Bonds are securities: that may be deposited with and received by a unit of the State or a political subdivision of the State for any purpose for which the deposit of bonds or obligations of the State is authorized by law; and in which any of the following persons or entities may legally and properly invest money, including capital that the person or entity owns or controls: an officer or a unit of the State or a political subdivision of the State; a bank, a trust company, a savings and loan association, an investment company, or any other person conducting a banking business; an insurance company, an insurance association, or any other person conducting an insurance business; a personal representative, a guardian, a trustee, or any other fiduciary; and any other person.