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Cushing MLP Inst’l Alpha Strategy U.S. SA equity energy 38.28% 36.92%

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Allianz U.S. Ultra Micro Cap U.S. SA small growth 36.42% 34.81%

Zevenbergen Z/Tech U.S. SA technology 36.12% 34.85%

Granahan Inv. Mgmt. - Sm. Cap Focused Gro. U.S. SA small growth 36.04% 34.86%

Ironwood Inv. Mgmt. Conc Small Cap Val. U.S. SA small blend 35.20% 33.35%

Kornitzer Emerging Opportunities U.S. SA small growth 34.53% 32.53%

Kayne Anderson Rudnick SC Quality Select U.S. SA small growth 3344..4433%% 3322..7722%%

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Independent financial advisor Spuds Powell always playsa strong defense. Howhe’s preparing for the nextcorrection in stocks.

Master ofDisasterbyMichael Vallo

MOST FINANCIAL ADVISORS LIVE IN FEAR OF THE END OF THE BULL

market. Spuds Powell, an advisor at Kayne Anderson RudnickWealth Management, is almost looking forward to it.“A lot of the folks that I interact with on a daily basis are

concerned about a 10%, 20%, 30% correction in the equity markets,”says Powell. “When that day comes, whether it starts soon orsometime down the road, that will play beautifully into our firm’sgreatest strengths.”The former Cornell University football player prides himself on

playing great defense in a bad market. His stocks often hold upbetter than others, thanks to his insistence that companies haveclear competitive advantages and low debt. And his sizable holdingsof alternative assets, such as hedge funds and managed futures, of-fer real ballast. In 2008, when the stock market plunged 38%, Pow-ell’s typical portfolio was down a more manageable 20%.Based in the Century City area of Los Angeles, Powell was born

in California and eventually moved with his family to Hong Kong,where his father worked for a shipping company. Powell returnedto California for high school, where he met his wife, Ann.Powell, 43, is a late entrant to financial advising. He joined

Kayne Anderson, an independent firm, in 2004 from investmentoutfit Financial Engines, where he provided corporations withretirement programs. After just a decade in the business, he sitsat No. 5 in Barron’s most recent list of top 100 independentadvisors. He is No. 6 in California among all advisors, includingthose at the big Wall Street firms.Powell admits he underestimated his early challenges. “I really

didn’t have any existing relationships with referral sources; it wasa pretty daunting task at first,” he says. But he quickly learnedit was more effective to cultivate a handful of relationships thatwould in time lead to referrals than to try to get a lot of clientsall at once. Today, Powell’s four-person team manages $1 billionfor 150 clients.Powell’s clients are on average in their mid-60s, and their main

priorities are preserving wealth while keeping costs down. Thatpriority is reflected in his typical asset allocation. Alternative invest-ments, for instance, make up 11% of the typical portfolio—a bufferagainst a downturn in stocks. Powell is particularly bullish on masterlimited partnerships: “They are currently paying about a 6% to 6.5%yield, which looks pretty good in a world where the yield on the 10-year Treasury bond is hovering around 2.5%.” Powell points out thatMLPs have generated a positive return in four of the past five downyears for the stock market.Real estate rounds out Powell’s alternatives allocation. Lately, he

has liked off-campus student housing. The demand for lower-costpublic universities has risen, he says, but dormitory growth hasn’tkept pace, so Powell and team developed a couple of funds thatinvest in off-campus housing.Powell has hardly abandoned stocks: They constitute 66% of his

typical allocation. Powell and his team like to pick their own stocks,even as many advisors are favoring ETFs or outsourcing the

investment function altogether. “When you own those individualstocks, you have the luxury of selling the handful of losers andusing those losses to offset realized gains in other parts of the port-folio,” says Powell. The strategy also avoids the fees that come withfunds and ETFs.

One of Powell’s long-term holdings isWD-40 Company (ticker:WDFC), maker of the famed lubricant. His logic: Nearly everybodyhas a can in their basement or garage ready to quiet a squeakydoor—and would be hard-pressed to name a competitor. That meansthe company can save a lot on marketing. “WD-40 is extremely prof-itable,” Powell says. “They’ve got very little debt, and they generatea significant amount of cash flows.”The remaining 23% of a typical portfolio is devoted to fixed

income, often municipal bonds. Here, too, Powell prepares for theworst. “If an earthquake were to damage a municipal golf courseand one of the major pipes used to transport water from theSierras into the [Los Angeles] Basin, it is safe to assume that thewater pipeline is going to get fixed a lot quicker than the fourthfairway of a golf course,” he says. “We’re not interested in buyingthe municipal bond that was used to build that golf course; we arevery interested in buying that water-district bond.”If history is any guide, count on Powell to avoid the next sand

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ALTERNATIVE VIEW Powell favorsa heavy dose of investments likemaster limited partnerships.

The StrategyLocation: Los AngelesClients: 150Typical Account: $7 million

Powell and his team are stickingwith stocks.

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Most financial advisors live in fear of the end of the bull market. Spuds Powell, an advisor at Kayne Anderson Rudnick Wealth Management, is almost looking forward to it.

“A lot of the folks that I interact with on a daily basis are concerned about a 10%, 20%, 30% correction in the equity markets,” says Powell. “When that day comes, whether it starts soon or sometime down the road, that will play beautifully into our firm’s greatest strengths.”

The former Cornell University football player prides himself on playing great de-fense in a bad market. His stocks often hold up better than others, thanks to his insistence that companies have clear com-petitive advantages and low debt. And his sizable holdings of alternative assets, such as hedge funds and managed futures, offer real ballast. In 2008, when the stock market plunged 38%, Powell’s typical portfolio was down a more manageable 20%.

Based in the Century City area of Los Angeles, Powell was born in California and eventually moved with his family to Hong Kong, where his father worked for a ship-ping company. Powell returned to California for high school, where he met his wife, Ann.

Powell, 43, is a late entrant to financial advising. He joined Kayne Anderson, an independent firm, in 2004 from investment outfit Financial Engines, where he provid-ed corporations with retirement programs. After just a decade in the business, he sits at No. 5 in Barron’s most recent list of top

100 independent advisors. He is No. 6 in California among all advisors, including those at the big Wall Street firms.

Powell admits he underestimated his early challenges. “I really didn’t have any existing relationships with referral sources; it was a pretty daunting task at first,” he says. But he quickly learned it was more ef-fective to cultivate a handful of relationships that would in time lead to referrals than to try to get a lot of clients all at once. Today, Powell’s four-person team manages $1 bil-lion for 150 clients.

Powell’s clients are on average in their mid-60s, and their main priorities are pre-serving wealth while keeping costs down.

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That priority is reflected in his typi-cal asset allocation. Alternative invest-ments, for instance, make up 11% of the typical portfolio—a buffer against a downturn in stocks. Powell is partic-ularly bullish on master limited part-nerships: “They are currently paying about a 6% to 6.5% yield, which looks pretty good in a world where the yield on the 10-year Treasury bond is hovering around 2.5%.” Powell points out that MLPs have generated a posi-tive return in four of the past five down years for the stock market.

Real estate rounds out Powell’s al-ternatives allocation. Lately, he has liked off-campus student housing. The demand for lower-cost public univer-sities has risen, he says, but dormito-ry growth hasn’t kept pace, so Powell and team developed a couple of funds that invest in off-campus housing.

Powell has hardly abandoned stocks: They constitute 66% of his typical allocation. Powell and his team like to pick their own stocks, even as many advisors are favoring ETFs or outsourcing the investment function altogether. “When you own those in-dividual stocks, you have the luxury of selling the handful of losers and using those losses to offset realized gains in other parts of the portfolio,” says Powell. The strategy also avoids the fees that come with funds and ETFs.

One of Powell’s long-term holdings is WD-40 Company (ticker: WDFC), maker of the famed lubricant. His logic: Nearly everybody has a can in their basement or garage ready to quiet a squeaky door—and would be hard-pressed to name a competitor. That means the company can save a

lot on marketing. “WD-40 is extreme-ly profitable,” Powell says. “They’ve got very little debt, and they generate a significant amount of cash flows.”

The remaining 23% of a typical portfolio is devoted to fixed income, often municipal bonds. Here, too, Powell prepares for the worst. “If an earthquake were to damage a munici-pal golf course and one of the major pipes used to transport water from the Sierras into the [Los Angeles] Basin, it is safe to assume that the water pipeline is going to get fixed a lot quicker than the fourth fairway of a golf course,” he says. “We’re not interested in buying the municipal bond that was used to build that golf course; we are very interested in buy-ing that water-district bond.”

If history is any guide, count on Powell to avoid the next sand trap. n

This report is based on the assumptions and analysis made and believed to be reasonable by Advisor. However, no assurance can be given that Advisor’s opinions or expectations will be correct. This report is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered a recommendation or solicitation to purchase securities. Although information presented in the article was obtained from and is based on an interview with Barron’s, the Advisor does not guarantee the accuracy of the information, and it may be incomplete or condensed. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Kayne Anderson Rudnick in Recent Media

September 16, 2014 Kayne Anderson Rudnick CIO Doug Foreman was quoted in a Reuters article titled “S&P 500 Powers on in a Market without Big Pullback.” Mr. Foreman commented on how the S&P 500, which recently pushed through 2,000 for the first time in history, has not gone through a by-the- book 10 percent decline since October of 2011. Rather stocks seem to be modestly self-correcting while continuing to grow. "Investors have had plenty of opportunities to take some profits, and they have, but the reality is these businesses continue to grow,” said Mr. Foreman.

September 2, 2014

Kayne Anderson Rudnick CIO Doug Foreman was quoted in a Bloomberg article titled "Identity Crisis In S&P 500 As Range Of Valuations Narrows.” Mr. Foreman commented on the greater balance that exists in this particular bull market, which unlike the dot-com boom, has stocks from almost all industries climbing. “There are lots of companies and industries doing very well, so the

market doesn’t feel the need to price one group much higher than everything else. It’s much better balance,” said Mr. Foreman.

August 27, 2014

Kayne Anderson Rudnick CIO Doug Foreman was quoted in a Bloomberg article titled "U.S. Stocks Lose Momentum After S&P 500 Index Tops 2,000." Mr. Foreman commented on equity valuations amidst the recent market rally that propelled the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (SPX) above a record 2,000, with gains in 10 of the past 13 days. “In the U.S., you’re seeing businesses do very well. We’re in a situation where there are still some macro risks, but they’re overwhelmed by the

micro, which is surprisingly good,” said Mr. Foreman. August 25, 2014

Kayne Anderson Rudnick was ranked #9 on Barron's 2014 list of "Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors." This recognition makes it two years in a row that KAR has been highlighted among the Top 10 in the country by Barron’s. To be considered for inclusion, wealth advisors were required to complete an extensive questionnaire regarding their practice. Barron's editors focused on the overall quality of the practice, employing a proprietary formula to screen and rank the candidates.

August 22, 2014

Kayne Anderson Rudnick CIO Doug Foreman was quoted in a CNBC report titled "Stocks End Mixed; Best Week in 4 Months for Dow, S&P." Mr. Foreman commented on speeches by European Central Bank President Mario Draghi and Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen regarding stimulus for the euro-zone economy and slack in the U.S. labor market respectively.” I'm not worried about whether they raise rates in the first quarter, the second quarter or the third quarter. Am I going to sell Home Depot because of that? I don't really know how to invest on that. Companies in the U.S. are doing well. That's the bottom line, and that's why the market is up at all-time highs, despite all the hand wringing over macro events," said Mr. Foreman.

August 16, 2014

Managing Director of Kayne Anderson Rudnick Wealth Advisors, Spuds Powell, was highlighted in a Barron’s article titled “Spuds Powell: Master of Disaster.” The article focuses on the ability of KAR’s Wealth Advisors to play great defense during difficult markets. To maintain stability among

varying economic environments, our investment team focuses on quality companies that have clear competitive advantages and low levels debt. In terms of allocation, these high-quality companies provide important ballast to any investment portfolio, often with some exposure to alternative assets, which can serve as a helpful buffer against a downturn in stocks.

A comprehensive collection of instances in which Kayne Anderson Rudnick has been mentioned in various media sources is available on both our website (www.kayne.com) and our social media web pages. This brief is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered a solicitation to purchase securities. Any recognition by third party sources or other publications should not be considered a recommendation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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In the August/September 2014 issue of Worth Magazine we addressed the question "Are international small-cap stocks an untapped opportunity?" Given the markets in which they operate, international small caps may offer greater opportunities for growth and pricing inefficiencies than those in domestic markets. One of the reasons for the strong returns is that international small-cap stocks present a large and less efficient opportunity set—fertile ground for investors looking to add value through bottom-up fundamental analysis.

June 26, 2014 Kayne Anderson Rudnick was named to the 2014 Financial Times Top 300 Registered Investment Advisers list, an esteemed group in which the average practice oversees more than $2.5 billion in AUM and serves 3,000+ clients. Financial Times considered applications from more than 2,000 independent RIA firms who had $300 million or more in assets.

June 25, 2014 Kayne Anderson Rudnick CIO Doug Foreman was quoted in a CNBC mid-day report titled “US Stocks Finish Higher; S&P 500 near Record Close.” Regarding data showing that the economy contracted 2.9 percent in the first quarter, Mr. Foreman said "GDP is obviously important, but by the time you get the final number, it's ancient history and the market has moved on…The GDP number was a little unsettling, but as unsettling as it is, corporate earnings did really well, and profit margins held in beautifully. In retrospect, it's actually pretty remarkable how well these companies did, but it helps explain why the bond market has been so strong.”

June 16, 2014 Kayne Anderson Rudnick Wealth Advisors appeared in the hard copy edition of The Wall Street Journal. In a section called “Wealth Management,” Spuds Powell CPWA® and Curt Biren CPWA® AIF® were featured as “Five Star Wealth Managers You Need to Know” in Southern California.

June 2, 2014 Kayne Anderson Rudnick was ranked #10 on list of “Largest fee-only RIAs” (ranked by total AUM).

June 2, 2014 Kayne Anderson Rudnick ranked #17 on list of “Biggest gainers,” comprised of largest fee-only RIAs ranked by percentage growth in total assets.

June 1, 2014 In the June/July 2014 issue of Worth Magazine, Kayne Anderson Rudnick addressed the question, "Is it Time to revisit my Estate Plan?" A solid estate plan can help you efficiently transfer assets to your loved ones and favorite charities in a way that properly reflects your values and goals. However, in order to deliver on this intended objective, the plan needs to be regularly reviewed as your life circumstances change and the applicable tax law evolves. May 28, 2014 Kayne Anderson Rudnick ranked #14 of “15 Fastest-Growing Fee-Only RIAs” (ranked by 3- year CAGR). May 14, 2014 Spuds Powell, CPWA® and Managing Director of Kayne Anderson Rudnick Wealth Advisors, filmed an interview with Barron's Associate Editor, Matt Barthel. Spuds discussed defensive investing and the practice of preserving clients’ wealth and generating income through master limited partnerships (MLPs), short-term bonds, and blue-chip stocks.

. April 15, 2014 Two of our Wealth Advisors were recognized as 2014 Five Star Wealth Managers as seen in the

January issue of Los Angeles Magazine. Spuds Powell, CPWA® and Curt Biren, CPWA®, AIF® were recognized in 2014 as multi-year winners having received the recognition for the past 4 years.

A comprehensive collection of instances in which Kayne Anderson Rudnick has been mentioned in various media sources is available on both our website (www.kayne.com) and our social media web pages. This brief is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered a solicitation to purchase securities. Any recognition by third party sources or other publications should not be considered a recommendation. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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Alternative investments: Should they be part of my asset allocation? By Kayne Anderson Rudnick

Information expressed herein is strictly the opinion of Kayne Anderson Rudnick and is provided for discussion purposes only. This report should not be considered a recommendation or solicitation to purchase securities. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

Alternative investments (known sim-ply as “alternatives”) are investment strategies outside of traditional stocks, bonds and cash. Some common exam-ples are private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, real estate, commodities and currencies. Less obvious examples are managed futures, private debt, deriv-atives and strategies such as hedging, short selling and arbitrage.

The popularity of alternatives has surged in the years following the 2008 financial crisis. Given the volatility in the stock market and the prospect of rising interest rates going forward, the traditional 65/35 allocation to stocks and bonds has felt less secure for many. Subsequently, investors have looked to further diversify their portfolios; and alternative investments provide a good solution, to potentially increase returns and/or decrease risk. (See chart.)

One reason for incorporating alter-natives into your investment strat-egy is to build a diversified portfolio whose more consistent return pattern will better withstand the fluctuations in market cycles. Alternatives help to achieve this goal primarily through risk reduction and the generation of strong returns that are often less correlated with traditional equity and bond mar-kets. Correlation refers to the degree to which investments fluctuate relative to one other. Positively-correlated assets move in the same direction. Alterna-tives, being less correlated to traditional markets, may exhibit returns that go up

when equity and/or bond markets go down, and vice-versa.

Alternatives also exhibit strong defensive characteristics despite the perception that they can be riskier assets. Referencing the concept of cor-relation again, the lower correlation of alternatives to traditional asset classes helps to reduce risk. Assuming equal levels of risk for an alternative versus a traditional asset class, the mere addi-tion of low correlated assets increases a portfolio’s diversification and, therefore, reduces its risk.

Further, from a statistical standpoint, alternatives often have much lower down-market capture ratios (a measure of an investment manager’s overall per-formance in down markets) than tradi-tional asset classes, meaning they often produce better returns when markets are declining.

Historically, alternatives have been

relatively difficult to access due to large investment requirements, strict prequalification rules, higher fees, lower liquidity levels, long lock-up periods for invested capital, poor transparency and difficult valuation. Also, though formerly available only to institutional investors, alternative investment strat-egies have become more accessible to the individual investor due to a prolif-eration of more liquid and tax-friendly alternative investment structures, such as REITs (real estate investment trusts) and MLPs (master limited partnerships), which can be easily accessed via ETFs (exchange-traded funds), actively-man-aged mutual funds or closed-end funds.

Because today’s complex markets require sophisticated investment tech-niques to help investors achieve their long-term goals, we believe alterna-tives can play a key role in a successful investment experience.

Stocks = S&P 500 Index, Bonds = Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, Alternatives = CSFB Hedge Fund IndexData was obtained from FactSet Research Systems and is assumed to be reliable. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

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65% Stocks/35% Bonds Portfolio With 20% Alternatives AllocationAnnualized Return 5.45% 5.73%Annualized Volatility 9.99% 8.51%

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We are oriented toward quality—in our investments, in our service and in our business practices. To learn more, please contact us at 800.231.7414.

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relatively difficult to access due to large investment requirements, strict prequalification rules, higher fees, lower liquidity levels, long lock-up periods for invested capital, poor transparency and difficult valuation. Also, though formerly available only to institutional investors, alternative investment strat-egies have become more accessible to the individual investor due to a prolif-eration of more liquid and tax-friendly alternative investment structures, such as REITs (real estate investment trusts) and MLPs (master limited partnerships), which can be easily accessed via ETFs (exchange-traded funds), actively-man-aged mutual funds or closed-end funds.

Because today’s complex markets require sophisticated investment tech-niques to help investors achieve their long-term goals, we believe alterna-tives can play a key role in a successful investment experience.

About Kayne Anderson Rudnick Ranked No. 5 on the Barron’s list of 2013 Top Independent Financial Advisors, Kayne Anderson Rudnick is a boutique investment advisory firm founded in 1984 to manage capital for its founders, including John Anderson (a Forbes 400 billionaire and the benefactor of UCLA’s Anderson School of Management). With offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, the company manages assets for both high net worth individuals and institutions. Its advisors boast an average client relationship length of 11 years and a retention rate of over 95 percent, thanks to outstanding client service and personalized investment strategies designed around clients’ unique circumstances and objectives. Disciplined risk management and diversification are key components in helping clients achieve their goals. Accordingly, the company’s comprehensive platform offers proprietary investment strategies and a range of carefully selected, externally managed investment solutions. With 30 years of experience blending traditional and alternative investments, Kayne Anderson Rudnick is known for a commitment to high-quality business practices, investment strategies and wealth solutions.

“Given the volatility in the stock market and the prospect of rising interest rates going forward, the traditional 65/35 allocation to stocks and bonds has felt less secure for many.” —Kayne Anderson Rudnick

Front row: Diane Spirandelli, Caleb “Spuds” Powell; back row, left to right: Thomas Connaghan, Darnel Bentz; not pictured: Curt Biren

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