John William McAlhany

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a subsidiary of Invesco Group Services, Inc., ultimately held by Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ). The firm was founded in 1986 and previously known as Invesco Institutional NA, Inc. until April 2010 when Invesco Ltd. consolidated the businesses of their US investment advisors (Invesco AIM Advisors, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc., Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc. and Invesco Global Asset Management NA, Inc.) under the name Invesco Advisers, Inc. They provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutional and high net-worth clients through separate accounts, wrap fee programs and US registered investment companies and other Commingled Funds.

Systematic Financial Management LP (SFM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey. The firm was founded by Joe K. Joshi in 1982 and they are a subsidiary of Titan NJ LP Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (NYSE: AMG). SFM provides investment management services to institutional investors and private clients.

UBS AG's (NYSE: UBS) New York City-based wealth management arm is known as UBS Private Banking (US). The firm provides a range of customized wealth management products and services for private clients.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (Investment Management) (JPMC-IM) is the investment management division of JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a global financial services firm. Headquartered in New York City, JPMC-IM provides asset management services for corporations, institutional investors, hedge funds, governments, healthcare organizations, educational institutions and affluent individuals.

Part of Allin Corp., Allin Consulting supplies interactive television systems to the cruise line industry. The company is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Part of Franklin Resources, Inc., Lehman Brothers Global Asset Management is an American asset management company. The company is based in NY. Lehman Brothers Global Asset Management was acquired by Legg Mason, Inc., a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. from Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. on February 13, 1996 for $10 million.

Thomson, Horstmann & Bryant, Inc. (THB) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Al J. Thomson, Richard Horstmann and Bill Bryant in 1982. They are wholly-owned by Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR), which is owned by Crestview LLC. THB manages stable, diversified, niche equity strategies for their corporate, endowment, and high net-worth investors.

Greenwood Mills, Inc. designs and manufactures fabrics. It also supplies protective and specialty clothing to the industrial markets. The firm’s products are protected from chemical, biological, and other hazards. The company was founded by William L. Durst and John K. Durst in 1889 and is headquartered in Greenwood, SC.

Dividend Assets Capital LLC (DAC) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Formerly known as Dividend Growth Advisors LLC, the firm was founded by C. Troy Shaver, Jr. in 2003 and is a subsidiary of Dividend Assets Capital Holdings, Inc. DAC provides portfolio management services to individuals and families that seeks customized portfolios to meet their wealth management needs such as retirement planning, legacy planning and philanthropic initiatives.

Island Capital Group LLC is an international real estate merchant bank that is engaged in a range of real estate related activities including principal investment, investment management, financial advisory and consulting services and development. The company was founded in May 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce is an organization that promotes a business-friendly environment to attract, retain, and expand businesses in Columbia, SC. The Chamber has been a trusted resource for local, regional, and national businesses and their employees since 1902, working for the greater Columbia business community. The non-profit company offers the Midlands Minority Business Accelerator (MMBA) program in partnership with the Minority Business Accelerator to support minority-owned businesses. The CEOs of the company are Ike McLeese and Carl Blackstone.

First Community Bank (Lexington, South Carolina) is a community based bank, which engages in commercial banking activities. Its services include lending, mortgage, online banking, savings account and loans. The company is headquartered in Lexington, SC.

South Carolina Jobs-Economic Development Authority issues bonds for healthcare, education and non-profit organizations. The firm serves as a statewide conduit issuer of special obligation revenue bonds and acts on behalf of the borrower to access financial markets and capital. Its programs include State Small Business Credit Initiative, Taxable Variable Rate Bond and New Market Tax Credit programs. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

Part of American Bankers Association, Inc., American Bankers Association BankPac is a political lobbying organization for business association. The company is based in Washington.

Sierra Research, Inc. is a leading consulting firm in the field of air quality and pollution control. It provides government and private sector clients with a wide range of engineering, testing, modeling, analytical and regulatory compliance services related to air quality and air pollution control. The company was founded in 1981 and is located in Sacramento, CA.

W.P. Law, Inc. distributes fluid handling equipment for farmers, contractors and industries. Its products include irrigation, water conservation, industrial, fountains and water features, drainage, landscape lighting, fertilizer and chemicals, outdoor grills and kitchens. The firm also offers irrigation, industrial, municipal, fountains and outdoor living services. The company was founded by Bill Law and Dorothy Law in 1970 and is headquartered in Lexington, SC.

Countybank provides banking and financial services. It offers personal, business, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance services. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Greenwood, SC.

AllSouth Federal Credit Union is a financial institution that serves nine counties in the Midlands of South Carolina. The American company offers various financial services such as auto loans, mortgages, and checking accounts. AllSouth Federal Credit Union was founded in 1960, and the CEO is William R. Koehler.