Jennifer M. Keese-Powell

Founded by Donald Putnam and Jefffrey Lovell in 1987, Putnam Lovell NBF Securities is a broker/dealer headquartered in New York City with an additional office in Boston. The firm is a subsidiary of Jefferies & Co., Inc. and their ultimate parent is Jefferies Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Putnam Lovell NBF Securities provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. Their clients include U.S. and foreign financial institutions, mutual fund companies, private investment firms, broker/dealers, insurance companies, e-Finance companies and banks.

Casals & Associates (Casals) is an international development firm helping governments, businesses, civil society groups and communities design and implement groundbreaking solutions to social, institutional and political challenges. In all practice areas, they are known for their creative solutions, commitment to integrity, success in difficult overseas settings, and respect for cultural and geographic differences. Since their founding in 1986 by Beatriz Casals, they have worked all across the United States and in some 50 countries around the world. Today, their headquarters is in Alexandria, just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. they also operate offices on four continents.

Hall Capital Partners LLC (HCP) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by Kathryn Hall in 1994. HCP advises on and manages multi-asset class portfolios for families, endowments, foundations, and other clients.