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Baring Asset Management Ltd. (Barings UK) is the Great Britain-based subsidiary of Barings Europe Ltd., ultimately held by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in the US. Barings traces its origins to 1762 when it was founded in London as a firm of merchants and merchant bankers. They were an asset management pioneer in the UK and set up an Investment Department in 1955. In 1989, all of Barings' asset management activities were consolidated within Baring Asset Management. Headquartered in London, the firm manages assets on behalf of pension funds, pooled vehicles, governments, charities and high-net worth individuals. Barings UK offers a wide range of equity and fixed-income mutual funds in both domestic and international markets. They are a socially responsible investor which takes environmental and socially responsible investment issues into account and seek guidance from clients.

Deka Investment GmbH (Deka) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale in Germany. Founded in 1995, the firm is headquartered in Frankfurt and acts as the investment arm of the DekaBank Group. The firm offers a range of funds in a variety of asset classes including large-, mid- and small-cap, corporate and government bonds, asset backed securities and convertible bonds for retail and institutional investors.

Metzler Asset Management GmbH (MAM) is the asset management subsidiary of B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG, a German family business originally established in 1674. Headquartered in Frankfurt, MAM was founded in 1995 and offers investment advisory services and portfolio management for private and institutional clients including segregated accounts, mutual funds and pension funds.

Union Investment Institutional GmbH (Union Investment) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Union Asset Management Holding AG in Germany. The firm was founded in 1970 as Deutsche Gesellschaft für Investment-Fonds GmbH and was rebranded as Union Investment Institutional GmbH in 2002. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Union Investment manages funds for a range of institutional investors including banks, pension funds, church organizations, businesses and non-profit organizations. They are a signatory to the UN Principles of Responsible Investment and offer a variety of socially responsible investments including SRI mutual funds, segregated accounts and real-estate investments.

Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH (Union Investment) is the asset management subsidiary of Union Asset Management Holding AG in Germany. Founded in 1956, the firm was formerly known as Union-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH and changed their name to Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH in 2002. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Union Investment offers a comprehensive range of investment solutions across asset classes and regions for private and institutional investors, as well as customized solutions through individual mandates.

Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG (Investment Management) (JBG&Co-IM) is the investment management division of Joh. Berenberg, Gossler & Co. KG, which was established in 1590 as a private bank and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany. The firm specializes in private banking for high-net worth individuals, investment banking, corporate banking and asset management.

Lupus alpha Asset Management AG (LAAM) is the asset management subsidiary of Lupus alpha Holding GmbH in Germany. The firm was founded in 2000 by Michael Frick, Matthias Biedenkapp, Karl Fickel and Ralf Lochmüller. Headquartered in Frankfurt, LAAM manages mutual funds and discretionary portfolios for institutional clients and private individuals. They also manage several compartments of a Luxembourg-based umbrella fund which is administered by Lupus Alpha Investment SA.

Lingohr Asset Management GmbH (Lingohr) is an asset management firm headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. Formerly known as Lingohr & Partner Asset Management GmbH, the firm was founded in 1993 by Frank R. Lingohr with the support of two long-standing companions. They were acquired by Amauris Invest GmbH in 2022. Lingohr offers institutional investors, selected distribution partners, high net-worth individuals, and family offices with global and regional equity strategies via public mutual funds, segregated accounts as well as private wealth mandates.

First Private Investment Management KAG mbH (FIRST PRIVATE) is an asset management firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The firm was founded in 1991 and is a subsidiary of FP Management Holding GmbH. FIRST PRIVATE manages equities and absolute return mandates for institutional and private investors.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Kathrein Privatbank AG (Kathrein Privatbank) is the wholly-owned private banking subsidiary of (VN: RIBH) itself a subsidiary of Raiffeisen Bank International AG, itself a subsidiary of Raiffeisen Zentralbank Österreich AG, the central entity of the Austrian Raiffeisen group of banks. Headquartered in Vienna, the bank specializes in advisory services, asset structuring, asset management, private banking and investment banking. They act as a consultant in M&A deals and is among the leading firms on the Austrian private trusts market. As an asset manager they focus on the management of sizeable private assets which they invest in individual securities, funds of funds and single-strategy funds on behalf of private individuals and foundations. In addition to managing their own funds, they distribute products managed by Russell Investment Group.

Pfleiderer Deutschland GmbH specializes in producing wood-based materials such as chipboard, high-pressure laminates, and decorative panels. The private company is based in Neumarkt, Germany, and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. The German company's materials are ecological and sustainable. The company offers a Decor Scanner app that allows customers to scan decor, view detailed information, receive combination recommendations, and request matching samples. Pfleiderer Deutschland has outstanding decorative surface expertise, customer-focused service, and a consistent orientation to sustainability. The company was founded in 1894 by Gustav Adolf Pfleiderer, and the CEOs are Simon Frank and Stefan Zinn.

Smith, Graham & Co. Investment Advisors LP (Smith Graham) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded in 1990 by Gerald Smith and is a subsidiary of SGC Ventures, Inc. Smith Graham manages portfolios for a broadly diversified, institutional client base which includes public funds, corporations, endowments and foundations, sovereign wealth and Taft-Hartley funds.

FOCAM AG is an owner-managed, asset-managing multi-family office headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The firm was founded by Christian Freiherr von Bechtolsheim in 2000. FOCAM exclusively provides financial advisory and wealth management services for high-net worth individuals and family offices.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Bank für Kirche und Caritas eG (BKC) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Padeborn, Germany. The firm was founded in 1972 as a self-help institution for parishes, charitable institutions and their full-time staff. BKC offers a wide range of services and specific resources, with the knowledge of a specialized bank dedicated exclusively to Catholic, charitable organizations and their full-time staff. They offer not just a range of high-quality products, but a holistic concept for financial services.

ODDO BHF AG (Broker) (ODDO BHF-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of ODDO BHF AG, which is owned by Oddo BHF SCA in German. The firm was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Frankfurt. ODDO BHF-Broker offers a wide range of high value-added broking services for issuers, holding companies and/or family offices.

Kathrein Capital Management GmbH (KCM) is the asset management subsidiary of Kathrein Privatbank AG, which is owned by Raiffeisen Bank International AG (VIE: RBI, OTCMKTS: RAIFY) in Austria. The firm was founded in 2006 and formerly known as HYPO Capital Management AG. Headquartered in Vienna, KCM specializes in managing fixed-income investments exclusively for institutional investors.

Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC (AllianzGI US) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2001 as Allianz Global Investors Capital LLC. In 2022, Voya Investment Management Co. LLC, which is ultimately owned by Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), acquired the firm from Allianz SE (ETR: ALV). AllianzGI US provides portfolio management services to a variety of individual and institutional clients as well as certain Wrap Fee Programs.

Montega AG provides investment research. The private company is based in Hamburg, Germany. The German company was founded in 2009 by Wais Samadzada, Alexander Braun. Alexander Braun has been the CEO since 2009.

Metzler Pension Management GmbH (Broker) (Metzler Pension Management-Broker) is the brokerage division of Metzler Pension Management GmbH, an investment firm headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1974, the firm is a subsidiary of B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. KGaA, which is owned by B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. Holding AG. Metzler Pension Management-Broker provides brokerage services.

Oddo BHF Asset Management GmbH (Oddo BHF AM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Dusseldorf, Germany. It is a subsidiary of Oddo BHF SCA in France. Formerly known as Oddo Meriten Asset Management SAS, the firm was founded in 1978 as WestLB Mellon Asset Management KAG mbH. From 2006 to 2012, they operated as a joint venture between BNY Mellon and Portigon AG (formerly WestLB AG). Oddo BHF AM provides investment advisory products and services to a range of institutional and wholesale clients including German savings banks and credit institutions, corporations, insurance companies and pension funds. They are a socially responsible investor which engages in various charitable activities including supporting the Kinderzukunft Foundation and the Children's Food Bank in Dusseldorf.

DWS Investment GmbH (DWS) is an asset and wealth management firm headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. The firm was founded in 2013 and is a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK). DWS offers traditional and alternative investments across asset classes to institutional clients such as public and private pension funds, national and supranational entities, corporations, charities and foundations. They also provide customized wealth management solutions and private banking services to high-net worth individuals and family offices.

Paladin Asset Management Investmentaktiengesellschaft TGV is a German company that provides investment advice. The private company is based in Hannover, Germany. and has subsidiaries in Germany. The company was founded in 2013 by Marcel Maschmeyer. Marcel Maschmeyer has been the CEO since 2013.

Accuracy Deutschland GmbH provides financial advisory services. The private company is based in Frankfurt, Germany.

10xDNA Capital Partners GmbH provides a tech-based building block for your stock portfolio. The private company is based in Bonn, Germany. The German company offers actively managed funds consisting of the most promising and innovative investments. The company was founded in 2021 by Frank Thelen and Jens Giersberg. Frank Thelen has been the CEO since 2021.

Act to Impact AG provides investment advice. The private company is based in Munich, Germany. The German company was founded in 2022 by Armin Sandhövel. Armin Sandhövel has been the CEO since 2022.