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College Gifting

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Ugift
Ugift® lets you invite family and friends to celebrate occasions with the most meaningful gift of all: money towards a college education.

 

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Ugift is an optional service and is not affiliated with the State of West Virginia or Hartford Funds. Ugift has its own terms and conditions which are subject to change without notice. Ugift is a registered service mark of Ascensus Broker Dealer Services, Inc., which is not an affiliate or subsidiary of Hartford Funds.

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SMART529 is a college savings plan offered by the Board of Trustees of the West Virginia College and Jumpstart Savings Programs and administered by Hartford Funds Management Company, LLC ("HFMC").

SMART529 Select is available to all investors. West Virginia (WV) provides certain tax advantages to WV taxpayers that invest in SMART529 Select. Before investing, an investor should consider whether the investor’s or designated beneficiary’s home state offers any state tax or other state benefits such as financial aid, scholarship funds, and protection from creditors that are only available for investments in such state’s 529 plan.

Investments in SMART529 are not guaranteed or insured by the State of West Virginia, the Board of Trustees of the West Virginia College and Jumpstart Savings Programs, the West Virginia State Treasurer's Office, HFMC, The Hartford Insurance Group, Inc., the investment sub-advisers for the Underlying Funds or any depository institution. Investments in SMART529 are subject to investment risks, including the loss of the principal amount invested, and may not be appropriate for all investors.

This information is written in connection with the promotion or marketing of the matter(s) addressed in this material. The information cannot be used or relied upon for the purpose of avoiding IRS penalties. These materials are not intended to provide tax, accounting or legal advice. As with all matters of a tax or legal nature, you should consult your own tax or legal counsel for advice.

You should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of SMART529 and its Underlying Funds before investing. This and other information can be found in the Offering Statement for SMART529, including privacy notices, and the prospectuses or other disclosure documents for the Underlying Funds, which can be obtained by calling (866) 574−3542. Please read them carefully before you invest or send money. SMART529 is distributed by Hartford Funds Distributors, LLC. Member SIPC.

For a copy of the West Virginia College and Jumpstart Savings Programs’ most recent Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, please click here.

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