BMDL

Seeks to provide current income and capital appreciation within the U.S. fixed income market through a combination of the WestEnd Advisors' macroeconomic approach to dynamic duration and credit allocation and Victory Income Investors proprietary research process and credit ratings for security selection. Blends the specialties of two experienced investment teams to implement a dynamic fixed income portfolio intended to evolve along with the economic cycle and credit conditions. Employs a top-down process that utilizes qualitative analysis of a wide range of economic data to identify areas of potential strength and weakness in the fixed income markets layered with a bottom-up, independent credit analysis and rating process.