James F. Duca

The DIRECTV Group, Inc. provides digital television entertainment services. It operates as a digital broadcast satellite service company. The firm transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in several countries. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Schwab Charles & Co., Inc. engages in the provision of investment products and services to retirement and other benefit participants. It offers trading, banking, small business solutions, investment tools and research. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Part of Quincy Health LLC, Evanston Hospital Corp. operates general acute care hospitals. The company is based in Evanston, WY. The CEO of the company is Cherri Willard.

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.

Wintrust Investments LLC (WTI) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1931 and formerly known as Wayne Hummer Investments LLC and changed their name to Wintrust Investments LLC in 2018. They are a subsidiary of Wintrust Bank, NA, which is owned by Wintrust Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: WTFC). WTI provides portfolio management services to individuals, high-net worth individuals, banking or thrift institutions, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, endowments, trust programs, and other US institutions.

Mercer Management Consulting, Inc. provides management consulting services. The company offers business design innovation, brand strategy, operational excellence, transformation, and portfolio strategy services. The firm was founded in 1990 and is located in New York, NY.

Part of Wintrust Financial Corp., SGB Corp. originates and purchases residential mortgages for sale into the secondary market. The company is based in Villa Park, IL. SGB was acquired by Wintrust Financial Corp. on May 19, 2004.

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

The Tokarz Group Advisers LLC (Tokarz Group Advisers) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Michael Theodore Tokarz. The firm is headquartered in Purchase, New York.

FIRST Insurance Funding Corp. provides financial services. The firm provides loans to business to finance the cost of their commercial insurance coverage. It is a premium finance company through which clients finance their insurance premiums to preserve cash flow, consolidated insurance payments, and potentially realize a tax deduction on the loan interest. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

A.T. Kearney, Inc. is a management consulting firm based in Chicago, IL. The private company specializes in providing strategic and operational advice to businesses and organizations across various industries. A.T. Kearney, Inc. is also the acquisition vehicle led by AT Kearney management.

Chicago Children's Museum operates a museum for children. It offers exhibits and activities that provide sensory attraction and educational content on science, math, visual and performing arts, and health. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Crystal Lake Bank & Trust Co. NA provides commercial banking services. The firm's services include deposits, loans, saving, certificates of deposit, credit cards, and online services. The company is headquartered in Crystal Lake, IL.

Old Plank Trail Community Bank, N.A. provides commercial banking services. It offers business, commercial, institutional, mortgage, and wealth services. The company is headquartered in Mokena, IL.

Kabouter Management LLC (Kabouter) is a SEC-registered investment adviser and hedge fund manager headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Marcel Houtzage and Peter Zaldivar in 2003 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kabouter Holdings, Inc. The firm offers investment advisory services to a variety of client types, including private funds, separately managed accounts, and other investment vehicle types. Kabouter is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Chicago Deferred Exchange Co. LLC provides intermediary and trust services. The firm provides qualified intermediary and exchange accommodation titleholder services to investors. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Integration Management, Inc. provides software solutions to the healthcare industry. It is a healthcare data solutions company specializing in the aggregation, interpretation and democratization of healthcare data. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Brentwood, TN.

U.S. Bank NA engages in operation of a commercial bank that offers loans and depositary services. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Great Lakes Advisors LLC (GLA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1981, the firm is a subsidiary of Whamco Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Wintrust Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: WTFC), which acquired the firm in 2011. GLA offers customized investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients. In addition, the firm serves as adviser to mutual funds and is the General Partner to a Private Fund. GLA is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) which integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into their investment process.

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.