Robert M. States

Karpus Management, Inc., do-business-as Karpus Investment Management (KIM), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Pittsford, New York. The firm was founded by George Karpus in 1986 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of City of London Investment Group Plc (LON: CLIG) in Great Britain. KIM offers investment advisory services to individuals, ERISA plans, Taft-Hartley funds, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities.

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. is a registered investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of KeyCorp. (NYSE: KEY). KeyBanc Capital Markets provides investment banking, commercial lending, treasury management, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity and debt underwriting and trading and syndicated finance products and services to large corporations and middle-market companies.

New York State Common Retirement Fund (NYSCRF) is a pension fund management firm headquartered in Albany, New York. NYSCRF was founded in 1967 to provide retirement security for New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) members, retirees and beneficiaries.

RREEF America LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1975 and is a direct subsidiary of RoPro US Holding, Inc., ultimately owned by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK), a publicly held banking corporation organized under the laws of Germany. RREEF provides investment and advisory services to funds and institutional clients on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis.

RR Advisors LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded by Robert Raymond in 2004. RR Advisors provides discretionary investment advisory services to certain private investment funds and separately managed accounts and those that invest in them.

New York Bankers Title Agency West LLC specializes in the issuance of commercial and residential title insurance. The company is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (SSgA FM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1978 and is a subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors, Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSgA FM provides investment advisory services to US investment companies and certain pooled investment vehicles.

good2grow LLC produces nutritional drinks for the children's beverage industry. Its products include coffee mugs, plates, bowls, sports bottles, backpacks and lunch kits. The firm also offers fruit juice, fruit and veggie blends, organic juice, and organic juicy water. The company was founded by Jim Scott and Richard Williams in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Sandhill Capital Partners LLC, do-business-as Sandhill Investment Management (Sandhill), is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Buffalo, New York. The firm was founded by Edwin (Tim) Johnston III in 2002. Sandhill creates customized solutions for individuals, families, corporations, and foundations.

K&L Gates LLP engages in the provision of legal services. The firm represents corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations, and individuals. The company was founded by Kirkpatrick Lockhart in 1946 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.