Jennifer McNealey

Franklin Advisers, Inc. is a mutual fund manager and registered investment advisor headquartered in San Mateo, California. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), a holding company that, together with its various subsidiaries is referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Advisers provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to US and non-US, registered open-end and closed-end funds and unregistered funds, as well as separate accounts.

Amerindo Investment Advisors Inc. is a San Francisco-based firm that manages institutional portfolios having a focus on Internet and Internet related issuers. The firm's separate account business consists of corporate ERISA plans, public pension plans, endowments, foundations, family trusts and high net worth individuals. Amerindo mutual funds are offered for the investor seeking a concentration in emerging technology with a focus on the Internet, health sciences and biotechnology.