SECTION 906 CERTIFICATIONS


Each of the undersigned, in the capacity indicated below, certifies that, to the
     best of his/her knowledge:

1.   The Form N-CSR of the Dean Family of Funds for the period ended March 31,
     2003 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the
     Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2.   The information contained in the Form N-CSR of the Dean Family of Funds for
     the period ended March 31, 2003 fairly presents, in all material respects,
     the financial condition and results of operations of the Dean Family of
     Funds.

A    signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other
     document authenticating, acknowledging, or otherwise adopting the signature
     that appears in typed form within the electronic version of this written
     statement required by Section 906, has been provided to the Dean Family of
     Funds and will be retained by the Dean Family of Funds and furnished to the
     Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.



Date:    September 17, 2003                   /s/ Stephen M. Miller
                                         Name:    Stephen M. Miller
                                         Title:   President
                                                  Principal Executive Officer


Date:    September 17, 2003                  /s/ Debra E. Rindler
                                        Name:    Debra E. Rindler
                                        Title:   Secretary and Treasurer
                                                 Principal Financial Officer