Jeffrey Megar

SSgA Funds Management, Inc. (SSgA FM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1978 and is a subsidiary of State Street Global Advisors, Inc., ultimately held by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSgA FM provides investment advisory services to US investment companies and certain pooled investment vehicles.

CypressTree Investment Management, LLP is an investment management firm focused exclusively on the non-investment grade loan and high yield bond asset classes. The firm and affiliated companies have a successful track record managing loan and high yield bond portfolios through various market and economic cycles. CypressTree has built its reputation on a commitment to develop and manage innovative investment programs for institutional clients including banks, insurance companies, pension plans and endowments. Having one of the most experienced investment management teams in the loan and high yield markets, CypressTree is uniquely qualified to deliver tailored and consultative solutions for clients.

Fortis Investment Management USA, Inc. operated as a hedge fund manager and registered investment advisor. The firm offered investment management services to institutional and retail clients around the world. Its investment offerings included a wide variety of actively-managed equity and fixed-income portfolios. The company was founded in 1979 and was headquartered in Boston, MA.