NATIONS ANNUITY TRUST
PRES14A, EX-1, 2001-01-12
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                              FORM OF PROXY BALLOT

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NATIONS SMALLCAP INDEX PORTFOLIO
Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 12, 2001

         The undersigned hereby appoints Richard H. Blank, Jr., Michael Simons
and Carolyn Wyse (the "Proxies"), and each of them, attorneys and proxies of the
undersigned, each with power of substitution and resubstitution, to attend, vote
and act for the undersigned at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Nations
SmallCap Index Portfolio (the "Fund") of Nations Annuity Trust (the "Trust") to
be held at One Bank of America Plaza, 101 South Tryon Street, 33rd Floor,
Charlotte, North Carolina 28255, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on April 12, 2001,
and at any adjournment(s) thereof. The Proxies shall cast votes according to the
number of shares of the Fund which the undersigned may be entitled to vote with
respect to the proposal set forth on the reverse side, in accordance with the
specification indicated, if any, and shall have all the powers which the
undersigned would possess if personally present. The undersigned hereby revokes
any prior proxy to vote at such meeting, and hereby ratifies and confirms all
that said Proxies, or any of them, may lawfully do by virtue hereof or thereof.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND AND THE PROXY STATEMENT, DATED JANUARY 29, 2001.

THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF THE FUND AND THE
TRUST. PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY, EITHER BY
THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE OR BY TELEFACSIMILE (FRONT AND BACK) AT (704)
388-2641.


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

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

                                              Please sign above exactly as your
                                              name(s) appear(s) hereon.
                                              Corporate proxies should be signed
                                              in full corporate name by an
                                              authorized officer. Each joint
                                              owner should sign personally.
                                              Fiduciaries should give full
                                              titles as such.

<PAGE>

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THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED BELOW WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTION TO BE
TAKEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL. IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY SPECIFICATION, THIS PROXY
WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.

ITEM 1.   A new investment advisory agreement for the Fund with Banc of
          America Advisors, Inc.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 2.   A new investment sub-advisory agreement for the Fund with Banc of
          America Capital Management, Inc.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 3.   An authorization to convert to a feeder fund in a master/feeder
          structure.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 4.   An authorization for Banc of America Advisors, Inc. to hire and
          replace investment sub-advisers or to modify investment sub-advisory
          agreements without shareholder approval.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

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ITEM 5.    New fundamental investment policies.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

   In their discretion, the Proxies, and each of them, are authorized to vote
   upon any other business that may properly come before the meeting, or any
   adjournment(s) thereof, including any adjournment(s) necessary to obtain
   requisite quorums and/or approvals.

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature                   Date

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature (Joint Owners)    Date


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                              FORM OF PROXY BALLOT

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NATIONS MANAGED INDEX PORTFOLIO
Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 12, 2001

         The undersigned hereby appoints Richard H. Blank, Jr., Michael Simons
and Carolyn Wyse (the "Proxies"), and each of them, attorneys and proxies of the
undersigned, each with power of substitution and resubstitution, to attend, vote
and act for the undersigned at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Nations
Managed Index Portfolio (the "Fund") of Nations Annuity Trust (the "Trust") to
be held at One Bank of America Plaza, 101 South Tryon Street, 33rd Floor,
Charlotte, North Carolina 28255, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on April 12, 2001,
and at any adjournment(s) thereof. The Proxies shall cast votes according to the
number of shares of the Fund which the undersigned may be entitled to vote with
respect to the proposal set forth on the reverse side, in accordance with the
specification indicated, if any, and shall have all the powers which the
undersigned would possess if personally present. The undersigned hereby revokes
any prior proxy to vote at such meeting, and hereby ratifies and confirms all
that said Proxies, or any of them, may lawfully do by virtue hereof or thereof.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND AND THE PROXY STATEMENT, DATED JANUARY 29, 2001.

THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF THE FUND AND THE
TRUST. PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY, EITHER BY
THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE OR BY TELEFACSIMILE (FRONT AND BACK) AT (704)
388-2641.


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

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

                                              Please sign above exactly as your
                                              name(s) appear(s) hereon.
                                              Corporate proxies should be signed
                                              in full corporate name by an
                                              authorized officer. Each joint
                                              owner should sign personally.
                                              Fiduciaries should give full
                                              titles as such.

<PAGE>

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THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED BELOW WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTION TO BE
TAKEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL. IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY SPECIFICATION, THIS PROXY
WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.

ITEM 1.   A new investment advisory agreement for the Fund with Banc of
          America Advisors, Inc.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 2.   A new investment sub-advisory agreement for the Fund with Banc of
          America Capital Management, Inc.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 3.   An authorization to convert to a feeder fund in a master/feeder
          structure.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 4.   An authorization for Banc of America Advisors, Inc. to hire and
          replace investment sub-advisers or to modify investment sub-advisory
          agreements without shareholder approval.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|


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ITEM 5.    New fundamental investment policies.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

   In their discretion, the Proxies, and each of them, are authorized to vote
   upon any other business that may properly come before the meeting, or any
   adjournment(s) thereof, including any adjournment(s) necessary to obtain
   requisite quorums and/or approvals.

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature                   Date

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature (Joint Owners)    Date

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                              FORM OF PROXY BALLOT

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NATIONS INTERNATIONAL GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 12, 2001

         The undersigned hereby appoints Richard H. Blank, Jr., Michael Simons
and Carolyn Wyse (the "Proxies"), and each of them, attorneys and proxies of the
undersigned, each with power of substitution and resubstitution, to attend, vote
and act for the undersigned at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Nations
International Growth Portfolio (the "Fund") of Nations Annuity Trust (the
"Trust") to be held at One Bank of America Plaza, 101 South Tryon Street, 33rd
Floor, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on April
12, 2001, and at any adjournment(s) thereof. The Proxies shall cast votes
according to the number of shares of the Fund which the undersigned may be
entitled to vote with respect to the proposal set forth on the reverse side, in
accordance with the specification indicated, if any, and shall have all the
powers which the undersigned would possess if personally present. The
undersigned hereby revokes any prior proxy to vote at such meeting, and hereby
ratifies and confirms all that said Proxies, or any of them, may lawfully do by
virtue hereof or thereof.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND AND THE PROXY STATEMENT, DATED JANUARY 29, 2001.

THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF THE FUND AND THE
TRUST. PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY, EITHER BY
THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE OR BY TELEFACSIMILE (FRONT AND BACK) AT (704)
388-2641.


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

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

                                              Please sign above exactly as your
                                              name(s) appear(s) hereon.
                                              Corporate proxies should be
                                              signed in full corporate name by
                                              an authorized officer. Each joint
                                              owner should sign personally.
                                              Fiduciaries should give full
                                              titles as such.

<PAGE>

            Please fold and detach card at perforation before mailing

THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED BELOW WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTION TO BE
TAKEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL. IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY SPECIFICATION, THIS PROXY
WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.

ITEM 1.   A new investment sub-advisory agreement for the Fund with Marsico
          Capital Management, LLC.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 2.   An authorization for Banc of America Advisors, Inc. to hire and
          replace investment sub-advisers or to modify investment sub-advisory
          agreements without shareholder approval.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 3.   New fundamental investment policies.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

   In their discretion, the Proxies, and each of them, are authorized to vote
   upon any other business that may properly come before the meeting, or any
   adjournment(s) thereof, including any adjournment(s) necessary to obtain
   requisite quorums and/or approvals.

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature                   Date

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature (Joint Owners)    Date

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                              FORM OF PROXY BALLOT

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NATIONS BALANCED ASSETS PORTFOLIO
Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 12, 2001

         The undersigned hereby appoints Richard H. Blank, Jr., Michael Simons
and Carolyn Wyse (the "Proxies"), and each of them, attorneys and proxies of the
undersigned, each with power of substitution and resubstitution, to attend, vote
and act for the undersigned at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Nations
Balanced Assets Portfolio (the "Fund") of Nations Annuity Trust (the "Trust") to
be held at One Bank of America Plaza, 101 South Tryon Street, 33rd Floor,
Charlotte, North Carolina 28255, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on April 12, 2001,
and at any adjournment(s) thereof. The Proxies shall cast votes according to the
number of shares of the Fund which the undersigned may be entitled to vote with
respect to the proposal set forth on the reverse side, in accordance with the
specification indicated, if any, and shall have all the powers which the
undersigned would possess if personally present. The undersigned hereby revokes
any prior proxy to vote at such meeting, and hereby ratifies and confirms all
that said Proxies, or any of them, may lawfully do by virtue hereof or thereof.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND AND THE PROXY STATEMENT, DATED JANUARY 29, 2001.

THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF THE FUND AND THE
TRUST. PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY, EITHER BY
THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE OR BY TELEFACSIMILE (FRONT AND BACK) AT (704)
388-2641.


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

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

                                               Please sign above exactly as your
                                               name(s) appear(s) hereon.
                                               Corporate proxies should be
                                               signed in full corporate name by
                                               an authorized officer. Each joint
                                               owner should sign personally.
                                               Fiduciaries should give full
                                               titles as such.

<PAGE>

            Please fold and detach card at perforation before mailing

THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED BELOW WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTION TO BE
TAKEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL. IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY SPECIFICATION, THIS PROXY
WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.

ITEM 1.   A new investment sub-advisory agreement for the Fund with Banc of
          America Capital Management, Inc.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 2.   A new investment sub-advisory agreement for the Fund with Chicago
          Equity Partners LLC.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 3.   An authorization to convert to a feeder fund in a master/feeder
          structure.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 4.   An authorization for Banc of America Advisors, Inc. to hire and
          replace investment sub-advisers or to modify investment sub-advisory
          agreements without shareholder approval.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|


<PAGE>

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ITEM 5.  New fundamental investment policies.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

   In their discretion, the Proxies, and each of them, are authorized to vote
   upon any other business that may properly come before the meeting, or any
   adjournment(s) thereof, including any adjournment(s) necessary to obtain
   requisite quorums and/or approvals.

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature                   Date

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature (Joint Owners)    Date

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                              FORM OF PROXY BALLOT

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NATIONS AGGRESSIVE GROWTH PORTFOLIO
Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 12, 2001

         The undersigned hereby appoints Richard H. Blank, Jr., Michael Simons
and Carolyn Wyse (the "Proxies"), and each of them, attorneys and proxies of the
undersigned, each with power of substitution and resubstitution, to attend, vote
and act for the undersigned at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Nations
Aggressive Growth Portfolio (the "Fund") of Nations Annuity Trust (the "Trust")
to be held at One Bank of America Plaza, 101 South Tryon Street, 33rd Floor,
Charlotte, North Carolina 28255, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on April 12, 2001,
and at any adjournment(s) thereof. The Proxies shall cast votes according to the
number of shares of the Fund which the undersigned may be entitled to vote with
respect to the proposal set forth on the reverse side, in accordance with the
specification indicated, if any, and shall have all the powers which the
undersigned would possess if personally present. The undersigned hereby revokes
any prior proxy to vote at such meeting, and hereby ratifies and confirms all
that said Proxies, or any of them, may lawfully do by virtue hereof or thereof.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND AND THE PROXY STATEMENT, DATED JANUARY 29, 2001.

THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF THE FUND AND THE
TRUST. PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY, EITHER BY
THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE OR BY TELEFACSIMILE (FRONT AND BACK) AT (704)
388-2641.


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

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

                                              Please sign above exactly as your
                                              name(s) appear(s) hereon.
                                              Corporate proxies should be
                                              signed in full corporate name by
                                              an authorized officer. Each joint
                                              owner should sign personally.
                                              Fiduciaries should give full
                                              titles as such.

<PAGE>

            Please fold and detach card at perforation before mailing

THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED BELOW WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTION TO BE
TAKEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL. IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY SPECIFICATION, THIS PROXY
WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.

ITEM 1.   A new investment advisory agreement for the Fund with Banc of
          America Advisors, Inc.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 2.   A new investment sub-advisory agreement for the Fund with Marsico
          Capital Management, LLC.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 3.   An authorization to convert to a feeder fund in a master/feeder
          structure.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 4.   An authorization for Banc of America Advisors, Inc. to hire and
          replace investment sub-advisers or to modify investment sub-advisory
          agreements without shareholder approval.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|


<PAGE>

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ITEM 5.  New fundamental investment policies.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

   In their discretion, the Proxies, and each of them, are authorized to vote
   upon any other business that may properly come before the meeting, or any
   adjournment(s) thereof, including any adjournment(s) necessary to obtain
   requisite quorums and/or approvals.

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature                   Date

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature (Joint Owners)    Date

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                              FORM OF PROXY BALLOT

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NATIONS MARSICO FOCUSED EQUITIES PORTFOLIO Special Meeting of Shareholders to be
held on April 12, 2001

         The undersigned hereby appoints Richard H. Blank, Jr., Michael Simons
and Carolyn Wyse (the "Proxies"), and each of them, attorneys and proxies of the
undersigned, each with power of substitution and resubstitution, to attend, vote
and act for the undersigned at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Nations
Marsico Focused Equities Portfolio (the "Fund") of Nations Annuity Trust (the
"Trust") to be held at One Bank of America Plaza, 101 South Tryon Street, 33rd
Floor, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on April
12, 2001, and at any adjournment(s) thereof. The Proxies shall cast votes
according to the number of shares of the Fund which the undersigned may be
entitled to vote with respect to the proposal set forth on the reverse side, in
accordance with the specification indicated, if any, and shall have all the
powers which the undersigned would possess if personally present. The
undersigned hereby revokes any prior proxy to vote at such meeting, and hereby
ratifies and confirms all that said Proxies, or any of them, may lawfully do by
virtue hereof or thereof.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND AND THE PROXY STATEMENT, DATED JANUARY 29, 2001.

THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF THE FUND AND THE
TRUST. PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY, EITHER BY
THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE OR BY TELEFACSIMILE (FRONT AND BACK) AT (704)
388-2641.


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

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

                                               Please sign above exactly as your
                                               name(s) appear(s) hereon.
                                               Corporate proxies should be
                                               signed in full corporate name by
                                               an authorized officer. Each joint
                                               owner should sign personally.
                                               Fiduciaries should give full
                                               titles as such.


<PAGE>

            Please fold and detach card at perforation before mailing

THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED BELOW WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTION TO BE
TAKEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL. IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY SPECIFICATION, THIS PROXY
WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.

ITEM 1.   A new investment sub-advisory agreement for the Fund with Marsico
          Capital Management, LLC.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 2.   An authorization to convert to a feeder fund in a master/feeder
          structure.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 3.   An authorization for Banc of America Advisors, Inc. to hire and
          replace investment sub-advisers or to modify investment sub-advisory
          agreements without shareholder approval.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|


<PAGE>

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ITEM 4.  New fundamental investment policies.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

   In their discretion, the Proxies, and each of them, are authorized to vote
   upon any other business that may properly come before the meeting, or any
   adjournment(s) thereof, including any adjournment(s) necessary to obtain
   requisite quorums and/or approvals.

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature                    Date

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature (Joint Owners)     Date



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                              FORM OF PROXY BALLOT

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NATIONS MARSICO GROWTH & INCOME PORTFOLIO Special Meeting of Shareholders to be
held on April 12, 2001

         The undersigned hereby appoints Richard H. Blank, Jr., Michael Simons
and Carolyn Wyse (the "Proxies"), and each of them, attorneys and proxies of the
undersigned, each with power of substitution and resubstitution, to attend, vote
and act for the undersigned at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Nations
Marsico Growth & Income Portfolio (the "Fund") of Nations Annuity Trust (the
"Trust") to be held at One Bank of America Plaza, 101 South Tryon Street, 33rd
Floor, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on April
12, 2001, and at any adjournment(s) thereof. The Proxies shall cast votes
according to the number of shares of the Fund which the undersigned may be
entitled to vote with respect to the proposal set forth on the reverse side, in
accordance with the specification indicated, if any, and shall have all the
powers which the undersigned would possess if personally present. The
undersigned hereby revokes any prior proxy to vote at such meeting, and hereby
ratifies and confirms all that said Proxies, or any of them, may lawfully do by
virtue hereof or thereof.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND AND THE PROXY STATEMENT, DATED JANUARY 29, 2001.

THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF THE FUND AND THE
TRUST. PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY, EITHER BY
THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE OR BY TELEFACSIMILE (FRONT AND BACK) AT (704)
388-2641.


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

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

                                               Please sign above exactly as your
                                               name(s) appear(s) hereon.
                                               Corporate proxies should be
                                               signed in full corporate name by
                                               an authorized officer. Each joint
                                               owner should sign personally.
                                               Fiduciaries should give full
                                               titles as such.


<PAGE>

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THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED BELOW WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTION TO BE
TAKEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL. IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY SPECIFICATION, THIS PROXY
WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.

ITEM 1.   A new investment sub-advisory agreement for the Fund with Marsico
          Capital Management, LLC.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 2.   An authorization to convert to a feeder fund in a master/feeder
          structure.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 3.   An authorization for Banc of America Advisors, Inc. to hire and
          replace investment sub-advisers or to modify investment sub-advisory
          agreements without shareholder approval.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|


<PAGE>

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ITEM 4.  New fundamental investment policies.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

   In their discretion, the Proxies, and each of them, are authorized to vote
   upon any other business that may properly come before the meeting, or any
   adjournment(s) thereof, including any adjournment(s) necessary to obtain
   requisite quorums and/or approvals.

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature                   Date

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature (Joint Owners)     Date



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                              FORM OF PROXY BALLOT

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NATIONS VALUE PORTFOLIO
Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 12, 2001

         The undersigned hereby appoints Richard H. Blank, Jr., Michael Simons
and Carolyn Wyse (the "Proxies"), and each of them, attorneys and proxies of the
undersigned, each with power of substitution and resubstitution, to attend, vote
and act for the undersigned at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Nations
Value Portfolio (the "Fund") of Nations Annuity Trust (the "Trust") to be held
at One Bank of America Plaza, 101 South Tryon Street, 33rd Floor, Charlotte,
North Carolina 28255, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on April 12, 2001, and at any
adjournment(s) thereof. The Proxies shall cast votes according to the number of
shares of the Fund which the undersigned may be entitled to vote with respect to
the proposal set forth on the reverse side, in accordance with the specification
indicated, if any, and shall have all the powers which the undersigned would
possess if personally present. The undersigned hereby revokes any prior proxy to
vote at such meeting, and hereby ratifies and confirms all that said Proxies, or
any of them, may lawfully do by virtue hereof or thereof.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND AND THE PROXY STATEMENT, DATED JANUARY 29, 2001.

THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF THE FUND AND THE
TRUST. PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY, EITHER BY
THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE OR BY TELEFACSIMILE (FRONT AND BACK) AT (704)
388-2641.


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

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

                                               Please sign above exactly as your
                                               name(s) appear(s) hereon.
                                               Corporate proxies should be
                                               signed in full corporate name by
                                               an authorized officer. Each joint
                                               owner should sign personally.
                                               Fiduciaries should give full
                                               titles as such.


<PAGE>

            Please fold and detach card at perforation before mailing

THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED BELOW WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTION TO BE
TAKEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL. IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY SPECIFICATION, THIS PROXY
WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.

ITEM 1.   An authorization to convert to a feeder fund in a master/feeder
          structure.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 2.   An authorization for Banc of America Advisors, Inc. to hire and
          replace investment sub-advisers or to modify investment sub-advisory
          agreements without shareholder approval.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 3.   New fundamental investment policies.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

   In their discretion, the Proxies, and each of them, are authorized to vote
   upon any other business that may properly come before the meeting, or any
   adjournment(s) thereof, including any adjournment(s) necessary to obtain
   requisite quorums and/or approvals.

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature                   Date

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature (Joint Owners)    Date



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                              FORM OF PROXY BALLOT

            Please fold and detach card at perforation before mailing

NATIONS INTERNATIONAL VALUE PORTFOLIO
Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 12, 2001

         The undersigned hereby appoints Richard H. Blank, Jr., Michael Simons
and Carolyn Wyse (the "Proxies"), and each of them, attorneys and proxies of the
undersigned, each with power of substitution and resubstitution, to attend, vote
and act for the undersigned at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Nations
International Value Portfolio (the "Fund") of Nations Annuity Trust (the
"Trust") to be held at One Bank of America Plaza, 101 South Tryon Street, 33rd
Floor, Charlotte, North Carolina 28255, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on April
12, 2001, and at any adjournment(s) thereof. The Proxies shall cast votes
according to the number of shares of the Fund which the undersigned may be
entitled to vote with respect to the proposal set forth on the reverse side, in
accordance with the specification indicated, if any, and shall have all the
powers which the undersigned would possess if personally present. The
undersigned hereby revokes any prior proxy to vote at such meeting, and hereby
ratifies and confirms all that said Proxies, or any of them, may lawfully do by
virtue hereof or thereof.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND AND THE PROXY STATEMENT, DATED JANUARY 29, 2001.

THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF THE FUND AND THE
TRUST. PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY, EITHER BY
THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE OR BY TELEFACSIMILE (FRONT AND BACK) AT (704)
388-2641.


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

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

                                               Please sign above exactly as your
                                               name(s) appear(s) hereon.
                                               Corporate proxies should be
                                               signed in full corporate name by
                                               an authorized officer. Each joint
                                               owner should sign personally.
                                               Fiduciaries should give full
                                               titles as such.


<PAGE>

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THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED BELOW WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTION TO BE
TAKEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL. IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY SPECIFICATION, THIS PROXY
WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.

ITEM 1.   An authorization to convert to a feeder fund in a master/feeder
          structure.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 2.   An authorization for Banc of America Advisors, Inc. to hire and
          replace investment sub-advisers or to modify investment sub-advisory
          agreements without shareholder approval.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

   In their discretion, the Proxies, and each of them, are authorized to vote
   upon any other business that may properly come before the meeting, or any
   adjournment(s) thereof, including any adjournment(s) necessary to obtain
   requisite quorums and/or approvals.

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature                   Date

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature (Joint Owners)    Date



<PAGE>
                              FORM OF PROXY BALLOT

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NATIONS HIGH YIELD BOND PORTFOLIO
Special Meeting of Shareholders to be held on April 12, 2001

         The undersigned hereby appoints Richard H. Blank, Jr., Michael Simons
and Carolyn Wyse (the "Proxies"), and each of them, attorneys and proxies of the
undersigned, each with power of substitution and resubstitution, to attend, vote
and act for the undersigned at the Special Meeting of Shareholders of Nations
High Yield Bond Portfolio (the "Fund") of Nations Annuity Trust (the "Trust") to
be held at One Bank of America Plaza, 101 South Tryon Street, 33rd Floor,
Charlotte, North Carolina 28255, at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) on April 12, 2001,
and at any adjournment(s) thereof. The Proxies shall cast votes according to the
number of shares of the Fund which the undersigned may be entitled to vote with
respect to the proposal set forth on the reverse side, in accordance with the
specification indicated, if any, and shall have all the powers which the
undersigned would possess if personally present. The undersigned hereby revokes
any prior proxy to vote at such meeting, and hereby ratifies and confirms all
that said Proxies, or any of them, may lawfully do by virtue hereof or thereof.

THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF
SHAREHOLDERS OF THE FUND AND THE PROXY STATEMENT, DATED JANUARY 29, 2001.

THIS PROXY IS SOLICITED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON BEHALF OF THE FUND AND THE
TRUST. PLEASE MARK, SIGN, DATE AND RETURN THIS PROXY CARD PROMPTLY, EITHER BY
THE ENCLOSED POSTAGE-PAID ENVELOPE OR BY TELEFACSIMILE (FRONT AND BACK) AT (704)
388-2641.


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

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

                                               Please sign above exactly as your
                                               name(s) appear(s) hereon.
                                               Corporate proxies should be
                                               signed in full corporate name by
                                               an authorized officer. Each joint
                                               owner should sign personally.
                                               Fiduciaries should give full
                                               titles as such.


<PAGE>

            Please fold and detach card at perforation before mailing

THIS PROXY WILL BE VOTED AS SPECIFIED BELOW WITH RESPECT TO THE ACTION TO BE
TAKEN ON THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL. IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY SPECIFICATION, THIS PROXY
WILL BE VOTED IN FAVOR OF THE PROPOSAL.

ITEM 1.   An authorization to convert to a feeder fund in a master/feeder
          structure.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

ITEM 2.   An authorization for Banc of America Advisors, Inc. to hire and
          replace investment sub-advisers or to modify investment sub-advisory
          agreements without shareholder approval.



                                    FOR           AGAINST     ABSTAIN
                                    |_|             |_|         |_|

   In their discretion, the Proxies, and each of them, are authorized to vote
   upon any other business that may properly come before the meeting, or any
   adjournment(s) thereof, including any adjournment(s) necessary to obtain
   requisite quorums and/or approvals.

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature                    Date

                                        -----------------------   --------
                                        Signature (Joint Owners)     Date


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