Michael E. Hoover

Reams Asset Management (RAM) manages core plus, core, global aggregate, intermediate, long duration, low duration, real return (TIPS) and unconstrained fixed-income accounts. All of firm's core plus, core, intermediate, long duration and low duration portfolios are based on the same philosophy and process, allowing them to focus on essentially one model portfolio subject to various constraints, such as maturity or quality, rather than managing different products utilizing a variety of approaches. RAM manages an absolute return product that seeks to identify and evaluate relative value opportunities in all sectors of the fixed-income market and select the 'best ideas' for use in their absolute return portfolios. In addition, the firm manages a real return product with the objective of preserving purchasing power and providing the benefits of diversification through the use of inflation-protected securities. RAM utilizes a core portfolio of US TIPS and opportunistically augments real returns with other inflation-linked securities and bond alternatives.

Scout is an active investment manager who applies bottom-up, repeatable processes that aim to generate positive alpha by applying research-based insights and analysis to portfolio construction. The firm's equity investment teams employ distinct investment philosophies and processes to achieve long-term capital appreciation objectives that are consistent with client goals. They focus on quality, identifying companies that have sound fundamentals, favorable growth prospects, competitive advantages and savvy management teams.