Samuel A. Kidston, CFA is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of North & Webster, LLC. Mr Kidston has primary responsibility for managing client portfolios. Mr Kidston is a member of the board of directors at SED International Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:SECX) and Sport-Haley, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SPOR). Prior to founding North & Webster in 2006, Mr Kidston was an equity analyst for the small and mid-cap equity team at BlackRock, Inc. He specialized in analyzing and investing in Financial Services and Energy companies. During his time at BlackRock the small and mid-cap equity assets grew from less than $1 Billion dollars under management to in excess of $6 Billion. Mr. Kidston began his career as an equity analyst at Delphi Management, a $1 Billion value style investment management company. During his time at Delphi Mr. Kidston was a generalist, analyzing and investing in a diverse array of publicly traded securities. Mr Kidston earned a BA degree in Philosophy from Wesleyan University, and has received his Charter as an Investment Analyst from the CFA Institute. He is a member of the Boston Security Analyst Society and the Association of Insurance and Financial Analysts.

James Bussone is a Senior Analyst at North & Webster, LLC. He is responsible for researching and evaluating securities for inclusion in client portfolios. Mr. Bussone was previously employed as a senior equity analyst at Delphi Management, a nationally renowned investment boutique. At Delphi he worked closely with the firm's Portfolio Manager and developed a firm investing discipline which resulted in a solid investing record. Prior to Delphi Management, Mr. Bussone owned and operated J.D.M.R. Distribution. Prior to entering the investment industry Mr Bussone has held financial and analytical positions in the banking and utility industries. Mr. Bussone graduated Cum Laude from Salem State College with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance.