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Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (Dimensional) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm was founded by David Booth in 1981 and is a subsidiary of Dimensional Holdings LLC, which is wholly-owned by Dimensional Holdings, Inc. Dimensional primarily manages securities and other assets for institutional investors. They also manage securities and other assets for high-net-worth individuals and clients of independent financial advisors. The firm is the investment adviser to various SEC-registered investment companies which represent separate funds in aggregate, such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.

Empower Annuity Insurance Company of America engages in the provision of life insurance services. The firm offers annuities, life insurance, investment, and executive benefits. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Greenwood Village, CO.

Avenir Corp. is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. The firm was founded in 1980 by Charles Mackall, Jr. Avenir provides investment management services on a discretionary basis to individuals, investment partnerships, retirement plans, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, private funds, corporations and other business entities, and certain wrap fee programs.

Canterbury Consulting, Inc. provides investment advisory services. Its services include institutional advisory, outsourced and discretionary management and wealth management. The company was founded by Robinson Cluck in 1998 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Ameriprise Financial Services LLC (AFS) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a subsidiary of AMPF Holding Corp., which is owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP). AFS offers brokerage services that enable clients to invest in many different types of investments including mutual funds, stocks, bonds, exchange traded products, unit investment trusts, annuities and alternative investments.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Merk Investments LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The firm was founded by Alexander “Axel” Merk in 2000. Merk Investments provides discretionary investment advice to registered investment companies and a closed-end fund.

Mercer Advisors, Inc. engages in the provision of a wealth management solutions. It offers financial planning, investment management, estate planning, tax planning, and corporate trustee. The company was founded by Howard Rochestie, Gene Dongieux, and Kendrick Mercer in 1985 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History operates as non-profit organization, which exhibits regional natural history. Its collections include anthropology, invertebrate zoology, library and archives, vertebrate zoology, and antique prints. The company was founded by William Leon Dawson in 1916 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA.

George J. Harris & Associates provides financial services. The company is headquartered in New Windsor, NY.

Brown & Brown of Tennessee, Inc. provides insurance brokerage services. It specializes in private client group, collector & classic cars, umbrella & excess liability, yacht & watercraft, valuable articles and collectibles and recreational vehicles. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN.

AHC Advisors, Inc. provides investment advice. The company was founded by Craig Larsen and is headquartered in St. Charles, IL.

Beacon Pointe Advisors LLC (Beacon Pointe) is the asset management subsidiary of Beacon Pointe Advisors Holdings LLC, headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The firm was founded in 2002 by Matthew Cooper, Shannon Eusey, Mollie Rosing, Douglas Allison, Felix Lin, and Garth Flint, and is ultimately held by KKR North America XIII (Polyphony) Blocker LLC. Beacon Pointe offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment and non-investment-related consulting services and investment advisory services to institutional and individual clients.

Lido Advisors LLC (Lido) is an independent, SEC-registered wealth advisory firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded by Gregory Kushner in 1999 as Lido Advisors, Inc. Lido creates bespoke investment and wealth management strategies for a range of high-net-worth individuals and families.

Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC (WFCS) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was founded 1852 and formerly known as Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. They are a subsidiary of Wachovia Securities Financial Holdings LLC, a non-bank indirect subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC), a financial and bank holding company. Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. WFCS provides investment advisory services to individuals, pension or profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates or charitable organizations, corporations or other business entities, governmental entities and educational institutions, as well as banks or thrift institutions. The firm also acts as portfolio manager for certain wrap fee advisory programs.