Brian K. McCollum

PGIM, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1984 and is a direct subsidiary of PGIM Holding Co. LLC, ultimately owned by Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). PGIM provides institutional clients with investment solutions worldwide. It is comprised of autonomous asset management businesses each specializing in a particular asset class with a focused investment approach: PGIM Institutional Advisory & Solutions (provides advisory services to institutional clients located in the US and outside of the US), PGIM Fixed Income (an adviser primarily focused on public fixed income investments), PGIM Real Estate (a provider of real estate investment advisory services) and PGIM Capital Group (a private fixed income investment adviser, also known as Prudential Capital Group).

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a subsidiary of Invesco Group Services, Inc., ultimately held by Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ). The firm was founded in 1986 and previously known as Invesco Institutional NA, Inc. until April 2010 when Invesco Ltd. consolidated the businesses of their US investment advisors (Invesco AIM Advisors, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc., Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc. and Invesco Global Asset Management NA, Inc.) under the name Invesco Advisers, Inc. They provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutional and high net-worth clients through separate accounts, wrap fee programs and US registered investment companies and other Commingled Funds.

Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. (dba Schwab Asset Management®) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 1989 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Charles Schwab Corp. (NASDAQ: SCHW). Schwab Asset Management is the investment adviser for Schwab Funds, Schwab ETFs, and separately managed account strategies.

Foresters Financial Services, Inc. provides asset management services. Its products and services include mutual funds, college savings plans, insurance, and retirement planning. The company was founded on February 7, 1968 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Bridgewater Associates LP (Bridgewater) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund of hedge funds manager headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Ray Dalio in 1975. They are a subsidiary of Bridgewater Associates Intermediate Holdings LP, which is owned by Bridgewater Associates Holdings, Inc. Bridgewater provides discretionary investment management services to pooled investment vehicles and single investor funds, and managed account clients.

Wind Point Advisors LLC (Wind Point Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Rich Kracum and Bob Cummings. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Palladium Equity Partners Advisor LLC is a Private Equity firm founded in 1997 by Marcos A. Rodriguez and Robert J. Lanigan. The firm is headquartered in New York.

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.

Carson-Dellosa Publishing LLC publishes educational materials for teachers, parents, and children. The firm's product includes classroom decorations, supplemental books for math and science, flash cards, pocket charts, games, Christian education, and kindergarten. The company is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Windjammer Capital Investors LLC (Windjammer Capital ) is a private equity firm founded in 1990 by Bob Bartholomew. The firm is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Quirch Foods LLC engages in the distribution and export of meat and seafood products. Its products include seafood, poultry, pork, retail ready and offers deli service. The firm offers products under the brands including Panamei Seafood, Chiquita, and Kikiriquirch Chicken. The company was founded by Guillermo Qurich, Sr., Eduardo Qurich, and Guillermo Qurich, Jr. in 1967 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

DataScan Technologies LLC provides audit and vehicle inspection services. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Coastal Sunbelt Produce LLC supplies fruits and vegetables. It serves chain restaurants and multi-unit operations in the United States, as well as hotels, resorts, country clubs, caterers and independent restaurants. The firm products includes asparagus, cauliflower, corn, green onions, limes, garlic, avocados, celeries, cucumbers and peppers. The company was founded by Phil Muth and Paul Lebling in 1992 and is headquartered in Laurel, MD.

GenNx360 Management Company LLC (GenNx360 Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Ronald Edward Blaylock and Lloyd George Trotter. The firm is headquartered in New York.

DevTech Systems, Inc. provides development consulting, technical assistance and training services. Its practices include monitoring and evaluation, public financial management and fiscal sustainability, knowledge management and data analytics, education, gender and youth, energy and environment, and security, transparency and governance. The company's projects include economics analysis and data services, Nigeria support for strategic information and project management services, and Guatemala monitoring and evaluation program. DevTech Systems was founded by Jorge A. Sanguinetty in 1984 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

American Trucking & Transportation Insurance Co. is a motor carrier owned insurance company. The company was founded in September 2002 and is headquartered in Missoula, MT.

Impel Capital Management LLC (Impel Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2020 by Lamar Barnes and Lonnie B. Chestnut III. The The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Colombia.

Direct Line Global LLC operates as an information technology management firm. Its services include design, integration, management, and migration/relocation. The company was founded by John Friesen and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Fora Financial LLC provides working capital solutions to small businesses. It offers extensive funding solutions to small businesses across a variety of industries which include manufacturing, medical, retail, transportation and construction. The company was founded by Jared D. Feldman and Daniel B. Smith in June 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Arlon Group LLC operates as a food and agriculture investment firm. It provides investment across the entire food supply chain. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Second Nature Brands is a company that creates snacks and treats with a focus on natural ingredients. The company is based in Madison Heights, MI and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's brands include Kars Nuts, Second Nature Snacks, Sanders Chocolates, and Brownie Brittle. The company has a strong distribution network and growing direct-to-consumer ecommerce presence. The CEO of the company is Victor Mehren.

Engineered Network Systems, Inc. provides terminal mounting solutions. It designs, manufactures, and supplies commercial grade products for mounting, storing, charging, and securing technology. Its products include flat panel mounts, payment terminal stands, cabinets, carts, and workstations. The company was founded by Peter Floersch and Greg Miler in 2000 and is headquartered in Burnsville, MN.

Spice World, Inc. supplies and distributes fresh garlic and spices. It offers garlic, shallor, ginger and specilaty spices including basil leaves, celery salt, chilli powder, dill weed, ginger root, whole red pepper and whole thyme. The company was founded by Andrew P. Caneza in 1949 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Guardian Capital Partners Investment Management LP (Guardian Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Scott D. Evans, Peter H. Haabestad and Hugh Kenworthy III. The firm is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

R&D Altanova, Inc. specializes in advanced technology printed circuit board engineering, design, fabrication and assembly and manufacturing services. The firm offers advanced PWB signal integrity and power integrity engineering and validation, PWB design, engineering, fabrication, assembly and socket and interconnect manufacturing services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in South Plainfield, NJ.

Western Shelter Systems provides an easily transported, simple to erect and weather-secure working environment for operations in remote locations. Its products include command and control systems, shelter systems, shelter options, climate control, electrical systems, water handling, sanitation, storage, furnishings, HAZMAT Decon, mobile medical and specialty vehicles. The company was founded by Paul Bennett in 1988 and is headquartered in Eugene, OR.

TD Bank NA provides investing and banking services. Its offerings include personal, small banking, and commercial services through online banking, bills payments, mobile banking, savings & deposit, digital payments, loans and lines of credit, treasury and management services, checking accounts, government banking, and leasing and equipment finance. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Cherry Hill, NJ.