Janney Montgomery Scott LLC is a leading financial services firm dedicated to putting client needs first. We are committed to providing individuals, families, businesses, and institutions with tailored financial advice to help reach their personal or business goals. We focus on building strong relationships supported by a foundation of trust and performance. With a history of strength and stability, an ability to execute, and a culture of service and collaboration, we continue to deliver on our mission of offering the highest standard of success in financial relationships. Janney is a wholly-owned, independently operated subsidiary of The Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company, a Fortune 1000 company. Janney is a member of the New York Stock Exchange, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation.

New Jersey Resources (NYSE: NJR) is a Fortune 1000 company that, through its subsidiaries, provides safe and reliable natural gas and clean energy services, including transportation, distribution, asset management and home services. NJR is composed of five primary businesses: •New Jersey Natural Gas, NJR’s principal subsidiary, operates and maintains over 7,400 miles of natural gas transportation and distribution infrastructure to serve over half a million customers in New Jersey’s Monmouth, Ocean and parts of Morris, Middlesex and Burlington counties. •NJR Clean Energy Ventures invests in, owns and operates solar and onshore wind projects with a total capacity of more than 300 megawatts, providing residential and commercial customers with low-carbon solutions. •NJR Energy Services manages a diversified portfolio of natural gas transportation and storage assets and provides physical natural gas services and customized energy solutions to its customers across North America. •NJR Midstream serves customers from local distributors and producers to electric generators and wholesale marketers through its 50 percent equity ownership in the Steckman Ridge natural gas storage facility and its 20 percent equity interest in the PennEast Pipeline Project. •NJR Home Services provides service contracts as well as heating, central air conditioning, water heaters, standby generators and other indoor and outdoor comfort products to residential homes throughout New Jersey. NJR and its more than 1,000 employees are committed to helping customers save energy and money by promoting conservation and encouraging efficiency through Conserve to Preserve® and initiatives such as The SAVEGREEN Project® and The Sunlight Advantage®. Download our free NJR investor relations app for iPad, iPhone and Android. For NJR's social media community guidelines, please visit bit.ly/NJRSocial.

We believe every client is a universe of one. Our commitment to clients is guided by our values and driven by the pursuit of excellence. Privately owned and independent, our innovation and unparalleled commitment to our clients have made us a trusted partner for more than 65 years. To read our social media terms of use, visit: https://bit.ly/3PXx7ok

At PFM, we believe that, in a changing world, doing meaningful work is more important than ever. Our financial advisors and consultants partner with clients large and small to transform their world. Beyond superior financial advice, we offer tailored creative consultation that empowers, mobilizes and educates—which, in turn, ensures sustainable outcomes. Simply put, we provide visionaries the lens to a brighter future. *Disclosures* PFM is the marketing name for a group of affiliated companies providing a range of services. All services are provided through separate agreements with each company. This material is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide specific advice or a specific recommendation. Financial advisory services are provided by PFM Financial Advisors LLC, registered municipal advisors with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) under the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010. Swap advisory services are provided by PFM Swap Advisors LLC which is registered as a municipal advisor with both the MSRB and SEC under the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, and as a commodity trading advisor with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Additional applicable regulatory information is available upon request. Consulting services are provided through PFM Group Consulting LLC. PFM’s financial modeling platform for strategic forecasting is provided through PFM Solutions LLC. A web-based platform for municipal bond information is provided through Munite LLC. For more information regarding PFM’s services or entities, please visit www.pfm.com.

Willowbridge Associates Inc. is an asset management company that seeks to deliver long-term capital appreciation investment strategies to clients. The firm was established in 1988 by Mr. Philip Yang and trades across discretionary global macro, systematic, and equity based strategies. The firm’s proprietary investment research and dynamic, integrated risk management framework enable it to manage portfolios on behalf of sophisticated investors. The firm is headquartered in New Jersey.

Founded in 1949 and located in Philadelphia, Cooke & Bieler, L.P. is an independent investment management firm dedicated to providing exceptional service for a broad base of institutional clients, both domestic and international. With a focus on fundamental research and a long-term investment horizon, the firm seeks to identify high quality, low risk investment opportunities in the value equity universe. As of March 31, 2023, the firm had $10.7 billion in assets under management across six value strategies. This information should not be construed as presenting investment advice and, furthermore, Cooke & Bieler, L.P. may not be registered or qualified to give investment advice in all jurisdictions in the U.S. Any opinions expressed by LinkedIn users, either on this page or elsewhere, are those of the persons submitting the comments or posts and do not represent the views of Cooke & Bieler, L.P. or its management.

Clark Capital Management Group is a family and employee owned independent asset management firm providing institutional-quality investment solutions to individual investors, corporations, foundations, and retirement plans. Clark Capital Management Group strives to deliver premium investment solutions, innovative strategies and techniques and superior service to successful financial advisors and their clients. We believe this allows advisors to focus on their most valuable role: understanding their clients’ needs and helping them achieve financial security. We seek to partner with only the most experienced and knowledgeable financial advisors. Our Navigator Investment Solutions are tailored to the unique requirements of high net worth individuals, corporations, foundations, and retirement plans.

Independence Realty Trust ("IRT"​) (NYSE MKT: IRT) is a publicly traded real estate investment trust (REIT) which owns and manages communities containing more than 38,000 apartment homes in the Southeast and Midwest regions of the United States. It is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, Chicago, IL, and Irvine CA, with over 900 employees nationally. We strive to provide our residents with the best place to live and our employees the best place to work, which is inherent in our company’s beliefs.

ZAIS Group is an investment management company focused on specialized credit strategies.

Lubert Adler, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an institutional real estate investment manager primarily focused on creating a portfolio of cash flowing rental assets, diversified across asset types and markets within the United States. With over 25 years of investment and acquisition experience – totaling over $9B of equity invested in over $25B of real estate assets – Lubert Adler has cultivated an extensive network of strategic operating partners across the country, leveraging their local market knowledge, together with Lubert Adler’s underwriting expertise to help maximize value. Lubert Adler combines long-term market knowledge and a fiduciary mindset, with a culture of partnership and transparency. Our team works in close cooperation with a carefully cultivated nationwide network of operating partners to focus on attractive risk-adjusted returns to our investment partners while safeguarding their capital.

CAXTON ALTERNATIVE MANAGEMENT LP is an investment banking company based out of 731 ALEXANDER RD, Princeton, New Jersey, United States.

The Concord Advisory Group, Ltd. is an independently owned investment consulting firm with over $35 billion in assets under advisory. Established in 1988 Concord provides objective investment consulting services including; investment policy development, asset allocation studies, investment manager searches, on-going manager due diligence, and cost analysis. Concords clients include mid-size corporations, foundations, endowments, healthcare, and religious organizations. Located in Princeton, NJ Concord currently employs 32 associates consisting of investment consultants, analysts, research associates and administrative personnel. Concord provides strategic advice to institutions that want to improve the results of their investment programs. Our consulting services empower organization’s internal staff, investment committee and board members to become more efficient. Our consultants help clients navigate the complexities of today’s investment markets. Superior knowledge and experience allows our staff to engineer forward-looking investment strategies. Exceptional investment programs do not happen by accident. They require the fusion of sound governance, strategy and execution. Concord accepts no compensation from financial institutions. The only product we sell is non-conflicted professional advice.