Michael Nix

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans operates as a not-for-profit membership organization of Christians, which engages in the provision of investment advisory services. It offers life insurance, annuities and mutual funds, student and educational resources, charitable planning, and trust services. The company was founded in June 2001 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a subsidiary of Invesco Group Services, Inc., ultimately held by Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ). The firm was founded in 1986 and previously known as Invesco Institutional NA, Inc. until April 2010 when Invesco Ltd. consolidated the businesses of their US investment advisors (Invesco AIM Advisors, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc., Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc. and Invesco Global Asset Management NA, Inc.) under the name Invesco Advisers, Inc. They provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutional and high net-worth clients through separate accounts, wrap fee programs and US registered investment companies and other Commingled Funds.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

ICON Advisers, Inc. (ICON) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The firm was founded by Dr. Craig Callahan in 1986 as Meridian Investment Management Corp. They are wholly owned subsidiary of ICON Management & Research Corp. ICON provides sub-advisory and portfolio management services to registered mutual funds and high net worth individuals.

Salem Halifax Capital Partners LP, an SBIC Fund, invests in small to medium-sized companies located in the US. The fund focuses with minimum EBITDA of $1.5 million, revenues of $10 - $75 million, products or services with stable demand, defensible market positions, and experienced management teams. It targets companies operating in the field of traditional manufacturing, distribution, and services. The fund makes co-investments and provides financing in the form of preferred, common equity and mezzanine debt with warrants for acquisitions, LBOs, MBOs, recapitalizations, bridge, and expansion financings with an investment size of $2 - $10 million per transaction.

Strachan Shipping Agency, Inc. provides freight and cargo transportation. The private company is based in Mobile, AL and has subsidiaries in Canada and United States.

Turner Construction Co. provides construction and general contracting services. Its services include preconstruction consulting, program management, general construction, project and construction management, building maintenance and multiple building programs. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Greater Dayton Construction Group, Inc. provides commercial construction services. They are specialized in commercial construction, design-build, historic restoration and tenant improvement projects.

Clayton Fixed Income Services, Inc. provides technology and services for credit risk management. Serving the fixed-income securities market, the company's offerings are designed to manage credit risk, perform custom analytics, and track investments. It also offers consulting services for individuals and securities servicers. The company is located in Denver, CO.

South Carolina Public Service Authority generates and distributes electricity. It serves residential and commercial customers in Berkeley, Georgetown and Horry counties. The company generates and distributes power by the state's electric cooperatives. It is headquartered in Moncks Corner, SC.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

Sawgrass Technologies, Inc. develops digital printing technologies. Its products include inks, product decorating systems, garment decorating systems, fabric decorating systems, wide format systems, software, heat presses, transfer media, and fabrics. The company was founded by Nathan Hale in 1988 and is headquartered in Mount Pleasant, SC.

South Carolina Chamber of Commerce promotes pro-job and pro-business policies at the state and federal level. The company is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

Brunson Building Supply, Inc. provides commercial and residential construction services. It utilizes a vast amount of experience that encompasses all facets of construction including construction management, design-build construction projects, site work and utilities, interior finish, and remodeling or renovation. The company was founded by Henry Christopher Brunson, Sr. in 1948 and is headquartered in Hampton, SC.

Carolinas AGC, Inc. operates as a construction trade association. The non-profit company is based in Charlotte, NC. Dave Simpson has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

The Gideon's International is an association of Christian business and professional men and their wives who are dedicated to sharing the message of Jesus by providing Bibles and New Testaments. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN. The company primarily distributes scriptures in schools and colleges, prisons and jails, hospitals, and medical offices.

Dennis Corp. provides engineering, surveying and construction management services. Its services include aviation, bridge civil infrastructure land planning, construction engineering, emergency survey, pipe inspection, branding and forensic engineering. The company was founded by Dan Dennis in 2005 and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

Fifth Third Bank, NA (Investment Management) (Fifth Third Private Bank) is the private banking division of Fifth Third Bank, NA, ultimately owned by Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB). The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fifth Third Private Bank offers banking, investment and insurance products and services to private clients.