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DSM Capital Partners LLC (DSM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The firm was founded by Stephen Memishian and Daniel Strickberger in 2001. DSM actively manages growth stock investment portfolios for a wide range of clients, which includes pension plans, foundations and endowments, other institutions, and individual investors.

Saratoga Management Co LLC (Saratoga Management) is a private equity subsidiary of Saratoga Partners Group founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Nikko Asset Management Americas, Inc. (Nikko AMA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1981 and is a subsidiary of Nikko AM Americas Holding Co., Inc., ultimately held by Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8309) in Japan. Nikko AMA provides investment advisory services to institutional investors, such as corporations, pension funds, trust banks, charitable organizations, government agencies and funds, supranational organizations, as well as pooled investment vehicles that includes Japanese Investment Trusts and Nikko AMA group affiliates.

The Executive Forum is a membership-based organization that provides a platform for executives to connect and share knowledge. The American company offers a range of services to its members, including career path marketing, resume/bio library, and member spotlight. The Executive Forum website provides a login portal for members to access these services. The private company's website is powered by Higher Logic and designed by Econverse Media.

CL Media Holdings LLC provides global reach through hyper-engaging content and multicultural audiences. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

Rice, Voelker LLC is a broker/dealer headquartered in Covington, Louisiana. The firm serves customers such as hedge funds. They specialize in private placements. The firm was funded in 1995.

Mariner Investment Group LLC (MIG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment management firm headquartered in Harrison, New York. The firm was founded in 1992 by William Michaelcheck and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MIG Holdings LLC which acquired them in 2007. They are ultimately held by ORIX Corp. (NYSE: IX; TYO: 8591) in Japan. MIG discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to institutional clients which are primarily privately offered pooled investment vehicles and, to a lesser extent, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and plan sponsors via managed account agreements. The firm is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Dawson James Securities, Inc. (Dawson James) is a full service investment firm and registered broker-dealer headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. The firm was founded in 2002 and is a subsidiary of Ark Financial Services, Inc. Dawson James offers research, institutional & retail sales, and execution trading & corporate services to institutional money managers, mutual funds, registered investment advisors, corporations and insurance companies.

Founded in 2006, Empire Asset Management Co. is a full service brokerage firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Empire Investment Group Holdings LLC. They specialize in providing investment strategies for institutions, corporate clients and high net-worth individuals. The firm provides comprehensive solutions to their clients on mergers, acquisitions, restructuring, investment banking, and wealth management.

Founded in 1946, R.F. Lafferty & Co., Inc. is a brokerage firm and registered investment advisor located in New York City. The firm's research focuses on small- and mid-cap companies.

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.

Rogerscasey, Inc. offers investment consulting services and software solutions. It offers performance reporting, target-date funds, and master manager solutions. The company is founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Darien, CT.

Part of Rothschild & Co. The company is based in New York, NY. Continuation Holdings AG, Rothschild, Inc. provides investment banking and advisory services.