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Philosophy & Process

Our Fixed Income Management Process focuses on adding value through incremental returns. In order to produce relative stability in the portfolio and provide preservation of principle, intermediate maturity (duration) securities of the highest quality are used. This approach produces a portfolio that is primarily U.S. Government and Government Agency securities. A portfolio of this type provides maximum credit protection and liquidity.

While our basic tenants are well stated, it is important to add incremental return to the portfolio in a prudent manner. To accomplish this, the IPC constantly monitors the economy and financial markets to determine if opportunities are available to enhance returns within the context of our risk averse philosophy. When the proper relationship develops between potential for incremental return versus the associated risk, we will moderately adjust the maturity (duration) of the portfolio. Additionally, we will utilize high quality, non-government bonds (up to 25%) when these same attractive conditions exist. This combination of modest maturity (duration) changes and modest sector allocation allows incremental returns to be produced without violating the overall tenants of principal preservation and stability.


Fixed Income Portfolio Characteristics
     
  COLONY   BCIT*
Avg. Duration 2.3 Yrs 3.7 Yrs
Avg. Maturity 2.5 Yrs 4.2 Yrs
Avg. Coupon 3.8% 4.2%
Number of Issues 7 105
Avg. Credit Quality US Gov't US Gov't

*Barclays Capital Intermediate Treasury Index

   
Maturity Structure -   COLONY
0 - 1 Yrs   31%
1 - 3 Yrs   32%
3 - 5 Yrs   37%
5 - 7 Yrs   0%


Fixed Income
Separate Account Composite Performance

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*BCIT = Barclays Capital Intermediate Treas Index

Periods over one years are annualized. Performance results reflect total fund returns which include the reinvestment of interest.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please see full disclosure. Performance shown is for periods ending 9/30/08.


Fixed Income Performance Disclosure

Colony Capital Management has prepared and presented this report in compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). The CFA Institute has not been involved with the preparation or review of this report. These results have been prepared and presented in compliance with GIPS® beginning 1/1/93. The composite was originally created in 1985. From 1/1/92 forward, composite performance is asset-weighted; prior to 1/1/92, the firm’s fixed income composite was equal-weighted. Composite performance is presented both gross and net of investment management fees. Since 1/1/93, composites have been valued monthly and portfolio returns have been weighted by using beginning-of-month market values. The dispersion of annual returns is measured by the range between the highest and lowest performing portfolios in the composite. As of 9/30/08, the composite included 1 account and totaled $11 million which represented 8% of the firm’s total assets, 89% of the firm’s total fixed income assets, and 92% of the firm’s discretionary tax-exempt assets managed in this product. There is no minimum asset size below which portfolios are excluded from a composite. A complete list and description of the firm’s composites is also available. Balanced portfolio fixed income segments were included from 10/1/85 to 12/31/91. The cash has been allocated based upon the client’s actual asset allocation. Performance is expressed in US dollars. Performance results reflect total fund returns which include the reinvestment of interest. Interest income is accounted for on an accrual basis. Trade date accounting is used. This composite does not contain any non-fee paying portfolios. For the trailing five years, the lowest performing component returned 3.55% annualized; the highest returned 3.55% annualized. Past performance should not be used as an indication of future results. Colony Capital Management is an independent investment adviser established in 1971 and is registered with the SEC. Firm assets represent the total assets under management of all fee-paying, discretionary portfolios. The composite includes all discretionary, nontaxable, non-individual fixed income portfolios. Our fixed income management process focuses primarily on preservation of principal with enhancement of returns as the secondary objective.

Gross-of-fees performance returns are presented before management fees, custodial fees, and withholding taxes but net of all trading expenses. The annual fee for Fixed Income investment advisory services is based on the market value of the assets under supervision. The fee formula is: 0.50% on the first $10,000,000; 0.375% on the next $20,000,000; 0.25% on the next $20,000,000. Management fees will vary with both the product being considered and the account size. This published fee schedule is also disclosed in Part II of Form ADV, as filed by the firm with the Securities & Exchange Commission. For example, a $10 million portfolio with an 8% return each year would appreciate to $21.59 million at the end of 10 years when compounded annually. If the same account were subjected to an annual management fee of .50%, the portfolio would be worth $20.61 million at the end of 10 years. Annual returns are time-weighted rates of return calculated by linking monthly returns. Additional information regarding the firm’s policies and procedures for calculating and reporting performance results is available upon request. The Barclays Capital Intermediate Treasury Index is the most appropriate benchmark. As of 9/30/08, the composite and Barclays Capital Intermediate Treasury Index have the following characteristics respectively: Average Duration 2.3/3.7yrs; Average Maturity 2.5/4.2yrs; Yield to Maturity 2.2%/2.6%; Average Coupon 3.8%/4.2%.

*BCIT = Barclays Capital Intermediate Treasury Index

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