Tim H. Burns

Fisher Asset Management LLC, dba Fisher Investments (FI), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Plano, Texas. The firm was founded in 1979 by Ken Fisher and is a subsidiary of Fisher Investments, Inc. FI manages the assets of a diverse global client base which includes corporations, public and multi-employer pension funds, foundations and endowments, insurance companies, health-care organizations, governments and high net worth families.

Nuveen Investments, Inc. provides investment management and related services to retail and institutional investors. It offers investment management capabilities across a diversified set of asset classes and investment strategies through its investment management affiliates, including municipal bond, investment grade, global and high-yield bond, floating-rate bank loan, preferred securities, growth equity, value equity, global and international equity, equity income, core equity, equity index, quantitative and enhanced equity, asset allocation, balanced strategies, real asset and commodity. The company was founded by John Nuveen in 1898 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Schwab Charles & Co., Inc. engages in the provision of investment products and services to retirement and other benefit participants. It offers trading, banking, small business solutions, investment tools and research. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Eastover Investment Advisors LLC, dba Eastover Capital Management (Eastover Capital), is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm was founded in 2009 when it purchased Eastover Capital Management, which was originally formed in 1988 by Donn Toney and Robert Pharr. Eastover Capital provides active portfolio management for individual and institutional clients throughout the country.

Founded in 1982, Baron Capital, Inc. is an SEC-registered limited purposed broker/dealer and mutual fund distributor located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Baron Capital Group, Inc. They are affiliated with Baron Capital Management, Inc. and BAMCO, Inc., both of which of are SEC-registered investment advisors and wholly-owned subsidiaries of Baron Capital Group, Inc. Baron Capital, Inc. is a member of FINRA. They are the distributor of the Baron Funds

Union Bank (North Carolina) engages in the provision of banking and financial services. It offers personal banking, business banking, mortgage services, personal, and business loans. The company was founded by Robert Lee Burrows, Jr. on November 09, 1998 and is headquartered in Greenville, NC.

BAE Systems, Inc. provides support and service solutions for defense, intelligence and civilian systems. The firm offers ship repair, maintenance, modernization, conversion and overhaul services for the U.S. Navy, government, commercial and private customers. It operates full-service shipyards in Alabama, Florida, California, Virginia and Hawaii. The company was founded on November 30, 1999 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Transamerica Retirement Solutions Corp. provide investment advisory services. It offers fund selection, streamlines diversification, and fund revenue equalization. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Harrison, NY.

Novare Capital Management LLC (NCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm was founded in 1999 by William (Bill) G. Baynard, Jr. and Don E. Olmstead. NCM provides customized investment management and wealth management for individuals, foundations, trusts and corporations.

National Cancer Institute provides healthcare services. It specializes in different cancer treatment such as adrenocortical carcinoma, anal cancer, appendix cancer, skin cancer, breast cancer, cardiac tumors, endometrial cancer, and gallbladder cancer. The company was founded in March 1937 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the world to protect land and waters for nature and people. The organization pursues non-confrontational, pragmatic solutions to conservation challenges. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

National Cotton Council of America operates as a trade organization for cotton production. The firm established is to lobby in favour of farm bills agreeable to the cotton industry. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Cordova, TN.

Skyline Ultd, Inc. provides administrative and professional support services. It services include systems engineering, programming, program management and logistics services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Round Rock, TX.

ICE Futures U.S., Inc. provides an on-line global electronic marketplace for trading in futures and over the counter commodities. It operates as a physical commodity futures exchange in New York. The company facilitates investors to buy and sell financial instruments related to agricultural products, currencies, and market indexes. It was founded in 1870 and is located in New York City, NY.

The Kinston-Lenoir County Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce located in Kinston, NC.

Kinston Community Health Center, Inc. is a non-profit primary care, multi-specialty health organization located in Kinston, NC. The center offers a continuum of medical and human services to those in need, including family medicine, behavioral health, OB/GYN, and school-based dental programs. The family medicine department provides primary care for chronic conditions and is committed to building healthy families. The behavioral health center offers comprehensive clinical assessments and individual and family therapy. The OB/GYN department provides complete women's health services with compassion and professionalism. The school-based dental program provides services to PreK-eighth grades in the Lenoir County School District. The center is dedicated to providing quality and accessible healthcare to all members of the community in the most cost-efficient manner.

Carolinas Cotton Growers Cooperative, Inc. operates as a cooperative marketing association. It provides marketing, warehousing, brokerage, and financial services. The firm operates through its subsidiaries Cotton Growers Warehouses, Inc. (CGW) and Southeast Futures Management, Inc. (SFM). The company was founded on February 8, 1922 and is headquartered in Garner, NC.

Carmel Construction, Inc. provides construction services. Its services include pre-construction service which provides complete project study, design and build services offers putting together own designs and general contracting which provides with a full selection of pre-construction services. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

United Way of Onslow County, Inc. operates as an organization that helps people and improves community conditions by providing programs and initiatives supports. It offers education, livelihood income, and health care support services. The company is headquartered in Jacksonville, NC.

EWR, Inc. provides electronic title receipt services. It develops electronic receipt systems, specialized software packages, mobile apps, and custom programming. The company was founded in August 1994 and is headquartered in Collierville, TN.

International Cotton Association Ltd. operates a cotton trade association. The private company is based in Liverpool, UK.

The McKenna Principals, Inc. provides policy and planning, intelligence, law enforcement, operational and program management. Its capabilities include Strategic Planning and Performance Measures, Policy Development and Implementation, Outcomes-based Planning and Assessments, Intelligence and Operational Services, Information Systems Solutions and Support and Program Management. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Shanghai Fosun Chuangfu Equity Investment Management Co., Ltd. is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Shanghai Fosun Industrial Investment Co., Ltd. founded in 2007 by Fred Danforth. Shanghai Fosun Chuangfu Equity Investment Management Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Shanghai.

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Cotton USA is the export promotions program of Cotton Council International (CCI), the overseas market promotion arm of the National Cotton Council of America. Cotton USA promotes US cotton fiber and manufactured cotton products in markets around the world.

Select Bank & Trust Co. operates as a commercial bank. It offers a broad range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services. The company serves communities in North and South Carolina through full-service banking offices. Select Bank & Trust was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Dunn, NC.