Mike A. Nicolais

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.

Part of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., Shearson Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. provides security broker services. The company is based in New York, NY.

Tocqueville Asset Management LP (Tocqueville) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1985, the firm’s business and affairs are managed by Tocqueville Management Corp., their General Partner. Tocqueville manages investments for high-net-worth individuals and families, institutions, family offices and through the various Tocqueville mutual funds.

Abner, Herrman & Brock LLC (AHB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1981 and is a subsidiary of Abner Trust. AHB specializes in actively managed customized separately managed accounts (SMAs). Their customized separately managed accounts are suitable for private clients and their families, non-profit organizations such as endowments and foundations, trusts and corporations.

Van Strum & Towne, Inc. (VST) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1927, VST provides investment counsel and wealth management services to high net-worth individuals, individuals, trusts, foundations, endowments, IRAs, 401(k) plans, partnerships, and pension and profit-sharing plans.

Pinnacle Associates Ltd. is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor which was founded in 1984 by Thomas Passios. Headquartered in New York City, the firm offers investment advisory services to both institutional and noninstitutional clients.

Kelleher Financial Advisors LLC (KFA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 and formerly known as Wall Street Access Asset Management LLC. They are a subsidiary of Wall Street Access NY Corp. KFA offers individualized investment advice and asset management services to individuals, trusts, institutions, corporations, and pension plans.

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.

Pomona College offers curriculum in the arts, humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. It was founded in 1887 and it is headquartered in Claremont, CA

Susquehanna International Group LLP engages in the provision of investment and other financial services. It offers institutional brokerage, trading, research, and market making services for equities. The company was founded by Lon Taylor and Gordon Apple in 1987 and is headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

The Staubach Co. provides real estate services. It also offers strategic consulting, site selection, acquisition, disposition, construction consulting, project management, real estate administration, portfolio management, financing, and capital solutions. The company was founded in 1977 by Roger Staubach and is located in Addison, TX.

Equitable Life Insurance Co. provides investment advice. Its products include life insurance, retirement, retirement plans for employers and investments. The company was founded by Henry Hyde in 1859 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc. operates as a financial services trade group and networking forum for wall street and provides Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

William Blair & Co. LLC (Investment Management) (William Blair-IM) is the investment management division of William Blair & Co. LLC, a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1935 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. William Blair-IM provides investment advisory and management services to a number of clients including high net worth clients, individuals, small institutions, William Blair Wrap Program clients and other registered investment advisers.

Sprott Asset Management USA, Inc. (SAM USA) is a SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Carlsbad, California. The firm was founded by Arthur Richards “Rick” Rule in 2005. They are a subsidiary of Sprott US Holdings, Inc., owned by Sprott, Inc. (TSX: SII) in Canada. SAM USA provides investment advisory services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to individuals and institutions with separately managed accounts and private funds.

BH Asset Management LLC (BH) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Robert Searing in 2010 and is a subsidiary of Kidderbrook LLC. BH provides objective, independent counsel to wealthy families, individuals, trustees, and institutions.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (MLPF&S) is a global investment banking firm, SEC-registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, and futures commission merchant headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). MLPF&S provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, insurance companies, thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations and other types of business.

Ducommun LaBarge Technologies, Inc. provides electronics manufacturing services. It offers cable assemblies and interconnect systems, printed circuit board assemblies, high-level electronic and electromechanical assemblies, system integration, engineering and design support, and program management. The company was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Carson, CA.

Lionheart Children's Academy engages in the provision of child care and early childhood education services. It offers child care for infants, education for toddlers, preschool, and summer school. The company was founded by Stan Dobbs in 2000 and is headquartered in Euless, TX.

Varidesk LLC designs, develops and manufactures height-adjustable standing desk solutions, active office accessories and office furniture systems. Its products include chairs, cubicles, desktops, full desk, mats, and monitor arms. The company was founded by Jason McCann and Daniel G. Flaherty and is headquartered in Coppell, TX.