Michael Sakala

State Street Research & Management Company (SSR), with a history dating back to 1924, is one of the nation's first investment management organizations. The Boston-based firm is a subsidiary of MetLife (NYSE:MET), one of the world's largest financial services companies. The firm, together with its affiliate SSR Realty, actively manages stock, bond, balanced and real estate portfolios for both institutional and individual investors. SSR manages pension money for many of the largest U.S. corporate pension plans. SSR also manages money for public and union pension plans, foundations, endowments, and mutual funds.

Putnam Investment Management LLC (PIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a subsidiary of Putnam US Holdings I LLC, ultimately held by Power Corp. of Canada (TSX: POW). PIM provides investment advice across all asset classes to individuals and institutions worldwide through separately managed accounts and pooled investment funds.

China Grand Resorts, Inc. engages in the business of real estate construction and development. The company focuses on project consulting and real estate acquisition services. China Grand Resorts was founded on September 21, 1989 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Copper Rock Capital Partners LLC (Copper Rock) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 2005, Copper Rock provides specialized equity management for pension and profit-sharing plans, institutional investors, investment limited partnerships and mutual funds.

Jacksam Corp. provides equipment, branding, and packaging solutions for the cannabis industry. It offers 710Shark and 710Seal systems that can fill and package up cartridges or disposable vape pens. The company was founded by Danny Davis in October 2013 and is headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA.