A mutual fund is an investment vehicle that pools the money of many investors, and has varying degrees of risk depending upon the fund’s portfolio. Mutual funds may invest in stocks, bonds, or cash and include the opportunity for the investor to purchase shares with various pricing arrangements designed to meet their needs.

There are fees and expenses associated with investing in mutual funds, including portfolio management fees and expenses and sales charges, which will affect the return on your investment. These fees and charges may be front- or back-end sales charges or annual expenses. In addition, mutual funds generally allow shareholders to sell shares at any time and receive current market value. Mutual fund investments, when held outside of a qualified retirement plan, are subject to tax. You should consult with a qualified tax advisor before investing. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.

A Few Words about Risk

Stocks have historically outperformed other asset classes over the

long term, but tend to fluctuate more dramatically over the short term.

Bonds are affected by changes in interest rates and the

creditworthiness of their issuers. Bonds are particularly sensitive to

interest rate movements. Therefore, bond prices and thus the share

price of funds that invest in bonds, generally move in the opposite

direction from interest rates.

Investing in foreign issuers and non-dollar securities may involve

different and additional risks associated with foreign currencies,

investment disclosure, accounting, securities regulation, commission,

taxes, political or social instability, war, or expropriation.

What We’ve Learned from History

1. Discipline Matters

2. Outpacing Inflation Matters

3. Diversification Matters

Source: DALBAR’s Annual Quantitative Analysis of Investor Behavior (QAIB), 2012. Performance data represents annualized returns for the period 1992-2011. The investment return and principal value of the investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Returns do not account for impact of sales charges. If it had, returns would have been lower.

S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged broad-based measure of market performance.

Indices are unmanaged and unavailable for direct investment.

Note: A lump-sum investment in Jan. 1992 through Dec. 2011 with no withdrawals; individual buys or sells as a result of market swings, each month from Jan. 1992 to Dec. 2011.

PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.

Profile of an Equity Investor (1992 – 2011)

1. Discipline Matters

The Effects of Inflation Total Returns vs. Inflation Adjusted Returns, 4/1/62 – 3/31/12 Avg. Ann. Inflation (CPI*) for the same period was 4.15%

2. Outpacing Inflation Matters

INDEX PAST PERFORMANCE IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. * Consumer Price Index (CPI) is an index representing the rate of inflation of U.S. consumer prices as determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics based on the cost of a variety of goods and services.

The S&P500 Index is a composite of the 500 largest companies in the United States. Bonds represented by Barclays Capital Long Gov’t Index, which is based upon all publically issued long-term government debt securities. 90-Day U.S. Treasury Bills are based upon the average monthly yield of 90-day Treasury Bills. Treasury Bills are guaranteed as to the timely payment of principal and interest by the US Government and generally have lower risk-and-return characteristics than government bonds. Indices are unmanaged, not available for direct investment, and do not represent the performance of a specific fund.

PERFORMANCE DATA QUOTED REPRESENTS PAST PERFORMANCE AND IS NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS. Indices are unmanaged and do not represent the performance of a specific fund. You cannot invest directly in the indices. The historical performance of each index cited in this material is provided to illustrate market trends; it does not represent the performance of any particular investment product. Indices do not include payment of any expenses, fees, or sales charges which would lower performance results. ■ Cash Investments are represented by the 90-Day U.S. Treasury Bill Index, which is derived from secondary market interest rates as published by the Federal Reserve Bank. 90-Day U.S. Treasury Bills are securities backed by the U.S. government. ■ Bonds are represented by the Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond Index, which includes U.S. government, corporate, and mortgage-backed securities with maturities up to 30 years. Bonds, if held to maturity, provide a fixed rate of return and a fixed principal value. Bond funds will fluctuate, and when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. ■ Large-Cap stocks are represented by the S&P 500 Index, which is a market-capitalization weighted price index composed of 500 widely held U.S. common stocks, frequently used as a measure of U.S. stock market performance. ■ Mid-Cap stocks are represented by the S&P MidCap 400 Index, which is an index measuring the performance of the mid-size company segment of the U.S. market. ■ Small-Cap stocks are represented by the Russell 2000 Index, which includes the smallest 2000 securities in the Russell 3000. Small-cap stocks involve greater risks due to their smaller size and lesser liquidity. ■ International stocks are represented by the MSCI Europe, Australasia, Far East Index, which measures the performance of the leading stocks in 20 developed countries outside of North America. Investing in foreign securities may involve different and additional risks associated with foreign currencies, investment disclosure, accounting, securities regulation, commissions, taxes, political or social instability, war, or expropriation. ■ Diversified Portfolio is represented by an equal portion (20% each) of the previously listed indices, excluding cash investments. Data Source: Morningstar, 2/12.Asset Allocation does not assure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment loss.

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

33.36 28.58 27.30 17.51 8.44 10.26 47.25 20.70 14.02 26.86 11.63 5.24 37.38 26.85 7.84

32.25 20.33 21.26 11.63 4.10 1.71 39.17 18.33 12.56 18.37 7.98 1.75 32.46 26.64 2.11

22.36 19.12 21.04 5.98 2.49 -12.50 35.62 16.48 7.69 15.79 6.97 -28.97 27.17 16.66 0.07

19.94 14.83 16.70 0.61 -0.61 -14.53 30.97 14.15 4.91 15.13 6.10 -33.79 26.46 15.06 -1.54

9.65 8.69 14.72 -3.02 -4.55 -15.66 28.68 10.88 4.55 10.32 5.49 -36.23 25.88 8.21 -1.73

5.27 5.12 4.73 -9.10 -11.89 -20.48 4.10 4.34 2.99 4.79 4.81 -37.00 5.93 6.54 -4.18

2.06 -2.55 -0.82 -13.96 -21.21 -22.10 1.07 1.25 2.43 4.33 -1.57 -43.06 0.14 0.13 -11.73

Best

Worst Mid-Cap Stocks

Small-Cap Stocks

Bonds

Large-Cap Stocks

Diversified Portfolio

International (Int’l) Stocks

Cash Investments

Annual Returns of Asset Classes

3. Diversification Matters

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For more current performance information, up to the most recent month ended, please see HartfordInvestor.com.

*The Hartford Checks and Balances Strategy is a hypothetical investment allocated evenly among Class A shares of the three Funds, rebalanced on a quarterly basis. The allocations and performance of the hypothetical investment are for illustration only and do not represent the past or future performance of any investor's portfolio. It does not constitute investment advice. Returns are before-tax average annual total returns which assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. If sales charges, taxes, and transaction costs were included, the returns would have been lower. Please see a current prospectus for the risk factors associated with each fund in The Hartford Checks and Balances Strategy. You should consider your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon when selecting investments or making asset allocation decisions. Asset allocation neither assures a profit nor protects against a loss.The growth of $10,000 is hypothetical, based on the S&P 500 Index and does not represent the performance of any specific investment product and does not include withdrawals and taxes. If withdrawals or taxes were included, performance results would be reduced.The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged list of 500 widely held U.S. common stocks frequently used as a measure of U.S. stock market performance and is not available for direct investment.

Please see slide 14 for Fund risk disclosures.

Today’s Headlines Don’t Always Affect Tomorrow’s Results

Growth of a $10,000 investment (7/22/1996 – 3/31/12)

$0

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

$40,000

$50,000

$60,000

$70,000

$80,000

Jul-96 Jul-97 Jul-98 Jul-99 Jul-00 Jul-01 Jul-02 Jul-03 Jul-04 Jul-05 Jul-06 Jul-07 Jul-08 Jul-09 Jul-10 Jul-11

The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund

The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund

S&P 500 Index

The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund$63,031

$32,780$29,158

$24,068

Source: Morningstar, 4/12

Mar-12

PERFORMANCE DATA QUOTED IS PAST PERFORMANCE AND NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged list of 500 widely held U.S. common stocks frequently used as a measure of U.S. stock market performance and is not available for direct investment.

Please see slide 14 for Fund risk disclosures.

May 24, 1982

March 20, 1995

July 29, 2002

Media Scaring Seniors?Growth of a $10,000 investment 12/31/73–3/31/12

Growth of a $10,000 investment 12/31/73–3/31/12

PERFORMANCE DATA QUOTED IS PAST PERFORMANCE AND NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged list of 500 widely held U.S. common stocks frequently used as a measure of U.S. stock market performance and is not available for direct investment.

Please see slide 14 for Fund risk disclosures.

July 14, 1975

November 10, 1986

September 28, 1992

April 11, 1994

September 14, 1998

March 26, 2001Questioning Our System

Growth of a $10,000 investment 12/31/73–3/31/12February 23, 1976

December 3, 1984

May 25, 1987

December 5, 1988

March 13, 1995

People Are AWFUL!

PERFORMANCE DATA QUOTED IS PAST PERFORMANCE AND NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged list of 500 widely held U.S. common stocks frequently used as a measure of U.S. stock market performance and is not available for direct investment.

Please see slide 14 for Fund risk disclosures.

Growth of a $10,000 investment 12/31/73–3/31/12

October 31, 1977

December 3, 1979

March 8, 1993

October 23, 2000Terrorism

PERFORMANCE DATA QUOTED IS PAST PERFORMANCE AND NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged list of 500 widely held U.S. common stocks frequently used as a measure of U.S. stock market performance and is not available for direct investment.

Please see slide 14 for Fund risk disclosures.

Growth of a $10,000 investment 12/31/73–3/31/12

PERFORMANCE DATA QUOTED IS PAST PERFORMANCE AND NOT INDICATIVE OF FUTURE RESULTS.The S&P 500 Index is an unmanaged list of 500 widely held U.S. common stocks frequently used as a measure of U.S. stock market performance and is not available for direct investment.

Please see slide 14 for Fund risk disclosures.

October 6, 1980January 28, 1991

March 21, 2003

July 30, 2007

War

Performance data quoted represents past performance and is not indicative of future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. For more current performance information, up to the most recent month ended, please see HartfordInvestor.com.A Word About Risk1 Market and Selection Risk: The Fund’s share price may fluctuate due to market risk and/or security selections that may underperform compared to the market or relevant benchmarks.2Mid-cap Stock Risk: Mid-cap stocks are generally more volatile and risky and may be less liquid than large-cap stocks because they may have limited operating histories, narrow product lines, and focus on niche markets.3Foreign Investment & Emerging Markets Risk: Foreign investments can be riskier than U.S. investments. Potential risks include currency risk that may result from unfavorable exchange rates, liquidity risk if decreased demand for a security makes it difficult to sell at the desired price, and risks that stem from substantially lower trading volume on foreign markets. These risks are generally greater for investments in emerging markets, which are also subject to greater price volatility, and custodial and regulatory risks.4Active-Trading Risk: Actively trading investments may result in higher costs and higher taxable income.5Foreign Investment Risk: Foreign investments can be riskier than U.S. investments. Potential risks include currency risk that may result from unfavorable exchange rates, liquidity risk if decreased demand for a security makes it difficult to sell at the desired price, and risks that stem from substantially lower trading volume on foreign markets.6Fixed-Income Risk: The Fund is subject to interest-rate risk (the risk that the value of an investment decreases when interest rates rise) and credit risk (the risk that the issuing company of a security is unable to pay interest and principal when due) and call risk (the risk that an investment may be redeemed early). These risks also apply to the Fund’s investments in U.S. government securities, which may not be guaranteed by the U.S. government.7Mortgage-Backed Securities Risk: Mortgage-backed securities are subject to interest-rate risk, credit risk, prepayment risk, extension risk, and the risk that an investment’s value may be reduced or become worthless if it receives interest or income payments only after other investments in the same pool.8Derivatives Risk: Investments in derivatives can be volatile. Potential risks include currency risk, leverage risk (the risk that small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment), liquidity risk, index risk, pricing risk, and counterparty risk (the risk that the counterparty may be unwilling or unable to honor its obligations).9Net operating expenses are the expenses you are currently paying to own the Fund. If the net operating expenses shown are lower than the gross operating expenses, then the net operating expenses reflect contractual fee waivers and expense reimbursements that may not be renewed. Contractual waivers or reimbursements remain in effect until February 28, 2013, and automatically renew for one-year terms unless terminated by the Fund’s Adviser (HIFSCO) or Transfer Agent (HASCO). For more information about the fee arrangement and expiration dates, please see the expense table in the prospectus.10 Gross operating expenses shown are before management fee waivers or expense caps. Performance information may reflect historical or current expense waivers or reimbursements, without which, performance would have been lower. For more information on fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, please see the expense table in the prospectus.

A-Share Average Annual Total Returns (as of 3/31/12)

Excluding Sales ChargeIncluding Maximum Sales Charge

(Maximum 5.5% sales charge) Expenses

Fund (Inception Date) 1 Year 5 Year 10 YearSince

Inception 1 Year 5 Year 10 YearSince

Inception

Net Op.

Exp. 9

Gross Op.

Exp.10

The Hartford Capital Appreciation Fund (7/22/96)1,2,3,4 -3.58% -0.12% 5.68% 12.44% -8.89% -1.24% 5.08% 12.04% 1.12% 1.12%

The Hartford Dividend and Growth Fund (7/22/96)1,4 4.89% 2.32% 5.15% 7.85% -0.88% 1.17% 4.56% 7.47% 1.08% 1.08%

The Hartford Total Return Bond Fund (7/22/96)1,4,5,6,7,8 6.81% 4.67% 5.15% 5.76% 2.00% 3.71% 4.67% 5.45% 0.89% 0.97%

What Sets The Hartford Mutual Funds Apart?

A Name You Know and Trust

Premier Money Management*

Strives to Deliver Consistent,

Long-term Results*

A Complete Fund Family

*The primary objective of certain funds is income. Actual results may vary. Please see the prospectus.

This information is written in connection with the promotion or marketing of the matter(s) addressed in this material. The information cannot be used or relied upon for the purpose of avoiding IRS penalties. These materials are not intended to provide tax, accounting or legal advice. As with all matters of a tax or legal nature, you should consult your own tax or legal counsel for advice.

You should carefully consider investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of The Hartford Mutual Funds before investing. This and other information can be found in the Funds’ prospectus or summary prospectus, which can be obtained from your investment representative or by calling 888-843-7824. Please read them carefully before you invest or send money.

The Hartford Mutual Funds are underwritten and distributed by Hartford Investment Financial Services, LLC.

This seminar has been funded in whole or in part by Hartford Life Distributors, LLC, a broker dealer affiliate of The Hartford.

All information and representations herein are as of 3/12, unless otherwise noted.

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