Johan Grahn

Merced Capital LP is a privately-held, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The firm was founded as EBF & Associates in 1988 by three executives from Cargill's Financial Markets Department. The firm provides investment advisory services to privately offered pooled investment vehicles. Investors in the clients include public and private pension funds, foundations, endowment funds, funds of funds, high net worth individuals and family offices.

Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America engages in the provision of individual annuities and life insurance products. It operates through the following segments: Individual Annuities, Life, Questar, and Legacy. The Individual Annuities segment includes fixed, fixed-indexed, variable, and variable-indexed annuities that are provided through independent distribution channels made up of agents and registered representatives. The Life segment issues fixed-indexed universal life insurance products, as well as maintains term and whole life in-force blocks that the company no longer sells or distributes. The Questar segment distributes a range of securities products, including mutual funds, variable life insurance, and annuity contracts; and also processes general securities transactions through a clearing arrangement with a third-party provider. The Legacy segment consists of closed blocks of long-term care and special markets products. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Minneapolis. MN.

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. is a registered investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of KeyCorp. (NYSE: KEY). KeyBanc Capital Markets provides investment banking, commercial lending, treasury management, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity and debt underwriting and trading and syndicated finance products and services to large corporations and middle-market companies.

Hartford Investment Management Co. (HIMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1996 by acquiring the business, personnel and corporate name of an affiliate which had been in operation since 1981 and which performed substantially similar services They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG). HIMCO provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and registered and unregistered investment companies. The firm also serves as an investment adviser for its affiliates and provides investment advisory services for vehicles that support the product mix of its affiliates.

Allianz Life Insurance Co. of New York operates as a life insurance company. It operates through the Individual Annuities and Other segments. The Individual Annuities segment provides tax-deferred investment growth and lifetime income opportunities for its customers through fixed, fixed-indexed, variable-indexed, and variable annuities. The Other segment is composed of Life, Long-Term Care, and Special Markets products. The company was founded on September 21, 1982 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG, Munich Re US Life Corp. is a company that provides life and annuities. Munich Re US Life Corp. is based in Minneapolis, MN. The CEO of the company is Giguère Marc-André.

Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. (AIP) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm was founded as a Nebraska corporation in 1984 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameritas Holding Co., which is owned by Ameritas Mutual Holding Co. AIP provides investment advisory services to affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies; pension plans and retirement accounts (including Taft-Hartley Plans); charitable organizations; and registered investment companies of Calvert Variable Products, Inc., The firm also provides investment advisory services to discretionary investment (wrap fee) program accounts including: individuals and high net-worth individuals; pension and profit sharing plans; trusts; charitable organizations; state and local government entities; and small businesses and others.

Givingtrax, Inc. develops cloud software that enables local businesses to manage their philanthropy.

Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Oppenheimer-Broker) is the global full-service brokerage division of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., an investment boutique headquartered in New York City with additional offices nationwide. Founded in 1975, the firm is owned directly by Viner Finance Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: OPY). Oppenheimer-Broker offers a full array of brokerage services to retail, institutional, and corporate clients.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

CapFinancial Partners LLC, do-business-as CAPTRUST Financial Advisors (CAPTRUST), is a SEC-registered investment advisor and holding firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm was founded in 2003 by James Miller and David Perkins. CAPTRUST provides investment advisory services to retirement plan fiduciaries, endowments, and foundations and wealth planning services to executives, business owners, and families.

National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications is an organization that educates and advocates, and empowers for multi-ethnic diversity in the communications. The firm helps facilitate the personal and professional development of individuals from entry level to the C -Suite, and every level in between. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Fidelity Investments Life Insurance Co. (Investment Portfolio) (FILI-IP) is the investment portfolio division of Fidelity Investments Life Insurance Co., a life insurance company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is a subsidiary of FMR LLC. FILI-IP manages the insurance company portfolio.

AIM ETF Products Trust operates as an open-end management investment company. Its investment types include Flexible Exchange options, cash equivalents and temporary investments, other investment companies, exchange-traded funds, and futures contracts. The company was founded on December 17, 2019 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Part of Allianz SE, Allianz Life Insurance Company of Missouri is a financial services company that offers annuities, life insurance, and Buffered ETFs to help manage risks to retirement security. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. Allianz 360 and Allianz Essential Income 7 provide flexible ways to get income from fixed index annuities, while Allianz Life Pro+ Advantage offers financial protection and complements financial strategies. The company's mission, vision, and history can be found on their website. The CEO of the company is Steven J. Thiel.

Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America (Investment Portfolio) (Allianz-IP) is the investment portfolio division of Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America, an insurance firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are ultimately owned by Allianz SE (ETR: ALV) in Germany. Allianz-IP was founded in 1896 and provides retirement solutions such as fixed and variable annuities and life insurance for individuals.

Lightcurve /US/ is based in Tacoma, WA. Rainier Connect is South Puget Sound's local high-speed internet service provider. With superior internet, they have a plan just for you. The company was founded in 1910. The CEO is Anand Vadapalli.

Guaranty Bank & Trust NA provides commercial banking services. It offers personal banking solutions, such as checking accounts, savings accounts, online and mobile banking, credit cards, loans, and other services. The firm provides business banking solutions, including checking accounts, savings accounts, loans, online cash management, mobile banking, mortgage warehouse lending, and treasury management. The company was founded on January 13, 1913 and is headquartered in Mount Pleasant, TX.

Multicare Health Foundation supports clinical and community programs. The private company is based in Tacoma.

Sea-Western Holdings, Inc. engages in retailing business. The company is headquartered in Tacoma, WA.

Traction Capital Partners LLC (Traction Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Tacoma, Washington.

Part of Mashell Telecom, Inc., Rainier Connect is a high-speed internet service provider based in Tacoma, WA. Rainier Connect offers superior internet services with plans tailored to meet the needs of its customers in the South Puget Sound area. The company was founded in 1910 and is currently led by CEO Brian Haynes.

Merit Harbor Group LLC provides buy and sell-side merger, acquisition and capital requisition services to privately-held businesses. It specializes in software and technology, manufacturing, healthcare, consumer goods, media and internet, aerospace, shipping and logistics, and financial services. The company is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

U.S. Bank NA (Cincinnati Ohio Investment Management) (USB-IM) is the investment management division of U.S. Bank NA, a commercial bank headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is ultimately held by the US Bancorp (NYSE: USB). USB-IM provides tailored investment management services to individuals and institutional investors.

Commonwealth Foreign Exchange, Inc. operates as a financial services company which provides corporate foreign exchange services. Its products and services include wires/electronic funds transfers, drafts, forward contracts, consignment accounts, foreign receivables, foreign check conversions, online banking system, market news and data, activity statements, and institutional resellers programs. The company was founded by Timothy D. Cote in 1997 and is headquartered in Providence, RI.

The Chamber of Commerce of The Palm Beaches is a private, not-for-profit association of businesses that was founded in 1913 by local business leaders as the Board of Trade. The non-profit company is based in West Palm Beach, FL. The Chamber is committed to ensuring the continued growth and prosperity of the county by advancing the economic, industrial, and civic interests of the area. The Chamber offers member to member deals and a trustee program. It strives to support projects that lead to a stronger economy and an improved quality of life.

Wealthspire Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Howard Sontag in 1995 as Sontag Advisory LLC. They are a subsidiary of Wealthspire Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Aon Plc (NYSE: AON) in Ireland. Wealthspire Advisors provides wealth management, investment advisory and financial consulting through their state-registered Investment Advisor Representatives to individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations and foundations.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.