Kenneth G. Kilpo

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (MLPF&S) is a global investment banking firm, SEC-registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, and futures commission merchant headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). MLPF&S provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, insurance companies, thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations and other types of business.

Windward Capital Management Co. (Windward) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1996 and is a subsidiary of The Windward Capital Group. In 2023, the firm and its parent company were acquired by Windward Group Holding Co. LLC. Windward provides investment advice to individuals; pension and profit-sharing plans; trusts, estates or charitable organizations; and corporations or business entities.