Network origin in Christopher W. Rackers first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Texas Christian University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 46 |
| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 44 | |
Missouri State University
24
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 24 |
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| Public Company | Restaurants | 18 |
| Public Company | Other Consumer Services | 6 | |
Payless ShoeSource Holdings, Inc.
 Payless ShoeSource Holdings, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Part of PriceSmart, Inc., Payless ShoeSource Holdings, Inc. is a shoe retailer that offers a variety of footwear for women, men, and children. The company is based in Topeka, KS. The company's selection includes shoes, sandals, boots, school shoes, and athletic shoes from brands such as SafeTStep, SmartFit®, and Spotlights. The CEO of the company is Jared Marshall Margolis.
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| Subsidiary | Apparel/Footwear Retail | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Christopher W. Rackers via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Delaware Wilshire Private Markets Master Fund
 Delaware Wilshire Private Markets Master Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Delaware Wilshire Private Markets Master Fund operates as a closed-end, non-diversified, management investment firm. It's objective is to provide access to the private markets with the goals of offering: broad, global private markets exposure, with diversification potential across private equity, real assets, private credit and alternative yield; long-term capital appreciation; current income through periodic distributions; and prudent risk management. The company was founded on March 13, 2020 and is headquartered in Oaks, PA. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer Chief Operating Officer Compliance Officer | |
Waddell & Reed LLC
 Waddell & Reed LLC Investment ManagersFinance Waddell & Reed LLC operates as an asset management and financial planning company. It serves the financial needs of families, individuals and businesses. The company was founded by Chauncey Waddell and Cameron Reed in 1937 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS. | Investment Managers | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Investor Relations Contact President | |
Aramark Services, Inc.
 Aramark Services, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Aramark Services, Inc. provides managed and professional services to business, educational, healthcare, governmental institutions, sports, entertainment and recreational facilities. It offers both rental and direct marketing services. The company was founded by Davre Davidson, Henry Davidson, and William Fishman in 1959 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Restaurants | Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel | |
KPMG LLP
 KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services 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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
CFA Institute
 CFA Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc.
 Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of investment management services. It also offers managed accounts, college savings plans, mutual funds, and retirement plans. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director of Finance/CFO President General Counsel Chief Administrative Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
Ivy NextShares
 Ivy NextShares Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ivy NextShares is non-diversified open-end management investment company that currently consists of three separate series. The company was founded on July 17, 2015 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member President General Counsel Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Kansas State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust
 Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust Investment ManagersFinance Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Delaware Management Business Trust. They are a subsidiary of Delaware Investment Management Co. LLC, ultimately held by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG) in Australia. MIMBT advises a variety of institutional clients. The firm also provides investment services to certain affiliates and acts as a sub-advisor to unaffiliated sponsors and investment products. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CFA Society of Kansas City | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| IVY Funds | Director/Board Member President General Counsel Director/Board Member | ||
Investment Company Institute
 Investment Company Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Investment Company Institute is an association of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The American company operates to support and represent these types of investment vehicles. The CEO of the company is Paul Schott Stevens. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Waddell & Reed Services Co. | Director/Board Member President Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS | Wireless Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer Sales & Marketing | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Treasurer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| St. Louis University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Missouri | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| ABRDN NATIONAL MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer General Counsel | |
Southern Methodist University
 Southern Methodist University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology. | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Ivy Variable Insurance Portfolios | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member President General Counsel | |
| InvestEd Portfolios | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member President General Counsel | |
Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri)
 Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Kansas School of Law | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
The Advertising Council, Inc.
 The Advertising Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Advertising Council, Inc. promotes public service campaigns. It carries out pro bono ad campaigns on behalf of both government and private organizations. The company campaigns on children's issues, health, community, environment and family matters. The council relies on volunteer efforts from advertising firms. The Advertising Council was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| JB HUNT TRANSPORT SERVICES | Trucking | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker)
 Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
| Rockhurst University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America-College
 Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America-College Investment ManagersFinance Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America-College provides financial products and services. It offers retirement plans, mutual funds, annuities, life insurance, brokerage and trading services, managed accounts and education savings. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1918 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Investment Managers | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ivy Distributor, Inc.
 Ivy Distributor, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Part of Macquarie Group Ltd., Ivy Distributor, Inc. is a company based in Overland Park, KS. | Investment Banks/Brokers | General Counsel President | |
| LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. | Home Improvement Chains | Chief Executive Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Luther King Capital Management Corp.
 Luther King Capital Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Luther King Capital Management Corp. (LKCM) is the investment advisory firm headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and has additional offices in Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas. The firm was founded in 1979 by J. Luther King, Jr. and is a subsidiary of Southwest JLK Corp. LKCM provides investment advisory services to separately managed portfolios for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, government entities, corporations and other business entities, foundations, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, registered investment companies, and private investment partnership as well as to the LKCM Funds. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal |
Statistics
International
| United States | 46 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Hong Kong | 2 |
| Sweden | 2 |
| Spain | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 16 |
| Miscellaneous | 11 |
| Consumer Services | 10 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Communications | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 311 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 194 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 93 |
| President | 59 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 55 |
Most connected contacts
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|---|---|
| Sanjeev Kishen Mehra | 46 |
| Constance K. Weaver | 32 |
| Todd M. Abbrecht | 31 |
| Ralph W. Manning | 25 |
| Eric Foss | 25 |
| Katherine Kline | 24 |
| Shawn Lytle | 23 |
| Victor Crawford | 20 |
| Henry John Herrmann | 20 |
| Wojciech Goc | 18 |
| Jason Kulas | 18 |
| Roger Allen Early | 18 |
| Michael Morrissey | 18 |
| Joseph L. Neubauer | 18 |
| Chris X. Moloney | 17 |
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