Rodney A. Buck

Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. (NAM) is the wholly-owned investment management subsidiary of Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604; NYSE: NMR) in Japan. Founded in 1959 as Nomura Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd., the firm became Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd. in 1997 when they merged with Nomura Investment Management Co., Ltd. Headquartered in Tokyo, NAM provides investment advisory services globally to a broad range of institutional investors as well as pooled investment vehicles, including private funds and Japanese investment trusts.

Nomura Asset Management USA, Inc. (NAM-USA) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nomura Asset Management Co., Ltd., which is wholly owned by Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604; NYSE: NMR) in Japan. NAM-USA offers discretionary investment management services to institutional clients such as corporate pension plans, US registered investment companies and non-US pooled investment vehicles.

Allspring Global Investments LLC (Allspring) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to November 1, 2021, the firm was known as Wells Capital Management, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Allspring provides investment management services to mutual funds, private funds, collective investment trusts (CITs), pooled vehicles, and other institutional clients and high net-worth individuals.

Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. (Fort Washington) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1990 and formerly known as Columbus Fund Management, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Western & Southern Investment Holdings LLC and ultimately owned by Western & Southern Mutual Holding Co. The firm offers a wide range of investment solutions to a diverse set of clients and valued partners. Fort Washington is a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Montrose Securities International is a boutique financial services company that specializes in high-yielding overseas bank deposits, mortgage finance, and foreign currency exchange transactions. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. Montrose Securities International recently invited investors to participate in a first mortgage syndicate secured over commercial property in Australia, with an investment opportunity available until May 20, 2023.

Verizon Wireless Capital LLC operates special purpose finance subsidiary. The firm provides wireless voice and date networking financing. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Allianz Lebensversicherungs AG provides life insurance. It offers life insurance, term life insurance, annuity insurance, unit-linked life insurance, endowment insurance, education insurance, occupational disability insurance, care insurance, and payment protection insurance. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

NLV Financial Corp. provides insurance and other financial services. It offers a broad range of financial products and services, including life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, and investment advisory and administrative services. The company is headquartered in headquartered in Montpelier, VT.

Maple Capital Management, Inc. (Maple Capital) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Montpelier, Vermont. The firm was founded by John Boland and Ramsey Luhr in 2004 through a management buyout of the private client group of NL Capital Management, Inc. Maple Capital provides portfolio management services to individuals, families, trusts, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, corporations, and insurance companies.

National Life Group is a diversified family of financial service companies that has unifying identity as a product innovator offering personalized service. Companies in the group offer a comprehensive portfolio of life insurance, annuity and investment products to help individuals, families and businesses pursue their financial goals. The company was founded in 1850 and is headquartered in Montpelier, VT.

Indiana Sports Corp. operates as a sports event hosting non-profit company. The company is based in Indianapolis, IN.

Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, Inc. operates as a chamber of commerce. It specializes in talent attraction, economic development, entrepreneur services, business advocacy, events, and membership. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Vermont Business Roundtable, Inc. operates as nonprofit organization. The company was founded on December 28, 1987 and is headquartered in South Burlington, VT.

Western Electricity Coordinating Council operates an organization to effectively work on the energy system. The non-profit company is based in Salt Lake City, UT. The CEO of the company is V. Louise McCarren.

MIB Group, Inc. provides data-driven risk management and digital solutions. It offers underwriting services, MIB checking services, and risk analytics. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Braintree, MA.

The American Academy of Actuaries provides leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues to assist public policymakers on all levels. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries credentialed by one or more of the five U.S.-based actuarial organizations.

The University of Vermont Medical Center provides healthcare services. The firm's services include the Level 1 Trauma Center, the Vermont Children's Hospital, the Vermont Cancer Center, the Ambulatory Care Center, and the Birthing Center. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Burlington, VT.

The National Life Assurance Co. of Canada provides individual life and health insurance, retirement, and investment products. Its regional offices are located in Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal, and Halifax. The company was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

The New England Council, Inc. operates as business association firm. It also offers counseling services to academic, health institutions, public and private organizations. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The Society of Actuaries is an organization that provides research and industry news on various topics such as health care, predictive analytics, climate change, risk management, life insurance, modeling, pension and retirement, public policy, law and regulation. The private company is based in Schaumburg, IL. The company aims to help individuals advance their careers.

Aetna Life Insurance Co. provides life insurance services. It offers group and individual life insurance policies. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT.

Crossroads of America Council Boy Scouts of America, Inc. is an organization that promotes the benefits of Scouting to motivate others to join Scouts. The organization is based in Indianapolis, IN and serves nearly 28,000 Scouts and families across central Indiana. The non-profit company offers summer camps that provide opportunities for Scouts to build skills and find new interests. The company also has a program called Reaching for Tomorrow that helps at-risk and special needs youth acquire the life skills they need to succeed.