Meeder has undergone a major mutual fund makeover this year.

The $5 billion, Dublin, Ohio-based asset manager has changed its name from Meeder Financial to Meeder Investment Management.

Moreover, the ten-product fund family that Meeder manages has changed its name from The Flex-funds to Meeder Funds.

"Our goal was to select names that clearly communicate the services Meeder provides. It was also important to clearly associate our investment company and mutual fund family," stated Bob Meeder, president of Meeder Investment Management. "With these changes, I believe we have accomplished our goal."

According to Meeder's national vice president for sales, Ron Sala, "a large part of our business is working with financial advisors. I feel these name changes will allow advisors to more easily recognize the breadth of offerings available at Meeder."

According to Meeder, its funds and portfolios are available through a variety ofdifferent platforms and providers including Nationwide, Principal, Fidelity, Envestnet, KTrade, Lincoln Investment, Managed Opportunities, Matrix, MG Trust, and TD Ameritrade.

Further, the Meeder funds and portfolios have recently been added to the FTJ Fund Choice and Placemark platforms, according to the firm.

"We are excited about the launch of our funds and portfolios on the FTJ Fund Choice and Placemark platforms," stated Ron Sala, National Vice President, Sales for Meeder Investment Management. "This expanded distribution allows us to collaborate with a larger network of investment professionals providing investment solutions to both individual and corporate clients."

Here are the press releases:

Company Press Release

Meeder Financial Announces Name Change to Meeder Investment Management, Meeder Funds

DUBLIN, OH, Feb 26, 2013 -- Meeder Financial announced that effective January 1, 2013 it has changed its name to Meeder Investment Management. Additionally, the fund family that Meeder manages has changed its name from The Flex-funds(R) to Meeder Funds.

"Our goal was to select names that clearly communicate the services Meeder provides. It was also important to clearly associate our investment company and mutual fund family," said Bob Meeder, President of Meeder Investment Management. "With these changes, I believe we have accomplished our goal."

"A large part of our business is working with financial advisors. I feel these name changes will allow advisors to more easily recognize the breadth of offerings available at Meeder," commented Ron Sala, National Vice President, Sales for Meeder Investment Management.

Meeder's funds and portfolios are available through many different platforms and providers including Nationwide, Principal, Fidelity, Envestnet, KTrade, Lincoln Investment, Managed Opportunities, Matrix, MG Trust, and TD Ameritrade. Additionally, the Meeder funds and portfolios have recently been added to the FTJ Fund Choice and Placemark platforms. Contact the Meeder Investment Management Sales Desk at (866) 633-3371 for more information on the availability of Meeder's funds and portfolios on these and other platforms.

About Meeder Your goals. Our focus. Since 1974. Meeder Investment Management has earned the trust of individuals, advisors and institutional investors for over four decades with a steadfast focus on client goals and a consistent approach to managing wealth. From this experience, Meeder has developed a comprehensive suite of product solutions, from mutual funds to managed account portfolios, to help clients fulfill a wide range of investment objectives. For more information, visit www.meederinvestment.com or call (866) 633-3371.

Company Press Release

Meeder Expands Availability of Funds and Portfolios

DUBLIN, OH, Feb 26, 2013 -- The availability of the Meeder Investment Portfolios and Meeder Funds has been expanded. These funds and portfolios are now offered on the FTJ Fund Choice and Placemark platforms.

"We are excited about the launch of our funds and portfolios on the FTJ Fund Choice and Placemark platforms," said Ron Sala, National Vice President, Sales for Meeder Investment Management. "This expanded distribution allows us to collaborate with a larger network of investment professionals providing investment solutions to both individual and corporate clients."

Meeder Investment Management offers 401k solutions, separately managed accounts and mutual funds (through Meeder Funds), and currently serves nearly 30,000 shareholders, retirement plan participants, and institutional investors. In addition to these two new platforms, Meeder's funds and portfolios are available through Nationwide, Principal, Fidelity, Envestnet, KTrade, Lincoln Investment, Managed Opportunities, Matrix, MG Trust, and TD Ameritrade. For more information on the availability of Meeder's funds and portfolios on these and other platforms, contact the Meeder Investment Management Sales Desk at (866) 633-3371.

About Meeder Your goals. Our focus. Since 1974. Meeder Investment Management has earned the trust of individuals, advisors and institutional investors for over four decades with a steadfast focus on client goals and a consistent approach to managing wealth. From this experience, Meeder has developed a comprehensive suite of product solutions, from mutual funds to managed account portfolios, to help clients fulfill a wide range of investment objectives. For more information, visit www.meederinvestment.com or call (866) 633-3371.

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