| Investment Options Nationwide Financial NetworkSM Retirement Services uses the Selector+ group annuity contract as the funding vehicle for qualified retirement plans. With over 55 investment options, we provide plan sponsors and participants with the tools to develop a balanced investment strategy. The funding choices include, (1) our unique "All Pro" investment options, (2) Individual Professionally Managed Separate Accounts, and (3) Other Investment Options managed by well known mutual fund advisors that are all available through the separate account structure. We also offer six investment strategies with pre-determined asset-allocations called the LifeStyle Allocation Strategies. The "All Pro" Series The "All Pro" series of Nationwide Financial Network's managed separate accounts uses a multi-manager approach to portfolio management. Couple this with the initial, and then ongoing, monitoring and due diligence performed on each manager, you have a unique investment approach known as the "All Pro" series. Nationwide Financial Network has contracted with Wilshire Associates to assist us with this process. The "All Pro" series of managed separate accounts include:
INFORMATION ABOUT WILSHIRE ASSOCIATES Individual Professionally Managed Separate Accounts These managed separate accounts of Nationwide Financial Network are subjected to the same level of ongoing monitoring and due diligence as the "All Pro" series, but do not employ the multi-manager approach. The Individual Professionally Managed Separate Accounts include:
**The Fixed Income Fund is backed by the General Account of Nationwide Life Insurance Company of America Other Separate Accounts Nationwide Financial Network Retirement Services, through the Selector + Group Variable Annuity Contract, also makes available other separate accounts managed by well known mutual fund advisors to further complement the other investment options offered by Nationwide Financial Network Retirement Services. These include: Asset allocation (how investments are divided between equities, bonds and chas/cash equivalents) will have a significant impact on investment results. The asset mix can be more important to success than market timing or the specific options chosen. 1. Conservative Strategy (Domestic and Global): Seeks to provide current income and stability of principal. A small allocations to equities is included to provide the opportunity for capital appreciation and offer some protection against the long range effects of inflation. The Global strategy adds a small allocation to international equity to further diversification. International investing is subject to additional risks, including currency fluctuations, foreign taxation, political risks, lower liquidity, differences in auditing and other financial reporting standards.
3. Aggressive Strategy (Domestic and Global): Seeks to provide the opportunity for growth in principal through a large allocation to equities. A small allocation to bonds provides a slight reduction in volatility and diversification during uncertain market conditions. The Global strategy adds further diversification by adding an allocation to international equities. International investing is subject to additional risks, including currency fluctuations, foreign taxation, political risks, lower liquidity, differences in auditing and other financial reporting standards.
Like other separate accounts within the Selector + group variable annuity contract, these strategies benefit from their exposure to a multi-manager investment approach through our "All Pro" series and money market separate accounts.
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