Aston Funds Wins 'Best Mutual Fund Website' Award from Web Marketing Association

Honored as a 'Best of Industry' Website

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Sep 24, 2014, 08:30 ET

CHICAGO, Sept. 24, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Aston Asset Management, LLC (Aston) is pleased to announce that the Aston Funds website (www.astonfunds.com) had been named 'Best Mutual Fund Website' by the Web Marketing Association (WMA) in its recently announced 2014 Web Marketing Awards. Websites are judged on each of seven criteria including: design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting and ease of use.

"Working with web development firm, ddm Marketing & Communications, we are committed to helping clients and new investors meet their investment needs by providing an engaging, informative and easy to navigate website," said Stuart D. Bilton, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aston. "We are very pleased that the Web Marketing Association has recognized our efforts."

About the WMA
The Web Marketing Association was founded in 1997 to help set a high standard for Internet marketing and development of the best websites on the World Wide Web. Staffed by volunteers, this organization is made up of Internet marketing, online advertising, PR, and top web site design professionals who share an interest in improving the quality of online advertising, internet marketing, and website promotion. The Web Marketing Association is the producer of the WebAward Competition. Now in its 18th year, the WebAward program is the longest running annual website award competition dedicated to naming the best Web sites in 96 industries while setting the standard of excellence for all website development.

About Aston Asset Management, LLC
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Aston provides investment management services to the mutual fund and managed accounts markets by carefully selecting, monitoring and marketing experienced boutique investment managers, who seek to achieve consistent investment performance using disciplined investment processes and best-in-class business standards. From the initial due diligence on an investment manager to the launching of a new Aston Fund, we take measured steps to ensure congruence between the requirements of Aston, the capabilities of the subadviser and the needs of clients. As of June 30, 2014, Aston is the adviser to 25 mutual funds with total net assets of approximately $16.3 billion. Our funds are distributed nationally through intermediaries including registered investment advisers, model platforms, broker-dealers, consultants, retirement platforms and wealth management teams.

Note: Mutual Fund investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal.

Before investing, carefully consider the fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. Please call 800 992-8151 for a prospectus or a summary prospectus containing this and other information. Read it carefully before investing.

Aston Funds are distributed by Foreside Funds Distributors LLC.

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