Jennifer Cox

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

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.

Morgan Creek Global Equity Long Short Institutional Fund is a non-diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to generate greater long-term returns when compared to traditional equity market benchmarks, while exhibiting a lower level of volatility and a modest degree of correlation to these markets. The company was founded on August 16, 2010 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Evercore Group LLC is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a subsidiary of Evercore BD Investco LLC, which is owned by Evercore, Inc. (NYSE: EVR). Evercore Group delivers equity research and equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high net worth and institutional investors.

Part of Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts LLC is a pharmaceutical company that provides free medicines and adult vaccines to qualified patients through their Merck Patient Assistance Program. The company is based in Boston, MA and is a part of Merck & Co., Inc. and its affiliates. The company also offers information about insurance coverage and financial assistance options for eligible patients. The company conducts clinical trials and provides medical information covering thousands of topics in all fields of medicine through their Merck Manuals. Additionally, they report on their commitment to operating responsibly to benefit society through their corporate responsibility program, which includes their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report. Merck for Mothers is an initiative to create a world where no woman has to die giving life.

Cherokee Investment Partners LLC is a Private Equity and Venture Capital firm founded in 1996 by John A. Mazzarino and Thomas F. Darden. The firm is headquartered in Raleigh.

Morgan Creek Capital Management LLC (Morgan Creek) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The firm was founded by Mark W. Yusko in 2004 and is a subsidiary of MCCM Group LLC. Morgan Creek provides discretionary investment advisory services to various private investment funds of funds and Regulated Investment Company (RIC). They also provide non-discretionary advisory services to a number of family offices, foundations, endowments and other investment adviser.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

RBC Capital Markets LLC is a full-service brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. They are a direct subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of 3 major business lines: the Private Client Group, the Fixed-Income Group and the Clearing and Execution Services Group. The Private Client Group serves individual investors, while the Fixed-Income Group provides services to institutions, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Clearing and Execution Services Group is a provider of clearing and execution services to independent brokers/dealers throughout the US. RBC Capital Markets focuses on the following sectors: communications, media, consumer/retail, diversified industries, energy, financial institutions, forest products, healthcare, infrastructure finance, mining & metals, real estate, social infrastructure, technology and the US municipal markets.

Plexus Capital LLC (Plexus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Kel Landis. The firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (North Carolina) operates as a not for profit healthcare organization. It offers outpatient surgical centers, laboratories, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, and imaging centers. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

University of Notre Dame (Investment Management) (ND-IM) is the endowment management arm of the University of Notre Dame, a private Catholic research university headquartered in South Bend, Indiana. Founded in 1927, ND-IM manages the University's financial assets according to policies established by the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees. These assets include pension and working capital assets, charitable trusts, and the largest component, the Notre Dame Endowment. The endowment supports many aspects of academic life at the University including financial aid, professorships, academic programs and libraries.

UNC Management Co., Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Chapel Hill, NC, with subsidiaries in the United States. The private company provides investment management services to the University of North Carolina system, its constituent institutions, and their affiliated endowments and foundations. UNC Management Company manages the long-term assets of its investors through the UNC Investment Fund, a commingled investment vehicle with assets of over $10 billion. Additionally, the company provides investment management and administrative services to other investment vehicles that support the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The CEO of the company is Jonathon King.

Morgan Creek Capital Management is a private equity firm founded by Mark W. Yusko in 2004. The firm is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Part of SoftBank Group Corp., Softbank Group International provides mobile communication, broadband and telecom services. The company is based in San Carlos, CA. The CEO of the company is Alex Bernard Clavel.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

HomeTrust Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. It offers personal, mortgage, commercial, and investment services. The company was founded in March 1926 and is headquartered in Asheville, NC.

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte operates as a community service organization. It serves all people, regardless of their ability to pay, with programs that develop the spirit, mind, and body. It provides traditional daycare, an after school enrichment program, and day camp activities. It also offers programs designed to develop the spirit, mind and body through cardiovascular and muscular activity. The company was founded in November 1874 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center provides official tickets for the performing arts entertainment. The company was founded in November 1992 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.