GE Asset Managementīs educational services are designed to provide plan participants with the tools they need to make informed investment decisions.

As part of GEAMīs educational services, plan participants receive:

• The assistance of GEAMīs Registered Investment Representatives through initial and annual enrollment meetings (to learn more about the importance of investing, the plan itself and the specific investment options).

• Comprehensive educational tools that explain the importance of saving for retirement and outline key investment concepts. These tools are available online and focus on:

• Retirement planning
• Managing taxes
• Building a financial plan
• Saving for education
• Owning a home
• Owning an automobile
• A Plan Highlights enrollment kit that describes the key features of the plan, contributions, loans, withdrawals and vesting – and provides an overview of the planīs investment options.

• A quarterly newsletter that keeps participants up-to-date on 401(k) news and investment strategies.

• Fund Fact Sheets that provide profiles on each investment offering, including investment objectives, portfolio manager outlooks, historical performance, asset and sector allocations and top ten holdings.
• Customer Service Center support.

GEAM is committed to providing plan participants with financial education to promote understanding of investment opportunities and facilitate informed long-term decisions to help participants achieve greater long-term financial security.