WealthProtect Status Update: October 2015

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

Commentary

After crossing their historical long-term trend lines, US markets continued to sell off through most of September returning near their August lows. Then beginning on September 30th, global markets began a sharp, broad rally as weaker economic growth in the US gave investors hope that interest rates will stay low for even longer. This especially aided the real estate sector and REITs triggered back in this month. We never attempt to predict the market; we use our WealthProtect System discipline to attempt to significantly reduce the severity of down markets while still preserving long-term upside potential. The "cost", if you will, of this strategy is the whipsaw action that will take place along the way. We continue to believe US markets are overvalued and that sticking to our discipline, while frustrating in the short run, should ultimately bring value for our clients.

Thank you for your trust.

*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 protect from 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.

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.

There is no guarantee that a diversified portfolio will enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified portfolio. Diversification does not protect against market risk.

The forecasts set forth may not develop as predicted and there can be no guarantee that strategies promoted will be successful.

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