Ceredex Value Advisors is One of "The Best Managers You Never Heard Of"

ATLANTA, Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- RidgeWorth Investments announced today that its Value Equity investment boutique, Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, has been recognized by PlanSponsor Magazine as one of "The Best Managers You Never Heard Of" in its August 2011 issue. The article features Mills Riddick, the Firm's Chief Investment Officer and Lead Portfolio Manager of its Large Cap Value Equity strategy. In the article, Mills discusses Ceredex's disciplined investment process which emphasizes dividends, valuation and fundamentals.

"For more than 15 years the portfolio managers of Ceredex Value Advisors have implemented the same disciplined approach to value investing and we are honored to have PlanSponsor recognize their success", said Ashi Parikh, CEO of RidgeWorth Investments. "But most importantly, we are proud they have delivered strong long-term investment performance results for our clients over various market cycles."

Ceredex, an institutional investment management firm with approximately $5.9 billion in assets*, manages value equity portfolios that span the market capitalization spectrum. The Firm, led by three Lead Portfolio Managers, believes that under-valued, dividend-paying stocks with positive catalysts will yield consistent long-term results for clients. The portfolios are available through individually managed accounts, subadvisory relationships and as collective investment trusts. Ceredex is the subadviser to the RidgeWorth Large Cap Value Equity, Mid-Cap Value Equity and Small Cap Value Equity Funds.

Financial advisors can learn more about Ceredex at ceredexvalue.com.

About RidgeWorth Investments

RidgeWorth Investments serves as a holding company that owns interests in six investment boutiques with approximately $47.5 billion of assets under management as of June 30, 2011. RidgeWorth's investment boutiques manage a wide variety of investment disciplines across the fixed income and equity management asset classes. Our boutiques provide investment management services to a growing client base that includes endowments, foundations, corporations, healthcare organizations, municipalities, public funds, associations, insurance companies, labor unions and high net worth individuals. In addition, RidgeWorth serves as the investment adviser to the RidgeWorth Funds mutual fund family. RidgeWorth Investments is a trade name for RidgeWorth Capital Management, Inc., an investment adviser registered with the SEC headquartered in Atlanta. For more information about RidgeWorth, visit www.ridgeworth.com.

An investor should consider the fund's investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before investing or sending money. This and other important information about the RidgeWorth Funds can be found in the fund's prospectus. To obtain a prospectus, please call 1-888-784-3863 or visit www.ridgeworth.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Equity securities (stocks) may be more volatile and carry more risk than other forms of investments, including investments in high grade fixed income securities. Value-based investments are subject to the risk that the broad market may not recognize their intrinsic value. Mid and small capitalization funds typically carry additional risks since smaller companies generally have a higher risk of failure. Dividends reflect past performance and there is no guarantee they will continue to be paid.

©2011 Ceredex Value Advisors LLC. Ceredex Value Advisors is a registered investment adviser with the SEC and a member of the RidgeWorth Capital Management, Inc. network of investment firms. All information contained herein is believed to be correct but accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Any comments or general market related projections are based on information available at the time of writing, are for informational purposes only, may not represent the opinions of the entire firm, are subject to change without notice, and may not be relied upon for individual investing purposes. Individual investors are advised to consult with their investment professional about their specific financial needs and goals before making any investment decisions. Ceredex Value Advisors and its employees do not provide tax or legal advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

®2011 RidgeWorth Investments. RidgeWorth Investments is the trade name for RidgeWorth Capital Management, Inc., an investment advisor registered with the SEC and the adviser to the RidgeWorth Funds. RidgeWorth Funds are distributed by RidgeWorth Distributors LLC, which is not affiliated with the adviser.

SOURCE RidgeWorth Investments