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                            SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

           PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE SECURITIES
                     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (AMENDMENT NO.   )


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                  TS&W / CLAYMORE TAX-ADVANTAGED BALANCED FUND
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               (Names of Registrant As Specified in its Charters)

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Dear Shareholder:

As you may know, the Fund has scheduled its annual meeting of shareholders to be
held on June 27, 2006 for the purpose of allowing shareholders to consider the
proposals set forth below. We are taking this opportunity to briefly describe
the matters up for vote and remind you that your vote is very important and that
the Fund encourages you to vote your shares.

In order for the proposed transaction between Claymore Advisors, LLC, the Fund's
investment adviser, and SMC Fixed Income Management, LP, the proposed
sub-adviser, to be consummated, the Fund's shareholders need to vote upon and
approve the proposed investment sub-advisory agreement among the Fund, Claymore
Advisors, LLC and SMC Fixed Income Management, LP. The transaction is described
in detail in the Fund's Proxy Statement, which has been distributed to
shareholders. The Fund's shareholders are also being asked to vote on the
election of two Class II Trustees.

It is also important to note that the Fund's Board of Trustees unanimously
recommends that you vote FOR all proposals described in the proxy statement for
the annual meeting.

If you have any questions or need assistance with voting your shares, please
call Georgeson Shareholder, the Fund's proxy solicitor, toll-free at
866-695-6070 or Claymore Advisors, LLC, the Fund's investment adviser, toll-free
at 866-882-0688. Your vote is very important regardless of the number of shares
you own.


Nicholas Dalmaso, Chief Legal and Executive Officer
TS&W / Claymore Tax-Advantaged Balanced Fund