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All data as of 06.30.08, unless otherwise indicated. 
Wells Fargo MDP U.S. Balanced Core
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Strategy Overview
Highlights
  • Diversified portfolio of U.S. stocks and bonds
  • Automatic rebalancing to maintain diversified asset allocation strategy
  • Multiple investment managers who are experts in their respective disciplines
  • Single, integrated managed account
Portfolio Construction
Process & Philosophy

ASSET ALLOCATION THROUGH A SINGLE MANAGED ACCOUNT
Allianz Global Investors has taken the benefits of separately managed accounts a step further. Multi-Discipline Portfolios (MDPs) enable investors to implement an asset allocation strategy using independent investment managers—within one integrated managed account. The U.S. Balanced Core MDP blends large-cap growth equity, large and mid-cap value equity and core fixed-income styles to target a diversified 65% stock/35% bond allocation.


COST-EFFECTIVE ALLOCATION
Importantly, investors can access Allianz Global Investors MDPs for a minimum investment that is lower than would be required to open individual accounts with each underlying investment manager.


THE SMART ADMINISTRATION ADVANTAGE
The Allianz Global Investors U.S. Balanced Core MDP gives investors the best of both worlds: independent managers and integrated administration. We accomplish this through a disciplined process called Smart Administration. The benefits include:

  • Disciplined rebalancing—The portfolio is automatically rebalanced when there is an absolute shift in the aggregate allocation of at least 20%.
  • Streamlined trading—Trades for all managers are conducted on a single platform to consolidate orders, avoid wash sales and realize trading efficiencies.
  • Centralized account management—Investors can avoid or limit exposure to specific stocks/sectors and achieve tax management across all sub-portfolios.

 

ACCESS TO A RANGE OF WORLD-CLASS INVESTMENT MANAGERS
Multi-Discipline Portfolios provide access to the specialized expertise of Allianz Global Investors’ affiliated institutional investment firms.

At A Glance
Objective
A portfolio that combines domestic large-cap growth, large-cap value, mid-cap value and core fixed-income strategies into one diversified, managed account

Management Firm
NFJ Investment Group L.P. (NFJ)

Dallas, Texas

NFJ employs a deep value equity investment style that focuses on dividends, discipline and diversification. Over the years, the firm's strict adherence to this approach has helped it to deliver consistent results for investors with lower-than-average risk.



Founded
1989

Assets
$35.6 billion under management (as of 06.30.08)



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Management Firm
Oppenheimer Capital LLC (OPCAP)

New York, NY

Oppenheimer Capital (OCC) provides a broad range of innovative equity investment strategies for both institutional and individual investors. The firm’s disciplined approach to money management is focused on delivering alpha to investors’ portfolios through proprietary, bottom-up research that results in differentiated insights.



Founded
1969

Assets
$18.2 billion under management (as of 06.30.08)



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Management Firm
Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO)

Newport Beach, California

Led by Founder and Chief Investment Officer Bill Gross, PIMCO is widely recognized as one of the premier bond managers in the world. PIMCO applies this expertise to a range of core and specialized investment portfolios.



Founded
1971

Assets
$829.4 billion under management (as of 06.30.08)



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Management Firm
RCM Capital Management LLC (RCM)

San Francisco, California

A fundamental growth equity manager, RCM seeks to invest in high-quality companies using a bottom-up, research-driven investment strategy. Uniquely, RCM's research analysts are complemented by the firm's GrassrootsSM Research division, an extensive market research network.



Founded
1970

Assets
$18.7 billion under management (as of 06.30.08)



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Allianz Global Investors Managed Accounts manages the Wells Fargo MDP U.S. Balanced Core accounts using model portfolios developed by the sub-advisors, PIMCO, NFJ, RCM and OpCap, as a guide. While Allianz Global Investors Managed Accounts generally intends to follow the sub-advisors' recommendations, as the investment manager it has the discretion to accept or reject any investment recommendation and to deviate from the model portfolios. A portion of the fixed-income portfolio is managed by PIMCO directly in the form of commingled securities, which are available only through Allianz Global Investors Managed Accounts utilizing the Total Return strategy.


This material is not an offer or solicitation for the purchase or sale of any financial instrument. It is presented only to provide information on investment strategies and opportunities. Statements concerning financial market trends are based on assessments of current market conditions, which will fluctuate. References to specific securities and issuers are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be, and should not be interpreted as, recommendations to purchase or sell such securities.


Individual results may vary as a result of market conditions, trading costs, and other factors which may be unique to each account. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Individual account holdings will vary depending on the size of an account, cash flows and account restrictions. Portfolio holdings are subject to change daily without notice.  At any time an individual account managed in this strategy may or may not include securities held by another portfolio. Consequently, any particular account may have portfolio characteristics and performance that differ from another individual account in this strategy.


The allocation of the underlying strategies in the portfolio is dynamic. No representation is being made that rebalancing will be timely or have a positive impact on the Portfolio. Hypothetical testing used to help construct the target allocation did not take into consideration market conditions, trading costs associated with rebalancing and certain other factors. Diversification does not ensure against loss. Smart Administration should not be a substitute for financial advice with respect to changes in an investor’s personal financial situation. A position of less than $250,000 in the Total Return portion of the portfolio may result in greater performance dispersion than would a larger position in the strategy.

 

The PIMCO Total Return Strategy is offered as a component of this managed account by Allianz Global Investors Managed Accounts. Portfolio construction consists of individual securities and a select combination of proprietary, commingled vehicles managed by Allianz Global Investors Managed Account's affiliated investment manager Pacific Investment Management Company (PIMCO). The investment approach is designed to efficiently model PIMCO's total return strategy that it offers to institutional investors. The commingled vehicles are available by prospectus only, through managed accounts utilizing the PIMCO Total Return strategy. No fees are charged to clients at the commingled vehicle level.  For more information about this product contact your financial advisor.


Investing in securities entails risk.  When investing in value securities, the market may not necessarily have the same value assessment as the manager, and therefore, the performance of the securities may decline. Investments in smaller companies may be more volatile than investments in larger companies. This strategy may use derivative instruments as part of its investment strategy. The use of derivative instruments may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity risk, interest rate risk, market risk, credit risk, management risk and the risk that a portfolio may not close out a position when it would be most advantageous to do so. Portfolios investing in derivatives could lose more than the principal amount invested in these instruments. The guarantee on Treasuries, TIPS and Government Bonds is to the timely repayment of principal and interest. Portfolios that invest in them are not guaranteed. Mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment risk.  With Corporate bonds there is no assurance that issuers will meet their obligations. High-yield bonds typically have a lower credit rating than other bonds. Lower rated bonds generally involve a greater risk to principal than higher rated bonds. Investing in non-U.S. securities entails additional risks, including political and economic risk and the risk of currency fluctuations; these risks may be enhanced in emerging markets.


The managed account strategies described here are offered by Allianz Global Investors Managed Accounts and are available exclusively through financial professionals. Participation is restricted to accounts with a minimum asset level and may not be suitable for all investors. Allianz Global Investors Managed Accounts LLC, 1345 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10105-4800.

Investment Products: NOT FDIC INSURED | MAY LOSE VALUE | NOT BANK GUARANTEED

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