Ralph Hilton Jenkins

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

RBC Global Asset Management (US), Inc. (RBC GAM-US), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Voyageur Asset Management Inc. They are a subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and their ultimate parent is Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE, TSE: RY). RBC GAM-US provides portfolio management services to registered mutual funds, private investment funds, trust programs, foreign funds such as UCITS funds, individuals (including high net worth individuals), wrap sponsors and other US and international institutions.

Voya Investment Management LLC (Voya IM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1997 and formerly known as ING Investment Management LLC. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of VIM Holdings LLC, which is ultimately owned by Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), formerly known as ING U.S. Inc. Voya IM primarily provides portfolio management services to affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies utilizing a variety of investment styles. The firm also advises other insurance-related entities (e.g., reinsurance companies) as well as various types of institutional investors, such as pension plans, with respect to certain investment strategies.

Atlanta Capital Management Co. LLC (Atlanta Capital) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1969 and is a direct subsidiary of Eaton Vance Acquisitions LLC (EVA), which is owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS). Prior to March 2021, the firm was an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. Atlanta Capital offers professional investment advisory services to a broad range of institutional and retail clients.

Crawford Investment Counsel, Inc. (CIC) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1980 by John H. Crawford III. CIC provides investment advice on a discretionary basis to individuals, which include high net worth, investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, municipalities, Taft-Hartley plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm also manages client accounts using wrap-fee programs sponsored by unaffiliated brokers/dealers.

EARNEST Partners LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1999 by Paul Viera Jr. They are a subsidiary of Westchester Ltd. LLC, owned by Pev Trust. EARNEST Partners provides investment advice to various types of clients.

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.

Founded in 2003, FIG Partners LLC is a broker/dealer specializing in mid- and small-cap bank and thrift stocks. They strive to generate superior returns for institutions and high net-worth individuals through integrated trading, sales and research. They are employee-owned. FIG Partners is a member of the NASD and the SIPC. They are located in Atlanta, Georgia.

Virtus Fixed Income Advisers LLC (VFIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1992 as Seix Investment Advisors LLC. They are a subsidiary of Virtus Partners, Inc., which is owned by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS). VFIA provides discretionary investment supervisory services to high-net worth individuals and institutional clients.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

GFO Advisory Services LLC (GFOAS) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Jupiter, Florida. The firm was founded in 1989 and formerly known as GenSpring Family Offices LLC and prior to that Asset Management Advisors LLC. They are owned by GenSpring Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC). GFOAS is the general partner/managing member and/or investment adviser to a group of privately pooled investment vehicles.