Efrain M. Chavez

Mackenzie Financial Corp. (dba Mackenzie Investments) is a Canadian asset management firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1967 and is a direct subsidiary of Mackenzie, Inc., ultimately held by Power Corp. of Canada (TSE: POW). Mackenzie Investments provides discretionary investment advisory services to Canadian mutual funds, such as exchange-traded funds, Separately Managed Accounts, and one closed-end fund listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Founded in 1947 by Oscar Gruss and Emanuel Gruss, Oscar Gruss & Son, Inc. is a full-service broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm offers focused independent research and trading and execution services focusing particularly on special situations and convertibles. They conduct business with major Israeli institutional clients who execute trades in U.S. equities and options. Oscar Gruss & Son also maintains a trading desk in New York solely dedicated to European investors. The firm is a member of the NYSE and the SIPC.

Sands Capital Management LLC (Sands Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The firm was founded in 1992 by Frank Sands and is majority owned by Sands Capital Management LP. Sands Capital provides investment management services to both US and non-US clients who have different tax statuses, often depending on the jurisdiction.

J. Goldman & Co. LP (JGC) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Jay G. Goldman in 1986. JGC provides portfolio management services to pooled investment vehicles.

Founded in 1969, HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) Inc. is an SEC-registered brokerage firm and registered futures commission merchant located in New York City. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc. and their ultimate parent is HSBC Holdings Plc. (NYSE: HBC). HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) is a member of FINRA, the NYSE and the SIPC. Their securities and annuity products are provided by registered representatives and insurance agents of HSBC Securities (U.S.A.). In California, HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) conducts insurance business as HSBC Securities Insurance Services. Insurance products are offered through insurance agents of HSBC Insurance Agency (U.S.A.) Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Bank U.S.A. NA and an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc. The company also engages in investment banking underwriting, dealing and brokering of debt and equity securities and futures contracts and is a primary dealer in U.S. Government and federal agency securities.

Mirae Asset Global Investments (USA) LLC (Mirae Asset USA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2008 by Hyeon-Joo Park.They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mirae Asset Global Investments (USA) Inc., which in turn is a majority-owned subsidiary of Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd., a Korea-based investment advisor that was established in 1997. Mirae Asset USA provides investment advice to individuals, investment companies, pooled investment vehicles, registered investment advisers, non-US registered funds, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, or charitable organizations and other institutional investors.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Zephyr Management LP (Zephyr Management) is a private equity firm founded in 1994 by Thomas Barry. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP provides legal services. It specializes in the areas of corporate law, securities, corporate, litigation, mergers, real estate, pro bono, investment management and taxation. Their clients include industrial, commercial, financial, private funds, governmental, educational, charitable and cultural enterprises and entities. The company was founded by Algernon Sydney Sullivan and William Nelson Cromwell in 1879 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Morgan Stanley & Co. International Plc (MSCI) is a brokerage firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investments (UK), ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. MSCI provides a range of brokerage services to corporations, governments and financial institutions.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association provides healthcare insurance services. The firm operates several business initiatives in support of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies and represents the Blue System in national forums. It offers insurance products to all segments of the population, including large employer groups, small business and individuals. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Citibanamex Casa de Bolsa SA de CV (Broker) (Citibanamex) is the stockbroker division of Citibanamex Casa de Bolsa SA de CV, a banking firm headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. They are ultimately owned by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. Citibanamex provides brokerage services in the Mexican Stock Market.

Morningstar, Inc. (Research) is the investment research arm of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Joseph Mansueto in 1984 and provides independent portfolio information offering star ratings and analysis of managed funds. They also provide economic commentary and asset allocation information based on qualitative research.

Brasil Plural Gestão de Recursos Ltda. (Brasil Plural Gestão) is the asset management subsidiary of Brasil Plural Empreendimentos e Participacoes Ltda., itself a subsidiary of Holding Plural SA in Brasil. Founded in 2009 by André Schwartz and Rodolfo Riechert, the firm is located in Rio de Janeiro and manages assets for high-net worth and institutional investors. They are a socially responsible investor which incorporates socially responsible criteria in their investment processes and is also committed to ecologically responsible actions.

Kawa Capital Management, Inc. (Kawa) is a SEC-registered alternative asset manager headquartered in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The firm was founded by Daniel Ades and Alexandre Saverin in 2007. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kawa Holdco, Inc., which is owned by Kawa Capital Partners LLC. Kawa provides investment advisory and asset management services as an investment adviser to private investment funds as well as individual, entity, and institutional clients, through separately managed accounts.

Consilium Investment Management LLC (Consilium) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm was founded by Jonathan M. Binder and Charles T. Cassel III in 2004. They are owned by Consilium Investment Capital, Inc. The firm offers private funds and separately managed accounts exposed to Frontier and Emerging Markets. Consilium is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) and is an active member of the Emerging Market Investor Alliance.

Genial Institucional CCTVM SA is the broker/dealer subsidiary of Genial Investimentos Corretora de Valores Mobiliários SA, ultimately held by Holding Plural SA in Brazil. Headquartered in São Paulo, the firm offers a full spectrum of brokerage services for institutional investors, companies and individuals.

RVX Asset Management LLC (RVX) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Aventura, Florida. Founded in 2015, RVX provides discretionary advisory services to institutions and high net worth individuals.