Matthew Schmitt

BMO Bank NA (Investment Management) (BMO-IM) is the asset management division of BMO Bank NA, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. They are ultimately held by the Bank of Montreal (TSE: BMO) in Canada. BMO-IM offers a variety of wealth management services, such as investment advisory, trust, banking, and financial planning, to institutions and high-net worth clients.

Dubuque Bank & Trust Co. is an investment division of Heartland Financial USA, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTLF). The firm is located in Dubuque, Iowa.

The Missouri State Employees' Retirement System (MOSERS), established September 1, 1957, administers retirement, life insurance and long-term disability benefits to most state employees, including members of the Missouri General Assembly, elected state officials, judges and administrative law judges and legal advisors. Their headquarters are in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

Principal Global Investors LLC, dba Principal Asset Management (Principal AM), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Principal Global Investors Holding Co. (US) LLC and their ultimate parent is Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFG). Principal AM provides investment advisory services to institutional investors and individuals on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Frankfort, Kentucky. Founded in 1956, the firm is responsible for the investment of funds and administration of benefits for state and local government employees in the State of Kentucky. These employees include state employees, state police officers, city and county employees as well as non-teaching staff of local school boards and regional universities. KRS oversees the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS) and the State Police Retirement System (SPRS).

Nomura Securities International, Inc. (NSI) is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1969. The firm is a division of Nomura Holding America, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NMR, TYO: 8604, AMS: 8604). NSI provides securities brokerage services, as well as asset management, domestic retail, global markets, global investment banking and global merchant banking services. The firm's fixed-income business consists of bond sales and trading, origination and product supply for securitization deals and real estate-focused asset finance operations (in cooperation with Investment Banking). In the equity markets, NSI offers sales and trading of domestic and foreign stocks on a global basis, primarily for institutional investors.

Marshfield Clinic, Inc. owns and operates hospitals. The company was founded by K.W. Doege, William Hipke, Victor Mason, Walter G. Sexton, H.H. Milbee, and Roy P. Potter in 1916 and is headquartered in Marshfield, WI.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

West Virginia Investment Management Board (WVIMB) is a State-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Charleston, West Virginia. Founded in 1997, the firm is responsible for the long-term investments of the State of West Virginia. WVIMB manages the State’s defined benefit retirement plans. Their clients include the State’s teachers, public employees and workers in general, other State funds and the fiscal health of the State.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) is a state-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1953 to attract and retain quality public employees. IPERS aims to administer a cost-efficient retirement plan that provides lifetime pension payments to Iowa public employees.

Swissrisk Financial Systems provides information technology solutions. The private company is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Cottingham & Butler, Inc. provides employee benefit and risk management services. It offers property and casualty insurance, casualty claims administration, captive development and management and safety and loss control consulting services. The company was founded in 1887 by Dixon Cottingham and is headquartered in Dubuque, IA.

Jobs for America's Graduates Operates as a non profit organization that runs a school-to-work transition program focused on helping at-risk youth graduate from high school. It offers public education and workforce development systems at the national, state and local level. The company was founded by Kenneth M. Smith in 1980 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Founded in 1868, the YMCA of Greater Des Moines is a non-profit organization composed of community volunteers and individuals. Their programs aim to build character and assets in kids, strengthen family relationships and promote healthy lifestyles. Aside from their programs, they also provide transitional housing shelter in the state. The organization has nine office locations in the State of Iowa aside from its headquarters in Des Moines, Iowa

Part of Ally Financial, Inc., GMAC ResCap provides capital solutions to businesses. The company is based in Washington, PA. The CEO of the company is Thomas F. Marano.

Chester Culver Group LLC provides renewable energy and infrastructure consulting services. The private company is based in Des Moines. The American company was founded by Chester J. Culver.

Governors Biofuels Coalition is an organization that provides regional and national leadership on ethanol policy development. The coalition is based in Lincoln, NE. The coalition has recently expanded its scope to address all biofuels, including ethanol, biodiesel, advanced biofuels, co-products, and new applications and technologies yet to come. The organization aims to promote the use of biofuels in the nation's energy future.

The Governors Wind Energy Coalition is a bipartisan group of governors dedicated to developing the nation's wind and solar energy resources in an environmentally responsible manner. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. The coalition aims to reduce the nation's dependence on imported energy sources and stimulate state and national economic development. Through coordinated efforts, the coalition encourages sound policy and legislation for the development and distribution of wind and solar energy, communicates the value and benefits of these resources, creates an environment of support for responsible development, and invests in infrastructure to support expansion.

The Members Group Holding Co., Inc. provides credit union, card processing and consulting services. The firm’s services include credit, debit, ATM, prepaid, fraud, marketing, support, business and consulting services. The company is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

AMC FS, Inc. provides credit card issuing and transaction processing services. Its services include online account services, fraud text alerts, online rewards redemption, call center and advisory services. The firm's products include Platinum Rewards MasterCard, ATIRAcredit Secured MasterCard, the Serenity MasterCard, and ATIRAcredit Business MasterCard. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.

Delta Dental of Iowa operates as an insurance company. It provides dental and vision insurance plans for individuals, employers and government programs. The company is headquartered in Johnston, IA.

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.

Castlelake LP (Castlelake) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Rory Joseph O'Neill and Evan Andrew Carruthers. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms that provide audit, tax, and advisory services. The private company is based in Colombo, Sri Lanka. With over 265,000 employees working in member firms across 143 countries and territories, KPMG is widely recognized as a great place to work and build a career. The Sri Lankan company is committed to community service, inclusion and diversity, and eradicating childhood illiteracy. KPMG operates in 20 countries and territories in the region, with more than 46,000 people in member firms.

Aon Investments USA, Inc. (AIUSA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1981 and is wholly owned by Aon Consulting, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of its ultimate parent Aon Plc (NYSE: AON) in Ireland. AIUSA provides professional investment advisory and consulting services to institutional clients.