FUNDQUEST INC.

FundQuest Incorporated is a registered investment advisor based in Boston, MA. FundQuest Inc. is a leading provider of managed account programs, overlay portfolio management, mutual funds, institutional asset management, and investment consulting to RIAs, independent advisors, broker-dealers, banks, and trust organizations. FundQuest Inc.'s services are employed by more than 100 financial advisory firms. Since 1993, FundQuest Inc. has delivered innovative and flexible open architecture investmen... t solutions. FundQuest Inc. distinguishes itself from the FundQuest businesses in Europe (France and the United Kingdom) by its focus on TAMP (Turnkey Asset Management Provider), whereas the European businesses are more focused on advisory and funds of funds management. This transaction will have no impact on the European activities of the FundQuest businesses. FundQuest Inc. is part of BNP Paribas Investment Partners which has assets under management and advice of $777 billion (June 30, 2011). FundQuest Inc. and BNP Paribas Investment Partners are both part of BNP Paribas, one of the world's largest financial services firms, which has been named one of the most stable global financial institutions by Global Finance magazine.More