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OFFITBANK is a New York State chartered trust bank. Originally founded by Morris W. Offit in 1983 as Offit Associates, the firm converted to a trust bank in 1990. In September 1999, they became the flagship wealth management subsidiary of Wachovia Corporation (NYSE: WB). OFFITBANK and their affiliates manage assets in the high grade, high yield, municipal, equity/balanced and emerging markets sectors. Individuals and non-profit institutions account for the majority of these assets. Core equity management is provided by Wachovia

Allen & Co., Inc. engages in private placement, underwriting and brokerage services to entertainment and media companies. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Bankers Trust Co. is an asset management headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1917 and is a subsidiary of BTC Financial Corp. The firm serves as a trusted partner for individuals’ comprehensive financial planning, trust and fiduciary needs.

Aureus Asset Management LLC (Aureus) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2005 by David W. Scudder and Karen (Kari) Firestone. Aureus provides investment management and wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals and families as well as institutional investors.