Gary Russell Clemons

Templeton Investment Counsel LLC (TIC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm was founded in 2000 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Templeton Worldwide, Inc., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN). TIC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to US and non-US registered funds, and unregistered funds, as well as separate accounts for institutional and high net-worth clients.

Founded in 1984 by Peter Spano and John Thompson, Mercator Asset Management LP is a registered investment advisor located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm provides investment advice to investment companies; pooled investment vehicles; corporate and public pension and profit sharing plans; and trusts, estates or charitable organizations.