EDWIN MEESE III

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Cornerstone Strategic Investment Fund, Inc.

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2002-04-08	Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Institute of United States Studies, University of London; and Formerly U.S. Attorney General under President Ronald Reagan.
2003-03-03	Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Institute of United States Studies, University of London; and Formerly U.S. Attorney General under President Reagan.
2005-04-11	Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Senior Adviser, Revelation L.P.; formerly U.S. Attorney General under President Ronald Reagan.
2006-03-02	Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Senior Adviser, Revelation L.P.; formerly U.S. Attorney General under President Ronald Reagan
2007-03-01	Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Senior Adviser, Revelation L.P.; formerly U.S. Attorney General under President Ronald Reagan; Director of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc.
2008-02-29	Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Senior Adviser, Revelation L.P.; Director/Trustee of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. and Cornerstone Progressive Return Fund
2009-03-03	Edwin Meese III Director; 2001 Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Senior Adviser, Revelation L.P.; Director/Trustee of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. and Cornerstone Progressive Return Fund
2010-06-09	Edwin Meese III. Mr. Meese holds the Ronald Reagan Chair in Public Policy at The Heritage Foundation and is also the Chairman of The Heritage Foundation's Center for Legal and Judicial Studies.
2011-03-01	Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Senior Adviser, Revelation L.P.; Director/Trustee of Cornerstone Total Return Fund, Inc. and Cornerstone Progressive Return Fund
2011-03-02	Mr. Meese provides the Board with effective business judgment and an ability to interact effectively with the other Directors, as well as with the Investment Adviser, other service providers, counsel and the Fund's independent auditor.
2012-02-29	Mr. Meese holds the Ronald Reagan Chair in Public Policy at The Heritage Foundation and is also the Chairman of The Heritage Foundation's Center for Legal and Judicial Studies. He is the former chairman of the governing board of George Mason University in Virginia and serves on the board of several civic and educational organizations.
2013-02-28	Mr. Meese holds the Ronald Reagan Chair in Public Policy at The Heritage Foundation and is also the Chairman of The Heritage Foundation's Center for Legal and Judicial Studies.
2014-02-28	Mr. Meese holds the Ronald Reagan Chair in Public Policy at The Heritage Foundation and is also the Chairman of The Heritage Foundation’s Center for Legal and Judicial Studies. He is the former chairman of the governing board of George Mason University in Virginia and serves on the board of several civic and educational organizations. Previously, Mr. Meese served as the 75th Attorney General of the United States and immediately prior to that as Counsellor to the President of the United States for Ronald Reagan.
2015-08-27	Mr. Meese is a Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at The Heritage Foundation. He is also a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at The Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is the former chairman of the governing board of George Mason University in Virginia and serves on the board of several civic and educational organizations.
2016-02-24	Mr. Meese is a Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at The Heritage Foundation. He is also a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at The Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is the former chairman of the governing board of George Mason University in Virginia and serves on the board of several civic and educational organizations. Previously, Mr. Meese served as the 75th Attorney General of the United States and immediately prior to that as Counselor to the President of the United States for Ronald Reagan.
2017-02-27	Mr. Meese is a Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at The Heritage Foundation. He is also a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at The Hoover Institution, Stanford University. He is the former chairman of the governing board of George Mason University in Virginia and serves on the board of several civic and educational organizations.
2018-02-27	Mr. Meese is a Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at The Heritage Foundation.
2019-02-22	Edwin Meese III. Mr. Meese is a Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at The Heritage Foundation. He is also a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at The Hoover Institution, Stanford University.

CORNERSTONE TOTAL RETURN FUND INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2003-03-03	Edwin Meese III (71) Director 2002 Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation The Heritage Foundation, 214 Massachusetts Ave. Washington D.C.; N.E. Distinguished Visiting Washington D.C. 20002 Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Institute of United States Studies, University of London; and Formerly U.S. Attorney General under Former President Ronald Reagan; Director of the Funds within the Fund Complex.
2004-04-29	Edwin Meese III (72) Director 2001 Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation, Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Distinguished Senior Fellow at the Institute of United States Studies, University of London; Senior Adviser, Revelation LP, Formerly U.S. Attorney General under President Ronald Reagan; Director of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. and Progressive Return Fund, Inc. The Audit Committee members were Messrs. Wilcox, Sr., Strauss, Meese, Lenagh and Rogers. The Nominating Committee is comprised of Messrs. Wilcox, Lenagh, Strauss, Meese and Rogers.
2005-04-11	Edwin Meese III (73) Director 2001 Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Director of Carrington, Foundation Washington D.C.; Laboratories Inc. Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Senior Adviser, Revelation L.P.; formerly U.S. Attorney General under President Ronald Reagan; Director of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. The Audit Committee During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004, the Audit Committee was composed of all independent directors, as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act and Section 121A of the American Stock Exchange, LLC ("AMEX") rules. The members of the Audit Committee during this period were Messrs. Wilcox, Sr., Strauss, Meese, Lenagh and Rogers.
2006-03-01	Edwin Meese III Director 2001 Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Senior Adviser, Revelation L.P.; formerly U.S. Attorney General under President Ronald Reagan; Director of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc., Director of the Fund, Audit Committee member, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee member, compensation $10,000.
2007-03-01	Edwin Meese III Director; 2001 Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Senior Adviser, Revelation L.P.; formerly U.S. Attorney General under President Ronald Reagan; Director of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE During the calendar year ended December 31, 2006, the Audit Committee was composed of all independent directors, as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act and Section 121A of the American Stock Exchange, LLC ("AMEX") rules. The members of the Audit Committee during this period were Messrs. Wilcox, Sr., Strauss, Meese, Lenagh and Rogers.
2008-02-29	Edwin Meese III Director; 2001 Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage 3 Director of Carrington (Dec. 1931) Audit, Foundation Washington D.C.; Laboratories, Inc. Nominating Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the and Corporate Hoover Institution, Stanford Governance University; Senior Adviser, Committee Revelation L.P.; Director/Trustee of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. and Cornerstone Progressive Return Fund -2- NUMBER OF PORTFOLIOS IN FUND DIRECTORSHIPS HELD NAME AND POSITION(S) TERM OF COMPLEX BY NOMINEE FOR ADDRESS(1) FUND OFFICE PRINCIPAL OCCUPATION OVER OVERSEEN DIRECTOR OUTSIDE OF (BIRTH DATE) FUND SINCE PAST 5 YEARS BY DIRECTOR FUND COMPLEX* ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NON-INTERESTED NOMINEES Edwin Meese III Director; 2001 Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage 3 Director of Carrington (Dec. 1931) Audit, Foundation Washington D.C.; Laboratories, Inc. Nominating Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the and Corporate Hoover Institution, Stanford Governance University; Senior Adviser, Committee Revelation L.P.; Director/Trustee of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. and Cornerstone Progressive Return Fund -4- Under the federal securities laws, the Fund is required to provide to Stockholders in connection with the Meeting information regarding compensation paid to Directors by the Fund as well as by the various other U.S. registered investment companies advised by the Fund's investment adviser during its prior calendar year. The following table provides information concerning the compensation paid during the year ended December 31, 2007, to each Director of the Fund in their capacities solely as a Director of the Fund. This information does not reflect any additional monies received for a named individual serving in any other capacity to the Fund. Please note that the Fund has no bonus, profit sharing, pension or retirement plans. AGGREGATE TOTAL COMPENSATION DIRECTOR COMPENSATION FROM FUND AND FUND NAME OF DIRECTOR SINCE FROM FUND COMPLEX* PAID TO DIRECTOR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Glenn W. Wilcox, Sr. 2001 $10,000 $34,726.03 Andrew A. Strauss 2001 $10,000 $34,726.03 Edwin Meese III 2001 $10,000 $34,726.03 Scott B. Rogers 2001 $10,000 $34,726.03 Thomas H. Lenagh 2002 $10,000 $34,726.03 Ralph W. Bradshaw 2001 0 0 ----------- * For compensation purposes, Fund Complex refers to the Fund, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc., and Cornerstone Progressive Return Fund, all of which were managed by Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. during the year ended December 31, 2007. DIRECTOR TRANSACTIONS WITH FUND AFFILIATES. As of December 31, 2007, neither the Independent Directors nor members of their immediate family owned securities beneficially or of record in Cornerstone Advisers, Inc., or an affiliate of Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. Furthermore, over the past five years, neither the Independent Directors nor members of their immediate family have any direct or indirect interest, the value of which exceeds $120,000, in Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. or any of its affiliates. In addition, since the beginning of the last two fiscal years, neither the Independent Directors nor members of their immediate family have conducted any transactions (or series of transactions) or maintained any direct or indirect relationship in which the amount involved exceeds $120,000 and to which Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. or any affiliate thereof was a party. Each Director attended at least seventy-five (75%) percent or more of the five (5) meetings of the Board of Directors (including regularly scheduled and special meetings) held during the period for which he was a Director. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE During the calendar year ended December 31, 2007, the Audit Committee was composed of all directors who are not interested persons of the Fund, as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act and Section 121A of the American Stock Exchange, LLC ("AMEX") rules. The members of the Audit Committee during this period were Messrs. Wilcox, Sr., Strauss, Meese, Lenagh and Rogers. The Board of Directors has adopted an Audit Committee Charter. The principal functions of the Audit Committee include but are not limited to, (i) the oversight of the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Fund and its internal control over financial reporting; (ii) the oversight of the quality and integrity of the Fund's financial statements and the independent audit thereof; and (iii) the approval, prior to the engagement of, the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm and, in connection therewith, to review and evaluate the qualifications, independence and performance of the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee convened four (4) times during the 2007 calendar year. The Audit Committee currently does not have an Audit Committee Financial Expert, as such term is defined in Section 407 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Rather, the Audit Committee members believe that each of their individual experiences provide the Audit Committee with sufficient experience and expertise to allow them to perform their duties as members of the Audit Committee. THE NOMINATING AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE The Fund has a standing Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee (the "Committee"), which is comprised of Messrs. Wilcox, Sr., Lenagh, Meese, Rogers, and Strauss, all of whom are directors who are not interested persons of the Fund, as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act and in Section 121A of the AMEX rules. The Committee has a written charter. The Committee is appointed to identify and select qualified candidates that have exhibited strong decision making ability, substantial business experience, relevant knowledge of the mutual fund industry (including closed-end funds), skills or technological expertise and exemplary personal integrity and reputation. In addition, the Committee seeks candidates that have experience and knowledge involving all of the service providers of a registered investment company. -5- The Committee will consider all nominees recommended by Stockholders of the Fund, so long as Stockholders send their recommendations in writing to the Secretary of the Fund in a manner consistent with the Fund's By-laws. The Committee will seek candidates for the Board that have exhibited strong decision-making ability, substantial business experience, relevant knowledge, skills or technological expertise, and exemplary personal integrity and reputation. Specifically, the Committee assesses all director nominees taking into account several factors, including, but not limited to, issues such as the current needs of the Board and the nominee's: (i) integrity, honesty, and accountability; (ii) successful leadership experience and strong business acumen; (iii) forward-looking, strategic focus; (iv) collegiality; (v) independence and absence of conflicts of interests; and (vi) ability to devote necessary time to meet director responsibilities. The Committee will ultimately recommend nominees that it believes will enhance the Board's ability to oversee, in an effective manner, the affairs and business of the Fund. The Committee will consider and evaluate Stockholder-recommended candidates by applying the same criteria used to evaluate director-recommended candidates. Currently, the By-laws provide that the deadline for submitting a Stockholder proposal for inclusion in the Fund's proxy statement and proxy for the Fund's 2009 annual meeting of Stockholders pursuant to Rule 14a-8 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is October 31, 2008. Stockholders wishing to submit proposals or director nominations that are not to be included in such proxy statement and proxy must deliver notice to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Fund no later than the close of business on February 14, 2009 nor earlier than the close of business on January 15, 2009. Stockholders are also advised to review the Fund's By-laws, which contain additional requirements with respect to advance notice of stockholder proposals and director nominations. During the calendar year ended December 31, 2007, the Nominating Committee met and discussed the nomination of all directors for the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In 2008, the Committee met and discussed the nomination of all of the Directors of the Fund for the 2008 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Each Nominee was recommended by the non-interested Directors. REQUIRED VOTE Directors are elected by a plurality (a simple majority of the votes cast at the meeting) of the votes cast by the holders of shares of common stock of the Fund present in person or represented by proxy at a meeting with a quorum present. For purposes of the election of Directors, abstentions and broker non-votes will be counted as shares present for quorum purposes, may be considered votes cast, and may affect the plurality vote required for Directors. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT THE STOCKHOLDERS VOTE "FOR" THE ELECTION OF MESSRS. RALPH W. BRADSHAW, THOMAS H. LENAGH, EDWIN MEESE III, SCOTT B. ROGERS, ANDREW A. STRAUSS, AND GLENN W. WILCOX, SR. AS DIRECTORS OF THE FUND.
2009-08-28	Edwin Meese III Director; 2001 Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage 3 (Dec. 1931) Audit, Foundation Washington D.C.; Nominating Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the and Corporate Hoover Institution, Stanford Governance University; Senior Adviser, Committee Revelation L.P.; Director/Trustee of Member Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. and Cornerstone Progressive Return Fund ... DIRECTOR AGGREGATE COMPENSATION TOTAL COMPENSATION FROM FUND AND NAME OF DIRECTOR SINCE FROM FUND FUND COMPLEX* PAID TO DIRECTOR -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Edwin Meese III 2001 $10,500 $46,000.00 ----------------- * For compensation purposes, Fund Complex refers to the Fund, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc., and Cornerstone Progressive Return Fund, all of which were managed by Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. during the year ended December 31, 2008.
2010-06-09	Edwin Meese III Director; 2001 Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage 3 (Dec. 1931) Audit, Foundation Washington D.C.; Nominating Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the and Corporate Hoover Institution, Stanford Governance University; Senior Adviser, Committee Revelation L.P.; Director/Trustee of Member Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. and Cornerstone Progressive Return Fund
2011-03-02	Edwin Meese III Director; Audit, 2001 Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage 3 None (Dec. 1931) Nominating Foundation Washington D.C.; and Corporate Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Governance the Hoover Institution, Stanford Committee University; Senior Adviser, Member Revelation L.P.; Director/Trustee of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. and Cornerstone Progressive Return Fund The Fund has a standing Audit Committee (the "Committee"), which is comprised of Messrs. Wilcox, Sr., Lenagh, Meese, Rogers and Strauss, all of whom are directors who are not interested persons of the Fund, as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act. The Committee has a written charter. The principal functions of the Audit Committee include but are not limited to, (i) the oversight of the accounting and financial reporting processes of the Fund and its internal control over financial reporting; (ii) the oversight of the quality and integrity of the Fund's financial statements and the independent audit thereof; and (iii) the approval, prior to the engagement of, the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm and, in connection therewith, to review and evaluate the qualifications, independence and performance of the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee convened four (4) times during the 2010 calendar year. The following table provides information concerning the compensation paid during the year ended December 31, 2010, to each Director of the Fund in their capacities solely as a Director of the Fund. Edwin Meese III 10000 45000
2012-02-29	Edwin Meese III Director; Audit, 2001 Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage 3 None (Dec. 1931) Nominating Foundation Washington D.C.; and Corporate Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Governance the Hoover Institution, Stanford Committee University; Senior Adviser, Member Revelation L.P.; Director/Trustee of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. and Cornerstone Progressive Return Fund The Fund has a standing Audit Committee (the "Committee"), which is comprised of Messrs. Wilcox, Sr., Meese, Rogers and Strauss, all of whom are directors who are not interested persons of the Fund, as such term is defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act.
2013-02-28	Edwin Meese III (Dec. 1931) Director; Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Member 2001 Distinguished Fellow, The Heritage Foundation Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Senior Adviser, Revelation L.P.; Director/Trustee of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. and Cornerstone Progressive Return Fund
2014-02-28	Edwin Meese III (Dec. 1931) Director; Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Member. Aggregate Compensation from Fund: $10,000.
2015-08-27	Edwin Meese III (Dec. 1931) Director; Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee 2001 Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus, The Heritage Foundation, Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Director of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc.
2016-02-24	Edwin Meese III (Dec. 1931) Director; Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee 2001 Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus, The Heritage Foundation, Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Director of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. Aggregate Compensation From Fund: $11,250 Total Compensation From Fund and Fund Complex: $50,000
2017-02-27	Edwin Meese III (Dec. 1931) Director; Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Member 2001 Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus, The Heritage Foundation, Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Director of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. Aggregate Compensation From Fund $15,000 Total Compensation From Fund and Fund Complex $50,000
2018-02-27	Edwin Meese III (Dec. 1931) Director; Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Member. Mr. Meese is a Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus at The Heritage Foundation and a Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution. The Audit Committee is comprised of Messrs. Dean, Meese III, Morris, Rogers, Strauss, and Wilcox, Sr. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is comprised of Messrs. Dean, Morris, Meese III, Rogers, Strauss, and Wilcox, Sr. Mr. Meese received $15,000 in compensation from the Fund in 2017.
2019-02-22	Edwin Meese III (Dec. 1931) Director; Audit, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Member 2001 Ronald Reagan Distinguished Fellow Emeritus, The Heritage Foundation, Washington D.C.; Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University; Director of Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. 2 None

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01