UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	February 22, 2019 3:00 P.M.

Form:	N-4
CIK: 0001755596 Company Name: Nationwide Variable Account-15 File Number: 333-227783 REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS) Series ID Class/Contract Name S000063965 Nationwide Variable Account-15 C000206996 Nationwide Advisory Retirement Income Annuity