The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. The company is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has more than $23 trillion in assets under custody and administration, more than $1.1 trillion in assets under management and services $12 trillion in outstanding debt. Additional information is available at bnymellon.com.

Houlihan Smith & Company, Inc is a leading independent financial advisory and investment banking firm. Backed by years of experience, Houlihan provides comprehensive valuation services for several of the largest asset managers around the world. We understand the fair value complexities involved with all asset classes, especially Level 3 securities. The sophistication of our reports and the high level of transparency in our methodologies ensure a deliverable that is well accepted by clients and their auditors.

KOGER, Inc., the leading developer of vertically integrated software solutions for fund administrators, advisors, and asset/hedge fund managers, offers powerful Transfer Agency Systems for automation of the back-office. Decades of expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and almost $1 trillion on our platforms prove Koger is committed to robust, scalable, and customizable solutions.

Sterling Valuation Group, Inc. ("Sterling") recognizes that Hedge Fund managers are responding to regulatory changes affecting Hedge Funds, with the trend towards greater transparency, and to investor concerns over internal valuation practices and procedures. To assist Hedge Fund managers, Sterling provides independent valuations of a broad range of Hedge Fund strategies using sophisticated industry-standard pricing models. In addition to its internal resources, Sterling consults with a diverse team of professionals, including external academic advisors with specific product or industry expertise, to assist in valuing Hedge Fund investments. Sterling specializes in serving the Hedge Fund industry, and therefore is familiar with a broad range of Hedge Fund strategies. In addition, Sterling's valuation opinions are considered independent as Sterling does not have any interest in the underlying investment transactions or the parties to the investments. Download Sterling Valuation brochure here.

PricewaterhouseCoopers, a global leader in serving the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry, has extensive experience in working with companies on industry-specific strategic, operational and financial issues. Our services include assurance, tax and advisory services. Our advisory practice works with clients to address a broad range of performance and process improvement, compliance and risk management challenges in the areas of R&D, manufacturing, and sales and marketing. For more information, visit our website at