James M. Hushagen

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

US Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. (USBAM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in March 2001 and formerly known as FAF Advisors, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of US Bank National Association, which is owned by US Bancorp (NYSE: USB), a diversified financial holding company. USBAM provides investment advisory services through managed accounts to institutional clients, money market mutual funds, and privately offered investment fund.

Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. (Thrivent) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund manager headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Thrivent Financial Holdings, Inc., itself a subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a faith-based, not-for-profit membership organization and financial services firm. Thrivent provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, corporations and other business entities.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (Investment Portfolio) (TFL-IP) is the investment portfolio division of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (TFL), a fraternal benefit society headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 2001, TFL offers insurance products to its members. TFL-IP manages the investment portfolio of insurance clients.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Thrivent Asset Management (Private Equity) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Thrivent Asset Management LLC. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Part of American Express Co., American Express Financial Corp. provides investment advice.

Nuveen Asset Management LLC (NAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2011 and is a subsidiary of Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC, which is ultimately owned by TIAA Board of Governors. NAM provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients, such as open-end and closed-end investment companies and other pooled investment vehicles.

Dividend Assets Capital LLC (DAC) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Formerly known as Dividend Growth Advisors LLC, the firm was founded by C. Troy Shaver, Jr. in 2003 and is a subsidiary of Dividend Assets Capital Holdings, Inc. DAC provides portfolio management services to individuals and families that seeks customized portfolios to meet their wealth management needs such as retirement planning, legacy planning and philanthropic initiatives.

PPM America, Inc. (PPM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a subsidiary of PPM Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Jackson Financial, Inc. (JFI) (NYSE: JXN). PPM is the primary investment manager for the general account assets of JFI’s insurance subsidiaries and serves as sub-adviser to US mutual funds sponsored by Jackson National Asset Management LLC (JNAM), a subsidiary of Jackson National Life Insurance Co. (Jackson), and adviser to the PPM Funds, a family of institutional share class mutual funds. Additionally, PPM provides advisory services to non-US pooled investment vehicles, structured vehicles such as collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), private equity funds, and separately managed accounts for third-party institutional clients.

The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) is a non-profit organization that has been delivering financial security to families for over 175 years. ACLI is based in Washington, and Susan K. Neely has been the CEO of the private company since 2018. With over 90 million families relying on their life insurance and financial protection products, ACLI's fundamental mission is to safeguard people and the things that matter most to them. The organization advocates for public policies that protect consumers while ensuring families have access to information about different choices for retirement security.

Northeast Securities Corp. is a financial services company based in Minneapolis, MN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The private company offers a range of personal credit cards to fit different lifestyles and budgets, as well as business savings accounts with competitive rates and options for any size business. Additionally, Northeast Securities Corp. provides easy access to over 25,000 moneypass ATMs nationwide.

Part of The Cigna Group, Diversified Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is a company that provides pharmacy benefit management services. The company is based in St. Louis, MO. The CEO of the company is Bradley E. Phillips. Diversified Pharmaceutical Services was acquired by Express Scripts, Inc., a subsidiary of The Cigna Group from Smithkline Beecham Plc on April 01, 1999 for $700 million.

Habitat for Humanity International, Inc. is a non-profit organization that seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. The organization was founded by Millard Fuller and Linda Fuller in 1976 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota offers social services. It enables people with disabilities to lead full and more independent lives. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Clayton Fixed Income Services, Inc. provides technology and services for credit risk management. Serving the fixed-income securities market, the company's offerings are designed to manage credit risk, perform custom analytics, and track investments. It also offers consulting services for individuals and securities servicers. The company is located in Denver, CO.

The Walker Art Center operates as an art museum in the country. It presents contemporary art by fostering the cross-pollination of the visual, performing, and media arts. The company was founded in 1879 by Thomas Barlow Walker and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod owns and operates churches and conducts religious activities. It also operates college seminaries and provides health services. The company was founded by C. F. W. Walther in 1847 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

ICON Advisers, Inc. (ICON) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. The firm was founded by Dr. Craig Callahan in 1986 as Meridian Investment Management Corp. They are wholly owned subsidiary of ICON Management & Research Corp. ICON provides sub-advisory and portfolio management services to registered mutual funds and high net worth individuals.

Pine River Capital Management LP (Pine River) is a SEC-registered investment adviser and hedge fund management firm headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 2002 by Brian Taylor and they are a subsidiary of Pine River Holdings LP. Pine River provides investment solutions to qualified clients through commingled hedge funds and bespoke solutions.

The Science Museum of Minnesota provides research and collection facilities. It programs combine research and collection facilities, a public science education center, extensive teacher education and school outreach. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Brotherhood Mutual Insurance Co. provides insurance to churches and related ministries. The company offers property and liability, vehicle, workers' compensation, and foreign travel insurance products and risk management services to ministries in the regions of Indiana, Florida, and Oklahoma. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN.

The Bush Foundation engages in the provision of grants and investments to support organizations. It offers community innovation grants, Bush fellowship, Bush prize for community innovation, 2020 school design institute, change networks, event sponsorship, and President's innovation and partnership grant. The company was founded by Archibald Granville Bush and Edyth Bush in 1953 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

BCBSM, Inc. engages in the provision of health care plans and resources. It offers individual and family plans, medicare plans, employer provided plans, prescription drugs, and dental plans. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, MN. The foundation focuses on improving the health of communities in Minnesota by providing grants to organizations that work towards health equity and addressing social determinants of health. Dana Erickson has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2022.

Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco LLC (Philadelphia Financial) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by Jordan Hymowitz and Justin Hughes in 2004 and they are a subsidiary of Philadelphia Financial Management of San Francisco LP. Philadelphia Financial provides discretionary investment advisory services to four private investment funds.