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DoubleLine Capital LP
DoubleLine was founded in 2009 by Jeffrey Gundlach. We are an independent, employee-owned money management firm. The firm offers a wide array of investment strategies run by an experienced team of portfolio managers that has worked together for many years, employing active risk management, in-depth research, and innovative product solutions. DoubleLine’s business is concentrated in Mutual Funds, Hedge Funds, Separate accounts, UCITs and ETFs with over $135 billion in assets under management as of June 31, 2020 including fixed income, equities, and multi-strategy capabilities. For more information please contact info@doubleline.com or visit one of our websites at doubleline.com or doublelinefunds.com.
Guggenheim Investments
Guggenheim Investments is the global asset management and investment advisory division of Guggenheim Partners, with more than $209 billion1 in total assets across fixed income, equity, and alternative strategies. We focus on the return and risk needs of insurance companies, corporate and public pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations, consultants, wealth managers, and high-net-worth investors. Our 300+ investment professionals perform rigorous research to understand market trends and identify undervalued opportunities in areas that are often complex and underfollowed. This approach to investment management has enabled us to deliver innovative strategies providing diversification opportunities and attractive long-term results. 1 Guggenheim Investments assets under management are as of 6.30.2019. The assets include leverage of $11.2bn for assets under management. Guggenheim Investments represents the following affiliated investment management businesses of Guggenheim Partners, LLC: Guggenheim Partners Investment Management, LLC, Security Investors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Investment Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Funds Distributors, LLC, GS GAMMA Advisors, LLC, Guggenheim Partners Europe Limited, and Guggenheim Partners India Management.
MetLife Investment Management
MetLife Investment Management (MIM) enables insurance companies to leverage the 150-year history of our parent, MetLife, Inc., and partner together to invest on their behaves. MIM has a long track record of investing for insurance companies globally; we combine this experience with a client-centric approach and deep asset class expertise. Focused on managing private debt, real estate and public fixed income, we aim to create customized portfolio solutions across the risk spectrum, including income oriented, constrained portfolios as well as total return strategies. We listen first, strategize second, and collaborate constantly to meet clients’ long-term investment objectives. We are institutional, but far from typical.
MFS
MFS is a global investment manager with capabilities spanning all major asset classes, serving institutional investors and consultants for more than 40 years. The firm manages US$608 billion for clients across the global (as of 12/31/20). What sets MFS apart from other managers is our commitment to a single purpose: to create long-term value for clients by allocating capital responsibly. Through that sense of responsibility and the strength of our investment platform, we strive to protect our investors' assets and our clients' reputations. Our powerful investment approach combines collective expertise, thoughtful risk management and long-term discipline to uncover investment opportunities that drive sustainable value for investors. We call this Active Intelligence®, and we support it with our distinct culture of shared values and collaboration. That means bringing together teams of diverse thinkers to actively debate ideas, assess material risks and uncover what we believe are the best investment opportunities in the market. As an active, global investment manager with investment and industry professionals located in nine financial centers across five continents, MFS is committed to being a valued partner for plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, intermediaries and consultants worldwide. We help clients meet their financial goals by providing long term focused investment strategies, flexible investment vehicles and perspectives on the financial markets.
Robeco
Robeco is a global asset manager founded in 1929 with headquarters in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and 17 offices worldwide. A leader in sustainable investing since 1995, its unique integration of sustainable as well as fundamental and quantitative research enables the company to offer institutional and private investors an extensive selection of active investment strategies, for a broad range of asset classes. As of September 30, 2021, Robeco had $231 billion (USD) in assets under management, of which $203 billion (USD) is committed to ESG integration. Robeco is a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation Europe N.V. More information is available at www.robeco.com/us.
Credit Suisse Asset Management
Credit Suisse Asset Management (CSAM) leverages Credit Suisse’s global franchise to partner with clients and deliver innovative investment products and solutions worldwide. CSAM offers institutional and individual clients a range of alternative investment products, including commodities, credit investments, real estate, hedge fund strategies, and liquid alternatives. Traditional investment products include multi-asset class solutions, which provide clients with innovative strategies and comprehensive management across asset classes to optimize portfolios with services from funds to fully customized solutions. Other traditional investment strategies include fixed income and equity products, and an indexed solutions business which provide access to a variety of asset classes.
AllianceBernstein L.P.
AllianceBernstein manages $592 billion in assets globally (as of Septmber, 2019) for a diverse group of clients, including insurance companies, whose assets represent roughly one-third of total AUM. After more than 40 years of managing assets on their behalf, we know what matters to insurance companies. Through our high-touch engagement model and dedicated team of insurance experts averaging 27 of investing experience, we work with each insurer to develop the best solution given their unique investment requirements. This consultative approach leverages our extensive insurance-specific expertise and AllianceBernstein’s global market knowledge to deliver investment clarity and better long-term outcomes for our insurance clients.
Principal Global Investors
Partnering with insurance investors is a key strength of Principal Global Investors. From our own insurance company heritage, Principal Global Investors has grown into a global investment manager with more than $500 billion in assets under management, and over 800 institutional clients globally (as of September 30, 2020). 48 of those 800 clients are external insurance companies. They trust Principal Global Investors to manage more than $14.1 billion in assets, ranging from private real estate debt and equity, to specialized debt and equity strategies. We have nearly three decades of insurance investment experience externally and five decades managing the general account for Principal Life.
