Ted Fischer

Baldwin Brothers LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Marion, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Michael Baldwin in 1974 as Baldwin Brothers, Inc. They provide investment supervisory services on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis to individuals, high net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, pooled investment vehicles, business development companies, an investment adviser firm and a variety of business entities.

Ameriprise Financial Services LLC (AFS) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a subsidiary of AMPF Holding Corp., which is owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP). AFS offers brokerage services that enable clients to invest in many different types of investments including mutual funds, stocks, bonds, exchange traded products, unit investment trusts, annuities and alternative investments.

Founded in 1969, HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) Inc. is an SEC-registered brokerage firm and registered futures commission merchant located in New York City. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc. and their ultimate parent is HSBC Holdings Plc. (NYSE: HBC). HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) is a member of FINRA, the NYSE and the SIPC. Their securities and annuity products are provided by registered representatives and insurance agents of HSBC Securities (U.S.A.). In California, HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) conducts insurance business as HSBC Securities Insurance Services. Insurance products are offered through insurance agents of HSBC Insurance Agency (U.S.A.) Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Bank U.S.A. NA and an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc. The company also engages in investment banking underwriting, dealing and brokering of debt and equity securities and futures contracts and is a primary dealer in U.S. Government and federal agency securities.

Slocum, Gordon & Co. LLP (SGC) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newport, Rhode Island. The firm was founded by John Slocum Jr. and Jeffrey Gordon in 1978. SGC provides discretionary investment management and counsel for individual portfolios, trusts and estates, charitable endowment funds, individual retirement accounts and corporate pension funds.

The New School provides education services. It offers art, design, liberal arts, environment, global issues, media and technology, and social science courses. The firm also offers undergraduate, graduate and adult programs. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Boyd Watterson Asset Management LLC (Boyd Watterson) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1928 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boyd Watterson Holding Co., ultimately held by Boyd-TAMCO Holdings LLC. Boyd Watterson manages assets for individuals, businesses, pension plans, insurance companies, hedge funds, mutual funds and state and municipal government entities.

Loomis, Sayles & Co. LP (Loomis Sayles) is a SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Robert H. Loomis and Ralph T. Sayles in 1926. They are a direct subsidiary of Natixis Investment Managers LLC, ultimately owned by BPCE SA in France. Loomis Sayles provides investment advisory or sub advisory services to institutional clients through separate account management services. In addition, the firm provides investment advisory or sub-advised services to various investment funds.

PNC Bank, NA (Investment Management) (PNC-IM) is the asset management division of PNC Bank, NA, a banking company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is ultimately held by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC-IM manages assets for institutions and high-net worth individuals and provides tailored investments, wealth planning, trust and estate administration and private banking to high-net-worth families and individuals.

The Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Co. provides investment advice. The firm offers insurance protection for homeowners, renters, condo owners, landlords, small business owners, and drivers for personal or business autos. The company was founded on October 27, 1800 and is headquartered in Warwick, RI.

G.H. Walker & Co. provides investment banking and other financial services. The private company is based in St. Louis, MO.

Parsons Co., Inc. provides custom metal fabrication, precision machining, simple and complex welding, assembly, and painting services. Its services include machining, fabrication, welding, paint, assembly and tool design and build. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Roanoke, IL.