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BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (BNYMIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1951 and formerly known as The Dreyfus Corp. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of MBC Investments Corp., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK). BNYMIA serves as an investment advisor to mutual funds, such as the BNY Mellon Family of Funds and The BNY Mellon Funds Trust, and as sub-investment advisor to non-affiliated mutual funds. Formed in 2009, Dreyfus Cash Investment Strategies (Dreyfus) is a division of the BNYMIA that offers money market strategies to US and non-US institutional investors.

RBC Global Asset Management (US), Inc. (RBC GAM-US), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Voyageur Asset Management Inc. They are a subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and their ultimate parent is Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE, TSE: RY). RBC GAM-US provides portfolio management services to registered mutual funds, private investment funds, trust programs, foreign funds such as UCITS funds, individuals (including high net worth individuals), wrap sponsors and other US and international institutions.

FNY Capital Management LP is an independent investment manager headquartered in New York City. The firm manages assets of individual and institutional clients.

Balyasny Asset Management LP (BAM) is a multi-strategy hedge fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm’s predecessor, Balyasny Capital Management LLC (BCM), was founded in 2001 by Dmitry Balyasny, Scott Schroeder and Taylor O'Malley. In 2003, BCM converted from a limited liability company to a limited partnership. Then, in January 2004, their name was changed to Balyasny Asset Management LP. They are a subsidiary of Balyasny Asset Management Holdings LP. BAM provides investment advisory services to high net-worth individuals and institutional clients through privately offered pooled investment funds.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc. (MSIM) is an investment management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1975 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS). MSIM provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services and products to institutional clients and individual investors. The firm also advises clients as to the appropriate allocation of assets among multiple separate accounts and/or investment companies or other pooled vehicles that the firm advises.

Mellon Investments Corp. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1983, the firm is a subsidiary of MBC Investments Corp., ultimately held by the Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (BNY Mellon Corp.) (NYSE: BK). In 2018, two other indirect subsidiaries of BNY Mellon Corp., the Boston Company Asset Management LLC (TBCAM) and Standish Mellon Asset Management Company LLC, merged into Mellon Capital Management Corp. and the firm was renamed BNY Mellon Asset Management North America Corp. In 2019, BNY Mellon Asset Management North America Corp. was renamed Mellon Investments Corp. Mellon Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice to both individual and institutional clients.

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.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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.

Phelps Dunbar LLP provides legal advisory services. The firm offers admirality, taxation, environmental, business, and governmental related services. It serves construction, aviation and aerospace, entertainment, and technology industries. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

abrdn (USA) Ltd. (abrdn USA) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2001 and formerly known as SL Investments (No.1) Ltd. and as Standard Life Investments (USA) Ltd. They are a subsidiary of abrdn Investment Management Ltd., ultimately owned by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. abrdn USA provides investment products and solutions to individuals, governments, pension funds, insurers, companies, charities and foundations.

Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) is a state-owned public retirement system headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm was founded in 1936 to provide retirement benefits for its members. TRSL manages investments for three retirement plans, the Regular Plan for teachers, and Plans A and B for school food service employees. It is funded by member and employer contributions and earnings from investments.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

The Greater New Orleans Foundation awards grants to non-profit organizations that support projects and programs that benefit the citizens, meet community needs, and test new ideas. The types of support they provide include: capital, program development and support, seed money, technical assistance, capacity building, and emergency. The foundation was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

Anti-Defamation League operates as a non-profit organization that fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all. The firm serves as a resource for government, media, law enforcement, educators and the public. The company was founded in 1913 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Founded in 1960, the LSU Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt foundation composed of business, professional and civic leaders. The Foundation manages most of the investments and serves as trustee for most of the endowed funds and other private assets contributed for the benefit of the University.

Newton Investment Management North America LLC (NIMNA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2021 and is a subsidiary of MBC Investments Corp., ultimately owned by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK). NIMNA provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice to institutional clients, including US and global pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, trusts, central banks, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, registered mutual funds, other pooled investment vehicles and other institutions.

BlueCrest Capital Management (New York) LP (BCM) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a subsidiary of BC Capital Management Services Ltd. BCM provides investment advisory and management services to high-net-worth clients.

State Street Global Advisors (State Street Global Advisors) is a private equity subsidiary of State Street Corp. founded in 1978. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

SunTrust Bank provides commercial banking services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.