Brian John McLean

City of London Investment Management Co. Ltd. (CLIM) is an investment advisor firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Barry Olliff in 1991 as Streetmatch Ltd. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of City of London Investment Group Plc (LON: CLIG). CLIM provides investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles and foreign registered mutual funds.

Royal London Asset Management Ltd. (RLAM) is a fund management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal London Asset Management Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Royal London Group. RLAM offers a range of pooled investment products and provides investment management services for both the Royal London Group and a wide range of external institutions. Clients include listed companies, local authorities, universities, charities, wealth managers, financial advisers and multi-managers.

Invesco Global Equity Income Trust Plc is an investment trust, which is intended as a long-term investment vehicle for investors. It manages UK Equity Share, Global Equity Income, Share and Managed Liquidity Share Portfolios which provides exposure to Invesco Perpetual's best UK and international investment ideas and a short-term cash portfolio. Invesco Perpetual Select Trust was founded on August 25, 2006 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP (Evelyn Partners) is the investment management subsidiary of Evelyn Partners I M Ltd., which is owned by Platinum LP Guernsey Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1881 and formerly known as Smith & Williamson Investment Management LLP. They changed their name into Evelyn Partners Investment Management LLP when Tilney and Smith & Williamson brands merged into one in 2022. Headquartered in London, Evelyn Partners provides investment management, financial advisory and accountancy services to private clients, professional practices, mid- to large-sized corporations and non-profit organizations.

abrdn Alternative Investments Ltd. (AAI) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of Aberdeen Asset Investment Group Ltd. and their ultimate parent is abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN, ADR: SLFPF) in Great Britain. Formerly held by Lloyds Banking Group plc (LSE: LLOY), Aberdeen Asset Management plc entered into a strategic alliance with Lloyds Banking Group plc in 2013, acquiring AAI and their related private equity and infrastructure fund management businesses. Formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Investments Ltd., the firm was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in London. AAI provides investment solutions to private individuals, financial institutions, charities, investment trusts and corporate and local government pension funds in Great Britain and worldwide.

Aviva Investors Global Services Ltd. (AIGSL) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of Aviva Investors Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by Aviva plc (LSE: AV, ADR: AV) in Great Britain. Previously known as Morley Fund Management Ltd., the firm was founded in 1973, merged with Norwich Union Investment Management Ltd. in 2000 and underwent restructuring in 2008. Headquartered in London, AIGSL provides investment management services and related advisory to various subsidiaries of the Aviva Group and external clients such as retail funds, pension funds, and other institutional investors.

HSBC Global Asset Management (UK) Ltd. (HSBC GAM-UK) is the wholly owned asset management subsidiary of HSBC Global Asset Management Ltd., ultimately part of HSBC Holdings plc (LON: HSBA, ADR: HSBC) in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, HSBC GAM-UK was founded in 1985 and acts as a discretionary investment manager that offers a wide range of investment solutions across equity, fixed income, liquidity and multi-asset strategies. Their clients include the Group’s retail and private banking customers, financial intermediaries and distributors and institutions.

Marlborough Fund Managers Ltd. (MFM) is the fund management subsidiary of UFC Fund Management Plc in Great Britain. Headquartered in London, the firm was founded by Geoff Hitchin in 1986 and manages investment funds for private and institutional investors. Their flagship fund is the Marlborough Global Bond fund. MFM is a signatoryto the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment.

Part of Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd., NCL Investments Ltd. is a British company that provides financial advisory and stock broking services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1985.

Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd. provides financial advisory services for private individuals, corporations, and non-profit organizations. It offers personal financial planning, private client tax, personal insolvency, assurance and accounting, business tax, pensions and employee benefits, restructuring and recovery, transaction and valuation, and other related services. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Tilney Group Ltd. provides wealth management services. It also provides investment services and solutions, mutual, opal, and commercial property funds through its asset, pension management, and managed portfolio services. The company was founded in1836 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

LHM Casey McGrath Ltd. provides accounting services. Its services include cover audit, assurance, accounting, taxation, business outsourcing, advisory and consultancy. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Part of Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd., Smith & Williamson Services Ltd. is a British company that provides accounting, auditing, and tax preparation services. The company is based in London, UK.

NEXIA International Secretariat provides accounting services. Its services include audit and assurance, business taxation, global mobility tax and special advisory services, and personal tax and wealth management. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

BlueBay Asset Management LLP (dba RBC BlueBay) is the Great Britain-based asset management subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE, TSE: RY) in Canada. Headquartered in London, the firm was established in 2001 and manages hedge funds and segregated mandates for institutional clients and high-net worth individuals. RBC BlueBay is a socially responsible investor and signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Founded in 1994, State Street Trustees Ltd. is a subsidiary of State Street Corp. that provides services related to the exchange of securities. The company is based in London, UK.

Part of Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd., Smith & Williamson Corporate Finance Ltd. is a leading integrated wealth management and professional services group based in London, UK. The British company provides wealth, accountancy, and business advisory services to its clients. Founded in 1836, Kevin Peter Stopps has been the CEO of the company since 2006.

Part of Platinum L.P. Guernsey Ltd., Bestinvest (Consultants) Ltd. is a British company that has been helping people achieve their investment goals since 1986. The company is based in London, UK. Bestinvest offers a digital toolkit for investors, expert coaching, and competitive pricing. The company provides access to a wide range of investments, including shares, investment trusts, and ETFs, with thousands of funds to choose from. Bestinvest also offers regular insights to help investors make informed decisions. Additionally, the company provides information on investing in shares and staying invested during retirement.

The Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom represents nurses and nursing. It also helps in the construction of health policies. The firm provides clinical, nutrition, infection prevention and criminal justice services. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Saunderson House Ltd. provides financial intermediary services. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Zurich Insurance Group AG, Sterling ISA Managers Ltd. is a platform that offers a comprehensive range of funds, accounts, and investment solutions. Founded in 1989, the company is based in Cheltenham, UK. The platform is designed to be versatile, dependable, and easy to use, making it a fundamental part of any successful adviser business. The Advance platform delivers on all three of these, giving advisers more time to spend towards great client outcomes. The British company provides options for making changes to existing policies through the table and documents available on their website.

Part of Goldring Family Trust, Smith & Williamson Corporate Services Ltd. is an employment placement agency. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 1995.

Part of Goldring Family Trust, Smith & Williamson Financial Services Ltd. is a leading integrated wealth management and professional services group. The company is based in London, UK and has been providing wealth, accountancy, and business advisory services since 1836. The British company also provides tax risk and governance services for businesses operating in an increasingly challenging tax environment. Founded in 1995, the company offers financial planning services for retirement, estate planning, investing for children, and other financial goals.

The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom) is a community of passionate UK business leaders. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company provides professional training opportunities and access to essential help and resources for its members. The CEO of the company is Stephen Martin.

Part of Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd., 25 Moorgate Ltd. is a British company that provides real estate management services. The company is based in London, UK.

Smith & Williamson Freaney Ltd. provides accounting, investment management, tax advisory, financial planning and banking services. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

PGIT Securities 2020 Plc is a closed-end fund management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide the zero dividend preference shares with a predetermined final capital entitlement. The company was founded on November 9, 2015 and is headquartered in Guildford, the United Kingdom.

Index Fund Advisors Ltd. provides financial planning and investment advisory services. Its services include lifestyle, tax and structural, pension, retirement and index growth planning. The company was founded by Noel Farrelly and Les Phillips in 2004 and is headquartered in Sutton Coldfield, the United Kingdom.

Part of Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd., Smith & Williamson TBS Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK. It was founded in 2012.

Part of Platinum L.P. Guernsey Ltd., Evelyn Partners I M Ltd. is an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK. Evelyn Partners I M was founded in 2011.

Evelyn Partners Group Ltd. engages in the provision of wealth management and professional services. The company was founded on September 1, 2020 and is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

PMGR Securities 2025 Plc provides financing services. Its objective is to provide the Zero Dividend Preference Shares with a predetermined final capital entitlement. The company was founded on October 21, 2020 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Smith & Williamson Holdings Ltd., Evelyn Partners Investment Services Ltd. is a leading integrated wealth management and professional services group based in London, UK. Evelyn Partners' experts provide professional advice to help clients structure their finances tax-efficiently and use available tax allowances. The British company also offers transformation and optimization services to enhance profit, strategy, and performance. The company specializes in wealth, accountancy, and business advisory services and has been in operation since 1836. The company was founded in 1970. The CEO is Christopher Kevin Woodhouse.