Richard A. Pelletier

Conduent Business Services LLC provides business process outsourcing and information technology services. Its services include cloud computing service, infrastructure, cloud consulting, virtual desktop infrastructure, private cloud deployment, hosted communications, customer care, document and data management, strategic advisory, construction and facilities, film and fiche processing, workflow integration, intelligent queue, mail processing, media conversion, managed print services, communication and marketing, capture, imaging, storage and retrieval services. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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.

Hartford Investment Management Co. (HIMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1996 by acquiring the business, personnel and corporate name of an affiliate which had been in operation since 1981 and which performed substantially similar services They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG). HIMCO provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and registered and unregistered investment companies. The firm also serves as an investment adviser for its affiliates and provides investment advisory services for vehicles that support the product mix of its affiliates.

Cigna Investments, Inc. (CII) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Bloomfield, Connecticut. Formerly known as TimesSquare Capital Management, Inc., the firm was founded in 1982 and is a subsidiary of Cigna Investment Group, Inc., ultimately held by The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), a global health services company. CII provides investment advisory services to institutional clients comprised of Cigna affiliated insurance companies, their respective general and separate accounts, other Cigna affiliated companies, pension plans, charitable organizations and private funds.

The Washington Trust Co. of Westerly (Investment Management) (WTC-IM) is the asset management division of The Washington Trust Co. of Westerly, a community bank headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: WASH). WTC-IM offers a range of personal and business financial services which includes trust services, investment management services and wealth management services. They manage portfolios for individuals, institutions and ERISA pension plans.

AllianceBernstein LP (AB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2000, the firm is owned by Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). AB provides investment advice to investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations and other business entities.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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.

Evalueserve.com Pvt Ltd. (dba Evalueserve) is an AI-enhanced managed services global provider headquartered in Gurgaon, India. The firm was founded by Alok Aggarwal and Marc Vollenweider in 2000. They are owned by Evalueserve Holdings AG in Switzerland. More than 30% of the Fortune 1000, which includes over 25,000 platform users, rely on Evalueserve’s intelligence and analytics to strengthen and accelerate decision-making. Their solutions uniquely combine expert services with domain-specific AI and have been recognized by analysts such as Forrester and Chartis. Evalueserve’s solutions include data analytics, insights and advisory, intellectual property and R&D, investment banking services, lending services, private equity services, and risk and compliance. These solutions are powered by Evalueserve’s modular AIRA (AI for Research and Analytics) ecosystem, which includes domain-specific accelerators, products, and platforms. Evalueserve experts use these tools to reduce time to value and integrate new solutions into existing workflows. Notable products and platforms include Insightsfirst, Insightloupe, Publishwise, Spreadsmart, and Compsbuilder. The firm supports three categories of firms: financial services, corporates, and professional services. Specifically, this includes Investment Banks, Corporate and Commercial Banks, Asset and Wealth Management Firms, Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms, Index Providers, Technology and Telecom, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Manufacturing and Industrial Goods, Energy, Chemicals, CPG and Retail, Logistics and Transportation, Professional Service Firms, Consultancy and Advisory Firms, Legal Firms, Real Estate Firms, Education and EdTech Firms.

Argent Wealth Management LLC (AWM) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by David Duchesneau in 2006 and is a subsidiary of Argent Wealth Management, Inc. AWM provides discretionary or non-discretionary investment advisory services on a fee-only basis to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, business entities, trusts, estates and charitable organizations.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons.

Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc. engages in helping the Minnesota residents maintain a high quality of life ensuring that the state's economy remains strong and globally competitive. The firms works with elected officials, state agency staff, and others on a range of public policy issues relevant to all Minnesotans such as education, jobs, economy, and health. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Part of Honeywell International, Inc., Honeywell Building Solutions is a company that is transforming the way the world works by solving business's toughest challenges. The company is based in Morristown, NJ. The company specializes in driving sustainability transformation.

Minneapolis Club operates a club that serves as a meeting place for business, civic, and community leaders. The non-profit company is based in Minneapolis, MN.

SIQ Holdings I LP provides energy services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

SitelogIQ, Inc. provides architectural planning, environmental, engineering and business consulting services. It offers energy services, commissioning, facility support, and lighting technology and controls services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Disanto, Priest & Co. is a business advisor that serves privately-held companies in various industries such as construction, commercial fishing, cannabis, distribution, manufacturing, precious metals, professional services, real estate, retail, and technology. Disanto, Priest is based in Warwick, RI. The private company provides tax planning, tax compliance, assurance, and wealth advisory services to the owner operators of those closely-held entities.