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Mid-Continent Capital LLC (MCC) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by John Mabie in 1983. They were acquired in 2023 by Connectus Wealth LLC, which is ultimately owned by Focus Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS). MMC specializes in the management of equity and fixed income portfolios for private individuals and institutions.

Harris Associates LP (Harris) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1976 and is a direct subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers LLC, which is ultimately owned by BCPE’s Natixis SA (Natixis) (PAR: KN), a French investment banking and financial services firm. Harris primarily provides discretionary investment advisory services to individuals and institutions, including registered investment companies. The firm also provides investment advisory services to wrap programs, mutual funds, private investment partnerships and other pooled investment vehicles.

Bufka & Rodgers LLC (BR) was founded in April 1987 in Schaumberg, Illinois. BR manages assets for clients including employee benefit plans, endowments, religious organizations and individual investors of substantial means.

Alley Co. LLC is an individual wealth management firm and registered investment advisor headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois. The firm was founded by Steve Alley in 1998. Alley Co. provides investment services primarily to high-net worth individuals that encompass business executives, entrepreneurs, retirees, and investors with large families. They also specialize in managing investments for institutions, foundations, and family offices.