David B. Hanson

BellSouth LLC operates as a telecommunications holding company. It provides wire line communication services including local exchange, network access, intra local access, and internet services. The firm also offers print and online directory advertising. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

UVEST Financial Services Group, Inc. provides third party brokerage services. It offers investment and insurance programs to regional banks and credit unions. The company was founded on June 19, 1978 and is headquartered in Fort Mill, SC.

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a subsidiary of Invesco Group Services, Inc., ultimately held by Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ). The firm was founded in 1986 and previously known as Invesco Institutional NA, Inc. until April 2010 when Invesco Ltd. consolidated the businesses of their US investment advisors (Invesco AIM Advisors, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc., Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc. and Invesco Global Asset Management NA, Inc.) under the name Invesco Advisers, Inc. They provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutional and high net-worth clients through separate accounts, wrap fee programs and US registered investment companies and other Commingled Funds.

Telcobuy.com LLC provides supply chain solutions. Its services include supply chain and professional, data center, collaboration, networking, and security. The company was founded by James P. Kavanaugh and David L. Steward in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Merrill Lynch Ventures LLC is a venture capital firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a division of the Merrill Lynch Global Markets & Investment Banking Group and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC).

LPL Financial LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina. The firm was founded in 1989 as Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. They are a direct subsidiary of LPL Holdings, Inc., owned by LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPLA). LPL Financial offers various types of advisory services and programs to individual and institutional clients.

Narwhal Capital Management LLC (Narwhal) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Marietta, Georgia. The firm was founded by Matt Burton and MacArther Plumart in 2005. Narwhal provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, private funds, and trusts.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

H.J. Russell & Co. provides real estates development and construction services. It offers a comprehensive range of services including: real estate development, program management, construction, and property management. The company was founded by Herman Jerome Russell in 1952 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Cellular Operators Association of India is a non-profit organization that operates for the advancement of Internet and mobile communication services. The firm initiates and tackles on subscriber verification, electromagnetic frequency awareness, telecom tower issues, access to telecom infrastructure in buildings, net neutrality, machine-to-machine services, and proliferation of public Wi-Fi networks. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

World Wide Technology LLC provides information technology products and supply chain solutions. It offers consulting, application, infrastructure, and supply chain and integration services. The company was founded by David L. Steward and James P. Kavanaugh in July 1990 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

American Business Council operates as a business association. The non-profit company is based in Bethlehem, PA.

University of Nevada functions as a college and university. It provides education, research, scholarship, creative activities, and clinical services. The company was founded on September 10, 1957 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

The American Council of Engineering Cos. is a premier organization that drives innovation in engineering. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company offers trust programs to enhance membership investment by helping to control firm costs. The organization empowers engineers and architects to shape the future through events and resources. ACEC is the leading trade association of firms in the $338B engineering design services industry, with over 5,500 member firms and 600,000 employees across the United States.

Indo-American Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization, which engages in the promotion of industrial, economic, business, and commercial activities between the United States of America and India. It promotes bilateral trade, investment, and technology transfer; and facilitates business collaborations, joint ventures, marketing tie-ups, and strategic alliances through a set of proactive business-oriented initiatives. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Bank Insurance & Securities Association is a business association. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

LPL Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding comany for LPL Financial Services. It provides investment advisory, marketing, administrative, distribution and information systems services to the independent financial advisor network in the United States through its subsidiaries. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association, Inc. (SIFMA) is an organization that represents the securities industry in the United States. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's main focus is advocating for effective and resilient capital markets. The CEO of the company is Kenneth E. Bentsen.

The American Securities Association is a non-profit organization that advocates for the interests of broker-dealers and investors. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The association recently sent a comment letter to the SEC regarding new mandates related to cybersecurity policies. The American company also supports Representative Pete Sessions ’ legislation codifying a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff no-action letter that allows brokers-dealers to continue to be compensated for providing research services without registering as investment advisers. The association works in communities across the country to create jobs, grow the economy, and increase prosperity for all Americans.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Balentine LLC is SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 2009 and is solely owned by Balentine Partners LLC. Balentine provides a full complement of comprehensive wealth management solutions for individuals, families, and institutions, as well as a pooled investment vehicle.