StoneCastle Advisors, LLC (“SCA”) is a registered investment advisor that was organized to originate, invest and manage investments in capital securities issued by community banks. SCA manages investments on behalf of institutional clients seeking long-term, stable income. Since 2003, the SCA has made Tier-I & Tier-II capital investments in approximately 300 community banks, totaling more than $1.8 billion. SCA manages these investments through a variety of structures, including securitization, managed accounts, and private funds. At present, SCA manages approximately $1.2 billion of assets.