Marc Giles Edwards

Winans International (dba Winans Investments) is an independent SEC-registered investment advisory firm headquartered in Novato, California. The firm was founded by Ken Winans in 1992. Winans Investments provides investment advice and management for individuals, trusts, investment companies, and pension plans.

Van Cleef, Jordan and Wood, Inc. (VCJW) was founded in 1930 by Frank C. Van Cleef, J. Willard Jordan and Jabez H. Wood. The firm is a registered investment advisor located in New York City. They provide services for high-net worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, charitable organizations and corporations.

Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. provided wealth management, securities trading and sales, corporate finance and investment banking services. Merrill Lynch was a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a range of asset classes and serve as a strategic advisor to governments, institutions and individuals worldwide. The company was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Founded in 1987, Wall Street Associates LLC is a registered investment advisor located in La Jolla, California. The firm is a subsidiary of Wall Street Associates II LLC. They manage growth portfolios primarily invested in domestic equity securities for institutional investors and private clients. WSA provides fully discretionary and model equity investment advisory services for a variety of clients. In addition, the firm serves as sub-advisor for accounts that are co-managed by other non-affiliated investment advisers. WSA also serves as a sub-advisor to open-ended mutual funds sponsored by unrelated NYSE member firms.