Joe Monahan

Fred Alger Management LLC (FAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1964, the firm is wholly-owned by Alger Group Holdings LLC, which is wholly-owned by Alger Associates, Inc. FAM provides both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to institutional investors through separate accounts, US and foreign registered and privately offered funds, as well as through third-party sponsored funds and bank sponsored collective investment trusts; and to retail investors through wrap programs and US and foreign registered funds.

Thornburg Investment Management, Inc. (Thornburg) is a privately-held, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The firm was founded by H. Garrett Thornburg in 1982. Thornburg provides discretionary portfolio management and investment services to a number of client types, including: Thornburg Investment Trust, registered investment companies as to which Thornburg is a sub-adviser, separate accounts for institutional clients and private clients, wrap fee accounts of sponsored program accounts, unified managed account programs, private investment funds and other non-SEC registered investment vehicles.

Emerald Advisers, Inc. (Emerald) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Leola, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1991 by Joseph Besecker and Scott Rehr. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Emerald Asset Management PA LLC, ultimately held by 1251 Capital Group, Inc. Emerald provides discretionary advisory services to institutional, governmental, trusts, estates, charitable and high net worth individuals.

Penn Capital Management Co LLC (Penn Capital) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded by Richard Hocker and Marcia Hocker in 1987 as Penn Capital Management Co., Inc. Penn Capital provides investment advisory services primarily through the following investment vehicles: registered mutual funds, private investment funds, separately managed accounts, and investment advisory programs offered through wrap fee programs or model portfolio distribution channels.

Chartwell Investment Partners LLC (Chartwell) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded by Timothy Riddle in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc. (dba Raymond James Investment Management), which is owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) in Great Britain. Chartwell provides investment supervisory services on a continuous basis to a variety of individual, institutional, investment company, private fund and corporate clients. The firm is a sub-adviser to investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

StoneRidge Investment Partners LLC (StoneRidge) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1999 by a team of equity investment professionals formerly with Meridien Investment Co., a division of First Union. Beltraith Capital LLC acquired majority ownership of the firm in 2009. StoneRidge manages institutional assets for public and corporate pension plans as well as Taft Hartley plans, unregistered pooled investment vehicles, corporations and other businesses, state and municipal government entities, insurance companies and foundation clients.

Logan Capital Management, Inc. (Logan Capital) is employee-owned, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1993 by Al Besse, Stephen S. Lee, and Dana H. Stewardson. Logan Capital provides investment supervisory services either on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis to institutions, individuals and high net-worth individuals, corporations or other business entities, registered investment companies (mutual funds), private comingled funds/pooled investment vehicles, endowments, foundations, and trusts, private pensions and profit sharing plans (ERISA), insurance companies, public funds, Taft-Hartley Plans, wrap programs, and sub-advisory relationships to RIAs and broker-dealers.

The Swarthmore Group, Inc. is an independent, minority-owned, SEC-registered investment advisory firm headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded by James E. Nevels in 1991 and they provide discretionary investment advice and wealth management services to individuals, high net-worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, corporations, foundation/endowments and state and municipal governments.

Cutler Investment Counsel LLC (Cutler) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Jacksonville, Oregon. Founded in 2003, Cutler provides investment management services to individuals (which includes high-net-worth individuals), corporate pension and profit-sharing plans (including 401k plans), corporations, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, registered affiliated mutual funds, trusts, and government entities.

Fiduciary Trust International LLC (FTI) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Dr. Lisette Cooper in 1931 as Athena Capital Advisors LLC and rebranded as Fiduciary Trust International LLC in 2020. They are a subsidiary of Fiduciary International Holding, Inc., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN). FTI provides highly customized portfolio management, research, and related wealth management services to high- and ultra-high-net worth individuals, families, and nonprofit institutions. The firm also provides advisory services to privately offered investment funds.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The Pitcairn Trust Co. is one of the preeminent multi-family offices, dedicated to helping families protect and grow their substantial financial assets and unique heritage across multiple generations. Pitcairn has been recognized as an innovator and leader in the multi-family office space since its inception in 1923. It delivers objective advice and customized services.

Adams Natural Resources Funds, Inc. (Invt Mgmt) (dba Adams Funds) is the investment management division of Adams Natural Resources Funds, Inc. (NYSE: PEO), a closed-end investment company headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm was founded in 1929 under the name Petroleum Corp. of America. Their name was changed to Petroleum & Resources Corp. in 1977 and it was renamed Adams Natural Resources Fund, Inc. in 2015. Adams Funds manages a closed-end equity fund for various types of investors.