Brad P. Schluter

The Burridge Group LLC (TBG) is a member of the Affiliated Managers Group (NYSE: AMG) network of investment advisors. TBG offers a variety of investment solutions through its own investment management divisions, Burridge Growth Partners and Sound Equity Partners and in conjunction with other affiliates of AMG. A newly formed third division, Portfolio Services Group, offers portfolio administration and client services support. TBG is located in Chicago.

Founded in 1984, Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management is a registered investment advisor located in San Diego, California. The firm is a subsidiary of Allianz of America, Inc., and their ultimate parent is Allianz AG (NYSE: AZ). Nicholas-Applegate manages assets for individual and institutional investors including corporate and government retirement plans, foundations, endowments and mutual fund families.

Pacific Income Advisers, Inc. (PIA) is an independent, employee-owned registered investment advisory firm headquartered in El Segundo, California. The firm was founded by Lloyd McAdams and Heather Baines in 1986. PIA provides professional investment management services for public funds, Taft-Hartley plans, corporations, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and private clients.