1. www.7TwelvePortfolio.com1 The Art of Investing Craig L. Israelsen, Ph.D. Financial Planning Program Utah Valley University 2016

2. www.7TwelvePortfolio.com2 The Art of Investing Craig L. Israelsen, Ph.D. A True Aggie Financial Planning Program Utah Valley University 2016

3. BIG PICTURE The General Idea of Investing for Retirement

4. BIG PICTURE The General Idea of Investing for Retirement 35-45 years of accumulation before retirement

5. BIG PICTURE The General Idea of Investing for Retirement Possibly 35 years of distribution in retirement

6. BIG PICTURE The General Idea of Investing for Retirement Possibly 35 years of distribution in retirement

7. BIG PICTURE The General Idea of Investing for Retirement Possibly 35 years of distribution in retirement

8. So…you’re thinking… So…you’re thinking…“I got time” 8

9. So…you’re thinking…“I got time” Exactly But not time to wait---time to act. 9

10. BIG PICTURE The General Idea of Investing for Retirement So, let’s say you need about $1.5 million in your retirement account

11. $1,500,000 How do I get there? 11

12. This is your life… 12

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19. Graduation Job It could happen. 19

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24. You work for a long time…and get old. 24

25. This is your life… 25

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38. Flashback to your life… 38

39. Start now…or when you’re 35 39 $45,000 less invested Almost $700,000 less $1,350,000 million less

40. $1,500,000 How did you get there? Started early & saved 10% 40

41. The shortfall created by delaying… 41 Invested ½ as much 83% less 88% less

42. What is going on hewre? www.7TwelvePortfolio.com42

43. Time Value of Money www.7TwelvePortfolio.com43

44. Time Value of Money www.7TwelvePortfolio.com44 Investments need time

45. Don’t Judge Me! Lots of reasons why people have not saved as much as they would like. Some beyond control. Job loss, illness, divorce, accident, etc. Just do your best. Never give up. www.7TwelvePortfolio.com45

46. Reality Check 46

47. Reality Check $75,277 47

48. Reality Check $75,277 The median retirement savings for people ages 65 to 69 Employee Benefits Research Institute How Your Retirement Account Balance Compares to Your Peers by Emily Brandon, US News and World Report, July 6, 2015 48

49. Got it? Let’s do this! How do I do this? What do I invest in? 49

51. Delta Airlines stock

52. Apple stock Delta Airlines stock

53. Apple stock John Deere stock Delta Airlines stock

54. Diversified US Stock Mutual Fund

55. Toyota stock

56. Nestle stock Toyota stock

57. Nestle stock Deutsche Bank stock Toyota stock

58. Diversified International Stock Mutual Fund

59. Now, think 4 th dimensionally 59

60. Real Estate mutual fund

61. US Stock mutual fund Real Estate mutual fund

62. US Stock mutual fund Real Estate mutual fund International Stock mutual fund

63. US Stock mutual fund Real Estate mutual fund International Bond mutual fund International Stock mutual fund

64. Diversified Portfolio of Diversified Mutual Funds

65. www.7TwelvePortfolio.com65 salsa Building a diversified investment portfolio is like making salsa…we add different ingredients together.

66. Minimal Diversification Minimal Diversification One stock mutual fund

67. Two-Asset Diversification Two-Asset Diversification 60% in a stock fund & 40% in a bond fund

68. Diversified Multi-Asset Portfolio Diversified Multi-Asset Portfolio 7 mutual funds

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74. In 1970 you started investing: For 46 years you invested money into… In Jan 2016 your account balance was… (you saved 10% of your income each year) Bucket in your room earning 0% interest $337,755 $35,000 starting salary in 1970, 3% annual increase over 46 years 74

75. In 1970 you started investing: For 46 years you invested money into… In Jan 2016 your account balance was… (you saved 10% of your income each year) Bucket in your room earning 0% interest $337,755 Savings account (“Cash”) $772,573 $35,000 starting salary in 1970, 3% annual increase over 46 years 75

76. In 1970 you started investing: For 46 years you invested money into… In Jan 2016 your account balance was… (you saved 10% of your income each year) Bucket in your room earning 0% interest $337,755 Savings account (“Cash”) $772,573 7-Asset Diversified 7-Asset Portfolio of Stock, Bonds, Cash, Real Estate, Commodities $3,316,424 $35,000 starting salary in 1970, 3% annual increase over 46 years 76

77. In 1970 you started investing: For 46 years you invested money into… In Jan 2016 your account balance was… (you saved 10% of your income each year) Bucket in your room earning 0% interest $337,755 Savings account (“Cash”) $772,573 7-Asset Diversified 7-Asset Portfolio of Stock, Bonds, Cash, Real Estate, Commodities $3,316,424 $35,000 starting salary in 1970, 3% annual increase over 46 years 77 The Key is Saving 10%

78. In 1970 you started investing: For 46 years you invested money into… In Jan 2016 your account balance was… (you saved 10% of your income each year) Bucket in your room earning 0% interest $337,755 Savings account (“Cash”) $772,573 7-Asset Diversified 7-Asset Portfolio of Stock, Bonds, Cash, Real Estate, Commodities $3,316,424 $35,000 starting salary in 1970, 3% annual increase over 46 years 78 and Diversifying

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81. Super Diversified Portfolio Super Diversified Portfolio 12 mutual funds

82. 7Twelve ® Portfolio 7 Core Asset Classes Twelve Mutual Funds US Stock Non-US Stock Real Estate Resources US Bonds Non-US Bonds Cash I invented this in 2008

83. www.7TwelvePortfolio.com83 7Twelve ® Equally-weighted exposure to 12 mutual funds

84. www.7TwelvePortfolio.com84 7Twelve ® Equally-weighted exposure to 12 mutual funds And each mutual fund is a diversified basket of stuff

85. www.7TwelvePortfolio.com 85 Eight Equity and Diversifying Holdings The “Engines” of the Portfolio US Stock Non-US Stock Real Estate Resources US Bonds Non-US Bonds Cash 7Twelve ®

86. www.7TwelvePortfolio.com 86 Four Fixed Income Holdings The “Safety Brakes” of the Portfolio US Stock Non-US Stock Real Estate Resources US Bonds Non-US Bonds Cash 7Twelve ®

87. 87 Equities and Diversifiers: 8 ENGINES 65% 65% of Overall Portfolio Allocation Fixed Income: 4 BRAKES 35% 35% of Overall Portfolio Allocation US Stock Non-US Stock Real Estate Resources US Bonds Non-US Bonds Cash 7Twelve ® A Multi-Asset Balanced Strategy

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90. 90 15-Year Growth of $10,000 2001-2015 18.8 11.4 12.1 13.1 15-Year Standard Deviation

91. Main Insights Start now Invest 10% Diversify

92. How do I start?

93. Your portfolio “salsa” recipe

94. Where do I find the salsa ingredients? Vanguard mutual funds Fidelity mutual funds MotifInvesting.com (pre-built investment portfolios) Homestead Funds ($1 minimum to open an account if you automate) www.homesteadfunds.com

95. This presentation was developed by Craig L. Israelsen, Ph.D. and is a document presenting portfolio research and analysis. This document is neither investment advice nor an investment solicitation. Implementation of the 7Twelve® portfolio is no guarantee of performance. As we all know past performance is no guarantee of future performance. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a copyrighted document, copying for redistribution is prohibited unless written permission is obtained from Craig L. Israelsen 7Twelve® is a registered trademark belonging to Craig L. Israelsen Copyright © 2008-2016 Craig L. Israelsen All rights reserved www.7TwelvePortfolio.com95

96. www.7TwelvePortfolio.com96 Craig L. Israelsen, Ph.D. Dr. Israelsen holds a Ph.D. in Family Resource Management from Brigham Young University. He received a B.S. in Agribusiness and a M.S. in Agricultural Economics from Utah State University. He taught at Brigham Young University for 9 years and at the University of Missouri-Columbia for 14 years. He now teaches as an Executive-in- Residence at Utah Valley University in the Personal Financial Planning Program in the Woodbury School of Business. Dr. Israelsen designed the 7Twelve® Portfolio in the spring of 2008. Since that time hundreds of financial advisors have adopted it as the investment model for clients. Primary among his research interests is the analysis of mutual funds and the design of investment portfolios. He writes monthly for Financial Planning Magazine and is a regular contributor to the Journal of Indexes and Horsesmouth.com. His research has also been published in the Journal of Financial Planning, Journal of Asset Management (U.K.), Journal of Performance Measurement, Asia Financial Planning Journal (Singapore), Journal of Family and Economic Issues, and Financial Counseling and Planning. His research has been cited in the Christian Science Monitor, Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Forbes, Smart Money Magazine, Kiplinger Retirement Report, Advisor Perspectives, Dow Jones Market Watch, Family Circle Magazine, and Bottom Line Personal. Dr. Israelsen is also the developer of the 7Twelve® Portfolio (www.7TwelvePortfolio.com) and the author of three books. His most recent book is titled “7Twelve: A Diversified Investment Portfolio with a Plan” (John Wiley & Sons, 2010). He is married to Tamara Trimble. They have seven children (Sara, Andrew, Heidi, Mark, Nathan, Emma, Jared). Hobbies include running, biking, swimming, woodworking, and family vacations. He has competed in the Boston Marathon 5 times, but has never won. For more information about the 7Twelve Portfolio visit www.7TwelvePortfolio.comwww.7TwelvePortfolio.com 7Twelve® is a registered trademark owned by Craig L. Israelsen.

97. Craig L. Israelsen, Ph.D. Email: craig@7TwelvePortfolio.comcraig@7TwelvePortfolio.com Web: www.7TwelvePortfolio.comwww.7TwelvePortfolio.com The 7Twelve ® Portfolio 97