Michael Eric Portnoy

Founded in 1986 by John Vaccaro, Westport Resources Management, Inc. is a registered investment advisor located in Westport, Connecticut. The firm is a subsidiary of United Capital Financial Partners, Inc.. They provide discretionary investment management services to individuals, businesses and professional practices.

Founded in 2009, Hatteras Alternative Mutual Funds LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is a subsidiary of Hatteras Investment Partners LLC and its ultimate parent is RCS Capital Corp. (NYSE: RCAP).

Part of Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., Evaluation Associates LLC is a company that provides financial consulting services. The company is based in Norwalk, CT. The CEO of the company is Steven C. Case. Evaluation Associates was acquired by Mercer Investment Consulting LLC from Milliman, Inc. on June 30, 2011.

Founded in 2002, Alternative Investment Partners LLC is a hedge fund manager located in White Plains, New York. They are a subsidiary of Hatteras Investment Partners LLC. The firm manages the AIP Alternative Strategies Funds, an open-end mutual fund, the Alpha Hedged Strategies Fund and the Beta Hedged Strategies Fund.