Deborah Koplik

Allspring Global Investments LLC (Allspring) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to November 2021, the firm was known as Wells Capital Management, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Allspring provides investment management services to mutual funds, private funds, offshore funds, collective investment trusts (CITs), pooled vehicles and client accounts.

HighMark Capital Management, Inc. (HighMark) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 1919 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MUFG Union Bank NA, ultimately held by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: MY, TYO: 8306), a Japan-based financial institution. HighMark provides investment advice to pension and profit-sharing plans, pooled investment vehicles, charitable organizations, corporations, state and municipal government entities, corporate employee benefit plans, public agencies, foundations and endowments, Taft-Hartley plans, hospital and religious organizations, and treasury departments.

SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. Formerly SMBC Securities, Inc., the firm is a subsidiary of SMBC Americas Holdings, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (TYO: 8316) in Japan. SMBC Nikko Securities America provides investment securities and other financial services to corporate and institutional clients, focusing on North America and Latin America. The firm caters to institutional investors such as mutual funds, hedge funds, and other investment advisors.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Longbow Research LLC is an independent investment research firm headquartered in Independence, Ohio. The firm was founded by David S. MacGregor in 2003 to provide the institutional equity research market with a high quality, independent product, free from the many conflicts of interest that plague bulge-bracket research. Longbow Research provides insights and research coverage on publicly-traded mid-cap companies in the industrial/basic materials, consumer and technology sectors.

LPL Financial LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The firm was founded in 1989 as Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. They are a direct subsidiary of LPL Holdings, Inc., owned by LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPLA). LPL Financial offers various types of advisory services and programs to individual and institutional clients.

The Clearing House provides check clearance and settlement services for banks. The company was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Dallas Symphony Association, Inc. operates as a performing arts organization. It engages in performing distinctive classical programs, pops concerts and multi-media presentations. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Baylor Health Care System Foundation provides community healthcare information services. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX.

Dallas Citizens Council operates as a membership organization for citizens council. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. W. Kelvin Walker has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Part of Comerica, Inc., Comerica Bank is a financial services company based in Dallas, TX. Comerica Bank is strategically aligned by three business segments: the commercial bank, the retail bank, and wealth management. The company focuses on building relationships and helping people and businesses be successful. Comerica Bank has over 400 banking centers across the country, with locations in several states, including Texas, California, and Michigan. The company reported total assets of $88.40 billion as of June 30, 2021. The company was founded by Marc J. Verissimo and has been led by CEO Curtis Chatman Farmer since 2008.

Methodist Health System Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Slidell, LA. The foundation aims to make a positive difference in the communities it serves through responsible stewardship. It supports, develops, and manages health-related programs and access to services that benefit citizens. The foundation established its School Based Health Center (SBHC) program to provide medical and mental health resources and services necessary to promote and improve the academic development of students through collaboration, advocacy, and education within the community.

Comerica Securities, Inc. (Investment Management) (Comerica Securities-IM) is the registered investment management division of Comerica Securities, Inc., a registered full-service broker/dealer headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1985, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Comerica Investment Services, Inc., ultimately held by Comerica, Inc. (NYSE: CMA). Comerica Securities-IM provides investment advisory services and managed portfolio solutions wrap program to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, or other entities.

Bank Policy Institute is a nonpartisan public policy, research, and advocacy group that represents the leading banks in the United States. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's mission is to support the economy, consumers, and the financial system by providing daily assistance.