The Illinois Bright Directions Advisor-Guided 529 College Savings Program, sold through brokers and fee-based financial advisors, features an extensive multi-manager platform offering a large number of age-based, static multi-fund, and individual-fund options. In November 2017, the Bright Start Advisor-Sold College Savings Program combined with the Illinois Bright Directions Advisor-Guided 529 College Savings Program. Investments in Bright Start Advisor-Sold College Savings Program accounts were automatically transitioned to the corresponding Bright Directions portfolios. To find a financial advisor in your area, use the Directory of Financial Professionals.
- Program typeSavings
- Inception2005
- State agencyIllinois State Treasurer
- Tax deduction
- Program ManagerUnion Bank & Trust Company of Lincoln, Nebraska
- Program distributorNorthern Trust Securities, Inc.
Age-Based Aggressive: 3-5 years old
Asset Allocation
Asset Class | % Assets | Category Avg. |
---|---|---|
US Stock | 54.5% | 60.83% |
Foreign Stock | 32% | 23.82% |
Real Estate | 3.5% | 1.6% |
Bond | 7% | 12.93% |
Short Term Bond | 3% | 0.62% |
Cash/MM | 0% | 0.03% |
Performance
Fees & Expenses (1 Year)
Total Expense Ratio
Fees vs Performance
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Growth of $10,000
Assumptions
Data in "Growth of $10,000" is based on historical annual performance data.
Data as of 06/30/2024.
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Category averages are designed to be a representation of all portfolios with a similar risk profile (represented as a % of equity).
Category average
Category averages are designed to be a representation of all portfolios with a similar age and risk profile (represented as a % of equity).