Russell Investment Group, a global investment services firm, provides manager-of-manager investment products and services in more than 40 countries. Russell manages $155 billion in assets and advises clients representing more than US$2.3 trillion worldwide. Russell is a subsidiary of Northwestern Mutual and is headquartered in Tacoma, Wash., with additional offices in New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Singapore, Sydney, Auckland and Tokyo. The company is included on Fortune magazine's list of the 100 best companies to work for in America.

Founded in 1936, Russell Investment Group was a pioneer in the field of investment consulting by focusing on investment management rather than investment products.

Russell's investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that financial markets reward knowledgeable, disciplined investors. Based on a philosophy that over a long period of time active money managers can add value, Russell selects teams of money managers that strive to meet clients' investment goals. Russell aims to manage risk and provide consistent, above average returns both collectively and over time.

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