John Blair Cummings

Williams Jones Wealth Management LLC (Williams Jones) is a registered investment adviser and wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2006 by Williams P. Jones, Jr. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Focus Operating LLC, ultimately held by Focus Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS). Williams Jones provides portfolio management services on a fee-only basis to high-net-worth individuals, pooled investment vehicles, corporations, charitable organizations and pension and profit-sharing plans.

Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC (PIMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Founded in 1971, the firm is a subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management of America LP and their ultimate parent is Allianz SE (ETR: ALV), a German global insurance company. PIMCO provides discretionary investment management services to global client base. The firm is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) which integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into their investment process.

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.

Founded in 1988, Williams, Jones & Associates LLC is a wealth management firm and registered investment advisor located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Williams, Jones & Associates, Inc. They manage investments in equity and fixed-income securities and select outside managers for hedge fund investments. Williams, Jones & Associates provides customized investment management services to individuals, family groups, retirement plans, institutions, trusts, estates and not-for-profit organizations.