Mark Albright Thompson

Riverbridge Partners LLC (Riverbridge) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded by Mark Thompson in 1987. Riverbridge serves as an investment manager for institutions, investment companies, pooled investment vehicles, individuals, and advisors. The firm also provides portfolio management services under a wrap fee arrangement offered by unaffiliated broker-dealer sponsors.

Ameriprise Financial Services LLC (AFS) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a subsidiary of AMPF Holding Corp., which is owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP). AFS offers brokerage services that enable clients to invest in many different types of investments including mutual funds, stocks, bonds, exchange traded products, unit investment trusts, annuities and alternative investments.

Opportunity International, Inc. operates as a non profit organization that provides small business loans, savings, insurance and training. It offers micro banking, agriculture finance, and education finance. The company was founded by Al Whittaker and David Bussau in 1971 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.