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October 29, 2013

Presentation by:

Steve Scott Managing PartnerRetirement Solution Group, LLC

To the Participants of RSG401(k) Update

Deficit Issues, Government Shutdowns, Confusion on Healthcare and Taxes…

So of course the market is up!

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From the history of the markets the S&P 500 posts a 12% return, over the last 20 years due to the multiple

recessions that rate is down to 8.21%. What has been the return for the average US equity investor over the last 20

years? (source: Dalbar)

9.7 %8.21 %4.25 %

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Answer: C… 4.25%

Think about that for a moment.

■ Most investors pay more for active management, with the expressed interest of beating the market.

■ The scary part is this is better than the average investor return over longer periods of time.

■ The fees, expenses and the markets matter, but participant behavior matters more…

■ So why are we all trying to get it right this time?

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Agenda

■ Market Update

■ Q3 Focus Topic: Understanding Asset Allocation Funds

■ The Challenges Today for “Looking Ahead”

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Market Update

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Markets in 2013

STOCKS: YTD & 3 Year returns, Source – Morningstar.com (as of 10/23/13)� Broad US Stocks 25.6 % & 16.8 %� International Developed Countries, (EAFE) 20.63 % & 8.4 %� International Emerging Markets, (EM) 0.63% & - 2.06 % & - 2.21 %

BONDS: YTD� Core Bond, -0.76 % & 3.22%

TIPS, YTD -5.86% & 3.43%

Economic Reality� Unemployment as of Q1 2013%

• 7.3% August 2013• Slight drop since last meeting

� Q2 2013 GDP growth = +2.5 %

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Reminders for 2013

■ Deferral Limits: � $17,500 for 2013� $5,500 in catch-up contribution for participants 50 or older (Plan dependent)� 2014 rates should be available by mid-November

Best Practices:

1. Save more! � The 1% per year 401(k) raise rule.� Understand Roth vs. Pre-tax

1. Know where you are invested

2. Know why you own what you own

3. Does your risk level match your investments?

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Emotions Matter (Source: Investopedia/market timing)

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Focus Topic: Understanding Asset Allocation Funds

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The Basic Idea…

■ Reduce the emotions of investing by incorporating a more auto-pilot approach.

� The issue of participant engagement 1995 v. 2009 v. 2013� Risk or age based� Static or tactical

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Where are you on the risk/return discussion?

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Risk Based

Note all TDFs are the same…

• Single fund family vs. multi-fund family• Active vs. Passive• The “Glidepath” Debate: to or through???

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Results & Takeaways

■ Know What You Own� Risk or Age Based� Active or Passive� Static or Tactical� Glidepath

■ When It Works & When It Doesn’t � Are you a Deb?� Are you a Mike?

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“Looking Ahead”

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Looking Ahead

There are known knowns. These are things we know that we know. There are known unknowns. That is to say, there are things that we know we

don't know. But there are also unknown unknowns. There are things we don't know we don't know.

Donald Rumsfeld

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Looking Ahead

■ Managing with high “Uncertainty”� Known unknowns – U1� Unknown unknowns – U2

■ Key Uncertainties (Source: Silicon Bank)� 63% of workforce is supporting economy

• Lowest level since 1978� 10% Economic Sector “Rewrites”� Dodd Frank 2010

• 40% not written• 32% unproposed• 39% of deadlines missed

� “Obamacare” 2013 � How much can DC Bend?

• Shutdowns• Interest rates & Fed policy• Fundamental budget & deficit decisions

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Summary

■ Market Update� Strong Results, but Highly Concentrated

■ Understanding Asset Allocation Funds� Not All the Same

■ Looking Ahead� Managing with Uncertainty

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So What?

Key Take-Aways:

■ 2013 limits are $17,500 ($23,000 with catch-up provision for those over 50)

■ 2014 limits coming soon

■ What do you own and what is the strategy?

Next Steps:

■ Save more – 12% target (Source: DOL)

■ Be more engaged

■ But not too engaged…

Where are you on Emotion Curve?

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“Investments involve risks and potential loss of principal and are not FDIC insured investments.

Investments and investments in 401k plans are not guaranteed by the federal government or the FDIC, they involve risk including but not limited to loss of principal. Opinions expressed are those of Steve Scott and do not represent the opinions of Ausdal Financial Partners, or Retirement Solution Group, LLC. They are opinion only and should be not considered as stand alone advice.”

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RSG Participant Support Team

We are here to help, 866-352-7731

1. Elvia Sanchez, Senior Relationship Manager (Bi-Lingual) x410

2. Christie Cheng, Senior Relationship Manager x310

3. Megan Dunne, Relationship Manager x200

4. Mary Urlich, Participant Transactions x1

5. Steve Scott, Managing Partner x 210

“Can you help me with my forms?”

“I have no idea on these funds, can you help me with that?”

“How much should I be saving?”

“Not really sure if I am aggressive investor or not, how do I figure that out?”

“What is a stock/bond?”

“Why do people keep talking about Spanish Bonds Yields?”

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