Brian Sipich

Claymore Securities manages investments in ETFs, UITs and closed-end funds. The firm manages investments in ETFs that seek to capitalize on the investment potential of both strategic allocation strategies and broad market exposure for the core of a portfolio. Claymore's ETFs track what the firm believes to be best-in-class index providers. Their ETFs represent both domestic and global portfolios that include a variety of style allocations ranging from large-cap, mid-cap and small-cap equity to broad market, aggregate and short-term bonds, among others. Claymore's ETFs can be purchased through most brokerage accounts and can be bought and sold throughout the day on the AMEX or NYSE Arca. The firm offers over 40 unit investment trusts (UITs) across a variety of asset classes including: (1) domestic equity (2) global equity (3) taxable fixed-income (3) municipal fixed-income (4) theme-based (5) sector-based and (6) multi-asset. Claymore's UITs are each created based on a stated investment objective. The trust sponsor selects the securities for and determines the mandatory life of the trust. Claymore also offers a variety of strategies available through closed-end fund structures. The firm's closed-end funds are listed on the NYSE and encompass a variety of investment strategies for income-oriented investors. These strategies include covered calls, convertible securities, municipal bonds, preferred stocks and equity income portfolios, among others. Though not limited by sector, Claymore tends to invest in the stocks of companies in the finance, energy minerals, non-energy minerals, manufacturing and industrial sectors. The firm invests globally, across all market-caps. Claymore maintains a low turnover rate.

NTI-IM employs a variety of security analysis methods in providing investment advisory services. The firm applies quantitative analysis methodologies in creating overlay investment strategies. Each investment strategy of the firm is managed by a team comprised of portfolio managers and investment analysts. Their asset class capabilities include equity, fixed income, liquidity and asset allocation. Strategy implementation ranges from passive and factor-based quantitative, to fundamental active and multi-manager.

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BMO AM actively manages equity, fixed-income, short duration/cash and asset allocation strategies for their clients. The firm employs a variety of security analysis methods in managing client accounts, including fundamental and quantitative (technical) analysis. They provide advice regarding the following types of securities as part of its principal investment strategies: equity securities, debt securities, commercial paper, municipal securities, government securities, mutual funds, ETFs, futures and options contracts, collateralized loans and private placements.