Peter Kelk

Charles Stanley Group Plc engages in the provision of investment and financial services. It operates through the following divisions: Investment Management Services, Asset Management, Financial Planning, Charles Stanley Direct, and Support Functions. The Investment Management Services division offers personal discretionary, advisory and execution-only services to private clients, trusts, charities and companies. The Asset Management division is involved in a range of pooled funds and bespoke solutions, including model portfolios, open-ended investment company (OEIC) funds and inheritance tax solutions. The Financial Planning division includes a range of personalized solutions working in partnership with the Investment Management Services division. The Charles Stanley Direct division comprises dealing, settlement and custody services, covering a range of funds, shares, gilts and bonds. The Support Functions division covers the market data costs generated by the main operating divisions. The company was founded on January 2, 1792 and is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (MLPFS) is a global investment banking firm, SEC-registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, and futures commission merchant headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). MLPFS provide investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, insurance companies, thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations and other types of business.