Frederic N. Dittmann

In the year 1838, Francis Drexel founded Drexel and Company in Philadelphia. 1838 Investment Advisors LLC is the successor to Drexel. 1838 manages portfolios for corporate and public employee benefit plans, Taft Hartley funds, hospitals, foundations, endowments, insurance organizations and high net worth individuals. 1838 is a subsidiary of MBIA, Inc. (NYSE: MBI)

The Academy of Vocal Arts (AVA) provides tuition-free vocal and opera training and financial support to singers who have potential for international stature, and to present them in professional performances that are accessible to a wide community. The company was founded in 1934 by Helen Corning Warden and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.