Erik J. Sens

Allspring Funds Management LLC (AFM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm was founded as Wells Fargo Funds Management LLC (WFFM) in 2001 to succeed the former mutual fund advisory responsibilities of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. In November 2021, Wells Fargo & Co. sells its asset management business, which includes WFFM and certain affiliates, to a third-party purchaser. As part of the sale, WFFM has changed its name to Allspring Funds Management LLC. AFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. The firm serves as investment adviser for the portfolios of the Allspring Funds. The firm also participates as an investment adviser in several managed account programs offered by other financial institutions to their respective clients.

Allspring Global Investments LLC (Allspring) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to November 1, 2021, the firm was known as Wells Capital Management, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Allspring provides investment management services to mutual funds, private funds, collective investment trusts (CITs), pooled vehicles, and other institutional clients and high net-worth individuals.

McGahan Greene McHugh Capital Management LLC was formed in 1997 after Pacific Telesis and Southwestern Bell Corp. announced their merger to form SBC Communications. The San Francisco-based MGM became a discretionary consultant for SBC Communications, managing SBC's pension assets, including an alternative asset portfolio. The firm also manages portfolios for other institutions and makes private equity investments.

Founded by Stephen Fan in 1996, Fan Asset Management LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Santa Clara, California.

Part of Franklin Resources, Inc., Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. provides fund management services. The private company is based in San Mateo, CA.