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1 Leading Edge The Optimal Choice

2 2 Our Value Proposition WHO WE ARE Leading Edge Investment Advisors, LLC ( LEIA ) founded in August 2005 as a Manager-of-Managers is an SEC registered investment advisor, and a minority employee-owned firm consisting of an experienced and knowledgeable team of professionals committed to the emerging manager arena. LEIA investment professionals pioneered the first fund of emerging managers in 1990, and expanded the use of emerging managers across all asset classes. Prior firms included, the team has managed over 40 emerging manager programs over 20 years. OUR STRENGTHS Regularly updated, proprietary research on emerging manager performance trends and capabilities. Research is supported by the most comprehensive proprietary emerging manager database in the industry, with coverage of over 1,500 firms. OUR ADVANTAGE Advanced, proprietary fund-of-funds construction processes developed and refined over 20 years, resulting in optimal results for clients. OUR REPUTATION OUR LOCATION Integrity and commitment, with strong focus on performance. San Francisco, California

3 3 Investment Philosophy Leading Edge Investment Advisors diligently pursues innovation in research and investment technology to define how managers are discovered, evaluated and selected. We believe smaller, specialized managers are more innovative than their larger peers, thus producing better risk-adjusted performance. This belief is based on our long-term, ongoing proprietary research, as well as our history of quantifying and confirming characteristics that make managers competitive*. The best way to capitalize on the performance potential of these managers is through optimized, risk-managed investment programs. * Seven Attributes of Great Performing Managers, Emerging Manager Focus, Published May 2007

4 4 Investment Philosophy Great managers possess the following attributes: 1. Specialize in a single product or discipline (leads to an informational edge) 2. Concentrate their portfolios (stock, industry, themes, factor bets) based on their informational edge 3. Adheres to capacity and size limits 4. Systematically and objectively measure how they add value* 5. Are honest admit and learn from their mistakes* 6. Constantly refine and improve their process* 7. Understands and takes sufficient calculated risks * These attributes are observable only by interviews and onsite visits

5 Presented or Published Results 5 Proprietary Research EMERGING MANAGER RESEARCH HISTORY Internal Research Manager Performance Internal Research Studies - NTGA O N G O I N G R E S E A R C H U P D A T E S o NTGA EM Symposium 03 o NTGA White Paper 03 o OPAL Conference 07 o AAAIM Conference New York 09 o OPAL Conference 04 o AAAIM Conference Los Angeles 08 o NTGA EM Symposium 05 o OPAL Conference 05 o OPAL Conference 06 o CalSTRS / CalPERS Diversity Conference 06 o AAAIM Conference Washington 11 o OPAL Conference 10 o AAAIM Conference San Francisco 10 o OPAL Conference 12 o OPAL Conference 13 o AAAIM Conference San Francisco 13 Evolving Research Scope Performance Comparison (AUM, Style) Quantifiable Metrics (Size, Ownership, PM Preference Non-Quantifiable Experience (Assessed Measures)

6 6 Organizational Overview Leading Edge is 100% Employee and Minority-Owned Clayton C. Jue, CFA President & Chief Executive Officer 28 Years of Experience Chris W. Fong, CFA Executive Vice President 27 Years of Experience Investment and Research Operations and Compliance Client Service and Marketing CLAYTON C. JUE, CFA* President & CEO 28 Years of Experience CAROLYN DIAZ ROBERTS* Senior VP, Investments 30 Years of Experience CHRIS W. FONG, CFA* Executive Vice President 27 Years of Experience RICK A. YAMAMOTO* Senior Advisor 36 Years of Experience SUSAN M. WILLIAMSEN* Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer 23 Years of Experience GINGER Z. LOMBARDI Portfolio Administrator 18 Years of Experience AMY C. GEE, CPA Chief Financial Officer 23 Years of Experience JANE M. ARROZAL Executive Assistant 7 Years of Experience DANI J. MCLEOD* Senior VP, Director of Business Development and Client Service 35 Years of Experience VICKY W. LAU, CFA* VP & Senior Research Analyst 15 Years of Experience A. HENRY LU* AVP & Senior Research Analyst 25 Years of Experience ROBERT M. SCHROEDL Data Analyst 2 Years of Experience OUTSOURCED SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCES LEGAL AUDITOR * Worked together at previous firms

7 7 Culture & Community Leading Edge is a certified MBE and HUB MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) California Public Utilities Commission HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) North Carolina Statewide Uniform Certification Leading Edge team of professionals exemplify diversity through Background and Experience Ethnicity Gender Leading Edge professionals participate in external forums which promote diversity Board Membership and Representation Investment Education Industry Conferences

8 8 Why LEIA? Capabilities and Competitive Edge Direct Experience Skilled professionals; more than 3 market cycles Cohesive team, shared history of working together effectively Structured over 40 emerging manager programs over 20 years* Funded over 90 managers first institutional account for many firms* Exceptional Knowledge Unique knowledge of managers Exclusive focus on what makes a manager special Wide network of industry contacts Rigorous due diligence Innovation Proprietary research Leading edge investment technology Proprietary manager database and investment process Emphasis on an optimal balance of risk and performance * Includes tenure at prior firms.

9 9 Disclosure This presentation is intended only for the exclusive benefit and use of prospects and clients. The information in this presentation reflects prevailing market conditions and our judgment as of this date, which are subject to change. In preparing this presentation, we have relied upon and assumed without independent verification, the accuracy and completeness of all information available from public sources. To find out more about Leading Edge, you may or contact us: LEADING EDGE INVESTMENT ADVISORS, LLC 50 CALIFORNIA STREET, SUITE 2320 SAN FRANCISCO, CA