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UBS Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Weehawken, New Jersey. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc., ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1969, UBS Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, banks, thrift institutions, mutual funds and other investment companies, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations and other business and government entities.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans operates as a not-for-profit membership organization of Christians, which engages in the provision of investment advisory services. It offers life insurance, annuities and mutual funds, student and educational resources, charitable planning, and trust services. The company was founded in June 2001 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

United Services Automobile Association provides insurance, banking and investment services. Its products include renters insurance, flood and life insurance, checking savings accounts, certificate of deposits, stocks and options, USAA mutual funds, USAA 529 savings plan, mortgages, and individual retirement account. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Brighthouse Investment Advisers LLC (BIA) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1994 as MetLife Advisers LLC and changed their name into Brighthouse Investment Advisers LLC in 2017. They are a subsidiary of Brighthouse Holdings LLC, which is owned by Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: BHF). BIA serves as the investment adviser to participants in the asset allocation program made available exclusively under Marquis Portfolios variable annuity contracts by the issuing insurance companies. In this capacity, their clients are holders of Marquis Portfolios variable annuity contracts. As noted above, the firm also serves as investment adviser to certain investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.

GuideStone Capital Management LLC (GSCM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 2000, the firm is owned by GuideStone Investment Services, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of GuideStone Financial Resources (GSFR) of the Southern Baptist Convention. GSCM provides investment advisory services to registered mutual funds and institutional investors. They also serve as the investment adviser to GuideStone Funds.

Schwab Charles & Co., Inc. engages in the provision of investment products and services to retirement and other benefit participants. It offers trading, banking, small business solutions, investment tools and research. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services LLC (TC Services) is a wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 20055 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America, which is owned by TIAA Board of Governors. TC Services provides investment advisory services to individuals.

Kaplan Professional provides educational and professional training services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Stanton Group, Inc. provides compensation administrative services. The firm offers employee benefit plans, retirement & trust services, compensation consulting, property, and casualty insurance services. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.

First Command LIC (Investment Portfolio) (First Command-IP) is the investment portfolio division of First Command LIC, which is owned by First Command Financial Services, Inc. The firm is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. First Command-IP offers financial planning services, asset management services, and other investment advisory services to individuals, corporate entities, and trusts only.

First Command Advisory Services, Inc. (FCAS) is an investment advisor headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is a subsidiary of First Command Financial Services, Inc., which is owned by First Command Financial Planning, lnc. ESOP Trust. FCAS offers advisory services to active-duty military and their immediate family.

United Way of Tarrant County provides educational, income and health assistance programs. It offers financial assistance to low income working families, helping adults with on going health concerns, and fundraising to generate revenue for programs. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Forth Worth, TX.

CaringBridge is a nonprofit health platform that provides support to family caregivers at no cost. The non-profit company is based in Eagan, MN. The platform helps improve emotional health and social connectedness, addressing feelings of overwhelm, isolation, and loneliness. With over 300,000 people on the platform every day sending or receiving support, there are over 1,600 messages of love, hope, and compassion posted every hour. Founded in 1997, the organization offers tools to share and document a health journey, simplify care coordination, and connect caregivers with a supportive community. The company was founded by Sona Mehring. Tia Newcomer has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Lummis Asset Management LP (LAM) is an independent SEC-registered asset management firm headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm was founded by Bradley Lummis in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Lamco Capital LLC. LAM provides portfolio management services, investment advice, and investment planning services to high-net worth individuals, banking and thrift organizations, corporations, and private foundations.

Charles & Helen Schwab Foundation provide social activity services. It is a private, nonprofit organization that helps parents of children who struggle with learning. Through the Schwab Learning program, the foundation aspires to help kids with learning and attention problems. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA

The Financial Planning Association operates as a leadership and advocacy organization. The private company is based in Denver, CO. The company was founded by Michael P. Ryan.

Wealth Enhancement Group LLC engages in the provision of wealth management services. It offers investment management, financial, retirement income, and estate planning, tax strategies, risk management and insurance, business owner consulting, tax preparation, and family office services. The company was founded by Bruce W. Helmer and David J. Hess in 1997 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

The Wealth Enhancement Group, Inc. provides investment advisory services. Its services include tax-efficient wealth accumulation planning, asset protection, estate tax, charitable, business, executive benefit, fringe benefit, education, retirement planning and investment and asset allocation planning. The company was founded by Michael S. Ross in October 1996 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Rise Growth Partners (Rise Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2023. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.