Jerry Farley - Guggenheim Strategic Independent Trustee

Mr. Jerry B. Farley is Independent Trustee of Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund. Dr. Farley has served as a trusteedirector of certain funds in the Fund Complex since 2005 and as Chair of the Audit Committee of certain funds in the Fund Complex since 2013. Dr. Farley has over years of experience in the administration of the academic, business and fiscal operations of educational institutions. Dr. Farley has served as President of Washburn University since 1997. Prior to 1997, Dr. Farley worked in various executive positions for the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, including Vice President of Community Relations and Economic Development, Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer. He also was a Certified Public Accountant since 1972 and, although he has not practiced public accounting, his business responsibilities at educational institutions have included all aspects of financial management and reporting. Dr. Farley holds an MBA and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration and is a C.P.A. Dr. Farley serves on the board of Westar Energy, Inc., a NYSE listed company, and CoreFirst Bank and Trust. Dr. Farley has experience with investment company matters.