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BMO Bank NA (Investment Management) (BMO-IM) is the asset management division of BMO Bank NA, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. They are ultimately held by the Bank of Montreal (TSE: BMO) in Canada. BMO-IM offers a variety of wealth management services, such as investment advisory, trust, banking, and financial planning, to institutions and high-net worth clients.

Bessemer Trust Co. NA provides wealth management and investment advisory services. The company provides investment banking, brokerage and commercial lending services. It was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in New York City, NY

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (Investment Management) (BBH-IM) is the investment management division of Brown Brothers Harriman & Co., a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1931 and do-business-as Brown Brothers Harriman Mutual Fund Advisory Department. BBH-IM advises or sub-advises Mutual Funds, an ETF, and UCITS Funds.

The Mechanics Bank Asset Management (Mechanics Bank AM) is the asset management arm of Mechanics Bank (OTC US: MCHB), a full-service community banking financial institution headquartered in Richmond, California. Mechanics Bank AM serves as investment managers for individuals and families, trusts and estates, businesses, such as pensions and profit-sharing plans, IRAs and tax-qualified accounts, nonprofit organizations, and private foundations.

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.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA provides investment advisory services. It offers banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer finance services. The company is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.

Zebra Capital Management LLC (Zebra Capital) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisory firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Roger Ibbotson and Zhi Wu Chen in 2001. Zebra Capital provides discretionary investment management services primarily to pooled investment vehicles and separate accounts.

WestEnd Advisors LLC (WestEnd) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm was founded by Robert L. Pharr in 2004 as Southview Partners LLC. They were acquired in 2022 by Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: VCTR). WestEnd manages equity and fixed-income portfolios for institutional and individual investors. Additionally, the firm participates as a portfolio manager in several wrap-fee programs.

Smead Capital Management, Inc. (SCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm was founded by Bill Smead in 2007. SCM provides investment management services to separate accounts, privately placed pooled investment vehicles, and mutual funds for advisors, family offices and institutions.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Bank of America, NA (Private Banking) (Bank of America-PB) is the private banking arm of Bank of America, NA, which is a subsidiary of Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1947 and is also known as US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management. Bank of America-PB serves the needs of high net-worth and ultra-high net-worth individuals and families by providing comprehensive wealth management products and services that focuses on wealth structuring (wealth planning, trusts and estates, philanthropy, custody services), investment management (portfolio consulting, asset management, capital markets, specialty asset management) and credit and banking (financial management tools, liquidity services, custom credit, real estate finance).

Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC (CMIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP). The firm was formed in 2010 due to Ameriprise Financial Services' (AFS) acquisition of the long-term asset management business of Columbia Management Group (CMG) from Bank of America. AFS merged CMG's long-term asset management business with their subsidiary, RiverSource Investments LLC, under the name Columbia Management Investment Advisors. CMIA offers equity and fixed-income retail and institutional investment products for various types of clients.

Peapack-Gladstone Bank (Investment Management), dba Peapack Private Wealth Management (Peapack Private), is the wealth management division of Peapack-Gladstone Bank, a commercial bank headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1921 and is a subsidiary of Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: PGC). Peapack Private provides comprehensive financial, tax, fiduciary and investment advice to individuals, families, privately-held businesses, family offices, and not-for-profit organizations.

Avenue Capital Management II LP (Avenue US) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Marc Lasry and Sonia Gardner in 2000. They are a subsidiary of Avenue Management Holdco LP, ultimately held by GL Management LLC. Avenue US provides investment advisory services to private investment funds.

SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (SSgA FM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1978 and is a subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors, Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSgA FM provides investment advisory services to US investment companies and certain pooled investment vehicles.

Semper Capital Management LP (Semper) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by John Utendahl and Tom Mandel in 1992 and was formerly known as UCM Partners LP and as Utendahl Capital Management LP. Semper offers institutional and high-net-worth individuals multiple securitized debt-centric investment platforms that range from private absolute return and index-based strategies to registered mutual funds and custom managed accounts.

The Dallas Opera is a world-renowned performing arts organization that produces exceptional mainstage and chamber opera repertoire. The Dallas Opera is committed to diversity both on and offstage and is a major contributor to the economic vitality and international cultural reputation of the region. The non-profit company is located in Dallas, TX, and its home is the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House in the Arts District. The company has a rich history of presenting world-class productions and premieres featuring some of the greatest operatic artists of our time. The CEO of the company is Ian Derrer.

PACS Group, Inc. is a post-acute healthcare company, primarily focuses on delivering skilled nursing care through a portfolio of independently operated facilities. It also provides senior care, assisted living, and independent living options in some communities. The company provides services under brand name is :Pacs post acute, Pacs serives, Pacs properties and Pacs ventures. PACS Group was founded by Jason Murray and Mark Hancock on January 1, 2013 and is headquartered in Farmington, UT.

Blue Shield of California engages in the provision of healthcare insurance services. The firm offers insurance products include HMO, preferred provider organization, dental and medicare supplemental plan, accidental death and dismemberment, executive medical reimbursement, life insurance, and vision and short-term health plans. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.