Kristie Kostopulos Jones

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

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.

Leavell Investment Management, Inc. (Leavell) is an independent registered investment adviser headquartered in Mobile, Alabama. The firm was founded by Thomas Leavell in 1979 as T. Leavell & Associates, Inc. Leavell provides customized investment management services to individuals, families, and businesses, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, 401(k) plans, endowments and foundations, and two registered no-load mutual funds.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA provides investment advisory services. It offers banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer finance services. The company is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.

Brookline Investments, Inc. (Brookline) is a SEC-registered asset management firm headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm was founded in 1999 as Capital Strategies Group, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brookline Financial Partners, Inc. Brookline provides investment advice to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, pooled investment vehicles, and other corporations and business entities.

Northern Capital Securities Corp. provides expert perspectives on changes in the fixed income markets, sector analysis, portfolio strategies and implications to institutional investors. The private company is based in Andover, MA. The company's client service teams are made up of highly experienced multi-disciplinary specialists. The CEO of the company is David Oldaker.

SouthStateDuncanWilliams Securities Corp. (SouthStateDuncanWilliams) is a registered broker-dealer and financial services firm headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Formerly known as Duncan-Williams, Inc., the firm was founded in 1969 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of South State Corp. (NASDAQ: SSB). SouthStateDuncanWilliams offers sales, finance and underwriting of fixed-income securities to banks and other financial institutions. They focus on securities such as US treasury notes and bonds, federal agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, certificates of deposit and mutual funds.

Weaver C. Barksdale & Associates, Inc., dba Barksdale Investment Management (BIM), is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The firm was founded by Weaver C. Barksdale in 1984. BIM provides highly customized fixed income and equity management primarily to institutional clients.

Regions Bank provides consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and services. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Part of Republic Bancorp, Inc. (Kentucky), First Commercial Bank (U.S.A.) is a financial institution based in Alhambra, CA. The bank offers personal and commercial banking services, including loans, online banking, bill pay, and international services. The company prides itself on putting the customer first and providing excellent service. The bank emphasizes online security and privacy and advises customers not to submit confidential information via email. In 2012, Republic Bank & Trust Co. (Louisville, Kentucky) acquired First Commercial Bank (U.S.A. from Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

Cortado Capital LLC (Cortado Capital) is a venture capital firm founded by Nathaniel Harding, David Woods, and Mike Moradi in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Oklahoma.

Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company, which is operated as an interval fund. It offers individual investors access to a portfolio of institutional real estate securities managed by top-ranked fund managers. The fund seeks to provide a comprehensive real estate holding designed to provide a combination of current income, capital preservation, long-term capital appreciation and enhanced portfolio diversification with low to moderate volatility and low correlation to the broader equity and fixed income markets. The company was founded on May 25, 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Apollo Realty Income Solutions, Inc. operates as real estate investment trust. It is sole general partner of ARIS Operating Partnership LP and ARIS Special Limited Partner LLC. The company was founded on September 8, 2021 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Innovation Depot Inc (Innovation Depot) is a venture capital firm founded in 1987. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Birmingham Business Alliance operates as economic development organization. The company is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

International Business Innovation Association, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of services to members and non-members that facilitate the building of high-impact entrepreneurial ecosystems in every type of community or industry. It offers global community membership, training and education, industry news and resources, designations and accreditations. The company is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Alabama provides health insurance products and related services. It offers healthcare plans for individuals, families, Medicare beneficiaries, and groups. The firm also provides long term care and federal employee program which includes individual, family, and group health plan and Medicare Beneficiary Plans. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Founders Investment Banking LLC provides financial and strategic advisory services. It offers mergers and acquisition, restructuring, divesture, recapitalization, debt and equity financing, negotiation assistance, valuation, fairness opinion, and due diligence advisory services. The company was founded by Duane P. Donner II in 2003 and is headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

SouthTrust Bank, NA provides banking services. It offers online banking, loans, and personal and business services. The company is headquartered in George West, TX.

Griffin Capital Credit Advisor LLC provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in El Segundo, CA. The CEO of the company is Kevin Alan Shields.

Boxercraft, Inc. designs, markets and sells apparel. It offers casual styles for women, men, and kids. The firm provides jackets, leggings, headbands and sports. The company was founded by Jonathan R. Caroll in 1985 and is headquartered in Mableton, GA.

Amarok LLC provides solutions for security needs. The firm's solutions encompass physical deterrent, shock deterrent, and alarm deterrent. It products options include virtual system access, key fobs, traffic lights, access integration, internal intrusion options, day and night system, haloes, forty-five degree lay-down fences, rooftop and wall fencing, and ground loop rings. The company was founded in 1973 by Bill Mullis and is headquartered in Columbia, SC.

Founded in 2003, Hudock Capital Group LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The firm was formerly known as Hudock Moyer Wealth Resources LLC. Hudock Capital offers investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, not-for-profit organizations, corporations and other business entities.