Patricia Picquet

Part of Ascensus LLC, Newport Group Securities, Inc. is a leading independent retirement services provider and trusted partner in delivering comprehensive financial wellness solutions and expertise. The company is based in Heathrow, FL. The company serves over 20,000 plans and supports more than 1 million participants, managing over $250 billion in corporate retirement and insurance assets. With over 1,200 employees, Newport Group offers a range of services including recordkeeping, plan administration, trust and custody, consulting, fiduciary consulting, insurance, and brokerage services.

Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC is a private company that specializes in managing investments. The company is based in Tampa, FL. The company's goal is to alleviate uncertainty for their clients by balancing risk and reward. The company understands that their clients are entrusting them with something more valuable than money.

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.