Roland Schmitt

Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America engages in the provision of individual annuities and life insurance products. It operates through the following segments: Individual Annuities, Life, Questar, and Legacy. The Individual Annuities segment includes fixed, fixed-indexed, variable, and variable-indexed annuities that are provided through independent distribution channels made up of agents and registered representatives. The Life segment issues fixed-indexed universal life insurance products, as well as maintains term and whole life in-force blocks that the company no longer sells or distributes. The Questar segment distributes a range of securities products, including mutual funds, variable life insurance, and annuity contracts; and also processes general securities transactions through a clearing arrangement with a third-party provider. The Legacy segment consists of closed blocks of long-term care and special markets products. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Minneapolis. MN.

Pictet Asset Management Ltd. (Pictet AM) is an alternative investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1980 and is wholly owned by Pictet Asset Management Holding SA, which is ultimately owned by Banque Pictet & Cie SA in Switzerland. Pictet AM provides discretionary investment management services on a global scale to a wide range of international institutional clients. Furthermore, the firm also acts as the investment adviser or sub-adviser to US-based investment companies and other regulated and unregulated collective investment schemes in international jurisdictions. Pictet AM adheres to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Deka Investment GmbH (Deka) is the wholly-owned asset management subsidiary of DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale in Germany. Founded in 1995, the firm is headquartered in Frankfurt and acts as the investment arm of the DekaBank Group. The firm offers a range of funds in a variety of asset classes including large-, mid- and small-cap, corporate and government bonds, asset backed securities and convertible bonds for retail and institutional investors.

Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH (Union Investment) is the asset management subsidiary of Union Asset Management Holding AG in Germany. Founded in 1956, the firm was formerly known as Union-Investment-Gesellschaft mbH and changed their name to Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH in 2002. Headquartered in Frankfurt, Union Investment is a socially responsible investor which offers a product range that covers all asset classes worldwide including equity, fixed-income, balanced, index and real estate funds.

Eurizon Capital SA is the wholly-owned, Luxembourg-based investment management subsidiary of Eurizon Capital SGR SpA, part of Intesa Sanpaolo SpA (BIT: ISP, ADR: ISNPY) in Italy. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Sanpaolo IMI Asset Management Luxembourg SA. Eurizon Capital manages and distributes Luxembourg-based collective investment funds for retail and institutional clients. They offer a broad range of services dedicated to institutional investors, including the possibility of setting up customized collective investment funds. The firm is also in charge of the wrapping and management of products designed for retail, institutional and high net worth individuals. Eurizon Capital is headquartered in Luxembourg.

Wellington Management International Ltd. (WMIL) is an investment firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of Wellington Management Global Holdings Ltd., itself a subsidiary of Wellington Management Group LLP (Wellington Management) in the US. WMIL provides client liaison, investment monitoring and business development services for Wellington Management and its clients in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The firm also provides research, portfolio management and trading services to Wellington Management and its clients.

Pearson Education, Inc. publishes educational and professional books. Its brands include Prentice Hall, Longman, Scott Foresman, Addison Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, Benjamin Cummings, PASeries, ELLis, Celebration Press, PEMSolutions, SuccessMaker, Waterford, and Family Education Network. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Upper Saddle River, NJ.

Credit Suisse Securities (Europe) Ltd. (Credit Suisse Europe) is the Great Britain-based brokerage subsidiary of Credit Suisse Investment Holdings (UK), itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1966 and formerly known as Credit Suisse First Boston (Europe) Ltd. Headquartered in London, Credit Suisse Europe arranges financing in international capital markets, provides financial advisory services and acts as a dealer in securities, derivatives and foreign exchange on a principal and agency basis for corporate and institutional investors.

The British Museum owns and operates a museum. It was created by an Act of Parliament and receives funding from the government's department of culture, media and sport. It was founded by Sir Hans Sloane in 1753 and is located in London, UK

The Financial Reporting Council Ltd. is a regulatory body that oversees auditors, accountants, and actuaries. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company is responsible for setting the Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes and promoting transparency and integrity in business. The company's work is aimed at investors and others who rely on company reports, audit, and high-quality risk management. The CEO of the company is Sarah Rapson.

Spuerkeess Asset Management SA (Spuerkeess AM) is the asset management subsidiary of government-owned Banque et Caisse d'Epargne de l'Etat. Headquartered in Luxembourg, the firm was founded in 2006 and formerly known as Lux Investment Advisors SA and BCEE Asset Management SA. They provide portfolio, fund and risk management services to private individuals, professionals and young people. Spuerkeess AM is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., Coopers & Lybrand (London) is a British company that provides accounting services. The company is based in Edinburgh, UK.

The Committee of 200 operates as a membership organization for women entrepreneurs and corporate innovators.

risklab GmbH provides investment and risk consulting services. Its proprietary platform PRISMA provides complex simulations, realistic risk indicators, significant economic scenarios, quick valuation of derivatives. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Allianz Global Investors U.S. LLC (AllianzGI US) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2001 as Allianz Global Investors Capital LLC. In 2022, Voya Investment Management Co. LLC, which is ultimately owned by Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), acquired the firm from Allianz SE (ETR: ALV). AllianzGI US provides portfolio management services to a variety of individual and institutional clients as well as certain Wrap Fee Programs.

The British Museum Friends Ltd. is a company that is based in London, UK. The private company's main focus is on providing visitors with the opportunity to explore and learn about human history and culture. With a collection of over two million artifacts, the British Museum offers a unique experience for those interested in history and culture.

The Investment Association provides investment services. It also offers trainings and seminars. The company was founded on October 13, 1959 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

UK Government Investments Ltd. is a government-owned company that manages the government's shareholding in NatWest Group plc. The company is based in London, UK and ultimately controlled by the Government of United Kingdom. The British company is the government's center of excellence in corporate finance and corporate governance, advising on major corporate finance matters and executing significant corporate asset sales. The Government Corporate Finance Profession aims to get the best value for the taxpayer by ensuring the government has access to high-quality corporate finance advice.

LONG-TERM INVESTING Research AG provides investment advice. The company is based in Karlsruhe, Germany. The CEOs are Karl Heinz Thielmann and Oliver Clasen. The German company was founded in 2012.

BIT Capital GmbH provides investment advice. The private company is based in Berlin, Germany. The CEOs of the German company are Hendrik Krawinkel, Marcel Oldenkott.

BSA Beteiligungs GmbH provides investment services. The private company is based in Jueterbog, Germany. The CEO of the German company is Oliver Clasen.

Angel Invest GmbH (Angel Invest Ventures) is an angel investment firm, founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Berlin, Germany.