Firm profile

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc..

ROCKVILLE, MDCRD 111940Registration Status: ApprovedEffective since December 22, 1997SEC # 801-55092Latest ADV September 16, 2026

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. is an SEC registered investment adviser organized as a corporation with a primary office location in Rockville, MD. Its latest Form ADV filing, dated September 16, 2026, reports 3,350 employees and 5 offices.

Assets Under Management
$0
Employees
3,350
Offices
5 offices
Total Clients
2,246

Associated firm names

8 names listed
  • INSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES INC.
  • SIRS
  • RISKMETRICS GROUP
  • PROXY VOTER SERVICES

Leadership

1 roles identified
CCORhea Jones

Advisory services offered

4 types reported
Other advisory services
Pension consulting services
Publication of periodicals or newsletters

Fee models offered

3 types reported
Fixed fees
Other fee arrangements
Subscription fees

Offices & Contact

Primary office

ROCKVILLE, MD, United States

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Primary office regionOther reported regions

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Maryland

ROCKVILLEPrimary office

District of Columbia

WASHINGTON

Massachusetts

BOSTON

New York

NEW YORK

Oklahoma

NORMAN

5 office records listed · 5 total offices reported. Counts can use different reporting dates. SEC filers may list only their largest 25 additional offices.

Contact and digital presence

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Regulatory Assets Under Management Breakdown

No asset data available

Client Coverage Demographics

Top client segmentOther Advisers represent 46.6% of total clients.
Top client categories% of clientsClients
1
Other Advisers
46.6%
1,047
2
Pooled Investment Vehicles
13.7%
307
3
ACADEMIC,VENDOR, OTHER COMPANIES NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY AS ABOVE.
11.3%
253
4
Banks
8.3%
186
5
Pension Plans
7.7%
174

Assets under management Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total AUM$0
Total Accounts—
10Y AUM Change$0
No historical AUM data available

Private Funds

Private funds reported by Institutional Shareholder Services Inc..

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Employee Growth by Quarter

Quarterly points use the latest ADV filing or SEC roster snapshot available in each quarter.

Total Employees3,350
Clients per Employee1:1
10Y Employee Change+2,150 (+179.2%)

Historical AUM and employee figures reflect available SEC Form ADV filings under this CRD. Filing gaps may reflect registration status changes, dormant periods, state registration periods, firm restructuring, or other reporting changes. Rialytix does not interpolate missing periods.


Ownership

Reported direct and indirect ownership ranges

Each range applies to a separate reported relationship and should not be added together.

Reported ownership ranges

Highlighted bands show the percentage range reported in Form ADV.

0%25%50%75%100%
ISS HOLDCO INC.Direct owner · Schedule AInterest in INSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES INC.
75%+
DEUTSCHE BÖRSE AGIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in ISS STOXX GMBH
75%+
ISS STOXX GMBHIndirect owner · Schedule BInterest in ISS HOLDCO INC.
75%+

Bars represent the reported range at that individual ownership step, not an estimated percentage of the advisory firm. Indirect relationships may refer to intermediate entities rather than directly to Institutional Shareholder Services Inc...

Reported ownership and control details

Form ADV · Filing date 2026-10-01 · Schedules A and B

6 entries
#Owner / person & roleInterest in entityReported interestControl personTitle / status acquiredSource
1ISS HOLDCO INC.DIRECT SHAREHOLDERDomestic entityINSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES INC.75% or moreCode EYesDIRECT SHAREHOLDER02/2021Schedule APDF page 37
2RHEA JONESCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividualINSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER01/2025Schedule APDF page 37
3TERRENCE L SHENGENERAL COUNSELIndividualINSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesGENERAL COUNSEL06/2025Schedule APDF page 37
4Virginia GomezEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENTIndividualINSTITUTIONAL SHAREHOLDER SERVICES INC.Less than 5%Code NAYesEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT08/2026Schedule APDF page 37
5DEUTSCHE BÖRSE AGOWNERForeign entityISS STOXX GMBH75% or moreCode EYesOWNER02/2021Schedule BPDF page 37
6ISS STOXX GMBHOWNERForeign entityISS HOLDCO INC.75% or moreCode EYesOWNER11/2023Schedule BPDF page 37

Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.

Compliance & Disclosures

Filing dated 10/1/2026 10:13:31 AM

Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.

RIA or supervised-person involvementThe RIA reported that none of the events below involve the firm or its supervised persons.RIA responseNo
AFelonies2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?No
  • A2Been charged with a felony?No
BMisdemeanors2 No

In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:

  • B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
  • B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions5 No

Has the SEC or CFTC ever:

  • C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?No
  • C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?No
DOther regulatory actions5 No

Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:

  • D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
  • D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?No
  • D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No

Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:

  • E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
  • E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
  • E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
  • E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
  • FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
  • GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings1 Yes3 No

(1) Court actions

Has a domestic or foreign court:

  • H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
  • H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
  • H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No

(2) Pending civil proceedings

  • H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?Yes
Additional DRP filings 4 source blocks

Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.

civil judicial · block 1PDF pages 38–39
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Item 11.H. of Part
1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B of Form ADV.
Civil Judicial
Check Part 1A item(s) being responded to:
11.H(1)(a)
11.H(1)(b)
11.H(1)(c)
11.H(2)
Check Part 1B item(s) being responded to:
2.F(1)
2.F(2)
2.F(3)
2.F(4)
2.F(5)
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. Unrelated civil judicial actions must be reported on separate DRPs.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.H.
(1)(a), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Court Action initiated by: (Name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, SRO, commodities exchange, agency, firm, private plaintiff, etc.) 
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA
2.
Principal Relief Sought:
Injunction
Other Relief Sought: 

DECLARATORY JUDGMENT; CIVIL PENALTIES AND ATTORNEYS' FEES; ACTUAL DAMAGES; COURT COSTS AND RESTITUTION; AND OTHER LEGAL OR
EQUITABLE RELIEF IF ORDERED BY THE COURT
3.
Filing Date of Court Action (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/20/2025
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
THIS ACTION WAS ORIGINALLY FILED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY, ON NOVEMBER 20,
2025. ON JANUARY 27, 2026, ISS REMOVED THE ACTION TO THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA.
4.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
PROXY RESEARCH AND VOTING ADVICE
5.
Formal Action was brought in (include name of Federal, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case
Number): 
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, IN AND FOR GULF COUNTY, FLORIDA, CASE NO. 2025 CA 000068 CAAX MX U.S. DISTRICT
COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, PANAMA CITY DIVISION, CASE NO. 5:26-CV-00026-MW-MJF
6.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the civil judicial action (if applicable): 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this civil action (your response must fit within the space provided): 
THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT ISS AND ANOTHER  PROXY ADVISER/CO-DEFENDANT HAVE ENGAGED IN DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES AND UNFAIR
CONDUCT ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF PROXY ADVICE TO FLORIDA RESIDENTS THAT INCLUDES ESG AND DEI-RELATED
CONTENT.
8.
Current Status? 
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, action appealed to (provide name of court) and Date Appeal Filed (MM/DD/YYYY): 
10. If pending, date notice/process was served (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/29/2025
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
ISS WAS FORMALLY SERVED WITH THE SUMMONS AND PARTIALLY REDACTED VERSION OF THE COMPLAINT ON DECEMBER 29, 2025. ISS WAS SERVED
WITH THE COMPLETE UNREDACTED COMPLAINT ON JANUARY 8, 2026.
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 14 only.
11. How was matter resolved:
12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
13. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered or Relief Granted(check appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions:
C.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement, or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
14. Provide a brief summary of circumstances related to the action(s), allegation(s), disposition(s) and/or finding(s) disclosed above (your response must
fit within the space provided). 
AS EXPLAINED IN PART II, ITEM 3, THE FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL INITIALLY FILED THIS ACTION IN STATE COURT AND ISS REMOVED THE CASE TO
THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA. THE STATE AMENDED ITS COMPLAINT ON FEBRUARY 26, 2026 TO REMOVE A
STATE ANTITRUST CLAIM AND MOVED TO REMAND THE CASE TO STATE COURT. ON MARCH 26, 2026, ISS AND ITS CO-DEFENDANT FILED MOTIONS TO
DISMISS THE AMENDED COMPLAINT. ISS ALSO FILED A BRIEF IN OPPOSITION TO THE STATE'S MOTION TO REMAND. THESE MOTIONS ARE NOT YET
FULLY BRIEFED. ISS WILL MOVE TO STAY THE CASE PENDING RESOLUTION OF THE MOTIONS TO DISMISS. ISS DISPUTES THE STATE'S ALLEGATIONS
AND WILL DEFEND THIS MATTER VIGOROUSLY.
civil judicial · block 2PDF pages 40–41
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Item 11.H. of Part
1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B of Form ADV.
Civil Judicial
Check Part 1A item(s) being responded to:
11.H(1)(a)
11.H(1)(b)
11.H(1)(c)
11.H(2)
Check Part 1B item(s) being responded to:
2.F(1)
2.F(2)
2.F(3)
2.F(4)
2.F(5)
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. Unrelated civil judicial actions must be reported on separate DRPs.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.H.
(1)(a), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Court Action initiated by: (Name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, SRO, commodities exchange, agency, firm, private plaintiff, etc.) 
THE STATE OF TEXAS
2.
Principal Relief Sought:
Injunction
Other Relief Sought: 
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT; CIVIL MONEY PENALTIES; ATTORNEYS' FEES AND COSTS; ANY OTHER RELIEF AS ORDERED BY THE COURT.
3.
Filing Date of Court Action (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/20/2026
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Principal Product Type:

p
yp
Other
Other Product Types: 
PROXY RESEARCH AND VOTING ADVICE
5.
Formal Action was brought in (include name of Federal, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case
Number): 
COLLIN COUNTY DISTRICT COURT, TEXAS, USA, CASE NO. 471-03459-2026
6.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the civil judicial action (if applicable): 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this civil action (your response must fit within the space provided): 
THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT ISS HAS ENGAGED IN DECEPTIVE AND UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF PROXY
ADVICE THAT INCLUDES ESG RELATED CONTENT.
8.
Current Status? 
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, action appealed to (provide name of court) and Date Appeal Filed (MM/DD/YYYY): 
10. If pending, date notice/process was served (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/09/2026
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 14 only.
11. How was matter resolved:
12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
13. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered or Relief Granted(check appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions:
C.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement, or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
14. Provide a brief summary of circumstances related to the action(s), allegation(s), disposition(s) and/or finding(s) disclosed above (your response must
fit within the space provided). 
THIS PROCEEDING FOCUSES ON ALLEGATIONS CONCERNING THE REGISTRANT'S RENDERING OF INVESTMENT ADVICE TO INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS
THATINCORPROATES ESG AND/OR DEI CONSIDERATIONS. ISS DISPUTES THE STATE'S ALLEGATIONS AND WILL DEFEND AGAINST THEM VIGOROUSLY.
civil judicial · block 3PDF pages 41–43
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Item 11.H. of Part
1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B of Form ADV.
Civil Judicial
Check Part 1A item(s) being responded to:
11.H(1)(a)
11.H(1)(b)
11.H(1)(c)
11.H(2)
Check Part 1B item(s) being responded to:
2.F(1)
2.F(2)
2.F(3)
2.F(4)
2.F(5)
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File

with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. Unrelated civil judicial actions must be reported on separate DRPs.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.H.
(1)(a), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Court Action initiated by: (Name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, SRO, commodities exchange, agency, firm, private plaintiff, etc.) 
STATE OF IOWA EX REL. ATTORNEY GENERAL BRENNA BIRD
2.
Principal Relief Sought:
Injunction
Other Relief Sought: 
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT; CIVIL PENALTIES; DISGORGEMENT OR OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF; PROSECUTION COSTS AND FEES; ANY FURTHER RELIEF AS
THE COURT DEEMS PROPER.
3.
Filing Date of Court Action (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/20/2026
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
RESEARCH AND PROXY VOTING ADVICE
5.
Formal Action was brought in (include name of Federal, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case
Number): 
IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR POLK COUNTY, IOWA, USA
6.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the civil judicial action (if applicable): 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this civil action (your response must fit within the space provided): 
THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT ISS HAS ENGAGED IN DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES AND UNFAIR PRACTICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF
PROXY ADVICE TO IOWA'S RESIDENTS THAT INCLUDES ESG AND DEI-RELATED CONTENT
8.
Current Status? 
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final

9.
If on appeal, action appealed to (provide name of court) and Date Appeal Filed (MM/DD/YYYY): 
10. If pending, date notice/process was served (MM/DD/YYYY):
08/17/2026
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 14 only.
11. How was matter resolved:
12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
13. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered or Relief Granted(check appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions:
C.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement, or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
14. Provide a brief summary of circumstances related to the action(s), allegation(s), disposition(s) and/or finding(s) disclosed above (your response must
fit within the space provided). 
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A CO-ORDINATED SET OF PROCEEDINGS ISSUED AGAINST REGISTRANT BY POLITICALLY ALIGNED STATES IN CONNECTION
WITH REGISTRANT'S RENDERING OF INVESTMENT ADVICE THAT INCORPORATES ESG AND/OR DEI CONSIDERATIONS. ISS DISPUTES THE STATES'
ALLEGATIONS AND WILL DEFEND THESE ACTIONS VIGOROUSLY.
civil judicial · block 4PDF pages 43–45
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an 
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Item 11.H. of Part
1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B of Form ADV.
Civil Judicial
Check Part 1A item(s) being responded to:
11.H(1)(a)
11.H(1)(b)
11.H(1)(c)
11.H(2)
Check Part 1B item(s) being responded to:
2.F(1)
2.F(2)
2.F(3)
2.F(4)
2.F(5)
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Item 11.H. of Part 1A or Item 2.F. of Part 1B. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. Unrelated civil judicial actions must be reported on separate DRPs.
PART I
A.  The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). 
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.

ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
No Information Filed
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.H.
(1)(a), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances: 
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
 Yes
 No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1.  Court Action initiated by: (Name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, SRO, commodities exchange, agency, firm, private plaintiff, etc.) 
STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, EX REL. JOHN B. MCCUSKEY, ATTORNEY GENERAL
2.
Principal Relief Sought:
Injunction
Other Relief Sought: 
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT; CIVIL PENALTIES; RESTITUTION, DISGORGEMENT OR OTHER EQUITABLE RELIEF; PROSECUTION COSTS AND FEES; ANY
FURTHER RELIEF AS THE COURT DEEMS PROPER.
3.
Filing Date of Court Action (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/20/2026
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Principal Product Type:
Other
Other Product Types: 
RESEARCH AND PROXY VOTING ADVICE
5.
Formal Action was brought in (include name of Federal, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country, Docket/Case
Number): 
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, WEST VIRGINIA, USA, NO. CC-17-2026-C-113
6.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the civil judicial action (if applicable): 
7.
Describe the allegations related to this civil action (your response must fit within the space provided): 
THE COMPLAINT ALLEGES THAT ISS HAS ENGAGED IN DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES AND UNFAIR PRACTICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF
PROXY ADVICE TO WEST VIRGINIA'S RESIDENTS THAT INCLUDES ESG-RELATED CONTENT.
8.
Current Status? 
 Pending
 On Appeal
 Final
9.
If on appeal, action appealed to (provide name of court) and Date Appeal Filed (MM/DD/YYYY): 
10. If pending, date notice/process was served (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/17/2026
 Exact
 Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 14 only.
11. How was matter resolved:
12. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 
 Exact
 Explanation

If not exact, provide explanation:
13. Resolution Detail:
A.  Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered or Relief Granted(check appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions:
C.
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement, or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
14. Provide a brief summary of circumstances related to the action(s), allegation(s), disposition(s) and/or finding(s) disclosed above (your response must
fit within the space provided). 
THIS ACTION IS PART OF A CO-ORDINATED SET OF PROCEEDINGS ISSUED AGAINST REGISTRANT BY POLITICALLY ALIGNED STATES IN CONNECTION
WITH REGISTRANT'S RENDERING OF INVESTMENT ADVICE THAT INCORPORATES ESG AND/OR DEI CONSIDERATIONS. ISS DISPUTES THE STATES'
ALLEGATIONS AND WILL DEFEND THESE ACTIONS VIGOROUSLY.

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