John W. Veternick

Allspring Global Investments LLC (Allspring) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to November 2021, the firm was known as Wells Capital Management, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Allspring provides investment management services to mutual funds, private funds, offshore funds, collective investment trusts (CITs), pooled vehicles and client accounts.

Reinhart Partners, Inc. is a privately-held, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Mequon, Wisconsin. The firm was founded by James Reinhart in 1991 and was formerly known as Reinhart & Mahoney Capital Management, Inc. Reinhart Partners provides investment advisory services to mutual funds, corporations, other investment advisers, pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley plans, municipalities and other public institutions, foundations, trusts, individuals and other separate accounts. They also provide model portfolio recommendations to sponsors of managed account programs.

Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. provides investment advice. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, MI.

Part of Ally Financial, Inc., GMAC-RFC Holding Co. LLC provides real estate finance services. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN.

abrdn, Inc. is SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1995, the firm was formerly known as Aberdeen Asset Management, Inc. and as Aberdeen Standard Investments, Inc. until it became abrdn, Inc. in 2022. They are a subsidiary of abrdn Holdings Ltd., ultimately held by abrdn Plc (LON: ABDN) in Great Britain. abrdn provides investment products and solutions to various clients across the world.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Midland National Life Insurance Co. engages in the provision of life insurance products. It offers its products through multiple channels including independent agents, broker-dealers, benefit consultants, and third-party marketers. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients.

British Racing Drivers' Club Ltd. operates as a motor racing club. Its clubhouse features a restaurant, bars, and private gardens. The company was founded by J. D. Benjafield in 1928 and is headquartered in Towcester, the United Kingdom.

Bonhams & Brooks Ltd. provides auction house services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

AB CarVal Investors LP (AB CarVal) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment fund manager headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 2006 as a continuation of Cargill Value Investment (CVI), which was an internal business unit of Cargill, Inc. (Cargill). In 2022, they were acquired by AllianceBernstein LP, which is ultimately owned by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). The firm immediately changed its legal name from CarVal Investors LP to AB CarVal Investors LP. AB CarVal offers investment advisory services to private funds, single-investor vehicles, CLO vehicles, separately managed accounts, and non-discretionary accounts.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. operates as a wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm. It offers equity research, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, public financing and fixed income services. The firm serves individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. The company was founded by Robert Wilson Baird in 1919 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

The International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans is an educational organization that provides objective, solution-oriented education, research, and information to ensure the health and financial security of plan beneficiaries worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Brookfield, WI, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers a variety of educational programs, including face-to-face and online learning, certificate programs, and continuing education. The company also provides publications, podcasts, and webcasts on various employee benefits topics. The company aims to keep its members informed about the latest developments in the employee benefits industry and offers a platform for members to interact with each other by sharing ideas and best practices.

IndyMac Bank FSB is a company that provides various types of printers including thermal inkjet printers, continuous inkjet printers, commercial printers, and laser printers. The company is based in Pasadena, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company also offers order printer ink cartridges.

Bonhams Brooks PS&N Ltd. owns & operates luxury goods house. The company was founded on October 4, 2001 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Founded in 1995, PS & N Ltd. is a British company that functions as an investment holding company. Part of Bonhams Brooks PS & N Ltd., the company is based in London, UK.

Part of Bonhams Brooks PS&N Ltd., PS & N (Holdings) Ltd. engages in buying and selling of own real estate. The company is based in London, UK.

Part of Bonhams Brooks PS&N Ltd., 101 New Bond Street Ltd. is a fine art auctioneer and valuer based in London, UK. The British company's services are available in both English and Chinese. The company was founded in 2007 and specializes in auctioning art, pictures, collectibles, and motor cars.

Houlihan Lokey Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1996 and they are a subsidiary of Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI). Houlihan Lokey Capital provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They also have the ability to serve as underwriter or bookrunner with respect to traditional debt and equity offerings, including leveraged loans and public offerings of debt, equity-linked, and equity securities.

NIS High Yield Fund LLC operates as a investment fund. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Kelly & Associates provides powerful solutions to help businesses achieve their goals. The private company is based in Austin, TX. The company's flagship product, Kelly Benefits Payroll, offers comprehensive and integrated tools to support employees. The company partners with brokers and financial institutions of all sizes to provide clients with access to payroll solutions. Kelly Benefits Payroll also provides education and performance tools to clients through third-party partnerships.

Pullen Investment Management LLC provides portfolio management services to clients both locally and nationwide. The private company is based in Bradenton, FL. The company's unique goal is to provide direct portfolio management services to clients, which has become lost in today's world of investing. The investment strategies managed by the company are built upon a value-oriented approach and composed of researched and selected stocks. Tyler James Pullen has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

BMO Asset Management Corp. (BMO AM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2012 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMO Financial Corp. (BMO), which is in turn a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bank of Montreal (TSX: BMO), a Canadian diversified financial services company. BMO AM provides discretionary investment advisory services for, or provides non-discretionary investment advice to, institutions, individuals, and third-party sponsors of and clients participating in wrap-fee programs, as well as common and collective portfolios for which BMO Harris Bank, an affiliate of BMO AM, acts as trustee. In addition, BMO AM provides investment advisory services to private pooled vehicles and to affiliates for the benefit of their clients.

Midland Advisors Co. provides investment advice. The private company is based in Sioux Falls, SD.