Robert John Merkle

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc. (MSIM) is an investment management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1975 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS). MSIM provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services and products to institutional clients and individual investors. The firm also advises clients as to the appropriate allocation of assets among multiple separate accounts and/or investment companies or other pooled vehicles that the firm advises.

Chicago Botanic Garden promotes understanding and conservation of plants. Its activities include educational & horticulture programs such as representing varied landscape elements and specialty collections, plant conservation, as well as art, culture, and humanities programs. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Glencoe, IL

Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Investment Management) (Stifel Nicolaus-IM) is the investment management division of Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc., a full-service brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was founded in 1975 and is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). Stifel Nicolaus-IM provides investment management and services to institutions and individuals over a variety of asset classes. They also offer several wrap fee programs.

The Palm Beach Civic Association is an organization that advocates for the town of Palm Beach. The non-profit company is based in Palm Beach, FL. The company produces news and events for all residents on the island and aim to protect and improve the quality of life in the town by taking proactive stands on civic affairs. The company was founded in 1944. Robert C. Wright has been the CEO of the company since 2010.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.