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Summary Prospectus September 28, 2012 (as supplemented through June 4, 2013)

PNC Mid Cap Value Fund (to be renamed PNC Mid Cap Fund as of June 28, 2013)

Class A – PMCAX Class C – PMFCX

Before you invest, you may want to review the Fund's Prospectus, which contains more information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Fund's Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information and other information about the Fund online at www.pncfunds.com/Forms_Literature/Prospectuses/default.fs. You may also obtain this information at no additional cost by calling 1-800-622-FUND (3863) or by sending an e-mail request to pncfundfulfillment@pnc.com. The Fund's Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, both dated September 28, 2012, and supplemented through June 4, 2013, and thereafter from time to time as necessary, are incorporated by reference into this Summary Prospectus.

INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE

The Fund seeks to provide long-term capital appreciation.

FUND FEES AND EXPENSES

The following table describes the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold Fund shares. You may qualify for sales charge discounts of the Fund if you and your family invest, or agree to invest in the future, at least $25,000 in PNC Funds. More information about these and other discounts is available from your financial intermediary and in the "Sales Charges" section of the Fund's prospectus on page 56 and in the "Additional Purchase and Redemption Information" section of the Fund's statement of additional information.

Shareholder Fees

(fees paid directly from your investment)

   

Class A

 

Class C

 
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Purchases (as a percentage of offering price)
   

5.50

%

   

None

   
Maximum Deferred Sales Charge (Load)
(as a percentage of net asset value)1
   

1.00

%

   

1.00

%

 
Maximum Sales Charge (Load) Imposed on
Reinvested Dividends and Other Distributions
(as a percentage of offering price)
   

None

     

None

   
Redemption Fee (as a percentage of
amount redeemed, if applicable)
   

None

     

None

   

Exchange Fee

   

None

     

None

   

Annual Fund Operating Expenses

(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value

of your investment)

Management Fees

   

0.75

%

   

0.75

%

 

Distribution (12b-1) Fees

   

0.05

%2

   

0.75

%

 

Other Expenses

   

0.73

%

   

0.73

%

 

Shareholder Servicing Fees

   

0.25

%

   

0.25

%

 

Other

   

0.48

%

   

0.48

%

 

Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses3

   

1.53

%

   

2.23

%

 

1  A sales charge is not charged on purchases of Class A shares in the amount of $1,000,000 or more. However, a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% is charged if you redeem Class A Shares purchased in the amount of $1,000,000 or more within 12 months. Class A Shares purchased in the amount of $1,000,000 or more prior to May 1, 2013 will be subject to the contingent deferred sales charge for 18 months from the purchase date. In addition, a contingent deferred sales charge of 1.00% is charged if you redeem Class C Shares prior to 12 months from the date of purchase. Class C Shares purchased prior to May 1, 2013 will be subject to the contingent deferred sales charge for 18 months from the date of purchase.

2  The Fund may reimburse expenses up to a maximum of 0.10% under the Fund's distribution plan for Class A Shares. The Board of Trustees has approved a contractual commitment whereby such reimbursements will be no more than the

Distribution (12b-1) Fees stated in the table above for the Fund. This commitment continues through September 30, 2013, at which time the Board will determine whether to renew, revise or discontinue it.

3  Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses have been adjusted as necessary from amounts incurred during the most recent fiscal year to reflect current fees and expenses.

Example

This Example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other mutual funds. The Example assumes that you invest $10,000 in Class A or Class C Shares of the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your shares at the end of those periods. The Example also assumes that your investment has a 5% return each year, and that the Fund's operating expenses remain the same, except that the contractual limitation on Distribution (12b-1) Fees for Class A Shares is reflected only in the one year period below. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions your costs would be:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class A Shares

 

$

697

   

$

1007

   

$

1338

   

$

2273

   

Class C Shares

 

$

326

   

$

697

   

$

1195

   

$

2565

   

For Class C Shares, you would pay the following expenses if you did not redeem your shares:

   

1 Year

 

3 Years

 

5 Years

 

10 Years

 

Class C Shares

 

$

226

   

$

697

   

$

1195

   

$

2565

   

PORTFOLIO TURNOVER

The Fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities (or "turns over" its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover rate may indicate higher transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the Example, affect the Fund's performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Fund's portfolio turnover rate was 23% of the average value of its portfolio.

PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES

The Fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of value-oriented domestic equity securities of mid cap companies. The Fund defines a mid cap company as one whose market capitalization at the time of purchase falls approximately between $750 million and $20 billion. Effective until June 28, 2013, PNC Capital Advisors, LLC (the "Adviser") generally seeks to invest in companies trading at a discount to intrinsic value with a

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margin of safety, utilizing a discounted cash flow methodology. Key drivers include revenue growth, profit margin and asset turnover trends. The Adviser generally seeks to sell a security when its market value equals or exceeds what the Adviser believes is its intrinsic value. The Fund may also invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the Fund's objective.

Effective June 28, 2013, PNC Capital Advisors, LLC's (the "Adviser") investment process is to invest in securities of companies based on the Adviser's analysis of the company's cash flow. The Adviser's investment process focuses, specifically, on Cash Flow Return on Investment ("CFROI®")1. CFROI® is calculated in percentage terms by dividing gross cash flow by gross cash investment. CFROI® is an inflation-adjusted measure of corporate performance that attempts to reduce accounting distortions and allow for more accurate comparisons between companies, different market caps, sectors and industries. The Adviser first screens companies that are improving their CFROI® measure, and then screens companies based on cash flow valuation metrics to determine if the stock is attractively priced. In addition, as part of its screening process, the Adviser looks for companies whose management understands how to create value for shareholders, through their ability to deploy capital and that are market leaders with respect to the product or service they provide, and are a part of a strong growing industry. The Adviser will generally sell a security when cash flow return on investment flattens or declines and when market price equals or exceeds the Adviser's cash flow value "target". However, none of the sell characteristics are automatic. The Fund may also invest in foreign stocks in keeping with the Fund's objective.

Under normal circumstances, the Fund invests at least 80% of its net assets plus any borrowings for investment purposes in mid cap companies. The Fund will provide shareholders with at least 60 days' written notice before changing this 80% policy.

1  CFROI is a registered trademark of CSFB Holt.

PRINCIPAL RISKS

Foreign (Non-U.S.) Investment Risk. Investments in securities of foreign companies or governments can be more volatile than investments in U.S. companies or governments. Diplomatic, political, or economic developments, including nationalization or expropriation, could affect investments in foreign countries. Foreign securities markets generally have less trading volume and less liquidity than U.S. markets. In addition, the values of securities denominated in foreign currencies, and of dividends from such securities, can change significantly when foreign currencies strengthen or weaken relative to the U.S. dollar. Foreign companies or governments generally are not subject to uniform accounting, auditing, and financial reporting standards comparable to those applicable to domestic U.S. companies or governments. Transaction costs are generally higher than those in the U.S. and expenses for custodial arrangements of foreign securities may be somewhat greater than typical expenses for custodial arrangements of similar U.S. securities.

Market Risk. Market risk is the risk that securities prices will fall over short or extended periods of time. Historically, the stock markets have moved in cycles, and the value of the Fund's securities may fluctuate from day to day. Individual companies may report poor results or be negatively affected by industry and/or economic trends and developments. The prices of securities issued by such companies may decline in response.

Mid Cap Company Risk. Mid capitalization companies may be more vulnerable to adverse business or economic events than larger, more established companies. As a result, mid cap company stocks may be more volatile than those of larger companies.

Value Investing Risk. Value stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks. Value stocks also present the risk that their lower valuations fairly reflect their business prospects and that investors will not agree that the stocks represent favorable investment opportunities, and they may fall out of favor with investors and underperform growth stocks during any given period. In the event an issuer is liquidated or declares bankruptcy, the claims of owners of the issuer's bonds and preferred stock generally take precedence over the claims of those who own common stock.

All investments are subject to inherent risks, and an investment in the Fund is no exception. Your investment in the Fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. Accordingly, you may lose money by investing in the Fund.

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

The bar chart and the performance table below provide some indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing changes in the performance of the Fund's Class A Shares from year to year and by showing how the average annual returns of the Fund's Class A and Class C Shares compare with those of a broad measure of market performance. The bar chart shows changes in the performance of the Fund's Class A Shares and does not reflect the deduction of any applicable sales charges. If sales charges had been reflected, the returns for Class A Shares would be less than those shown below. The returns in the table reflect the deduction of applicable sales charges. The performance of Class C Shares will differ due to differences in expenses. Prior to March 1, 2004, the Fund invested in value-oriented common stocks of small-cap and mid-cap companies and on June 28, 2013 the Fund will modify the process by which it screens companies for investment. Accordingly, performance information prior to those dates will reflect the results of the previous investment strategies. As with all mutual funds, the Fund's past performance (before and after taxes) does not predict the Fund's future performance. Updated information on the Fund's performance can be obtained by visiting http://pncfunds.com/Funds_Performance/Fund_Snapshot/
FundID_264/Overview.fs or by calling 1-800-622-FUND (3863).

Calendar Year Total Returns

Best Quarter

   

20.07

%

 

(9/30/09)

 

Worst Quarter

   

-23.80

%

 

(12/31/08)

 

The Fund's year-to-date total return, excluding any applicable sales charges, for Class A Shares through June 30, 2012 was 5.80%.

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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS

(For the periods ended December 31, 2011)

   

1 Year

 

5 Years

  Since
Inception
(7/1/02)
 

Class A Shares

 

Returns Before Taxes

   

-11.39

%

   

-3.38

%

   

5.94

%

 

Returns After Taxes on Distributions1

   

-11.41

%

   

-3.71

%

   

4.90

%

 
Returns After Taxes on Distributions
and Sale of Fund Shares1
   

-7.37

%

   

-2.91

%

   

4.82

%

 
*Russell Midcap Index (reflects no
deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
(since inception date 6/30/02)
   

-1.55

%

   

1.41

%

   

8.04

%

 
Russell Midcap Value Index (reflects
no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
(since inception date 6/30/02)
   

-1.38

%

   

0.04

%

   

7.77

%

 

Class C Shares

 

Returns Before Taxes

   

-8.05

%

   

-3.03

%

   

6.32

%

 
*Russell Midcap Index (reflects no
deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
(since inception date 6/30/02)
   

-1.55

%

   

1.41

%

   

8.04

%

 
Russell Midcap Value Index (reflects no
deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
(since inception date 5/31/03)
   

-1.38

%

   

0.04

%

   

8.80

%

 

1  After-tax returns are shown for Class A Shares only. After-tax returns for Class C Shares will differ. After-tax returns are calculated using the historical highest individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Actual after-tax returns depend on an investor's tax situation and may differ from those shown. After-tax returns shown are not relevant to investors who hold their Fund shares through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts. In some cases, returns after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund shares may be higher than returns before taxes because the calculations assume the investor received a tax deduction for any loss incurred on the sale of shares.

*  Primary benchmark effective June 28, 2013.

MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND

Investment Adviser

PNC Capital Advisors, LLC is the investment adviser to the Fund.

Portfolio Managers

Name

  Tenure as
Fund
Portfolio
Manager
 

Title

 
Gordon A. Johnson Since February 27, 2013   Managing Director
and Senior Portfolio
 

Manager

 

M. Jed Ellerbroek, Jr., CFA

 

Since February 27, 2013

 

Senior Analyst

 

James E. Mineman

 

Since February 27, 2013

  Senior Portfolio
Manager
 

Peter A. Roy, CFA

 

Since February 27, 2013

 

Portfolio Manager

 

Lisa A. Teter

 

Since February 27, 2013

 

Senior Analyst

 

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Purchase and Sale of Fund Shares

You may purchase or redeem (sell) shares of the Funds by phone, mail, wire or online on each day that the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") is open. Shares cannot be purchased by wire transactions on days when banks are closed.

By Phone, Wire or through a Systematic Plan: contact your financial intermediary or, if you hold your shares directly through the Funds, you should contact the PNC Funds by phone at 1-800-622-FUND (3863).

By Mail: write to the PNC Funds c/o BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc., P.O. Box 9795, Providence, Rhode Island 02940-9795.

By Internet: www.pncfunds.com.

Minimum Initial Investments:

•  In general, a Fund's minimum initial investment is $1,000 for Class A and Class C Shares; and

•  If purchasing Class A and Class C Shares through a Planned Investment Program ("PIP"), the initial minimum investment of $1,000 is waived as long as the minimum systematic purchase is $50.

Minimum Subsequent Investments:

•  There is no minimum subsequent investment amount, unless shares are purchased through a PIP; and

•  Shares purchased through a PIP have a $50 minimum subsequent investment requirement.

Each Fund's initial and subsequent investment minimums may be reduced or waived in some cases.

Tax Information

Each Fund's distributions generally will be taxed to you as ordinary income or capital gains. If you are invested in a Fund through a tax-deferred arrangement, such as a 401(k) plan or an individual retirement account, you will generally be taxed only upon your withdrawal of monies from the arrangement.

Payments to Broker Dealers and Other Financial Intermediaries

If you purchase a Fund through a broker-dealer or other financial intermediary (such as a bank), the Fund and its related companies may pay the intermediary for the sale of Fund shares and related services. These payments may create a conflict of interest by influencing the broker-dealer or other financial intermediary and your individual financial professional to recommend the Fund over another investment. Ask your individual financial professional or visit your financial intermediary's website for more information.

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