Securities Service Network Launches 7Twelve® Portfolios on Encompass

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 26, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Securities Service Network (SSN), a leading independent broker dealer, has contracted with Lunt Capital Management, Inc. to provide SSN's network of independent financial advisors with models, research and marketing based on the 7Twelve^® investing philosophy founded by Dr. Craig Israelsen. Advisors selecting one of the three models (conservative, moderate, and moderately aggressive) can easily rebalance all associated accounts using the comprehensive trading tools on SSN's Encompass platform.  Encompass also provides assistance to advisors who research, create and maintain their own model portfolios.

"We are excited about our new relationship with Lunt Capital Management, and the availability of the 7Twelve^® portfolios. The models are especially attractive to advisors seeking an efficient, cost-effective alternative to complete third-party money management, with all of the support materials included," stated Wade Wilkinson, President and CEO of Securities Service Network.

SSN advisors who invest in 7Twelve^® portfolios on the platform are provided with an extensive support package of 7Twelve^® research, analysis, articles, and materials designed to help advisors get, keep, and grow their advisory business.

John Lunt commented, "Lunt Capital Management, Inc. is pleased to offer a unique suite of investment portfolios, specifically built for SSN advisors through Encompass.  These turn-key, globally diversified investment solutions use the 7Twelve^® methodology created by Dr. Craig Israelsen and are available in conservative, moderate, and moderately aggressive profiles." 

About Securities Service Network
Securities Service Network, Inc. (SSN) is a locally owned and operated independent broker dealer, founded in 1983 and headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. SSN currently has more than 400 affiliated financial professionals nationwide, offering a wide array of financial products and services to the investing public. In trade publications like Financial Planning, Investment News, Investment Advisor, and REP., SSN consistently ranks as one of the nation's leading independent broker dealers. The company was named to the INC. 500 Hall of Fame in 1999 after many years of qualifying for the magazine's well-known award to the fastest growing companies in America. Through SSN subsidiaries, advisors also offer portfolio management, investment advice, financial planning and insurance services. For more information on SSN please visit www.joinssn.com.

About Lunt Capital
Lunt Capital Management, Inc. is a Registered Investment Advisor that provides unique investment solutions for financial advisors and their clients.  The firm focuses on the following common sense investment principles to build "all season" portfolios:  1) Think globally to expand opportunities for growth and diversification.  2) Deeply diversify with global breadth and asset class depth.  3) Manage risk and opportunities using dynamic strategies.  4) Build portfolios with targeted, transparent, and cost-efficient securities.  5) Embrace a disciplined, sustainable process that encourages successful long-term investment behavior.  To learn more about the portfolios, visit www.7twelveportfolio.com.

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