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Martin is a member of the Leadership Team and managing director of the International Equity team. Martin has previous investment experience, including positions in equity research and portfolio management. Prior to joining the firm or its predecessor, he was a portfolio manager with National City Corporation. Martin received a B.A. in international relations from Cornell University, graduating magna cum laude, and an M.B.A. in international business and a J.D. from George Washington University. Martin speaks fluent German and French.

Bernie is Founder, President and Chief Investment Officer of Polaris Capital Management, LLC, a Boston-based global and international value equity firm that manages the value portion of Allegiant’s International Equity Fund. He sets strategy, generates investment ideas and has final decision-making authority over security selection. His career includes MDT Advisers, Inc., where he managed a $40 million ERISA portfolio component; Freedom Capital Management Corporation, where he was vice president and portfolio manager and where he continues to subadvise the Freedom International Fund; and Horn & Company, which he founded as an investment counseling firm for individuals, trusts and tax qualified accounts and where he established the Global Value Limited and the Thrift Investors Limited partnerships. Bernie holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Northeastern University, an M.S. in Management from the Alfred P. Sloan School of Management at M.I.T. and is a member of the Bank Analysts Association of Boston.

Sumanta is Vice President and Assistant Portfolio Manager at Polaris Capital Management, LLC. He conducts research and fundamental and quantitative analysis of potential investment opportunities. He also manages the Polaris Global Valuation Model, on an ongoing basis. His prior professional experience includes equity research at Delta Partners of Boston and a four-year tenure as an officer on the Securities and Exchange Board of India. Sumanta earned a B.S. degree from North Bengal University, holds a diploma in Business Finance from the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India, as well as an M.S. in Finance from Boston College and an M.B.A. from Calcutta University.

Ralph, president and CIO, is responsible for managing GE Asset Management International Equity operations. He joined GE in 1991 to develop GEAM’s International Equity philosophy and approach. He is a member of GEAM’s Asset Allocation Committee. Prior to joining GE, Ralph was the portfolio manager for Wausau Insurance Company’s Retirement Trust and a global portfolio manager for Templeton International. A CFA charterholder, he has served as a member of numerous professional and civic boards and committees. Ralph earned a B.S. in economics and an M.S. in finance from the University of Wisconsin.

Brian is Senior Vice President with GE Asset Management Limited and Portfolio Manager for the International Equity portfolio. In addition, he is the research analyst for various sectors including Commercial Services & Supplies, Building Products, Construction & Engineering, and Transportation. He has 31 years of investment experience, 12 years in London and 19 years in the U.S. Before joining GE Asset Management, he worked for Fiduciary Trust Company International in both London and New York. Prior to Fiduciary Trust, he was an Analyst and Fund Manager with the Legal & General Group in London. He received a BSc (Honours) in Mathematics/Statistics from the University of Leeds and is an Associate of the Institute of Actuaries.

Michael is co-CIO for International Equities at GE Asset Management and a portfolio manager for the International Equity and Europe Equity portfolios. He also shares research responsibilities for commercial banks. He joined GE Asset Management in 1991 after completing GE's Financial Management Program. While at GEAM, Michael has held a series of portfolio management and analyst roles in London and Stamford. Prior to GE, he worked for Monarch Capital Corporation as a financial analyst. Michael has a B.S. in finance from Western New England College and an M.B.A. from Fordham University. He is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Jonathan is a senior vice president and portfolio manager for the International Equity portfolio. He joined GE Asset Management in 2001 and has worked in the investment industry for over 30 years. Prior to joining GEAM, Jonathan was a director of international equity at Merrill Lynch & Co. in New York, and previously was a director at Creditanstalt International Advisors, a Central European investment advisor. Jonathan was educated in England.

Paul is a senior vice president and portfolio manager with GE Asset Management Incorporated for the International Equity, Europe Equity, and Metals and Mining portfolios. Paul also has research coverage for the Metals and Mining sector. Paul has a B.A. in finance from Michigan State University and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.