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Brighthouse Investment Advisers LLC (BIA) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1994 as MetLife Advisers LLC and changed their name into Brighthouse Investment Advisers LLC in 2017. They are a subsidiary of Brighthouse Holdings LLC, which is owned by Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: BHF). BIA serves as the investment adviser to participants in the asset allocation program made available exclusively under Marquis Portfolios variable annuity contracts by the issuing insurance companies. In this capacity, their clients are holders of Marquis Portfolios variable annuity contracts. As noted above, the firm also serves as investment adviser to certain investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

McVicar Industries, Inc. engages in the provision of acquisition and investment of assets and businesses. It holds interests in Jite Technologies Inc., which manufactures terminal blocks for domestic and international customers. The company was founded by Gang Chai on February 19, 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Basso Capital Management LP (Basso) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 2003 by Howard Fischer and Dwight Nelson. Basso provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services to family offices on behalf of high-net-worth individuals, families and their associated entities.

Siguler Guff Advisers LLC (Siguler Guff) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Siguler Guff & Co. LP. Siguler Guff provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to institutional clients, which includes corporate and public employee benefit plans, endowments, foundations, government agencies and financial institutions, and family office and high net worth investors.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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.

Part of Nassau Reinsurance LLC, Phoenix Home Life Insurance Co. is a company that provides life insurance. The company is based in Hartford, CT.

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is a global rating agency and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by John Knowles in 1913 as Fitch Publishing Co. They are a subsidiary of Fitch Group, Inc., ultimately owned by The Hearst Family Trust. Fitch Ratings seeks to provide independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data to the world's credit markets. Their approach is based on a foundation of local market experience that covers capital markets in over 150 countries. The firm's ratings analysis and rating decisions are based on established criteria, methodologies and ratings definitions which they apply in a consistent manner. Fitch Ratings provides coverage of the following markets: Economics, Banks, Insurance, Sovereigns, Corporates, Structured Finance, Public Finance – International, Public Finance – US, Infrastructure & Project, and Finance.

UBS Investment Bank provides investment banking and securities brokerage services. Its clients include institutional and corporate clients, intermediaries, governments, and hedge funds. The firm also provides merger and acquisition advisory, private placement, investment research, foreign exchange, equity, and leverage finance advisory services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Siguler Guff & Co. LP (Siguler Guff) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by George William Siguler, Andrew Joseph Guff and Donald Paul Spencer. The firm is headquartered in New York.with additional offices Boston, Houstan, London.

J.V.B. Financial Group LLC (JVP) is a SEC-registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2008 and formerly known as PrinceRidge Group LLC and C&Co/PrinceRidge LLC. They are a subsidiary of J.V.B. Financial Group Holdings LP, owned by Cohen & Co., Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN: COHN) in the US. With trading desks manned by seasoned professionals, JVB distributes a variety of asset classes, such as Certificates of Deposit, Investment-Grade Corporates, High-Yield Corporates, Government Agencies, US Treasuries, Municipal Bonds, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Asset-Backed Securities, Structured Products, Closed-End Funds, Rates, and Structured Credit. The JVB Dealer Desk provides efficient and widespread distribution of fixed income securities.

Cognitive Engineering Research Institute provides socio-technical research and development services. The firm solves problems of socio-technical systems by applying human-centered design, conducting problem-oriented research and facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration among scientists, practitioners and users. The company was founded by Steven M. Shope and Nancy J. Cooke in December 2001 and is headquartered in Mesa, AZ.

Webster Bank, NA provides banking services. It offers investment management, financial planning services, banking and lending solutions, fiduciary services and institutional services. The company is headquartered in Waterbury, CT.

Society of Cosmetic Chemists is a non-profit organisation. It engages in advancement of cosmetic science. The company strives to increase and disseminate scientific information through meetings and publications. It promotes research in cosmetic science and industry, and sets high ethical, professional and educational standards, improves qualifications of cosmetic scientists. The company was founded by Maison G. De Navarre in 1945 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Appeering, Inc. develops a web-based social application. The company was founded by Joshua Fertik and Oren Kagan in 2011 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of The RepTrak Co., ESG Analytics is a Canadian company that provides ESG data analytic and research solutions. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. The company was founded by Qayyum Rajan. Qayyum Rajan has been the CEO since incorporation. ESG Analytics was acquired by The RepTrak Co. on March 08, 2022.

Part of Arrow Financial Corp., Saratoga National Bank & Trust Co. is a financial institution that offers personal and business banking services, including checking and savings accounts, loans, credit cards, and wealth management services. The company is based in Saratoga Springs, NY. The bank is committed to giving back to its communities through volunteering, sponsorships, and donations. It is also licensed to sell insurance in the state through its non-bank subsidiary, Upstate Agency, LLC. David S. DeMarco has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

LetsGetChecked, Inc. operates online platform which connects customers and diagnostic laboratories. It offers its diagnostics services for general health, sexual health, cancer screening and fertility and hormone check. The company was founded by Peter Foley in 2014 and is headquartered in Dun Laoghaire, Ireland.