreements (discussed in
Proposal 4.b. above).

     Fees paid by Service Shares and Service II Shares of each Fund offering
such shares for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004 are shown in the table
below.

<Table>
<Caption>
                                      FEES PAID TO JANUS DISTRIBUTORS FOR
                                               FISCAL YEAR ENDED
                                               DECEMBER 31, 2004
                                     -------------------------------------
FUND                                 SERVICE SHARES    SERVICE II SHARES
- ----                                 --------------   --------------------
                                                
Balanced Portfolio.................
Core Equity Portfolio..............
Flexible Bond Portfolio............
Foreign Stock Portfolio............
Forty Portfolio....................
Global Life Sciences Portfolio.....
Global Technology Portfolio........
Growth and Income Portfolio........
International Growth Portfolio.....
Large Cap Growth Portfolio.........
Mid Cap Growth Portfolio...........
Mid Cap Value Portfolio............
Money Market Portfolio.............
Risk-Managed Core Portfolio........
Risk-Managed Growth Portfolio......
Small Company Value Portfolio......
Worldwide Growth Portfolio.........
</Table>

WHO SERVES AS MY FUND'S ADMINISTRATOR?

     JCM serves as administrator to the Trust, performing internal accounting,
recordkeeping, blue sky monitoring and registration functions of the Trust. JCM
may be reimbursed by the Trust for certain administrative and clerical functions
it provides to each Fund as well as for reasonable costs it incurs in performing
certain functions. JCM intends to continue to provide the same administrative
services after implementation of the Proposed Amended Advisory Agreements
(discussed in Proposal 4.a. above) and the Proposed New Advisory Agreements
(discussed in Proposal 4.b. above).

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                 INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

     Based on the Audit Committee's recommendation, the Board of Trustees,
including all of the Independent Trustees, selected PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
("PWC") as the Trust's independent registered public accounting firm during the
Trust's current fiscal year. In accordance with Independence Standards Board
Standard No. 1 ("ISB No. 1"), PWC has confirmed to the Trust's Audit Committee
that it is an independent registered accounting firm with respect to the Funds.
Representatives of PWC will be available at the Meeting to answer appropriate
questions concerning the Trust's financial statements and will have an
opportunity to make a statement if they so choose.

     As the independent registered public accounting firm for the Trust, PWC
performs audit services for the Trust, including the audit of the Trust's annual
financial statements, reviews of the Trust's annual reports, semi-annual
reports, quarterly portfolio holdings reports and registration statement
amendments. PWC may also provide other audit-related, non-audit and tax-related
services to the Funds.

     The Trust's Audit Committee must pre-approve all audit and non-audit
services provided by PWC to the Funds. The Trust's Audit Committee has adopted
policies and procedures to, among other purposes, provide a framework for the
Audit Committee's consideration of any non-audit services provided by PWC. The
policies and procedures require that any audit and non-audit service provided to
the Funds by PWC and any non-audit service provided by PWC to JCM and entities
controlling, controlled by, or under common control with JCM that provide
ongoing services to the Funds (collectively, "Fund Service Providers"), that
relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of a Fund ("Covered
Services"), are subject to approval by the Audit Committee before such service
is provided. The Chairman of the Audit Committee (or, in his absence, any Audit
Committee member) is authorized to grant such pre-approval in the interim
between regularly scheduled meetings of the Audit Committee. In such case, the
Chairman must report the pre-approval to the Audit Committee no later than its
next meeting.

     Pre-approval of non-audit services provided by PWC to the Trust and Fund
Service Providers is not required if: (i) the services were not recognized by
JCM at the time of the engagement as non-audit services; (ii) for non-audit
services provided to the Trust, the aggregate fees paid for all such non-audit
services provided to the Trust are no more than 5% of the total fees paid by the
Trust to the independent auditor during the fiscal year in which the non-audit
services are provided; (iii) for non-audit services provided to Fund Service
Providers, the aggregate fees for all such non-audit services provided are no
more than 5% of the total fees paid by the Trust and Fund Service Providers
during the fiscal year of the Trust in which the non-audit services are
provided; and (iv) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the
Audit Committee by JCM, and the Audit
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Committee or its delegate approves them prior to the completion of the audit
(the "de minimis exception").

     In circumstances where the Trust's Audit Committee did not pre-approve
certain non-audit services that were rendered by PWC to any Fund Service
Provider that did not relate directly to the operations and financial reporting
of a Janus Fund ("Non-Covered Service"), the Trust's Audit Committee will
consider whether the provision of such non-audit service by PWC is compatible
with maintaining PWC's independence in auditing the Funds, taking into account
representations from PWC, in accordance with ISB No. 1, regarding its
independence from the Funds and their related entities. There were no non-audit
services provided to a Fund Service Provider by PWC that were not pre-approved
by the Audit Committee.

     Audit Fees.  In each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and
December 31, 2003, the aggregate Audit Fees billed by PWC for professional
services rendered for the audits of the financial statements of each Fund, or
services that are normally provided by PWC in connection with statutory and
regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years for the Trust, are
shown in the table below.

<Table>
<Caption>
2004(A)                                                 2003(A)
- -------                                                 -------
                                                  
$237,100                                                $245,100
</Table>

- ---------------

(A)  Aggregate amounts may reflect rounding.

     Audit-Related Fees.  In each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004
and December 31, 2003, there were no Audit-Related Fees billed by PWC for
services rendered for assurance and related services to each Fund that are
reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of the Funds'
financial statements, but not reported as Audit Fees.

     In each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003,
the aggregate Audit-Related Fees that were billed by PWC that were required to
be approved by the Audit Committee for services rendered on behalf of the Fund
Service Providers for assurance and related services that relate directly to the
operations and financial reporting of the Funds that are reasonably related to
the performance of the audit or review of the Funds' financial statements, but
not reported as Audit Fees, are shown in the table below.

<Table>
<Caption>
2004(A)                                                 2003(A)
- -------                                                 -------
                                                  
$112,250                                                $231,395
</Table>

- ---------------

(A)  Aggregate amounts may reflect rounding.

     Fees included in the audit-related category consist of assurance and
related services (e.g., due diligence services) that are traditionally performed
by the

                                        55


independent registered public accounting firm. These audit-related services
include due diligence related to mergers and acquisitions and semiannual
financial statement disclosure review.

     No amounts were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimis
exception for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 for
the Trust, on behalf of each Fund. There were no amounts that were required to
be approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimis exception for the
fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 for the Trust, on
behalf of the Fund Service Providers, that relate directly to the operations and
financial reporting of each Fund.

     Tax Fees.  In each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and December
31, 2003, the aggregate Tax Fees billed by PWC for professional services
rendered for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning for the Funds, are
shown in the table below.

<Table>
<Caption>
2004(A)                                                  2003(A)
- -------                                                  -------
                                                   
$57,695                                                  $58,656
</Table>

- ---------------

(A) Aggregate amounts may reflect rounding.

     In each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003,
the aggregate Tax Fees billed by PWC that were required to be approved by the
Audit Committee for professional services rendered on behalf of the Fund Service
Providers for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning that relate directly
to the operations and financial reporting of the Funds are shown in the table
below.

<Table>
<Caption>
2004(A)                                                  2003(A)
- -------                                                  -------
                                                   
$38,435                                                  $23,215
</Table>

- ---------------

(A) Aggregate amounts may reflect rounding.

     Fees included in the Tax Fees category consist of all services performed by
professional staff in PWC's tax division, except those services related to the
audit. Typically, this category includes fees for tax compliance, tax planning,
and tax advice. Tax fees include amounts for tax advice related to mergers and
acquisitions and requests for ruling or technical advice from taxing
authorities.

     No amounts were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimis
exception for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 for
the Trust, on behalf of each Fund. There were no amounts that were required to
be approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de minimis exception for the
fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 for the Trust, on
behalf of the Fund Service Providers, that relate directly to the operations and
financial reporting of each Fund.
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     All Other Fees.  In each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and
December 31, 2003, there were no Other Fees billed by PWC for all other
non-audit services rendered to the Funds.

     In each of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003,
there were no Other Fees billed by PWC that were required to be approved by the
Audit Committee for all other non-audit services rendered on behalf of the Fund
Service Providers that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting
of the Funds.

     There were no amounts that were approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to
the de minimis exception for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and
December 31, 2003 for the Trust, on behalf of each Fund. There were no amounts
that were required to be approved by the Audit Committee pursuant to the de
minimis exception for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and December 31,
2003 for the Trust, on behalf of the Fund Service Providers that relate directly
to the operations and financial reporting of each Fund.

     For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 for the
Trust, the aggregate fees billed by PWC of $84,000 and $119,000, respectively,
for non-audit services rendered on behalf of the Funds, JCM and Fund Service
Providers relating to Covered and Non-Covered Services, are shown in the table
below.

<Table>
<Caption>
                     2004(A)                                   2003(A)
     ---------------------------------------   ---------------------------------------
     COVERED SERVICES   NON-COVERED SERVICES   COVERED SERVICES   NON-COVERED SERVICES
     ----------------   --------------------   ----------------   --------------------
                                                      
         $84,000                 $0                $119,000                $0
</Table>

- ---------------

(A) Aggregate amounts may reflect rounding.

                               ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    QUORUM AND VOTING

     Shareholders are entitled to one vote for each full share held and a
fractional vote for each fractional share held on the Record Date.

     If you are not the owner of record but are a beneficial owner as a
participant in a qualified plan or a contract owner of a variable insurance
contract, your qualified plan or insurance company may request that you instruct
it how to vote the shares you beneficially own. Your qualified plan or insurance
company will provide you with additional information.

     One-third of the outstanding shares entitled to vote at the Meeting, with
respect to each Fund or the Trust, as applicable, shall be a quorum for the

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transaction of business at the Meeting. Any lesser number is sufficient for
adjournments. Quorum with respect to each proposal is described in greater
detail below. In the event that the necessary quorum to transact business or the
vote required to obtain any proposal is not obtained at the Meeting with respect
to one or more Funds, the persons named as proxies may propose one or more
adjournments of the Meeting, in accordance with applicable law, to permit
further solicitation of proxies with respect to that proposal. Any such
adjournment as to a matter will require the affirmative vote of the holders of a
majority of the shares of the applicable Fund, present in person or by proxy at
the Meeting. If a quorum is not present, the persons named as proxies will vote
those proxies that they are entitled to vote "FOR" each item for the proposed
adjournment, and will vote those proxies required to be voted "AGAINST" each
item against the adjournment.

     "Broker non-votes" are shares held by a broker or nominee for which an
executed proxy is received by the Trust, but are not voted as to one or more
proposals because instructions have not been received from beneficial owners or
persons entitled to vote and the broker or nominee does not have discretionary
voting power. For purposes of determining the presence of a quorum for
transacting business at the Meeting, abstentions and "broker non-votes" are
treated as shares that are present, but do not represent votes cast with respect
to a proposal. For purposes of voting on a proposal, abstentions and broker
non-votes will not be counted in favor of, but will have no other effect on,
Proposal 1, for which the required vote is a plurality of the votes cast. For
Proposals 2, 3, 4.a., 4.b., and 5, abstentions and "broker non-votes" have the
same effect as a "no" vote.

  PROPOSAL 1: ELECTING TRUSTEES

     Shareholders of each Fund will vote together. The presence in person or by
proxy of the holders of record of one-third of the Funds' aggregate total shares
outstanding and entitled to vote constitutes a quorum at the Meeting with
respect to this proposal.

  PROPOSALS 2.A., 2.B., AND 2.C.: AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUST INSTRUMENT

     Shareholders of each Fund will vote together with respect to each of
Proposal 2.a., 2.b. and 2.c. The presence in person or by proxy of the holders
of record of one-third of the Funds' aggregate total shares outstanding and
entitled to vote constitutes a quorum at the Meeting with respect to this
proposal.

  PROPOSAL 3: ELIMINATION OF FUNDAMENTAL POLICY, FLEXIBLE BOND PORTFOLIO ONLY

     Shareholders of Flexible Bond Portfolio will vote together. The presence in
person or by proxy of the holders of record of more than 50% of Flexible Bond
Portfolio's aggregate total shares outstanding and entitled to vote constitutes
a quorum with respect to this proposal.
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  PROPOSAL 4.A. AND 4.B.: APPROVAL OF AMENDED OR NEW INVESTMENT ADVISORY
  AGREEMENT

     Shareholders of each Fund (except Mid Cap Value Portfolio, Risk-Managed
Core Portfolio, Risk-Managed Growth Portfolio, and Small Company Value
Portfolio) vote separately on Proposal 4.a. (all classes voting together).
Shareholders of Mid Cap Value Portfolio, Risk-Managed Core Portfolio, and
Worldwide Growth Portfolio will vote separately on Proposal 4.b. (all classes
voting together). The presence in person or by proxy of the holders of record of
one-third of each applicable Fund's shares outstanding and entitled to vote at
the Meeting constitutes a quorum with respect to this proposal.

     Approval of Proposal 4.b. by shareholders of Risk-Managed Core Portfolio is
contingent upon approval of the same proposal for shareholders of Janus Risk-
Managed Stock Fund, a series of JIF, and Janus Adviser Risk-Managed Core Fund, a
series of JAD, with respect to separate proposed new advisory agreements for
those funds described in separate proxy statements. Approval of Proposal 4.b. by
shareholders of Mid Cap Value Portfolio is contingent upon approval of the same
proposal for shareholders of Janus Mid Cap Value Fund, a series of JIF, and
Janus Adviser Mid Cap Value Fund, a series of JAD, with respect to separate
proposed new advisory agreements for those funds described in separate proxy
statements. Approval of Proposal 4.b. by shareholders of Worldwide Growth
Portfolio is contingent upon approval of the same proposal for shareholders of
Janus Worldwide Fund, a series of JIF, and Janus Adviser Worldwide Fund, a
series of JAD, with respect to separate proposed new advisory agreements for
those funds described in separate proxy statements.

  PROPOSAL 5: APPROVAL OF NEW SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT, RISK-MANAGED CORE
  PORTFOLIO ONLY

     Shareholders of Risk-Managed Core Portfolio will vote together on Proposal
5. The presence in person or by proxy of the holders of record of one-third of
the Fund's shares outstanding and entitled to vote at the Meeting constitutes a
quorum with respect to this proposal. Approval of Proposal 5 is contingent upon
approval of the Proposed New Advisory Agreement by shareholders of Risk-Managed
Core Portfolio as described in Proposal 4.b. above.

     With respect to Proposals 4.b and 5, in addition to obtaining the required
shareholder approval, implementation of the Proposed New Advisory Agreement for
each applicable Fund (described in Proposal 4.b.) and the Proposed New Sub-
Advisory Agreement for Risk-Managed Core Portfolio (described in Proposal 5) is
subject to an amendment to JCM's settlement order entered into with the Office
of the Attorney General of the State of New York ("NYAG") in August 2004 (the
"Order"). Under the Order, JCM agreed that it would reduce the net management
fee rates paid by certain Janus Funds by $25 million a year over a five-year
period
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commencing July 1, 2004 and that such reduced fee rates may not be increased
during that period. In order to be able to implement the proposed performance
fee structures for various Funds, the Independent Trustees requested the NYAG to
amend the Order to allow JCM to charge such fees. The NYAG has agreed in
principle to that request, and JCM and the NYAG are in the process of amending
the Order accordingly.

PRINCIPAL HOLDERS OF VOTING SECURITIES

     The number of outstanding shares and net assets of each class of each Fund,
as applicable, as of the close of business on the Record Date, is included in
Exhibit D to this Proxy Statement.

     Shares of each Fund are offered by purchase through an insurance contract
of a Participating Insurance Company or through a qualified plan. As of
September 1, 2005, all of the outstanding shares of the Funds were owned by
certain insurance company separate accounts, qualified plans and by JCM
[CONFIRM]. The percentage ownership of each separate account or qualified plan
owning more than 5% of each class (as applicable) of each Fund's shares as of
September 1, 2005 is provided in Exhibit M. To the best of the Trust's
knowledge, as of September 1, 2005, no person owned beneficially more than 5% of
any class of a Fund's outstanding shares, except as stated in Exhibit M. [TO THE
BEST KNOWLEDGE OF THE TRUST, EXCEPT FOR JCM'S OWNERSHIP IN A FUND, AS INDICATED
IN EXHIBIT M TO THIS PROXY STATEMENT, NO PERSON OWNS 25% OR MORE OF A CLASS OF
SHARES OF ANY FUND. ENTITIES SHOWN IN EXHIBIT M TO THIS PROXY STATEMENT AS
OWNING 25% OR MORE OF A CLASS OF A FUND[, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED,] ARE NOT
THE BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF SUCH SHARES.] [NONE OF THE QUALIFIED PLANS OWNED 10% OR
MORE OF THE SHARES OF THE TRUST AS A WHOLE.]

SOLICITATION OF PROXIES

     The cost of preparing, printing and mailing the proxy card(s), and this
Proxy Statement and all other costs incurred with the solicitation of proxies,
including any additional solicitation made by letter, telephone or otherwise,
will be allocated between JCM and the Janus Funds, as described in the next
sentence. JCM will pay the costs associated with solicitation of proxies for the
election of Trustees. The Janus Funds will pay all other costs allocated among
the Funds on the basis of relative net assets. In addition to solicitation by
mail, officers and representatives of the Funds, officers and employees of JCM
or its affiliates and certain financial services firms and their
representatives, without extra compensation, may conduct additional
solicitations personally, by telephone or by any other means available.

     JCM has engaged Computershare, a professional proxy solicitation firm, to
assist in the solicitation of proxies for the Funds, at an estimated cost of
$5.4 million, plus expenses. Such expenses shall be allocated between the Janus
Funds and JCM as described above.
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     Insurance companies and qualified plans may be required to forward
soliciting material to the beneficial owners of shares. For those services, they
will be reimbursed by the Funds for their expenses to the extent the Funds would
have directly borne those expenses. Among other things, Computershare will be:
(i) required to maintain the confidentiality of all shareholder information;
(ii) prohibited from selling or otherwise disclosing shareholder information to
any third party; and (iii) required to comply with applicable telemarketing
laws.

     As the Meeting date approaches, certain shareholders may receive telephone
calls from a representative of Computershare if their vote has not been
received. Authorization to permit Computershare to execute proxies may be
obtained by telephonic or electronically transmitted instructions from
shareholders of each Fund. Proxies that are obtained telephonically will be
recorded in accordance with the procedures described below. The Funds believe
that these procedures are reasonably designed to ensure that both the identity
of the shareholder casting the vote and the voting instructions of the
shareholder are accurately determined.

     In all cases where a telephonic proxy is solicited, the Computershare
representative is required to ask for each shareholder's full name, address,
title (if the shareholder is authorized to act on behalf of an entity, such as a
corporation) and to confirm that the shareholder has received the Proxy
Statement and proxy card(s) in the mail. If the information solicited agrees
with the information provided to Computershare, then the Computershare
representative has the responsibility to explain the process, read the proposals
listed on the proxy card, and ask for the shareholder's instructions on such
proposals. Although the Computershare representative is permitted to answer
questions about the process, he or she is not permitted to recommend to the
shareholder how to vote. The Computershare representative may read any
recommendation set forth in this Proxy Statement. The Computershare
representative will record the shareholder's instructions. Within 72 hours, the
shareholder will be sent a confirmation of his or her vote asking the
shareholder to call Computershare immediately if his or her instructions are not
accurately reflected in the confirmation.

     Telephone Voting.  Shareholders may provide their voting instructions
through telephone touch-tone voting. This option requires shareholders to input
a control number which is located on each voting instruction card. After
inputting this number, shareholders will be prompted to provide their voting
instructions on each proposal. Shareholders will have an opportunity to review
their voting instructions and make any necessary changes before submitting their
voting instructions and terminating their telephone call.

     Internet Voting.  Shareholders may provide their voting instructions
through Internet voting. Follow the instructions in the proxy materials. This
option requires shareholders to enter a control number which is located on the
proxy card. Follow the instructions on the screen using the proxy card as a
guide. Shareholders who
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vote via the Internet, in addition to confirming their voting instructions prior
to submission and terminating their Internet link, will, upon request, receive
an e-mail confirming their voting instructions.

     If a shareholder wishes to participate in the Meeting, but does not wish to
give a proxy by telephone or via the Internet, the shareholder may still submit
the proxy card(s) originally sent with the Proxy Statement in the postage paid
envelope provided, or attend in person. Should shareholders require additional
information regarding the proxy or replacement proxy card(s), they may contact
Computershare at 1-800-          . Any proxy given by a shareholder is revocable
until voted at the Meeting.

     Revoking a Proxy.  Any shareholder submitting a proxy has the power to
revoke it at any time before it is exercised by submitting to the Secretary of
the Trust (at the address indicated on page 1 of this Proxy Statement) a written
notice of revocation or a subsequently executed proxy or by attending the
Meeting and voting in person. All properly executed and unrevoked proxies
received in time for the Meeting will be voted as specified in the proxy or, if
no specification is made, for each proposal referred to in the Proxy Statement.

     Shares Held By Accounts of Insurance Companies.  Shares of the Funds may be
held by certain separate accounts of insurance companies to fund benefits
payable under certain variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance
policies ("variable contracts"). Your insurance company may request that you
provide it with voting instructions for your beneficially held shares of any
such separate account. If you do not provide voting instructions to your
insurance company, it may vote all of the shares held in that separate account
in the same proportions as the voting actually received from other variable
contract holders for that separate account.

PORTFOLIO TRANSACTIONS

     All orders for the purchase or sale of a Fund's portfolio securities are
placed on behalf of each Fund by JCM or its agent. INTECH has authority to place
trades on behalf of Risk-Managed Core Portfolio and Risk-Managed Growth
Portfolio. Each of JCM's and INTECH's policy is to seek "best execution" on each
trade. The Funds do not allocate portfolio transactions on the basis of the sale
of Fund shares, although brokerage firms whose customers purchase shares of the
Funds may execute transactions for the Funds and receive brokerage commissions.

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     The Trustees have authorized JCM to place trades with an affiliated broker.
JCM has not placed any trades with an affiliated broker since June 16, 2004.
However, prior to June 16, 2004, JCM was affiliated with DST Securities, Inc.
("DSTS"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc. ("DST"), and placed
trades on behalf of the Funds through DSTS. As authorized by the Trustees, JCM
placed trades with DSTS when it reasonably believed that the quality of the
execution and the associated commission were fair and reasonable and when,
overall, the associated transaction costs, net of any credits discussed below,
were lower than the net costs that would be incurred through other brokerage
firms that provide comparable execution. Brokerage commissions paid on
transactions executed through DSTS were normally used as a means to reduce Fund
expenses by generating credits to offset the license fees charged to a Fund by
DST for the use of its shareholder accounting system. The table below sets forth
the fees paid to DSTS for the Funds' fiscal year ended December 31, 2004. Funds
not listed below did not pay any fees to DSTS.

<Table>
<Caption>
                       AGGREGATE COMMISSIONS   PERCENT OF AGGREGATE BROKERAGE
FUND                       PAID TO DSTS           COMMISSIONS PAID BY FUND
- ----                   ---------------------   ------------------------------
                                         

</Table>

LEGAL MATTERS

     Information regarding material pending legal proceedings involving JCM or
any Fund is attached to this Proxy Statement as Exhibit N.

SHAREHOLDER PROPOSALS FOR SUBSEQUENT MEETINGS

     Shareholders wishing to submit proposals for inclusion in a proxy statement
for a shareholder meeting subsequent to the Meeting, if any, should send their
written proposals to the Secretary of the Trust at 151 Detroit Street, Denver,
Colorado 80206 within a reasonable time before the solicitation of proxies for
such meeting. The timely submission of a proposal does not guarantee its
inclusion.

REPORTS TO SHAREHOLDERS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     COPIES OF EACH FUND'S MOST RECENT ANNUAL AND SEMIANNUAL REPORTS TO ITS
SHAREHOLDERS THAT HIGHLIGHT RELEVANT INFORMATION, INCLUDING INVESTMENT RESULTS
AND

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A REVIEW OF PORTFOLIO CHANGES, ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND WITHOUT CHARGE BY
CONTACTING YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY OR PLAN SPONSOR. COPIES OF EACH FUND'S MOST
RECENT ANNUAL REPORT AND ANY MORE RECENT SEMIANNUAL REPORT ARE ALSO AVAILABLE,
WITHOUT CHARGE, BY CALLING 800-          , VIA THE INTERNET AT WWW.JANUS.COM, OR
BY SENDING A WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE SECRETARY OF THE TRUST, 151 DETROIT STREET,
DENVER, COLORADO 80206.

OTHER MATTERS TO COME BEFORE THE MEETING

     The Board of Trustees is not aware of any matters that will be presented
for action at the Meeting other than the matters described in this Proxy
Statement. Should any other matters requiring a vote of shareholders arise, the
proxy in the accompanying form will confer upon the person or persons entitled
to vote the shares represented by such proxy the discretionary authority to vote
the shares as to any other matters in accordance with their best judgment in the
interest of the Trust and/or Fund.

     PLEASE COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN THE ENCLOSED PROXY CARD(S) OR VOTE BY
INTERNET OR TELEPHONE PROMPTLY. NO POSTAGE IS REQUIRED IF YOU MAIL YOUR PROXY
CARD(S) IN THE UNITED STATES.

                                          By order of the Board of Trustees,

                                          /s/ Kelley Abbott Howes

                                          Kelley Abbott Howes
                                          Vice President, General Counsel
                                          and Secretary

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                               INDEX OF EXHIBITS

<Table>
         
EXHIBIT A:  Nominating and Governance Committee Charter

EXHIBIT B:  Officers of the Trust

EXHIBIT C:  Trust Instrument with Proposed Amendments

EXHIBIT D:  Number of Outstanding Shares and Net Assets

EXHIBIT E:  Form of Proposed Amended Advisory Agreement for Equity
            and Income Funds

EXHIBIT F:  Form of Amended Advisory Agreement for Money Market Fund

EXHIBIT G:  Principal Executive Officers and Their Principal
            Occupations

EXHIBIT H:  Other Funds Managed with Similar Investment Objectives

EXHIBIT I:  Form of Proposed New Advisory Agreement for Worldwide
            Growth Portfolio

EXHIBIT J:  Form of Proposed New Advisory Agreement for Mid Cap
            Value Portfolio and Risk-Managed Core Portfolio

EXHIBIT K:  Form of Proposed New Sub-Advisory Agreement for Risk-
            Managed Core Portfolio

EXHIBIT L:  Principal Executive Officer and Directors of INTECH

EXHIBIT M:  5% Beneficial Owners of Shares

EXHIBIT N:  Legal Matters
</Table>

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                                   EXHIBIT A
                               JANUS ASPEN SERIES
                             JANUS INVESTMENT FUND
                              JANUS ADVISER SERIES

                  NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CHARTER

             (ADOPTED DECEMBER 5, 2000; REVISED DECEMBER 10, 2001;
             REVISED DECEMBER 10, 2002; REVISED SEPTEMBER 16, 2003;
     REVISED MARCH 16, 2004; REVISED JUNE 15, 2004; REVISED JUNE 14, 2005)

I.  PURPOSE

     The Nominating and Governance Committee (the "Committee") is a committee of
the Board of Trustees ("Trustees") of each of Janus Aspen Series, Janus
Investment Fund, and Janus Adviser Series (each a "Trust" and, collectively, the
"Trusts"). Its primary functions are to:

     - identify and recommend individuals for Trustee membership,

     - consult with management in planning Trustee meetings, and

     - oversee the administration of, and ensure compliance with, the Governance
       Procedures and Guidelines (the "Procedures and Guidelines") adopted by
       the Trusts as in effect from time to time.

II.  COMPOSITION

     The Committee shall be comprised of three or more Independent Trustees, who
shall be designated by a majority vote of the Trustees. Independent Trustees are
those Trustees of the Trusts who are not "interested persons" of the Trusts, as
defined by the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act") and
who meet the standards for independence set forth in the Procedures and
Guidelines.

     The members and Chairman of the Committee shall be elected by the Trustees
annually and serve until their respective successors shall be duly elected and
qualified.

III.  MEETINGS

     The Committee shall meet four times annually, or more frequently as
circumstances dictate. Special meetings (including telephone meetings) may be
called by the Chairman or a majority of the members of the Committee upon
reasonable notice to the other members of the Committee. The presence in person
or by telephone of a majority of the number of Committee members shall
constitute a

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quorum at any meeting. If a quorum is not present, the member(s) of the
Committee who is/are present may select any other Independent Trustee(s) to
serve on the Committee for such meeting to constitute a quorum. The Committee
may ask management and representatives of the servicing agents to attend
meetings and provide pertinent information as appropriate.

IV.  RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

     In performing its duties, the Committee will maintain effective working
relationships with the Trustees and management. To effectively perform his or
her role, each Committee member will obtain an understanding of the detailed
responsibilities of Committee membership. Each Committee member will also
achieve an understanding of the Trusts' separation of duties and
responsibilities among the investment adviser, custodian, transfer agent, fund
accounting function and principal accounting officer, and the risks associated
with such responsibilities. The duties and responsibilities of a Committee
member shall be in addition to his or her duties as a Trustee and include
responsibility to prepare for, attend, and actively participate in Committee
meetings. Members may pursue training related to their responsibilities.

  A.  TRUSTEE NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS, AND TRAINING

     The Committee shall:

     1. Identify and nominate candidates for appointment as Trustees of the
Trusts. The principal criterion for selection of candidates is their ability to
contribute to the overall functioning of the Boards and to carry out the
responsibilities of the Trustees. The Trustees, collectively, should represent a
broad cross section of backgrounds, functional disciplines, and experience. In
addition, in considering a potential candidate's qualifications to serve as a
Trustee of a Trust, the Committee may take into account a wide variety of
criteria, including, but not limited to:

          (a) The candidate's knowledge in matters related to the investment
     company industry;

          (b) The candidate's relevant experience, including as a director or
     senior officer of public or private companies, or service as a
     director/trustee of a registered investment company;

          (c) The candidate's educational background;

          (d) The candidate's reputation for high ethical standards and personal
     and professional integrity;

          (e) Any specific financial, technical or other expertise possessed by
     the candidate, and the extent to which such expertise would complement the
     Trustees' existing mix of skills and qualifications;

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          (f) The candidate's willingness to serve, and willingness and ability
     to commit the time necessary for the performance of the duties of a
     Trustee, including high attendance at regular and special meetings and
     participation in committee activities as needed;

          (g) The candidate must exhibit stature commensurate with the
     responsibility of representing Fund shareholders;

          (h) If the nomination is for an "independent" trustee, the candidate
     must not be considered an "interested" person of the Fund, Janus Capital
     Management LLC ("Janus Capital") or any sub-adviser to a Fund, as defined
     under the 1940 Act;

          (i) The candidate must otherwise be qualified under applicable laws
     and regulations to serve as a trustee of the applicable Trust; and

          (j) Such other criteria as the Committee determines to be relevant in
     light of the existing composition of the Board, number of Board members and
     any anticipated vacancies or other factors.

     Although Janus Capital, current Trustees, current shareholders of a Fund
     and any other person or entity that may be deemed necessary or desirable by
     the Committee, may submit to the Committee suggested candidates for
     Trustees, neither the Committee nor the Independent Trustees as a group
     shall consider those candidates on a preferential basis as opposed to other
     possible candidates. Shareholders may submit the name of a candidate for
     consideration by the Committee by submitting their recommendations to the
     Trusts' Secretary in accordance with the Procedures for Consideration of
     Trustee Candidates Submitted by Shareholders ("Shareholder Nomination
     Procedures") attached as Appendix 1. The Trusts' Secretary will forward all
     such recommendations to the Chairman of the Committee (or his designee)
     promptly upon receipt, and, for shareholder recommendations, in accordance
     with the Shareholder Nomination Procedures.

     The Committee may use any process it deems appropriate for the purpose of
     evaluating candidates, which process may include, without limitation,
     personal interviews, background checks, written submissions by the
     candidates and third party references. There is no difference in the manner
     by which the Committee will evaluate nominees when the nominee is submitted
     by a shareholder.

     The Committee reserves the right to make the final selection regarding the
     nomination of any Trustee of a Trust and to recommend such nomination to
     the Independent Trustees of the applicable Trust.

     2. Review periodically the composition and size of the Board of Trustees to
determine whether it may be appropriate to add individuals with backgrounds or
skill sets different from those of the current Trustees.

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     3. Oversee arrangements for orientation of new Independent Trustees,
continuing education for the Independent Trustees, and an annual evaluation of
the performance of the Independent Trustees in accordance with the Procedures
and Guidelines.

  B.  COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS AND FUNCTIONS

     The Committee shall:

     1. Identify and recommend individuals for membership on all committees,
recommend individuals to chair committees, and review committee assignments at
least annually.

     2. Review as necessary the responsibilities of each committee, whether
there is a continuing need for each committee, whether there is a need for
additional committees, and whether committees should be combined or reorganized.

  C.  GOVERNANCE OVERSIGHT

     The Committee shall:

     1. Oversee the governance processes and activities of the Trustees to
assure conformity to the Procedures and Guidelines.

     2. Recommend an Independent Trustee of the Trust for appointment by the
Trustees as Chairman of the Trustees, as described in each Trust's Declaration
of Trust or Trust Instrument, or by-laws. The Chairman of the Trustees may
perform the following functions:

          (a) Act as the primary contact between Janus Capital and the Trustees,
     undertaking to meet or confer periodically with members of the Janus
     Capital executive team regarding matters related to the operations and
     performance of the Trusts;

          (b) Coordinate the Trustees' use of outside resources, including
     consultants or other professionals;

          (c) Coordinate an annual schedule of portfolio reports to the
     Trustees;

          (d) Conduct the Trustee meetings;

          (e) Confer with Janus Capital personnel and counsel for the
     Independent Trustees in planning agendas for regular board and committee
     meetings; and

          (f) Perform such other duties as the Independent Trustees may
     determine from time to time.

     3. Review annually the Procedures and Guidelines, and recommend changes, if
any, to the Trustees.

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  D.  TRUSTEE MEETING PLANNING

     The Committee shall consult with management in planning Trustee meetings
and may from time to time recommend agenda items, or request presentations from
particular service providers, consultants, or portfolio managers, either to the
Committee or the Trustees.

  E.  OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

     The Committee shall:

     1. Review annually the compensation of the Independent Trustees and
determine whether to recommend to the Trustees any change in the schedule of
compensation. The Committee may also recommend that the Trustees authorize the
payment of supplemental compensation to any one or more Independent Trustees in
view of special responsibilities assumed, services rendered or any other
appropriate factors.

     2. Authorize and oversee investigations into any matters within the
Committee's scope of responsibilities. The Committee shall be empowered to use
Trust assets to retain independent counsel, consultants, and other professionals
to assist in the conduct of any investigation. Janus Capital will report the use
of Trust assets for such purpose quarterly to the Trustees.

     3. Review this Charter at least annually and recommend changes, if any, to
the Trustees.

     4. Perform any other activities consistent with this Charter, each Trust's
Declaration of Trust or Trust Instrument, by-laws, and governing law as the
Committee or the Trustees deem necessary or appropriate.

     5. Maintain minutes of its meetings and report to the Trustees.

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                                                                      APPENDIX 1

                             JANUS INVESTMENT FUND
                               JANUS ASPEN SERIES
                              JANUS ADVISER SERIES
           (EACH A "TRUST," AND COLLECTIVELY, THE "TRUSTS," AND EACH
                          SERIES OF A TRUST, A "FUND")

  PROCEDURES FOR CONSIDERATION OF TRUSTEE CANDIDATES SUBMITTED BY SHAREHOLDERS

                            (ADOPTED MARCH 16, 2004)

     The Trusts' Nominating and Governance Committee ("Committee") is
responsible for identifying and nominating candidates for appointment as
Trustees of the Trusts. Shareholders of a Fund may submit names of potential
candidates for nomination as Trustee of a Trust in accordance with these
Procedures.

     A candidate for nomination as Trustee of a Trust submitted by a shareholder
will not be deemed to be properly submitted to the Committee for the Committee's
consideration unless the following qualifications have been met and procedures
followed:

          1. A shareholder of a Fund who wishes to nominate a candidate for
     election to a Trust's Board of Trustees ("Nominating Shareholder") must
     submit any such recommendation in writing via regular mail to the attention
     of the Secretary of the Trust, at the address of the principal executive
     offices of the Trust ("Shareholder Recommendation").

          2. The Shareholder Recommendation must include: (i) the class or
     series and number of all shares of the Fund owned beneficially or of record
     by the Nominating Shareholder at the time the recommendation is submitted
     and the dates on which such shares were acquired, specifying the number of
     shares owned beneficially; (ii) a full listing of the proposed candidate's
     education, experience (including knowledge of the investment company
     industry, experience as a director or senior officer of public or private
     companies, and directorships on other boards of other registered investment
     companies), current employment, date of birth, business and residence
     address, and the names and addresses of at least three professional
     references; (iii) information as to whether the candidate is or may be an
     "interested person" (as such term is defined in the Investment Company Act
     of 1940, as amended) of the Fund, Janus Capital Management LLC, or any
     sub-adviser to a Fund, and, if believed not to be an "interested person,"
     information regarding the candidate that will be sufficient for the Fund to
     make such determination; (iv) the written and signed consent of the
     candidate to be named as a nominee and to serve as a Trustee of the Trust,
     if elected; (v) a description of all arrangements or

                                       A-6


     understandings between the Nominating Shareholder, the candidate and/or any
     other person or persons (including their names) pursuant to which the
     Shareholder Recommendation is being made, and if none, so specify; (vi) the
     class or series and number of all shares of the Fund owned of record or
     beneficially by the candidate, as reported by the candidate; and (vii) such
     other information that would be helpful to the Committee in evaluating the
     candidate.

          3. The Committee may require the Nominating Shareholder to furnish
     such other information as it may reasonably require or deem necessary to
     verify any information furnished pursuant to paragraph 2 above or to
     determine the qualifications and eligibility of the candidate proposed by
     the Nominating Shareholder to serve as a Trustee of a Trust. If the
     Nominating Shareholder fails to provide such other information in writing
     within seven days of receipt of written request from the Committee, the
     recommendation of such candidate as a nominee will be deemed not properly
     submitted for consideration, and the Committee is not required to consider
     such candidate.

     Unless otherwise specified by the Committee chairman (or his designee) or
by outside counsel to the independent Trustees, the Secretary of the Trust (or
her designee) will promptly forward all Shareholder Recommendations to the
Committee chairman (or his designee) and the outside counsel to the independent
Trustees of the Trust, indicating whether the Shareholder Recommendation has
been properly submitted pursuant to these Procedures.

     Recommendations for candidates as Trustees of a Trust will be evaluated,
among other things, in light of whether the number of Trustees is expected to
change and whether the Trustees expect any vacancies. When the Committee is not
actively recruiting new Trustees, Shareholder Recommendations will be kept on
file until active recruitment is under way.

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                                                                       EXHIBIT B

                 TRUST OFFICERS AND THEIR PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                      TERM OF
NAME, AGE AS OF                                     OFFICE* AND
DECEMBER 31, 2004         POSITIONS HELD WITH        LENGTH OF     PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING
AND ADDRESS                    PORTFOLIOS           TIME SERVED        THE PAST FIVE YEARS
- -----------------         -------------------       -----------    ----------------------------
                                                          
Jonathan D. Coleman...  Executive Vice President   2/02-Present    Vice President of Janus
151 Detroit Street      and Portfolio Manager                      Capital and Portfolio
Denver, CO 80206        Mid Cap Growth Portfolio                   Manager for other Janus
Age 33                                                             accounts. Formerly, Analyst
                                                                   (1994-1997 and 2000-2002)
                                                                   for Janus Capital
                                                                   Corporation.

C. Mike Lu............  Executive Vice President   12/99-Present   Vice President of Janus
151 Detroit Street      and Portfolio Manager                      Capital and Portfolio
Denver, CO 80206        Global Technology                          Manager for other Janus
Age 35                  Portfolio                                  accounts.

Brent A. Lynn.........  Executive Vice President   1/01-Present    Vice President of Janus
151 Detroit Street      and Portfolio Manager                      Capital and Portfolio
Denver, CO 80206        International Growth                       Manager for other Janus
Age 40                  Portfolio                                  accounts. Formerly, Analyst
                                                                   (1991-2001) for Janus
                                                                   Capital Corporation.

Thomas R. Malley......  Executive Vice President   12/99-Present   Vice President of Janus
151 Detroit Street      and Co-Portfolio Manager                   Capital and Portfolio
Denver, CO 80206        Global Life Sciences                       Manager for other Janus
Age 36                  Portfolio                                  accounts.

Marc Pinto............  Executive Vice President   5/05-Present    Vice President of Janus
151 Detroit Street      and Co-Portfolio Manager                   Capital and Portfolio
Denver, CO 80206        Balanced Portfolio                         Manager for other Janus
Age 43                                                             accounts.

Blaine P. Rollins.....  Executive Vice President   1/00-Present    Vice President of Janus
151 Detroit Street      and Portfolio Manager                      Capital and Portfolio
Denver, CO 80206        Large Cap Growth                           Manager for other Janus
Age 37                  Portfolio                                  accounts.

Scott W. Schoelzel....  Executive Vice President   5/97-Present    Vice President of Janus
151 Detroit Street      and Portfolio Manager                      Capital and Portfolio
Denver, CO 80206        Forty Portfolio                            Manager for other Janus
Age 46                                                             accounts.

Gibson Smith..........  Executive Vice President   5/05-Present    Vice President of Janus
151 Detroit Street      and Co-Portfolio Manager                   Capital and Portfolio
Denver, CO 80206        Balanced Portfolio                         Manager for other Janus
Age 36                                                             accounts. Formerly, Analyst,
                                                                   (2001-2003) for Janus
                                                                   Capital Corporation and
                                                                   worked in the fixed-income
                                                                   division (1991-2001) for
                                                                   Morgan Stanley.
</Table>

                                       B-1


<Table>
<Caption>
                                                      TERM OF
NAME, AGE AS OF                                     OFFICE* AND
DECEMBER 31, 2004         POSITIONS HELD WITH        LENGTH OF     PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING
AND ADDRESS                    PORTFOLIOS           TIME SERVED        THE PAST FIVE YEARS
- -----------------         -------------------       -----------    ----------------------------
                                                          

Minyoung Sohn.........  Executive Vice President   5/05-Present    Vice President of Janus
151 Detroit Street      and Portfolio Manager                      Capital and Portfolio
Denver, CO 80206        Core Equity Portfolio                      Manager for other Janus
Age 29                                                             accounts. Formerly, Analyst
                                                                   (1998-2003) for Janus
                                                                   Capital Corporation.

                        Executive Vice President   1/04-Present
                        and Portfolio Manager
                        Growth and Income
                        Portfolio

Ronald V. Speaker.....  Executive Vice President   5/93-Present    Vice President of Janus
151 Detroit Street      and Portfolio Manager                      Capital and Portfolio
Denver, CO 80206        Flexible Bond Portfolio                    Manager for other Janus
Age 40                                                             accounts.

J. Eric Thorderson....  Executive Vice President   1/01-Present    Vice President of Janus
151 Detroit Street      and Portfolio Manager                      Capital and Portfolio
Denver, CO 80206        Money Market Portfolio                     Manager for other Janus
Age 43                                                             accounts.

Jason P. Yee..........  Executive Vice President   7/04-Present    Vice President of Janus
151 Detroit Street      and Portfolio Manager                      Capital and Portfolio
Denver, CO 80206        Worldwide Growth                           Manager for other Janus
Age 35                  Portfolio                                  accounts. Formerly,
                                                                   Portfolio Manager and
                                                                   Managing Director
                                                                   (1996-2000) for Bee &
                                                                   Associates and Analyst
                                                                   (2000-2001) for Janus
                                                                   Capital Corporation.

                        Executive Vice President   3/01-Present
                        and Portfolio Manager
                        Foreign Stock Portfolio

Bonnie M. Howe........  Vice President             12/99-Present   Vice President and Assistant
151 Detroit Street                                                 General Counsel of Janus
Denver, CO 80206                                                   Capital, Janus Distributors
Age 39                                                             LLC and Janus Services LLC.
</Table>

                                       B-2


<Table>
<Caption>
                                                      TERM OF
NAME, AGE AS OF                                     OFFICE* AND
DECEMBER 31, 2004         POSITIONS HELD WITH        LENGTH OF     PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING
AND ADDRESS                    PORTFOLIOS           TIME SERVED        THE PAST FIVE YEARS
- -----------------         -------------------       -----------    ----------------------------
                                                          

Kelley Abbott Howes...  General Counsel            4/04-Present    Senior Vice President and
151 Detroit Street                                                 General Counsel of Janus
Denver, CO 80206        Vice President and         12/99-Present   Capital and Janus Services
Age 39                  Secretary                                  LLC; and Senior Vice
                                                                   President and Assistant
                                                                   General Counsel of Janus
                                                                   Distributors LLC. Formerly,
                                                                   Vice President (1999-2005)
                                                                   of Janus Distributors LLC;
                                                                   Vice President (2000-2004)
                                                                   and Assistant General
                                                                   Counsel (2002-2004) of Janus
                                                                   Services LLC; and Vice
                                                                   President and Assistant
                                                                   General Counsel (1999-2004)
                                                                   of Janus Capital.

David R. Kowalski.....  Vice President and Chief   6/02-Present    Senior Vice President and
151 Detroit Street      Compliance Officer                         Chief Compliance Officer of
Denver, CO 80206                                                   Janus Capital, Janus
Age 47                                                             Distributors LLC, and Janus
                                                                   Services LLC; Chief
                                                                   Compliance Officer of Bay
                                                                   Isle Financial LLC and
                                                                   Enhanced Investment
                                                                   Technologies LLC. Formerly,
                                                                   Vice President of Janus
                                                                   Capital (2000-2005), Janus
                                                                   Distributors LLC (2000-2001)
                                                                   and Janus Services LLC
                                                                   (2004-2005); Assistant Vice
                                                                   President of Janus Services
                                                                   LLC (2000-2004); and Senior
                                                                   Vice President and Director
                                                                   (1985-2000) of Mutual Fund
                                                                   Compliance for Van Kampen
                                                                   Funds.
</Table>

                                       B-3


<Table>
<Caption>
                                                      TERM OF
NAME, AGE AS OF                                     OFFICE* AND
DECEMBER 31, 2004         POSITIONS HELD WITH        LENGTH OF     PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS DURING
AND ADDRESS                    PORTFOLIOS           TIME SERVED        THE PAST FIVE YEARS
- -----------------         -------------------       -----------    ----------------------------
                                                          

Girard C. Miller**....  President and Chief        11/03-Present   Executive Vice President and
151 Detroit Street      Executive Officer                          Chief Operating Officer of
Denver, CO 80206                                                   Janus Capital Group Inc. and
Age 53                                                             Janus Capital; President of
                                                                   Janus Distributors LLC and
                                                                   Janus Capital International
                                                                   LLC; Executive Vice
                                                                   President of Janus Services
                                                                   LLC; President and Director
                                                                   of Janus Management Holdings
                                                                   Corporation; Chief Operating
                                                                   Officer and President of
                                                                   Capital Group Partners,
                                                                   Inc.. Formerly, Director of
                                                                   Capital Group Partners, Inc.
                                                                   (2003-2004); and President
                                                                   and Chief Executive Officer
                                                                   of ICMA Retirement
                                                                   Corporation (1993-2003).

Jesper Nergaard.......  Chief Financial Officer    3/05-Present    Vice President of Janus
151 Detroit Street                                                 Capital. Formerly, Director
Denver, CO 80206        Vice President,            2/05-Present    of Financial Reporting for
Age 42                  Treasurer, and Principal                   OppenheimerFunds, Inc.
                        Accounting Officer                         (2004-2005); Site Manager
                                                                   and First Vice President of
                                                                   Mellon Global Securities
                                                                   Services (2003); and
                                                                   Director of Fund Accounting,
                                                                   Project Development and
                                                                   Training of INVESCO Funds
                                                                   Group (1994-2003).
</Table>

- ---------------

 * Officers are elected annually by the Trustees for a one-year term.

** Effective August 2005, Mr. Miller has announced his intention to retire his
   positions with Janus Capital Group Inc. and its subsidiaries. Also effective
   at that time, Mr. Miller will retire as President and Chief Executive Officer
   of the Trust.

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                                                                       EXHIBIT C

                               JANUS ASPEN SERIES
                              AMENDED AND RESTATED
                                TRUST INSTRUMENT
                             DATED MARCH 18, 2003,
                      AMENDED [NOVEMBER           , 2005]


<Table>
                                                            
DEFINITIONS.....................................................   C-1
THE TRUSTEES AND THE ADVISORY BOARD.............................   C-2
  SECTION 1.   Management of the Trust..........................   C-2
  SECTION 2.   Election and Number of Trustees..................   C-2
  SECTION 3.   Term of Office of Trustees.......................   C-2
  SECTION 4.   Vacancies; Appointment of Trustees...............   C-3
  SECTION 5.   Temporary Vacancy or Absence.....................   C-3
  SECTION 6.   Chairman.........................................   C-3
  SECTION 7.   Action by the Trustees...........................   C-3
  SECTION 8.   Ownership of Trust Property......................   C-4
  SECTION 9.   Effect of Trustees Not Serving...................   C-4
  SECTION 10.  Trustees, etc. as Shareholders...................   C-4
POWERS OF THE TRUSTEES..........................................   C-5
  SECTION 1.   Powers...........................................   C-5
  SECTION 2.   Certain Transactions.............................   C-7
  SECTION 3.   Advisory Board...................................   C-8
SERIES; CLASSES; SHARES.........................................   C-8
  SECTION 1.   Establishment of Series or Classes...............   C-8
  SECTION 2.   Shares of Beneficial Interest....................   C-8
  SECTION 3.   Investment in the Trust..........................   C-9
  SECTION 4.   Assets and Liabilities of Series.................   C-9
  SECTION 5.   Ownership and Transfer of Shares.................  C-10
  SECTION 6.   Status of Shares; Limitation of Shareholder
               Liability........................................  C-11
DISTRIBUTIONS AND REDEMPTIONS...................................  C-11
  SECTION 1.   Distributions....................................  C-11
  SECTION 2.   Redemptions......................................  C-11
  SECTION 3.   Determination of Net Asset Value.................  C-12
  SECTION 4.   Suspension of Right of Redemption................  C-12
  SECTION 5.   Redemptions Necessary for Qualification as
               Regulated Investment Company.....................  C-12
SHAREHOLDERS' VOTING POWERS AND MEETINGS........................  C-13
  SECTION 1.   Voting Powers....................................  C-13
  SECTION 2.   Meetings of Shareholders.........................  C-14
  SECTION 3.   Quorum; Required Vote............................  C-14
</Table>

                                       C-i

<Table>
                                                            
CONTRACTS WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS................................  C-14
  SECTION 1.   Investment Adviser...............................  C-14
  SECTION 2.   Principal Underwriter............................  C-15
  SECTION 3.   Transfer Agency, Shareholder Services, and
               Administration Agreements........................  C-15
  SECTION 4.   Custodian........................................  C-15
  SECTION 5.   Parties to Contracts with Service Providers......  C-15
EXPENSES OF THE TRUST AND SERIES................................  C-16
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION.....................  C-17
  SECTION 1.   Limitation of Liability..........................  C-17
  SECTION 2.   Indemnification..................................  C-17
  SECTION 3.   Indemnification of Shareholders..................  C-19
MISCELLANEOUS...................................................  C-19
  SECTION 1.   Trust Not a Partnership..........................  C-19
  SECTION 2.   Trustee Action; Expert Advice; No Bond or
               Surety...........................................  C-19
  SECTION 3.   Record Dates.....................................  C-19
  SECTION 4.   Termination of the Trust, Series or Class........  C-20
  SECTION 5.   Reorganization...................................  C-21
  SECTION 6.   Trust Instrument.................................  C-21
  SECTION 7.   Applicable Law...................................  C-21
  SECTION 8.   Amendments.......................................  C-22
  SECTION 9.   Fiscal Year......................................  C-23
  SECTION 10.  Severability.....................................  C-23
  SECTION 11.  Use of the Name "Janus.".........................  C-23
</Table>

                                       C-ii


                               JANUS ASPEN SERIES

                     AMENDED AND RESTATED TRUST INSTRUMENT

     This AMENDED AND RESTATED TRUST INSTRUMENT is made on March 18, 2003, by
the Trustees, to establish a business trust for the investment and reinvestment
of funds contributed to the Trust by investors. The Trustees declare that all
money and property contributed to the Trust shall be held and managed in trust
pursuant to this Trust Instrument. The name of the Trust created by this Trust
Instrument is Janus Aspen Series.

                                   ARTICLE I

                                  DEFINITIONS

     Unless otherwise provided or required by the context:

          (a) "Advisory Board" refers to the Advisory Board of the Trust
     established in accordance with Article III, Section 3.

          (b) "Bylaws" means the Bylaws of the Trust adopted by the Trustees, as
     amended from time to time;

          (c) "Class" means any class of Shares of a Series established pursuant
     to Article IV;

          (d) "Commission," "Interested Person," and "Principal Underwriter"
     have the meanings provided in the 1940 Act;

          (e) "Covered Person" means a person so defined in Article IX, Section
     2;

          (f) "Delaware Act" means Chapter 38 of Title 12 of the Delaware Code
     entitled "Treatment of Delaware Business Trusts," as amended from time to
     time;

          (g) "Majority Shareholder Vote" means "the vote of a majority of the
     outstanding voting securities" as defined in the 1940 Act;

          (h) "Net Asset Value" means the net asset value of each Series of the
     Trust, determined as provided in Article V, Section 3;

          (i) "Outstanding Shares" means Shares shown in the books of the Trust
     or its transfer agent as then issued and outstanding, but does not include
     Shares which have been repurchased or redeemed by the Trust and which are
     held in the treasury of the Trust;

          (j) "Series" means a series of Shares established pursuant to Article
     IV;

          (j) "Shareholder" means a record owner of Outstanding Shares;

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          (l) "Shares" means the equal proportionate transferable units of
     interest into which the beneficial interest of each Series or Class is
     divided from time to time (including whole Shares and fractions of Shares);

          (m) "Trust" means Janus Aspen Series established hereby, and reference
     to the Trust, when applicable to one or more Series, refers to that Series;

          (n) "Trustees" means the persons who have signed this Trust
     Instrument, so long as they shall continue in office in accordance with the
     terms hereof, and all other persons who may from time to time be duly
     qualified and serving as Trustees in accordance with Article II, in all
     cases in their capacities as Trustees hereunder;

          (o) "Trust Property" means any and all property, real or personal,
     tangible or intangible, which is owned or held by or for the Trust or any
     Series or the Trustees on behalf of the Trust or any Series;

          (p) The "1940 Act" means the Investment Company Act of 1940, as
     amended from time to time.

                                   ARTICLE II

                      THE TRUSTEES AND THE ADVISORY BOARD

     SECTION 1.  Management of the Trust.

     The business and affairs of the Trust shall be managed by or under the
direction of the Trustees, and they shall have all powers necessary or desirable
to carry out that responsibility. The Trustees may execute all instruments and
take all action they deem necessary or desirable to promote the interests of the
Trust. Any determination made by the Trustees in good faith as to what is in the
interests of the Trust shall be conclusive.

     SECTION 2.  Election and Number of Trustees.

     Immediately following adoption of this Amended and Restated Trust
Instrument, the Trustees of the Trust shall be the persons signing this Amended
and Restated Trust Instrument. The number of Trustees shall be fixed from time
to time by a majority of the Trustees; provided, that there shall be at least
two (2) Trustees. The Shareholders shall elect the Trustees (other than the
initial Trustee) on such dates as the Trustees may fix from time to time.

     SECTION 3.  Term of Office of Trustees.

     Each Trustee shall hold office for life or until his successor is elected
or the Trust terminates; except that (a) any Trustee may resign by delivering to
the other Trustees or to any Trust officer a written resignation effective upon
such delivery or a later date specified therein; (b) any Trustee who requests to
be retired, or who has

                                       C-2


become physically or mentally incapacitated or is otherwise unable to serve, may
be retired by a written instrument signed by a majority of the other Trustees,
specifying the effective date of retirement; (c) any Trustee shall be retired or
removed with or without cause at any time upon the unanimous written request of
the remaining Trustees; and (d) any Trustee may be removed at any meeting of the
Shareholders by a vote of at least two-thirds of the Outstanding Shares.

     SECTION 4.  Vacancies; Appointment of Trustees.

     Whenever a vacancy shall exist, regardless of the reason for such vacancy,
the remaining Trustees shall appoint any person as they determine in their sole
discretion to fill that vacancy, consistent with the limitations under the 1940
Act. Such appointment shall be made by a written instrument signed by a majority
of the Trustees or by a resolution of the Trustees, duly adopted and recorded in
the records of the Trust, specifying the effective date of the appointment. The
Trustees may appoint a new Trustee as provided above in anticipation of a
vacancy expected to occur because of the retirement, resignation, or removal of
a Trustee, or an increase in number of Trustees, provided that such appointment
shall become effective only at or after the expected vacancy occurs. As soon as
any such Trustee has accepted his appointment in writing, the trust estate shall
vest in the new Trustee, together with the continuing Trustees, without any
further act or conveyance, and he shall be deemed a Trustee hereunder.

     SECTION 5.  Temporary Vacancy or Absence.

     Whenever a vacancy in the Trustees shall occur, until such vacancy is
filled, or while any Trustee is absent from his domicile (unless that Trustee
has made arrangements to be informed about, and to participate in, the affairs
of the Trust during such absence), or is physically or mentally incapacitated,
the remaining Trustees shall have all the powers hereunder and their certificate
as to such vacancy, absence, or incapacity shall be conclusive. Any Trustee may,
by power of attorney, delegate his powers as Trustee for a period not to exceed
six (6) months, unless otherwise extended for one or more additional consecutive
six (6) month periods, to any other Trustee or Trustees.

     SECTION 6.  Chairman.

     The Trustees shall appoint one of their number to be Chairman of the
Trustees. The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the Trustees and
Shareholders and shall have such other duties as may be assigned to the Chairman
by the Trustees from time to time.

     SECTION 7.  Action by the Trustees.

     The Trustees shall act by majority vote at a meeting duly called (including
at a telephonic meeting, unless the 1940 Act requires that a particular action
be taken only at a meeting of the Trustees in person) at which a quorum is
present or by

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written consent of a majority of Trustees (or such greater number as may be
required by applicable law) without a meeting. A majority of the Trustees shall
constitute a quorum at any meeting. Meetings of the Trustees may be called
orally or in writing by the Chairman of the Trustees or by any two other
Trustees. Notice of the time, date and place of all Trustees meetings shall be
given to each Trustee by telephone, facsimile or other electronic mechanism sent
to his home or business address at least twenty-four hours in advance of the
meeting or by written notice mailed to his home or business address at least
seventy-two hours in advance of the meeting. Notice need not be given to any
Trustee who attends the meeting without objecting to the lack of notice or who
signs a waiver of notice either before or after the meeting. Subject to the
requirements of the 1940 Act, the Trustees by majority vote may delegate to any
Trustee or Trustees authority to approve particular matters or take particular
actions on behalf of the Trust. Any written consent or waiver may be provided
and delivered to the Trust by facsimile or other similar electronic mechanism.

     SECTION 8.  Ownership of Trust Property.

     The Trust Property of the Trust and of each Series shall be held separate
and apart from any assets now or hereafter held in any capacity other than as
Trustee hereunder by the Trustees or any successor Trustees. All of the Trust
Property and legal title thereto shall at all times be considered as vested in
the Trustees on behalf of the Trust, except that the Trustees may cause legal
title to any Trust Property to be held by or in the name of the Trust, or in the
name of any person as nominee. No Shareholder shall be deemed to have a
severable ownership in any individual asset of the Trust or of any Series or any
right of partition or possession thereof, but each Shareholder shall have, as
provided in Article IV, a proportionate undivided beneficial interest in the
Trust or Series represented by Shares.

     SECTION 9.  Effect of Trustees Not Serving.

     The death, resignation, retirement, removal, incapacity, or inability or
refusal to serve of the Trustees, or any one of them, shall not operate to annul
the Trust or to revoke any existing agency created pursuant to the terms of this
Trust Instrument.

     SECTION 10.  Trustees, etc. as Shareholders.

     Subject to any restrictions in the Bylaws, any Trustee, officer, agent or
independent contractor of the Trust may acquire, own and dispose of Shares to
the same extent as any other Shareholder; the Trustees may issue and sell Shares
to and buy Shares from any such person or any firm or company in which such
person is interested, subject only to any general limitations herein.

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                                  ARTICLE III

                             POWERS OF THE TRUSTEES

     SECTION 1.  Powers.

     The Trustees in all instances shall act as principals, free of the control
of the Shareholders. The Trustees shall have full power and authority to take or
refrain from taking any action and to execute any contracts and instruments that
they may consider necessary or desirable in the management of the Trust. The
Trustees shall not in any way be bound or limited by current or future laws or
customs applicable to trust investments, but shall have full power and authority
to make any investments which they, in their sole discretion, deem proper to
accomplish the purposes of the Trust. The Trustees may exercise all of their
powers without recourse to any court or other authority. Subject to any
applicable limitation herein or in the Bylaws or resolutions of the Trust, the
Trustees shall have power and authority, without limitation:

          (a) To invest and reinvest cash and other property, and to hold cash
     or other property uninvested, without in any event being bound or limited
     by any current or future law or custom concerning investments by trustees,
     and to sell, exchange, lend, pledge, mortgage, hypothecate, write options
     on and lease any or all of the Trust Property; to invest in obligations,
     securities and assets of any kind, and without regard to whether they may
     mature before the possible termination of the Trust; and without limitation
     to invest all or any part of its cash and other property in securities
     issued by a registered investment company or series thereof, subject to the
     provisions of the 1940 Act;

          (b) To operate as and carry on the business of a registered investment
     company, and exercise all the powers necessary and proper to conduct such a
     business;

          (c) To adopt Bylaws not inconsistent with this Trust Instrument
     providing for the conduct of the business of the Trust and to amend and
     repeal them to the extent such right is not reserved to the Shareholders;

          (d) To elect and remove such officers and appoint and terminate such
     agents as they deem appropriate;

          (e) To appoint and remove members of the Advisory Board in accordance
     with the provisions of Section 3 of this Article III.

          (f) To employ as custodian of any assets of the Trust, subject to any
     provisions herein or in the Bylaws, one or more banks, trust companies or
     companies that are members of a national securities exchange, or other
     entities permitted by the Commission to serve as such;

                                       C-5


          (g) To retain one or more transfer agents and Shareholder servicing
     agents, or both;

          (h) To provide for the distribution of Shares either through a
     Principal Underwriter or distributor as provided herein or by the Trust
     itself, or both, or pursuant to a distribution plan of any kind;

          (i) To set record dates in the manner provided for herein or in the
     Bylaws;

          (j) To delegate such authority as they consider desirable to any
     officers of the Trust and to any agent, independent contractor, manager,
     investment adviser, custodian or underwriter;

          (k) To sell or exchange any or all of the assets of the Trust, subject
     to Article X, Section 4;

          (l) To vote or give assent, or exercise any rights of ownership, with
     respect to other securities or property; and to execute and deliver powers
     of attorney delegating such power to other persons;

          (m) To exercise powers and rights of subscription or otherwise which
     in any manner arise out of ownership of securities;

          (n) To hold any security or other property (i) in a form not
     indicating any trust, whether in bearer, book entry, unregistered or other
     negotiable form, or (ii) either in the Trust's or Trustees' own name or in
     the name of a custodian or a nominee or nominees, subject to safeguards
     according to the usual practice of business trusts or investment companies;

          (o) To establish separate and distinct Series with separately defined
     investment objectives and policies and distinct investment purposes, and
     with separate Shares representing beneficial interests in such Series, and
     to establish separate Classes, all in accordance with the provisions of
     Article IV;

          (p) To the full extent permitted by Section 3804 of the Delaware Act,
     to allocate assets, liabilities and expenses of the Trust to a particular
     Series and liabilities and expenses to a particular Class or to apportion
     the same between or among two or more Series or Classes, provided that any
     liabilities or expenses incurred by a particular Series or Class shall be
     payable solely out of the assets belonging to that Series or Class as
     provided for in Article IV, Section 4;

          (q) To consent to or participate in any plan for the liquidation,
     reorganization, consolidation or merger of any corporation or concern whose
     securities are held by the Trust; to consent to any contract, lease,
     mortgage, purchase, or sale of property by such corporation or concern; and
     to pay calls or subscriptions with respect to any security held by the
     Trust;

                                       C-6


          (r) To compromise, arbitrate, or otherwise adjust claims in favor of
     or against the Trust or any matter in controversy including, but not
     limited to, claims for taxes;

          (s) To make distributions of income and of capital gains to
     Shareholders in the manner hereinafter provided for;

          (t) To borrow money;

          (u) To establish committees for such purposes, with such membership,
     and with such responsibilities as the Trustees may consider proper;

          (v) To issue, sell, repurchase, redeem, cancel, retire, acquire, hold,
     resell, reissue, dispose of and otherwise deal in Shares; to establish
     terms and conditions regarding the issuance, sale, repurchase, redemption,
     cancellation, retirement, acquisition, holding, resale, reissuance,
     disposition of or dealing in Shares; and, subject to Articles IV and V, to
     apply to any such repurchase, redemption, retirement, cancellation or
     acquisition of Shares any funds or property of the Trust or of the
     particular Series with respect to which such Shares are issued; and

          (w) To carry on any other business in connection with or incidental to
     any of the foregoing powers, to do everything necessary or desirable to
     accomplish any purpose or to further any of the foregoing powers, and to
     take every other action incidental to the foregoing business or purposes,
     objects or powers.

     The clauses above shall be construed as objects and powers, and the
enumeration of specific powers shall not limit in any way the general powers of
the Trustees. Any action by one or more of the Trustees in their capacity as
such hereunder shall be deemed an action on behalf of the Trust or the
applicable Series, and not an action in an individual capacity. No one dealing
with the Trustees shall be under any obligation to make any inquiry concerning
the authority of the Trustees, or to see to the application of any payments made
or property transferred to the Trustees or upon their order. In construing this
Trust Instrument, the presumption shall be in favor of a grant of power to the
Trustees.

     SECTION 2.  Certain Transactions.

     Except as prohibited by applicable law, the Trustees may, on behalf of the
Trust, buy any securities from or sell any securities to, or lend any assets of
the Trust to, any Trustee or officer of the Trust or any firm of which any such
Trustee or officer is a member acting as principal, or have any such dealings
with any investment adviser, administrator, distributor or transfer agent for
the Trust or with any Interested Person of such person. The Trust may employ any
such person or entity in which such person is an Interested Person, as broker,
legal counsel, registrar, investment adviser, administrator, distributor,
transfer agent, dividend disbursing agent, custodian or in any other capacity
upon customary terms.

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     SECTION 3.  Advisory Board.

     The Trustees may from time to time establish an Advisory Board having such
rights, responsibilities and other characteristics as shall be specified in a
written charter approved by the Trustees.

                                   ARTICLE IV

                            SERIES; CLASSES; SHARES

     SECTION 1.  Establishment of Series or Classes.

     The Trust shall consist of one or more Series. The Trustees hereby
establish the Series listed in Schedule A attached hereto and made a part
hereof. Each additional Series shall be established by the adoption of a
resolution of the Trustees. The Trustees may divide the Shares of any Series
into Classes. In such case each Class of a Series shall represent interests in
the assets of that Series. The Trustees may designate the relative rights and
preferences of the Shares of each Series or Class. The Trust shall maintain
separate and distinct records for each Series and hold and account for the
assets thereof separately from the other assets of the Trust or of any other
Series. A Series may issue any number of Shares and need not issue Shares. Each
Share of a Series shall represent an equal beneficial interest in the net assets
of such Series. Each holder of Shares of a Series or Class shall be entitled to
receive his pro rata share of all distributions made with respect to such Series
or Class. Upon redemption of his Shares, such Shareholder shall be paid solely
out of the funds and property of such Series. The Trustees may change the name
of any Series or Class. At any time that there are no shares outstanding of any
particular Series (or Class) previously established and designated, the Trustees
may by a majority vote abolish that Series (or Class) and rescind the
establishment and designation thereof.

     SECTION 2.  Shares of Beneficial Interest.

     The beneficial interest in the Trust shall be divided into Shares of one or
more separate and distinct Series or Classes established by the Trustees. The
number of Shares of each Series and Class is unlimited and each Share shall have
a par value of $0.001 per Share. All Shares issued hereunder shall be fully paid
and nonassessable. Shareholders shall have no preemptive or other right to
subscribe to any additional Shares or other securities issued by the Trust. The
Trustees shall have full power and authority, in their sole discretion and
without obtaining Shareholder approval: to issue original or additional Shares
at such times and on such terms and conditions as they deem appropriate; to
issue fractional Shares and Shares held in the treasury; to establish and to
change in any manner Shares of any Series or Classes with such preferences,
terms of conversion, voting powers, rights and privileges as the Trustees may
determine (but the Trustees may not change

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Outstanding Shares in a manner materially adverse to the Shareholders of such
Shares); to divide or combine the Shares of any Series or Classes into a greater
or lesser number; to classify or reclassify any unissued Shares of any Series or
Classes into one or more Series or Classes of Shares; to abolish any one or more
Series or Classes of Shares; to issue Shares to acquire other assets (including
assets subject to, and in connection with, the assumption of liabilities) and
businesses; and to take such other action with respect to the Shares as the
Trustees may deem desirable. Shares held in the treasury shall not confer any
voting rights on the Trustees and shall not be entitled to any dividends or
other distributions declared with respect to the Shares.

     SECTION 3.  Investment in the Trust.

     The Trustees shall accept investments in any Series from such persons and
on such terms as they may from time to time authorize. At the Trustees'
discretion, such investments, subject to applicable law, may be in the form of
cash or securities in which that Series is authorized to invest, valued as
provided in Article V, Section 3. Investments in a Series shall be credited to
each Shareholder's account in the form of full or fractional Shares at the Net
Asset Value per Share next determined after the investment is received or
accepted as may be determined by the Trustees; provided, however, that the
Trustees may, in their sole discretion, (a) impose a sales charge upon
investments in any Series or Class or (b) determine the Net Asset Value per
Share of the initial capital contribution. The Trustees shall have the right to
refuse to accept investments in any Series at any time without any cause or
reason therefor whatsoever.

     SECTION 4.  Assets and Liabilities of Series.

     All consideration received by the Trust for the issue or sale of Shares of
a particular Series, together with all assets in which such consideration is
invested or reinvested, all income, earnings, profits, and proceeds thereof
(including any proceeds derived from the sale, exchange or liquidation of such
assets, and any funds or payments derived from any reinvestment of such proceeds
in whatever form the same may be), shall be held and accounted for separately
from the other assets of the Trust and every other Series and are referred to as
"assets belonging to" that Series. The assets belonging to a particular Series
shall belong only to that Series for all purposes, and to no other Series,
subject only to the rights of creditors of that particular Series. Any assets,
income, earnings, profits, and proceeds thereof, funds, or payments which are
not readily identifiable as belonging to any particular Series shall be
allocated by the Trustees between and among one or more Series as the Trustees
deem fair and equitable. Each such allocation shall be conclusive and binding
upon the Shareholders of all Series for all purposes, and such assets, earnings,
income, profits or funds, or payments and proceeds thereof shall be referred to
as assets belonging to that Series. The assets belonging to a Series shall be so
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trust for the benefit of the Shareholders of that Series. The assets belonging
to a Series shall be charged with the liabilities of that Series and all
expenses, costs, charges and reserves attributable to that Series, except that
liabilities and expenses allocated solely to a particular Class shall be borne
by that Class. Any general liabilities, expenses, costs, charges or reserves of
the Trust which are not readily identifiable as belonging to any particular
Series or Class shall be allocated and charged by the Trustees between or among
any one or more of the Series or Classes in such manner as the Trustees deem
fair and equitable. Each such allocation shall be conclusive and binding upon
the Shareholders of all Series or Classes for all purposes.

     Without limiting the foregoing, but subject to the right of the Trustees to
allocate general liabilities, expenses, costs, charges or reserves as herein
provided, the debts, liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted
for or otherwise existing with respect to a particular Series shall be
enforceable against the assets of such Series only, and not against the assets
of the Trust generally or of any other Series. Notice of this contractual
limitation on liabilities among Series may, in the Trustees' discretion, be set
forth in the certificate of trust of the Trust (whether originally or by
amendment) as filed or to be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State of
the State of Delaware pursuant to the Delaware Act, and upon the giving of such
notice in the certificate of trust, the statutory provisions of Section 3804 of
the Delaware Act relating to limitations on liabilities among Series (and the
statutory effect under Section 3804 of setting forth such notice in the
certificate of trust) shall become applicable to the Trust and each Series. Any
person extending credit to, contracting with or having any claim against any
Series may look only to the assets of that Series to satisfy or enforce any
debt, liability, obligation or expense incurred, contracted or otherwise
existing with respect to that Series. No Shareholder or former Shareholder of
any Series shall have a claim on or any right to any assets allocated or
belonging to any other Series. No Shareholder or former Shareholder of any
particular Series shall have any claim or right to institute suit against the
Trust or any Series with respect to any matter that does not directly affect
that particular Series.

     SECTION 5.  Ownership and Transfer of Shares.

     The Trust shall maintain a register containing the names and addresses of
the Shareholders of each Series and Class thereof, the number of Shares of each
Series and Class held by such Shareholders, and a record of all Share transfers.
The register shall be conclusive as to the identity of Shareholders of record
and the number of Shares held by them from time to time. The Trustees may
authorize the issuance of certificates representing Shares and adopt rules
governing their use. The Trustees may make rules governing the transfer of
Shares, whether or not represented by certificates.

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     SECTION 6.  Status of Shares; Limitation of Shareholder Liability.

     Shares shall be deemed to be personal property giving Shareholders only the
rights provided in this Trust Instrument. Every Shareholder, by virtue of having
acquired a Share, shall be held expressly to have assented to and agreed to be
bound by the terms of this Trust Instrument and to have become a party hereto.
No Shareholder shall be personally liable for the debts, liabilities,
obligations and expenses incurred by, contracted for, or otherwise existing with
respect to, the Trust or any Series. Neither the Trust nor the Trustees shall
have any power to bind any Shareholder personally or to demand payment from any
Shareholder for anything, other than as agreed by the Shareholder. Shareholders
shall have the same limitation of personal liability as is extended to
shareholders of a private corporation for profit incorporated in the State of
Delaware. Every written obligation of the Trust or any Series shall contain a
statement to the effect that such obligation may only be enforced against the
assets of the Trust or such Series; however, the omission of such statement
shall not operate to bind or create personal liability for any Shareholder or
Trustee.

                                   ARTICLE V

                         DISTRIBUTIONS AND REDEMPTIONS

     SECTION 1.  Distributions

     The Trustees may declare and pay dividends and other distributions from the
assets belonging to each Series. The amount and payment of dividends or
distributions and their form, whether they are in cash, Shares or other Trust
Property, shall be determined by the Trustees. Dividends and other distributions
may be paid pursuant to a standing resolution adopted once or more often as the
Trustees determine. All dividends and other distributions on Shares of a
particular Series shall be distributed pro rata to the Shareholders of that
Series in proportion to the number of Shares of that Series they held on the
record date established for such payment, except that such dividends and
distributions shall appropriately reflect expenses allocated to a particular
Class of such Series. The Trustees may adopt and offer to Shareholders such
dividend reinvestment plans, cash dividend payout plans or similar plans as the
Trustees deem appropriate.

     SECTION 2.  Redemptions.

     Each Shareholder of a Series shall have the right at such times as may be
permitted by the Trustees to require the Series to redeem all or any part of his
Shares at a redemption price per Share equal to the Net Asset Value per Share.
In the absence of such resolution, the redemption price per Share shall be the
Net Asset Value next determined after receipt by the Series of a request for
redemption in proper form less such charges as are determined by the Trustees
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any required disclosure document. The Trustees may specify conditions, prices,
and places of redemption, and may specify binding requirements for the proper
form or forms of requests for redemption. Payment of the redemption price may be
wholly or partly in securities or other assets at the value of such securities
or assets used in such determination of Net Asset Value, or may be in cash. Upon
redemption, Shares may be reissued from time to time. The Trustees may require
Shareholders to redeem Shares for any reason under terms set by the Trustees,
including the failure of a Shareholder to supply a personal identification
number if required to do so, or to have the minimum investment required, or to
pay when due for the purchase of Shares issued to him. To the extent permitted
by law, the Trustees may retain the proceeds of any redemption of Shares
required by them for payment of amounts due and owing by a Shareholder to the
Trust or any Series or Class. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Trustees may
postpone payment of the redemption price and may suspend the right of the
Shareholders to require any Series or Class to redeem Shares during any period
of time when and to the extent permissible under the 1940 Act.

     SECTION 3.  Determination of Net Asset Value.

     The Trustees shall cause the Net Asset Value of Shares of each Series or
Class to be determined from time to time in a manner consistent with applicable
laws and regulations. The Trustees may delegate the power and duty to determine
Net Asset Value per Share to one or more Trustees or officers of the Trust or to
a custodian, depository or other agent appointed for such purpose. The Net Asset
Value of Shares shall be determined separately for each Series or Class at such
times as may be prescribed by the Trustees or, in the absence of action by the
Trustees, as of the close of the regular trading session on the New York Stock
Exchange on each day for all or part of which such Exchange is open for
unrestricted trading.

     SECTION 4.  Suspension of Right of Redemption.

     If, as referred to in Section 2 of this Article, the Trustees postpone
payment of the redemption price and suspend the right of Shareholders to redeem
their Shares, such suspension shall take effect at the time the Trustees shall
specify, but not later than the close of business on the business day next
following the declaration of suspension. Thereafter Shareholders shall have no
right of redemption or payment until the Trustees declare the end of the
suspension. If the right of redemption is suspended, a Shareholder may either
withdraw his request for redemption or receive payment based on the Net Asset
Value per Share next determined after the suspension terminates.

     SECTION 5.  Redemptions Necessary for Qualification as Regulated Investment
Company.

     If the Trustees shall determine that direct or indirect ownership of Shares
of any Series has or may become concentrated in any person to an extent which
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disqualify any Series as a regulated investment company under the Internal
Revenue Code, then the Trustees shall have the power (but not the obligation) by
lot or other means they deem equitable to (a) call for redemption by any such
person of a number, or principal amount, of Shares sufficient to maintain or
bring the direct or indirect ownership of Shares into conformity with the
requirements for such qualification and (b) refuse to transfer or issue Shares
to any person whose acquisition of Shares in question would, in the Trustees'
judgment, result in such disqualification. Any such redemption shall be effected
at the redemption price and in the manner provided in this Article. Shareholders
shall upon demand disclose to the Trustees in writing such information
concerning direct and indirect ownership of Shares as the Trustees deem
necessary to comply with the requirements of any taxing authority.

                                   ARTICLE VI

                    SHAREHOLDERS' VOTING POWERS AND MEETINGS

     SECTION 1.  Voting Powers.

     The Shareholders shall have power to vote only with respect to (a) the
election of Trustees as provided in Section 2 of this Article; (b) the removal
of Trustees as provided in Article II, Section 3(d); (c) any investment advisory
or management contract as provided in Article VII, Section 1; (d) the amendment
of this Trust Instrument to the extent and as provided in Article X, Section 8;
and (e) such additional matters relating to the Trust as may be required or
authorized by law, this Trust Instrument, or the Bylaws or any registration of
the Trust with the Commission or any State, or as the Trustees may consider
desirable.

     On any matter submitted to a vote of the Shareholders, all Shares shall be
voted by individual Series or Class, except (a) when required by the 1940 Act,
Shares shall be voted in the aggregate and not by individual Series or Class,
and (b) when the Trustees have determined that the matter affects the interests
of more than one Series or Class, then the Shareholders of all such affected
Series or Classes shall be entitled to vote thereon. Each holder of Shares of
each Series or Class, as applicable, shall be entitled to one vote for each
dollar of net asset value (or fractional vote for each fractional dollar of net
asset value) of such Shares standing in such Shareholder's name on the books of
the Trust on the record date for such vote (with references in this Declaration
of Trust to "Shares voted" or Shares "entitled to vote" interpreted as "votes
cast" or "votes entitled to be cast"). There shall be no cumulative voting in
the election of Trustees. Shares may be voted in person or by proxy or in any
manner provided for in the Bylaws. The Bylaws may provide that proxies may be
given by any electronic or telecommunications device or in any other manner, but
if a proposal by anyone other than the officers or Trustees is submitted to a
vote of the Shareholders of any Series or Class, or if there is a

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proxy contest or proxy solicitation or proposal in opposition to any proposal by
the officers or Trustees, Shares may be voted only in person or by written
proxy. Until Shares of a Series are issued, as to that Series the Trustees may
exercise all rights of Shareholders and may take any action required or
permitted to be taken by Shareholders by law, this Trust Instrument or the
Bylaws.

     SECTION 2.  Meetings of Shareholders.

     Special meetings of the Shareholders of any Series or Class may be called
by the Trustees and shall be called by the Trustees upon the written request of
Shareholders owning at least two-thirds of the Outstanding Shares of such Series
or Class entitled to vote. Shareholders shall be entitled to at least fifteen
days' notice of any meeting, given as determined by the Trustees.

     SECTION 3.  Quorum; Required Vote.

     One-third of the Outstanding Shares of each Series or Class, or one-third
of the Outstanding Shares of the Trust, entitled to vote in person or by proxy
shall be a quorum for the transaction of business at a Shareholders' meeting
with respect to such Series or Class, or with respect to the entire Trust,
respectively. Any lesser number shall be sufficient for adjournments. Any
adjourned session of a Shareholders' meeting may be held within a reasonable
time without further notice. Except when a larger vote is required by law, this
Trust Instrument or the Bylaws, a majority of the Outstanding Shares voted in
person or by proxy shall decide any matters to be voted upon with respect to the
entire Trust and a plurality of such Outstanding Shares shall elect a Trustee;
provided, that if this Trust Instrument or applicable law permits or requires
that Shares be voted on any matter by individual Series or Classes, then a
majority of the Outstanding Shares of that Series or Class (or, if required by
law, a Majority Shareholder Vote of that Series or Class) voted in person or by
proxy on the matter shall decide that matter insofar as that Series or Class is
concerned. Shareholders may act as to the Trust or any Series or Class by the
written consent of a majority (or such greater amount as may be required by
applicable law) of the Outstanding Shares of the Trust or of such Series or
Class, as the case may be.

                                  ARTICLE VII

                        CONTRACTS WITH SERVICE PROVIDERS

     SECTION 1.  Investment Adviser.

     Subject to a Majority Shareholder Vote, the Trustees may enter into one or
more investment advisory contracts on behalf of the Trust or any Series,
providing for investment advisory services, statistical and research facilities
and services, and other facilities and services to be furnished to the Trust or
Series on terms and conditions acceptable to the Trustees. Any such contract may
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investment adviser to effect purchases, sales or exchanges of portfolio
securities or other Trust Property on behalf of the Trustees or may authorize
any officer or agent of the Trust to effect such purchases, sales or exchanges
pursuant to recommendations of the investment adviser. The Trustees may
authorize the investment adviser to employ one or more sub-advisers. Any
reference in this Trust Instrument to the investment adviser shall be deemed to
include such sub-advisers, unless the context otherwise requires.

     SECTION 2.  Principal Underwriter.

     The Trustees may enter into contracts on behalf of the Trust or any Series
or Class, providing for the distribution and sale of Shares by the other party,
either directly or as sales agent, on terms and conditions acceptable to the
Trustees. The Trustees may adopt a plan or plans of distribution with respect to
Shares of any Series or Class and enter into any related agreements, whereby the
Series or Class finances directly or indirectly any activity that is primarily
intended to result in sales of its Shares, subject to the requirements of
Section 12 of the 1940 Act, Rule 12b-1 thereunder, and other applicable rules
and regulations.

     SECTION 3.  Transfer Agency, Shareholder Services, and Administration
Agreements.

     The Trustees, on behalf of the Trust or any Series or Class, may enter into
transfer agency agreements, Shareholder service agreements, and administration
and management agreements with any party or parties on terms and conditions
acceptable to the Trustees.

     SECTION 4.  Custodian.

     The Trustees shall at all times place and maintain the securities and
similar investments of the Trust and of each Series in custody meeting the
requirements of Section 17(f) of the 1940 Act and the rules thereunder. The
Trustees, on behalf of the Trust or any Series, may enter into an agreement with
a custodian on terms and conditions acceptable to the Trustees, providing for
the custodian, among other things, to (a) hold the securities owned by the Trust
or any Series and deliver the same upon written order or oral order confirmed in
writing, (b) receive and receipt for any moneys due to the Trust or any Series
and deposit the same in its own banking department or elsewhere, (c) disburse
such funds upon orders or vouchers, and (d) employ one or more sub-custodians.

     SECTION 5.  Parties to Contracts with Service Providers.

     The Trustees may enter into any contract referred to in this Article with
any entity, although one more of the Trustees or officers of the Trust may be an
officer, director, trustee, partner, shareholder, or member of such entity, and
no such contract shall be invalidated or rendered void or voidable because of
such relationship. No person having such a relationship shall be disqualified
from voting on or

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executing a contract in his capacity as Trustee and/or Shareholder, or be liable
merely by reason of such relationship for any loss or expense to the Trust with
respect to such a contract or accountable for any profit realized directly or
indirectly therefrom.

     Any contract referred to in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article shall be
consistent with and subject to the applicable requirements of Section 15 of the
1940 Act and the rules and orders thereunder with respect to its continuance in
effect, its termination, and the method of authorization and approval of such
contract or renewal. No amendment to a contract referred to in Section 1 of this
Article shall be effective unless assented to in a manner consistent with the
requirements of Section 15 of the 1940 Act, and the rules and orders thereunder.

                                  ARTICLE VIII

                        EXPENSES OF THE TRUST AND SERIES

     Subject to Article IV, Section 4, the Trust or a particular Series shall
pay, or shall reimburse the Trustees from the Trust estate or the assets
belonging to the particular Series, for their expenses and disbursements,
including, but not limited to, interest charges, taxes, brokerage fees and
commissions; expenses of issue, repurchase and redemption of Shares; certain
insurance premiums; applicable fees, interest charges and expenses of third
parties, including the Trust's investment advisers, managers, administrators,
distributors, custodians, transfer agents and fund accountants; fees of pricing,
interest, dividend, credit and other reporting services; costs of membership in
trade associations; telecommunications expenses; funds transmission expenses;
auditing, legal and compliance expenses; costs of forming the Trust and its
Series and maintaining its existence; costs of preparing and printing the
prospectuses of the Trust and each Series, statements of additional information
and Shareholder reports and delivering them to Shareholders; expenses of
meetings of Shareholders and proxy solicitations therefor; costs of maintaining
books and accounts; costs of reproduction, stationery and supplies; fees and
expenses of the Trustees and members of the Advisory Board; compensation of the
Trust's officers and employees and costs of other personnel performing services
for the Trust or any Series; costs of Trustee meetings and meetings of the
Advisory Board; Commission registration fees and related expenses; state or
foreign securities laws registration fees and related expenses; and for such
non-recurring items as may arise, including litigation to which the Trust or a
Series (or a Trustee or officer of the Trust acting as such) is a party, and for
all losses and liabilities by them incurred in administering the Trust. The
Trustees shall have a lien on the assets belonging to the appropriate Series, or
in the case of an expense allocable to more than one Series, on the assets of
each such Series, prior to any rights or interests of the Shareholders thereto,
for the reimbursement to them of such expenses, disbursements, losses and

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liabilities. This Article shall not preclude the Trust from directly paying any
of the aforementioned fees and expenses.

                                   ARTICLE IX

                  LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

     SECTION 1.  Limitation of Liability.

     All persons contracting with or having any claim against the Trust or a
particular Series shall look only to the assets of the Trust or such Series for
payment under such contract or claim; and neither the Trustees nor any of the
Trust's officers, employees, members of the Advisory Board or agents, whether
past, present or future, shall be personally liable therefor. Every written
instrument or obligation on behalf of the Trust or any Series shall contain a
statement to the foregoing effect, but the absence of such statement shall not
operate to make any Trustee or officer of the Trust liable thereunder. Provided
they have exercised reasonable care and have acted under the reasonable belief
that their actions are in the best interest of the Trust, the Trustees and
officers of the Trust shall not be responsible or liable for any act or omission
or for neglect or wrongdoing of them or any officer, agent, employee, investment
adviser or independent contractor of the Trust, but nothing contained in this
Trust Instrument or in the Delaware Act shall protect any Trustee or officer of
the Trust against liability to the Trust or to Shareholders to which he would
otherwise be subject by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross
negligence or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his
office.

     SECTION 2.  Indemnification.

     (a) Subject to the exceptions and limitations contained in subsection (b)
below:

          (i) every person who is, or has been, a Trustee, officer, member of
     the Advisory Board or employee of the Trust ("Covered Person") shall be
     indemnified by the Trust or the appropriate Series to the fullest extent
     permitted by law against liability and against all expenses reasonably
     incurred or paid by him in connection with any claim, action, suit or
     proceeding in which he becomes involved as a party or otherwise by virtue
     of his being or having been a Covered Person and against amounts paid or
     incurred by him in the settlement thereof, whether or not he is a Covered
     Person at the time such expenses are incurred;

          (ii) as used herein, the words "claim," "action," "suit," or
     "proceeding" shall apply to all claims, actions, suits or proceedings
     (civil, criminal or other, including appeals), actual or threatened, and
     the words "liability" and "expenses" shall include, without limitation,
     attorneys' fees, costs, judgments, amounts paid in settlement, fines,
     penalties and other liabilities.

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     (b) No indemnification shall be provided hereunder to a Covered Person:

          (i) who shall have been adjudicated by a court or body before which
     the proceeding was brought (A) to be liable to the Trust or its
     Shareholders by reason of willful misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence
     or reckless disregard of the duties involved in the conduct of his office,
     or (B) not to have acted in good faith in the reasonable belief that his
     action was in the best interest of the Trust; or

          (ii) in the event of a settlement, unless there has been a
     determination that such Covered Person did not engage in willful
     misfeasance, bad faith, gross negligence or reckless disregard of the
     duties involved in the conduct of his office: (A) by the court or other
     body approving the settlement; (B) by at least a majority of those Trustees
     who are neither Interested Persons of the Trust nor are parties to the
     matter based upon a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full
     trial-type inquiry); or (C) by written opinion of independent legal counsel
     based upon a review of readily available facts (as opposed to a full
     trial-type inquiry).

     (c) The rights of indemnification herein provided may be insured against by
policies maintained by the Trust, shall be severable, shall not be exclusive of
or affect any other rights to which any Covered Person may now or hereafter be
entitled, and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors and
administrators of a Covered Person.

     (d) To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, expenses in
connection with the preparation and presentation of a defense to any claim,
action, suit or proceeding of the character described in subsection (a) of this
Section may be paid by the Trust or applicable Series from time to time prior to
final disposition thereof upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of such
Covered Person that such amount will be paid over by him to the Trust or
applicable Series if it is ultimately determined that he is not entitled to
indemnification under this Section; provided, however, that either (i) such
Covered Person shall have provided appropriate security for such undertaking,
(ii) the Trust is insured against losses arising out of any such advance
payments or (iii) either a majority of the Trustees who are neither Interested
Persons of the Trust nor parties to the matter, or independent legal counsel in
a written opinion, shall have determined, based upon a review of readily
available facts (as opposed to a full trial-type inquiry) that there is reason
to believe that such Covered Person will not be disqualified from
indemnification under this Section.

     (e) Any repeal or modification of this Article IX by the Shareholders of
the Trust, or adoption or modification of any other provision of the Trust
Instrument or Bylaws inconsistent with this Article, shall be prospective only,
to the extent that such repeal or modification would, if applied
retrospectively, adversely affect any

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limitation on the liability of any Covered Person or indemnification available
to any Covered Person with respect to any act or omission which occurred prior
to such repeal, modification or adoption.

     SECTION 3.  Indemnification of Shareholders.

     If any Shareholder or former Shareholder of any Series shall be held
personally liable solely by reason of his being or having been a Shareholder and
not because of his acts or omissions or for some other reason, the Shareholder
or former Shareholder (or his heirs, executors, administrators or other legal
representatives or in the case of any entity, its general successor) shall be
entitled out of the assets belonging to the applicable Series to be held
harmless from and indemnified against all loss and expense arising from such
liability. The Trust, on behalf of the affected Series, shall, upon request by
such Shareholder, assume the defense of any such claim made against such
Shareholder for any act or obligation of the Series and satisfy any judgment
thereon from the assets of the Series.

                                   ARTICLE X

                                 MISCELLANEOUS

     SECTION 1.  Trust Not a Partnership.

     This Trust Instrument creates a trust and not a partnership. No Trustee
shall have any power to bind personally either the Trust's officers or any
Shareholder.

     SECTION 2.  Trustee Action; Expert Advice; No Bond or Surety.

     The exercise by the Trustees of their powers and discretion hereunder in
good faith and with reasonable care under the circumstances then prevailing
shall be binding upon everyone interested. Subject to the provisions of Article
IX, the Trustees shall not be liable for errors of judgment or mistakes of fact
or law. The Trustees may take advice of counsel, members of the Advisory Board
or other experts with respect to the meaning and operation of this Trust
Instrument, and subject to the provisions of Article IX, shall not be liable for
any act or omission in accordance with such advice or for failing to follow such
advice. The Trustees shall not be required to give any bond as such, nor any
surety if a bond is obtained.

     SECTION 3.  Record Dates.

     The Trustees may fix in advance a date up to one hundred twenty (120) days
before the date of any Shareholders' meeting, or the date for the payment of any
dividends or other distributions, or the date for the allotment of rights, or
the date when any change or conversion or exchange of Shares shall go into
effect as a record date for the determination of the Shareholders entitled to
notice of, and to vote at, any such meeting, or entitled to receive payment of
such dividend or other distribution, or to receive any such allotment of rights,
or to exercise such rights in

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respect of any such change, conversion or exchange of Shares. Any Shareholder
who was a Shareholder at the date and time so fixed shall be entitled to vote at
such meeting or any adjournment thereof.

     SECTION 4.  Termination of the Trust, Series or Class.

     (a) Unless terminated as provided herein, the Trust shall continue without
limitation of time. The Trust may be dissolved at any time by the Trustees by
written notice to the Shareholders. Any Series may be dissolved at any time by
the Trustees by written notice to the Shareholders of such Series. Any Class of
any Series may be terminated at any time by the Trustees by written notice to
the Shareholders of such Class. Any action to dissolve the Trust shall be deemed
to also be an action to dissolve each Series and each Class thereof.

     (b) Upon the requisite action by the Trustees to dissolve the Trust or any
one or more Series, after paying or otherwise providing for all charges, taxes,
expenses and liabilities, whether due or accrued or anticipated, of the Trust or
of the particular Series as may be determined by the Trustees, the Trust shall
in accordance with such procedures as the Trustees consider appropriate reduce
the remaining assets of the Trust or of the affected Series to distributable
form in cash or Shares (if any Series remain) or other securities, or any
combination thereof, and distribute ratably the proceeds to the Shareholders of
the Trust or Series involved. Thereupon, any affected Series or Class shall
terminate and the Trustees and the Trust shall be discharged of any and all
further liabilities and duties relating thereto or arising therefrom, and the
right, title and interest of all parties with respect to such Series or Class
shall be canceled and discharged. Upon the requisite action by the Trustees to
terminate any Class of any Series, the Trustees may, to the extent they deem it
appropriate, follow the procedures set forth in this Section 4(b) with respect
to such Class that are specified in connection with the dissolution and winding
up of the Trust or any Series. Alternatively, in connection with the termination
of any Class of any Series, the Trustees may treat such termination as a
redemption of the Shareholders of such Class effected provided that the costs
relating to the termination of such Class may, to the extent consistent with the
1940 Act and other applicable law, be included in the determination of the net
asset value of the Shares of such Class for purposes of determining the
redemption price to be paid to the Shareholders of such Class (to the extent not
otherwise included in such determination).

     (c) Following completion of winding up of the Trust's business, the
Trustees shall cause a certificate of cancellation of the Trust's Certificate of
Trust to be filed in accordance with the Delaware Act, which certificate of
cancellation may be signed by any one Trustee. Upon termination of the Trust,
the Trustees shall be discharged of any and all further liabilities and duties
relating thereto or arising therefrom, and the right, title and interest of all
parties with respect to the Trust shall be canceled and discharged.

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     SECTION 5.  Reorganization.

     The Trust, or any one or more Series or Classes, may, either as the
successor, survivor, or non-survivor, (1) consolidate or merge with one or more
other trusts, sub-trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies,
associations or corporations (or series or class of a series with respect to the
foregoing) organized under the laws of the State of Delaware or any other state
of the United States, to form a consolidated or merged trust, sub-trust,
partnership, limited liability company, association or corporation under the
laws of which any one of the constituent entities is organized or (2) transfer a
substantial portion of its assets to one or more other trusts, sub-trusts,
partnerships, limited liability companies, associations or corporations (or
series or class of a series with respect to the foregoing) organized under the
laws of the State of Delaware or any other state of the United States, or have
one or more such trusts, sub-trusts, partnerships, limited liability companies,
associations or corporations (or series or class of a series with respect to the
foregoing) transfer a substantial portion of its assets to it, any such
consolidation, merger or transfer to be upon such terms and conditions as are
specified in an agreement and plan of reorganization authorized and approved by
the Trustees and entered into by the Trust, or one or more Series as the case
may be, in connection therewith. Any such consolidation, merger or transfer may
be authorized at any time by vote of a majority of the Trustees then in office
without the need for shareholder approval. Prior to giving effect to any such
authorization, the Trust shall notify the Shareholders of the relevant Series or
Class.

     Pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of Section 3815(f) of the
Delaware Act, an agreement of merger or consolidation approved by the Trustees
in accordance with this Section 5 may effect any amendment to the Trust
Instrument or effect the adoption of a new trust instrument of the Trust if it
is the surviving or resulting trust in the merger or consolidation.

     SECTION 6.  Trust Instrument.

     The original or a copy of this Trust Instrument and of each amendment
hereto or Trust Instrument supplemental shall be kept at the office of the Trust
where it may be inspected by any Shareholder. Anyone dealing with the Trust may
rely on a certificate by a Trustee or an officer of the Trust as to the
authenticity of the Trust Instrument or any such amendments or supplements and
as to any matters in connection with the Trust. The masculine gender herein
shall include the feminine and neuter genders. Headings herein are for
convenience only and shall not affect the construction of this Trust Instrument.
This Trust Instrument may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which shall be deemed an original.

     SECTION 7.  Applicable Law.

     This Trust Instrument and the Trust created hereunder are governed by and
construed and administered according to the Delaware Act and the applicable laws

                                       C-21


of the State of Delaware; provided, however, that there shall not be applicable
to the Trust, the Trustees or this Trust Instrument (a) the provisions of
Section 3540 of Title 12 of the Delaware Code, or (b) any provisions of the laws
(statutory or common) of the State of Delaware (other than the Delaware Act)
pertaining to trusts which relate to or regulate (i) the filing with any court
or governmental body or agency of trustee accounts or schedules of trustee fees
and charges, (ii) affirmative requirements to post bonds for trustees, officers,
agents or employees of a trust, (iii) the necessity for obtaining court or other
governmental approval concerning the acquisition, holding or disposition of real
or personal property, (iv) fees or other sums payable to trustees, officers,
agents or employees of a trust, (v) the allocation of receipts and expenditures
to income or principal, (vi) restrictions or limitations on the permissible
nature, amount or concentration of trust investments or requirements relating to
the titling, storage or other manner of holding of trust assets, or (vii) the
establishment of fiduciary or other standards of responsibilities or limitations
on the acts or powers of trustees, which are inconsistent with the limitations
or liabilities or authorities and powers of the Trustees set forth or referenced
in this Trust Instrument. The Trust shall be of the type commonly called a
Delaware business trust, and, without limiting the provisions hereof, the Trust
may exercise all powers which are ordinarily exercised by such a trust under
Delaware law. The Trust specifically reserves the right to exercise any of the
powers or privileges afforded to trusts or actions that may be engaged in by
trusts under the Delaware Act, and the absence of a specific reference herein to
any such power, privilege or action shall not imply that the Trust may not
exercise such power or privilege or take such actions.

     SECTION 8.  Amendments.

     The Trustees may, without any Shareholder vote, amend or otherwise
supplement this Trust Instrument by making an amendment, a Trust Instrument
supplemental hereto or an amended and restated trust instrument; provided, that
Shareholders shall have the right to vote on any amendment (a) which would
affect the voting rights of Shareholders granted in Article VI, Section 1, (b)
to this Section 8, (c) required to be approved by Shareholders by law or by the
Trust's registration statement(s) filed with the Commission, and (d) submitted
to them by the Trustees in their discretion. Any amendment submitted to
Shareholders which the Trustees determine would affect the Shareholders of any
Series shall be authorized by vote of the Shareholders of such Series and no
vote shall be required of Shareholders of a Series not affected. Notwithstanding
anything else herein, any amendment to Article IX which would have the effect of
reducing the indemnification and other rights provided thereby to Trustees,
officers, employees, and agents of the Trust or to Shareholders or former
Shareholders, and any repeal or amendment of this sentence, shall each require
the affirmative vote of the holders of two-thirds of the Outstanding Shares of
the Trust entitled to vote thereon.

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     SECTION 9.  Fiscal Year

     The fiscal year of the Trust shall end on a specified date as set forth in
the Bylaws. The Trustees may change the fiscal year of the Trust without
Shareholder approval.

     SECTION 10.  Severability.

     The provisions of this Trust Instrument are severable. If the Trustees
determine, with the advice of counsel, that any provision hereof conflicts with
the 1940 Act, the regulated investment company provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code or with other applicable laws and regulations, the conflicting
provision shall be deemed never to have constituted a part of this Trust
Instrument; provided, however, that such determination shall not affect any of
the remaining provisions of this Trust Instrument or render invalid or improper
any action taken or omitted prior to such determination. If any provision hereof
shall be held invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unenforceability shall attach only to such provision only in such jurisdiction
and shall not affect any other provision of this Trust Instrument.

     SECTION 11.  Use of the Name "Janus."

     Janus International Holdings LLC ("JIH") has consented to the use by the
Trust and by each Series thereof to the identifying word "Janus" in the name of
the Trust and of each Series. Such consent is conditioned upon the Trust's
employment of Janus Capital Management LLC as investment adviser to the Trust
and to each Series. As between JIH and the Trust, JIH shall control the use of
such name insofar as such name contains the identifying word "Janus." JIH may
from time to time use the identifying word "Janus" or license the use of the
identifying word "Janus" in other connections and for other purposes, including
without limitation in the names of other investment companies, corporations or
businesses that it or one of its affiliates may manage, advise, sponsor or own
or in which it or one of its affiliates may have a financial interest. JIH may
require the Trust or any Series to cease using the identifying word "Janus" in
the name of the Trust or any Series if the Trust or Series ceases to employ
Janus Capital Management LLC or a subsidiary or affiliate thereof as investment
adviser.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being the Trustees of the Trust, have
executed this Trust Instrument as of the date first above written.

<Table>
                                     
- ---------------------------------       ---------------------------------
Thomas H. Bailey                        James T. Rothe


- ---------------------------------       ---------------------------------
William F. McCalpin                     William D. Stewart


- ---------------------------------       ---------------------------------
John W. McCarter, Jr.                   Martin H. Waldinger


- ---------------------------------
Dennis B. Mullen
</Table>

Address: 151 Detroit Street
Denver, Colorado 80206

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                                   EXHIBIT D

                  NUMBER OF OUTSTANDING SHARES AND NET ASSETS

     The following table shows, as of the close of business on the Record Date,
the number of outstanding shares and net assets of each class of each Fund, as
applicable:

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                  TOTAL NUMBER
                                                   OF SHARES
PORTFOLIO                                         OUTSTANDING    NET ASSETS
- ---------                                         ------------   ----------
                                                           
Balanced Portfolio
  Institutional.................................
  Service.......................................
Core Equity Portfolio
  Institutional.................................
  Service.......................................
Flexible Bond Portfolio
  Institutional.................................
  Service.......................................
Foreign Stock Portfolio
  Service.......................................
Forty Portfolio
  Institutional.................................
  Service.......................................
Global Life Sciences Portfolio
  Institutional.................................
  Service.......................................
Global Technology Portfolio
  Institutional.................................
  Service.......................................
  Service II....................................
Growth and Income Portfolio
  Institutional.................................
  Service.......................................
International Growth Portfolio
  Institutional.................................
  Service.......................................
  Service II....................................
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
                                                  TOTAL NUMBER
                                                   OF SHARES
PORTFOLIO                                         OUTSTANDING    NET ASSETS
- ---------                                         ------------   ----------
                                                           
Large Cap Growth Portfolio
  Institutional.................................
  Service.......................................
Mid Cap Growth Portfolio
  Institutional.................................
  Service.......................................
Mid Cap Value Portfolio
  Institutional.................................
  Service.......................................
Money Market Portfolio
  Institutional.................................
Risk-Managed Core Portfolio
  Service Shares................................
Risk-Managed Growth Portfolio
  Service.......................................
Small Company Value Portfolio
  Service.......................................
Worldwide Growth Portfolio
  Institutional.................................
  Service.......................................
  Service II....................................
</Table>

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                                                                       EXHIBIT E

                  FORM OF PROPOSED AMENDED ADVISORY AGREEMENT
                          FOR EQUITY AND INCOME FUNDS

                               JANUS ASPEN SERIES

                     FORM OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

                               [     ] PORTFOLIO

     THIS INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made this 1st day
of July, 2004, [AS AMENDED JANUARY 1, 2006], between JANUS ASPEN SERIES, a
Delaware statutory trust (the "Trust"), and JANUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company ("JCM").

                              W I T N E S S E T H:

     WHEREAS, the Trust is registered as an open-end management investment
company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"),
and has registered its shares for public offering under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"); and

     WHEREAS, the Trust is authorized to create separate funds, each with its
own separate investment portfolio of which the beneficial interests are
represented by a separate series of shares; one of such funds created by the
Trust being designated as the [     ] Portfolio (the "Fund"); and

     WHEREAS, the Trust and JCM deem it mutually advantageous that JCM should be
appointed as the investment adviser to the Fund.

     NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

     1. Appointment.  The Trust hereby appoints JCM as investment adviser and
manager with respect to the Fund for the period and on the terms set forth in
this Agreement. JCM hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to render the
services herein set forth, for the compensation herein provided.

     2. Investment Advisory Services.  JCM shall determine the securities or
other assets to be purchased, sold or held and shall place orders for the
purchase or sale of such securities or other assets with brokers, dealers or
others. JCM shall furnish continuous advice and recommendations to the Fund, and
have authority to act with respect thereto, as to the acquisition, holding, or
disposition of any or all of the securities or other assets which the Fund may
own or contemplate acquiring from time to time. JCM shall give due consideration
to the investment policies and restrictions and the other statements concerning
the Fund in the Trust Instrument, bylaws, and registration statements under the
1940 Act and the 1933 Act, and to the

                                       E-1


provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended from time to time,
applicable to the Fund as a regulated investment company and as a funding
vehicle for variable insurance contracts. In addition, JCM shall cause its
officers to attend meetings and furnish oral or written reports, as the Trust
may reasonably require, in order to keep the Trustees and appropriate officers
of the Trust fully informed as to the condition of the investment portfolio of
the Fund.

     3. Other Services.  JCM is hereby authorized (to the extent the Trust has
not otherwise contracted) but not obligated (to the extent it so notifies the
Trustees at least 60 days in advance), to perform (or arrange for the
performance by affiliates of) the management and administrative services
necessary for the operation of the Fund. JCM is specifically authorized, on
behalf of the Trust, to conduct relations with custodians, depositories,
transfer and pricing agents, accountants, attorneys, underwriters, brokers and
dealers, corporate fiduciaries, insurance company separate accounts, insurers,
banks and such other persons in any such other capacity deemed by JCM to be
necessary or desirable. JCM shall generally monitor and report to Fund officers
the Fund's compliance with investment policies and restrictions as set forth in
the currently effective prospectus and statement of additional information
relating to the shares of the Fund under the 1933 Act. JCM shall make reports to
the Trustees of its performance of services hereunder upon request therefor and
furnish advice and recommendations with respect to such other aspects of the
business and affairs of the Fund as it shall determine to be desirable. JCM is
also authorized, subject to review by the Trustees, to furnish such other
services as JCM shall from time to time determine to be necessary or useful to
perform the services contemplated by this Agreement.

     4. Obligations of Trust.  The Trust shall have the following obligations
under this Agreement:

          (a) to keep JCM continuously and fully informed as to the composition
     of its investment portfolio and the nature of all of its assets and
     liabilities from time to time;

          (b) to furnish JCM with a certified copy of any financial statement or
     report prepared for it by certified or independent public accountants and
     with copies of any financial statements or reports made to its shareholders
     or to any governmental body or securities exchange;

          (c) to furnish JCM with any further materials or information which JCM
     may reasonably request to enable it to perform its function under this
     Agreement; and

          (d) to compensate JCM for its services and reimburse JCM for its
     expenses incurred hereunder in accordance with the provisions hereof.

                                       E-2


     5. Compensation.

BALANCED PORTFOLIO

     The Trust shall pay to JCM for its investment advisory services a fee,
calculated and payable for each day that this Agreement is in effect, of 1/365
of 0.55% of the daily closing net asset value of the Fund (1/366 of 0.55% of the
daily closing net asset value of the Fund in a leap year). The fee shall be paid
monthly.

FOREIGN STOCK PORTFOLIO, FORTY PORTFOLIO GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES PORTFOLIO, GLOBAL
TECHNOLOGY PORTFOLIO, INTERNATIONAL GROWTH PORTFOLIO, LARGE CAP GROWTH
PORTFOLIO, AND MID CAP GROWTH PORTFOLIO

     The Trust shall pay to JCM for its investment advisory services a fee,
calculated and payable for each day that this Agreement is in effect, of 1/365
of 0.64% of the daily closing net asset value of the Fund (1/366 of 0.64% of the
daily closing net asset value of the Fund in a leap year). The fee shall be paid
monthly.

CORE EQUITY PORTFOLIO AND WORLDWIDE GROWTH PORTFOLIO

     The Trust shall pay to JCM for its investment advisory services a fee,
calculated and payable for each day that this Agreement is in effect, of 1/365
of 0.60% of the daily closing net asset value of the Fund (1/366 of 0.60% of the
daily closing net asset value of the Fund in a leap year). The fee shall be paid
monthly.

GROWTH AND INCOME PORTFOLIO

     The Trust shall pay to JCM for its investment advisory services a fee,
calculated and payable for each day that this Agreement is in effect, of 1/365
of 0.62% of the daily closing net asset value of the Fund (1/366 of 0.62% of the
daily closing net asset value of the Fund in a leap year). The fee shall be paid
monthly.

FLEXIBLE BOND PORTFOLIO

     The Trust shall pay to JCM for its investment advisory services a fee,
calculated and payable for each day that this Agreement is in effect, of 1/365
of 0.55% of the first $300,000,000 of the daily closing net asset value of the
Fund, plus 1/365 of 0.45% of the daily closing net asset value in excess of
$300,000,000 (or 1/366 of the daily closing net asset value of either rate in a
leap year). The fee shall be paid monthly.

     6. Expenses Borne by JCM.  In addition to the expenses which JCM may incur
in the performance of its investment advisory functions under this Agreement,
and the expenses which it may expressly undertake to incur and pay under other

                                       E-3


agreements with the Trust or otherwise, JCM shall incur and pay the following
expenses relating to the Fund's operations without reimbursement from the Fund:

          (a) Reasonable compensation, fees and related expenses of the Trust's
     officers and its Trustees, except for such Trustees who are not "interested
     persons," as defined in the 1940 Act, of JCM; and

          (b) Rental of offices of the Trust.

     7. Expenses Borne by the Trust.  The Trust assumes and shall pay all
expenses incidental to its organization, operations and business not
specifically assumed or agreed to be paid by JCM pursuant to Sections 3 and 6
hereof, including, but not limited to, investment adviser fees; any
compensation, fees, or reimbursements which the Trust pays to its Trustees who
are not "interested persons," as defined in the 1940 Act, of JCM; compensation
of the Fund's custodian, transfer agent, registrar and dividend disbursing
agent; legal, accounting, audit and printing expenses; administrative, clerical,
recordkeeping and bookkeeping expenses; brokerage commissions and all other
expenses in connection with execution of portfolio transactions (including any
appropriate commissions paid to JCM or its affiliates for effecting exchange
listed, over-the-counter or other securities transactions); interest; all
federal, state and local taxes (including stamp, excise, income and franchise
taxes); costs of stock certificates and expenses of delivering such certificates
to purchasers thereof; expenses of local representation in Delaware; expenses of
shareholders' meetings and of preparing, printing and distributing proxy
statements, notices, and reports to shareholders; expenses of preparing and
filing reports and tax returns with federal and state regulatory authorities;
all expenses incurred in complying with all federal and state laws and the laws
of any foreign country applicable to the issue, offer, or sale of shares of the
Fund, including, but not limited to, all costs involved in the registration or
qualification of shares of the Fund for sale in any jurisdiction, the costs of
portfolio pricing services and compliance systems, and all costs involved in
preparing, printing and mailing prospectuses and statements of additional
information to Fund shareholders; and all fees, dues and other expenses incurred
by the Trust in connection with the membership of the Trust in any trade
association or other investment company organization. To the extent that JCM
shall perform any of the above described administrative and clerical functions,
including transfer agency, registry, dividend disbursing, recordkeeping,
bookkeeping, accounting and blue sky monitoring and registration functions, and
the preparation of reports and returns, the Trust shall pay to JCM compensation
for, or reimburse JCM for its expenses incurred in connection with, such
services as JCM and the Trust shall agree from time to time, any other provision
of this Agreement notwithstanding.

     8. Termination.  This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without
penalty, by the Trustees of the Trust, or by the shareholders of the Fund acting
by vote of at least a majority of its outstanding voting securities, provided in
either case

                                       E-4


that sixty (60) days advance written notice of termination be given to JCM at
its principal place of business. This Agreement may be terminated by JCM at any
time, without penalty, by giving sixty (60) days advance written notice of
termination to the Trust, addressed to its principal place of business. The
Trust agrees that, consistent with the terms of the Trust Instrument, the Trust
shall cease to use the name "Janus" in connection with the Fund as soon as
reasonably practicable following any termination of this Agreement if JCM does
not continue to provide investment advice to the Fund after such termination.

     9. Assignment.  This Agreement shall terminate automatically in the event
of any assignment of this Agreement.

     10. Term.  This Agreement shall continue in effect until [JANUARY 1, 2007]
unless sooner terminated in accordance with its terms, and shall continue in
effect from year to year thereafter only so long as such continuance is
specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of a majority of the
Trustees of the Trust who are not parties hereto or interested persons of any
such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the
approval of the terms of such renewal, and (b) either the Trustees of the Trust
or the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of
the Fund. The annual approvals provided for herein shall be effective to
continue this Agreement from year to year if given within a period beginning not
more than ninety (90) days prior to [JANUARY 1] of each applicable year,
notwithstanding the fact that more than three hundred sixty-five (365) days may
have elapsed since the date on which such approval was last given.

     11. Amendments.  This Agreement may be amended by the parties only if such
amendment is specifically approved (i) by a majority of the Trustees, including
a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons (as that phrase is
defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of any party to this Agreement and,
if required by applicable law, (ii) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
outstanding voting securities of the Fund (as that phrase is defined in Section
2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act).

     12. Other Series.  The Trustees shall determine the basis for making an
appropriate allocation of the Trust's expenses (other than those directly
attributable to the Fund) between the Fund and the other series of the Trust.

     13. Limitation of Personal Liability.  All the parties hereto acknowledge
and agree that all liabilities of the Trust arising, directly or indirectly,
under this Agreement, of any and every nature whatsoever, shall be satisfied
solely out of the assets of the Fund and that no Trustee, officer or holder of
shares of beneficial interest of the Trust shall be personally liable for any of
the foregoing liabilities. The Trust Instrument describes in detail the
respective responsibilities and limitations on liability of the Trustees,
officers and holders of shares of beneficial interest of the Trust.

                                       E-5


     14. Limitation of Liability of JCM.  JCM shall not be liable for any error
of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss arising out of any investment or
for any act or omission taken with respect to the Trust, except for willful
misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties, or
by reason of reckless disregard of its obligations and duties hereunder and
except to the extent otherwise provided by law. As used in this Section 15,
"JCM" shall include any affiliate of JCM performing services for the Trust
contemplated hereunder and directors, officers and employees of JCM and such
affiliates.

     15. Activities of JCM.  The services of JCM to the Trust hereunder are not
to be deemed to be exclusive, and JCM and its affiliates are free to render
services to other parties. It is understood that trustees, officers and
shareholders of the Trust are or may become interested in JCM as directors,
officers and shareholders of JCM, that directors, officers, employees and
shareholders of JCM are or may become similarly interested in the Trust, and
that JCM may become interested in the Trust as a shareholder or otherwise.

     16. Certain Definitions.  The terms "vote of a majority of the outstanding
voting securities," "assignment" and "interested persons" when used herein,
shall have the respective meanings specified in the 1940 Act, as now in effect
or hereafter amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, subject to such
orders, exemptions and interpretations as may be issued by the Securities and
Exchange Commission under said Act and as may be then in effect.

     17. Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Colorado (without giving effect to the conflicts of
laws principles thereof) and the 1940 Act. To the extent that the applicable
laws of the State of Colorado conflict with the applicable provisions of the
1940 Act, the latter shall control.

     This Agreement shall supercede all prior investment advisory agreements
entered into between JCM and the Trust, on behalf of the Fund.

                                       E-6


     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused their duly authorized officers
to execute this Investment Advisory Agreement as of the date and year first
above written.

                                       JANUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

                                       By:
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          Chief Financial Officer and Senior
                                           Vice President

                                       JANUS ASPEN SERIES

                                       By:
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          President and Chief Executive Officer

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                                                                       EXHIBIT F

                  FORM OF PROPOSED AMENDED ADVISORY AGREEMENT
                           FOR MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

                               JANUS ASPEN SERIES

                     FORM OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

                             MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO

     THIS INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made this 3rd day
of April, 2002, [AS AMENDED JANUARY 1, 2006], between JANUS ASPEN SERIES, a
Delaware business trust (the "Trust"), and JANUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company ("JCM").

                                  WITNESSETH:

     WHEREAS, the Trust is registered as an open-end management investment
company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"),
and has registered its shares for public offering under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"); and

     WHEREAS, the Trust is authorized to create separate funds, each with its
own separate investment portfolio of which the beneficial interests are
represented by a separate series of shares; one of such funds created by the
Trust being designated as the Money Market Portfolio (the "Fund"); and

     WHEREAS, the Trust and JCM deem it mutually advantageous that JCM should be
appointed as investment adviser of the Fund.

     NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

     1. Investment Advisory Services.  JCM shall determine the securities or
other assets to be purchased, sold or held and shall place orders for the
purchase or sale of such securities or other assets. JCM shall furnish
continuous advice and recommendations to the Fund, and have authority to act
with respect thereto, as to the acquisition, holding, or disposition of any or
all of the securities or other assets which the Fund may own or contemplate
acquiring from time to time. JCM shall give due consideration to the investment
policies and restrictions and the other statements concerning the Fund in the
Trust Instrument, bylaws, and registration statements under the 1940 Act and the
1933 Act, and to the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended from
time to time, applicable to the Fund as a regulated investment company and as a
funding vehicle for variable insurance contracts. In addition, JCM shall cause
its officers to attend meetings and furnish oral or written reports, as the
Trust may reasonably require, in order to keep the

                                       F-1


Trustees and appropriate officers of the Trust fully informed as to the
condition of the investment portfolio of the Fund.

     2. Other Services.  JCM is hereby authorized (to the extent the Trust has
not otherwise contracted) but not obligated (to the extent it so notifies the
Trustees at least 60 days in advance), to perform (or arrange for the
performance by affiliates of) the management and administrative services
necessary for the operation of the Fund. JCM is specifically authorized, on
behalf of the Trust, to conduct relations with custodians, depositories,
transfer and pricing agents, accountants, attorneys, underwriters, brokers and
dealers, corporate fiduciaries, insurance company separate accounts, insurers,
banks and such other persons in any such other capacity deemed by JCM to be
necessary or desirable. JCM shall generally monitor and report to Fund officers
the Fund's compliance with investment policies and restrictions as set forth in
the currently effective prospectus and statement of additional information
relating to the shares of the Fund under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
JCM shall make reports to the Trustees of its performance of services hereunder
upon request therefor and furnish advice and recommendations with respect to
such other aspects of the business and affairs of the Fund as it shall determine
to be desirable. JCM is also authorized, subject to review by the Trustees, to
furnish such other services as JCM shall from time to time determine to be
necessary or useful to perform the services contemplated by this Agreement.

     3. Obligations of Trust.  The Trust shall have the following obligations
under this Agreement:

          (a) to keep JCM continuously and fully informed as to the composition
     of its investment portfolio and the nature of all of its assets and
     liabilities from time to time;

          (b) to furnish JCM with a certified copy of any financial statement or
     report prepared for it by certified or independent public accountants and
     with copies of any financial statements or reports made to its shareholders
     or to any governmental body or securities exchange;

          (c) to furnish JCM with any further materials or information which JCM
     may reasonably request to enable it to perform its function under this
     Agreement; and

          (d) to compensate JCM for its services and reimburse JCM for its
     expenses incurred hereunder in accordance with the provisions hereof.

     4. Compensation.  The Trust shall pay to JCM for its investment advisory
services a fee, calculated and payable for each day that this Agreement is in
effect, of 1/365 of 0.25% of the aggregate closing net asset value of the shares
of the Fund for each day of such month.

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     5. Expenses Borne by JCM.  In addition to the expenses which JCM may incur
in the performance of its investment advisory functions under this Agreement,
and the expenses which it may expressly undertake to incur and pay under other
agreements with the Trust or otherwise, JCM shall incur and pay the following
expenses relating to the Fund's operations without reimbursement from the Fund:

          (a) Reasonable compensation, fees and related expenses of the Trust's
     officers and its Trustees, except for such Trustees who are not interested
     persons of JCM; and

          (b) Rental of offices of the Trust.

     6. Expenses Borne by the Trust.  The Trust assumes and shall pay all
expenses incidental to its organization, operations and business not
specifically assumed or agreed to be paid by JCM pursuant to Sections 2 and 5
hereof, including, but not limited to, investment adviser fees; any
compensation, fees, or reimbursements which the Trust pays to its Trustees who
are not interested persons of JCM; compensation of the Fund's custodian,
transfer agent, registrar and dividend disbursing agent; legal, accounting,
audit and printing expenses; administrative, clerical, recordkeeping and
bookkeeping expenses; brokerage commissions and all other expenses in connection
with execution of portfolio transactions (including any appropriate commissions
paid to JCM or its affiliates for effecting exchange listed, over-the-counter or
other securities transactions); interest; all federal, state and local taxes
(including stamp, excise, income and franchise taxes); costs of stock
certificates and expenses of delivering such certificates to purchasers thereof;
expenses of local representation in Delaware; expenses of shareholders' meetings
and of preparing, printing and distributing proxy statements, notices, and
reports to shareholders; expenses of preparing and filing reports and tax
returns with federal and state regulatory authorities; all expenses incurred in
complying with all federal and state laws and the laws of any foreign country
applicable to the issue, offer, or sale of shares of the Fund, including, but
not limited to, all costs involved in the registration or qualification of
shares of the Fund for sale in any jurisdiction, the costs of portfolio pricing
services and compliance systems, and all costs involved in preparing, printing
and mailing prospectuses and statements of additional information of the Fund;
and all fees, dues and other expenses incurred by the Trust in connection with
the membership of the Trust in any trade association or other investment company
organization. To the extent that JCM shall perform any of the above described
administrative and clerical functions, including transfer agency, registry,
dividend disbursing, recordkeeping, bookkeeping, accounting and blue sky
monitoring and registration functions, and the preparation of reports and
returns, the Trust shall pay to JCM compensation for, or reimburse JCM for its
expenses incurred in connection with, such services as JCM and the Trust shall
agree from time to time, any other provision of this Agreement notwithstanding.

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     7. Termination.  This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without
penalty, by the Trustees of the Trust, or by the shareholders of the Fund acting
by vote of at least a majority of its outstanding voting securities, provided in
either case that sixty (60) days advance written notice of termination be given
to JCM at its principal place of business. This Agreement may be terminated by
JCM at any time, without penalty, by giving sixty (60) days advance written
notice of termination to the Trust, addressed to its principal place of
business. The Trust agrees that, consistent with the terms of the Trust
Instrument, the Trust shall cease to use the name "Janus" in connection with the
Fund as soon as reasonably practicable following any termination of this
Agreement if JCM does not continue to provide investment advice to the Fund
after such termination.

     8. Assignment.  This Agreement shall terminate automatically in the event
of any assignment of this Agreement.

     9. Term.  This Agreement shall continue in effect until [JANUARY 1, 2007],
unless sooner terminated in accordance with its terms, and shall continue in
effect from year to year thereafter only so long as such continuance is
specifically approved at least annually by the vote of a majority of the
Trustees of the Trust who are not parties hereto or interested persons of any
such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the
approval of the terms of such renewal, and by either the Trustees of the Trust
or the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of
the Fund. The annual approvals provided for herein shall be effective to
continue this Agreement from year to year if given within a period beginning not
more than ninety (90) days prior to [JANUARY 1] of each applicable year,
notwithstanding the fact that more than three hundred sixty-five (365) days may
have elapsed since the date on which such approval was last given.

     10. Amendments.  This Agreement may be amended by the parties only if such
amendment is specifically approved (i) by a majority of the Trustees, including
a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons (as that phrase is
defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of JCM and, if required by
applicable law, (ii) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding
voting securities of the Fund (as that phrase is defined in Section 2(a)(42) of
the 1940 Act).

     11. Other Series.  The Trustees shall determine the basis for making an
appropriate allocation of the Trust's expenses (other than those directly
attributable to the Fund) between the Fund and the other series of the Trust.

     12. Limitation of Personal Liability.  All the parties hereto acknowledge
and agree that all liabilities of the Trust arising, directly or indirectly,
under this Agreement, of any and every nature whatsoever, shall be satisfied
solely out of the assets of the Fund and that no Trustee, officer or holder of
shares of beneficial interest of the Trust shall be personally liable for any of
the foregoing liabilities. The Trust Instrument describes in detail the
respective responsibilities and limitations on

                                       F-4


liability of the Trustees, officers and holders of shares of beneficial interest
of the Trust.

     13. Limitation of Liability of JCM.  JCM shall not be liable for any error
of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss arising out of any investment or
for any act or omission taken with respect to the Trust, except for willful
misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties, or
by reason of reckless disregard of its obligations and duties hereunder and
except to the extent otherwise provided by law. As used in this Section 14,
"JCM" shall include any affiliate of JCM performing services for the Trust
contemplated hereunder and directors, officers and employees of JCM and such
affiliates.

     14. Activities of JCM.  The services of JCM to the Trust hereunder are not
to be deemed to be exclusive, and JCM and its affiliates are free to render
services to other parties. It is understood that trustees, officers and
shareholders of the Trust are or may become interested in JCM as directors,
officers and shareholders of JCM, that directors, officers, employees and
shareholders of JCM are or may become similarly interested in the Trust, and
that JCM may become interested in the Trust as a shareholder or otherwise.

     15. Certain Definitions.  The terms "vote of a majority of the outstanding
voting securities," "assignment" and "interested persons" when used herein,
shall have the respective meanings specified in the 1940 Act, as now in effect
or hereafter amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, subject to such
orders, exemptions and interpretations as may be issued by the Securities and
Exchange Commission under said Act and as may be then in effect.

                                       F-5


     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused their duly authorized officers
to execute this Investment Advisory Agreement as of the date and year first
above written.

                                       JANUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

                                       By:
                                          --------------------------------------

                                       JANUS ASPEN SERIES

                                       By:
                                          --------------------------------------

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                                                                       EXHIBIT G

                    PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF JCM AND

                          THEIR PRINCIPAL OCCUPATIONS

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                                 POSITION(S) WITH ADVISER
NAME                         ADVISER/AFFILIATED ENTITY NAME        OR AFFILIATED ENTITY
- ----                         ------------------------------      ------------------------
                                                           
Robin C. Beery...........  Janus Capital Group Inc.              Chief Marketing Officer
                                                                 and Executive Vice
                                                                 President

                           Janus Capital Management LLC          Chief Marketing Officer
                                                                 and Executive Vice
                                                                 President

                           The Janus Foundation                  President and Director

                           Janus Services LLC                    President

Gary D. Black............  Janus Capital Group Inc.              Chief Investment Officer,
                                                                 President and Director

                           Janus Capital Management LLC          Chief Investment Officer
                                                                 and President

                           Janus Management Holdings Corp.       Executive Vice President

                           Bay Isle Financial LLC                President

                           Enhanced Investment Technologies,     Working Director
                           LLC

John H. Bluher...........  Janus Capital Group Inc.              General Counsel, Chief
                                                                 Public Affairs Officer
                                                                 and Executive Vice
                                                                 President

                           Janus Capital Management LLC          Chief Public Affairs
                                                                 Officer and Executive
                                                                 Vice President

                           Janus Management Holdings Corp.       General Counsel, Chief
                                                                 Public Affairs Officer
                                                                 and Executive Vice
                                                                 President

                           Janus Services LLC                    Executive Vice President

                           Capital Group Partners, Inc.          Director

                           Enhanced Investment Technologies,     Vice President
                           LLC

Dominic Martellaro.......  Janus Capital Group Inc.              Executive Vice President

                           Janus Capital Management LLC          Executive Vice President

                           Janus Capital Trust Manager Limited   Director

                           Janus Services LLC                    Executive Vice President

                           Janus World Funds                     Director

David R. Martin..........  Janus Capital Group Inc.              Chief Financial Officer
                                                                 and Executive Vice
                                                                 President

                           Janus Capital Management LLC          Chief Financial Officer
                                                                 and Executive Vice
                                                                 President

                           Janus International Limited           Chief Financial Officer
                                                                 and Executive Vice
                                                                 President

                           Janus Management Holdings Corp.       Chief Financial Officer
                                                                 and Executive Vice
                                                                 President

                           Janus Services LLC                    Chief Financial Officer
                                                                 and Executive Vice
                                                                 President
</Table>

                                       G-1


<Table>
<Caption>
                                                                 POSITION(S) WITH ADVISER
NAME                         ADVISER/AFFILIATED ENTITY NAME        OR AFFILIATED ENTITY
- ----                         ------------------------------      ------------------------
                                                           

Steven L. Scheid.........  Janus Capital Group Inc.              Chief Executive Officer,
                                                                 Director and Chairman of
                                                                 the Board

                           Janus Capital Management LLC          Chief Executive Officer

                           Enhanced Investment Technologies,     Working Director
                           LLC

John Zimmerman...........  Janus Capital Group Inc.              Executive Vice President

                           Janus Capital Management LLC          Executive Vice President

                           Enhanced Investment Technologies,     Working Director
                           LLC
</Table>

                                       G-2


                                                                       EXHIBIT H

                    OTHER FUNDS MANAGED BY JCM WITH SIMILAR
                             INVESTMENT OBJECTIVES

     The following table provides information regarding other funds managed by
JCM having a similar investment objective as the Funds. The table shows such
fund's asset size as of June 30, 2005, the rate of compensation paid to JCM by
that fund and whether JCM has contractually agreed to waive or reduce
compensation it receives from that fund.

<Table>
<Caption>
                                                              ANNUAL RATE OF     FEE WAIVERS OR
FUND                         OBJECTIVE         ASSET SIZE      COMPENSATION        REDUCTIONS
- ----                         ---------         ----------   ------------------   --------------
                                                                     
Equity Funds

Balanced Portfolio...  Seeks long-term          2,248.2                  0.55%         N/A
                       capital growth,
                       consistent with
                       preservation of
                       capital and balanced
                       by current income.

Core Equity
  Portfolio..........  Seeks long-term             10.9                  0.60%       1.20%
                       growth of capital.

Foreign Stock
  Portfolio..........  Seeks long-term             16.7                  0.64%       1.24%
                       growth of capital.

Forty Portfolio......  Seeks long-term            939.9                  0.64%         N/A
                       growth of capital.

Global Life Sciences
  Portfolio..........  Seeks long-term             35.2                  0.64%       1.24%
                       growth of capital.

Global Technology
  Portfolio..........  Seeks long-term            153.8                  0.64%       1.24%
                       growth of capital.

Growth & Income
  Portfolio..........  Seeks long-term            135.4                  0.62%         N/A
                       capital growth and
                       current income.

International Growth
  Portfolio..........  Seeks long-term          1,017.4                  0.64%         N/A
                       growth of capital.

Large Cap Growth
  Portfolio..........  Seeks long-term            910.4                  0.64%         N/A
                       growth of capital in
                       a manner consistent
                       with the preservation
                       of capital.

Mid Cap Growth
  Portfolio..........  Seeks long-term            750.2                  0.64%         N/A
                       growth of capital.

Mid Cap Value
  Portfolio..........  Seeks capital               46.3                  0.64%       1.24%
                       appreciation.
</Table>

                                       H-1


<Table>
<Caption>
                                                              ANNUAL RATE OF     FEE WAIVERS OR
FUND                         OBJECTIVE         ASSET SIZE      COMPENSATION        REDUCTIONS
- ----                         ---------         ----------   ------------------   --------------
                                                                     

Risk-Managed Core
  Portfolio..........  Seeks long-term             18.0                  0.50%       1.10%
                       growth of capital.

Risk-Managed Growth
  Portfolio..........  Seeks long-term             10.5                  0.50%       1.10%
                       growth of capital.

Small Company Value
  Portfolio..........  Seeks capital                3.1                  0.74%       1.34%
                       appreciation.

Worldwide Growth
  Portfolio..........  Seeks long-term          1,703.5                  0.60%         N/A
                       growth of capital in
                       a manner consistent
                       with the preservation
                       of capital.


Income Funds

Flexible Bond
  Portfolio..........  Seeks to obtain            329.9     First $300 Million       0.90%
                       maximum total return,                             0.55%
                       consistent with                       Over $300 Million
                       preservation of                                   0.45%
                       capital.


Money Market Funds

Money Market
  Portfolio..........  Seeks maximum current       12.6                  0.25%       0.50%
                       income to the extent
                       consistent with
                       stability of capital.
</Table>

                                       H-2


                                                                       EXHIBIT I

                       FORM OF NEW ADVISORY AGREEMENT FOR
                           WORLDWIDE GROWTH PORTFOLIO

                               JANUS ASPEN SERIES

                     FORM OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

                           WORLDWIDE GROWTH PORTFOLIO

     THIS INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made this [1ST DAY
OF JANUARY, 2006], between JANUS ASPEN SERIES, a Delaware statutory trust (the
"Trust"), and JANUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
("JCM").

                                  WITNESSETH:

     WHEREAS, the Trust is registered as an open-end management investment
company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"),
and has registered its shares for public offering under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"); and

     WHEREAS, the Trust is authorized to create separate funds, each with its
own separate investment portfolio of which the beneficial interests are
represented by a separate series of shares; one of such funds created by the
Trust being designated as the Worldwide Growth Portfolio (the "Fund"); and

     WHEREAS, the Trust and JCM deem it mutually advantageous that JCM should be
appointed as investment adviser of the Fund.

     NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

     1. Appointment.  The Trust hereby appoints JCM as investment adviser and
manager with respect to the Fund for the period and on the terms set forth in
this Agreement. JCM hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to render the
services herein set forth, for the compensation herein provided.

     2. Investment Advisory Services.  JCM shall determine the securities or
other assets to be purchased, sold or held and shall place orders for the
purchase or sale of such securities or other assets with brokers, dealers or
others. JCM shall furnish continuous advice and recommendations to the Fund, and
have authority to act with respect thereto, as to the acquisition, holding, or
disposition of any or all of the securities or other assets which the Fund may
own or contemplate acquiring from time to time. JCM shall give due consideration
to the investment policies and restrictions and the other statements concerning
the Fund in the Trust Instrument, bylaws, and registration statements under the
1940 Act and the 1933 Act, and to the

                                       I-1


provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended from time to time,
applicable to the Fund as a regulated investment company and as a funding
vehicle for variable insurance contracts. In addition, JCM shall cause its
officers to attend meetings and furnish oral or written reports, as the Trust
may reasonably require, in order to keep the Trustees and appropriate officers
of the Trust fully informed as to the condition of the investment portfolio of
the Fund.

     3. Other Services.  JCM is hereby authorized (to the extent the Trust has
not otherwise contracted) but not obligated (to the extent it so notifies the
Trustees at least 60 days in advance), to perform (or arrange for the
performance by affiliates of) the management and administrative services
necessary for the operation of the Fund. JCM is specifically authorized, on
behalf of the Trust, to conduct relations with custodians, depositories,
transfer and pricing agents, accountants, attorneys, underwriters, brokers and
dealers, corporate fiduciaries, insurance company separate accounts, insurers,
banks and such other persons in any such other capacity deemed by JCM to be
necessary or desirable. JCM shall generally monitor and report to Fund officers
the Fund's compliance with investment policies and restrictions as set forth in
the currently effective prospectus and statement of additional information
relating to the shares of the Fund under the 1933 Act. JCM shall make reports to
the Trustees of its performance of services hereunder upon request therefor and
furnish advice and recommendations with respect to such other aspects of the
business and affairs of the Fund as it shall determine to be desirable. JCM is
also authorized, subject to review by the Trustees, to furnish such other
services as JCM shall from time to time determine to be necessary or useful to
perform the services contemplated by this Agreement.

     4. Obligations of Trust.  The Trust shall have the following obligations
under this Agreement:

          (a) to keep JCM continuously and fully informed as to the composition
     of its investment portfolio and the nature of all of its assets and
     liabilities from time to time;

          (b) to furnish JCM with a certified copy of any financial statement or
     report prepared for it by certified or independent public accountants and
     with copies of any financial statements or reports made to its shareholders
     or to any governmental body or securities exchange;

          (c) to furnish JCM with any further materials or information which JCM
     may reasonably request to enable it to perform its function under this
     Agreement; and

          (d) to compensate JCM for its services and reimburse JCM for its
     expenses incurred hereunder in accordance with the provisions hereof.

                                       I-2


     5. Compensation.  The Trust shall pay to JCM for its investment advisory
services a monthly base fee of 1/12 of 0.60% of the average daily closing net
asset value of the Fund, adjusted by a performance fee as set forth in Schedule
A. For any period less than a month during which this Agreement is in effect,
the base fee shall be prorated according to the proportion which such period
bears to a full month of 28, 29, 30 or 31 days, as the case may be.

     6. Expenses Borne by JCM.  In addition to the expenses which JCM may incur
in the performance of its investment advisory functions under this Agreement,
and the expenses which it may expressly undertake to incur and pay under other
agreements with the Trust or otherwise, JCM shall incur and pay the following
expenses relating to the Fund's operations without reimbursement from the Fund:

          (a) Reasonable compensation, fees and related expenses of the Trust's
     officers and its Trustees, except for such Trustees who are not "interested
     persons," as defined in the 1940 Act, of JCM; and

          (b) Rental of offices of the Trust.

     7. Expenses Borne by the Trust.  The Trust assumes and shall pay all
expenses incidental to its organization, operations and business not
specifically assumed or agreed to be paid by JCM pursuant to Sections 3 and 6
hereof, including, but not limited to, investment adviser fees; any
compensation, fees, or reimbursements which the Trust pays to its Trustees who
are not "interested persons," as defined in the 1940 Act, of JCM; compensation
of the Fund's custodian, transfer agent, registrar and dividend disbursing
agent; legal, accounting, audit and printing expenses; administrative, clerical,
recordkeeping and bookkeeping expenses; brokerage commissions and all other
expenses in connection with execution of portfolio transactions (including any
appropriate commissions paid to JCM or its affiliates for effecting exchange
listed, over-the-counter or other securities transactions); interest; all
federal, state and local taxes (including stamp, excise, income and franchise
taxes); costs of stock certificates and expenses of delivering such certificates
to purchasers thereof; expenses of local representation in Delaware; expenses of
shareholders' meetings and of preparing, printing and distributing proxy
statements, notices, and reports to shareholders; expenses of preparing and
filing reports and tax returns with federal and state regulatory authorities;
all expenses incurred in complying with all federal and state laws and the laws
of any foreign country applicable to the issue, offer, or sale of shares of the
Fund, including, but not limited to, all costs involved in the registration or
qualification of shares of the Fund for sale in any jurisdiction, the costs of
portfolio pricing services and compliance systems, and all costs involved in
preparing, printing and mailing prospectuses and statements of additional
information to Fund shareholders; and all fees, dues and other expenses incurred
by the Trust in connection with the membership of the Trust in any trade
association or other investment company organization. To the extent that JCM
shall perform any of the above described

                                       I-3


administrative and clerical functions, including transfer agency, registry,
dividend disbursing, recordkeeping, bookkeeping, accounting and blue sky
monitoring and registration functions, and the preparation of reports and
returns, the Trust shall pay to JCM compensation for, or reimburse JCM for its
expenses incurred in connection with, such services as JCM and the Trust shall
agree from time to time, any other provision of this Agreement notwithstanding.

     8. Termination.  This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without
penalty, by the Trustees of the Trust, or by the shareholders of the Fund acting
by vote of at least a majority of its outstanding voting securities, provided in
either case that sixty (60) days advance written notice of termination be given
to JCM at its principal place of business. This Agreement may be terminated by
JCM at any time, without penalty, by giving sixty (60) days advance written
notice of termination to the Trust, addressed to its principal place of
business. The Trust agrees that, consistent with the terms of the Trust
Instrument, the Trust shall cease to use the name "Janus" in connection with the
Fund as soon as reasonably practicable following any termination of this
Agreement if JCM does not continue to provide investment advice to the Fund
after such termination.

     9. Assignment.  This Agreement shall terminate automatically in the event
of any assignment of this Agreement.

     10. Term.  This Agreement shall continue in effect until [JANUARY 1, 2007],
unless sooner terminated in accordance with its terms, and shall continue in
effect from year to year thereafter only so long as such continuance is
specifically approved at least annually by (a) the vote of a majority of the
Trustees of the Trust who are not parties hereto or interested persons of any
such party, cast in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the
approval of the terms of such renewal, and (b) either the Trustees of the Trust
or the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of
the Fund. The annual approvals provided for herein shall be effective to
continue this Agreement from year to year if given within a period beginning not
more than ninety (90) days prior to [JANUARY 1] of each applicable year,
notwithstanding the fact that more than three hundred sixty-five (365) days may
have elapsed since the date on which such approval was last given.

     11. Amendments.  This Agreement may be amended by the parties only if such
amendment is specifically approved (i) by a majority of the Trustees, including
a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons (as that phrase is
defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of any party to this Agreement and,
if required by applicable law, (ii) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
outstanding voting securities of the Fund (as that phrase is defined in Section
2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act).

                                       I-4


     12. Other Series.  The Trustees shall determine the basis for making an
appropriate allocation of the Trust's expenses (other than those directly
attributable to the Fund) between the Fund and the other series of the Trust.

     13. Limitation of Personal Liability.  All the parties hereto acknowledge
and agree that all liabilities of the Trust arising, directly or indirectly,
under this Agreement, of any and every nature whatsoever, shall be satisfied
solely out of the assets of the Fund and that no Trustee, officer or holder of
shares of beneficial interest of the Trust shall be personally liable for any of
the foregoing liabilities. The Trust Instrument describes in detail the
respective responsibilities and limitations on liability of the Trustees,
officers and holders of shares of beneficial interest of the Trust.

     14. Limitation of Liability of JCM.  JCM shall not be liable for any error
of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss arising out of any investment or
for any act or omission taken with respect to the Trust, except for willful
misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties, or
by reason of reckless disregard of its obligations and duties hereunder and
except to the extent otherwise provided by law. As used in this Section 15,
"JCM" shall include any affiliate of JCM performing services for the Trust
contemplated hereunder and directors, officers and employees of JCM and such
affiliates.

     15. Activities of JCM.  The services of JCM to the Trust hereunder are not
to be deemed to be exclusive, and JCM and its affiliates are free to render
services to other parties. It is understood that trustees, officers and
shareholders of the Trust are or may become interested in JCM as directors,
officers and shareholders of JCM, that directors, officers, employees and
shareholders of JCM are or may become similarly interested in the Trust, and
that JCM may become interested in the Trust as a shareholder or otherwise.

     16. Certain Definitions.  The terms "vote of a majority of the outstanding
voting securities," "assignment" and "interested persons" when used herein,
shall have the respective meanings specified in the 1940 Act, as now in effect
or hereafter amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, subject to such
orders, exemptions and interpretations as may be issued by the Securities and
Exchange Commission under said Act and as may be then in effect.

     17. Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Colorado (without giving effect to the conflicts of
laws principles thereof) and the 1940 Act. To the extent that the applicable
laws of the State of Colorado conflict with the applicable provisions of the
1940 Act, the latter shall control.

     This Agreement shall supercede all prior investment advisory agreements
entered into between JCM and the Trust, on behalf of the Fund.

                                       I-5


     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused their duly authorized officers
to execute this Investment Advisory Agreement as of the date and year first
above written.

                                       JANUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

                                       By:
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          Chief Financial Officer and Senior
                                           Vice President

                                       JANUS ASPEN SERIES

                                       By:
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          President and Chief Executive Officer

                                       I-6


                                   SCHEDULE A

                             PERFORMANCE ADJUSTMENT

     Beginning with the Base Fee payable for January 2006, the Base Fee shall be
adjusted monthly based upon the investment performance of the Fund's Service
Shares ("Class") in relation to the cumulative investment record of the Fund's
primary benchmark, the MSCI World Index (the "Index"), over the "Performance
Period" (such adjustment being referred to herein as the "Performance
Adjustment"). The "Performance Period" is defined as the shorter of (a) the
period from the date of this Agreement through the end of the month for which
the fee is being calculated, and (b) the 36 month period preceding the end of
the month for which the fee is being calculated.

     The Performance Adjustment shall be calculated by subtracting the
investment record of the Index from the investment performance of the Class. If
there is less than a 0.50% difference (plus or minus) between the investment
performance of the Class and the investment record of the Index, the Fund pays
JCM the Base Fee with no adjustments. If the difference between the investment
performance of the Class and the investment record of the Index is 0.50% or
greater during any measurement period, the Base Fee will be subject to an upward
or downward performance adjustment of 0.0125% for every 0.50% increment by which
the Class outperforms or under performs the Index. The maximum Performance
Adjustment (positive or negative) to the Fund is 0.15%. The Performance
Adjustment is applied against the Fund's average daily net assets during the
Performance Period.

     For purposes of computing the Base Fee and the Performance Adjustment, net
assets are averaged over different periods (average net assets during the
relevant month for the Base Fee versus average net assets during the Performance
Period for the Performance Adjustment).

     The average daily net asset value of the Fund, or any class thereof, shall
be determined in the manner set forth in the Trust's Amended and Restated Trust
Instrument, Bylaws and registration statement, each as may be amended from time
to time.

     The investment performance of the Class will be the sum of:

          (1) the change in the Class's net asset value ("NAV") per share during
     the Performance Period; plus

          (2) the value of the Class's cash distributions per share accumulated
     to the end of the Performance Period; plus

          (3) the value of capital gains taxes per share paid or payable on
     undistributed realized long-term capital gains accumulated to the end of
     the Performance Period;

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expressed as a percentage of the Class's NAV per share at the beginning of the
Performance Period. For this purpose, the value of distributions per share of
realized capital gains, of dividends per share paid from investment income and
of capital gains taxes per share paid or payable on undistributed realized
long-term capital gains shall be treated as reinvested in shares of the Class at
the NAV in effect at the close of business on the record date for the payment of
such distributions and dividends and the date on which provision is made for
such taxes, after giving effect to such distributions, dividends and taxes.

     The investment record of the Index will be the sum of:

          (1) the change in the level of the Index during the Performance
     Period; plus

          (2) the value, computed consistently with the Index, of cash
     distributions made by companies whose securities comprise the Index
     accumulated to the end of the Performance Period; expressed as a percentage
     of the Index level at the beginning of the Performance Period. For this
     purpose, cash distributions on the securities which comprise the Index
     shall be treated as reinvested in the index at least as frequently as the
     end of each calendar quarter following the payment of the dividend.

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                                                                       EXHIBIT J

                  FORM OF NEW PROPOSED ADVISORY AGREEMENT FOR
                          MID CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO AND
                          RISK-MANAGED CORE PORTFOLIO

                               JANUS ASPEN SERIES

                     FORM OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

                               [     ] PORTFOLIO

     THIS INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made this [1ST DAY
OF JANUARY, 2006] between JANUS ASPEN SERIES, a Delaware statutory trust (the
"Trust"), and JANUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company
("JCM").

                                  WITNESSETH:

     WHEREAS, the Trust is registered as an open-end management investment
company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"),
and has registered its shares for public offering under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"); and

     WHEREAS, the Trust is authorized to create separate funds, each with its
own separate investment portfolio of which the beneficial interests are
represented by a separate series of shares; one of such funds created by the
Trust being designated as the [     ] Portfolio (the "Fund"); and

     WHEREAS, the Trust and JCM deem it mutually advantageous that JCM should be
appointed as investment adviser to the Fund.

     NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree as follows:

     1. Appointment.  The Trust hereby appoints JCM as investment adviser and
manager with respect to the Fund for the period and on the terms set forth in
this Agreement. JCM hereby accepts such appointment and agrees to render the
services herein set forth, for the compensation herein provided.

     2. Investment Advisory Services.  JCM shall determine the securities or
other assets to be purchased, sold or held and shall place orders for the
purchase or sale of such securities or other assets with brokers, dealers or
others. JCM shall furnish continuous advice and recommendations to the Fund as
to the acquisition, holding, or disposition of any or all of the securities or
other assets which the Fund may own or contemplate acquiring from time to time.
JCM shall give due consideration to the investment policies and restrictions and
the other statements concerning the Fund in the Trust Instrument, bylaws, and
registration statements
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under the 1940 Act and the 1933 Act, and to the provisions of the Internal
Revenue Code, as amended from time to time, applicable to the Fund as a
regulated investment company and as a funding vehicle for variable insurance
contracts. In addition, JCM shall cause its officers to attend meetings and
furnish oral or written reports, as the Trust may reasonably require, in order
to keep the Trustees and appropriate officers of the Trust fully informed as to
the condition of the investment portfolio of the Fund, the investment
recommendations of JCM, and the investment considerations which have given rise
to those recommendations. Subject to the approval of the Trustees of the Trust
and, if required, the shareholders of the Fund, JCM is authorized to engage one
or more subadvisers in connection with JCM's duties and responsibilities under
this Agreement, which subadvisers may be affiliates of JCM.

     3. Other Services.  JCM is hereby authorized (to the extent the Trust has
not otherwise contracted) but not obligated (to the extent it so notifies the
Trustees at least 60 days in advance), to perform (or arrange for the
performance by affiliates of or duly appointed subadvisers or affiliates of) the
management and administrative services necessary for the operation of the Fund.
JCM is specifically authorized, on behalf of the Trust, to conduct relations
with custodians, depositories, transfer and pricing agents, accountants,
attorneys, underwriters, brokers and dealers, corporate fiduciaries, insurance
company separate accounts, insurers, banks and such other persons in any such
other capacity deemed by JCM to be necessary or desirable. JCM shall generally
monitor and report to Fund officers the Fund's compliance with investment
policies and restrictions as set forth in the currently effective prospectus and
statement of additional information relating to the shares of the Fund under the
1933 Act. JCM shall make reports to the Trustees of its performance of services
hereunder upon request therefor and furnish advice and recommendations with
respect to such other aspects of the business and affairs of the Fund as it
shall determine to be desirable. JCM is also authorized, subject to review by
the Trustees, to furnish such other services as JCM shall from time to time
determine to be necessary or useful to perform the services contemplated by this
Agreement.

     4. Obligations of Trust.  The Trust shall have the following obligations
under this Agreement:

          (a) to keep JCM continuously and fully informed as to the composition
     of its investment portfolio and the nature of all of its assets and
     liabilities from time to time;

          (b) to furnish JCM with a certified copy of any financial statement or
     report prepared for it by certified or independent public accountants and
     with copies of any financial statements or reports made to its shareholders
     or to any governmental body or securities exchange;

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MID CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO:

     (c) to furnish JCM with any further materials or information which JCM may
reasonably request to enable it to perform its function under this Agreement;

     (d) to compensate JCM for its services and reimburse JCM for its expenses
incurred hereunder in accordance with the provisions hereof; and

     (e) to compensate any subadviser engaged by JCM pursuant to the authority
granted in Section 2 hereof.

RISK-MANAGED CORE PORTFOLIO

     (c) to furnish JCM with any further materials or information which JCM may
reasonably request to enable it to perform its function under this Agreement;
and

     (d) to compensate JCM for its services and reimburse JCM for its expenses
incurred hereunder in accordance with the provisions hereof.

     5. Compensation.

MID CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO

     The Trust shall pay to JCM for its investment advisory services a monthly
base fee of 1/12 of 0.64% of the average daily closing net asset value of the
Fund, adjusted by a performance fee as set forth in Schedule A, provided that
any amounts due pursuant to Section 4(e) above shall be paid directly to such
subadviser by the Fund and shall reduce the amount payable to Janus hereunder.
For any period less than a month during which this Agreement is in effect, the
base fee shall be prorated according to the proportion which such period bears
to a full month of 28, 29, 30 or 31 days, as the case may be.

RISK-MANAGED CORE PORTFOLIO

     The Trust shall pay to JCM for its investment advisory services a monthly
base fee of 1/12 of 0.50% of the average daily closing net asset value of the
Fund, adjusted by a performance fee as set forth in Schedule A. For any period
less than a month during which this Agreement is in effect, the base fee shall
be prorated according to the proportion which such period bears to a full month
of 28, 29, 30 or 31 days, as the case may be.

     6. Expenses Borne by JCM.  In addition to the expenses which JCM may incur
in the performance of its investment advisory functions under this Agreement,
and the expenses which it may expressly undertake to incur and pay under other

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agreements with the Trust or otherwise, JCM shall incur and pay the following
expenses relating to the Fund's operations without reimbursement from the Fund:

MID CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO:

     (a) Reasonable compensation, fees and related expenses of the Trust's
officers and its Trustees, except for such Trustees who are not "interested
persons," as defined in the 1940 Act, of JCM; and

     (b) Rental of offices of the Trust.

RISK-MANAGED CORE PORTFOLIO

     (a) Reasonable compensation, fees and related expenses of the Trust's
officers and its Trustees, except for such Trustees who are not "interested
persons," as defined in the 1940 Act, of JCM;

     (c) Rental of offices of the Trust; and

     (d) Fees of any subadviser engaged by JCM pursuant to the authority granted
in Section 2 hereof.

     7. Expenses Borne by the Trust.  The Trust assumes and shall pay all
expenses incidental to its organization, operations and business not
specifically assumed or agreed to be paid by JCM pursuant to Sections 3 and 6
hereof, including, but not limited to, investment adviser fees; any
compensation, fees, or reimbursements which the Trust pays to its Trustees who
are not "interested persons," as defined in the 1940 Act, of JCM; compensation
of the Fund's custodian, transfer agent, registrar and dividend disbursing
agent; legal, accounting, audit and printing expenses; administrative, clerical,
recordkeeping and bookkeeping expenses; brokerage commissions and all other
expenses in connection with execution of portfolio transactions (including any
appropriate commissions paid to JCM or its affiliates for effecting exchange
listed, over-the-counter or other securities transactions); interest; all
federal, state and local taxes (including stamp, excise, income and franchise
taxes); costs of stock certificates and expenses of delivering such certificates
to purchasers thereof; expenses of local representation in Delaware; expenses of
shareholders' meetings and of preparing, printing and distributing proxy
statements, notices, and reports to shareholders; expenses of preparing and
filing reports and tax returns with federal and state regulatory authorities;
all expenses incurred in complying with all federal and state laws and the laws
of any foreign country applicable to the issue, offer, or sale of shares of the
Fund, including, but not limited to, all costs involved in the registration or
qualification of shares of the Fund for sale in any jurisdiction, the costs of
portfolio pricing services and compliance systems, and all costs involved in
preparing, printing and mailing prospectuses and statements of additional
information to Fund shareholders; and all fees, dues and other expenses incurred
by the Trust in connection with the
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membership of the Trust in any trade association or other investment company
organization.

     8. Termination.  This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without
penalty, by the Trustees of the Trust, or by the shareholders of the Fund acting
by vote of at least a majority of its outstanding voting securities, provided in
either case that sixty (60) days advance written notice of termination be given
to JCM at its principal place of business. This Agreement may be terminated by
JCM at any time, without penalty, by giving sixty (60) days advance written
notice of termination to the Trust, addressed to its principal place of
business. The Trust agrees that, consistent with the terms of the Trust
Instrument, the Trust shall cease to use the name "Janus" in connection with the
Fund as soon as reasonably practicable following any termination of this
Agreement if JCM does not continue to provide investment advice to the Fund
after such termination.

     9. Assignment.  This Agreement shall terminate automatically in the event
of any assignment of this Agreement.

     10. Term.  This Agreement shall continue in effect until [JANUARY 1, 2007]
unless sooner terminated in accordance with its terms, shall continue in effect
from year to year thereafter only so long as such continuance is specifically
approved at least annually by (a) the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the
Trust who are not parties hereto or interested persons of any such party, cast
in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval of the
terms of such renewal, and (b) either the Trustees of the Trust or the
affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund.
The annual approvals provided for herein shall be effective to continue this
Agreement from year to year if given within a period beginning not more than
ninety (90) days prior to [JANUARY 1] of each applicable year, notwithstanding
the fact that more than three hundred sixty-five (365) days may have elapsed
since the date on which such approval was last given.

     11. Amendments.  This Agreement may be amended by the parties only if such
amendment is specifically approved (i) by a majority of the Trustees, including
a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons (as that phrase is
defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of any party to this Agreement and,
if required by applicable law, (ii) by the affirmative vote of a majority of the
outstanding voting securities of the Fund (as that phrase is defined in Section
2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act).

     12. Other Series.  The Trustees shall determine the basis for making an
appropriate allocation of the Trust's expenses (other than those directly
attributable to the Fund) between the Fund and the other series of the Trust.

     13. Limitation of Personal Liability.  All the parties hereto acknowledge
and agree that all liabilities of the Trust arising, directly or indirectly,
under this Agreement, of any and every nature whatsoever, shall be satisfied
solely out of the
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assets of the Fund and that no Trustee, officer or holder of shares of
beneficial interest of the Trust shall be personally liable for any of the
foregoing liabilities. The Trust Instrument describes in detail the respective
responsibilities and limitations on liability of the Trustees, officers and
holders of shares of beneficial interest of the Trust.

     14. Limitation of Liability of JCM.  JCM shall not be liable for any error
of judgment or mistake of law or for any loss arising out of any investment or
for any act or omission taken with respect to the Trust, except for willful
misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence in the performance of its duties, or
by reason of reckless disregard of its obligations and duties hereunder and
except to the extent otherwise provided by law. As used in this Section 14,
"JCM" shall include any affiliate of JCM performing services for the Trust
contemplated hereunder and directors, officers and employees of JCM and such
affiliates.

     15. Activities of JCM.  The services of JCM to the Trust hereunder are not
to be deemed to be exclusive, and JCM and its affiliates are free to render
services to other parties. It is understood that trustees, officers and
shareholders of the Trust are or may become interested in JCM as directors,
officers and shareholders of JCM, that directors, officers, employees and
shareholders of JCM are or may become similarly interested in the Trust, and
that JCM may become interested in the Trust as a shareholder or otherwise.

     16. Certain Definitions.  The terms "vote of a majority of the outstanding
voting securities," "assignment" and "interested persons" when used herein,
shall have the respective meanings specified in the 1940 Act, as now in effect
or hereafter amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, subject to such
orders, exemptions and interpretations as may be issued by the Securities and
Exchange Commission under said Act and as may be then in effect.

     17. Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Colorado (without giving effect to the conflicts of
laws principles thereof) and the 1940 Act. To the extent that the applicable
laws of the State of Colorado conflict with the applicable provisions of the
1940 Act, the latter shall control.

     This Agreement shall supercede all prior investment advisory agreements
entered into between JCM and the Trust, on behalf of the Fund.

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     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused their duly authorized officers
to execute this Investment Advisory Agreement as of the date and year first
above written.

                                       JANUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

                                       By:
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          Chief Financial Officer and Senior
                                           Vice President

                                       JANUS ASPEN SERIES

                                       By:
                                          --------------------------------------
                                          President and Chief Executive Officer

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                                   SCHEDULE A

                             PERFORMANCE ADJUSTMENT

     Beginning with the Base Fee payable for January 2006, the Base Fee shall be
adjusted monthly based upon the investment performance of the Fund's Service
Shares ("Class") in relation to the cumulative investment record of the Fund's
primary benchmark, the [RISK-MANAGED CORE PORTFOLIO -- STANDARD & POOR'S 500
INDEX (THE "INDEX")] [MID CAP VALUE PORTFOLIO -- RUSSELL MIDCAP VALUE INDEX (THE
"INDEX")], over the "Performance Period" (such adjustment being referred to
herein as the "Performance Adjustment"). The "Performance Period" is defined as
the shorter of (a) the period from the date of this Agreement through the end of
the month for which the fee is being calculated, and (b) the 36 month period
preceding the end of the month for which the fee is being calculated.

     The Performance Adjustment shall be calculated by subtracting the
investment record of the Index from the investment performance of the Class. If
there is less than a 0.50% difference (plus or minus) between the investment
performance of the Class and the investment record of the Index, the Fund pays
JCM the Base Fee with no adjustments. If the difference between the investment
performance of the Class and the investment record of the Index is 0.50% or
greater during any measurement period, the Base Fee will be subject to an upward
or downward performance adjustment of 0.01875% for every 0.50% increment by
which the Class outperforms or underperforms the Index. The maximum Performance
Adjustment (positive or negative) to the Fund is 0.15%. The Performance
Adjustment is applied against the Fund's average daily net assets during the
Performance Period.

     For purposes of computing the Base Fee and the Performance Adjustment, net
assets are averaged over different periods (average net assets during the
relevant month for the Base Fee versus average net assets during the Performance
Period for the Performance Adjustment).

     The average daily net asset value of the Fund, or any class thereof, shall
be determined in the manner set forth in the Trust's Amended and Restated Trust
Instrument, Bylaws and registration statement, each as may be amended from time
to time.

     The investment performance of the Class will be the sum of:

          (1) the change in the Class's net asset value ("NAV") per share during
     the Performance Period; plus

          (2) the value of the Class's cash distributions per share accumulated
     to the end of the Performance Period; plus

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          (3) the value of capital gains taxes per share paid or payable on
     undistributed realized long-term capital gains accumulated to the end of
     the Performance Period;

     expressed as a percentage of the Class's NAV per share at the beginning of
     the Performance Period. For this purpose, the value of distributions per
     share of realized capital gains, of dividends per share paid from
     investment income and of capital gains taxes per share paid or payable on
     undistributed realized long-term capital gains shall be treated as
     reinvested in shares of the Class at the NAV in effect at the close of
     business on the record date for the payment of such distributions and
     dividends and the date on which provision is made for such taxes, after
     giving effect to such distributions, dividends and taxes.

     The investment record of the Index will be the sum of:

          (1) the change in the level of the Index during the Performance
     Period; plus

          (2) the value, computed consistently with the Index, of cash
     distributions made by companies whose securities comprise the Index
     accumulated to the end of the Performance Period; expressed as a percentage
     of the Index level at the beginning of the Performance Period. For this
     purpose, cash distributions on the securities which comprise the Index
     shall be treated as reinvested in the index at least as frequently as the
     end of each calendar quarter following the payment of the dividend.

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                                                                       EXHIBIT K

                         FORM OF SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT

                          RISK-MANAGED CORE PORTFOLIO
                        (A SERIES OF JANUS ASPEN SERIES)

     This SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is entered into effective as
of the [January 2006], by and between JANUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC, a Delaware
limited liability company ("Janus") and ENHANCED INVESTMENT TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, a
Delaware limited liability company ("INTECH").

     WHEREAS, Janus has entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement (the
"Advisory Agreement") with Janus Aspen Series, a Delaware statutory trust (the
"Trust") and an open-end, management investment company registered under the
Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), with respect to
Risk-Managed Core Portfolio, a series of the Trust (the "Fund") pursuant to
which Janus has agreed to provide investment advisory services with respect to
the Fund; and

     WHEREAS, INTECH is engaged in the business of rendering investment advisory
services and is registered as an investment adviser under the Investment
Advisers Act of 1940, as amended (the "Advisers Act"); and

     WHEREAS, Janus desires to retain INTECH to furnish investment advisory
services with respect to the Fund, and INTECH is willing to furnish such
services;

     NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

     1. Duties of INTECH.  Janus hereby engages the services of INTECH as
subadviser in furtherance of the Advisory Agreement. INTECH agrees to perform
the following duties, subject to the oversight of Janus and to the overall
control of the officers and the Board of Trustees (the "Trustees") of the Trust:

          (a) INTECH shall manage the investment operations of the Fund and the
     composition of its investment portfolio, shall determine without prior
     consultation with the Trust or Janus, what securities and other assets of
     the Fund will be acquired, held, disposed of or loaned, and place orders
     for the purchase or sale of such securities or other assets with brokers,
     dealers or others, all in conformity with the investment objectives,
     policies and restrictions and the other statements concerning the Fund in
     the Trust's trust instrument, as amended from time to time (the "Trust
     Instrument"), bylaws and registration statements under the 1940 Act and the
     Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "1933 Act"), the Advisers Act, the
     rules thereunder and all

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     other applicable federal and state laws and regulations, and the provisions
     of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), applicable
     to the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, as a regulated investment company;

          (b) INTECH shall cause its officers to attend meetings and furnish
     oral or written reports, as the Trust or Janus may reasonably require, in
     order to keep Janus, the Trustees and appropriate officers of the Trust
     fully informed as to the condition of the investment portfolio of the Fund,
     the investment decisions of INTECH, and the investment considerations which
     have given rise to those decisions;

          (c) INTECH shall maintain all books and records required to be
     maintained by INTECH pursuant to the 1940 Act, the Advisers Act, and the
     rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, as the same may be amended
     from time to time, with respect to transactions on behalf of the Fund, and
     shall furnish the Trustees and Janus with such periodic and special reports
     as the Trustees or Janus reasonably may request. INTECH hereby agrees that
     all records which it maintains for the Fund or the Trust are the property
     of the Trust, agrees to permit the reasonable inspection thereof by the
     Trust or its designees and agrees to preserve for the periods prescribed
     under the 1940 Act and the Advisers Act any records which it maintains for
     the Trust and which are required to be maintained under the 1940 Act and
     the Advisers Act, and further agrees to surrender promptly to the Trust or
     its designees any records which it maintains for the Trust upon request by
     the Trust;

          (d) INTECH shall submit such reports relating to the valuation of the
     Fund's assets and to otherwise assist in the calculation of the net asset
     value of shares of the Fund as may reasonably be requested;

          (e) INTECH shall, on behalf of the Fund, exercise such voting rights,
     subscription rights, rights to consent to corporate action and any other
     rights pertaining to the Fund's assets that may be exercised, in accordance
     with any policy pertaining to the same that may be adopted or agreed to by
     the Trustees of the Trust, or, in the event that the Trust retains the
     right to exercise such voting and other rights, to furnish the Trust with
     advice as may reasonably be requested as to the manner in which such rights
     should be exercised;

          (f) At such times as shall be reasonably requested by the Trustees or
     Janus, INTECH shall provide the Trustees and Janus with economic,
     operational and investment data and reports, including without limitation
     all information and materials reasonably requested by or requested to be
     delivered to the Trustees of the Trust pursuant to Section 15(c) of the
     1940 Act, and shall make available to the Trustees and Janus any economic,
     statistical and investment services normally available to similar
     investment company clients of INTECH; and

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          (g) INTECH will provide to Janus for regulatory filings and other
     appropriate uses materially accurate and complete information relating to
     INTECH as may be reasonably requested by Janus from time to time and,
     notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, INTECH shall be liable to
     Janus for all damages, costs and expenses, including without limitation
     reasonable attorney's fees (hereinafter referred to collectively as
     "Damages"), incurred by Janus as a result of any material inaccuracies or
     omissions in such information provided by INTECH to Janus, provided,
     however, that INTECH shall not be liable to the extent that any Damages are
     based upon inaccuracies or omissions made in reliance upon information
     furnished to INTECH by Janus.

     2. Further Obligations.  In all matters relating to the performance of this
Agreement, INTECH shall act in conformity with the Trust's Trust Instrument,
bylaws and currently effective registration statements under the 1940 Act and
the 1933 Act and any amendments or supplements thereto (the "Registration
Statements") and with the written policies, procedures and guidelines of the
Fund, and written instructions and directions of the Trustees and Janus and
shall comply with the requirements of the 1940 Act, the Advisers Act, the rules
thereunder, and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
Janus agrees to provide to INTECH copies of the Trust's Trust Instrument,
bylaws, Registration Statement, written policies, procedures and guidelines and
written instructions and directions of the Trustees and Janus, and any
amendments or supplements to any of them at, or, if practicable, before the time
such materials become effective.

     3. Obligations of Janus.  Janus shall have the following obligations under
this Agreement:

          (a) To keep INTECH continuously and fully informed (or cause the
     custodian of the Fund's assets to keep INTECH so informed) as to the
     composition of the investment portfolio of the Fund and the nature of all
     of the Fund's assets and liabilities from time to time;

          (b) To furnish INTECH with a certified copy of any financial statement
     or report prepared for the Fund by certified or independent public
     accountants and with copies of any financial statements or reports made to
     the Fund's shareholders or to any governmental body or securities exchange;

          (c) To furnish INTECH with any further materials or information which
     INTECH may reasonably request to enable it to perform its function under
     this Agreement; and

          (d) To compensate INTECH for its services in accordance with the
     provisions of Section 4 hereof.

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     4. Compensation.  Janus shall pay to INTECH for its services under this
Agreement a fee, payable in United States dollars, at an annual rate of 0.26% of
the average daily net assets of the Fund, plus or minus one-half of any
performance adjustment paid to or incurred by Janus pursuant to the Advisory
Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of the Fund, and Janus. Fees paid to
INTECH shall be computed and accrued daily and payable monthly as of the last
day of each month during which or part of which this Agreement is in effect. For
the month during which this Agreement becomes effective and the month during
which it terminates, however, there shall be an appropriate proration of the fee
payable for such month based on the number of calendar days of such month during
which this Agreement is effective.

     5. Expenses.  INTECH shall pay all its own costs and expenses incurred in
rendering its service under this Agreement.

     6. Representations of INTECH.  INTECH hereby represents, warrants and
covenants to Janus as follows:

          (a) INTECH: (i) is registered as an investment adviser under the
     Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this
     Agreement remains in effect; (ii) is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the
     Advisers Act from performing the services contemplated by this Agreement;
     (iii) has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement
     remains in effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or
     the applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory
     organization necessary to be met in order to perform the services
     contemplated by this Agreement; (iv) has the legal and corporate authority
     to enter into and perform the services contemplated by this Agreement; and
     (v) will immediately notify Janus of the occurrence of any event that would
     disqualify INTECH from serving as an investment adviser of an investment
     company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the 1940 Act or otherwise, and of the
     institution of any administrative, regulatory or judicial proceeding
     against INTECH that could have a material adverse effect upon INTECH's
     ability to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement.

          (b) INTECH has adopted a written code of ethics complying with the
     requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and will provide Janus with a
     copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption. Within
     45 days after the end of the last calendar quarter of each year that this
     Agreement is in effect, the president or a vice president of INTECH shall
     certify to Janus that INTECH has complied with the requirements of Rule
     17j-1 during the previous year and that there has been no violation of
     INTECH's code of ethics or, if such a violation has occurred, that
     appropriate action was taken in response to such violation. Upon the
     written request of Janus, INTECH shall permit Janus, its employees or its
     agents to examine the

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     reports required to be made to INTECH by Rule 17j-1(c)(1) and all other
     records relevant to INTECH's code of ethics.

          (c) INTECH has provided Janus with a copy of its Form ADV as most
     recently filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and
     will, promptly after filing any amendment to its Form ADV with the SEC,
     furnish a copy of such amendment to Janus.

     7. Representations of Janus.  Janus hereby represents, warrants and
covenants to INTECH as follows:

          (a) Janus (i) is registered as an investment adviser under the
     Advisers Act and will continue to be so registered for so long as this
     Agreement remains in effect; (ii) is not prohibited by the 1940 Act or the
     Advisers Act from fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement; (iii)
     has met, and will continue to meet for so long as this Agreement remains in
     effect, any other applicable federal or state requirements, or the
     applicable requirements of any regulatory or industry self-regulatory
     organization necessary to be met in order to fulfill its obligations under
     this Agreement; (iv) has the legal and corporate authority to enter into
     and perform this Agreement; and (v) will immediately notify INTECH of the
     occurrence of any event that would disqualify Janus from serving as an
     investment adviser of an investment company pursuant to Section 9(a) of the
     1940 Act or otherwise, and of the institution of any administrative,
     regulatory or judicial proceeding against Janus that could have a material
     adverse effect upon Janus' ability to fulfill its obligations under this
     Agreement.

          (b) Janus has adopted a written code of ethics complying with the
     requirements of Rule 17j-1 under the 1940 Act and will provide INTECH with
     a copy of such code of ethics, together with evidence of its adoption.

          (c) Janus has provided INTECH with a copy of its Form ADV as most
     recently filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and
     will, promptly after filing any amendment to its Form ADV with the SEC,
     furnish a copy of such amendment to INTECH.

     8. Term.  This Agreement shall become effective as of the date first set
forth above and shall continue in effect until [January 1, 2007] unless sooner
terminated in accordance with its terms, and shall continue in effect from year
to year thereafter only so long as such continuance is specifically approved at
least annually by (a) the vote of a majority of the Trustees of the Trust who
are not parties hereto or interested persons of the Trust, Janus or INTECH, cast
in person at a meeting called for the purpose of voting on the approval of the
terms of such renewal, and (b) either the Trustees of the Trust or the
affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund.
The annual approvals provided for herein shall be effective to continue this
Agreement from year to year if given within a
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period beginning not more than ninety (90) days prior to [January 1] of each
applicable year, notwithstanding the fact that more than three hundred
sixty-five (365) days may have elapsed since the date on which such approval was
last given.

     9. Termination.  This Agreement may be terminated at any time, without
penalty, by the Trustees or by the shareholders of the Fund acting by vote of at
least a majority of its outstanding voting securities, provided in any such case
that 60 days' advance written notice of termination be given to INTECH at its
principal place of business. This Agreement may be terminated (i) by Janus or by
INTECH at any time, without penalty by giving 60 days' advance written notice of
termination to the other party, or (ii) by Janus or the Trust without advance
notice if INTECH becomes unable to discharge its duties and obligations under
this Agreement. In addition, this Agreement shall terminate, without penalty,
upon termination of the Advisory Agreement.

     10. Assignment.  This Agreement shall automatically terminate in the event
of its assignment.

     11. Amendments.  This Agreement may be amended by the parties only in a
written instrument signed by the parties to this Agreement and only if such
amendment is specifically approved (i) by a majority of the Trustees, including
a majority of the Trustees who are not interested persons (as that phrase is
defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act) of the Trust or Janus, INTECH or
their affiliates, and (ii) if required by applicable law, by the affirmative
vote of a majority of the outstanding voting securities of the Fund (as that
phrase is defined in Section 2(a)(42) of the 1940 Act).

     12. Limitation on Personal Liability.  All parties to this Agreement
acknowledge and agree that the Trust is a series trust and all debts,
liabilities, obligations and expenses incurred, contracted for or otherwise
existing with respect to a particular series shall be enforceable against the
assets held with respect to such series only, and not against the assets of the
Trust generally or against the assets held with respect to any other series and
further that no Trustee, officer or holder of shares of beneficial interest of
the Trust shall be personally liable for any of the foregoing.

     13. Limitation of Liability of INTECH.  Janus will not seek to hold INTECH,
and INTECH shall not be, liable for any error of judgment or mistake of law or
for any loss arising out of any investment or for any act or omission taken with
respect to the Fund, except for willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross
negligence in the performance of its duties, or by reason of reckless disregard
of its obligations and duties hereunder and except to the extent otherwise
provided by law. As used in this section, "INTECH" shall include any affiliate
of INTECH performing services for the Fund contemplated hereunder and directors,
officers and employees of INTECH and such affiliates.

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     14. Activities of INTECH.  The services of INTECH hereunder are not to be
deemed to be exclusive, and INTECH is free to render services to other parties,
so long as its services under this Agreement are not materially adversely
affected or otherwise impaired thereby. Nothing in this Agreement shall limit or
restrict the right of any director, officer or employee of INTECH to engage in
any other business or to devote his or her time and attention in part to the
management or other aspects of any other business, whether of a similar or a
dissimilar nature. It is understood that Trustees, officers and shareholders of
the Trust are or may become interested in INTECH as directors, officers and
shareholders of INTECH, that directors, officers, employees and shareholders of
INTECH are or may become similarly interested in the Trust, and that INTECH may
become interested in the Trust as a shareholder or otherwise.

     15. Third Party Beneficiary.  The parties expressly acknowledge and agree
that the Trust is a third party beneficiary of this Agreement and that the Trust
shall have the full right to sue upon and enforce this Agreement in accordance
with its terms as if it were a signatory hereto. Any oversight, monitoring or
evaluation of the activities of INTECH by Janus, the Trust or the Fund shall not
diminish or relieve in any way the liability of INTECH for any of its duties and
responsibilities under this Agreement.

     16. Notices.  Any notice or other communication required to be given
pursuant to this Agreement shall be deemed duly given if delivered personally or
by overnight delivery service or mailed by certified or registered mail, return
receipt requested and postage prepaid, or sent by facsimile addressed to the
parties at their respective addresses set forth below, or at such other address
as shall be designated by any party in a written notice to the other party.

          (a) To Janus at:

              Janus Capital Management LLC
              151 Detroit Street
              Denver, Colorado 80206
              Attention: General Counsel
              Phone: (303) 333-3863
              Fax: (303) 316-5728

          (b) To INTECH at:

              Enhanced Investment Technologies, LLC
              2401 PGA Boulevard, Suite 200
              Palm Beach Gardens, Florida 33410
              Attention: President
              Phone: (561) 775-1100
              Fax: (561) 775-1150

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          (c) To the Trust at:

              Janus Aspen Series
              151 Detroit Street
              Denver, Colorado 80206
              Attention: General Counsel
              Phone: (303) 333-3863
              Fax: (303) 316-5728

     17. Certain Definitions.  The terms "vote of a majority of the outstanding
voting securities," "assignment," "approved at least annually," and "interested
persons" shall have the respective meanings specified in the 1940 Act, as now in
effect or hereafter amended, and the rules and regulations thereunder, subject
to such orders, exemptions and interpretations as may be issued by the SEC under
the 1940 Act and as may be then in effect.

     18. Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with
the laws of the State of Colorado (without giving effect to the conflicts of
laws principles thereof) and the 1940 Act. To the extent that the applicable
laws of the State of Colorado conflict with the applicable provisions of the
1940 Act, the latter shall control.

     IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed
by their duly authorized officers designated below as of the day and year first
above written.

                                       JANUS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

                                       By:
                                          --------------------------------------

                                       ENHANCED INVESTMENT
                                       TECHNOLOGIES, LLC

                                       By:
                                          --------------------------------------

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                                                                       EXHIBIT L

                   PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
                                   OF INTECH

<Table>
<Caption>
                              SUBADVISER/ AFFILIATED   POSITION(S) WITH SUBADVISER OR
NAME                               ENTITY NAME               AFFILIATED ENTITY
- ----                          ----------------------   ------------------------------
                                                 
E. Robert Fernholz..........  Enhanced Investment      Chief Investment Officer,
                              Technologies, LLC        Executive Vice President and
                                                       Working Director

Robert A. Garvy.............  Enhanced Investment      Chief Executive Officer,
                              Technologies, LLC        President and Working Director

David E. Hurley.............  Enhanced Investment      Chief Operating Officer and
                              Technologies, LLC        Executive Vice President

Gary D. Black...............  Enhanced Investment      Working Director
                              Technologies, LLC

John H. Bluher..............  Enhanced Investment      Vice President
                              Technologies, LLC

Steven L. Scheid............  Enhanced Investment      Working Director
                              Technologies, LLC

John Zimmerman..............  Enhanced Investment      Working Director
                              Technologies, LLC
</Table>

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                                                                       EXHIBIT M

                         5% BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF SHARES

     As of the Record Date, the following table lists those shareholders known
to own beneficially 5% or more of the outstanding shares of any class of shares
of any Portfolio.

<Table>
<Caption>
                                       NAME AND ADDRESS OF         NUMBER OF    PERCENTAGE
NAME OF PORTFOLIO AND CLASS             BENEFICIAL OWNER             SHARES      OF CLASS
- ---------------------------            -------------------         ----------   ----------
                                                                       
Balanced Portfolio --
  Institutional Shares.........  NY Life Distributors              31,070,915     45.76%
                                 169 Lackawanna Ave.
                                 Parsippany, NJ 07054-1007

                                 GE Life & Annuity Company         12,135,568     17.87%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

                                 Kemper Investors Life Insurance   4,505,007       6.64%
                                 Co.
                                 3003 77th Avenue SE
                                 Mercer Island, WA 98040-2837

                                 Annuity Investors Life            3,522,799       5.19%
                                 Insurance Co.
                                 PO Box 5423
                                 Cincinnati, OH 45201-5423

Balanced Portfolio --
  Service Shares...............  GE Life & Annuity Company         5,011,855      24.18%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

                                 NY Life Distributors              3,438,953      16.59%
                                 169 Lackawanna Ave.
                                 Parsippany, NJ 07054-1007

                                 Ohio National Life Insurance      2,470,101      11.92%
                                 Co.
                                 PO Box 237
                                 Cincinnati, OH 45201-0237

                                 Lincoln Life                      2,060,077       9.94%
                                 1300 S. Clinton Street
                                 Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3518

                                 Travelers Insurance Co.           1,545,892       7.46%
                                 1 Tower Square #6MS
                                 Hartford, CT 06183-0001

                                 Travelers Life & Annuity          1,132,721       5.46%
                                 1 Tower Square #6MS
                                 Hartford, CT 06183-0001

Core Equity Portfolio --
  Institutional Shares.........  Western Reserve Life                522,930      90.42%
                                 PO Box 5068
                                 Clearwater, FL 33758-5068

                                 Great West Life & Annuity            54,996       9.51%
                                 8515 E. Orchard Road
                                 Englewood, CO 80111-5002
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
                                       NAME AND ADDRESS OF         NUMBER OF    PERCENTAGE
NAME OF PORTFOLIO AND CLASS             BENEFICIAL OWNER             SHARES      OF CLASS
- ---------------------------            -------------------         ----------   ----------
                                                                       

Core Equity Portfolio --
  Service Shares...............  Principal Life Insurance             37,825      83.65%
                                 Company
                                 711 High Street
                                 Des Moines, IA 50392-0001

                                 Principal Life Insurance              7,392      16.35%
                                 Company
                                 711 High Street
                                 Des Moines, IA 50392-0001

Flexible Bond Portfolio --
  Institutional Shares.........  AUL Group                         7,206,126      28.65%
                                 PO Box 1995
                                 Indianapolis, IN 46206-9102

                                 GE Life & Annuity Company         3,915,619      15.57%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

                                 Great West Life & Annuity         2,217,097       8.81%
                                 8515 E. Orchard Road
                                 Englewood, CO 80111-5002

                                 Lincoln Benefit Life              2,135,670       8.49%
                                 2940 S. 84th Street
                                 Lincoln, NE 68506

                                 Great West Life & Annuity         1,588,548       6.32%
                                 8515 E. Orchard Road
                                 Englewood, CO 80111-5002

                                 AUL American Investment Trust     1,470,320       5.85%
                                 PO Box 1995
                                 Indianapolis, IN 46206-9102

                                 AUL Individual Variable Annuity   1,438,441       5.72%
                                 One American Square, Box 1995
                                 Indianapolis, IN 46282-0020

Flexible Bond Portfolio --
  Service Shares...............  Mony Life Insurance Company       1,277,084      47.48%
                                 1740 Broadway #MD6-36
                                 New York, NY 10019-4315

                                 Lincoln Life                        489,037      18.18%
                                 1300 S. Clinton Street
                                 Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3518

                                 Guardian Insurance & Annuity        309,561      11.51%
                                 Co. Inc.
                                 3900 Burgess Place
                                 Bethlehem, PA 18017-9097

                                 Principal Life Insurance            209,654       7.79%
                                 Company
                                 711 High Street
                                 Des Moines, IA 50392-0001

                                 Mony Life Insurance Company         170,069       6.32%
                                 1740 Broadway #MD6-26
                                 New York, NY 10019-4315

Foreign Stock Portfolio --
  Service Shares...............  Lincoln Benefit Life                787,792      70.31%
                                 2940 S. 84th Street
                                 Lincoln, NE 68506-4142
</Table>

                                       M-2


<Table>
<Caption>
                                       NAME AND ADDRESS OF         NUMBER OF    PERCENTAGE
NAME OF PORTFOLIO AND CLASS             BENEFICIAL OWNER             SHARES      OF CLASS
- ---------------------------            -------------------         ----------   ----------
                                                                       

                                 Lincoln Benefit Life                329,633      29.42%
                                 2940 S. 84th Street
                                 Lincoln, NE 68506-4142

Forty Portfolio --
  Institutional Shares.........  Life of Virginia                  5,283,371      25.62%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

                                 Connecticut Mutual Life           2,749,558      13.33%
                                 Insurance Co.
                                 1295 State Street
                                 Springfield, MA 01111-0001

                                 Charles Schwab & Co. Inc.         1,754,923       8.51%
                                 101 Montgomery Street
                                 San Francisco, CA 94104-4122

                                 Delaware Charter Guarantee        1,684,822       8.17%
                                 Trust
                                 711 High Street
                                 Des Moines, IA 50392-0001

                                 Mony America                      1,276,098       6.19%
                                 1740 Broadway, Suite 635
                                 New York, NY 10019-4315

Forty Portfolio -- Service
  Shares.......................  Nationwide Insurance Co.          9,013,995      52.61%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

                                 Minnesota Life                    2,031,604      11.86%
                                 400 N. Robert Street
                                 St. Paul, MN 55101

                                 Nationwide Insurance Co.          1,536,609       8.97%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

                                 Nationwide Insurance Co.          1,502,110       8.77%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

                                 GE Life & Annuity Company           981,776       5.73%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

Global Life Sciences
  Portfolio -- Institutional
  Shares.......................  Western Reserve Life                424,967     100.00%
                                 PO Box 5068
                                 Clearwater, FL 33758-5068

Global Life Sciences
  Portfolio -- Service
  Shares.......................  GE Life & Annuity Company         2,097,728      56.42%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

                                 Travelers Insurance Co.           1,076,740      28.96%
                                 1 Tower Square #6MS
                                 Hartford, CT 06183-0001

                                 Travelers Life & Annuity            524,603      14.11%
                                 1 Tower Square #6MS
                                 Hartford, CT 06183-0001
</Table>

                                       M-3


<Table>
<Caption>
                                       NAME AND ADDRESS OF         NUMBER OF    PERCENTAGE
NAME OF PORTFOLIO AND CLASS             BENEFICIAL OWNER             SHARES      OF CLASS
- ---------------------------            -------------------         ----------   ----------
                                                                       

Global Technology Portfolio --
  Institutional Shares.........  Western Reserve Life                785,088      93.17%
                                 PO Box 5068
                                 Clearwater, FL 33758-5068

Global Technology Portfolio --
  Service II Shares............  Nationwide Insurance Co.          5,077,927      78.43%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

                                 Nationwide Insurance Co.          1,330,752      20.55%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

Global Technology Portfolio --
  Service Shares...............  Nationwide Insurance Co.          12,116,431     33.54%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

                                 IDS Life Insurance Corp.          8,181,722      22.65%
                                 125 AXP Financial Center
                                 Minneapolis, MN 55474-0001

                                 Nationwide Insurance Co.          3,555,305       9.84%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

                                 GE Life & Annuity Company         3,467,673       9.60%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

                                 Travelers Insurance Co.           2,929,762       8.11%
                                 1 Tower Square #6MS
                                 Hartford, CT 06183-0001

Growth and Income Portfolio --
  Institutional Shares.........  Jefferson National Life             648,231      33.59%
                                 Insurance
                                 9920 Corporate Campus Dr.,
                                 Suite 1000
                                 Louisville, KY 40223-4051

                                 Western Reserve Life                612,112      31.72%
                                 PO Box 5068
                                 Clearwater, FL 33758-5068

                                 Great West Life & Annuity           369,285      19.13%
                                 8515 E. Orchard Road
                                 Englewood, CO 80111-5002

                                 Great West Life & Annuity           138,422       7.17%
                                 8515 E. Orchard Road
                                 Englewood, CO 80111-5002

Growth and Income Portfolio --
  Service Shares...............  Allmerica Financial Life          2,139,043      65.98%
                                 Insurance & Annuity Co.
                                 440 Lincoln Street
                                 Worcester, MA 01653-0002

                                 Travelers Insurance Co.             490,148      15.12%
                                 1 Tower Square #6MS
                                 Hartford, CT 06183-0001
</Table>

                                       M-4


<Table>
<Caption>
                                       NAME AND ADDRESS OF         NUMBER OF    PERCENTAGE
NAME OF PORTFOLIO AND CLASS             BENEFICIAL OWNER             SHARES      OF CLASS
- ---------------------------            -------------------         ----------   ----------
                                                                       

                                 Travelers Life & Annuity            338,184      10.43%
                                 1 Tower Square #6MS
                                 Hartford, CT 06183-0001

                                 First Allmerica Financial Life      168,572       5.20%
                                 Insurance
                                 440 Lincoln Street
                                 Worcester, MA 01653-0002

International Growth
  Portfolio -- Institutional
  Shares.......................  Pruco Life Insurance Co. of       5,659,675      34.99%
                                 Arizona
                                 100 Mulberry Street
                                 Newark, NJ 07102-4056

                                 GE Life & Annuity Company         3,497,107      21.62%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

                                 Realistar Life Insurance Co.      1,911,889      11.82%
                                 PO Box 20, Rte. 3806
                                 Minneapolis, MN 55440-0020

International Growth
  Portfolio -- Service II
  Shares.......................  Nationwide Insurance Co.          2,133,571      78.46%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

                                 Nationwide Insurance Co.            553,059      20.34%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

International Growth
  Portfolio -- Service
  Shares.......................  IDS Life Insurance Corp.          4,754,081      26.13%
                                 125 AXP Financial Center
                                 Minneapolis, MN 55474-0001

                                 Nationwide Insurance Co.          3,961,052      21.77%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

                                 Minnesota Life                    1,831,244      10.06%
                                 400 N. Robert Street
                                 St. Paul, MN 55101

                                 Nationwide Insurance Co.          1,340,042       7.36%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

Large Cap Growth Portfolio --
  Institutional Shares.........  Pruco Life Insurance Co. of       9,205,165      24.94%
                                 Arizona
                                 100 Mulberry Street
                                 Newark, NJ 07102-4056

                                 GE Life & Annuity Company         8,545,812      23.15%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

                                 Kemper Investors Life Insurance   2,559,097       6.93%
                                 Co.
                                 3003 77th Avenue SE
                                 Mercer Island, WA 98040-2837
</Table>

                                       M-5


<Table>
<Caption>
                                       NAME AND ADDRESS OF         NUMBER OF    PERCENTAGE
NAME OF PORTFOLIO AND CLASS             BENEFICIAL OWNER             SHARES      OF CLASS
- ---------------------------            -------------------         ----------   ----------
                                                                       

                                 Jefferson National Life           1,976,340       5.35%
                                 Insurance
                                 9920 Corporate Campus Dr.,
                                 Suite 1000
                                 Louisville, KY 40223-4051

Large Cap Growth Portfolio --
  Service Shares...............  Allmerica Financial Life          2,227,990      27.91%
                                 Insurance & Annuity Co.
                                 440 Lincoln Street
                                 Worcester, MA 01653-0002

                                 Lincoln Life                      2,163,948      27.11%
                                 1300 S. Clinton Street
                                 Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3518

                                 Pruco Life Insurance Co. of       1,165,594      14.60%
                                 Arizona
                                 100 Mulberry Street
                                 Newark, NJ 07102-4056

                                 Ohio National Life Insurance      1,051,737      13.18%
                                 Co.
                                 PO Box 237
                                 Cincinnati, OH 45201-0237

                                 GE Life & Annuity Company           726,332       9.10%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

Mid Cap Growth Portfolio --
  Institutional Shares.........  GE Life & Annuity Company         4,823,184      25.39%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

                                 Kemper Investors Life Insurance   2,157,983      11.36%
                                 Co.
                                 3003 77th Avenue SE
                                 Mercer Island, WA 98040-2837

                                 Lincoln Benefit Life              1,239,576       6.52%
                                 2940 S. 84th Street
                                 Lincoln, NE 68506-4142

                                 Jefferson National Life           1,224,088       6.44%
                                 Insurance
                                 9920 Corporate Campus Dr.,
                                 Suite 1000
                                 Louisville, KY 40223-4051

                                 Lincoln Benefit Life              1,190,261       6.26%
                                 2940 S. 84th Street
                                 Lincoln, NE 68506-4142

                                 Western Reserve Life              1,182,117       6.22%
                                 PO Box 5068
                                 Clearwater, FL 33758-5068

                                 Mony America                      1,042,287       5.49%
                                 1740 Broadway, Suite 635
                                 New York, NY 10019-4315

                                 Annuity Investors Life            1,017,528       5.36%
                                 Insurance Co.
                                 PO Box 5423
                                 Cincinnati, OH 45201-5423
</Table>

                                       M-6


<Table>
<Caption>
                                       NAME AND ADDRESS OF         NUMBER OF    PERCENTAGE
NAME OF PORTFOLIO AND CLASS             BENEFICIAL OWNER             SHARES      OF CLASS
- ---------------------------            -------------------         ----------   ----------
                                                                       

                                 Delaware Charter Guarante Trust     980,696       5.16%
                                 711 High Street
                                 Des Moines, IA 50392-0001

Mid Cap Growth Portfolio --
  Service Shares...............  Lincoln Life                      1,774,793      18.97%
                                 1300 S. Clinton Street
                                 Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3518

                                 IDS Life Insurance Corp.          1,607,213      17.18%
                                 125 AXP Financial Center
                                 Minneapolis, MN 55474-0001

                                 Travelers Insurance Co.           1,356,898      14.50%
                                 1 Tower Square #6MS
                                 Hartford, CT 06183-0001

                                 Travelers Life & Annuity          1,032,840      11.04%
                                 1 Tower Square #6MS
                                 Hartford, CT 06183-0001

                                 PFL Life Insurance Company          674,647       7.21%
                                 4333 Edgewood Road NE
                                 Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001

                                 Principal Financial Group           650,110       6.95%
                                 711 High Street
                                 Des Moines, IA 50392-0001

                                 GE Life & Annuity Company           559,382       5.98%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

Mid Cap Value Portfolio --
  Institutional Shares.........  Western Reserve Life                696,420     100.00%
                                 PO Box 5068
                                 Clearwater, FL 33758-5068

Mid Cap Value Portfolio --
  Service Shares...............  Nationwide Insurance Co.            699,242      26.45%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

                                 Lincoln Benefit Life                695,078      26.29%
                                 2940 S. 84th Street
                                 Lincoln, NE 68506-4142

                                 PFL Life Insurance Company          247,093       9.35%
                                 4333 Edgewood Road NE
                                 Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001

                                 Kemper Investors Life Insurance     227,138       8.59%
                                 Co.
                                 3003 77th Avenue SE
                                 Mercer Island, WA 98040-2837

                                 PFL Life Insurance Company          191,823       7.26%
                                 4333 Edgewood Road NE
                                 Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001

                                 Travelers Life & Annuity            182,659       6.91%
                                 1 Tower Square #6MS
                                 Hartford, CT 06183-0001
</Table>

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<Table>
<Caption>
                                       NAME AND ADDRESS OF         NUMBER OF    PERCENTAGE
NAME OF PORTFOLIO AND CLASS             BENEFICIAL OWNER             SHARES      OF CLASS
- ---------------------------            -------------------         ----------   ----------
                                                                       

                                 Mony Life Insurance Co. of          140,154       5.30%
                                 America
                                 1740 Broadway, Suite 635
                                 New York, NY 10019-4315

Money Market Portfolio --
  Institutional Shares.........  Western Reserve Life              12,534,132    100.00%
                                 PO Box 5068
                                 Clearwater, FL 33758-5068

Risk-Managed Core Portfolio --
  Service Shares...............  Nationwide Insurance Co.            292,408      23.91%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

                                 Lincoln Benefit Life                286,013      23.38%
                                 2940 S. 84th Street
                                 Lincoln, NE 68506-4142

                                 Nationwide Insurance Co.            178,063      14.56%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

                                 Nationwide Insurance Co.             76,808       6.28%
                                 PO Box 182029
                                 Columbus, OH 43218-2029

Small Company Value
  Portfolio -- Service
  Shares.......................  Kemper Investors Life Insurance     321,013      72.53%
                                 Co.
                                 3003 77th Avenue SE
                                 Mercer Island, WA 98040-2837

                                 Lincoln Benefit Life                 44,164       9.98%
                                 2940 S. 84th Street
                                 Lincoln, NE 68506-4142

                                 Federal Kemper Life Assurance        23,168       5.23%
                                 2500 Westfield Drive
                                 Elgin, IL 60123-7836

Worldwide Growth Portfolio --
  Institutional Shares.........  NY Life Distributors              14,744,955     26.49%
                                 169 Lackawanna Avenue
                                 Parsippany, NJ 07054-1007

                                 Life of Virginia                  7,293,313      13.10%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

                                 Lincoln Life                      6,116,912      10.99%
                                 1300 S. Clinton Street
                                 Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3518

                                 AUL Group                         3,737,369       6.71%
                                 PO Box 1995
                                 Indianapolis, IN 46206-9102

                                 Kemper Investors Life Insurance   3,388,653       6.09%
                                 Co.
                                 3003 77th Avenue SE
                                 Mercer Island, WA 98040-2837
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                                       M-8


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                                       NAME AND ADDRESS OF         NUMBER OF    PERCENTAGE
NAME OF PORTFOLIO AND CLASS             BENEFICIAL OWNER             SHARES      OF CLASS
- ---------------------------            -------------------         ----------   ----------
                                                                       

Worldwide Growth Portfolio --
  Service Shares...............  PFL Life Insurance Company        1,138,921      15.48%
                                 4333 Edgewood Road NE
                                 Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001

                                 NY Life Distributors              1,009,452      13.72%
                                 169 Lackawanna Avenue
                                 Parsippany, NJ 07054-1007

                                 Travelers Life & Annuity            947,511      12.88%
                                 1 Tower Square #6MS
                                 Hartford, CT 06183-0001

                                 GE Life & Annuity Company           709,684       9.65%
                                 6610 W. Broad Street
                                 Richmond, VA 23230-1702

                                 Ohio National Life Insurance        676,029       9.19%
                                 Co.
                                 PO Box 237
                                 Cincinnati, OH 45201-0237

                                 PFL Life Insurance Company          467,697       6.36%
                                 4333 Edgewood Road NE
                                 Cedar Rapids, IA 52499-0001

                                 Travelers Insurance Co.             459,050       6.24%
                                 1 Tower Square #6MS
                                 Hartford, CT 06183-0001

                                 Lincoln Life                        388,349       5.28%
                                 1300 S. Clinton Street
                                 Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3518
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     To the knowledge of the Portfolios, no person beneficially owns 25% or more
of a class of shares of any Portfolio. Entities shown herein that own 25% or
more of a class of a Portfolio, unless otherwise indicated, are not the
beneficial owners of such shares.

                                       M-9


                                                                       EXHIBIT N

                                 LEGAL MATTERS

     In the fall of 2003, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), the
Office of the New York State Attorney General ("NYAG"), the Colorado Attorney
General ("COAG") and the Colorado Division of Securities ("CDS") announced that
they were investigating alleged frequent trading practices in the mutual fund
industry. On August 18, 2004, Janus Capital announced that it had reached final
settlements with the SEC, the NYAG, the COAG, and the CDS related to such
regulators' investigations into Janus Capital's frequent trading arrangements.

     A number of civil lawsuits were brought against Janus Capital and certain
of its affiliates, the Janus funds, and related entities and individuals based
on allegations similar to those announced by the above regulators and were filed
in several state and federal jurisdictions. Such lawsuits alleged a variety of
theories for recovery including, but not limited, to the federal securities
laws, other federal statutes (including ERISA), and various common law
doctrines. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred these
actions to the United States District Court for the District of Maryland (the
"Court") for coordinated proceedings. On September 29, 2004, five consolidated
amended complaints were filed in that court. These complaints are the operative
complaints in the coordinated proceedings and, as a practical matter, supersede
the previously filed complaints. The five complaints generally include: (i)
claims by a putative class of investors in the Janus funds asserting claims on
behalf of the investor class; (ii) derivative claims by investors in the Janus
funds ostensibly on behalf of the Janus funds; (iii) claims on behalf of
participants in the Janus 401(k) plan; (iv) claims brought on behalf of
shareholders of Janus Capital Group Inc. ("JCGI") on a derivative basis against
the Board of Directors of JCGI; and (v) claims by a putative class of
shareholders of JCGI asserting claims on behalf of the shareholders. Each of the
five complaints name JCGI and/or Janus Capital as a defendant. In addition, the
following are named as defendants in one or more of the actions: Janus
Investment Fund ("JIF"), Janus Aspen Series ("JAS"), Janus Adviser Series
("JAD"), Janus Distributors LLC, Enhanced Investment Technologies, LLC
("INTECH"), Bay Isle Financial LLC ("Bay Isle"), Perkins, Wolf, McDonnell and
Company, LLC ("Perkins"), the Advisory Committee of the Janus 401(k) plan, and
the current or former directors of JCGI.

     On August 25, 2005, the Court entered orders dismissing most of the claims
asserted against Janus Capital and its affiliates by fund investors (actions (i)
and (ii) described above). In the fund investor class action, the Court
dismissed all claims except one claim under Section 10(b) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 and one claim under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company
Act of 1940.
                                       N-1


The state-law claims were dismissed with leave to amend; all other claims were
dismissed without leave to amend. In the fund derivative action, the court
dismissed all claims except one claim under Section 36(b) of the Investment
Company Act of 1940. All other claims were dismissed without leave to amend.

     The Attorney General's Office for the State of West Virginia filed a
separate market timing related civil action against Janus Capital and several
other non-affiliated mutual fund companies, claiming violations under the West
Virginia Consumer Credit and Protection Act and requesting certain monetary
penalties, among other relief. Janus Capital has removed this case to federal
court and has requested that it transfer to the District of Maryland for
coordination with the lawsuits described above.

     In addition to the "market timing" actions described above, one
consolidated civil lawsuit is pending in the U.S. District Court for the
District of Colorado against Janus Capital, challenging the investment advisory
fees charged by Janus Capital to certain Janus funds. The consolidated amended
complaint asserts claims under Section 36(b) of the Investment Company Act of
1940.

     A lawsuit was also filed against Janus Capital and certain affiliates in
the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado alleging that Janus Capital
failed to ensure that certain Janus funds participated in securities class
action settlements for which the funds were eligible. The complaint asserts
claims under Sections 36(a), 36(b), and 47(b) of the Investment Company Act,
breach of fiduciary duty and negligence.

     Additional lawsuits may be filed against certain of the Janus funds, Janus
Capital, and related parties in the future. Janus Capital does not currently
believe that these pending actions will materially affect its ability to
continue providing services it has agreed to provide to the Janus funds.

                                       N-2


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151 Detroit Street
Denver, Colorado 80206-4928

                                            FORM OF
                                            JANUS ASPEN SERIES

                                            THIS PROXY IS BEING SOLICITED BY THE
                                                  TRUSTEES OF JANUS ASPEN SERIES


This Proxy shall be voted on the Proposals described in the accompanying Proxy
Statement as specified below. The undersigned hereby appoints Kelley A. Howes,
Girard C. Miller and Jesper Nergaard, or any of them, as attorneys, with full
power of substitution, to vote the shares of the above-referenced Fund which the
undersigned is entitled to vote at the Special Meeting of Shareholders to be
held at the JW Marriott Hotel, 150 Clayton Lane, Denver, CO on November 22, 2005
at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time and at any adjournments of such meeting. As to any
other matter that comes before the meeting, the persons appointed above may vote
in accordance with their best judgment. The undersigned hereby acknowledges
receipt of the accompanying Proxy Statement and Notice of Special Meeting.

To vote by Telephone

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2)   Call ________________.

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                                                                       DETACH AND RETURN THIS PORTION ONLY
THIS PROXY CARD IS VALID ONLY WHEN SIGNED AND DATED.

[PORTFOLIO]

THE TRUSTEES RECOMMEND VOTING "FOR" EACH PROPOSAL LISTED BELOW.

1.   ELECTION OF TRUSTEES

                                    For     Withhold    For All         To withhold authority to vote, mark
                                    All     All         Except          "For All Except" and write the
                                                                        nominee's number on the line
                                                                        below.

         01) Jerome S. Contro
         02) William F. McCalpin
         03) John W. McCarter, Jr.
         04) Dennis B. Mullen
         05) James T. Rothe
         06) William D. Stewart
         07) Martin H. Waldinger
         08) Linda S. Wolf
         09) Thomas H. Bailey
                                    [ ]      [ ]         [ ]
                                                                        -----------------------------------

                                                              FOR               AGAINST            ABSTAIN

2.   APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUST'S AMENDED            [ ]               [ ]                [ ]
     AND RESTATED TRUST INSTRUMENT

3.   APPROVAL OF ELIMINATION OF A FUNDAMENTAL                 [ ]               [ ]                [ ]
     INVESTMENT POLICY FOR  FLEXIBLE BOND PORTFOLIO

4.    INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT

(a)  Approve Amendments to a Fund's Investment Advisory       [ ]               [ ]                [ ]
     Agreement Between JCM on Behalf of Certain Funds

(b)  Approve New Investment Advisory Agreement Between        [ ]               [ ]                [ ]
     JCM and the Trust on Behalf of Certain Funds that
     Would Introduce a Performance Incentive Investment
     Advisory Fee Structure for the Funds

5.   APPROVE A NEW SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN JCM,        [ ]               [ ]                [ ]
     ON BEHALF OF RISK-MANAGED CORE PORTFOLIO, AND
     INTECH THAT WOULD INTRODUCE A PERFORMANCE INCENTIVE
     SUBADVISORY FEE STRUCTURE


If you sign, date and return this Proxy but do not fill in a box above, we will
vote your shares "FOR" that Proposal.

Note: Please sign exactly as your name appears on the Proxy. If you are signing
this Proxy in a fiduciary capacity, for example as a trustee, please state that
capacity along with your signature.



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Signature (PLEASE SIGN WITHIN BOX)       Date                           Signature (Joint Owners)           Date
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