Robert E. Jones

Founded in 1997, Aviva Investors Americas LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was also previously known as Aviva Capital Management, Inc. Aviva Investors Americas is a subsidiary of Aviva USA Corp. and their ultimate parent is London-based Aviva Plc (LSE: AV). The firm manages assets for life insurance and annuity companies, re-insurance companies and other institutional clients.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Founded by Walter M. Mischler in 1994, Mischler Financial Group, Inc. is a broker/dealer specializing in conservative investments for institutional clients on a global basis. The firm is registered with FINRA, the SEC and the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Equitable Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment adviser and wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Equitable Distribution Holding Corp., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). Equitable Advisors provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks or thrift institutions, corporations and other business entities, and pension and profit-sharing plans.

Nuveen Securities LLC, formerly known as the John Nuveen & Co., Inc., is the brokerage subsidiary of Nuveen Investments, Inc., ultimately held by TIAA Board of Overseers in the US. Headquartered in Chicago, the firm engages in the asset management and related research, as well as the development, marketing, and distribution of investment products and services for the institutional market segments. Investment products and services include closed-end exchange-traded funds, mutual funds and individually managed accounts.

Principal Global Investors LLC, dba Principal Asset Management (Principal AM), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Principal Global Investors Holding Co. (US) LLC and their ultimate parent is Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFG). Principal AM provides investment advisory services to institutional investors and individuals on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

NBT Bank NA provides banking services. It offers mortgage loans, online banking, and card and payment services. The company was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in Norwich, NY.

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.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Grand Center, Inc. promotes and fosters the performing arts in the St. Louis area. It coordinates, advocate and catalyst for the Grand Center District. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc. was founded in 1920. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company provides investment research.

Independence Equity Management LLC (Independence Equity Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois.

Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides legal advisory services. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

A.T. Kearney, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. Its services include strategic, operational and technology consulting executive search services. The company was founded by Andrew Thomas Kearney in 1926 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Accenture LLC operates as a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. The company is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Kroll LLC provides global advisory services. It offers valuation advisory; governance, risk, investigation, and disputes; kroll cyber risk, corporates finance, and compliance and regulatory consulting. The company was founded by William Duff and George Phelps in 1932 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is a global rating agency and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by John Knowles in 1913 as Fitch Publishing Co. They are a subsidiary of Fitch Group, Inc., ultimately owned by The Hearst Family Trust. Fitch Ratings seeks to provide independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data to the world's credit markets. Their approach is based on a foundation of local market experience that covers capital markets in over 150 countries. The firm's ratings analysis and rating decisions are based on established criteria, methodologies and ratings definitions which they apply in a consistent manner. Fitch Ratings provides coverage of the following markets: Economics, Banks, Insurance, Sovereigns, Corporates, Structured Finance, Public Finance – International, Public Finance – US, Infrastructure & Project, and Finance.

Integrated DNA Technologies, Inc. manufactures nucleic acid products. It specializes in DNA synthesis, gene construction, antisense oligos, molecular beacons, and a variety of molecular biology products. The company was founded by Joseph A. Walder in 1987 and is headquartered in Skokie, IL.

Pacific Atlantic Systems Leasing, Inc. is an American company.

CSI Leasing, Inc. provides equipment leasing services. The firm's services include technology equipment, healthcare equipment, media and entertainment equipment, government and educational equipment and equipment disposal. The company was founded by Kenneth B. Steinback in 1972 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Chicago Cubs Baseball Club LLC owns and operates a professional baseball franchise. It market and distribute clothing apparel, baseball and gift cards, books and collectible items. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

DEW Wealth Strategies LLC (DEW) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Clayton, Missouri. Founded in 2002, DEW provides private wealth management and investment management advice to individuals, families, closely held businesses, trusts, and institutions.

Baker & McKenzie LLP provides legal services. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

QinetiQ US Holdings, Inc. provides technology development and other technical services. Its systems engineering services include global and theater defense architecture, defense systems interoperability, weapon systems engineering integration and testing, programmatic systems as well as homeland security technologies. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Part of Energizer Holdings, Inc., Energizer Manufacturing, Inc. is a company that offers opportunities for growth to its employees. Energizer Manufacturing is based in Westlake, OH. The company connects its brands, people, and products to the world in a unique way.

Kids In Need Foundation operates as a national charitable organization. It provides free school supplies and teacher grants. Its programs include National Network of Resource Centers, Second Responder, School Ready Supplies, and SupplyATeacher. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Roseville, MN.

Alba Wheels Up International, Inc. is a logistics services provider that offers freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain management solutions. The company is based in Valley Stream, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company is committed to providing innovative and cost-effective logistics solutions tailored to the unique needs of its customers. Alba Wheels Up has a robust network and a dedicated team of professionals that ensure superior service delivery. The company was founded in 1949 by Salvatore J. Stile and Damien Stile, and Damien Stile has been the CEO since then.