Chris Lyford

Vigilant Capital Management LLC (Vigilant) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Portland, Maine. The firm was founded in 2002 and acquired in 2023 by HighTower Advisors LLC, a subsidiary of Hightower Holding LLC. Vigilant specializes in progressive investment and wealth planning solutions that are tailored to the unique needs of each client.

Acadia Trust NA is the trust and investment arm of Camden National Corp. (AMEX: CAC), a multi-bank and financial services holding company. The Portland, Maine office of Acadia Trust originated in 1984 with the founding of Gouws Capital Management, Inc. as an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor. Acadia was chartered in 1992 as an affiliated, non-depository trust company. To broaden their range of capabilities by acquiring the ability to serve as trustee and custodian, Trust Company of Maine was chartered in 1994 as a non-depository trust company and it subsequently absorbed the business of Fiduciary Services, Inc.

The Duke Endowment is a private foundation serving the people of North Carolina and South Carolina by supporting selected programs of higher education, health care, children's welfare and spiritual life. The endowment was founded in 1924 and is located in Charlotte, North Carolina