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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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PLEASE VOTE NOW

WE MUST RECEIVE YOUR VOTE BY SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING YOUR INVESTMENT IN

HIGHMARK NYSE ARCA TECH 100 INDEX FUND

The Special Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for August 28, 2013 has been adjourned to September 5, 2013 to allow shareholders more time to submit their votes. The Fund’s records indicate that we have not received your vote. We urge you to vote as soon as possible in order to allow the Fund to obtain a sufficient number of votes to hold the adjourned meeting.

If you have any questions or would like to vote, please call the number listed below:

1- 855-325-6673

Your vote is important regardless of the size of your Fund holdings. Even if you have redeemed your shares, we still need your vote since you were a shareholder as of the record date. Please vote promptly so your vote can be received prior to the adjourned meeting on September 5, 2013.

The Fund has made it very easy for you to vote. Choose one of the following methods:


VOTE ONLINE	VOTE BY PHONE	SPEAK WITH A SPECIALIST
Visit the website noted on the enclosed proxy card and enter the control number that also appears on that card. Follow the on-screen directions to place your vote.	Call the toll-free touch-tone number listed on your proxy card. Have your proxy card with control number available. Follow the touch-tone prompts to vote.	Call the toll free phone number above Monday – Friday, 9:30 AM to 10 PM ET to speak with a proxy specialist.

THANK YOU FOR VOTING

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