Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust DEFA14A, filed Oct 8, 2026
Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust (ACGO)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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The Hartford Mutual Funds, Inc.
The Hartford Mutual Funds II, Inc.
Hartford Funds Exchange-Traded Trust
Lattice Strategies Trust
Hartford Series Fund, Inc.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
Re: Your investment in Hartford Funds
Dear Valued Shareholder,
Hartford Funds has engaged Broadridge Financial Solutions to assist with an important matter related to your investment.
We kindly request you contact us as soon as possible. You can reach us by calling (855) 496-3019 Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time, or Saturday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
This matter is very important and will take only a moment of your time.
Thank you.
Greg Frost Proxy Voicemail Script
“Hi, this is Greg Frost, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hartford Funds. I’m calling with an important message regarding the upcoming shareholder meeting on November 5th, 2026.
Shareholders are being asked to vote on proposals related to the acquisition of Hartford Funds by Wellington Management. The funds’ board has unanimously recommended that shareholders vote in favor.
Please call (855) 496-3017 to vote with one of our proxy specialists. You can also vote on-line or by mail by following the instructions on the proxy card previously sent to you.
The meeting is quickly approaching, and your vote is important. Thank you for your time and thank you for investing with Hartford Funds.”