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April 10, 2006


Dear Shareholder:

As an Old Mutual Advisor Funds Pure PortfoliosSM investor, you may be aware that
Ibbotson Associates Advisors, LLC plays an integral role in the management of
your fund. This premier provider of investment management services is with you
every step of the way, helping you meet your asset allocation goals.

We are pleased to report that Ibbotson Associates will continue to provide these
services as a wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc., a leading provider
of independent investment research. Currently, Old Mutual Capital, Inc., your
fund's investment advisor, and Ibbotson Associates are working under an interim
sub-advisory agreement approved by the Board of Trustees. A new agreement
reflecting our ongoing relationship will become effective pending shareholder
approval.

More information regarding this new arrangement is contained in proxy materials
that were sent to you on or about March 27, 2006. The Board of Trustees,
including all of the independent Trustees, has approved the new sub-advisory
agreement and encourages you do the same.

In the meantime, you can be assured that there have been no changes in the
day-to-day management of your fund and that each of the Pure PortfoliosSM
remains focused on providing complete asset allocation solutions across their
respective investment profiles.

For more information, we encourage you to read the enclosed prospectus
supplement. Should you have any questions, please contact your financial advisor
or feel free to call a Shareholder Services representative at 1-888-744-5050
between 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. ET. As always, we thank you for your continued
support of the Old Mutual Advisor Funds.

Sincerely,

/s/ David J. Bullock

David J. Bullock
President
Old Mutual Advisor Funds

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investment return and
principal value will fluctuate, and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or
less than their original cost. There are risks involved with mutual fund
investing, including the risk of loss of principal.

Distributor: Old Mutual Investment Partners, Member NASD.
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