Allstate Investment Management Company

Allstate Investment Management Company (AIMCO) is a Registered Investment Advisor established in 1987. AIMCO provides investment advisory services to various entities, including pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm conducts research on the economy, industries, and markets to manage client investments according to their policies. AIMCO offers investment strategies such as long-term purchases, short-term purchases, and trading across a range of securities. The firm may retain sub-advisers and oversees their work. AIMCO has discretionary authority over client assets, with clients able to set parameters in the Investment Management Agreement. The firm does not charge affiliate-sponsored retirement plans for advisory services and negotiates fees with clients, including base management fees and incentive fees for certain investment vehicles. AIMCO's investment professionals are compensated based on total portfolio performance and individual reviews, aiming to avoid conflicts of interest. The firm's Code of Ethics and Operating Manual guide employees on personal trading and potential conflicts of interest. AIMCO does not make soft-dollar payments to broker-dealers and aggregates orders for best execution. The firm reviews client portfolios regularly and has custody of certain clients' funds and securities, complying with the Custody Rule. Proxy voting for client securities is typically delegated to Glass Lewis & Co. AIMCO's financial information is stable, with no known impairments to meeting client commitments.