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Fiduciary Trust Co. International is an investment and wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is an indirectly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), a holding company that, together with its various subsidiaries, is referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments is a global investment management organization offering investment services under the a global investment management organization offering investment services under the Franklin, Templeton, Mutual Series, Bissett, Fiduciary Trust, Darby, Balanced Equity Management and K2 brand names. Franklin Templeton Investments, through current and predecessor subsidiaries, has been engaged in the investment management and related services business since 1947. Fiduciary Trust was founded in 1931 and provides personalized investment solutions to high net-worth individuals, families, endowments, foundations and institutions.

DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. (DIMA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of DWS USA Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm was founded in 1984 and formerly known as Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. In 2018, they changed their name into DWS as part of the rebranding of Deutsche Asset Management. DIMA provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to various institutional clients. They also provide investment advisory services for its municipal bond strategies through wrap fee programs.

Templeton Investment Counsel LLC (TIC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm was founded in 2000 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Templeton Worldwide, Inc., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN). TIC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to US and non-US registered funds, and unregistered funds, as well as separate accounts for institutional and high net-worth clients.

Organic, Inc. provides web development and marketing services. The firm offers services to the automotive, entertainment and content, financial services, healthcare, travel and retail industries. The company was founded by Jonathan Nelson, Brain Behlendorf, Cliff Skolnick and Matthew Nelson in 1993 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds is an open-end investment fund/unit trust. Its investment objective is to seek capital appreciation with lower volatility relative to the broad equity markets. The company may invest in a wide range of securities and other investments including, but not limited to: equity securities, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, rights and warrants, private and registered investment vehicles and exchange-traded funds; debt securities including bonds, notes, debentures, banker's acceptances and commercial paper; loans and loan participations; and mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities, including collateralized debt obligations. It may also invest in securities of U.S. and foreign companies, including those located in emerging markets, of any capitalization size. The company was founded on July 21, 2011 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Springer Nature Ltd. operates a group of publishing companies. It publishes fiction, non-fiction, romance, young adult, military, business, science, political, history, autobiography, current event, psychology, mystery, thriller, audio, historical novel, literature, religious, pictorial, children’s, self-help, suspense, fantasy, humor, memoir, scientific reference, poetry and other books, as well as articles, essays, news reports and reviews. The company was founded by Daniel Macmillan and Alexander Macmillan in 1843 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck GmbH operates as an investment holding company with interests in publishing books, newspapers, periodicals and online media. Its customers include authors, researchers, academics, educators, librarians, and readers. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

Macmillan Publishing Group LLC publishes trade, mass market, college, and scholarly titles. Its imprints include St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin, Picador USA, St. Martin's Minotaur, Thomas Dunne Books, and Truman Talley Books. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

MacMillan Holdings LLC publishes books and periodicals. The company publishes Scientific American magazine, a periodical devoted to developments in science and technology. Holtzbrinck's book units include St. Martin's Press, Henry Holt & Company, W.H. Freeman, Picador, and Farrar, Straus & Giroux. It is a subsidiary of Germany-based media and publishing company, Verlagsgruppe Georg von Holtzbrinck. It is headquartered in New York, NY.

frog design, Inc. develops digital design applications for 3D modeling and graphics. Its service include growth strategy, venture design and agile development and delivery. The company was founded by Hartmut Esslinger in 1969 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Springer Nature Holdings Ltd. offers publishing services. It engages in publishing of books, journals, and periodicals. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Basingstoke, the United Kingdom.

Fry, Inc. provides e-commerce marketing solutions and services. The firms solutions include commerce, multi-channel integration, web enablement and corporate identity. It also offers strategic, information architecture, data analysis and reporting services. The company was founded by David Fry in 1994 and is headquartered in Bingham Farms, MI.

Ocean Conservancy, Inc. engages in the provision of wildlife services. The firm protects the ocean from global challenges. It creates science based solutions for a healthy ocean and the wildlife and communities that depend on it. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Franklin Templeton Trust is an open-end investment company, which engages in the investment in U.S. government securities, repurchase agreements, and portfolio maturity and quality. The company was founded on August 2, 2019 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Part of Leadership Foundations, Women's Forum, Inc. is a non-profit community for women leaders of diverse achievement. The company is based in New York, NY.

Purpose Global PBC engages in civic and social organization industry. It uses public mobilization to help the organizations, activists, businesses, and philanthropies engaged in fight, and creates campaign labs. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

RLJ Equity Partners LLC(RLJ Equity Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of RLJ Companies, founded by Robert L. Johnson and The Carlyle Group in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

First Fidelity Bank, financial security means having a relationship with professionals who make customer, and customer's financial goals, their top priority. Customer's banker is not only a trusted colleague, but customer's personal financial consultant. It believes banking means putting customers first. Though it has grown to 28 full-service locations, it is a growing community bank with a small bank attitude. Our growth provides the ability to compete with the largest banks in the country. Its established deposit base allows for flexibility in offering a complete financial option for both families and small-to mid-sized businesses. Its client-focused commitment makes First Fidelity Bank a strong, reliable partner in the communities it serves. As 2010 marks its 90th Anniversary, it proudly 7 continues its commitment to superior customer service, honest lending and community stewardship. Through its strong reputation, it works hard every day to out big the small banks and out small the big banks.

The Japan America Society of Southern California is a non-profit organization that has been building relationships between Japan and America for over 111 years since its establishment in 1909. The non-profit company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The society consists of individuals and corporations interested in and involved in Japan-America relations. The society offers various membership benefits, including discounts, and hosts events such as workshops, conferences, and galas. Additionally, the society has a relief fund and accepts donations to fulfill its non-profit mission.

The Association of American Publishers is an organization that advocates for strong copyright policies, protects free speech, and promotes the advancement of research and scholarship. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company represents leading consumer, educational, professional, and scholarly publishers who connect people with books, trustworthy information, and learning materials. The organization presents the Professional and Scholarly Excellence Awards since 1976. The Association of American Publishers released its StatShot report for September 2023, reflecting reported revenue for trade, higher education course materials, and professional publishing. The CEO of the company is Maria A. Pallante.