Small Cap Growth Equity Management
SmallCap Turnaround Growth

Product Description & Performance
Philosophy & Process
Organization

SmallCap Growth Equity
Invests in the most rapidly growing companies that exhibit accelerating operating fundamentals.

Performance shown is gross of fees. This is supplemental information. Please click here for full SmallCap Growth Product Disclosure.

SmallCap Turnaround Growth Equity
Invests in companies that are experiencing a re-acceleration in growth prospects after a period of weakness.

Performance shown is gross of fees. This is supplemental information. Please click here for full SmallCap Turnaround Growth Product Disclosure.

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• Disciplined Process -Structured daily and weekly screens, combined with fundamental research, identify companies that are poised for rapid growth, but are not fully appreciated by other growth investors.
  
• Breadth/Speed - Initial screens allow us to cover our entire universe of companies at least once each week, concentrating our research efforts on timely ideas and minimizing lost opportunities.
  
• "Fast Follower" - Recognize improving investor sentiment to capture returns more quickly while reducing the risk of stagnant investments.
  

Philosophy
Our philosophy is based upon the premise that earnings growth ultimately drives investor returns.

• Companies should display strong technical trends with high quality earnings and sustainable growth, and
  
• Meet our criteria before the earnings growth inflection point is recognized by other investors, and we;
  
• Maximize returns and manage risk by allowing winners to run and trimming the underperformers.

Process Overview

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Background
MindShare Capital Management, LLC (MindShare) was founded January 2000 and is 100% employee-owned.

Prior to founding MindShare, Scott M. Rich provided small-cap growth investment research to institutional clients. During the mid-1990's Scott began to manage a limited number of accounts employing a philosophy similar to the one employed by MindShare. In order to focus entirely on client accounts, MindShare was formed and began managing client accounts on April 8, 2000. In mid-2003 the firm began to market its MindShare SmallCap Growth product to investment consultants and investment advisors based on the composite track record of all separately managed accounts. In October 2004, Andrew S. Rich joined the firm as Principal, Co-Portfolio Manager of the MindShare SmallCap Growth product and Lead Portfolio Manager of the MindShare SmallCap Turnaround Growth product.

Investment Team
Scott M. Rich, Principal, President & Chief Investment Officer
Scott co-founded MindShare Capital in January 2000. He is responsible for managing the SmallCap Growth product. He has over 16 years of investment experience as the Director of Equity Research at Wunderlich Securities, Inc., Director of Equity Research at Kenny Securities, Inc. and Associate Director, Investment Banking/Research Analyst with Pauli & Company, Inc. Scott received a Bachelor of Science, Business Administration from the University of Missouri and a Masters of Business Administration from Pepperdine University.

Andrew S. Rich, CFA, Principal & Portfolio Manager
Andy joined MindShare Capital in October 2004. He is responsible for managing our MindShare SmallCap Turnaround Growth product. He has over 11 years of investment experience as a Portfolio Manager and Analyst at Driehaus Capital Management where he managed the Driehaus Small Cap and Mid Cap Recovery Growth Funds. Andy received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri and a Masters in Business Administration from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management.

Chris S. Thomson, Research Analyst
Chris joined MindShare Capital in May 2001. He is responsible for researching and generating stock ideas for the portfolio. He has over 11 years of investment experience as Senior Vice President of Equity Research at Wunderlich Securities, Inc., Equity Research Analyst at Kenny Securities, Inc. and Financial Analyst with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. Chris received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Iowa and a Masters in Business Administration from Drake University.

John Robus, Equity Trader
John joined MindShare in May 2008.  He is responsible for the execution and processing of trades for all of MindShare’s portfolios.  He has 3 years of investment experience as a Buy Side Equity Trader with Missouri Valley Partners.  John received a Bachelors degree in Economics and Finance from Union University and a Masters of Science in Finance from Saint Louis University.

Steve F. Hutkin, Principal/Chief Operations Officer
Steven co-founded MindShare in January 2000. He has 19 years commercial real estate investment, management and operations experience, and has, during the past 18 years, operated a commercial real estate company. Steve brings with him professional relationships and business experience that allow the portfolio managers the opportunity to remain 100% focused on their respective portfolios.

Compliance/Client Services
Nicole M. Gilbert, Compliance Officer/Client Services
Nicole joined MindShare in April 2000. Nicole is the Compliance Officer for MindShare and handles all aspects of client servicing for the firm. She has 20 years of industry experience. Nicole received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Southwest Missouri State University.

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