Ethos Technologies (LIFE) grants 7,054 RSUs to director Wheeler, lifting holdings to 278,079

Q: What did Ethos Technologies Inc. (LIFE) disclose about William J. Wheeler in this Form 4?

The filing reports that director William J. Wheeler received a grant of 7,054 RSUs of Class A Common Stock on August 8, 2026. These units are a form of equity compensation and increase his reported direct holdings to 278,079 shares , including shares issuable upon RSU settlement.

Q: How many shares were granted to William J. Wheeler in the LIFE Form 4?

The Form 4 shows Wheeler was granted 7,054 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock. The transaction is coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition (code A) , with a reported price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting a compensatory award rather than a market purchase.

Q: What is the vesting schedule for William J. Wheeler’s RSUs reported by LIFE?

The RSU award vests in four equal 25% installments on November 8, 2026 , February 8, 2027 , May 8, 2027 and August 8, 2027 . Unvested RSUs fully vest earlier if the first anniversary of grant or the 2027 annual stockholder meeting occurs, subject to continuous service.

Q: What are William J. Wheeler’s total reported holdings in LIFE after this transaction?

After the RSU grant, Wheeler reports 278,079 shares of Class A Common Stock held directly. A footnote clarifies this amount includes shares issuable on settlement of RSUs , combining currently owned shares with those underlying unvested restricted stock units.

Q: Is the RSU grant to William J. Wheeler under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmatively checked , and the RSU grant is coded as a grant/award acquisition . No footnote describes it as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, suggesting it is standard equity compensation rather than a pre-arranged trading plan.

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

WHEELER WILLIAM J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Ethos Technologies Inc. director William J. Wheeler received a grant of 7,054 shares of Class A Common Stock in the form of restricted stock units. The RSUs vest in four 25% installments on November 8, 2026, February 8, 2027, May 8, 2027 and August 8, 2027, with full vesting on the earlier of the first anniversary of grant or the 2027 annual stockholder meeting, subject to continuous service. Following this award, Wheeler reports 278,079 shares held directly, including shares issuable on settlement of RSUs.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Buyer: 7,054 shares

Net Buy 1 txn

Insider WHEELER WILLIAM J

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Class A Common Stock ^{F1, F2}	7,054	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Class A Common Stock — 278,079 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

F1. Represents a restricted stock unit ("RSU") award. The RSUs will vest as to 25% on each of November 8, 2026, February 8, 2027, May 8, 2027 and August 8, 2027, provided, that the unvested portion of the RSU grant shall be fully vested on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant and (ii) the date of the Issuer's 2027 annual stockholder meeting, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through each such vesting date.
F2. Includes shares issuable on settlement of RSUs.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 7,054 shares Price per share: $0.0000 Holdings after transaction: 278,079 shares +2 more

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RSUs granted 7,054 shares Restricted stock unit award to director William J. Wheeler on August 8, 2026

Price per share $0.0000 Reported transaction price per share for the RSU grant

Holdings after transaction 278,079 shares Total direct holdings after RSU award, including shares issuable on RSU settlement

First vesting date November 8, 2026 First 25% of RSU award vests on this date, subject to continuous service

Final scheduled vesting date August 8, 2027 Last 25% of RSU award vests on this date absent earlier full vesting

Key Terms

restricted stock unit ("RSU"), settlement of RSUs, continuous service

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restricted stock unit ("RSU") financial

"Represents a restricted stock unit ("RSU") award. The RSUs will vest as to 25%"

settlement of RSUs financial

"Includes shares issuable on settlement of RSUs."

continuous service financial

"subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through each such vesting date."

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FAQ

What did Ethos Technologies Inc. (LIFE) disclose about William J. Wheeler in this Form 4?

The filing reports that director William J. Wheeler received a grant of 7,054 RSUs of Class A Common Stock on August 8, 2026. These units are a form of equity compensation and increase his reported direct holdings to 278,079 shares, including shares issuable upon RSU settlement.

How many shares were granted to William J. Wheeler in the LIFE Form 4?

The Form 4 shows Wheeler was granted 7,054 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock. The transaction is coded as a grant, award, or other acquisition (code A), with a reported price of $0.0000 per share, reflecting a compensatory award rather than a market purchase.

What is the vesting schedule for William J. Wheeler’s RSUs reported by LIFE?

The RSU award vests in four equal 25% installments on November 8, 2026, February 8, 2027, May 8, 2027 and August 8, 2027. Unvested RSUs fully vest earlier if the first anniversary of grant or the 2027 annual stockholder meeting occurs, subject to continuous service.

What are William J. Wheeler’s total reported holdings in LIFE after this transaction?

After the RSU grant, Wheeler reports 278,079 shares of Class A Common Stock held directly. A footnote clarifies this amount includes shares issuable on settlement of RSUs, combining currently owned shares with those underlying unvested restricted stock units.

Is the RSU grant to William J. Wheeler under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?

The Form 4 indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmatively checked, and the RSU grant is coded as a grant/award acquisition. No footnote describes it as made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, suggesting it is standard equity compensation rather than a pre-arranged trading plan.

Does the LIFE Form 4 indicate any sales or dispositions by William J. Wheeler?

No sales or dispositions are reported. The Form 4 lists a single transaction coded A for acquisition of 7,054 RSUs. The transaction summary shows acquireCount = 1 and disposeCount = 0, indicating only an equity award, with no shares sold or otherwise disposed.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

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

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

WHEELER WILLIAM J

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

C/O ETHOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

1606 HEADWAY CIRCLE #9013

(Street)

AUSTIN

TEXAS

78754

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Ethos Technologies Inc. [ LIFE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director	10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/08/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Class A Common Stock	08/08/2026		A⁽¹⁾		7,054	A	$0	278,079⁽²⁾	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents a restricted stock unit ("RSU") award. The RSUs will vest as to 25% on each of November 8, 2026, February 8, 2027, May 8, 2027 and August 8, 2027, provided, that the unvested portion of the RSU grant shall be fully vested on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of the date of grant and (ii) the date of the Issuer's 2027 annual stockholder meeting, subject to the Reporting Person's continuous service through each such vesting date.

2. Includes shares issuable on settlement of RSUs.

	/s/ Charlie York, Attorney-in-Fact	08/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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