Eddie Carlisle

Protective Life Insurance Co. operates as a stock life insurance company. It engages in the provision of financial services. It operates under the following segments: Real Life and Annuity, Acquisitions, Stable Value Products, Asset Protection, and Corporate and Other. The Retail Life and Annuity segment markets fixed universal life, indexed universal life, variable universal life, traditional, fixed annuity, and variable annuity. The Acquisitions segment focuses on acquiring, converting, and/or servicing contracts from other companies. The Stable Value Products segment sells fixed and floating rate funding agreements. The Asset Protection segment deals with the marketing of extended service contracts. The Corporate and Other segment is consisted of net investment income on assets. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Eagle Asset Management, Inc. (Eagle) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1976 by Tom James and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carillon Towers Advisers, Inc., which is wholly owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF). Eagle provides portfolio management services to institutions and high net-worth clients (individual investors, trusts and smaller employee benefit plans) and serves as the investment subadvisor to the Carillon Funds.

The Regents of the University of California (Board of Regents) is the governing board of the University of California (UC), a public university system headquartered in Oakland, California. The firm was founded in 1868 to manage the endowment, pension, retirement savings and working capital assets for UC. Board of Regents manages the assets of the following investment portfolios: Endowment, Pension, Retirement Savings Program, Working Capital Short-Term Investment Pool and Working Capital Total-Return Investment Pool.

Fairholme Capital Management LLC (Fairholme) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in South Miami, Florida. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fairholme Holdings LLC, which is owned by Gables Investment Partnership LLLP. In addition to advising the Fairholme Funds, Fairholme Capital provides investment management services to various types of clients which includes high-net-worth individuals, pensions and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates and charitable organizations, and corporations and other business entities via its Managed Account Program.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

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.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Schwab Charles & Co., Inc. engages in the provision of investment products and services to retirement and other benefit participants. It offers trading, banking, small business solutions, investment tools and research. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Florida Venture Forum, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which provides educational and networking opportunities for Florida-based entrepreneurs and private companies. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

The State Bar of Georgia is an organization that provides resources and support for lawyers in the state of Georgia. The organization is based in Atlanta, GA and offers programs such as committees, sections, and a lawyer assistance program. The private company's website offers a variety of services, including a member directory, legal aid resources, and virtual law museum. Additionally, they offer a comprehensive law library called Fastcase, which is a free member benefit for lawyers. The State Bar of Georgia also recommends Member Benefits, Inc. as a broker for members' health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as other approved products.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP provides legal services. It is a business and litigation firm with a diverse client base, includes business, financial institutions and not-for-profit organizations, government entities and individual clients. The firm represents business, financial, institutional and individual clients, including publicly held multinational corporations, large and mid-sized privately held companies, partnerships and emerging companies. The company was founded by Robert D. Klingler in 1873 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Anthos Management LP (Anthos Management ) is a private equity firm founded in 2007. The firm headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

Doyle Wealth Management LLC (DWM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded by Bob and Jillian Doyle in 2005 and is a subsidiary of CI Private Wealth LLC, ultimately owned by CI Financial Corp. (TSE: CIX, NYSE: CIXX) in Canada. DWM provides financial and estate planning services, portfolio management, and general consulting services to individuals, endowments, foundations, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations.

iPROMOTEu.com, Inc. operates as a promotional products distributor. The firm’s services include order financing, back office support, sales and marketing, technology, print and packaging and graphic design. The company was founded by Ross S. Silverstein and Walter J. Schneider in August 1999 and is headquartered in Wayland, MA.

Ned Davis Research, Inc. (NDR) is an institutional investment research firm headquartered in Nokomis, Florida. The firm was founded by Ned Davis in 1980. They are wholly owned by Delinian Holdings US LLC, which is ultimately owned by Delinian Ltd. in Great Britain. NDR produces and publishes independent financial research and offers customized research services. The firm markets its research globally, primarily to registered investment advisers, brokerage firms, asset management firms, hedge funds, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other types of institutional investors. Their approach combines both fundamental and technical research disciplines.

Raine Ventures LLC (Raine Ventures) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of The Raine Group LLC founded in 2010 by Brandon Gardner, Deborah Mei, Joseph Ravitch, John Salter, and Jeff Sine. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP provides legal services. It counsels clients in litigation, corporate and tax, intellectual property and restructuring matters. The firm offers intellectual property, antitrust and competition, international trade and national security, real estate and tax, benefits and estate planning services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Sol Systems LLC develops and finances solar energy projects. It services encompass, investment management, solar project financing, project acquisitions, tax equity, asset management, construction and term debt, and solar renewable energy credit services. The firm serves corporations, insurance companies, utilities, banks, family offices, and individuals. The company was founded by Yuri Horwitz and George Ashton in 2008 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Dunes Point Capital LLC (Dunes Point Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Tim J. White. The firm is headquartered in Rye, New York.

The Raine Group LLC is a merchant bank that specializes in technology, media, and telecommunications. The company is based in New York, NY and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The Raine Group focuses on investment and advisory opportunities, leveraging its extensive industry experience and strategic relationships to create value for portfolio companies and clients. The company was founded in 2009 by Jeffrey Alan Sine, John Salter, Joseph Ravitch, Brandon Wade Gardner, and Deborah Mei.

Arlington Partners LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and multi-family office headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm was founded by Kenneth Polk in 1998 and is owned by Arlington Holdings LLC. Arlington Partners offers family office services to multigenerational families of significant net worth.

Vedanta Capital LLC (Vedanta Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Parag Phoolchand Saxena, Alessandro A. Piol and Howard E. Goldstein. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Mercedes Homes, Inc. builds residential homes. Its services include designing, building, and reconstruction of homes and communities. The company has offices in Florida, Texas, and Carolina. Mercedes Homes was founded by Howard Buescher in 1983 and is headquartered in Melbourne, FL