<SEC-DOCUMENT>0001063571-21-000006.txt : 20211104
<SEC-HEADER>0001063571-21-000006.hdr.sgml : 20211104
<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20211104155835
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001063571-21-000006
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	13F-HR
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20210930
FILED AS OF DATE:		20211104
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20211104
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20211104

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			VAUGHAN DAVID INVESTMENTS LLC/IL
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001063571
		IRS NUMBER:				371272863
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		13F-HR
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	028-07218
		FILM NUMBER:		211379757

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5823 N FOREST PARK DR
		CITY:			PEORIA
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			61614
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3096850033

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		5823 N FOREST PARK DR
		CITY:			PEORIA
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			61614

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	VAUGHAN DAVID INVESTMENTS INC/IL
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19990322
</SEC-HEADER>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>13F-HR
<SEQUENCE>1
<FILENAME>primary_doc.xml
<TEXT>
<XML>
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<edgarSubmission xmlns="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/thirteenffiler" xmlns:com="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/common">
  <headerData>
    <submissionType>13F-HR</submissionType>
    <filerInfo>
      <liveTestFlag>LIVE</liveTestFlag>
      <flags>
        <confirmingCopyFlag>false</confirmingCopyFlag>
        <returnCopyFlag>false</returnCopyFlag>
        <overrideInternetFlag>false</overrideInternetFlag>
      </flags>
      <filer>
        <credentials>
          <cik>0001063571</cik>
          <ccc>XXXXXXXX</ccc>
        </credentials>
      </filer>
      <periodOfReport>09-30-2021</periodOfReport>
    </filerInfo>
  </headerData>
  <formData>
    <coverPage>
      <reportCalendarOrQuarter>09-30-2021</reportCalendarOrQuarter>
      <filingManager>
        <name>VAUGHAN DAVID INVESTMENTS LLC/IL</name>
        <address>
          <com:street1>5823 N FOREST PARK DR</com:street1>
          <com:city>PEORIA</com:city>
          <com:stateOrCountry>IL</com:stateOrCountry>
          <com:zipCode>61614</com:zipCode>
        </address>
      </filingManager>
      <reportType>13F HOLDINGS REPORT</reportType>
      <form13FFileNumber>028-07218</form13FFileNumber>
      <provideInfoForInstruction5>N</provideInfoForInstruction5>
    </coverPage>
    <signatureBlock>
      <name>Lawrence Williams IV</name>
      <title>Chairman, President &amp; CEO</title>
      <phone>309-685-0033</phone>
      <signature>Lawrence Williams IV</signature>
      <city>Peoria</city>
      <stateOrCountry>IL</stateOrCountry>
      <signatureDate>11-04-2021</signatureDate>
    </signatureBlock>
    <summaryPage>
      <otherIncludedManagersCount>0</otherIncludedManagersCount>
      <tableEntryTotal>186</tableEntryTotal>
      <tableValueTotal>3130407</tableValueTotal>
      <isConfidentialOmitted>false</isConfidentialOmitted>
    </summaryPage>
  </formData>
</edgarSubmission>
</XML>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
<DOCUMENT>
<TYPE>INFORMATION TABLE
<SEQUENCE>2
<FILENAME>INFO_TABLE_X3.xml
<TEXT>
<XML>
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?>
<ns1:informationTable xmlns:ns1="http://www.sec.gov/edgar/document/thirteenf/informationtable" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>APPLE INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>037833100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>5127</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>36235</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>35475</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>760</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ABBVIE INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>00287y109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>37028</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>343261</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>320911</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>22350</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ABBOTT LABORATORIES</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>002824100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>49013</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>414905</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>395108</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>19797</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ACCENTURE PLC-CL A</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>g1151c101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>39016</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>121956</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>114036</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>7920</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ADOBE INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>00724F101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>262</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>455</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>455</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>053015103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>30694</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>153532</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>143077</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>10455</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>AMEREN CORPORATION</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>023608102</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>678</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>8372</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>6944</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>1428</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>025537101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>31373</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>386466</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>362680</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>23786</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>AFLAC INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>001055102</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>575</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>11035</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>10435</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>600</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ALAMO GROUP INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>011311107</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>209</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1500</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1500</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ALLSTATE CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>020002101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>32268</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>253457</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>240558</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>12899</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>APPLIED MATERIALS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>038222105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>257</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1998</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1998</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>AMGEN INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>031162100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>36357</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>170969</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>162462</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>8507</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>AMAZON.COM INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>023135106</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>769</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>234</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>230</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>4</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ANTS SOFTWARE INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>037271103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>0</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>46666</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>46666</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT LLC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>03768e105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>29907</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>485589</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>455569</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>30020</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BROADCOM INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>11135f101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>31683</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>65336</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>61291</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>4045</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>AMERICAN EXPRESS CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>025816109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>41907</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>250145</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>235680</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>14465</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BOEING CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>097023105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>2182</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>9923</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>9923</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BANK OF AMERICA CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>060505104</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>803</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>18909</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>18909</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON HOLDING CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>099502106</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>30627</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>385970</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>363300</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>22670</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BAXTER INTERNATIONAL INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>071813109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>565</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>7029</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>7029</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BECTON DICKINSON &amp; CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>075887109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>271</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1104</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1104</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>064058100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>2345</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>45238</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>40178</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>5060</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BLACKROCK INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>09247x101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>42461</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>50629</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>48302</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>2327</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>110122108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>31639</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>534714</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>501704</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>33010</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>VANGUARD TOTAL BOND MKT</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>921937835</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>246</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>2878</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>2878</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BP PLC-SPONS ADR</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>055622104</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>24424</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>893662</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>835391</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>58271</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL A</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>084670108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>411</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CL B</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>084670702</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>2000</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>7328</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>7266</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>62</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BROWN &amp; BROWN INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>115236101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>5545</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>100000</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>100000</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>INVESCO BULLETSHARES 2021 CORP BOND</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>46138j700</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>7524</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>356742</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>260087</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>96655</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>INVESCO BULLETSHARES 2022 CORP BOND</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>46138j882</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>8781</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>407839</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>168996</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>238843</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>INVESCO BULLETSHARES 2023 CORP BOND</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>46138j866</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>6549</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>302201</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>107864</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>194337</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>INVESCO BULLETSHARES 2024 CORP BOND</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>46138j841</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>5172</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>233931</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>82815</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>151116</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>INVESCO BULLETSHARES 2025 CORP BOND</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>46138j825</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>1057</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>47643</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>17144</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>30499</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>VANGUARD SHORT-TERM BOND ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>921937827</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>488</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>5957</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>5957</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>BLACKSTONE INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>09260d107</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>256</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>2200</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>2200</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>CATERPILLAR INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>149123101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>21209</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>110479</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>106311</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>4168</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>COMMERCE BANCSHARES INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>200525103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>1574</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>22588</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>17400</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>5188</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS (NEW)</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>16119p108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>381</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>524</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>524</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>CIGNA CORP NEW</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>125523100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>24050</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>120156</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>115041</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>5115</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>COLGATE PALMOLIVE CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>194162103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>650</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>8595</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>6295</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>2300</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>CLOROX COMPANY</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>189054109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>285</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1720</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1720</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>COMCAST CORP CLASS A</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>20030N101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>32598</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>582841</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>544346</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>38495</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>CONOCOPHILLIPS</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>20825C104</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>35865</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>529222</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>496812</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>32410</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>22160K105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>904</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>2012</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>2012</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>CISCO SYSTEMS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>17275R102</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>50383</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>925657</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>878970</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>46687</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>CSX CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>126408103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>1178</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>39600</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>39600</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>CVS HEALTH CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>126650100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>28179</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>332061</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>307866</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>24195</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>CHEVRON CORPORATION</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>166764100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>29757</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>293316</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>274622</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>18695</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>DOMINION ENERGY INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>25746U109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>27533</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>377060</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>352790</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>24270</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>DEERE &amp; CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>244199105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>60812</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>181489</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>172334</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>9155</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>254709108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>46949</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>382164</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>361594</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>20570</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ISHARES CORE DIVIDEND GROWTH ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>46434v621</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>18152</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>361309</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>198665</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>162644</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>74834L100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>11662</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>80257</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>70592</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>9665</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>THE WALT DISNEY CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>254687106</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>44902</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>265428</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>252923</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>12505</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>DOW INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>260557103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>211</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>3667</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>3667</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>AMDOCS LTD</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>g02602103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>22911</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>302613</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>281048</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>21565</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>DARDEN RESTAURANTS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>237194105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>1008</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>6652</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>6652</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>DTE ENERGY COMPANY</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>233331107</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>25062</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>224349</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>210334</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>14015</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>DT MIDSTREAM INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>23345m107</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>31123</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>673068</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>635774</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>37294</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>DUKE ENERGY HOLDING CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>26441c204</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>30285</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>310329</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>290065</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>20264</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>CONSOLIDATED EDISON INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>209115104</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>1803</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>24834</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>24834</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>EDISON INTERNATIONAL</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>281020107</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>310</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>5580</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>5580</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>EASTMAN CHEMICAL COMPANY</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>277432100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>33094</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>328512</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>309267</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>19245</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>EMERSON ELECTRIC CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>291011104</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>299</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>3175</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>3175</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ENBRIDGE INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>29250n105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>30071</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>755558</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>706830</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>48728</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>EVERSOURCE ENERGY</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>30040w108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>32308</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>395152</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>370137</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>25015</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ENTERGY CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>29364G103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>27447</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>276374</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>256722</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>19652</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>EVERGY INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>30034w106</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>31342</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>503883</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>466871</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>37012</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>EXELON CORPORATION</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>30161N101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>33385</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>690621</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>647435</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>43186</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>FACEBOOK INC A</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>30303m102</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>683</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>2013</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>2013</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>FIRSTENERGY CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>337932107</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>31192</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>875698</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>819184</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>56515</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>FIRST HORIZON CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>320517105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>328</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>20142</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>20142</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>GENERAL DYNAMICS CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>369550108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>10241</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>52243</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>50133</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>2110</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>GENERAL ELECTRIC CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>369604301</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>527</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>5116</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>4535</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>581</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>GENERAL MILLS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>370334104</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>28588</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>477900</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>449516</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>28384</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>SPDR GOLD TRUST</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>78463v107</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>236</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1440</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1440</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ALPHABET INC CL C</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>02079k107</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>576</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>216</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>216</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ALPHABET INC CL A</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>02079k305</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>535</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>200</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>200</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>GENUINE PARTS CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>372460105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>31524</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>260035</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>243330</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>16705</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>HOME DEPOT INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>437076102</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>35638</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>108565</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>101355</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>7210</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>HONEYWELL INTERNATL INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>438516106</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>47546</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>223977</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>214092</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>9885</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>THE HERSHEY COMPANY</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>427866108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>235</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1389</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1389</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>INTL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>459200101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>2544</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>18311</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>18311</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>INTEL CORPORATION</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>458140100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>13838</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>259717</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>250052</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>9665</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>INTUITIVE SURGICAL INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>46120E602</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>357</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>359</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>359</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>452308109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>530</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>2565</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>2565</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ISHARES S&amp;P500 VALUE INDEX ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>464287408</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>277</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1908</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1908</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>JOHNSON &amp; JOHNSON</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>478160104</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>45943</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>284479</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>266950</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>17529</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>JP MORGAN CHASE &amp; CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>46625H100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>57924</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>353867</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>335124</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>18743</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>KIMBERLY CLARK CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>494368103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>29655</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>223911</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>210691</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>13220</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>COCA COLA CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>191216100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>29135</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>555270</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>523155</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>32115</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>KROGER CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>501044101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>208</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>5150</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>5150</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ELI LILLY &amp; CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>532457108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>872</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>3773</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>2923</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>850</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>539830109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>26044</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>75467</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>70162</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>5305</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ALLIANT ENERGY CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>018802108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>33752</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>602936</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>567966</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>34970</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>LOWES COS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>548661107</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>1228</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>6054</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>6054</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>MCDONALDS CORPORATION</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>580135101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>1420</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>5888</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>5888</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>MONDELEZ INTL INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>609207105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>26969</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>463545</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>432170</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>31375</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>MEDTRONIC PLC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>g5960l103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>30254</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>241355</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>223911</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>17444</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>METLIFE INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>59156r108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>481</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>7785</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>7785</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>MCCORMICK &amp; CO INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>579780206</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>4003</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>49396</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>49366</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>30</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>MARSH &amp; MCLENNAN COS</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>571748102</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>39410</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>260249</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>245055</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>15194</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>3M COMPANY</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>88579y101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>28265</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>161126</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>150716</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>10410</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ALTRIA GROUP INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>02209S103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>312</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>6844</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>6844</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>MERCK AND CO INC NEW</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>58933y105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>25168</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>335084</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>312229</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>22855</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>MICROSOFT CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>594918104</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>98801</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>350458</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>338392</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>12066</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>NEXTERA ENERGY INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>65339f101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>47094</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>599769</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>563534</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>36235</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>NATIONAL FUEL GAS CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>636180101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>361</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>6883</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>6883</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>666807102</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>506</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1406</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1406</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>NORFOLK SOUTHERN CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>655844108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>10718</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>44800</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>40850</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>3950</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>NESTLE SA SPONSORED ADR</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>641069406</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>292</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>2427</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>2427</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>NVIDIA CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>67066G104</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>307</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1484</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1484</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>OGE ENERGY CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>670837103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>356</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>10800</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>10800</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>OMNICOM GROUP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>681919106</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>28161</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>388639</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>360814</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>27825</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ORACLE CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>68389X105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>52115</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>598133</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>571434</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>26699</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>PEPSICO INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>713448108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>38422</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>255446</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>241588</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>13858</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>PFIZER INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>717081103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>1120</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>26033</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>25233</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>800</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>PROCTER &amp; GAMBLE CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>742718109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>39592</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>283206</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>268521</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>14685</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>PROGRESSIVE CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>743315103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>904</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>10000</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>7845</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>2155</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>PHILLIPS EDISON &amp; COMPANY CLASS B</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>71844v300</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>494</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>15615</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>15615</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>731068102</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>22841</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>190879</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>177234</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>13645</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>PHILIP MORRIS INTL</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>718172109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>26854</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>283297</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>261742</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>21555</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>693475105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>43173</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>220676</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>208246</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>12430</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>PORTLAND GENERAL ELECTRIC CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>736508847</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>2067</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>43997</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>41797</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>2200</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>PPG INDUSTRIES INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>693506107</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>30481</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>213137</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>202377</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>10760</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>PRIMERICA INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>74164m108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>30133</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>196137</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>183722</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>12415</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>PHILLIPS 66</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>718546104</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>385</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>5501</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>5501</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>QUALCOMM INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>747525103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>44882</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>347976</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>327876</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>20101</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>INVESCO QQQ TRUST SERIES 1</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>46090e103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>362</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1011</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1011</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ROYAL DUTCH SHELL PLC A</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>780259206</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>294</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>6598</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>6598</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>REGIONS FINANCIAL CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>7591EP100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>30340</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1423759</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1332164</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>91595</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>RLI CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>749607107</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>35083</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>349884</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>349884</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>RPM INTERNATIONAL INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>749685103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>3816</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>49145</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>46095</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>3050</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>INVESCO S&amp;P 500 EQUAL WEIGHT ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>46137v357</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>13346</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>89077</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>89077</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>75513e101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>488</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>5678</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>5678</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>STARBUCKS CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>855244109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>475</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>4308</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>4308</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>SCHWAB US BROAD MKT ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>808524102</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>815</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>7847</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>7847</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>SCHWAB US DVD EQUITY ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>808524797</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>19991</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>269282</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>154631</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>114651</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>CHARLES SCHWAB CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>808513105</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>34699</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>476368</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>445474</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>30894</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>SCHWAB US AGGREGATE BOND ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>808524839</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>907</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>16721</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>7116</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>9605</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>824348106</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>446</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1595</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1595</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>SIEMENS AG-SPONS ADR</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>826197501</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>23744</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>289065</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>271870</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>17195</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>SOUTH JERSEY INDUSTRIES</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>838518108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>276</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>13000</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>9300</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>3700</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>SOUTHERN CO</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>842587107</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>30952</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>499468</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>467248</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>32220</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>S&amp;P GLOBAL INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>78409v104</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>48981</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>115279</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>110259</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>5020</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF TRUST</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>78462f103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>2262</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>5270</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>2135</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>3135</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>STANLEY BLACK &amp; DECKER INC.</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>854502101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>33596</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>191635</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>180385</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>11250</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>STRYKER CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>863667101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>1116</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>4230</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>4230</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>AT&amp;T INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>00206R102</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>36445</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1349297</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1274555</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>74742</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>89832q109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>36799</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>627432</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>588748</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>38685</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>TARGET CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>87612e106</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>60745</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>265529</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>251598</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>13931</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>T ROWE PRICE ASSOCIATES</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>74144t108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>40650</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>206658</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>194383</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>12275</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>TC ENERGY CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>87807b107</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>3145</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>65404</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>60844</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>4560</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>TRAVELERS COMPANIES INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>89417e109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>1147</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>7548</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>7548</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>TESLA INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>88160r101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>227</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>293</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>293</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>882508104</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>54406</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>283058</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>270018</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>13040</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>UNITEDHEALTH GROUP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>91324P102</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>58699</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>150226</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>143560</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>6665</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>UNION PACIFIC CORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>907818108</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>966</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>4928</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>4928</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>UNITED PARCEL SERVICE B</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>911312106</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>5087</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>27933</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>27308</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>625</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>US BANCORP</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>902973304</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>34903</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>587190</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>549164</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>38026</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>VISA INC CLASS A SHARES</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>92826c839</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>227</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1021</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1021</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>VANGUARD SHORT-TERM  CORPORATE  ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>92206c409</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>1064</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>12917</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>8632</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>4285</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>VANGUARD DIVIDEND APPRECIATION ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>921908844</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>1032</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>6716</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>5541</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>1175</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>VANGUARD S&amp;P 500 ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>922908363</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>476</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1208</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>508</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>700</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>92343v104</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>39996</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>740521</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>697910</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>42611</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>WEC ENERGY GROUP INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>92939u106</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>364</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>4126</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>4126</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>WELLS FARGO &amp; COMPANY</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>949746101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>230</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>4966</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>4966</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>WASTE MANAGEMENT INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>94106L109</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>268</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1792</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1792</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>WILLIAMS COS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>969457100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>23671</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>912528</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>843623</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>68905</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>WALMART INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>931142103</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>1240</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>8898</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>8898</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>981811102</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>304</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>5763</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>5763</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>WILLIAMS SONOMA</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>969904101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>319</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>1800</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>1800</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>XCEL ENERGY</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>98389B100</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>33824</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>541176</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>507580</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>33596</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>COMMUNICATION SERV SEL SEC SPDR ETF</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>81369y852</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>2090</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>26092</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>13870</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>12222</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>ENERGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>81369y506</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>3305</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>63447</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>37527</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>25920</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>FINANCIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>81369Y605</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>4453</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>118665</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>71437</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>47228</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>INDUSTRIAL SELECT SECTOR SPDR</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>81369y704</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>776</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>7935</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>7935</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>TECHNOLOGY SELECT SECTOR SPDR</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>81369Y803</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>963</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>6446</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>6446</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>UTILITIES SELECT SECTOR SPDR</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>81369Y886</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>7975</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>124841</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>70030</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>54811</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>HEALTH CARE SELECT SECTOR SPDR</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>81369Y209</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>4062</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>31907</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>21324</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>10583</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>CONSUMER DISC SELECT SECTOR SPDR</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>81369Y407</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>687</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>3829</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>3829</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>30231g102</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>2951</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>50168</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>50168</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
	<ns1:infoTable>
		<ns1:nameOfIssuer>YUM! BRANDS INC</ns1:nameOfIssuer>
		<ns1:titleOfClass>COM </ns1:titleOfClass>
		<ns1:cusip>988498101</ns1:cusip>
		<ns1:value>274</ns1:value>
		<ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamt>2238</ns1:sshPrnamt>
			<ns1:sshPrnamtType>SH</ns1:sshPrnamtType>
		</ns1:shrsOrPrnAmt>
		<ns1:investmentDiscretion>SOLE</ns1:investmentDiscretion>
		<ns1:votingAuthority>
			<ns1:Sole>2238</ns1:Sole>
			<ns1:Shared>0</ns1:Shared>
			<ns1:None>0</ns1:None>
		</ns1:votingAuthority>
	</ns1:infoTable>
</ns1:informationTable>
</XML>
</TEXT>
</DOCUMENT>
</SEC-DOCUMENT>