Wellesley Asset Management, Inc., Miller Intermediate Bond Fund (Ticker: MIFIX) Earns 5-Star Overall Morningstar Rating™

PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wellesley Asset Management, Inc announced that the Miller Intermediate Bond Fund I (Ticker: MIFIX) has received a 5-Star Overall Morningstar Rating™ as of December 31, 2023.

The Miller Intermediate Bond Fund invests in traditional fixed income as well as other securities with an intermediate duration that Wellesley believes have bond-like characteristics, including convertible bonds.

President Michael Miller believes that focusing on bonds and debt from companies with strong balance sheets remains an attractive choice for long-term investors. "We've been able to leverage our expertise in convertible bonds within the framework of the Fund and opportunistically take advantage of other types of high-quality fixed income instruments," said Miller.

MIFIX earned Five stars overall (out of 187 Funds), Five stars for its three-year (out of 187 funds) and Five stars for its five-year (out of 171 funds) in Morningstar's Corporate Bond category for the period ending December 31, 2023, based on risk-adjusted returns.

As of December 31, 2023, The Miller Intermediate Bond I ranks in the top 1% of the Morningstar Corporate Bond Category over the 3 and 5-year time periods out of 187 and 171 funds, respectively, based on total return.

The performance data quoted here represents past performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Total operating expense for the class I shares is 1.01%. Please review the Fund's prospectus for more information regarding the Fund's fees and expenses including other share classes. For performance information current to the most recent month-end, please call toll-free 877-441-4434.

For more information about the Miller Intermediate Bond Fund, please visit: www.MillerFamilyOfFunds.com.

About Risk: Investments in convertible securities subject the Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities, including credit risk and interest risk, and common stocks. A portion of the Fund's convertible securities may be rated below investment grade. Exchangeable and synthetic convertible securities may be more volatile and less liquid than traditional convertible securities. In general, stock and other equity security values fluctuate, and sometimes widely fluctuate, in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. Lower rated fixed-income securities are subject to greater risk of loss of income and principal than higher-rated securities. The prices of lower rated bonds are likely to be more sensitive to adverse economic changes or individual corporate developments. All fixed-income securities are subject to two types of risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed income securities go up.

All fixed-income securities are subject to two types or risk: credit risk and interest rate risk. When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most fixed-income securities go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most fixed income securities go up. A portion of the Fund's securities may be rated below investment grade. Lower rated fixed-income securities are subject to greater risk of loss of income and principal than higher-rated securities. The prices of lower rated bonds are likely to be more sensitive to adverse economic changes or individual corporate developments. Investments in convertible securities subject the Fund to the risks associated with both fixed-income securities and common stocks. Exchangeable and synthetic convertible securities may be more volatile and less liquid than traditional convertible securities. In general, stock and other equity security values fluctuate, and sometimes widely fluctuate, in response to activities specific to the company as well as general market, economic and political conditions. The Fund may invest a significant amount of its assets in a particular industry, market, or sector. The value of its shares may be more susceptible to adverse changes within that market or sector than a Fund that does not focus its investments in a particular industry, market or sector.

There is no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.

Past Performance is not indicative of future returns.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Miller Intermediate Bond Fund. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained by calling 781-416-4000. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing. The Miller Intermediate Bond Fund is distributed by Northern Lights Distributors, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Wellesley Asset Management, Inc. and Northern Lights Distributors, LLC are not affiliated entities.

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The Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index is a market capitalization-weighted index often used to represent investment grade bonds being traded in the United States. This index does not include management fees, transaction costs, or other expenses. You cannot invest directly in an index.

The Morningstar Corporate Bond category: Corporate bond portfolios concentrate on investment-grade bonds issued by corporations in U.S. dollars, which tend to have more credit risk than government or agency-backed bonds. These portfolios hold more than 65% of their assets in corporate debt, less than 40% of their assets in non-U.S. debt, less than 35% in below-investment-grade debt, and durations that typically range between 75% and 150% of the three-year average of the effective duration of the Morningstar Core Bond Index. Category Group Index: Barclays US Agg Bond TR USD Category Index: Barclays US Corp IG TR USD Morningstar Index: Morningstar US Corp Bd TR USD Hdg.

About Wellesley Asset Management, Inc.

Wellesley Asset Management (Wellesley) is an SEC registered investment advisory firm specializing in the management of convertible bonds through separately managed accounts, mutual funds and private funds. Managing assets of approximately $2 billion, Wellesley is a trusted advisor to a diverse client base serving high and ultra-high net-worth individuals, registered investment advisors, institutions, pensions, and other investment professionals. Founded in 1991, by Greg Miller, CPA, Wellesley invests in convertible bonds deploying absolute return-seeking strategies.

Additional information about the firm is available at www.wam.com

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