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Massachusetts Financial Services Co., dba MFS Investment Management (MFS), is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1924 and is a subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (US) Financial Services Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Sun Life Financial, Inc. (TSX, NYSE: SLF) in Canada. The firm provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to a range of institutional clients and pooled investment vehicles. MFS is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Royce & Associates LP, dba Royce Investment Partners (Royce), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Charles Royce in 1972 and is a subsidiary of Legg Mason Royce Holdings LLC, which is ultimately owned by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN). Royce offers investment advisory services to US registered investment companies, non-US investment companies, collective investment trusts, two separate series of a privately offered limited liability company, and institutional separate accounts managed for a pension plan and a charitable organization.

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. is a registered investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of KeyCorp. (NYSE: KEY). KeyBanc Capital Markets provides investment banking, commercial lending, treasury management, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity and debt underwriting and trading and syndicated finance products and services to large corporations and middle-market companies.

Mutual of America Capital Management LLC (Capital Management) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1993 and is wholly-owned by Mutual of America Holding Co. LLC and indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Mutual of America Life Insurance Co. Capital Management provides investment advisory services to registered investment companies (mutual funds), institutional investors, and to Mutual of America’s general account.

Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management LLC (WST) is a SEC-registered asset management firm headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia. In 2024, the firm was acquired by Clearstead Advisors LLC, a holding company. The firm was founded by Wayne Wilbanks in 1990. WST provides investment services for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, Taft Hartley organizations, municipalities, bank trust departments, trust companies, insurance companies, foundations, and endowments.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW) is a full-service investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). KBW offers sales and trading in equities securities of financial services companies.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks.

Lafayette Investments, Inc. (Lafayette) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Ashton, Maryland with additional office in Bethesda. The firm was founded by Thomas Roddy in 1988. Lafayette offers investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities.

WestPark Capital, Inc. (Securities) (WPC-Broker) is the securities brokerage division of WestPark Capital, Inc., a full-service investment banking firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1999 and is principally owned by Westpark Capital Group LLC. WPC-Broker provides a full array of trading and execution services to serve the needs of both private and public companies worldwide, as well as individual and institutional investors.

George McKelvey & Co., Inc. (GMCo) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Manasquan, New Jersey. Founded in 1960, GMCo develops, implements and manages personalized investment strategies for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities.

Founded by Richard J. Rosenblatt in 1979, Rosenblatt Securities, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research

Cresset Asset Management LLC (Cresset) is s a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2017 by Douglas Regan and Jack Ablin. They are a subsidiary of Cresset Capital Management LLC, owned by Cresset Manager LLC. Cresset offers investment advisory and family office services to individuals, high-net worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, other business entities and pooled investment vehicles.

Cresset PKP LLC is a wealth management firm headquartered in Reston, Virginia. Formerly known as PagnatoKarp Partners LLC, the firm was founded by Paul Pagnato Jr. and David Karp in 2016. They were acquierd in 2020 by Cresset Asset Management LLC, which is ultimately owned by Cresset Capital Management LLC. Cresset PKP provides investment advisory, family office, and other services to individuals, families, and institutional clients.

Truist Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1894 as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. In 2020, the firm was renamed following the integration of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and BB&T Capital Markets. The firm is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) and is an active market maker in equity and fixed-income products. Truist Securities delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, and financing solutions, as well as a dynamic suite of sales, trading, and research services in both fixed-income and equity. Their strategies are carefully tailored to meet the needs and vision of their clients.

Compass Point Research & Trading LLC (Compass Point) is a registered broker-dealer and full-service investment banking firm headquartered in Washington, DC. The firm was founded by Scott Dreyer in 2007 and is owned by Sooner Holdings LLC. Compass Point provides investment banking, research, and sales and trading services to institutional investors. Their clients include investment advisors, mutual funds, hedge funds and other institutional accounts located in the US, Canada and Europe.

KPMG International Cooperative focuses on the promotion of the economic interests of its members. It engages in the protection, promotion, improvement, and expansion of the KPMG Group. The company was founded on February 8, 1988 and is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

B. Riley Wealth Management, Inc. (B. Riley), formerly Wunderlich Securities, Inc., is a full-service brokerage firm headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, founded in 1996. The firm is a subsidiary of Wunderlich Investment Co., Inc. B. Riley provides comprehensive wealth management and brokerage services to individuals and families, corporations and non-profit organizations, including qualified retirement plans, trusts, foundations and endowments. In 2001, they expanded their business to include investment advisory services. The firm is duly registered with the SEC.

Blue Delta Capital Partners LLC (Blue Delta Capital Prtnrs) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Mark A Frantz and Kevin Robbins. The firm is headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

Grotech Management Co (Grotech Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 1984 by Frank A. Adams. The firm is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Greenspring Associates Inc is a venture capital subsidiary of StepStone Group, Inc. founded in 2000 by C. Ashton Newhall. The firm is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Cherry Bekaert LLP engages in the provision of financial and management services. It offers services such as assurance, tax, advisory, cybersecurity, wealth management, consulting, and corporate tax planning strategies. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Seaport Global Securities LLC is a full service investment bank, capital markets advisory and research platform headquartered in New York City with offices across the US and in Europe. They are a subsidiary of Seaport Global Holdings LLC. The firm offers access to a broad selection of fixed income and equity products, as well as the market intelligence to provide insight to dynamic opportunities for its clients. Seaport Global Securities provides clients access to innovative trading solutions, competitive rates, quality execution, and superior service. Their equity trading team focuses on identifying liquidity in US, Canadian and European markets. The fixed income distribution platform covers all areas of the credit spectrum.

LIV Golf, Inc. operates as a platform that sells golf tickets. The private company is based in Miami, FL.

Dune Road Capital Partners (Dune Road Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Peter Richards. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Social Starts LLC (Social Starts) is a Venture Capital firm is founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, New York.

Ibex Investors LLC (Ibex Investors) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Justin B. Borus. Ibex Investors LLC is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Energy Capital Partners Management LP (ECP) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Doug Kimmelman. The firm is headquartered in Summit, New Jersey with an additional office in San Diego, Fort Lauderdale, New York City, Houston and Seoul .

Hamilton Lane Advisors LLC (Hamilton Lane) is a private equity firm founded in May 1991. The firm is headquartered in Pennsylvania with additional offices located in London, Hong Kong, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, San Diego, New York, Ft. Lauderdale, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Las Vegas and Seoul.

CIFC Asset Management LLC (CIFC) is the SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2005 and is a subsidiary of CIFC Asset Management Holdings LLC, ultimately held by CIFC LLC. CIFC provides investment management services to pooled investment vehicles that are collateralized loan obligation funds (CLOs) and to private funds and investors that invest in corporate and structured credit.

Latham & Watkins LLP operates as a full-service law firm or legal matters. It offers services in the areas of finance, litigation, accounting, banking, life sciences, private equity, real estate, government relations, employment law, and outsourcing. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Joyance Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Founded in 1992 by Joseph DuCote and Frank Soriano, Sutter Securities, Inc. is a FINRA-registered broker/dealer located in San Francisco. The firm underwrites, trades and sells fixed-income and equity products. Their trading desk also engages in agency transactions in U.S. Government and agency obligations, municipal bonds, corporate bonds, MBS, ABS, listed and over-the-counter stocks, and domestic and foreign CDs and commercial paper. The firm serves domestic and international institutional clients, including bond and mutual funds, insurance companies, corporations, banks, retirement funds and investment advisors. Sutter Securities provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research.