Michael J. Ryan

State Street Research & Management Company (SSR), with a history dating back to 1924, is one of the nation's first investment management organizations. The Boston-based firm is a subsidiary of MetLife (NYSE:MET), one of the world's largest financial services companies. The firm, together with its affiliate SSR Realty, actively manages stock, bond, balanced and real estate portfolios for both institutional and individual investors. SSR manages pension money for many of the largest U.S. corporate pension plans. SSR also manages money for public and union pension plans, foundations, endowments, and mutual funds.

Westfield Capital Management Co. LP (Westfield) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1989 and is majority-owned by WMS Management LLC. Westfield provides quality investment management services to institutions and wealthy individuals.