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State Farm Investment Management Corp. (SFIMC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund manager headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2002 and is wholly-owned by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. SFIMC provides investment supervisory services for, or arranges for, such services to the State Farm Mutual Funds.

Curi RMB Capital LLC (Curi RMB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Richard M. Burridge and Frederic Paulman in 2005 as RMB Capital Management LLC. They were acquired by Curi Capital LLC in 2024. Curi RMB delivers specialized financial advice and innovative investment solutions that are designed to preserve and grow assets for individuals, families, institutions, and employers.

Country Trust Bank (Investment Management) (Country Trust Bank-IM) is the fund management division of Country Trust Bank, which is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. Founded in 2008, Country Trust Bank-IM serves as the Adviser to the Funds of COUNTRY Mutual Funds Trust.

The Mather Group LLC (TMG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Stewart Mather in 2011. They are a subsidiary of Mather Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by The Vistria Group LP. TMG provides combined financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning, and family office services to primarily high net-worth individuals.

Adams Street Partners LLC (Adams Street Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1972 by George H Spencer and Shahab Rashid. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, IL, with offices in Austin, Beijing, Boston, London, Menlo Park, Munich, New York, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo.

Asset Allocation & Management Co. LLC (AAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1982 and is principally owned by Securian AAM Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Minnesota Mutual Cos., Inc. AAM provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice to insurance companies across all business segments of the industry including Property and Casualty, Life, Health and Captive insurers.

New York Life Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance products and services. It offers life insurance, retirement income, long term care, investments, and premier services. The company was founded on April 12, 1845 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Calamos Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. The firm was founded by John Calamos, Sr. in 1977 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Calamos Investments LLC, ultimately held by Calamos Family Partners, Inc. Calamos Advisors provides investment management services to institutional clients such as corporations and financial institutions, registered investment companies or mutual funds, closed-end funds, charitable institutions, foundations and endowments, corporate pensions, profit sharing and other retirement plans, municipalities, individuals, Taft-Hartley plans, and pooled investment vehicles.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Dot Foods, Inc. wholesales, redistributes and delivers food and other non-food products. It buys food and food products from manufacturers and consolidates products in distribution centers across the country. The company was founded by Robert F. Tracy and Dorothy Tracy in 1960 and is headquartered in Mt. Sterling, IL.

LSCG Management Inc (LaSalle Capital) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1984 by Jeffery M. Walters and Rocco J. Martino. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

SEAF Management LLC (SEAF) is a private equity firm founded in 1989 by Bert Jan van der Vaart. The firm is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.

The Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals is a professional association that has been dedicated to advancing and disseminating research and knowledge on supply chain management for 60 years. The non-profit company is based in Lombard, IL. With over 8,500 members from 65 countries, representing nearly all industry sectors, government, and academia, the organization provides networking opportunities, cutting-edge research, and professional educational opportunities.

Morningstar, Inc. (Research) is the investment research arm of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Joseph Mansueto in 1984 and provides independent portfolio information offering star ratings and analysis of managed funds. They also provide economic commentary and asset allocation information based on qualitative research.

Guggenheim Partners Investment Management LLC (GPIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm was founded by Mark Walter in 2005 and is a direct subsidiary of Guggenheim Partners Investment Management Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Guggenheim Partners LLC. GPIM provides investment advisory and supervisory services to a variety of institutional clients through separately managed accounts (SMAs) and registered and unregistered pooled investment vehicles.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is an organization for educated women. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

Stevenson Crane Service, Inc. provides equipment rental services. It supplies turn-key management on equipment and manpower planning requirements. The firm offers equipment repair and maintenance, lift planning, specialty projects and training services. The company was founded by Donna Stevenson in 1989 and is headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL.

BioBlend Renewable Resources LLC manufactures and markets biobased lubricants. Its products included Bioflo FG, Biocut FG, Bioblend MP, Sylube COFG and Trugrease FG . The firm provides its services to the drilling, mining, construction, agriculture, marine, food processing and government sectors. The company was founded by Jeff Hart in 2001 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL.

Freight Management, Inc. is engaged in the provision of third-party logistics services. It offers management and freight services to government and commercial clients. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Glendale Heights, IL.

Next College Student Athlete provides student athletes and their families aid in managing the college recruiting process. It offers services which include customer technology and tools to provide students with a competitive edge. The company was founded by Christopher T. Krause in 2000 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

PAG Capital Partners LLC (PAG Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Doug Blanchard and Alex Fridman. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Madison Street Capital LLC is an international investment banking firm that provides corporate financial advisory services, merger and acquisition expertise, financial opinions, and valuation services to publicly and privately held businesses. The private company is based in Austin, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States and India. The company's services position their clients to succeed in the marketplace, ranging from financial advisory and successful capital raises to M&A transactions to transfers of ownership. Madison Street Capital views emerging markets as the core component driving the growth of their clients and will continue to focus significant assets on these markets. The firm has earned the trust of clients around the world through their unwavering dedication to the highest levels of professional standards. Madison Street Capital was founded in 2010 by Charles O. Botchway and Anthony Marsala, and Charles O. Botchway has been the CEO since 2010.

USA Rugby is the national governing body for the sport of rugby in the United States. Established in 1975, it is a full sport member of the Olympic and Paralympic Committee and World Rugby. USA Rugby oversees the development of the game on all levels and has over 120,000 active members across the youth, high school, college, and senior club level. The organization is headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado, and hosts more than 30 national playoff and championship events each year. USA Rugby also oversees four national teams, multiple collegiate and high school all-American sides, and an emerging Olympic development pathway for elite athletes. In 2018, the organization hosted the Rugby World Cup Sevens in San Francisco, which broke various American records and acted as a launching point for the game's future growth.

The Stage Fund LLC (Stage Fund) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Daniel J. Frydenlund. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Intrinsic Edge Capital Management LLC (IECM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2016 by Mark Coe and is a direct subsidiary of Mark D. Coe 2012 Irrevocable Trust DTD Sept. 20, 2012. IECM provides discretionary investment advisory services to the Intrinsic Edge Funds which are private hedge funds that are offered to qualified investors.

RS1 Innovation, Inc., doing business as Coops & Feathers, provides a range of high-quality chicken coops, accessories, natural essential oil hen solutions, hen treats, and more. The company is based in Huntington Beach, CA. The CEOs are Sherry Frydenlund and Victoria Coopman. The company was founded in 2012 by Victoria Coopman.

Haystack Mountain Goat Dairy, Inc. produces high-quality cheeses using pure, high-quality dairy milk from partner family farms and traditional cheesemaking techniques. The company was founded in 1989 by Jim Schott and is based in Longmont, CO. The cheeses have fresh, clean flavors and textures and are made with the highest quality microbial rennet. The CEOs are Chuck Hellmer, Tracy Clough Lauren.

Intergy Private Wealth LLC (Intergy) is an independent registered investment advisor headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The firm was founded by Mark Perrault and Charles B. Dunn in 2021. Intergy provides investment advisory services to clients who include business owners, physicians, technology professionals, family foundations, as well as retirees.

Guggenheim Funds Distributors LLC (GFD) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Formerly known as Guggenheim Distributors LLC, the firm is a subsidiary of Guggenheim Funds Services LLC and their ultimate parent is Guggenheim Partners LLC. GFD offers strategic investment solutions for financial advisors and their clients.