Steven H. Gardner

BlackRock Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BlackRock Advisors manages assets for US-registered investment companies and 529 Plans.

Loomis, Sayles & Co. LP (Loomis Sayles) is a SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Robert H. Loomis and Ralph T. Sayles in 1926. They are a direct subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers LLC, ultimately owned by BPCE SA in France. Loomis Sayles provides investment advisory or sub advisory services to institutional clients through separate account management services. In addition, the firm provides investment advisory or sub-advised services to various investment funds.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Advanced Remote Communication Solutions, Inc. provides communication services. The company operates in three segments which include communications, video compression and satellite technology. Its communications segment provides data communications systems for commercial marine applications and 24-hour data transmission and messaging services. The company was founded by Michael L. Silverman in 1982 and is headquartered in El Cajon, CA.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. provides financial life insurance services. It offers annuities, disability income insurance, investments, long term care and wealth management, and retirement plans. The company was founded on May 15, 1851 and is headquartered in Springfield, MA.

SemEquip, Inc. manufactures semiconductors and related products. It develops cluster ion implantation sub-systems and advanced ion source materials for the manufacture of logic and memory chips. The company was founded in March 2000 by Brian Cohen, Thomas Horsky, Hilton Glavish, and Melvin L. Katten and is headquartered in St Paul, MN.

The Boston University Office of Technology Development invests through the Boston University Technology Fund. The Fund provides venture capital and access to Boston University's scientific and technical resources for promising companies

Saphena Medical, Inc. engages in the innovation and design of medical products. It offer Venapax an endoscopic vessel harvesting technology provides endoscopic vein harvesting solutions. The company was founded by Michael J. Glennon on March 6, 2014 and is headquartered in West Bridgewater, MA.

Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. designs and manufactures semiconductor processing equipment. The company was founded in April 1999 and is headquartered in Gloucester, MA.

CoBank ACB engages in the provision of financial products and services. It offers loan programs, leasing services and other financial services including cash management and online services. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.

Part of Kennedys Law LLP, Berg & Co. is a legal services provider. The company is based in Manchester, UK. Berg was acquired by Kennedys Law LLP on June 29, 2017.

Part of International Business Machines Corp., Jandel Scientific Software develops scientific software. The company is based in San Rafael, CA. Jandel Scientific Software was acquired by SPSS, Inc. on November 20, 1996 for $9 million.

Farm Credit System supports rural communities and agriculture industries with credit and financial services. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Olympus Endo Technology America Inc. manufactures medical devices. It offers GI Endoscopy Devices and Dexterity. The company was founded by Steve J. Tallarida, Robert E. Ailinger and James J. Frassica in 2005 and is headquartered in West Bridgewater, MA.

Cardiosolutions, Inc. develops and manufactures medical devices. It focuses on a novel percutaneous alternative to open heart surgery to solve the problem of mitral regurgitation. The firm offers Dexterity Steerable Introducer, a multi-use tool that enables physicians to access regions of the cardiac anatomy, which are difficult to reach, including the left side of the heart; and Percu – Pro System for reducing the degree of mitral regurgitation in patients with either functional or degenerative valve disease. The company was founded by Steven J. Tallarida in 2006 and is headquartered in West Bridgewater, MA.

Part of Coherent Corp., Laser Power Corp. is a company that manufactures laser power products. The company is based in San Diego, CA. The company was founded by Glenn H. Sherman.

Clarion Partners LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN). Clarion Partners provides investment advisory, sub-advisory, and other services principally to institutional investors, focusing on sourcing, underwriting and managing real estate and real estate-related investments.

Clarion Partners Management LLC engages in real estate industry. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Clarion KSA-Cal REIT, Inc. operates as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

PGIM, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1984 and is a direct subsidiary of PGIM Holding Co. LLC, ultimately owned by Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). PGIM provides institutional clients with investment solutions worldwide. It is comprised of autonomous asset management businesses each specializing in a particular asset class with a focused investment approach: PGIM Institutional Advisory & Solutions (provides advisory services to institutional clients located in the US and outside of the US), PGIM Fixed Income (an adviser primarily focused on public fixed income investments), PGIM Real Estate (a provider of real estate investment advisory services) and PGIM Capital Group (a private fixed income investment adviser, also known as Prudential Capital Group).

Farm Credit Financial Partners, Inc. is a technology company that provides products and services to the farm credit system. The private company is based in Agawam, MA. The company's partner-driven approach aims to improve lending for American agriculture with robust, reliable, and intuitive technology. The CEO of the company is Howard Bruck.

The U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built, and operated to create an environmentally and socially responsible environment. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded in 1993 by Steven Richard Fedrizzi. The organization provides a framework for creating healthy, efficient, and cost-saving buildings through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. The LEED certification is available for virtually all buildings, communities, and homes. The organization offers various resources, including exam prep materials, to help professionals advance their careers in green building. Peter Templeton has been the CEO of the American company since 2021.

Greyston Foundation, Inc. operates as a not-for-profit public charity. It provides direct community services; supervision; oversight,;human resources; accounting and finance; information technology; and administrative support. The company was founded by Bernie Glassman in 1982 and is headquartered in Yonkers, NY.