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Index Descriptions

Bloomberg U.S. Treasury Bill (1-3 Months) Index tracks the performance of all outstanding 0-3 month outstanding Treasury Bills issued by the US government.

Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index is comprised of government securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset backed securities, and corporate securities to simulate the universe of bonds in the market.

The MSCI EAFE Index (Europe, Australasia, Far East) is a free float-adjusted capitalization index that is designed to measure developed market equity performance and excludes the US and Canada.

Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the US equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

Russell 2000 Value Index measures the performance of the small-cap value segment of the US equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

Russell Midcap Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the US equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

Russell Midcap Value Index measures the performance of the mid-cap value segment of the US equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.

Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the US equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.

Russell 1000 Value Index measures the performance of the large-cap value segment of the US equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower expected growth values.

S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged list of 500 widely held US common stocks frequently used as a measure of US stock-market performance.

Important Risks: Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.• Different investment styles may go in and out of favor • Small- and mid-cap securities can have greater risks and volatility than large-cap securities. • Diversification does not ensure a profit or protect against a loss in a declining market.• Foreign investments may be more volatile and less liquid than U.S. investments and are subject to the risk of currency fluctuations and adverse political, economic and regulatory developments. These risks may be greater, and include additional risks, for investments in emerging markets. • Fixed-income security risks include credit, liquidity, call, duration, and interest-rate risk. As interest rates rise, bond prices generally fall. • Investments in high-yield ("junk") bonds involve greater risk of price volatility, illiquidity, and default than higher-rated debt securities. • Municipal securities may be adversely impacted by state/local, political, economic, or market conditions. Investors may be subject to the federal Alternative Minimum Tax as well as state and local income taxes. Capital gains, if any, are taxable. ● Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities’ risks include credit, interest-rate, prepayment, and extension risk. ● Loans can be difficult to value and less liquid than other types of debt instruments; they are also subject to nonpayment, collateral, bankruptcy, default, extension, prepayment and insolvency risks.

This information has been prepared from sources believed to be reliable but the accuracy and completeness of the information cannot be guaranteed. This material and/or its contents are current at the time of writing and are subject to change without notice.

All information provided is for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to provide investment, tax, accounting or legal advice. As with all matters of an investment, tax, or legal nature, you should consult with a qualified tax or legal professional regarding your specific legal or tax situation, as applicable.