Robert F. Whitelaw

MacKay Shields LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The original predecessor to the firm, MacKay-Shields Economics, was founded in 1938 as an economic consulting firm and it became MacKay Shields Financial Corp. (MSFC) in 1969. In 1984, MSFC was purchased by New York Life Insurance Co. (NYLIC). NYLIC established New York Life Investment Management Holdings LLC (NYLIM Holdings) in 1999 and transferred ownership of MSFC to NYLIM Holdings. In 1999, MSFC was converted to MacKay Shields LLC. The ownership, control and management of MacKay Shields did not change as a result of this conversion. The firm is wholly owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly-owned by NYLIC. MacKay Shields provides discretionary investment management services primarily to institutional clients. The firm is a signatory of the United Nation Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

New York Life Investment Management LLC (NYLIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of New York Life Investment Management Holdings LLC, owned by New York Life Insurance Co. NYLIM provides a broad array of investment advisory services to third-party institutional clients, affiliated insurance companies, investment companies, other pooled investment vehicles, individuals and wrap fee programs sponsored by unaffiliated entities.

Part of New York Life Insurance Co., NYLIFE Distributors LLC is an asset manager with over $600 billion in assets under supervision. The company is based in Parsippany, NJ. NYLIFE Distributors provides investment solutions that help clients reach their goals through a long-lasting focus and diverse boutique perspectives. The company's multi-asset solutions offer diversification through a combination of asset classes, providing the potential for attractive income and capital appreciation. The company's latest report suggests that it may be time to consider rebalancing and reallocating the stocks and bonds in your portfolio, further diversifying within asset classes. Stephen P. Fisher has been the CEO of the company since 2008.

IndexIQ Active ETF Trust is an open-end management investment company. It invests in funds that take long positions to invest in the stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The company was founded on January 30, 2008 and is headquartered in Rye Brook, NY.

Part of New York Life Insurance Co., New York Life Investment Management Holdings LLC is a company that provides investment advice. New York Life Investment Management Holdings LLC is based in New York, NY. Yie-Hsin Hung has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Lucerne Capital Management LP (Lucerne Capital) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Pieter Taselaar in 2000. They provide investment advisory services to privately offered investment funds and separately managed accounts. Lucerne Capital is a signatory of the United Nations supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).