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UMB Bank, NA (Investment Management) (UMB-IM) is the investment management division of UMB Bank, NA, a national commercial bank headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: UMBF). UMB-IM manages active portfolios for defined benefit plans, endowments, foundations, trusts and high net-worth individuals.

UBS Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Weehawken, New Jersey. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc., ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1969, UBS Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, banks, thrift institutions, mutual funds and other investment companies, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations and other business and government entities.

INTRUST Bank NA is a full service bank headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. The firm was originally founded by C.Q. Chandler II in 1876 as the Farmers & Merchants Bank and later known as the First National Bank in Wichita. The bank is a division of INTRUST Financial Corp. INTRUST Bank provides asset management services to individual and institutional clients.

Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS) administers three statewide defined-benefit retirement plans for state and local public employees: Kansas Public Employees Retirement System; Kansas Police and Firemen's Retirement System; and Kansas Retirement System for Judges. The system also oversees the State's Deferred Compensation Plan, Tandem 457, a voluntary 457(b) savings plan. KPERS is headquartered in Topeka, Kansas.

Scout Investments, Inc. (Scout) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc., itself a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF). Founded in 2001, Scout provides discretionary investment management services to registered and unregistered investment companies, institutional accounts and individuals through separately managed accounts. They also provide model portfolios to financial intermediaries for use in unified managed accounts (UMA).

Tortoise Capital Advisors LLC (Tortoise) is a SEC-registered investment advisor firm headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm was founded by Harold Birzer in 2002 and is a subsidiary of TortoiseEcofin Borrower LLC (formerly Tortoise Borrower LLC), ultimately held by TortoiseEcofin Investments LLC. Tortoise provides investment management services to individual and institutional investors and pooled investment vehicles.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Corporate Finance LLC provides financial advisory services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

ELIAS Animal Health LLC operates as a medical biotechnology company that develops treatments for cancer in companion animals. It focuses on developing targeted T cell-based immunotherapy for treating cancer in dogs, cats, and horses that harnesses the power of the animal?s own immune system to eliminate the cancer. The company is headquartered in Olathe, KS.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Fairbank Equipment, Inc. distributes application and control equipment used in the agriculture and energy industries. Its products include cam lock couplings, fittings, gauges, guidance systems, hose, fittings and clamps, meters, nozzle accessories, pumps, raven controls, safety products, spray tips, spray equipment-misc, strainers and valves. The company was founded in 1946 by Joe Fairbank and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

Creative Planning, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor and holding firm headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm was founded in 1983 and provides investment advice to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates or charitable organizations, corporations or business entities other than those listed above, foundations, endowments and other institutions.

Royal Street Ventures Management Co. LLC (Royal Street Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Jeffrey L. Stowell. The firm is headquartered in Park City, Utah.

Great Range Capital LLC (Great Range Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Ryan M. Sprott and Paul D. Maxwell. The firm is headquartered in Mission Woods, Kansas.

Prairie Capital Management LLC (Prairie Capital) is an investment management firm headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm was founded in 1995 and was acquired by UMB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: UMBF) in 2010. Prairie Capital provides wealth management services to ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices, non-profit organizations, foundations, endowments, corporations, pensions, and other institutions.

Digital Evolution Group LLC engages in the provision of digital marketing services. It offers creative digital content, demand generation, data management, content studio, portal and collaboration, customer experience marketing, web content management, direct marketing, social media, mobile, eCommerce, analytics and insights, and paid media services. The company was founded by Neal Sharma, Jasvindarjit Singh and Dale Hazlett in 1999 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

Goldman Sachs Realty Management LLC provides real estate investment management and mortgage loan services. It manages assets including apartment, commercial space, hotel rooms and land. The firm also provides general business services, such as accounting, information technology and legal consulting. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

MovieTickets.com, Inc. sells movie tickets and accesses show times, movie reviews and trailers. It provides services for MTV networks and VH1.com users throughout Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

The Kansas City Area Development Council (KCADC) is a resource for businesses and individuals looking to relocate to the greater Kansas City area. The private company is based in Kansas City, MO. The company's focus is on providing assistance to those seeking to move their businesses or careers to the region.

International Ticketing Association is a non-profit organization, which engages in operating a membership forum for ticketing professionals. Its members work in the sectors of ticketing, technology, marketing, fundraising, finance and sales across arts, sports, and entertainment; as well as public venues and institutions. The company is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

The Athletics Investment Group LLC operates a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. It also markets sports merchandise, tickets and collectable baseball game items. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Flint Hills Ascent Co-Invest II LP provides pooled investment fund services. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Credit Suisse Securities (Canada) Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario with offices worldwide. The firm is a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group (NYSE: CS). Their equity research equity group engages in a broad range of activities for investors including sales, trading, financing, prime brokerage and market-making in U.S. and international equity and equity related securities, options, futures, risk management and hedging products. Their activities cover both exchange-traded and over-the-counter traded securities, including American depositary receipts, restricted stocks, equity repurchases, block trade executions, program trading executions, equity derivatives and convertible securities. The fixed-income franchise operates as a single, unified platform that handles all fixed-income cash and derivative products. Products and services range from securitization and liability management transactions to sales and trading and superior research.

The Civic Council of Greater Kansas City operates as a non-profit organization for private employers. It focuses on the support of members. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

CrossFirst Bank provides commercial banking services to individuals and institutions. It offers business banking solutions such as checking accounts, savings and money market accounts, treasury management, remote deposit capture, business loans and lines of credit, small business banking, and online banking. The company was founded by Ronald Baldwin and Eric Schroeder in 2007 and is headquartered in Leawood, KS.