Sterling Capital North Carolina Intermediate Tax-Free Fund

The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in investments the income from which is exempt from federal income tax, alternative minimum tax, and North Carolina personal income tax. It invests primarily in municipal securities of the State of North Carolina and its political subdivisions, that provide income exempt from both federal personal income tax and North Carolina personal income tax. The fund's dollar-weighted average maturity is expected to be more than 3 years but less than 10 years. It is non-diversified.