Rayleen Hill

National Bank Financial, Inc. (Broker) (NBF-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of National Bank Financial, Inc., a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a direct subsidiary of National Bank Acquisition Holding, Inc., ultimately owned by National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA). NBF-Broker provides retail advisory and brokerage services with institutional brokerage, investment banking, corporate finance and securities clearing services for third parties. The firm has a substantial presence in all regions of Canada, as well as operations in the US and Europe.

Founded in 1988, Beacon Securities Ltd. is an independent investment dealer located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The firm specializes in research, underwriting, trading and sales. Their research focuses on companies with a connection to Atlantic Canada and with income trusts, both in Atlantic Canada and throughout Canada. Beacon's fixed-income team is involved in underwriting, origination, trading and sales. They have significant expertise in the Canadian fixed-income market with a focus on Eastern Canadian provincial, municipal and corporate debt.

Louisbourg Investments, Inc. is a Canadian investment management firm headquartered in Moncton, New Brunswick. The firm was founded in 1991 and is part of the Assumption Life Group of Companies. Louisbourg Investments strategically manages assets on behalf of institutions, foundations and private clients. They offer access to high quality investment management and advisory services.