Darren Peers

NWQ is a long-term investor which implements its investment strategies through an active research-driven, fundamentals-based, value-oriented process across the capitalization spectrum. Utilizing a corporate finance-oriented, cash flow focused discipline to identify potential investments trading at attractive absolute valuations, the firm typically invests in companies that it believes are undervalued, have downside protection, and possess catalysts or inflection points expected to help unlock value. NWQ employs a conservative approach to risk-adjusted performance by remaining disciplined in their approach, while weighing downside risk. Their stock selection process is driven by bottom-up fundamental research. NWQ’s research analysts constantly evaluate companies within their defined investable universe based upon a variety of both qualitative and quantitative criterion.

PIM is an active, long-term investment manager across the major asset classes. Their analysis of the financial markets is generally based on fundamental analysis and research, but also includes quantitative elements. PIM research is focused on developing both a top-down view of broader market performance and a bottom-up outlook for individual securities.

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CRGI is the investment adviser to the American Funds Group, a family of 30 funds marketed to individuals exclusively through financial advisers and other intermediaries. American Funds are also used as investment vehicles for 401ks, other retirement plans, variable annuities and 529 college savings plans. The funds have the following characteristics: (1) a long-term, value-oriented approach; (2) long-established, global research; (3) a multiple portfolio counselor system that combines teamwork with individual accountability; (4) experienced, long-tenured investment professionals; and (5) a commitment to low operating expenses, among the lowest in the fund industry.