Jeffrey Scott Smith

Amundi Asset Management US, Inc. (Amundi US) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1928 and formerly known as Pioneer Investment Management, Inc. and Amundi Pioneer Asset Management, Inc. In 2021, they merged with and into Amundi Pioneer Institutional Asset Management, Inc. and subsequently changed their name to Amundi Asset Management US, Inc. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Amundi US, Inc., ultimately held by Rue La Boëtie SAS’ Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA) in France. Amundi US provides investment management services to pooled investment vehicles and separately managed accounts.

40/86 Advisors, Inc. (40/86) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. Formerly known as Conseco Capital Management, Inc., the firm was founded in 1981 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO). 40/86 provides portfolio management services primarily to affiliated and limited unaffiliated insurance companies.

Middleton & Co., Inc. is a registered investment counseling firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Thomas Mike Middleton in 1984 and is principally owned by the Middleton & Co. Employee Stock Ownership Trust. They provide objective advice and disciplined investment management to individuals, families, trusts, endowments, and foundations.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Part of Invesco Ltd., Pell Rudman & Co., Inc. is a company that owns 45 institutional investment firms. The company is based in Boston, MA. Pell Rudman & Co. was acquired by Invesco Ltd. from OM Residual UK Ltd. on August 02, 2001 for $200 million.