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Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

Jackson National Asset Management LLC (JNAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1989, the firm is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Jackson Financial, Inc. (NYSE: JXN). JNAM serves as an investment adviser but limits its investment management services to rendering investment advisory services in connection with mutual funds sponsored by affiliated entities.

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.

Guggenheim Securities LLC is a SEC-registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of Links Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Guggenheim Partners LLC. Guggenheim Securities’ specializations include the sales and trading of fixed-income securities and sophisticated structured products. The firm offers in-depth analysis and expert execution of trading opportunities to large institutional investors and asset originators. They offer sales and trading services relating to a wide range of instruments.

Country Club Trust Co. NA provides investment advice services. It provides mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and other corporate finance alternatives. The company was founded on March 8, 2002 and is headquartered in Prairie Village, KS.

Nuance Investments LLC (Nuance) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm was founded by Scott Moore in 2008 and is owned by SA Moore Family Corp. Nuance provides investment management services and investment products and services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, retirement plans and business entities through separate accounts and mutual funds.

Ibex Investors LLC (Ibex Investors) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Justin B. Borus. Ibex Investors LLC is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

H. C. Wainwright & Co. LLC (H. C. Wainwright) is a full-service broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1868 and is a subsidiary of HCWHC, Inc. H. C. Wainwright delivers industry insights and real-time execution to both public and private small and middle-sized global emerging market companies. With a focus on identifying buyers and sellers in illiquid and difficult to trade equities, the firm specializes in block trading and providing liquidity in these securities with as little market impact as possible.

Prairie Capital Management LLC (PCM) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm was founded in 1995 and was acquired by UMB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: UMBF) in 2010. PCM provides wealth management and investment consulting services to high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices, foundations, endowments, and other institutions across the US through offices in the Kansas City, Chicago and Dallas metropolitan areas.

MRIGlobal operates research and development organizations. The firm's programs include environmental research, health, pharmaceutical product development, agriculture & food safety, and national security, defense & energy. The company was founded in 1944 and headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

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).

Covenant Animal Health Partners LLC was founded in 2018 and is based in an undisclosed location. The American company is dedicated to developing and registering "revenue-ready" animal health products to address critical market needs for both production and companion animals. Covenant's experienced team of animal health and technology professionals brings decades of expertise to rapidly evaluate, develop, and partner with animal health manufacturers and distributors. The company also collaborates with industry leaders to fund, develop, and accelerate external innovation initiatives.

Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, Inc. produces, presents and promotes in musical theatre and the performing arts for diverse audiences of all ages, with continued programming for families and children. The firm specializes in Broadway shows, concerts, theatre education and munity outreach. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

The Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce based in Kansas City, MO. The CEO of the non-profit company is Terry D. Bassham.

United Way of Greater Kansas City, Inc. provides education, health, and social services. It specializes in child care, academic assistance, and family support. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Karman Ventures LLC (Karman Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by William Barnes and Josh Mohrer. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

Oklink Technology Co. Ltd. is a blockchain data solution provider established in 2014. Oklink Technology Co. is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company specializes in suptech and offer risk assessment, monitoring, and investigation tools to empower businesses, law enforcement authorities, and regulators for a transparent blockchain experience. The private company's product line-up includes a versatile multi-chain explorer that provides valuable insights and API solutions for individuals and developers seeking on-chain data across multiple blockchains. The company's solutions currently support full-node analysis of 40+ public chains and data tracking for 190+ public chains, with 2,000TB structured data and more than 4 billion addresses labeled across 100+ categories. The company also offers blockchain knowledge, BTC ETH spot futures trading strategy, daily market analysis, and how to buy BTC through their academy.

Cavallo Ventures Inc ( Cavallo Ventures) is a venture Capital firm subsidiary of Wilbur-Ellis Co. LLC founded in 2017 by Michael Wilbur. The firm is headquartered in San Fransisco, California.

SWDS Holdings, Inc. operates as full-service finance and insurance company. It offers auto security, web-based GPD vehicle tracking, vehicle service contracts, theft code, vehicle replacement and GAP insurance. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Andes Ag, Inc. manufactures seeds through microbial technology and artificial intelligence. The company was founded by Gonzalo M. Fuenzalida and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Orange Park Medical Center, Inc. provides healthcare services for cardiology, oncology, women's health and maternal care, pediatrics, orthopedics and neurosurgery. It offers inpatient and outpatient care services, which include physical & occupational therapy, wound care and occupational medicine. The company was founded in 1974 and is located in Orange Park, FL.

The National Association of Manufacturers is an organization that works for the success of over 12.9 million people who are involved in manufacturing. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company's work is based on four core values that drive the industry. The company commissioned a study in August 2015, which found that the EPA's proposed ozone rule could reduce GDP by $140 billion. The CEO of the company is Jay Timmons.

The Michigan Roundtable for Diversity & Inclusion is a non-profit organization that works towards advancing equity and opportunity for all. The non-profit company is based in Detroit, MI. The company develops, organize, and empower individuals and communities to achieve this goal. Steve Spreitzer has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

The Children's Center, Inc. provides general medical and surgical services. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Bethany, OK.