Richard J. Buoncore is Managing Partner of MAI Capital Management, LLC. Prior to the formation of the firm in 2007, Mr. Buoncore was Managing Partner of BC Investment Partners LLC since 2005. Prior to that, Mr. Buoncore was CEO of Victory Capital Management, a multibillion dollar asset management and mutual fund complex.

Kurt D. Nye, CFA is a Managing Director of MAI Capital Management, LLC. Prior to joining the firm in 2011, Mr. Nye was an Investment Analyst with the Townsend Group where he provided portfolio modeling, investment due diligence, and analytical support to clients since 2010. Previously, Mr. Nye was a Senior Financial Analyst at Capital One where he focused on forecasting and analysis since 2008.

Michael Marrapese, CFA is a Director of the Adviser. Prior to joining the Adviser in 2023, Mr. Marrapese was President of MarketCipher Partners, LLC a registered investment advisor where his responsibilities. included portfolio management, risk management, business development, and operations. Previously, Mr. Marrapese worked at Deutsche Bank on their delta one trading desk and held various positions within prime finance and equity trading.