Brad Haughey

Massachusetts Financial Services Co., do-business-as MFS Investment Management (MFS), is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1924 and is a subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (US) Financial Services Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Sun Life Financial, Inc. (TSE, NYSE: SLF) in Canada. The firm provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to a range of institutional clients and pooled investment vehicles. MFS is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

OMERS Administration Corp. (AC) is a Canadian pension fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm manages the assets of the Ontario Municipal Employee Retirements System (OMERS) which was founded in 1962. Formerly known as the Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement Board, AC is responsible for pension services and administration, investments, and plan valuation on behalf of active, deferred and retired employees of nearly various municipalities, school boards, libraries, police and fire departments, and other local agencies in communities across Ontario.

Beutel Goodman & Co. Ltd. (Beutel Goodman) is a privately-owned, independent Canadian investment manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded by Austin Beutel and Ned Goodman in 1967. Beutel Goodman provides portfolio management services to institutional, private wealth and retail clients. They also act as a sub-advisor to certain investment companies registered and domiciled in Canada and to several wrap-fee programs.

Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. They are a subsidiary of Midland Walwyn, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). The firm offers brokerage and investment banking services as well as commercial lending, global high-yield debt, global equity, and M&A services to institutional and retail clients.

Viterra Canada, Inc. operates as a grain and oilseeds marketer and handler. It offers marketing, facilities and logistics capabilities, encompassing the global network of marketing offices, handling, processing, distribution, transportation, and storage assets. The company was founded on March 24, 1924 and is headquartered in Regina, Canada.

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (also known as CPP Investments) is a government-owned professional investment management organization headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 1997 to help provide a foundation on which Canadians build financial security in retirement. CPP Investments manages the investments of the Canada Pension Plan Fund (CPP Fund).

Hillsdale Investment Management, Inc. (Hillsdale) is a privately-owned hedge fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded by Albert Guthrie in 1996. Hillsdale offers discretionary investment management services to a range of sophisticated institutional and private wealth investors, primarily in Canada but also in the US and elsewhere.

Founded in 1998, Highstreet Asset Management, Inc. is a mutual fund manager and registered investment advisor located in London, Ontario. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of AGF Management Ltd. They manages portfolios for pension plans, corporate investors, foundations and high net-worth families. Their Canadian clients include universities and some of Canada’s largest pension plans.

TD Securities, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE, TSE: TD). TD Securities provides a wide range of capital market products and services to corporate, government and institutional clients. Their services also include the underwriting and distribution of new debt and equity issues, providing advice on strategic acquisitions and divestitures and executing daily trading and investment needs. The firm’s equity group provides research coverage of various sectors. Their fixed-income group provides a full range of underwriting sales and trading products for Canadian, US and European debt issuers and investors.

Black Creek Investment Management, Inc. (Black Creek) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 2005 by Bill Kanko. Black Creek manages segregated global equity portfolios for institutional accounts and privately offered investment vehicles in the US and acts as sub-adviser to other registered investment advisers and to retail mutual funds offered in Canada.

Raymond James Ltd. operates as a full-service investment dealer. The firm operates under the divisions of personal investing and equity capital markets. Personal Investing offers solutions to individuals interested in ensuring income, asset growth, and retirement plans. Equity Capital Market provides expertise in investment banking, research, corporate finance, and institutional sales and trading. It caters to individual and institutional clients as well as corporate issuers. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered Vancouver, Canada.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

Veritas Investment Research Corp. (Veritas) is an independent equity research firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 2000 by Michael Palmer and Anthony Scilipoti. Veritas provides in-depth analysis of Canadian and international companies, identifying upside and downside catalysts. Their unique forensic accounting-based research approach has proven that a careful understanding of financial information is the key to a secure investment decision.

The Canadian Red Cross Society offers courses in first aid, CPR, and swimming and water safety. The organization is based in Mississauga, Canada. The Canadian company also provides various services to migrants and refugees upon their arrival.

Part of Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., Mercer Investment Consulting LLC is a company that redefines the world of work, reshapes retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocks real health and well-being. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Mercer provides solutions for both the federal government as well as state agencies. The company has an action plan and a commitment to inclusion and diversity. Mercer offers forward-looking ESG ratings and operational due diligence reports on thousands of managers and strategies across public and private markets. The company meets the needs of today and tomorrow by understanding the data and applying it with a human touch, and by turning ideas into action to spark positive change.

National Bank Financial & Co., Inc. provides investment related services. The firm’s services include securities brokerage, trust services, investment product manufacturing, self-directed brokerage solutions and intermediary business solutions. The company is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Spartan Fund Management, Inc. is an independent alternative investment manager headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2006, the firm provides, through pooled funds, a broad selection of alternative investment solutions to high net worth individuals and family offices.

Galibier Capital Management Ltd. (Galibier) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded in 2012 by F. Joseph Sirdevan, Graham Anderson and John Ackerl. Galibier offers investment products that are suitable for both institutional and individual investors.

Manulife Investment Management Ltd. (MIML) is the global asset management arm of Manulife Investment Management Holdings (Canada) Ltd., ultimately held by Manulife Financial Corp. (NYSE, TSE: MFC) in Canada. The firm was founded in 1949 and formerly known as MFC Global Investment Management and as Manulife Asset Management Ltd. Headquartered in Toronto, MIML and their affiliates provide comprehensive asset management solutions for pension plans, foundations, endowments, financial institutions and other institutional investors worldwide, as well as for Manulife and John Hancock's wealth management and retirement products.

The Murray Wealth Group, Inc. (MWG) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm was founded by Robert Murray, David Newman and William Tebbutt in 2015. MWG offers discretionary investment management services to institutions and high net worth individuals and families. Their flagship strategy is the MWG Global Growth Equity Fund, which focuses primarily on large -ap equities with a developed markets footprint.