WealthProtect Status Update: August 2014

We email the status of our WealthProtect System* monthly and give the probability (Low, Mid, High) of a change in status within the next two months. We also include a commentary on actions taken this month.

Commentary

Volatility returned at the end of July and the beginning of August, first with a market drop and then a decent rebound. The end result is that continued weakness in commodities caused an exit trigger. Proceeds from this asset class were invested in an alternative strategy that seeks to balance risk and return. Challenges in Europe's economy have caused developed foreign equities to weaken to the point that it is possible they will trigger out shortly. More under the radar has been the damage to US small company equities. As a reminder, volatility is not necessarily a bad thing; in fact I worry more when there is not much volatility. When there are no small tremors to relieve the pressure on the fault line, the likelihood of a big earthquake may increase.

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*The Armstrong Wealth Management Group WealthProtect System is an investment risk control system designed (but not guaranteed) to limit significant losses in major bear markets (excess of 30% loss from market peak to market trough). It is NOT designed to prevent normal market losses (under 20%). No strategy can assure a profit or protectfrom a loss. Occasional false signals can reduce returns.

The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.

Stock investing involves risk including loss of principal.

The prices of small cap stocks are generally more volatile than large cap stocks.

International and emerging market investing involves special risks such as currency fluctuation and political instability and may not be suitable for all investors.

Investing is Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) involves special risks such as potential illiquidity and may not be suitable for all investors. There is no assurance that the investment objectives of this program will be attained.

The fast price swings in commodities will result in significant volatility in an investor's holdings.

All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results.

Alternative investments may not be suitable for all investors and involve special risks such as leveraging the investment, potential adverse market forces, regulatory changes and potentially illiquidity. The strategies employed in the management of alternative investments may accelerate the velocity of potential losses.

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