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Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (KAR) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded by Richard Kayne, John Anderson and Allan Rudnick in 1984. They are a direct subsidiary of Virtus Partners, Inc., ultimately held by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS). KAR provides investment management and wealth advisory solutions to institutional, broker-dealer and high-net-worth clients.

Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC (NMIS) is an asset management firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 1968 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. NMIS serves the investment planning and product needs of individuals and businesses through high-quality products, personal service and innovative solutions.

Sterling Capital Management LLC (Sterling) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm was founded by George de Garmo in 1970 and is an independently operated subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC). Sterling provides investment management services to a diverse group of clients ranging from retail to corporations and non-profits.

Susquehanna Financial Group LLLP (SFG) is an institutional broker-dealer headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 2002 and is a direct subsidiary of SFG Holding LLC, which is owned by Bodel, Inc. SFG offers a full range of order execution and trading flow services, with a focus on delivering innovative trading strategies and execution services to institutional clients.

Neuberger Berman BD LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. It is directly owned by Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, which is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, which is owned by NBSH Acquisition LLC. The firm traces their origin back to the 1939 founding of Neuberger & Berman, its predecessor firm. In 1950, Neuberger Berman became one of the first firms to offer a no-load mutual fund to individual investors. Neuberger Berman BD manages a range of equity, fixed income, private equity and hedge fund strategies on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors worldwide.

Needham & Co. LLC (Needham) is a registered investment advisor and broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of The Needham Group, Inc. Needham provides corporate and institutional clients with high quality research, corporate access, capital markets and trading execution services in both the public and private markets, with an emphasis on growth companies.

Loop Capital Asset Management -TCH LLC (LCAM) is an SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Miami, Florida. The firm was founded in 1985 and formerly known as Taplin, Canida & Habacht LLC. In 2022, Loop Capital Asset Management LLC acquired the firm from BMO Asset Management Corp. They are ultimately owned by Loop Capital Holdings LLC. LCAM offers customized fixed income portfolio management services primarily to institutions, such as retirement and pension accounts, government entities, trusts, estates, endowments and foundations.

Founded in 1999 by the late Thomas Watson, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (JMS) is a full-service financial services firm and registered broker/dealer headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is a subsidiary of Independence Square Properties LLC, itself a subsidiary of Penn Mutual Insurance Co. Their ultimate parent is Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co. JMS is a member of the NYSE, the SIPC and FINRA. The firm provides comprehensive financial advice and services to individual, corporate and institutional investors. Their primary coverage verticals include the consumer, technology, financials and infrastructure sectors.

Barclays Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Group US, Inc., ultimately owned by Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients a full spectrum of prime brokerage services which includes equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics from their Strategic Consulting team.

Hoxton Ventures LLP (Hoxton Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Midmar Capital LLP, founded in 2013 by Rob Kniaz. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Blue Wire Capital Ltd (Blue Wire Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Andrei Tretyakov. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Ocean Harvest Technology Ltd. is an Irish company that improves animal nutrition using functional feed ingredients derived from a natural source, specifically seaweed. Ocean Harvest Technology is based in Milltown, Ireland, and Mark Fraser Williams has been the CEO of the company since 2022. The company offers seven breed-specific products available in four formats to help animals perform better in a sustainable way. The company was founded in 2005 with a vision of sustainability and animal welfare, and they are committed to continuous improvement through innovation.

Isomer Capital LLP (Isomer Capital) is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2015 by Christopher John Charles Wade. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Upskins Ltd. is a digital fashion platform founded in 2020 by Benny Andallo. The platform offers highly detailed 3D models called SKNs, which can be minted to NFTs. The British company also offers a metaverse platform where users can discover and own the latest digital fashion collectibles. Recently, Benny Andallo unveiled his Fuzz digital Collection with exclusive new textures and colorways for the Fuzz Dome Crown.

Atlantica Ventures (Atlantica Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Aniko Szigetvari and Ik Kanu. The firm is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

Blue Owl GPSC Advisors LLC (Blue Owl GPSC Advisors) is a private equity subsidiary of Blue Owl Capital founded in 2011 by Jeffry Brown. The firm is headquartered in New York, New York.

PennSpring Capital LLC (PennSpring Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

The Bethesda Mission of Harrisburg, Inc. provides shelter, food and counseling for hurting and homeless men, women and children. The company was founded by James W. Barker on December 22, 1914 and is headquartered in Harrisburg, PA.

LBC Credit Management LP (LBC Credit Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Independence Capital Partners LLC, founded in 2005 by John J. Brignola and Nathaniel R. Cohen. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (MLPF&S) is a global investment banking firm, SEC-registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, and futures commission merchant headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). MLPF&S provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, insurance companies, thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations and other types of business.

The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. (Northwestern Mutual) is an insurance company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Founded in 1857, Northwestern Mutual and their subsidiaries offer a holistic approach to financial security solutions such as life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability insurance, annuities, investment products and advisory products and services.

Longboard Capital Advisors LLC (LCA) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm was founded in 2006 by Brett Conrad. LCA provides investment advice to a private investment fund and separately managed accounts.

Howard Capital Management Group LLC (HCM) is a registered investment advisory firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Focus Operating LLC, ultimately owned by Focus Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS). HCM generally provides discretionary portfolio management services to high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, foundations, endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities as well as non-discretionary advisory services to certain clients including company sponsored 401(k) plans.