Bright Start 529 receives a Gold Morningstar Medal*

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Morningstar independently evaluates, and rates college savings plans annually, assigning each rated plan a Morningstar Analyst Rating of Gold, Silver, Bronze, Neutral, or Negative. Bright Start 529 is one of only five Gold-rated 529 plans in the country. In its review, Morningstar identified Bright Start 529 as a "Valedictorian" and as a standout plan offering "exceptional state stewardship of investor capital and well-constructed portfolios managed by competent investment teams."

Well-researched glide paths, an appealing investment menu, and strong oversight merit a Gold Morningstar Medalist Rating for Illinois Bright Start Direct-Sold College Savings.

–Morningstar, October 2024

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