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First Pacific Advisors LLC (FPA) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2004, FPA provides investment advisory services to registered investment companies, private funds and separately managed institutional accounts. In addition, the firm provides investment sub-advisory services to investment advisers of third party-sponsored registered investment companies.

Harris Associates LP (Harris) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1976 and is a direct subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers LLC, which is ultimately owned by BCPE’s Natixis SA (Natixis) (PAR: KN), a French investment banking and financial services firm. Harris primarily provides discretionary investment advisory services to individuals and institutions, including registered investment companies. The firm also provides investment advisory services to wrap programs, mutual funds, private investment partnerships and other pooled investment vehicles.

First Trust Advisors LP (FTA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Wheaton, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1991 and is a direct subsidiary of Grace Partners of Dupage LP. Their general partner is The Charger Corp. FTA provides discretionary investment management services to institutional and individual clients who principally include open and closed-end mutual funds, collective investment funds (CIFs), exchange-traded funds, variable annuity sub-accounts and funds in countries other than the US. Investment management services are offered to individual clients through separate managed accounts (SMAs), either directly or through wrap fee programs sponsored by unaffiliated investment advisors.

Invesco Canada Ltd. is a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1981 and formerly known as Invesco Trimark Ltd. and as AIM Funds Management, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ) in the US. Invesco Canada primarily provides investment advice to the Canadian Funds. In addition, the firm provides investment advice to investment companies, charitable organizations, pension plans, endowments, charities and corporations, banks, pooled investment vehicles, provincial or municipal government entities and insurance companies.

American Assets Investment Management LLC (AAIM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 2002, AAIM offers discretionary investment advisory services exclusively to qualified investors through pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts.

Schwab Charles & Co., Inc. engages in the provision of investment products and services to retirement and other benefit participants. It offers trading, banking, small business solutions, investment tools and research. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Metis Global Partners LLC (Metis) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 2013, Metis offers investment management services on a discretionary basis to institutional investors through separate accounts and pooled investment funds.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Country Trust Bank provides trust & other financial services. It offers investment management, trust, and retirement planning services. The company is headquartered in Bloomington, IL.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Asset Allocation & Management Co. LLC (AAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1982 and is principally owned by Securian AAM Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Minnesota Mutual Cos., Inc. AAM provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice to insurance companies across all business segments of the industry including Property and Casualty, Life, Health and Captive insurers.

Carmel Capital Partners LLC (Carmel) is a holding firm, SEC-registered investment advisor, and hedge fund manager headquartered in San Diego, California. The firm was founded by Russell Silberstein and Anthony Josephson in 2002. Carmel offers investment advisory services to private investment funds and special purpose vehicles, high-net worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations. They also provide sub-advisory investment services to an outside, independent registered investment advisor.

Morningstar, Inc. (Research) is the investment research arm of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Joseph Mansueto in 1984 and provides independent portfolio information offering star ratings and analysis of managed funds. They also provide economic commentary and asset allocation information based on qualitative research.

Deloitte Financial Advisory Services LLP provides forensic, dispute, and other consulting services. It helps clients tackle complex and challenging issues such as mergers and acquisitions, fraud, litigation and reorganizations. The firm advises clients on managing business controversy and disputes, executing deals and maintaining regulatory compliance and investigates activities such as fraud or money laundering, value real estate and other assets, assist with corporate restructurings, consult on litigations, help execute strategic investments for mergers and acquisitions. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

EdgePoint Investment Group, Inc. (EdgePoint) is an independent investment manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 2008 by Tye Bousada, Geoff MacDonald, and Patrick Farmer. EdgePoint offers discretionary investment management services to institutions (foundations, pension portfolios, etc.) through separately managed accounts.

Founded in 2003, Numis Securities, Inc. is a broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm focuses on the London equity market and several sectors including aerospace & defense, building & property, engineering, fast moving consumer goods, life sciences, media, metals & mining, new energy & emissions, non-life insurance, retail, specialty & other financials, support services, technology and travel & leisure

Morningstar Investment Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN). Morningstar Investment Management offers various investment advisory services that focus on their core capabilities in asset allocation, investment selection, and portfolio construction to financial or other institutions.

Mizuho Securities Co., Ltd. engages in the financial instruments business that includes sales and trade of equity and bond, research, and investment trusts. It operates through the following business divisions: Retail, Corporate Investment Services, and Markets and Products. The Retail business division markets equities, bonds, investment trusts, and insurance for individual clients. The Corporate Investment Services business division offers securities solutions, investment banking, management strategies and raising funds for corporate clients. The Markets and Products division handles the product development. The company was founded in July 1917 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Aegis Wealth Group LLC (dba Everspire) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Midvale, Utah. The firm was founded by Roy R. Jones and Joshua P. Jones in 2005. Everspire offers investment management services to retail investors, which includes individuals, high net worth clients, and businesses.