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PHL Variable Insurance Co. provides life insurance and annuity products through independent agents and financial advisors. It acts as administrative agent for variable products for Jackson National Life Insurance Company. The company was founded on July 15, 1981 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT.

Phoenix Capital, Inc. is a mortgage banking advisor, which provides mortgage servicing rights analytics, transactions, and advisory services. The company was founded by Brett Schaffer and Tim Horacek in 1996 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

DWS International GmbH is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaA, ultimately owned by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK, NYSE: DB) in Germany. Headquartered in Frankfurt, the firm was founded in 1983 and provides discretionary and/or non-discretionary services to a variety of types of clients, including one or more affiliated investment advisers.

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.

M.M. Warburg & Co. KGaA (MM Warburg & Co. PB) is the investment advisory subsidiary of M.M. Warburg & Co. Gruppe KGaA in Germany. Established in 1798, M.M.Warburg & Co. is one of the largest private banks in Germany. All their capital is held by private individuals, while the Bank is managed by its co-owners. Located in Hamburg, Frankfurt and Cologne with subsidiary private banks in Berlin, Braunschweig, Bremen, Hanover, Luxembourg and Zurich, Switzerland, MM Warburg & Co. PB is a universal bank which offers a comprehensive range of services and products including financial planning, asset management, securities advice, advice on alternative investments and advice on inheritance planning and foundations.

Nassau Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance, annuities and investment products. It offers products and services to meet financial need in middle income and mass affluent markets. The company was founded in 1851 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT.

DJE Kapital AG (DJE) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Pullach, Germany. The firm was founded by Dr. Jens Ehrhardt in 1974 as Dr. Jens Ehrhardt Vermögensverwaltung. They became Dr. Jens Ehrhardt Kapital AG in 1998 and DJE Kapital AG in 2008. The firm manages assets for private and institutional clients in Germany and abroad. They also offer several mutual funds that invest in important and attractive markets. DJE is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Part of Fosun International Holdings Ltd., Sal. Oppenheim jr. & Cie. Luxembourg SA provides investment services. The company is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.

BFH Beteiligungsholding GmbH operates as an investment holding company. The firm's investment and management activities involve businesses specializing in the automotive and technology development sectors. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Wachtendonk, Germany.

M.M. Warburg & Co. Gruppe GmbH operates as a financial holding company. The firm offers private banking, investment banking, and asset management. The company was founded on June 30, 2016 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.

Gothaer Asset Management AG (GoAM) is an insurance management firm headquartered in Cologne, Germany. The firm was founded in 1990 and is wholly owned by Gothaer Group. GoAM serves as a financial service provider for the group's insurance units and offers private and institutional customers a high-quality, clearly structured range of funds. The firm also offers capital investment management for certain companies.

BAY Investment GmbH (BAY Investment) is the boutique investment management subsidiary of BoB Investment Holding GmbH in Germany. Founded by Bernd Borgmeier, Achim Hammerschmitt and Youngjun Yoon in 2009, the firm specializes in providing quantitative investment products focused on the economic outlook and fundamental company analysis for institutional and private investors. They are located in Eschborn. BAY Investment is an acronym of the three founders' initials.

Part of Stadt Buchen, Stadtwerke Buchen GmbH & Co. KG is a local supplier and energy provider of water, natural gas, and electricity. The company also manages the Hallenbad and Waldschwimmbad Buchen swimming pools and offer services such as fiber-optic internet, free Wi-Fi, and eBike charging stations in the Odenwald area. The company is based in Buchen, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Andreas Stein, Matthias Gruber.

Stadtwerke Walldorf GmbH & Co. KG is a German company that provides energy, water, and IT services to the region. The company is based in Walldorf, Germany. The company offers a range of products and services, including electricity, gas, water, broadband, and e-mobility. The company is committed to advancing sustainable energy supply and making a contribution to the energy transition. The company also offers extensive IT services and enrich everyday life with their attractive program of the Walldorfer Aqwa bathroom and sauna parks. The company was founded in 1996 and is ultimately controlled by the City of Walldorf. The CEO is Matthias Gruber.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Sal. Oppenheim jr. & Cie. Komplementär AG is a German Cologne-based company that provides investment services. The company offers a range of investment services to its clients. Henning Heuerding has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Part of Nassau Financial Group GP Ltd., American Phoenix Life & Reassurance Co. provides insurance services.

Part of Edmond de Rothschild SA, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management SAS Deutschland provides investment advice. The company is based in Frankfurt, Germany and was founded in 2011.

SALytic Invest AG is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Cologne, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 2011 and formerly known as Landert Family Office Deutschland AG. SALytic Invest offers wealthy families, individuals, insurance companies, pension schemes and foundations customized portfolio.

Deutsche Oppenheim Family Office A (Deutsche Oppenheim) is the wealth management subsidiary of DB Capital Markets (Deutschland) GmbH, itself a subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB) in Germany. The firm was created in 2013 when pioneering family offices Wilhelm von Finck Deutsche Family Office AG (established in 1988) and Oppenheim Vermögenstreuhand GmbH (established in 1990) merged. Headquartered in Grasbrunn, with additional offices in Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg and Köln, the firm manages assets, including the Family Office Strategy funds, for a range of clients including high-net worth individuals, entrepreneurs, churches, foundations and institutional investors.

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.

Dr. Hengster, Loesch & Kollegen GmbH is an investment agency that specializes in providing sales services for institutional investors. The private company is based in Frankfurt, Germany and focuses on real assets and liquid alternatives. The company was founded by Rupert Hengster and he has been the CEO since incorporation. The German company offers a range of interesting products from Asset Managers, including infrastructure, private debt, and sustainability.

Aero Lauren GmbH & Co. KG is a German company that rents aircrafts. The private company is based in Dusseldorf, Germany. The CEOs are Jörg Lentes, Horst Werner Sterzenbach, Laura Caroline Serzenbach. The company was founded in 2007.

Gothaer Kapitalverwaltung-GmbH provides asset management and financial advisory services. The private company is based in Cologne, Germany. The CEOs are Christof Josef Kessler, Paul Verhoeven. The German company was founded in 2010.

Dr. Sterzenbach Holding GmbH & Co. KG provides investment services. The private company is based in Munich, Germany. The CEOs are Jörg Lentes, Horst Werner Sterzenbach, Laura Caroline Serzenbach. The German company was founded in 2013.