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“Hi Mr. /Ms. , my name is < Schwab representative > and I am calling on behalf of the Schwab < Fund Name >
You are one of the largest shareholders in the fund who has not yet voted on two important proposals on how the fund will be managed, which is why we’ve attempted to contact you on several occasions.
Given the size of your investment, ensuring that your voice is heard is absolutely critical to us.
The Fund’s Board of Trustees has approved both proposals and believes that the proposals are important to the continued success of the fund. The majority of shareholders who have voted to date support the proposals. However, we need your vote please to help ensure that all of the largest investors are represented.
If reached client live on phone
I would be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have about the proposals.
[Answer questions as needed using proxy statement as content] (Are you referring to FAQs that are part of proxy statement? If so then let’s just say proxy statement – if there are other FAQs you are referring to we will need to file with SEC)
To place your vote quickly and easily, may I please transfer you to a proxy voting specialist who can assist in recording your vote over the phone.
If leaving message
I would be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have about the proposals. I can be reached at the Schwab offices in Denver, CO / San Francisco, CA at XYX-ABC-DEFG
If you are ready to place your vote, please call us at 1-877-777-6017 on Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time and a proxy voting specialist will happily answer your questions and assist in placing your vote over the phone.
Thank you