Matt Johnson

The Vanguard Group, Inc. (VGI) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1975 by John Bogle. In 1976, they introduced the first indexed mutual fund, the First Index Investment Trust (now known as the Vanguard 500 Index Fund), to individual investors. VGI provides investment advisory services to Vanguard family of funds and Vanguard's non-US clients, which are comprised of funds established as trusts under the laws of the Province of Ontario in Canada and separate account clients of Vanguard's international subsidiaries.

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a subsidiary of Invesco Group Services, Inc., ultimately held by Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ). The firm was founded in 1986 and previously known as Invesco Institutional NA, Inc. until April 2010 when Invesco Ltd. consolidated the businesses of their US investment advisors (Invesco AIM Advisors, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc., Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc. and Invesco Global Asset Management NA, Inc.) under the name Invesco Advisers, Inc. They provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutional and high net-worth clients through separate accounts, wrap fee programs and US registered investment companies and other Commingled Funds.

Golub Capital Partners LLC (Golub Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1994 by Lawrence Eric Golub. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Boyd Watterson Asset Management LLC (Boyd Watterson) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1928 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boyd Watterson Holding Co., ultimately held by Boyd-TAMCO Holdings LLC. Boyd Watterson manages assets for individuals, businesses, pension plans, insurance companies, hedge funds, mutual funds and state and municipal government entities.

Part of Monex Group, Inc., TradeStation Securities, Inc. is a licensed securities broker-dealer and a registered futures commission merchant. The company is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. TradeStation Securities offers a full suite of advanced trading technology, online brokerage services, and education. The company's technology subsidiary, TradeStation Technologies, Inc., develops and offers strategy trading software tools and subscription services, and hosts the TradingApp® store. TradeStation Securities provides a premier investing experience for the trader on the go, with their mobile trading app. The company also offers a futures options trading platform, allowing traders to identify and seize market opportunities with advanced trading technology. Customers can trade stocks, ETFs, options, or futures online.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Milliken & Co., Inc. provides chemical, floor covering and performance materials. Its products include carpet cleaner recall, chemicals, protective fabrics, industrial and specialty textiles and composites. The company was founded by Seth Milliken and William Deering in 1865 and is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC.

Dividend Assets Capital LLC (DAC) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Formerly known as Dividend Growth Advisors LLC, the firm was founded by C. Troy Shaver, Jr. in 2003 and is a subsidiary of Dividend Assets Capital Holdings, Inc. DAC provides portfolio management services to individuals and families that seeks customized portfolios to meet their wealth management needs such as retirement planning, legacy planning and philanthropic initiatives.

Verity & Verity LLC, do-business-as Verity Investment Partners (VIP), is an independent registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Beaufort, South Carolina. The firm was co-founded by Will and Paula Verity in 2002. VIP offers a holistic approach to investment management that combines financial planning, investment strategy and ongoing portfolio management. They serve high net worth investors and their families nationwide.

New York City Economic Development Corp. provides economic assistance and financial incentives for large businesses. Its services include financing and incentives, strategic investments group, programs for entrepreneurs, programs for business recovery and resiliency, programs for nonprofits, workforce and local business programs, incubators and workspace resources, international programs, portnyc and central business districts. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Wolfe Research LLC is a FINRA-registered sell-side research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Edward Wolfe in 2008 and is a subsidiary of Wolfe Holdco LLC. Wolfe Research provides bespoke research of various stocks in every major GIC sector for institutional clients. The firm has established a reputation for macro research underpinning coverage in Industrials, Utilities/Energy, Consumer/Retail, Financials/REITS, Healthcare and TMT.

Coastal Carolina National Bank provides banking services. It offers personal checking, savings and lending, business checking and savings, commercial loans, mortgage, and online banking. The company was founded on June 8, 2009 and is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Lipper Advisory Services, Inc. is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Summit, New Jersey. The firm was founded by A. Michael Lipper in 1981. Lipper Advisory Services provides investment advisory and consulting services to retirement plan fiduciaries, trustees of tax-exempt foundations and endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, insurance companies and wealthy families and individuals.

Abacus Planning Group, Inc. (Abacus) is a registered independent investment adviser and wealth management firm headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm was founded by Cheryl Holland in 1998. Abacus provides advisory services to high-net worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans (other than plan participants), and charitable organizations.

Located 20 miles west of Boston in Southborough, Massachusetts, The New England Center for Children (NECC) is a private, nonprofit organization serving children with autism and other related disabilities Since its founding in 1975, The New England Center For Children has remained true to its original mission: providing state-of-the-art education and individualized treatment, with care and with respect, for children with autism and other related disabilities.

Part of Van Buren Bancorporation ESOP (Iowa), First Iowa State Bank is a state-chartered commercial bank based in Keosauqua, IA. The company provides banking services to individuals and businesses in the local community.

Jetsetter, Inc. provides online travel arrangement services. It is a community of travelers that provides members with insider access, expert knowledge and exclusive deals on the world's greatest vacations. The company was founded by Andrew Patterson in September 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Cornerstone Advisory LLP is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The firm was founded in 2006 by Donald Huber Jr. and Thomas Biddison III. They are a subsidiary of Chesapeake Advisory Group LLC. Cornerstone Advisory offers investment advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, business entities, and a private pooled investment vehicle.

Part of United Community Banks, Inc., FinTrust Brokerage Services LLC is a financial advisory firm based in Greenville, SC. The company's credentialed professionals handle personal, corporate, and institutional planning.

Cornerstone Wealth Group LLC (Cornerstone Wealth) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Focus Operating LLC, ultimately held by Focus Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS). Cornerstone Wealth provides individuals and other types of clients with a wide array of investment advisory services.

Varagon Capital Partners LP (Varagon Capital Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Man Group Plc (Jersey) firm founded in 2014 by Doug Kaden and Brett Shapiro. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Ready Responders, Inc. engages in the development of mobile application which connects trained, licensed, and fully insured EMTs, paramedics, and nurses to 911 systems, hospitals, and payers. The company was founded by Benjamin Swig and Justin Dangel in 2016 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

WOCstar Fund (WOCstar) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Gayle Jennings-O'Byrne and Pialy Aditya. The firm is headquartered in New York.