Brian Adam Davis

NB Split Corp. is a mutual fund corporation investing in the common shares of the National Bank of Canada. Its objective is to generate fixed cumulative preferential distributions for the holders of the preferred shares and allows the capital shares to participate in any capital appreciation in the National Bank of Canada shares. The company was founded on December 15, 2006 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

GlobalBanc Advantaged 8 Split Corp. is a Canada based closed-end investment fund company. The fund provide holders of its securities with tax efficient exposure through the use of a forward agreement to the price performance and dividend payments of a basket of securities of world's biggest banks. The company was founded on May 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Canadian Convertibles Plus Fund operates as closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide unit holders with quarterly distributions, preservation of capital, and the opportunity for capital appreciation. The company was founded on March 9, 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Strategic Income Allocation Fund is a closed-end investment trust. It provides unitholders with maximized total returns and monthly tax-advantaged distributions. Its portfolio comprises of income generating North American fixed income investments, including high yield bonds, investment grade bonds, senior loans, and convertible debt. The company was founded on February 27, 2012 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

North American Preferred Share Fund is a closed-end investment fund, which invests in a diversified portfolio consisting of Canadian and U.S. preferred shares. Its investment objectives are to provide holders of units with stable monthly cash distributions; and preservation of capital. The company was founded on February 28, 2013 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Real Asset Income and Growth Fund is a closed-end investment fund. Its objectives are provide holders of units with monthly cash distributions; and preserve capital and provide the opportunity for capital appreciation. The company was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

National Bank Financial, Inc. (NBF) is a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a direct subsidiary of National Bank Acquisition Holding, Inc., ultimately owned by National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA). NBF is an integrated firm that combines retail advisory and brokerage services with institutional brokerage, investment banking, corporate finance and securities clearing services for third parties.

Ventum Financial Corp. is a full-service Investment Dealer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The firm was founded by Max Meier and John Eymann in 1982 as Pacific International Securities, Inc. They became PI Financial Corp. (PI) in 2007 and changed their name to Ventum Financial Corp. in 2024 as part of the process of amalgamation between PI and Echelon Wealth Partners, Inc., previously announced in March 2023. Ventum Financial provides expertise across a variety of growth sectors and delivers a full range of capital markets services, which include equity research, investment banking, advisory, and institutional sales and trading to mid-market corporate clients in Canada. They prioritize minimal market impact during superior trade execution.