John Edward LaForge

Ned Davis Research, Inc. (NDR) is an institutional investment research firm headquartered in Nokomis, Florida. The firm was founded by Ned Davis in 1980. They are wholly owned by Delinian Holdings US LLC, which is ultimately owned by Delinian Ltd. in Great Britain. NDR produces and publishes independent financial research and offers customized research services. The firm markets its research globally, primarily to registered investment advisers, brokerage firms, asset management firms, hedge funds, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other types of institutional investors. Their approach combines both fundamental and technical research disciplines.

FA Asset Management, Inc. is the asset management subsidiary of First Albany Companies Inc. (NASDAQ: FACT) The firm, headquartered in New York City, provides investment management services to institutions, financial advisors and high net worth individuals.

Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. (VIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS).The firm was originally formed in 1975 as Phoenix Investment Counsel, Inc. They completed a spin-off in 2009 to become independent of the Phoenix Companies. VIA serves as investment adviser to the Virtus mutual funds and closed-end funds.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

Phoenix Investment Partners Ltd. provides investment management services. The firm provides institutional investment management services to corporations, public and pension funds, endowments, foundations and insurance companies. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Hartford, CT.

Founded by Ned Davis in 1980, Ned Davis Research, Inc. (NDR) is an independent institutional investment research firm and registered investment advisor located in Venice, Florida. The firm is a subsidiary of Euromoney Institutional Investor Holdings, Inc., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC. NDR produces and publishes independent financial research and offers customized research services (i.e., investment advisory services). The firm markets the research primarily to registered investment advisors, brokerage firms, asset management firms, and other types of corporations. They also market to pension and profit-sharing plans.