Eric M. Earnest

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a subsidiary of Invesco Group Services, Inc., ultimately held by Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ). The firm was founded in 1986 and previously known as Invesco Institutional NA, Inc. until April 2010 when Invesco Ltd. consolidated the businesses of their US investment advisors (Invesco AIM Advisors, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc., Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc. and Invesco Global Asset Management NA, Inc.) under the name Invesco Advisers, Inc. They provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutional and high net-worth clients through separate accounts, wrap fee programs and US registered investment companies and other Commingled Funds.

Part of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., BBVA Compass Investment Solutions, Inc. is a company based in Birmingham, AL.

GHP Investment Advisors, Inc. (GHPIA) is a registered independent investment advisory firm headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The firm was co-founded by Brian J. Friedman and Robert Hochstadt in 1995. GHPIA provides advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, other pooled investment vehicles, charitable organizations, and corporations.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Stifel) is a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1890, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial service holding company. Stifel provides full-service brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals and their families, institutions and businesses, and financial advisors.

George K. Baum & Co. is an investment banking firm with an industry-leading municipal bond business. Its clients include both individual and institutions, and it approaches each one with commitment, energy, innovation and confidence. Its focus is on helping its clients achieve their goals. It does that by providing relevant products and services in every segment of its business. It is dedicated to combining quality service with integrity and creativity- a commitment it has maintained since the firm was founded in 1928. By choosing George K. Baum & Co. as an investment partner, clients gain access to a broad array of investment opportunities and expertise. It is a leader in municipal finance and consistently ranks as one of the nation's top underwriters of negotiated municipal bonds. The firm trades government, agency and mortgage-backed securities. The Firm's affiliate, George K. Baum Capital Advisors, Inc. helps clients realize superior value primarily through mergers and acquisitions and private capital raising assignments.

Chronograph LLC engages in the provision of portfolio monitoring, reporting, and diligence tools for private capital investors. It also serves limited and general partners. The company was founded by Michael Bridge and Charlie Tafoya in 2016 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

General Organization for Social Insurance (Saudi Arabia) (GOSI) is the Government of Saudi Arabia's body which was established by Royal Decree in 1969 to apply and regulate social insurance, a form of social protection for private sector workers (and a category of workers in the public sector) which provides for workers and their families after termination of employment due to retirement, disability or death. It also provides medical care for occupational injuries and diseases and compensation for occupational disability or death. GOSI is a semi-state body which is supervised by a board of directors consisting of the Minister of Labor, GOSI Governor, members representing Ministry of Labor, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Health, qualified insured members and employers' members. Based in Riyadh, the Organization also has field offices distributed throughout the Kingdom's provinces and districts.

The Denver Newspaper Agency LLP is a publishing joint venture company based in Denver, CO. The company engages in publishing newspapers. The CEO of the company is Gerald Grilly.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

vTv Therapeutics LLC is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company which engages in the discovery and development of small molecule drug candidates to fill unmet medical needs. It focuses on treating metabolic diseases to minimize their long-term complications through end-organ protection. The company is headquartered in High Point, NC.

AlpInvest Partners, Inc. (AlpInvest) is the New York City private equity subsidiary of Netherlands-based AlpInvest Partners BV, ultimately held by The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ: CG). Established in 1999 as NIB Capital Private Equity, the firm became AlpInvest Partners in 2004. They were the first exclusive private equity manager for a public pension fund and invest worldwide across primary funds, secondaries, and direct investment (co-investment) channels, covering the entire private equity spectrum. In addition to the New York office, AlpInvest has offices in Amsterdam, Hong Kong and London. They are a socially responsible investor which works to promote sustainability and governance as an important factor in investment choices. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investments and exclude direct investments in companies that are directly involved in the manufacturing or distribution of products that clearly violate Dutch and relevant international conventions. They also explore sustainability-themed investments.

Partners Group Inc. (United States) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of Partners Group (Private Equity) founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Houston.

Clarity Digital Group LLC operates an online news site. The company was founded by Dave Schafer and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CO.

Argus Event Staffing LLC provides event staffing services. The firm provides ticket scanners, ushers, peer security, metal detector operators and parking staffs. The company was founded by Thompson Smith in 2002 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Tallgrass Energy Finance Corp. owns and operates natural gas pipeline systems. The company is headquartered in Leawood, KS.

Tallgrass Energy GP LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Leawood. William R. Moler has been the CEO of the American company since 2015.

Trail Blazers, Inc. engages in the management of professional basketball franchise. The firm is part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). It markets sports merchandise, match tickets, and collectable game items. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

JHL Enterprises, Inc. provides construction services. It offers all phases and types of commercial construction, including CM/GC, design build, general contracting, conceptual estimating, design and construction phase consultations, and accelerated and conventional schedule construction. It constructs education, housing, medical, office, recreation, and religious centers. The company was founded in 1987 by John L. Hachmeister and is headquartered in Centennial, CO.

U.S. Bank NA (Cincinnati Ohio Investment Management) (USB-IM) is the asset management division of U.S. Bank NA, which is ultimately held by the US Bancorp (NYSE: USB). The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. USB-IM provides tailored investment management services to individuals and institutional investors.

Piper Sandler & Co. operates as an investment company, which engages in the provision of securities brokerage and investment banking services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

EnergyLogic, Inc. provides residential energy efficiency and conservation services. The firm provides builder services, homeowner services, energy professional services, software and consulting services. The company was founded by Stephen Byers, Schwarz and Wynne Maggi in 2006 and is headquartered in Berthoud, CO.