The AAII Phoenix Chapter presents...

"MLP 101: The Basics of Master Limited Partnerships"

Discussed by:

Mary S. Lyman
Executive Director, National Association of Publicly Traded Partnerships

Master limited partnerships (MLPs) are becoming increasingly popular with investors who are looking for reliable income with a potential for growth. MLPs, which are partnerships that are traded on stock exchanges, operate mostly in energy-related businesses. They are particularly active in building and maintaining energy infrastructure: the pipelines, processing plants, storage terminals, and other facilities that help oil and gas get from the places they are produced to the places they are consumed. While MLPs can be a very attractive investment, it is important for investors to understand them before getting in, as they come with some complexities. Mary Lyman, executive director of the trade association for MLPs, will explain what MLPs are, how they work, and the pros and cons of being an MLP investor.

*Attend This Meeting and Learn...*
	About master limited partnerships (MLPs)
	About the benefits and complexities of investing in MLPs
	About some alternative ways of investing in MLPs, for those not wanting a direct investment

MEETING DETAILS

Date:

Saturday, October 15, 2011

Time:

9:00 a.m.	Registration/Social/Refreshments
9:30 a.m.	Program
11:00 a.m.	Q&A

Location:

Franciscan Renewal Center
5802 E. Lincoln Dr.
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-948-7460
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Payment:

In Advance (by 10/12)
AAII Members, Member’s Family, $9/person; Nonmembers,
$11/person
At the Door space permitting
Everyone, $15/person
Refunds To cancel and receive a refund, email Roger Carter,
rc@interwrx.com, at least three days before the meeting date.
Season Subscriptions
The Phoenix Chapter is offering season subscriptions to its
October to April meetings. Why buy a season subscription?
1) Save money. AAII members will pay only $49 instead of $63.
Nonmembers pay $63 instead of $77.
2) Avoid the bother of registering separately for each chapter
meeting.

[ Click here for the October 15, 2011 Meeting Announcement ]

SUBGROUPS

Personal Finance and Post-Retirement Planning SIG, Saturday, October 15, 2011, 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. (after the chapter meeting). Contact: Dr. Joyce Morningstar, jmorningstar@cox.net. Same date and location as chapter meeting. Cost: None.
Due to greater uncertainties, financial planning after retirement becomes more challenging. So we’ve combined our two related SIGs into a two-part educational session on financial planning, with an emphasis on investing for income during the second hour. We’ll also discuss the impact of current events in the financial world as we learn from each other by sharing our experience and knowledge. Our group welcomes different viewpoints and participation from both experienced and new investors.

Traders, Investors and Analysis SIG, Saturday, October 15, 2011, 1:16 to 3:30 p.m. (after the chapter meeting). Contact: Rick Climie, rclimie@ieee.org. Same date and location as chapter meeting. Cost: None.
No one is as concerned about your wealth as you (or your spouse). All AAII meeting participants are invited to improve their wealth building and management skills in the TIA activities. You will benefit from a combination of tutorial presentations and active discussions. These span investing for core portfolio growth to trading stocks and options for monthly income. The depth ranges from active portfolio managers and traders to those just starting to take charge of their investments. This includes oversight for professional managers. You will develop tools ranging from techniques for managing personal psychology to technical analysis. We will look at everything from holding GE to a weekly option on Apple. You are welcome to join our quest to combat the unprecedented market changes and uncertainties.

Vector Vest SIG, Saturday, September 17, Succeeding meetings are on the first Saturday of every month, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Eugene Almer, 602/300-4573. Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 3539 E. Stanford Dr., Paradise Valley, AZ 85253. Cost: None.
This SIG focuses on the use of the VectorVest system for equity investing strategies and market timing. Most meetings include a discussion of the current market conditions and what to expect in the month ahead using VectorVest tools, several educational presentations by members describing their experiences with various parts of the VectorVest System, and discussions and analysis of selected investment strategies and/or equities of interest to the members. For further information call 602/300-4573.

Brunch Bunch SIG, third Thursday of the month, May through September, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Optional lunch somewhere on Mill Avenue afterward. Contact: Dr. Joyce Morningstar, jmorningstar@cox.net. Location: Davis Miles PLLC Law Firm, 80 E Rio Salado Parkway, 4th Floor, 85081. Cost: None.
Join us for lively discussions on current events in the financial world. We’ll learn from each other as we discuss different viewpoints, sharing our experience and knowledge. And the conversation continues for those who wish to go to lunch at afterward. We welcome different viewpoints and participation from both experienced and new investors.

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