Recent Market Volatility:
With widespread media coverage of financial market conditions the past few weeks, we understand that you might have questions about your retirement account, so we wanted to take a few minutes to provide you with the following information, which addresses recent issues and should help you keep current market events in perspective.

• Message from Mitchell Graye, President and Chief Executive Officer

• For Great-West Retirement Services® Participants

• Frequently Asked Questions

• What's Next in the Financial Markets

• Q&A Regarding Maxim Money Market Fund

• Adopting a Long-Term View

• An Emotional Reaction Can Cost You

• Investing for the Long Term

• Time for a Portfolio Review?

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