Lattice Strategies Named Finalist for “New ETF Issuer of the Year,” “Best New Smart Beta or Factor ETF” for Its Developed Markets ex-U.S. ETF

Lattice Strategies, an investment management firm that seeks long-term growth through the disciplined and deliberate allocation of risk, today announced the firm’s nomination for “New ETF Issuer of the Year” and “Best New Smart Beta or Factor ETF” for its developed markets ex-U.S. ETF (RODM). [ETF.com] The San-Francisco based firm launched a suite of risk-first exchange traded funds (ETFs) in early 2015.

Lattice ETFs provide investors with ready-access to powerful investment strategies focused on the U.S. (ROUS), emerging markets (ROAM), global small-cap companies (ROGS) and developed markets (ex-U.S.) (RODM), for which the firm has been recognized.

“We’re a new sponsor with a history rooted in investment management,” said Ted Lucas, founder and managing partner. “We’re excited and humbled that ETF.com, an authority in our space, recognizes the unique potential of our suite of risk-optimized ETFs. It is a distinct offering that provides growth potential by taking better risk.”

Continued Lucas: “We think advisors and institutions will recognize the same appeal that we did: combining deliberate allocation of risks with security selection focused on proven risk/return factors can lead to better outcomes.”

About Lattice Developed Markets (ex-US) Strategy (RODM)

RODM seeks to enhance return potential in international equities by allocating risk more efficiently. The Fund improves diversification across countries and currencies and allocates capital toward companies with favorable risk/return factors. The ETF also seeks to reduce volatility when compared to traditional capitalization-weighted indexes.

About Lattice Strategies

Established in 2007, Lattice Strategies LLC is an investment management firm that employs risk-first thinking as the cornerstone of its investment approach. Lattice believes that the disciplined and intentional allocation of risks is the most influential contributor to growth. The firm’s suite of products includes multi-asset solutions, proprietary indexes, and a family of ETFs. As of December 31, 2015, approximately $1.5 billion of institutional and retail assets was managed to investment strategies developed by Lattice.1 For more information, visit www.latticestrategies.com and www.latticeetfs.com.

New ETF Issuer of the Year – 2015

Awarded to the new ETF issuer that has done the most to improve investor outcomes through product introductions, product performance, fund management, investor support and innovation. Issuers must have launched their first ETF in 2015. ETF.com considers “issuer” to mean the “brand” of the ETF, as classified by FactSet.

Best New Smart-Beta or Factor ETF – 2015

Awarded to the most important new ETF launched in 2015, regardless of asset class, that uses a quantitative, research-driven approach to attempt to deliver superior long-term risk-adjusted returns.

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of the Funds carefully before investing. A prospectus with this and other information about the Funds may be obtained by visiting www.latticeetfs.com or by calling 415-315-6600. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. There are risks associated with investing, including possible loss of principal. The Funds are new and have limited operating history. Foreign investing involves special risks, such as risk of loss from currency fluctuation or political or economic uncertainty.

1 Includes externally managed assets managed to indexes and investment strategies developed by Lattice.

Lattice Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. Separately managed accounts and related investment advisory services are provided by Lattice Strategies, a federally registered investment adviser. ALPS Distributors, Inc. is not affiliated with Lattice Strategies.

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