<SEC-DOCUMENT>0002000324-24-002133.txt : 20240820
<SEC-HEADER>0002000324-24-002133.hdr.sgml : 20240820
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20240820142015
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0002000324-24-002133
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	N-PX
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20240630
FILED AS OF DATE:		20240820
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240820
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20240820

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			Flaherty & Crumrine PREFERRED & INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000882071
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	
		IRS NUMBER:				954355600
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			MD
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1130

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		N-PX
		SEC ACT:		1940 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	811-06495
		FILM NUMBER:		241224499

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		301 E COLORADO BLVD STE 720
		STREET 2:		C/O FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE INC
		CITY:			PASADENA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			91101
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(626) 795-7300

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		301 COLORADO BLVD STE 800
		STREET 2:		C/O FLAHERTY & CRUMRINE INC
		CITY:			PASADENA
		STATE:			CA
		ZIP:			91101

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	Flaherty & Crumrine PREFERRED INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20050708

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PREFERRED INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920929
</SEC-HEADER>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>N-PX
<SEQUENCE>1
<FILENAME>primary_doc.xml
<TEXT>
<XML>
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<edgarSubmission xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/npx" xmlns:com="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">
  <headerData>
    <submissionType>N-PX</submissionType>
    <filerInfo>
      <registrantType>RMIC</registrantType>
      <liveTestFlag>LIVE</liveTestFlag>
      <filer>
        <issuerCredentials>
          <cik>0000882071</cik>
          <ccc>XXXXXXXX</ccc>
        </issuerCredentials>
      </filer>
      <flags>
        <overrideInternetFlag>false</overrideInternetFlag>
        <confirmingCopyFlag>false</confirmingCopyFlag>
      </flags>
      <investmentCompanyType>N-2</investmentCompanyType>
      <periodOfReport>06/30/2024</periodOfReport>
    </filerInfo>
  </headerData>
  <formData>
    <coverPage>
      <yearOrQuarter>YEAR</yearOrQuarter>
      <reportCalendarYear>2024</reportCalendarYear>
      <reportingPerson>
        <name>Flaherty &amp; Crumrine PREFERRED &amp; INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC</name>
        <phoneNumber>626-795-7300</phoneNumber>
        <address>
          <com:street1>301 E. COLORADO BOULEVARD, SUITE 800</com:street1>
          <com:street2>C/O FLAHERTY &amp; CRUMRINE INC</com:street2>
          <com:city>PASADENA</com:city>
          <com:stateOrCountry>CA</com:stateOrCountry>
          <com:zipCode>91101</com:zipCode>
        </address>
      </reportingPerson>
      <reportInfo>
        <reportType>FUND VOTING REPORT</reportType>
      </reportInfo>
      <fileNumber>811-06495</fileNumber>
      <leiNumber>2549008Y9TGWYEWYW496</leiNumber>
      <explanatoryInformation>
        <explanatoryChoice>N</explanatoryChoice>
      </explanatoryInformation>
    </coverPage>
    <summaryPage>
      <otherIncludedManagersCount>0</otherIncludedManagersCount>
    </summaryPage>
    <seriesPage>
      <seriesCount>0</seriesCount>
    </seriesPage>
    <signaturePage>
      <reportingPerson>Flaherty &amp; Crumrine PREFERRED &amp; INCOME OPPORTUNITY FUND INC</reportingPerson>
      <txSignature>R. Eric Chadwick</txSignature>
      <txPrintedSignature>R. Eric Chadwick</txPrintedSignature>
      <txTitle>Chief Executive Officer and President</txTitle>
      <txAsOfDate>08/01/2024</txAsOfDate>
    </signaturePage>
  </formData>
</edgarSubmission>
</XML>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>PROXY VOTING RECORD
<SEQUENCE>2
<FILENAME>testwednesdaynew2.xml
<TEXT>
<XML>
<inf:proxyVoteTable xmlns:inf="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/document/npxproxy/informationtable">
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FT REAL ESTATE SECS CO</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>302663208</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>06/05/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>The election of FTRESCI's five directors: Walter Doggett III</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>1</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>WITHHOLD</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>1</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>NONE</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FT REAL ESTATE SECS CO</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>302663208</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>06/05/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>The election of FTRESCI's five directors: Jeff L. Fleming</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>1</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>WITHHOLD</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>1</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>NONE</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FT REAL ESTATE SECS CO</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>302663208</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>06/05/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>The election of FTRESCI's five directors: Shawn P. Luke</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>1</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>WITHHOLD</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>1</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>NONE</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FT REAL ESTATE SECS CO</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>302663208</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>06/05/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>The election of FTRESCI's five directors: David T. Popwell</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>1</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>WITHHOLD</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>1</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>NONE</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FT REAL ESTATE SECS CO</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>302663208</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>06/05/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>The election of FTRESCI's five directors: Dane P. Smith</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>1</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>WITHHOLD</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>1</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>NONE</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FT REAL ESTATE SECS CO</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>302663208</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>06/05/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournments thereof</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>OTHER</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:otherVoteDescription>Miscellaneous matters</inf:otherVoteDescription>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>1</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>WITHHOLD</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>1</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>NONE</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Nicholas K Akins</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Evan Bayh, III</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Jorge L. Benitez</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Katherine B. Blackburn</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Emerson L. Brumback</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Linda W. Clement-Holmes</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: C. Bryan Daniels</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Laurent Desmangles</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Mitchell S. Feiger</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Thomas H. Harvey</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Gary R. Heminger</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Eileen A. Mallesch</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Michael B. McCallister</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Kathleen A. Rogers</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Timothy N. Spence</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of Director to serve until the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in 2025: Marsha C. Williams</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte &amp; Touche LLP to serve as independent external audit firm for the Company for the year 2024</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>AUDIT-RELATED</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>An advisory vote on approval of the Company's compensation of its named executive officers</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>COMPENSATION</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Approval of the Fifth Third Bancorp 2024 Incentive Compensation Plan, including the issuance of common stock shares authorized thereunder</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>COMPENSATION</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>FIFTH THIRD BANCORP</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>316773886</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/16/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Approval of the Fifth Third Bancorp 2024 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, including the issuance of common stock shares authorized thereunder</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>CAPITAL STRUCTURE</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>31645</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Deirdre P. Connelly</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Ellen G. Cooper</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: William H. Cunningham</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Reginald E. Davis</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Eric G. Johnson</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Gary C. Kelly</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: M. Leanne Lachman</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Dale LeFebvre</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Janet Liang</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Michael F. Mee</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Owen Ryan</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Lynn M. Utter</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>The ratification of the appointment of Ernst &amp; Young LLP as the independent registered public acconting firm for 2024</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>AUDIT-RELATED</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>The approval of an advisory resolution on the compensation of our named executive officers</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>COMPENSATION</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>The approval of an amendment to the Lincoln National Corporation 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>COMPENSATION</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187885</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>05/23/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Shareholder proposal to amend our governing documents to provide for an independent chairman of the board</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>CORPORATE GOVERNANCE</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>SECURITY HOLDER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>AGAINST</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>14500</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Deirdre P. Connelly</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Ellen G. Cooper</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: William H. Cunningham</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Reginald E. Davis</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Eric G. Johnson</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Gary C. Kelly</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: M. Leanne Lachman</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Dale LeFebvre</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Janet Liang</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Michael F. Mee</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Owen Ryan</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Election of director for a one-year term expiring at the 2025 Annual Meeting: Lynn M. Utter</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>DIRECTOR ELECTIONS</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>The ratification of the appointment of Ernst &amp; Young LLP as the independent registered public acconting firm for 2024</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>AUDIT-RELATED</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>The approval of an advisory resolution on the compensation of our named executive officers</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>COMPENSATION</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>The approval of an amendment to the Lincoln National Corporation 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>COMPENSATION</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>ISSUER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>FOR</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
  <inf:proxyTable>
    <inf:issuerName>LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION</inf:issuerName>
    <inf:cusip>534187BR9</inf:cusip>
    <inf:meetingDate>04/12/2024</inf:meetingDate>
    <inf:voteDescription>Shareholder proposal to amend our governing documents to provide for an independent chairman of the board</inf:voteDescription>
    <inf:voteCategories>
      <inf:voteCategory>
        <inf:categoryType>CORPORATE GOVERNANCE</inf:categoryType>
      </inf:voteCategory>
    </inf:voteCategories>
    <inf:voteSource>SECURITY HOLDER</inf:voteSource>
    <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
    <inf:sharesOnLoan>0</inf:sharesOnLoan>
    <inf:vote>
      <inf:voteRecord>
        <inf:howVoted>AGAINST</inf:howVoted>
        <inf:sharesVoted>360000</inf:sharesVoted>
        <inf:managementRecommendation>FOR</inf:managementRecommendation>
      </inf:voteRecord>
    </inf:vote>
  </inf:proxyTable>
</inf:proxyVoteTable>
</XML>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
</SEC-DOCUMENT>
