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State Street Bank & Trust Co. (SSBT) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1792 and is owned by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSBT serves as the administrator, fund accountant and transfer agent for the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund, an exchange-traded fund.

Back Yard Burgers, Inc. operates and franchises restaurants and provides catering services. Its restaurants specialize in charbroiled, freshly prepared, great-tasting food. The firm’s menu includes made-to-order gourmet Black Angus hamburgers and chicken sandwiches charbroiled over an open flame, fresh salads, chili and other specialty items, including hand-dipped milkshakes, fresh-made lemonade and fresh-baked cobblers. The company was founded by Lattimore M. Michael in 1987 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Jones Day LP provides legal services. It offers services to the airlines, aviation, automotive, construction, energy, healthcare, insurance, media, pharmaceuticals, and telecommunication industries. The company was founded by Edwin J. Blandin and William Lowe Rice on March 1, 1893 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. provides insurance and financial security solutions. The firm offers life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, annuities, and investment products. It also provides financial planning strategies and solutions. The company was founded by John C. Johnston on March 2, 1857 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Special Olympics, Inc. operates as a sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities that provides year-round training and activities. The company was founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver on July 20, 1968 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Alston & Bird LLP engages in the provision of legal advisory services. It offers services in the areas of corporate and finance, litigation, intellectual property, regulatory and specialty, international, and tax. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Kentucky Fried Chicken Ltd. (Franchise) is a restaurant chain based in Warrensburg, MO. The private company operates under the KFC brand and specializes in serving fried chicken.

Century 21 Real Estate LLC engages in the provision of real estate brokerage, finance and mortgage services. It offers brand marks, marketing, communications and technology solutions that help enable its franchisees. The company was founded by Marsh Fisher and Arthur E. Bartlett in 1971 and is headquartered in Madison, NJ.

Part of Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc., Reich & Co., Inc. is a comprehensive ophthalmology company that provides medical and surgical treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetic eye disease. The company is based in New York, NY. The company also offers LASIK/PRK procedures and provide prescriptions for glasses and contact lenses. Reich & Co. was acquired by Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. on December 16, 1993.

Diversified Search LLC engages in the provision of executive search services. It offers senior-level executive and board search services for various clients. The company was founded by Judith M. von Seldeneck in 1974 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Revolution LLC provides investment services. The firm operates through the following segments: Revolution Places, Revolution Living, Revolution Health, and Revolution Ventures. Revolution Places partners with companies in the resort, real estate, and travel industries; Revolution Living focuses time and investments; Revolution Health, and Revolution Ventures focuses on investments in earlier-stage companies. The company was founded by Steve M. Case, Donn M. Davis, William E. Tige Jr., and Teodore J. Leonsis in 2005 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. engages in the operation of a restaurant chains. It also operates mall, in-line, and stand alone restaurants; drive-thru only outlets; Dwarf House; Truett's Grill; Truett's Luau; licensed and non-traditional outlets; and satellite and lunch-counter. The firm offers menu such as chicken sandwich, wrap and salads, side items, breakfast, desserts, beverages, kids meal, and dressings and toppings. The company was founded by S. Truett Cathy in 1946 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Founded in 2000, EarlyBirdCapital, 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. The firm is a subsidiary of EBC Holdings, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Firebrand Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFGI).

National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum operates as a museum. It focuses on the American cowboy, rodeos, native American culture, Victorian firearms, frontier military, and western performers. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, OK.

International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

PathNorth, Inc. is a non-profit organizationwhich encourage leaders to give back to their communities. The company was founded by James Douglas Holladay in January 2007 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of Genki Sushi Co., Ltd., Genki Sushi USA, Inc. is a chain of conveyor belt sushi restaurants. The company is based in Honolulu, HI. The company's technology became popular among locals in Hawaii and later expanded to other locations. The company was founded by Zeising Reid.

Tennessee State Museum operates museum. It offers furniture, silver, weapons, quilts, paintings and civil war holdings of uniforms, battle flags and weapons. The firm also sells Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books, toys, educational materials and local history books. The company was founded by Ralph E. W. Earl in 1817 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

The Country Music Foundation, Inc. is based in Nashville, TN. The non-profit company's mission is to preserve, celebrate, and share the important cultural asset that is country music. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum offers visitors the opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn more about the history of country music. Kyle Young has been the CEO of the company since 1976.

Shore Capital Partners LLC (Shore Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Justin Ishbia. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Behavioral Innovations, Inc. provides applied behavior analysis services to families of children with Autism and other developmental disorders throughout Texas. It serves insurance coverage, Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), Home and Community Services, Texas Home Living and other Medicaid Waiver Program clients. The company was founded by Billy Edwards, Carla Edwards, and Lori Russo in March 2000 and is headquartered in Arlington, TX.

SV-DVS Holdings LLC is an investment holding private company. The company is based in Philadelphia, PA.