Investing in one of our most valuable assets

How farms and timberland can help you add balance to your portfolio

YOUR PORTFOLIO IS A REFLECTION OF WHAT YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE. It should be personal — combining investments that are tailored to your needs. As you manage your wealth for the long term, the role of real assets could be a powerful tool to help you build wealth designed to last generations.

Real assets include real estate like your home or a vacation property, but they can be so much more. In fact, one of the most valuable assets in the United States is the country itself. You can tap into this valuable asset with investments in farmland and timberland.

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AUDIO_VO: One of the most valuable assets in this country is the country itself. The land is our ultimate finite resource. Imagine using rich productive farmland or an acreage of towering timberland to help balance your portfolio.This could be your opportunity to build a legacy that’s meaningful to you, your family and future generations

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The Specialty Asset Management team includes employees of Bank of America, N.A. and its agents.

Bank of America Private Bank is a division of Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”). Trust, fiduciary and investment management services, including assets managed by the Specialty Asset Management team, and other banking products are provided by wholly-owned banking affiliates of BofA Corp., including Bank of America, N.A. and its agents.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (also referred to as “MLPF&S” or “Merrill”) makes available certain investment products sponsored, managed, distributed or provided by companies that are affiliates of Bank of America Corporation (BofA Corp.).

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Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.

Asset allocation and diversification do not ensure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.

There are special risks associated with an investment in commodities, real estate or certain industry sectors, including market price fluctuations, regulatory changes, interest rate changes, credit risk, economic changes, climate change, the impact of adverse political or financial factors or lack of diversification.

Nonfinancial assets, such as closely-held businesses, real estate, oil, gas and mineral properties, and timber, farm and ranch land, are complex in nature and involve risks including total loss of value. Special risk considerations include natural events (for example, earthquakes or fires), complex tax considerations, and lack of liquidity. Nonfinancial assets are not suitable for all investors. Always consult with your independent attorney, tax advisor, investment manager, and insurance agent for final recommendations and before changing or implementing any financial, tax, or estate planning strategy.

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Providing for your needs and the needs of others

Real assets can help you balance your portfolio with a differentiated investment that offers the dual benefit of being able to potentially generate income that you can use today and that has the potential to increase in value over time to help you build wealth that can last generations. Farm and timberland investments can also help you to invest in others by creating jobs, growing food to feed others and allowing you to steward the land for future generations to use and enjoy.

Investing with the help of an extended team

Your Merrill financial advisor and a team of Specialty Asset Management professionals¹ can help you evaluate whether farm and timberland investments could complement the assets you already own. Together, you can assess how acquiring specific assets could help you take advantage of their capital growth and diversification potential.

And as a client, you will also have access to the Specialty Asset Management team of farm and timberland professionals to take a holistic approach to acquiring and managing these kinds of investments. These experts will help every step of the way, from making your initial investment through managing the property, identify ways to generate income and even potentially enhance its value over time.

The team which has extensive experience managing timber, farm and ranch land, oil, gas and mineral interests, real estate and private businesses.² This team can work with your Merrill team to integrate these kinds of real assets into your overall plan and portfolio.

See how we can help you build a legacy

Investments in real assets, like farms and timberland, offer more than just the potential for returns. They can also help you build a legacy designed to last generations. Talk to your Merrill financial advisor to learn more about the Specialty Asset Management team's capabilities.

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¹The Specialty Asset Management team includes employees of Bank of America, N.A. and its agents.

² Note: Oil, gas, mineral interests and private business are not available for direct investment through Bank of America.

Trust, fiduciary and investment management services, including assets managed by the Specialty Asset Management team, are provided by Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC and wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (“BofA Corp.”) and its agents.

Nonfinancial assets such as farm and ranch land are complex in nature and involve risks including total loss of value. Special risk considerations include natural events (for example, earthquakes or fires), complex tax considerations and lack of liquidity. Nonfinancial assets are not in the best interest of all investors. Always consult with your independent attorney, tax advisor, investment manager, and insurance agent for final recommendations and before changing or implementing any financial, tax, or estate planning strategy. Client eligibility may apply.

Asset allocation, diversification and rebalancing do not ensure a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.