Drawing on the family legacy, I believe our efforts spark a virtuous circle: the ongoing success of our business allows us to invest even more in citizenship endeavors, which in turn enhances our reputation and supports our ability to sustain our growth. It is in the spirit of positive social impact and sustainable business performance that I introduce Guggenheim Partners’ inaugural Impact Report. This report highlights many of the positive investments we have made and the engagements our people have led in 2015 through the first half of 2016. These results are a testament to all our employees, but I want to thank and recognize the commitment of our Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity and Inclusion teams. Their leadership has opened the doors to greater impact for our employees and many others. On behalf of our CEO Mark Walter, our Managing Partners, and other leaders of Guggenheim, I appreciate all that Guggenheim Partners’ employees do every day to deliver results for our clients and to make a difference in the world. We will continue to act as stewards and agents of positive, scalable social change and to focus on creating a diverse, inclusive, performance-oriented culture—this is the Guggenheim way. Respectfully,
Peter Lawson-Johnston II Managing Partner
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