Simon Gumkowski

Founded in 2002, Grotevant Research Partners LLC is an independent investment research firm located in Bronxville, New York. The firm specializes in the analysis and valuation of debt and equity securities of companies in the mobile wireless and wireline telecommunications, cable, satellite and broadcast media sectors. Their coverage includes companies in North America, Europe and a number of emerging markets. Grotevant Research Partners' clients include active managers of leveraged loan, bond and equity portfolios, as well as private equity and venture capital investors.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

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.

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (Investment Management) (BNY Mellon) is the investment management arm of The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK), an American investment banking services holding company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2007 due to the merger of The Bank of New York Company, Inc. and Mellon Financial Corporation. BNY Mellon is the umbrella organization for BNY Mellon's affiliated investment management firms and global distribution companies. They provide investment management services to financial institutions, corporations, government entities, endowments/foundations and high-net-worth individuals.

Federated Investment Management Co. (FIMCO) is a mutual fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is a subsidiary of FII Holdings, Inc., owned by Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI). FIMCO offers domestic and international equity, fixed-income and money market mutual funds, and a variety of separate account options for many investors.

Truist Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1894 as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. In 2020, the firm was renamed following the integration of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and BB&T Capital Markets. The firm is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) and is an active market maker in equity and fixed-income products. Truist Securities delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, and financing solutions, as well as a dynamic suite of sales, trading, and research services in both fixed-income and equity. Their strategies are carefully tailored to meet the needs and vision of their clients.

PFM Group, Inc. provides financial and investment advisory services. It offers financial advisory, asset management, consulting, financial modeling, alternative finance, and specialized services. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Abington, PA.

Part of State Street Corp., State Street Global Markets LLC is a company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in Boston, MA.

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. (MUFJ-AM) is the asset management subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp., itself a subsidiary of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8306, ADR: MTU) in Japan. Originating in 1985, the firm was founded in 2015 as Mitsubishi UFJ Kokusai Asset Management Co., Ltd. when Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. and KOKUSAI Asset Management merged. Headquartered in Tokyo with branches in Osaka and Nagoya, MUFJ-AM offers a wide range of investment trusts to corporate clients and private clients such as high-net worth individuals and retail investors. Their clientele is international with a strong focus on Japanese investors.

Federal Home Loan Bank System provides funds to financial institutions for home mortgage and small business. It offers member with reliable source of funding for housing finance, community lending and asset-liability management as well as liquidity for members’ short-term needs. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Sentry Investment Management LLC (SIMLLC) is a registered investment advisor and insurance firm headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. It was originally formed in June 1969 as Sentry Investment Management, Inc., a Delaware corporation. The firm is a subsidiary of Sentry Insurance Co. SIMLLC investment advice to its sole member, Sentry Insurance a Mutual Co. (SIAMCO) and SIAMCO's subsidiary and affiliated companies, and to the separate accounts of the insurance subsidiary companies.

Jefferson Pilot Financial Insurance Co. provides life insurance and investment advice services. It offers employee benefits products and services to employer groups, on-line services, and real time administration. The Company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

The Commerce Insurance Co. provides insurance services. It offers personal, commercial property, casualty, personal automobile, homeowners and commercial automobile insurance. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Webster, MA.

Part of The Cigna Group, CIGNA Investment Management Corp. is a company that provides investment services. The company is based in Bloomfield, CT.

Community Legal Aid, Inc. offers legal assistance and services. It provides legal services to tenants, homeowners, survivors, workers, children, elders and disabled people in the country. The company was founded on 1951 and is headquartered in Worcester, MA.

Massachusetts Financial Services Co., do-business-as MFS Investment Management (MFS), is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1924 and is a subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (US) Financial Services Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Sun Life Financial, Inc. (TSE, NYSE: SLF) in Canada. The firm provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to a range of institutional clients and pooled investment vehicles. MFS is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Chatham Partners LLC provides market research and strategy consulting services. Its services include retirement services, institutional asset management and global securities services. The firm helped its clients to improve their sales processes, enhance their product offerings, and increase overall client retention. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

1919 Investment Counsel LLC (1919ic) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm was founded in 2005 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). On November 2014, Stifel acquired 1919ic from Legg Mason, Inc. Prior to and as a result of this acquisition, the firm changed its name from Legg Mason Investment Counsel LLC to 1919 Investment Counsel LLC. 1919ic provides comprehensive investment counsel services to both individual and institutional clients, and financial planning and family office services to individual clients.