Charles David Thomas

Jacobs & Co. is an asset management firm headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm was founded in 1988 by John Jacobs. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jacobs Financial Group, Inc. (OTCBB: JFGI). Jacobs & Co. provides personalized service for individuals, corporations, trusts, and other entities requiring professional management of their financial portfolios.

FIRST SURETY CORPORATION is focused on providing surety bonds for regulated industries, particularly the coal industry. FIRST SURETY is a wholly-owned subsidiary of JACOBS FINANCIAL GROUP, INC., a publicly traded holding company. JACOBS FINANCIAL GROUP also includes JACOBS & COMPANY and TRIANGLE SURETY AGENCY. JACOBS & COMPANY is an investment advisory firm registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and is governed by the rules of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. TRIANGLE SURETY AGENCY is a licensed agency marketing FIRST SURETY’s bond programs, among other surety business.

Part of Jacobs Financial Group, Inc., FS Investments, Inc. is a company that provides surety services. The company is based in Charleston, WV. FS Investments was acquired by NELX, Inc. on June 05, 2001.

Columbia Energy Group explores, produces, stores and distributes natural gas. The company engages in the transmission and distribution of natural gas in the United States. The company was founded in 1926 and is located in Merrillville, IN.

First Surety Corp. (Investment Portfolio) (FS-IP) is the investment portfolio division of First Surety Corp., headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm is ultimately held by Jacobs Financial Group, Inc. FS-IP provides insurance management services to individual and institutional clients.

GFO Advisory Services LLC (GFOAS) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Jupiter, Florida. The firm was founded in 1989 and formerly known as GenSpring Family Offices LLC and prior to that Asset Management Advisors LLC. They are owned by GenSpring Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC). GFOAS is the general partner/managing member and/or investment adviser to a group of privately pooled investment vehicles.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, 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.