Geode Capital Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser founded in 2001, providing global investment solutions across multiple asset classes. The firm offers discretionary investment advisory and sub-advisory services for equity, commodity, and options strategies for funds and client accounts. Geode manages separate accounts, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds for U.S. and non-U.S. taxable and tax-exempt clients, primarily institutions. As of December 31, 2024, Geode had discretionary assets under management of $1.38 trillion. The firm's investment strategies include equity index investment strategies, options-based strategies, and passive and active commodity strategies. Geode's fee structure ranges from 0.01% to 0.75% based on the investment strategy and net asset levels. Geode does not charge performance-based fees and exercises investment discretion for client accounts. The firm has established policies and procedures to ensure fair and equitable treatment of all client accounts. Geode also provides information on its voting policies, brokerage practices, and privacy notice regarding the collection and sharing of personal information. Clients can contact Geode to limit sharing of personal information or for any inquiries.

Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC is an investment advisory firm established in 1994, operating as a Delaware limited liability company and a subsidiary of Brighthouse Financial, Inc. The firm serves as the investment adviser for participants in the asset allocation program under Marquis Portfolios variable annuity contracts. Clients have the responsibility to select and manage their investment portfolios from twenty available models based on risk tolerance and return potential. The firm does not charge fees for the asset allocation service, but clients bear costs associated with their investments. Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC manages client assets under the Marquis program on a non-discretionary basis, totaling approximately $1.39 billion as of February 28, 2023. The firm follows asset allocation strategies to optimize investment options and reduce volatility, with models designed to maximize returns. Clients are advised to carefully review prospectuses for detailed information on investment portfolios. The firm's personnel are permitted to engage in personal securities trading under restrictions outlined in the Brighthouse Funds and BIA Joint Code of Ethics. Brighthouse Investment Advisers, LLC does not review individual client accounts but periodically reviews asset allocation models and may recommend changes based on market conditions or portfolio performance. The firm does not have authority to vote client securities held under the Marquis program.

Advent International, L.p. is a financial advisory firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. It currently has approximately $91,674,441,516 of assets under management and employs about 236 people. Advent International, L.p. uses a fee structure of a percentage of assets under your management, fixed fees and performance-based fees.

Income Research + Management (IR+M) is a Boston-based investment adviser firm established in 1987, specializing in managing US fixed income portfolios for various clients, including institutions, foundations, municipalities, private funds, and high net worth individuals. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services, focusing on US fixed income strategies. IR+M does not participate in wrap fee programs and manages over $108 billion on a discretionary basis as of December 31, 2024. For fee structure, IR+M charges management fees based on factors such as client type, portfolio size, and investment strategy. The firm may waive minimum account sizes at its discretion. As of the date of the brochure, IR+M does not have any performance-based fees in place. The firm follows a disciplined bottom-up investment approach, focusing on credit, structure, and price characteristics in security selection. IR+M's investment philosophy aims to provide attractive returns while managing risks associated with the fixed income market. IR+M does not engage in performance-based fees at present but may consider such arrangements in the future, subject to regulatory requirements. The firm manages portfolios side-by-side for affiliated entities and private investment funds, aiming to treat all portfolios fairly and equally. IR+M's brokerage practices prioritize best execution and broker selection based on factors like financial stability, execution quality, and market expertise. The firm does not have soft dollar relationships and does not use directed brokerage arrangements extensively. Additionally, IR+M has policies in place to address errors, custody arrangements, investment discretion, and voting client securities. The firm has no financial commitments impairing its ability to meet client obligations and has not been involved in any bankruptcy proceedings.

Bracebridge Capital, LLC is a financial advisory firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. It currently has approximately $71,843,486,535 of assets under management and employs about 144 people. Bracebridge Capital, LLC uses a fee structure of a percentage of assets under your management and performance-based fees.

Ta Associates is a financial advisory firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. It currently has approximately $59,308,980,333 of assets under management and employs about 240 people. Ta Associates uses a fee structure of a percentage of assets under your management and carried interest.

Newton Investment Management North America is a financial advisory firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. It currently has approximately $47,103,808,016 of assets under management and employs about 175 people. Newton Investment Management North America uses a fee structure of a percentage of assets under your management, fixed fees and performance-based fees.

Natixis Advisors, LLC is a financial advisory firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. It currently has approximately $46,233,819,443 of assets under management and employs about 433 people. Natixis Advisors, LLC uses a fee structure of a percentage of assets under your management, fixed fees and a percentage of wrap sponsor fees..

Adage Capital Management, L.P. is a Boston-based firm established in 2001 by managing directors Bob Atchinson and Phill Gross. The firm specializes in providing investment advisory services to its sole client, Adage Capital Partners, L.P. (ACP), a private investment fund. Adage Capital Management does not manage separate accounts and primarily focuses on industry-specific portfolios managed by analyst/portfolio manager teams. The firm's investment strategy involves long positions, leverage, short sales, derivatives, and investments in U.S. and non-U.S. equity securities. ACP investors are limited partners who share gains and losses proportionally to their investment. The minimum investment in ACP is typically $10,000,000, but this amount can be reduced at the firm's discretion. Adage Capital Management has net assets under discretionary management of $46,412,475,712 as of December 31, 2024. The firm is a fiduciary and has investment discretion over ACP's assets. Adage Capital Management does not participate in wrap fee programs and charges management fees paid directly by ACP quarterly in advance. The firm has a Code of Ethics in place, a proxy voting policy, and participates in class actions related to ACP's holdings. Adage Capital Management has not faced any financial difficulties or bankruptcy petitions in the past ten years.