Dean Droegemueller

Cargill, Inc. engages in the provision of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. It specializes in food service, agriculture, meat and poultry, transportation, pharmaceutical ingredients, and beauty products. The company was founded by William Wallace Cargill in 1865 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

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.

US Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. (USBAM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in March 2001 and formerly known as FAF Advisors, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of US Bank National Association, which is owned by US Bancorp (NYSE: USB), a diversified financial holding company. USBAM provides investment advisory services through managed accounts to institutional clients, money market mutual funds, and privately offered investment fund.

Part of KPMG International Cooperative, KPMG, Inc. provides audit and accounting services. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The CEO of the Canadian company is Walter R. Pela.

Field Nation LLC operates as an online work platform for connecting businesses and workers. Its self-service web portal is used by global enterprises to small local companies to find, manage and pay contractors for any specific job. The company was founded by Mynul H. Khan in 2008 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Anser Innovation LLC operates as a technology company. It develops Internet-based software and hardware to enhance remote interaction and multi-sensory interaction. The company was founded by Lisa M. Lavin, Braden Kroll and Mark Kroll in 2011 and is headquartered in Burnsville, MN.

Part of Stifel Financial Corp., Anderson & Co. LLC is a company that provides accounting services. The company is based in Rochester Hills, MI. Anderson & Co. was acquired by Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. on April 10, 2000.

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.

Colliers Securities LLC is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1997 and formerly known as Dougherty & Co. LLC. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Colliers Mortgage Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Colliers International Group, Inc. (NASDAQ; TSX: CIGI) in Canada. Colliers Securities generally provides brokerage, custody and execution services through a clearing arrangement with National Financial Services LLC, a nonaffiliated firm, member NYSE, SIPC and a Fidelity Investments® Company.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Baird-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., an investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 1919 and is ultimately owned by Baird Financial Group, Inc. Baird-Broker offers a full suite of comprehensive trading services for institutional clients.

Founded in 1995 by Michael Acheson, Henry Barratt, Kim Cooke and Reid Miles, Blue Water Capital LLC is a venture capital firm headquartered in McLean, Virginia.

Northland Securities, Inc. (NSI) is a dually registered, full-service broker dealer and investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 2002 and is owned by Northland Capital Holdings, Inc., which was acquired by First National of Nebraska, Inc. (OTCMKTS: FINN) in 2023. NSI is actively engaged in buying and selling securities for its own account as well as for clients.

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.

RBC Capital Markets LLC is a full-service brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. They are a direct subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of 3 major business lines: the Private Client Group, the Fixed-Income Group and the Clearing and Execution Services Group. The Private Client Group serves individual investors, while the Fixed-Income Group provides services to institutions, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Clearing and Execution Services Group is a provider of clearing and execution services to independent brokers/dealers throughout the US. RBC Capital Markets focuses on the following sectors: communications, media, consumer/retail, diversified industries, energy, financial institutions, forest products, healthcare, infrastructure finance, mining & metals, real estate, social infrastructure, technology and the US municipal markets.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

Edge Embossing, Inc. manufactures micro structured thermoplastic devices for diagnostic, medical and optics industries. The company was founded by Andrew Kamholz and is headquartered in Charlestown, MA.

GREAT NORTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP (Great North Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Ryan J Weber, Robert J Weber and James DonFrancesco. The firm is headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

New Emerald Energy LLC engages in drilling oil and gas wells. The company is based in Denver, CO and has subsidiaries in Australia and the United States. The company was founded by James Russell Reger.

North Point Advisors LLC operates as an independent investment bank focused on providing financial advice on mergers and acquisitions. Its capabilities include mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and sale transactions, financial sponsor advisory and corporate finance advisory. The company was founded by David Jacquin in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants offers services and professional development for CPAs and other accounting professionals. It provides CPE, resources, networking, and advocacy services. The company was founded on June 23, 1904 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Piper Sandler & Co. operates as an investment company, which engages in the provision of securities brokerage and investment banking services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The StoneHill Group, Inc. provides quality control and mortgage services. It offers post-closing and pre-close QC reviews, QC servicing reviews, EPD reviews, re-purchase defense and resolution, and QC plans. The company was founded by David Green in 1996 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

U.S. Bank NA (Cincinnati Ohio Investment Management) (USB-IM) is the investment management division of U.S. Bank NA, a commercial bank headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is ultimately held by the US Bancorp (NYSE: USB). USB-IM provides tailored investment management services to individuals and institutional investors.

Northpointe Advisors LLC provides consulting services to technology companies. The private company is based in Plymouth, MN. The company was founded by Jackie Schneider.

Landscape Structures, Inc. manufactures commercial playground equipment. Its services include commercial playground equipment, nature-inspired playground equipment, inclusive playgrounds and theme playgrounds. The company was founded by Barbara King and Steve King in 1971 and is headquartered in Delano, MN.

New Era Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of technology solutions. It offers managed services, cloud solutions, security and systems integration. The firm serves to healthcare, facilities and development, financial services, education, government and corporate enterprise industries. The company was founded by Joseph Ewart in 2013 and is headquartered in West chester, PA.

Razr Marketing, Inc. operates as a technology and marketing services company. It operates credit cardholder loyalty programs and medicaid incentive programs across the United States of America and Puerto Rico. The firm provides communication strategy, partnership marketing, content development and branding services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MA.

The Nerdery LLC operates as a custom software design and development company. It provides mobile applications, web applications, websites, digital consulting and system integration. The company was founded by Luke Bucklin, Michael Derheim, and Michael Schmidt in 2003 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Susquehanna Capital Management LLC (Susquehanna Capital Management) is a Private Equity and Venture Capital subsidiary of Susquehanna International Group LLP founded in 2006 by Vincenzo la Ruffa and Amir Goldman. The firm is headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.

Tempo Automation, Inc. manufactures printed circuit boards. The firm serves the building cutting edge satellites, rockets, self-driving cars, and robotics. The company was founded by Shashank Samala, Jeff McAlvay, Jesse Koenig and Katherine Scott in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

3DEO, Inc. manufactures industrial parts. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Gardena, CA.