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Mason Street Advisors LLC (MSA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. MSA provides professional portfolio management services for institutional investors by providing continuous investment advice and management based upon the individual needs and objectives of each client.

Quarles & Brady LLP provides legal services. The firm offers data privacy and security, employee benefits, energy, environment and natural resources, real estate and tax services. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

PPM America, Inc. (PPM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a subsidiary of PPM Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Jackson Financial, Inc. (JFI) (NYSE: JXN). PPM is the primary investment manager for the general account assets of JFI’s insurance subsidiaries and serves as sub-adviser to US mutual funds sponsored by Jackson National Asset Management LLC (JNAM), a subsidiary of Jackson National Life Insurance Co. (Jackson), and adviser to the PPM Funds, a family of institutional share class mutual funds. Additionally, PPM provides advisory services to non-US pooled investment vehicles, structured vehicles such as collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), private equity funds, and separately managed accounts for third-party institutional clients.

Artisan Partners LP (Artisan Partners) is a mutual fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 2009 by Andrew Ziegler and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Artisan Partners Holdings LP, itself a subsidiary of Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc. (NYSE: APAM). Artisan Partners serves as investment adviser to a variety of separately managed accounts, unregistered pooled investment vehicles, trustees of collective investment trusts, and to each series of Artisan Partners Funds, Inc. (Artisan Partners Funds) and Artisan Partners Global Funds plc (Artisan Partners Global Funds), an open-ended management investment company.

Driehaus Capital Management LLC (Driehaus) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Richard Driehaus in 1982 and is a subsidiary of Driehaus Capital Holdings LLLP. Driehaus manages growth-oriented equity and alternative investment strategies for institutional and individual clients. Driehaus is a Signatory of the United Nations-Supported Principles of Responsible Investment (PRI).

Allspring Global Investments LLC (Allspring) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to November 1, 2021, the firm was known as Wells Capital Management, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Allspring provides investment management services to mutual funds, private funds, collective investment trusts (CITs), pooled vehicles, and other institutional clients and high net-worth individuals.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA provides investment advisory services. It offers banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer finance services. The company is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.

Reinhart Partners, Inc. is a privately-held, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Mequon, Wisconsin. The firm was founded by James Reinhart in 1991 and was formerly known as Reinhart & Mahoney Capital Management, Inc. Reinhart Partners provides investment advisory services to mutual funds, corporations, other investment advisers, pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley plans, municipalities and other public institutions, foundations, trusts, individuals and other separate accounts. They also provide model portfolio recommendations to sponsors of managed account programs.

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.

Jackson National Asset Management LLC (JNAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1989, the firm is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Jackson Financial, Inc. (NYSE: JXN). JNAM serves as an investment adviser but limits its investment management services to rendering investment advisory services in connection with mutual funds sponsored by affiliated entities.

KLCM Advisors, Inc. is a registered independent wealth management firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded by James Kitzinger and Peter Lautmann in 1993 as Kitzinger Lautmann Capital Management, Inc. They provide investment advice to high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations or business entities.

The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. provides insurance and financial security solutions. The firm offers life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, annuities, and investment products. It also provides financial planning strategies and solutions. The company was founded by John C. Johnston on March 2, 1857 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Lazard Middle Market LLC engages in financial advisory business. It specializes in strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), restructuring, and capital raising. The firm’s M&A and Strategic Advisory service focuses on private equity and divestitures, privately-owned companies, corporate acquisitions and divestitures, and sale of public companies. Its Restructuring service consists of situation assessment, alternative assessment, and execution. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

AIP LLC (American Industrial Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in New York City, New York.

Mark Andy, Inc. manufactures narrow and mid web printing and converting equipments. Its products include digital series, versa max, performance series p3, performance series p5, performance series p7, 2200, proled uv led curing, pm100 plate mounter, vpm400 plate mounter, mobile roll lift and supplemental equipment and accessories. The company was founded by Mark Andrews Sr. in 1946 and is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO.

Facilitator Capital Funds (FCF) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Gustavus F. Taylor and Robert L. Zobel. The firm is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Baird-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., an investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 1919 and is ultimately owned by Baird Financial Group, Inc. Baird-Broker offers a full suite of comprehensive trading services for institutional clients.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Fixed Income) (dba Baird Advisors) is the investment management division of Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., an American multinational independent investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Baird Advisors manages taxable and tax-exempt fixed income portfolios for individuals and families as well as corporations and institutions.

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.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago provides banking and financial services. Its services include asset liability management, cash management, community investment and housing programs, letter of credit, liquidity and funding, and safekeeping. The firm also provides liquidity for home mortgage loans to members approved as participating financial institutions through the Mortgage Partnership Finance program. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ticketbis SL develops and operates an online ticket exchange platform. The "fan-to-fan" service allows users to buy and sell after-market tickets to sporting events, concerts, and theatrical performances in Europe and Latin America. The company was founded by Jon Uriarte and Ander Michelena on November 24, 2010 and is headquarteed in Bilbao, Spain.

All Iron Ventures SGEIC SA (All Iron Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The company is headquartered in Bilbao with offices in Madrid, Spain.

Great Lakes Advisors LLC (GLA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1981, the firm is a subsidiary of Whamco Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Wintrust Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: WTFC), which acquired the firm in 2011. GLA offers customized investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients. In addition, the firm serves as adviser to mutual funds and is the General Partner to a Private Fund. GLA is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) which integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into their investment process.

ADDMAN Engineering LLC is an additive-enabled engineering firm that specializes in 3D printing, machining, and engineering consultancy. The company is based in Bonita Springs, FL, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company produces highly complex products using cutting-edge metal printing technologies, such as laser powder bed fusion. The company helps companies establish a tactical roadmap for developing additive manufacturing capabilities to gain a competitive advantage. The company has a strong portfolio of industrial businesses, including Castheon Inc., 3rd Dimension Industrial Printing, and Harbec Inc. The company offers a full complement of processing and finishing elements, including 3-7-axis CNC turning centers, wire EDM systems, and complete processing and finishing capabilities. The company also provides injection molding services and creates digital anatomy prints using polymer 3D printing technology. ADDMAN Engineering was founded in 2020 by Mark Saberton, and the CEO is Joseph Calmese.

Shape Technologies Group, Inc. develops and supplies waterjet technology and ultrahigh-pressure manufacturing process solutions. It specializes in automatic assembly, material handling, process control, robotic motion systems, waterjet technology, and aftermarket parts. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Kent, WA.

Riverpoint Wealth Management Holdings LLC (dba Riverpoint Wealth Management) is a registered investment advisory firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2013 by Timothy McGrath and Joseph Shea. They are owned by Riverpoint Wealth Management LLC. Riverpoint Wealth Management offers a variety of financial services to various types of clients including individuals and high-net-worth individuals, trusts and estates.

Washington University Investment Management Co. (WUIMC) is the investment office for Washington University in St. Louis, a private research university headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was founded in 2006 to manage the University's endowment and related assets. WUIMC builds and manages a perpetual investment portfolio in support of the university’s critical and interlocking missions of teaching, research, and patient care for current and future generations.

Lookiero Style SL is a Spanish company that provides personalized fashion styling services. The company is based in Vizcaya, Spain, and has subsidiaries in France. Customers receive a box with five clothing items selected by a personal shopper. The company was founded by Bilbao Oier Edorta Urrutia.