Philip H. Brown II

Mr. Brown has over 35 years of investment experience. He is a founder and managing partner at StoneRidge Investment Partners. His responsibilities include equity portfolio management, and, as a sector specialist, he is responsible for research and stock selection for the Financial and Utilities sectors. In addition to being one of the founding members and the President of Meridian Investment Company, Mr. Brown maintained portfolio management and sector analytical responsibilities and was heavily involved in new business development. Prior to joining Meridian in 1984, Mr. Brown served as the Chief Investment Officer at Central Penn National Bank; Portfolio Manager at Glenmede Trust Company; and Director of Research at Schmidt, Roberts & Parke. Mr. Brown received his B.S. and M.B.A. from the University of Maine. Mr. Brown is a member of the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts, Financial Analysts Federation of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Securities Association, as well as a member of the Finance, Audit and Compensation Committees at Crozer Keystone Health System and a member of its Board of Directors.