Ted Smith

Founded in 1984, Nicholas-Applegate Capital Management is a registered investment advisor located in San Diego, California. The firm is a subsidiary of Allianz of America, Inc., and their ultimate parent is Allianz AG (NYSE: AZ). Nicholas-Applegate manages assets for individual and institutional investors including corporate and government retirement plans, foundations, endowments and mutual fund families.

Founded in 1987, Wall Street Associates LLC is a registered investment advisor located in La Jolla, California. The firm is a subsidiary of Wall Street Associates II LLC. They manage growth portfolios primarily invested in domestic equity securities for institutional investors and private clients. WSA provides fully discretionary and model equity investment advisory services for a variety of clients. In addition, the firm serves as sub-advisor for accounts that are co-managed by other non-affiliated investment advisers. WSA also serves as a sub-advisor to open-ended mutual funds sponsored by unrelated NYSE member firms.