Mary Jo Ochson

Federated Investment Counseling (FIC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is a subsidiary of FII Holdings, Inc., which is ultimately owned by Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI). FIC offers investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals through separate accounts (Separate Accounts) and serves as the investment manager or model provider in certain separately managed accounts or wrap fee programs.

Passport Research Ltd. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was created through a joint venture between Federated Investment Management Co. (FIMCO) and Edward D. Jones & Co. LP. They are majority owned by Passports Holdings LLC, ultimately held by The Jones Financial Cos. LLLP. Passport Research provides asset management services to individual and institutional clients.

Federated Hermes Premier Municipal Income Fund is a closed end investment company. Its objective is to provide income exempt from federal income tax, including the federal alternative minimum tax by investing in long-term, tax-exempt municipal bonds diversified among states, sectors and issuers . The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Warrendale, PA.

Federated Premier Intermediate Municipal Income Fund is a closed-end investment fund. It involves in providing current income exempt from federal income tax, including the alternative minimum tax. The company was founded on October 31, 2002 and is headquartered in Warrendale, PA.

Federated Investment Management Co. (FIMCO) is a mutual fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is a subsidiary of FII Holdings, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Federated Investors, Inc. (NYSE: FII). FIMCO offers domestic and international equity, fixed-income and money market mutual funds, as well as a variety of separate account options for a wide range of investors.

The National Federation of Municipal Analysts is an organization that aims to promote professionalism in municipal credit analysis. The non-profit company is based in Pittsburgh, PA.