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What Every Investor Should Know About Mutual Funds
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Through the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, your Financial Representative* has access to a wide range of mutual funds. Carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, expenses and charges of the investment company before you invest. A prospectus will contain this information and other important information that you should read carefully before you invest or send money.

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The NMIS Client General Account Agreement outlines the terms and conditions of a NMIS Account.

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The FundVest™ Fund Family List includes the no-transaction-fee mutual fund programs that enable investors to buy, sell or exchange domestic, institutional, or offshore mutual funds.

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Specific funds within the fund families listed above may be excluded at the discretion of the participating fund company. Mutual funds are sold only by prospectus and all funds may not be available in all jurisdictions.

This guide will help plan sponsors and other trustees, as fiduciaries, understand the costs associated with their NMIS-affiliated qualified retirement plans.

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Before you invest in any mutual fund, you should read the fund's prospectus and, if you have additional questions, talk to your Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Representative* to make sure you understand the mutual fund's multiple share class structure and corresponding expenses (including on-going expenses) on each class of share, conversion terms and volume discounts associated with the various classes of fund shares.

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By educating yourself about your rights and obligations, you take the first step towards protecting your investment interests and actively contributing to achieving your financial objectives. The "Investor Rights and Responsibilities" brochure informs you of your rights as an investor and encourages you to meet your obligations as a participant in the securities market.

You should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, expenses and charges of the investment company before you invest. Your Northwestern Mutual Investment Services Registered Representative can provide you with a prospectus that will contain the information noted above, and other important information that you should read carefully before you invest or send money.