Michael J. Wheeler

Brighthouse Investment Advisers LLC (BIA) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1994 as MetLife Advisers LLC and changed their name into Brighthouse Investment Advisers LLC in 2017. They are a subsidiary of Brighthouse Holdings LLC, which is owned by Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: BHF). BIA serves as the investment adviser to participants in the asset allocation program made available exclusively under Marquis Portfolios variable annuity contracts by the issuing insurance companies. In this capacity, their clients are holders of Marquis Portfolios variable annuity contracts. As noted above, the firm also serves as investment adviser to certain investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.

GuideStone Capital Management LLC (GSCM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2000, the firm is owned by GuideStone Investment Services, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GuideStone Financial Resources (GSFR) of the Southern Baptist Convention. GSCM provides investment advisory services to registered mutual funds and institutional investors. They also serve as the investment adviser to GuideStone Funds.

Litman Gregory Wealth Management LLC (LGWM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. The firm was founded in 1987 and previously known as Litman Gregory Asset Management LLC. Formerly owned by Litman Gregory Capital Partners LLC, the firm was acquired in June 2021 by iM Global Partner SAS in France. LGWM provides independent investment management services to individuals, multi-generational families, nonprofits, banks, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and pension and profit-sharing plans.

Part of FMR LLC, National Financial Services Corp. is a security broker. The company is based in New York, NY.

Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. manufactures vertical lift aircrafts. Its services include blade repairs; maintenance, repairs, and overhauls; and customizing. The company was founded by Lawrence D. Bell in 1935 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Part of Huron Consulting Group, Inc., bTrade, Inc. is a company that operates an Internet site that develops eCommerce services. The company is based in Las Colinas, TX. bTrade was acquired by Click Commerce, Inc. on July 06, 2004 for $4.18 million.

Kaplan Professional provides educational and professional training services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Stanton Group, Inc. provides compensation administrative services. The firm offers employee benefit plans, retirement & trust services, compensation consulting, property, and casualty insurance services. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.

Destiny Health, Inc. provides healthcare insurance plans services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

FMR LLC engages in the provision of financial and investment services. It offers financial planning and advice, wealth management, retirement plans, trading and brokerage services, and investment products. The company was founded by Edward C. Johnson II in 1946 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

United Way of Tarrant County provides educational, income and health assistance programs. It offers financial assistance to low income working families, helping adults with on going health concerns, and fundraising to generate revenue for programs. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Forth Worth, TX.

CaringBridge is a nonprofit health platform that provides support to family caregivers at no cost. The non-profit company is based in Eagan, MN. The platform helps improve emotional health and social connectedness, addressing feelings of overwhelm, isolation, and loneliness. With over 300,000 people on the platform every day sending or receiving support, there are over 1,600 messages of love, hope, and compassion posted every hour. Founded in 1997, the organization offers tools to share and document a health journey, simplify care coordination, and connect caregivers with a supportive community. The company was founded by Sona Mehring. Tia Newcomer has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

First Command Advisory Services, Inc. (FCAS) is an investment advisor headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is a subsidiary of First Command Financial Services, Inc., which is owned by First Command Financial Planning, lnc. ESOP Trust. FCAS offers advisory services to active-duty military and their immediate family.

First Command LIC (Investment Portfolio) (First Command-IP) is the investment portfolio division of First Command LIC, which is owned by First Command Financial Services, Inc. The firm is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. First Command-IP offers financial planning services, asset management services, and other investment advisory services to individuals, corporate entities, and trusts only.

MONY Financial Services, Inc. is headquartered in DE.