Guy Le Blanc

Putnam Investment Management LLC (PIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1971, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Putnam US Holdings I LLC and became an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) in 2024. PIM provides investment advice across all asset classes to individuals and institutions worldwide through separately managed accounts and pooled investment funds.

Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. (FTIC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 2000 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Templeton International, Inc., ultimately owned by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN). FTIC provides investment advisory and portfolio management services with clients in jurisdictions worldwide, which include registered open-end and closed-end funds and unregistered funds, as well as separate accounts for institutional and high net-worth clients.

BMO Capital Markets Corp. (Canada) (BMO Capital Markets-Canada) is the Canadian brokerage arm of BMO Capital Markets Corp., a full-service financial services provider in the US. The firm was founded in 1817 and is a subsidiary of BMO Asset Management, Inc., which is owned by Bank of Montreal (NYSE, TSX: BMO) in Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, BMO Capital Markets-Canada provides full-service, institutional brokerage services to corporate, institutional and government clients around the world.

Stonebridge Advisors LLC (Stonebridge) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 2004 by Scott Fleming and they are primarily owned by First Trust Capital Partners LLC, ultimately held by AJM Ventures LLC. Stonebridge offers portfolio management services to high net-worth individuals, insurance companies, banks, thrift institutions, investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, corporations and similar entities, and to other individuals through WRAP programs.

Founded in 2010 by George Gosbee, AltaCorp Capital Inc. is an institutional financial advisory and brokerage firm headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The firm offers a full spectrum of value-added financial and advisory services to corporations in across various stages of development. Their products and services include corporate mergers and acquisition advisory, equity financings, asset acquisitions and divestitures advisory, institutional sales and trading and institutional equity research. AltaCorp Capital focuses on key drivers of the Western Canadian economy that are global in scope including energy, agri-industry and diversified industries, with overlap into interdependent subsectors. The firm's research includes macro analysis, theme pieces, daily notes, corporate reviews, quarterly and annual overviews and other relevant market/sector issues. AltaCorp Capital's Institutional Sales and Trading team has expertise in both national and global trading markets and are fully integrated within an expansive network of long-standing relationships with institutional clients. They offer execution in trading securities and relevant and timely placing of new offers/issues. The firm also offers execution in institutional block trading and an industry leading technical platform. AltaCorp maintains a strategic relationship with ATB Financial, a full-service financial institution headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta.

QV Investors, Inc. (QV), formerly QVGD Investors Inc., is an independent Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Alberta, Calgary. The firm was founded by Leighton Pullen and Wendy Booker-Urban in 1996. QV provides active, discretionary investment management for Canadian institutions and high-net-worth individuals. The firm manages several pooled funds, which include Canadian and global equity, fixed income and balanced strategies.

BMO Private Investment Counsel, Inc. (BPIC) is a Canadian investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1996 and formerly known as BMO Harris Investment Management, Inc. They are a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of BMO Nesbitt Burns, Inc., ultimately owned by the Bank of Montréal (NYSE, TSE: BMO). BPIC provides discretionary investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles, corporations, pension plans, charitable organizations, insurance companies, trusts and estates, non-profit organizations and private foundations in Canada and the US.

Norrep Capital Management Ltd. (NCM) is a global investment manager headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The firm was founded in 1995 as Hesperian Capital Management Ltd. They assumed portfolio management duties for Norrep Investments at the beginning of 1999. On 01 May 2018, Cumberland Partners (CPL), Norrep Investment Management Group Inc. (NIMGI; parent company of NCM), Perron & Partners Wealth Management Corp. (PPWM) and Perron Asset Management Inc. (PAM) amalgamated their entities. As a result of the combination, CIC, CPWM, NIMGI and NCM became wholly-owned subsidiaries of CPL. NCM has provided Canadians with an independent choice for their investments using a highly disciplined approach to investing.

Barometer Capital Management, Inc. (Barometer) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 2006 through a management buyout of Rockwater Asset Management, Inc. Barometer manages investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, partnerships, corporations, public funds and pension trusts throughout Canada and internationally.

CWB Wealth Partners Ltd. (CWB Wealth) is a Canadian investment management firm headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. Formerly known as CWB McLean & Partners Wealth Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of CWB Wealth Management Ltd., owned by Canadian Western Bank (TSX: CWB). CWB Wealth provides personalized investment strategies for high-net-worth individuals and families, institutions, small foundations, and not-for-profit organizations.

Polar Asset Management Partners, Inc. (Polar) is Canadian hedge fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded by J. Paul Sabourin in 1991 and is a subsidiary of Polar Financial Corp. Polar provides discretionary investment advice and management services to private investment funds, which may be organized as onshore or offshore limited partnerships or corporations, as well as separately managed accounts.

Enervest Diversified Management, Inc. provides management services for EnerVest Diversified Income Trust. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Part of Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., Loring Ward Capital Management Ltd. is a Canadian company that provides wealth management services. The company is based in Winnipeg, Canada. Loring Ward Capital Management was acquired by Pavilion Advisory Group Ltd. from Loring Ward International Ltd. on December 30, 2005.

Reece Energy Exploration Corp. explores for and produces oil and gas. It focuses on a balance of exploration and developmental drilling and synergistic acquisitions. The company is headquartered in Medicine Hat, Canada.

The Investment Funds Institute of Canada operates as the voice of Canada''s investment funds industry. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada provides mandatory compliance credits for CE activities until December 1, 2023. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company offers resources to help investors become more informed about mutual funds and provides guidance for members regarding CRM2 requirements and implementation. The company was founded in 1998, and Mark T. Gordon has been the CEO of the company since 1998.

Matco Financial, Inc. is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Calgary, Alberta and was founded in 2006. Matco Financial provides investment solutions and the needs of their clients and individual investors.

Part of NCR Corp., Cardtronics Canada Operations, Inc. is a Canadian company that operates as Canada's largest ATM operator. The company is based in Winnipeg, Canada. The company delivers ATM programs for small merchants, national retailers, and financial institutions of all sizes. The company was founded by Jeffrey J. Smith, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Part of CI Financial Corp., United Financial Corp. is a Canadian company that provides investment management services. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.

Part of So-Use Credit Union Ltd., Ukrainian Credit Union Ltd. operates as a credit union. The company is based in Etobicoke, Canada. Ukrainian Credit Union was acquired by So-Use Credit Union Ltd. on October 31, 2010.

NewGen Asset Management Ltd. (NewGen) is an alternative investment manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded by David Dattels in 2009 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of NewGen Holdco Ltd., which is majority owned by 2716492 Ontario, Inc. NewGen provides portfolio management services to pooled investment vehicles offered exclusively to sophisticated investors and separately managed accounts.

Fiduciary Trust Co. of Canada (dba Fiduciary Trust Canada) is a Canadian trust and investment advisor headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton Investments Corp., ultimately owned by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN). Fiduciary Trust Canada provides customized wealth management solutions to high net worth individuals, families, endowments and foundations.

Wellington-Altus Private Wealth, Inc. (Wellington-Altus) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada. The firm was founded in 2017 as Altus Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Wellington-Altus Financial, Inc. Wellington-Altus offers financial advice and asset management to high net-worth individuals, families, business owners and organizations.