Agnes G. Pampush

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America engages in the provision of life insurance services. The firm offers annuities, life insurance, investment, and executive benefits. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. is a registered investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of KeyCorp. (NYSE: KEY). KeyBanc Capital Markets provides investment banking, commercial lending, treasury management, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity and debt underwriting and trading and syndicated finance products and services to large corporations and middle-market companies.

First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co. operates as a state chartered commercial bank that provides financial products and services. It offers credit and loans, checking accounts, insurance, cash management, investment advisory, and online services. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Buckhead Capital Management LLC (Buckhead Capital) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1994 by Eugene Pearce and Matthew Reams. Buckhead Capital offers investment supervisory services and manage investment advisory accounts for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and endowments, professional and religious organizations, corporations and other commercial entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, and registered investment advisors. In addition, the firm provides investment advisory services to participants of wrap fee programs sponsored by other firms.

Guggenheim Securities LLC is a SEC-registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Links Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Guggenheim Partners LLC. Guggenheim Securities’ specializations include the sales and trading of fixed-income securities and sophisticated structured products. The firm offers in-depth analysis and expert execution of trading opportunities to large institutional investors and asset originators. They offer sales and trading services relating to a wide range of instruments.

Parsec Financial Management, Inc. (Parsec Financial) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Asheville, North Carolina. The firm was founded by Bart Boyer in 1980 and was acquired in 2023 by Modera Wealth Management LLC, which is owned by Modera Capital, Inc. Parsec Financial provides portfolio management services to individuals, high-net worth individuals, corporate pension, profit-sharing and 401(k) plans, foundations, endowments, charitable organizations, trusts, estates and corporations or other businesses.

Winston Partners Group LLC (Winston Partners) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The firm was founded by Marvin Bush in 1993 and is a subsidiary of MBP Holdings LLC, itself a subsidiary of MPBush, Inc. Winston Partners provides discretionary investment advisory services to clients that operate as private investment funds and to a separately managed accounts.

Virtus Fixed Income Advisers LLC (VFIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1992 as Seix Investment Advisors LLC. They are a subsidiary of Virtus Partners, Inc., which is owned by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS). VFIA provides discretionary investment supervisory services to high-net worth individuals and institutional clients.

Applied Predictive Technologies, Inc. provides cloud-based predictive analytics software solutions. Its products include APT Index, APT Illuminate, engage, category management insights, market basket analyzer, network planner, and space planning optimizer. The firm serves to the airlines, automotive, hotels, insurance, retail, technology and telecom industries. The company was founded in 1999 by Anthony Bruce, James J. Manzi and Scott H. Setrakian and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Integrity Fixed Income Management LLC (Integrity) is an independent SEC-registered asset management firm headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The firm was founded by Louie Denney in 2005. Integrity provides fixed-income portfolio management for institutional clients.

The Palm Beach Civic Association is an organization that advocates for the town of Palm Beach. The non-profit company is based in Palm Beach, FL. The company produces news and events for all residents on the island and aim to protect and improve the quality of life in the town by taking proactive stands on civic affairs. The company was founded in 1944. Robert C. Wright has been the CEO of the company since 2010.

Silvant Capital Management LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is a 100% owned subsidiary of Virtus Fund Advisers LLC, which was formerly known as RidgeWorth Capital Management LLC prior to the acquisition of RidgeWorth by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. on June 1, 2017. Virtus Fund Advisers is an investment adviser registered with the SEC and is also a money management holding company. Virtus Fund Advisers is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virtus Intermediate Holdings LLC, which is wholly owned by Virtus Partners, Inc., whose parent company is Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. Prior to 2008, Silvant was known as the Growth Equity division of Trusco Capital Management, Inc., which became RidgeWorth in 2008.

BT Wealth Management LLC (BTWM) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded by Cliff Draughn in 2008. In 2022, they became a subsidiary of Waverly Advisors LLC, ultimately owned by Warren Averett Cos. LLC. BTWM provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates and charitable organizations, and privately offered pooled investment vehicles.

CNL Lifestyle Co. LLC provides management, acquisition, disposition, advisory and administrative services for the real estate investment trusts. It also manages resorts and hotels. The company was founded in July 2003 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Grindstone Partners LLC (Grindstone partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Michael D. Bluestein. The firm is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.

Ceredex Value Advisors LLC (Ceredex) is a SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The firm was founded in 2008 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virtus Partners, Inc., which is wholly-owned by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (Virtus) (NASDAQ: VRTS). Ceredex manages assets for institutional and individual clients through separately managed accounts and sub advisory relationships that include mutual funds, collective investment trusts, and offshore funds (UCITS).

Morgan Noble LLC (Morgan Noble) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Robert M. Haft. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

SageWater LLC provides plumbing services. The American company was founded in 1988 by John Ellis, Michael D. Bluestein, Peter Page. Peter Page has been the CEO since 1988.

Oakcrest Capital Partners LLC is an American company that specializes in venture capital and private equity. The company is based in Washington. The company was founded by Michael D. Bluestein.

BT Opportunity Fund LP provides investment services. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.