Investment Market Analysis January 2006

1. 2010 Investment Market Review Economic Recovery Transitions To Expansion Investment Market Analysis January 2006

2. Worries over European sovereign debt levels and austerity programs lead to mid-year selloff Assets appreciate in second half as economic data turns consistently positive and fears of a double dip recession subside U.S. economy adds over one million jobs but the reality of a slow return to full employment sets in Additional Federal Reserve asset purchases results in a strong year end rally in equities and other risk assets Extension of Bush tax cuts is passed and additional stimulus enacted after lopsided mid-term election Summary of 2010 2

3. Debt Service Ratio Returning to Normal Levels Household Debt Service Ratio Creation of debt bubble sets the stage for financial crisis Bubble bursts and households eliminate debt Due to low interest rates, deleveraging, and foreclosures, households are returning to a more normal debt burden which increases their ability to both save and consume…. 3

4. Continued Monetary Stimulus Quantitative Easing (2) …..while the Federal Reserve mitigates the negative impact of this process by supplying liquidity to capital markets. 4

5. 2010 Market Results Several sectors (technology, consumer discretionary, consumer staples) are close to or above levels seen at the market top in October of 2007. 5

6. 2010 Market Results Real Estate Large Companies Small Companies Foreign Companies Risk assets, such as equities and real estate, outperformed as markets continued to rally off the 2009 lows. 6

7. Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) widely utilized among sophisticated investors for last 50+ years Widespread fear and rare events outside of normal economic cycles disrupt MPT in the very short-run Diversification provides the foundation to participate in recovery after turbulent periods Fear induced investment decisions and straying widely from a long-term plan can compound mistakes and negatively affect returns over time Diversified portfolios outperformed broad-based indices through the recent market cycle Long-Term Diversified Portfolios 7

8. Modern Portfolio Theory in Practice A diversified portfolio has had less volatility and has increased in value since the market peak Diversified Portfolio is rebalanced quarterly and consists of the following indices: 22% S&P 500, 12% Russell 2000, 14% MSCI EAFE, 25% Barclays Capital Municipal Bond, 15% Barclays Capital U.S. Corporate Investment Grade, 6% FTSE NAREIT All REITs, and 6% Dow Jones UBS Commodity

9. The Cycle of Market Emotions Point of Maximum Financial Risk “Wow, am I Smart.” “Temporary setback- I am a long-term investor.” Optimism “How could I have been so wrong?” How do you currently feel? Point of Maximum Financial Opportunity Source: Janus 9 Point of Maximum Financial Risk “Wow, am I Smart.” Euphoria Anxiety Denial Thrill Fear Excitement Desperation Optimism Panic Capitulation Relief Hope Despondency Depression Point of Maximum Financial Opportunity

10. Tax Rates and Confidence Extension of the Bush tax cuts and a payroll tax cut has provided a sentiment boost Source: The Tax Foundation, J.P. Morgan Asset Management However, confidence still in recession territory: • Unemployment stubbornly high • Housing remains weak • Continued deleveraging by households • Long-term fiscal worries “It’s never paid to bet against America. We come through things, but it is not always a smooth ride.” – Warren Buffett 10

11. Equity Market Valuation Equities appear cheap relative to bonds ??? Source: Standard & Poor’s, Moody’s, FactSet, J.P. Morgan Asset Management The Fed wants investors to take risk… Things for investors to consider: • Consistently rebalancing naturally leads to buying low and selling high • Hedged strategies can lower risk while still allowing investors to participate in up markets • Often, the best opportunities come from areas that have been shunned by the investing public "Sustained deflation can be highly destructive to a modern economy and should be strongly resisted“ – Ben Bernanke (2002) … but be careful of overvalued markets. “…balance sheet policy…adds to household wealth by keeping asset prices higher than they otherwise would be” – Ben Bernanke (2010) 11

12. The deleveraging process is long and can cause bouts of high volatility and uncertainty It is very difficult to provide excess return through fundamental security selection in markets dominated by macro concerns Markets dominated by fear and periods of high correlation among asset classes do not last forever and provide great opportunities to upgrade portfolios The best performing markets are not necessarily found in the fastest growing economies Corporations are adept at wringing out efficiencies and increasing profitability during difficult periods Lessons from 2010 12

13. Yields on tax-exempt municipal bonds are compelling relative to Treasuries, especially after the 4th quarter 2010 selloff Large-cap, multinational, quality “blue chips” are trading at a discount to the overall market Investors continue to be attractively compensated for providing liquidity to companies that traditionally rely on the commercial banking sector Non-U.S. dollar denominated and real assets (energy, real estate, etc.) can serve as a hedge against dollar debasement and domestic inflation while also providing income Hedged strategies in both equities and fixed income markets allow for the ability to participate in continued expansion yet insulate portfolios from rising interest rates and increased volatility Investment Themes for 2011 13

14. Conclusion of quantitative easing results in uncertainty and a decline in asset prices Government stimulus wears off without the necessary increase in employment, resulting in very low growth rates The housing market reaccelerates to the downside and banks fail to materially boost loan growth Global growth engines (emerging Asia and Latin America) cool, depleting a major source of earnings growth for companies Sovereign debt, expensive government programs and underfunded pensions roil capital markets Geopolitical uncertainties related to instability, nuclear proliferation, terrorism, and protectionism come to a head, creating investor anxiety and fear Risks to Expansion 14