George Edward Hovany

PNC Bank, NA (Investment Management) (PNC-IM) is the asset management division of PNC Bank, NA, a banking company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is ultimately held by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC-IM manages assets for institutions and high-net worth individuals and provides tailored investments, wealth planning, trust and estate administration and private banking to high-net-worth families and individuals.

Eubel Brady & Sutton Asset Management, Inc. (EBS) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1993 by Ronald Eubel, Mark Brady and Robert Suttman. EBS manages separate accounts for individuals and businesses including trusts, foundations, corporations, and ERISA plans.

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Edward Jones Trust Company (EJT), a subsidiary of The Jones Financial Companies LP, is a registered investment advisor. The firm manages the assets of Boone National Savings and Loan Association.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Founded in 1974, LaSalle Street Securities LLC is a privately owned broker/dealer headquartered in Elmhurst, Illinois. The firm's product line includes access to individual securities, options, wrap programs, syndicate offerings/IPOs, mutual funds and insurance. LaSalle Street Securities clears through National Financial Services LLC. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research. LaSalle Street Securities is a member of FINRA, the NASD and the SIPC. They are affiliated with Tilden Loucks & Woodnorth LLC and LaSalle Street Investment Advisors LLC.

Founded in 1979, Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered broker/dealer and government securities broker/dealer headquartered in Chicago. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Northern Trust Corp. (NASDAQ: NTRS). They offer research, account information, market data and online trading services. In addition, Northern Trust offers a variety of banking services including retail banking, trust services, securities brokerage services and investment management services. They operate primarily in the US, continental Europe and Canada. Northern Trust Securities is a member of the NASD and the SIPC.

Great Lakes Advisors LLC (GLA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1981, the firm is a subsidiary of Whamco Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Wintrust Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: WTFC), which acquired the firm in 2011. GLA offers customized investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients. In addition, the firm serves as adviser to mutual funds and is the General Partner to a Private Fund. GLA is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI) which integrates environmental, social, and governance considerations into their investment process.

Founded in 1983, PNC Capital Markets LLC is a registered broker/dealer located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is a subsidiary of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC; NYSE: PNU; NYSE: PNC-PD). PNC Capital Markets offers a variety of customized banking, advisory and securities solutions. Their capital markets products and services include: ABS, corporate share repurchase programs, equipment finance solutions, equity and interest rate derivatives, foreign exchange, loan syndications, mergers and acquisitions, private placements, public finance and public market securities. PNC Capital Markets also provides public finance advisory services, securities underwriting and securities sales and trading. The firm is a member of FINRA and the SIPC.

StrategIQ Financial Group LLC (StrategIQ) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. The firm was founded in 1996 and formerly known as Strategic Financial Group LLC. In 2024, they were acquired by Waverly Advisors LLC, which is ultimately owned by WAAM Topco LLC. StrategIQ offers investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and institutional clients.

Draper & Kramer, Inc. provides commercial, residential brokerage and financial services. It offers mortgages, transactions, and development services, and also risk & property management, insurance, and leasing. The company was founded by Adolph Kramer in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Rainbows For All Children provides support for all youth as they navigate grief and heal from loss, whether from death, divorce, deployment, or other trauma. The company was founded by Suzy Yehl Marta in 1983 and is headquartered in Evanston, IL.

RBC Wealth Management (RBCWM) is wealth management division of RBC Capital Markets Equity Research, which is ultimately owned by Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE; TSE: RY). Formerly known as RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc., the firm was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. RBCWM provides trusted advice and wealth management solutions to individuals, families and institutions.

Catholic Financial Life provides investment advisory services for insurance company portfolio. The firm specializes in Life Insurance, Annuities, Long-Term Care Products, Individual Retirement Accounts and Membership Benefits. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.