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D. A. Davidson & Co. is a dually SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA broker-dealer headquartered in Great Falls, Montana. The firm was founded in 1935 and is a subsidiary of D.A. Davidson Companies, a financial service holding company. They provide liquidity and execution in small & mid-cap stocks to a wide range of institutional investors, including mutual fund and money managers around the world.

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.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Truist Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1894 as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. In 2020, the firm was renamed following the integration of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and BB&T Capital Markets. The firm is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) and is an active market maker in equity and fixed-income products. Truist Securities delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, and financing solutions, as well as a dynamic suite of sales, trading, and research services in both fixed-income and equity. Their strategies are carefully tailored to meet the needs and vision of their clients.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Stifel) is a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1890, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial service holding company. Stifel provides full-service brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals and their families, institutions and businesses, and financial advisors.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Associated Foods Holdings LLC supplies grocery products to branded independent retail supermarkets. The firm also engages in grocery distribution, financing, marketing and promotional services. The company was founded by Ira Gober and Harry Laufer and is headquartered in Hewlett, NY.

Columbus Nova Partners LLC is a Private Equity firm a subsidiary of Sparrow Capital Holdings LLC founded in 2000.The firm is headquartered in New York.

Lavoi Corp. manufactures and supplies bakery products. Its products include hoagies, table breads, baguettes, buns and rolls, sliced loaves, and specialty sandwiches. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Tijuana Flats Holdings LLC owns and operates restaurants. The firm is a restaurant chain offering made-to-order Tex-Mex cuisine with fresh ingredients in a fun, service-oriented fast-casual environment. The company was founded by Brian Wheeler in 1995 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL.

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.

TruFood Mfg, Inc. operates as a contract manufacturer of snack food products. The firm’s capabilities include moulded chocolate products, moulded chocolate products with inclusions, filled chocolate pieces, granola products, baked bar products, cereal-based snack bars, fruit and nut snack bars and layered protein bar products. The company was founded by Spiro Tsudis and Marjorie Tsudis in 1985 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Profectus Beauty LLC is a company that aims to transform the way customers access hair and beauty solutions. The company is based in West Palm Beach, FL. The company offers their customers unparalleled flexibility and 24-hour multi-channel access to their world-class brands.

Founded in 1969, CIBC World Markets Corp. is a broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The firm provides a range of credit and capital market products, investment banking and merchant banking services in North America and worldwide. They offer a range of advisory services, as well as underwrite debt, credit and equity products for corporate, government and institutional clients. CIBC world Markets Corp. also provides equity products and services, fixed-income services, foreign exchange products and solutions, securitization and credit structuring services, as well as trades and distributes short-term debt instruments. In addition, the firm originates financial solutions including credit products for medium-sized businesses in Canada. They also provide private equity, mezzanine and bridge financing to companies in North America, Europe and Australia. The company is based in New York City

Indulge Desserts Holdings LLC manufactures gourmet desserts. It offers cakes, cheesecakes, mini desserts, mousses and international-inspired desserts, and Kosher, gluten-free and sugar-free items. It suppliers its products to national restaurant chains, food service distributors, groceries, and stores. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

BistroMD LLC is a meal delivery service that offers a low-carb, metabolic reset program called Keto Flex for weight loss. BistroMD is based in Naples, FL and was founded by Caroline J. Cederquist and Ed Cederquist. The program is designed to detox from sugar, kick cravings, and jump-start the weight loss journey while still enjoying favorite foods. The company provides chef-prepared diet meals and healthy weight loss snacks that are high in protein and satisfy hunger without sacrificing taste. Ed Cederquist has been the CEO since incorporation.

El Pollo Loco, Inc. engages in the ownership and management of restaurant chains. It specializes in fire-grilling citrus-marinated chicken. The company was founded by Pancho Ochoa in 1975 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA.

Trimaran Capital Partners LLC (Trimaran Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by Jay R. Bloom, Andrew R. Heyer and Dean C. Kehler. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Water Lilies Food LLC is a company that specializes in water lilies. The company is based in Roslyn Heights, NY. The CEOs are Chan Chin Li and Peter Lee. The company was founded in 1995 by Peter Lee.

B. Riley Securities, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm is a subsidiary of B. Riley Securities Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by B. Riley Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: RILY). The firm was formed in 2017, when B. Riley Financial, Inc. merged two of their brokers, B. Riley & Co. (founded in 1997) and FBR Capital Markets & Co. (founded in 1989), under the name of B. Riley FBR, Inc. B. Riley Securities provides research and trading ideas to institutional clients and high net-worth individuals. They provide investment banking services to a wide range of middle-market private and public companies.

Leerink Partners LLC is a full-service brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Jeffrey Leerink in 1995 and formerly known as SVB Securities LLC. They rebranded as Leerink Partners in 2023. The firm is a subsidiary of SVB Securities LLC. Leerink Partners provides institutional sales, equity research, institutional trading, and corporate finance and asset management services to the healthcare and technology industries. They offer superior execution capabilities in common stock, convertibles and derivatives with a singular focus on healthcare and a knowledge-led approach.

Sole Source Capital LLC (Sole Source Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by David Fredston. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

G3W Ventures LLC (G3W Ventures) is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of Oaktree Capital Management LP founded in 1995 by Larry D. Gilson and Ian Anthony Schapiro. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles.

Part of Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Capital Markets, Inc. provides investment advice. The company is based in Albany, NY.

Sterling.VC (Sterling.VC) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Sterling Equities, Inc., founded in 2014 by Rohit Gupta and Farazam Kamel. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Founded in 2009, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (MSSB) is a registered investment adviser, a registered broker-dealer, a registered futures commission merchant, and a member of the New York Stock Exchange. Headquartered in Purchase, New York, MSSB is one of the largest financial services firms in the US with branch offices in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The firm was initially owned by a joint venture company which was indirectly owned 65% by Morgan Stanley and 35% by Citigroup, Inc. On June 28, 2013, Morgan Stanley purchased Citi’s 35% interest in MSSB. As such, the firm is now a direct subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Holdings LLC and they are a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS).

Trivest Partners LP (Trivest Partners) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Trivest Partners Inc. founded in 1981 by Earl W. Powell. The firm is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.

TruArc Partners LP (TruArc Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Ian K. Snow. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Molded Devices, Inc. manufactures dip molded, dip coated and injection molded parts. Its process offerings include plastic dip molding, dip coating, rubber dip molding, custom plastic injection molding, powder coating, rapid prototyping and value added services including decorating and assembly. The firm offers proprietary products including protective, masking, and sealing devices such as caps, plugs, grips, bus bar boots and covers and also offer several dip molded medical devices, such as medical balloons. The company was founded by Brian Patrick Anderson in August 1963 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

Compass Group Management LLC (Compass Group Mgmt) is a private equity subsidiary of The Compass Group International LLC founded in 1998 by Alan B. Offenberg and Elias J. Sabo. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut with an additional office in Irvine, California.

SF Equity Partners Management LLC (San Francisco Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Scott Potter. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Oppenheimer-Broker) is the global full-service brokerage division of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., an investment boutique headquartered in New York City with additional offices nationwide. Founded in 1975, the firm is owned directly by Viner Finance Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: OPY). Oppenheimer-Broker offers a full array of brokerage services to retail, institutional, and corporate clients.