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The CAIA Association, a global professional body, pioneers a new era in investment management. At the forefront of the shifting of alternative investment asset classes from 'alternative' to mainstream, CAIA embraces diverse expertise and interdisciplinary knowledge essential for responsible capital allocation and client stewardship. A Member-driven organization representing professionals in more than 100 countries, the organization seeks to prepare investors for a dynamic future, disrupting traditions, creating opportunities, and fostering long-term sustainability. To learn more about the CAIA Association and how to become part of a professional network that is shaping the future of investing, please visit https://caia.org/.

CFA Society North Carolina (CFANC) was established in 1971 to provide education and support to the area’s investment professionals. The CFA NC is one of the world’s largest societies of investment professionals. As of August 2008: CFA NC was ranked #11 in the United States among CFA Institute societies, making our society one of the largest in the nation. CFA NC ranked #20 globally among all CFA Institute societies, again making our society one of the largest internationally. As of September 2009, CFA NC had 938 members.

Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of
outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term
financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Nuveen has $1.3
trillion in assets under management as of 30 Sept 2024 and operations in
27 countries. Its investment specialists offer deep expertise across a
comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a
wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information,
please visit www.nuveen.com.

Swiss Re Insurance-Linked Investment Management Ltd (SRILIM) is a FINMA-regulated manager of collective assets based in Zurich (Switzerland).
It acts as the asset manager for various fund solutions by providing investors access to Swiss Re's global portfolio of natural catastrophe reinsurance risks.

Founded in 2004, Absolute Investment Advisers
LLC provides
investment strategies with unique sources of risk and return. Strategies
include a long/short fund comprised of exchange traded closed-end funds, a
one-of-a-kind secondaries
fund that provides liquidity to retail oriented alternative investments and a
convertible arbitrage mutual fund.   Visit www.absoluteadvisers.com for
additional information.

Adams Street Partners is a global private markets investment manager with investments in more than 30 countries across five continents. The firm is 100% employee-owned and has $62 billion in assets under management across primary, secondary, growth equity, credit, and co-investment strategies. Adams Street strives to generate actionable investment insights across market cycles by drawing on over 50 years of private markets experience, proprietary intelligence, and trusted relationships.  Adams Street has offices in Austin, Beijing, Boston, Chicago, London, Menlo Park, Munich, New York, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney, Tokyo, and Toronto. adamsstreetpartners.com

Inspira Financial provides health, wealth, retirement, and benefits solutions that strengthen and simplify the health and wealth journey. As a custodian, our decades of experience in alternative assets positions investment sponsors, advisers, and investors to capitalize on emerging market trends and unique opportunities. From alternative assets such as private equity and real estate to traditional assets, we collaborate with you to find the right solution for your custody needs.

Northleaf Capital Partners is a global private markets investment firm with US$25 billion in private equity, private credit and infrastructure commitments raised to date from public, corporate and multi-employer pension plans, endowments, foundations, financial institutions and family offices. Northleaf’s 250-person team is located in Toronto, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Melbourne, Menlo Park, Montreal, New York and Tokyo. Northleaf sources, evaluates and manages private markets investments globally, with a focus on mid-market companies and assets.