Charles River offers brokerage services through its subsidiary, Charles River Brokerage LLC, which is a NASD registered broker dealer. Charles River Brokerage's primary mission is to guide institutional investors through the proper use of the safe harbor provision provided under Section 28(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for Executing Commissions, Research Commissions, and Independent Research Commissions (formerly known as 'soft dollars'). The firm takes a consultative role to guide each client through proper use of the provision and allocation of Section 28(e) credits.

Charles River Development clients may be able to utilize Section 28(e) credits toward payment of the Charles River Investment Management System (Charles River IMS). Please visit the Charles River Brokerage web site for more information.