Definitions: A 60/40 Portfolio refers to 60% U.S. equities/40% U.S. bonds. U.S. equities are represented by the S&P 500 Total Return Index (1926-2023) and the U.S. Market Total Return index (1820-1925), with data provided by Global Financial Data (GFD).  U.S. Bonds are represented by 10-year U.S. Treasury Total Returns (1820-2023), with data provided by GFD.  The indexes do not include any expenses, fees or sales charges, which would lower performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.

Risk Considerations: There is no assurance that a portfolio will achieve its investment objective. Portfolios are subject to market risk, which is the possibility that the market values of securities owned by the portfolio will decline and that the value of portfolio shares may therefore be less than what you paid for them. Investments in foreign markets entail special risks such as currency, political, economic, market and liquidity risks. The risks of investing in emerging market countries are greater than the risks generally associated with investments in foreign developed countries. 

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Any charts and graphs provided are for illustrative purposes only. Any performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 

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