UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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RUSSELL INVESTMENT FUNDS

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Russell Investments

Inbound Closed, Call In Queue

and End of Campaign Script

Meeting Date: November 3, 2014

Toll Free #: (844) 253-1478

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“Thank you for calling the BFDS Proxy Line on behalf of Russell Investments. Our offices are now closed. Please call us back during our normal business hours which are, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Eastern Time. Thank you.”

INBOUND - CALL IN QUEUE MESSAGE:

“Thank you for calling the BFDS Proxy Line on behalf of Russell Investments. Our proxy specialists are currently assisting other shareholders. Your call is important to us. Please continue to hold and your call will be answered in the order in which it was received.”

END OF CAMPAIGN MESSAGE:

“Thank you for calling the BFDS Proxy Line on behalf of Russell Investments. The Special Meeting of Shareholders has been held and as a result, this toll free number is no longer in service for proxy related shareholder calls.

If you have questions about your Russell Investments account, please contact your Financial Advisor or call Russell Investments directly at 1-800-787-7354. Thank you for investing with Russell Investments.

Russell Investments

Inbound Script

Meeting Date: November 3, 2014

Toll Free #: (844) 253-1478

Greeting:

Hello, thank you for calling Russell Investments proxy information line. My name is                                         , may I have your name please?

Thank you Mr./Ms.                                        . Are you calling regarding the upcoming Special Shareholder meeting?

IF YES:

The Board of Trustees recommends a vote “FOR” the proposal(s).

Would you like to vote along with the recommendations of your Board?

If Yes: Thank you. For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?

Again, my name is                                         , a proxy voting specialist on behalf of Russell Investments.

Today’s date is                                          and the time is                                          Eastern Time.

Mr./Ms.                                         , I have recorded your [FOR] vote, in accordance with the Board’s recommendation with respect to the proposals as set forth in the proxy materials you received and we will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.

If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling 1-844-253-1478. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.

If No: How would you like to cast your vote on the proposals?

Thank you. For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?

Again, my name is                                         , a proxy voting specialist on behalf of Russell Investments.

Today’s date is                                          and the time is                                          Eastern Time.

Mr./Ms.                                         , I have recorded your [repeat vote intention] vote, with respect to the proposals as set forth in the proxy materials you received and we will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.

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Russell Investments

Inbound Script

Meeting Date: November 3, 2014

Toll Free #: (844) 253-1478

If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling 1-844-253-1478. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.

IF NO:

How may I help you today? (Go to Q&A in the proxy statement to answer any questions.)

If a non-proxy related question, respond:

Mr./Ms.                                         . I apologize I do not have access to that information; please feel free to call Russell Investments directly at 1-800-787-7354.

IF NOT SURE HOW TO VOTE:

You may cast a FOR vote, an AGAINST Vote or an ABSTAIN vote on a proposal.

How would you like to cast your vote on the proposals?

Thank you. For the record, would you please state your full name and mailing address?

Again, my name is                                         , a proxy voting specialist on behalf of Russell Investments.

Today’s date is                                          and the time is                                          Eastern Time.

Mr./Ms.                                         , I have recorded your vote to (repeat vote intention) with respect to the proposals as set forth in the proxy materials you received. We will be mailing you a written confirmation of your vote within 72 hours.

If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling (844) 253-1478. Thank you very much for your time and your vote. We hope you have a great day/evening.

What am I being asked to vote on?

Proposal 1:

Approval of a new investment advisory agreement between the Fund and Russell Investment Management Company, the Fund’s current investment adviser (who is referred to as “RIMCo”) , as a result of a transaction involving the sale of RIMCo’s parent company. This agreement is referred to as the “Post-Transaction Agreement”.

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Russell Investments

Inbound Script

Meeting Date: November 3, 2014

Toll Free #: (844) 253-1478

Proposal 2 [Applicable to all RIC & RIF Funds, except RIC Russell Strategic Call Overwriting Fund, Select U.S. Equity Fund, and Select International Equity Fund. Not applicable to RET.]:

Approval of a new investment advisory agreement between the Fund and RIMCo that reflects updated terms and, if approved by shareholders, will go into effect in lieu of the Post-Transaction Agreement following the transaction or, if the transaction is not consummated, will replace the Fund’s existing investment advisory agreement.

Closing:

Again, my name is                                         , a proxy voting specialist on behalf of Russell Investments.

If you wish to make any changes you may contact us by calling 1-844-253-1478. Thank you very much for your participation and have a great day/evening.

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