Investment Objective
The Fund’s goal is to outperform a weighted index of 60% Russell 1000 Index and 40% Russell 2000 Growth Index over a three to five year market cycle. The sub-advisor believes that competitive total returns can be achieved through a diversified portfolio of large, medium and small cap stocks with demonstrated potential for rapid growth and above average returns.

The Sub-Advisor
Clearbridge Advisors is an equity focused investment management firm, which was created as a result of Legg Mason, Inc.'s December 2005 acquisition of Citigroup Asset Management. Legg Mason, Inc is one of the world's largest asset managers with over $682 billion in assets under management.