Aired 07/12/08 Matt Rice joined DiMeo Schneider & Associates in January of 2001 and is a Principal and DiMeo Schneider & Associates Chief Research Officer. As Chief Research Officer, Matt spearheads DiMeo Schneider & Associates efforts in the areas of capital market analysis & forecasts, investment strategy, asset allocation & portfolio rebalancing modeling and alternative investments. He is also a member of the DiMeo Schneider & Associates, L.L.C.’s investment committee which sets investment policy, establishes the framework for asset allocation and approves investment managers. In 2004, he co-authored The Practical Guide to Managing Nonprofit Assets (John Wiley & Sons). In his role as Senior Consultant, Matt advises a number of corporate and non-profit clients. Matt received a BA in Economics from Northwestern University, is a CFA Charterholder (Chartered Financial Analyst), a CIMA (Certified Investment Management Analyst), a CIMC (Certified Investment Management Consultant), and earned an Alternative Investment Certificate from the Wharton School of Business & IMCA. He currently serves on the Board of Directors and is the Treasurer of the N-Club, Northwestern University letter-winners’ alumni organization. DiMeo Schneider & Associates, L.L.C. provides impartial investment consulting services to retirement plan sponsors, institutions, nonprofit organizations and wealthy families. Founded May 1, 1995 and based in downtown Chicago, DiMeo Schneider & Associates, L.L.C. takes great pride in providing conflict-free advice grounded in solid research and leading-edge analytical capability. As of 3/31/08, assets under advisement are approximately $25 billion.