Eric Welter

Xerox Corp. engages in the integration of paper and digital products. The firm offers home, office, office laser, multifunction and all in one printer, digital sheet-fed printing presses and scanner. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

Bacterin International, Inc. manufactured drug delivery coating platforms for medical devices. It was a tissue bank and medical device company that designs, processes, manufactures, and markets advanced medical products. The firm’s designs focused on efficacy and safety for the patient, and functionality and ease of use for the surgeon to fulfill niche needs in the industry. The company was founded by Guy S. Cook in 1997 and is headquartered in Belgrade, MT.

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.

EMI Holding, Inc. discovers, develops, and commercializes treatments and therapies for rare diseases. The firm also engages in the marketing and sale of NutreStore L-glutamine powder for oral solution, a treatment for short bowel syndrome and the sale of L-glutamine as a nutritional supplement under the brand name AminoPure. The company was founded by Yutaka Niihara in 1987 and is headquartered in Torrance, CA.

Lazard Middle Market LLC engages in financial advisory business. It specializes in strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), restructuring, and capital raising. The firm’s M&A and Strategic Advisory service focuses on private equity and divestitures, privately-owned companies, corporate acquisitions and divestitures, and sale of public companies. Its Restructuring service consists of situation assessment, alternative assessment, and execution. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Trilantic Capital Management LP (Trilantic Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Danny James. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Tatcha LLC operates as a luxury beauty and lifestyle company. It offers cleansers, exfoliants, moisturizers, masks, beauty papers and beauty tools. The company was founded by Victoria W. Tsai, Brad G. Murray and Ryan Aipperspach in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Drybar Holdings LLC operates hair salons that provide blow drying services. It offers services in the areas of scalp massage; repair and rejuvenate dry, weak, and color-treated hair; and hairstyling for films and photo shoots. The company was founded by Allison Webb, Cameron Webb, and Michael Landau in 2010 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Principal Global Investors LLC, dba Principal Asset Management (Principal AM), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Principal Global Investors Holding Co. (US) LLC and their ultimate parent is Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFG). Principal AM provides investment advisory services to institutional investors and individuals on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

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.

William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients.

Pension Reserves Investment Management Board (PRIM) is a State-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1983, PRIM manages the assets of the Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) Fund for public employee pension benefits on behalf of Massachusetts State Employees, Massachusetts Teachers’, and Boston Teachers’, as well as local participating retirement systems throughout the Commonwealth that elect to invest with PRIM.

Gurwitch Products LLC manufactures and markets cosmetic products. The firm’s brands include Laura Mercier and Revive. The company was founded by Janet Gurwitch and Gary Kusin in 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Urban Decay Cosmetics LLC manufactures and distributes cosmetics, beauty products, and make-up accessories. It offers make up tools and accessories such as blurring brushes, blending brushes and double barrel sharpeners. The company was founded by David Soward and Wende Zomnir in January 1996 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Yeske Buie, Inc. is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Vienna, Virginia. The firm was founded by Dr. Dave Yeske and Elissa Buie in 2007 as Financial Planning Group, Inc. Yeske Buie offers wealth management, financial planning and asset management services to individuals, high net worth individuals, personal trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations & endowments, charitable organizations, and corporations.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Mayo Clinic provides health care services. Its products and services include healthy living program, sports medicine, Mayo clinic health letter, medical products, population health and wellness programs, medical laboratory services and mayo clinic voice apps. The firm offers medical services in the areas of dermatology, allergy, hypertension, neurology, oncology, psychiatry, radiation oncology, and rheumatology. The company was founded by William J. Mayo and Charles H. Mayo in 1986 and is headquartered in Rochester, MN.

Houston Astros LLC owns and operates a professional baseball franchise. The firm offers game tickets and mobile games. It also sells and auctions jerseys, caps, collectibles, baseball cards, baseballs and bats, equipment, line-up cards, photos, and game used items. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center. A 680-bed comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center, UI Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing patient-focused care available to every person, around the clock in an environment devoted to innovative care, excellent service, and exceptional outcomes. More than 760 staff physicians and dentists; 480 resident physicians and dentists; 180 fellow physicians; 1,565 nurses; and 4,640 other professional and support staff provide specialized care.

American Equity Investment Life Insurance Co. provides equity-indexed annuities and life insurance products with an emphasis on the sale of index and fixed rate annuities. The firm's services include fixed annuities with interest tied to an external equity or bond index. The company was founded in December 1995 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.

Childrens Partners Foundation operates as non-profit organization. The company is headquartered in Castle Rock, CO.

Legal & General Investment Management America, Inc. (LGIM America) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2006 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Legal & General Investment Management US (Holdings), Inc., ultimately held by Legal & General Group PLC (LON: LGEN) in Great Britain. LGIM America provides investment management services on a fully discretionary basis to institutional clients (corporations, healthcare agencies, non-profit, educational institutions, public plans and Taft-Hartley multi-employer plans).

Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC engages in the retail of multi-branded and luxury omni-channel fashion products. It offers shoes, handbags, jewelry, beauty, and decorative items for the home. Its brands include Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Last Call. The company was founded by Herbert Marcus Sr., Carrie Marcus, and A. L. Neiman on September 10, 1907 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) is a national non-profit organization which provides professional case management services to Americans with chronic, life threatening and debilitating illnesses. PAF case managers serve as active liaisons between the patient and their insurer, employer and/or creditors to resolve insurance, job retention and/or debt crisis matters as they relate to their diagnosis also assisted by doctors and healthcare attorneys. Patient Advocate Foundation seeks to safeguard patients through mediation assuring access to care, maintenance of employment and preservation of their financial stability. The organization was founded in 1996 and is located in Hampton , VA.

Gurwitch Consulting Group LLC provides consulting services. The private company is based in Houston, TX.

Dollar Shave Club, Inc. manufactures and sells razor blades online. It offers men?s razors, grooming, and skin-care products. The company was founded by Michael Dubin and Mark Levine in July 2011 and is headquartered in Venice, CA.

First Aid Beauty LLC provides beauty and skincare products. Its products include cleansers, exfoliators & masks, moisturizers, serums and treatments, eye and lip care, body, and skincare kits. The company was founded by Lilli Gordon in 2009 and is headquartered in Watertown, MA.

Laura Mercier US Buyer LLC is a makeup and skincare company that offers a wide range of products, including foundations, lipsticks, eyeshadows, and skincare items. The American company has a rose-inspired collection of products that are universally flattering for all skin types. The private company also offers a line of hydrating skincare products, lip glosses, and fragrances. Laura Mercier is known for their award-winning tinted moisturizers, concealers, and foundations. The company provides makeup tips, tutorials, and skincare routines on their website. The company also offers a program for professional makeup artists to enhance and support their work. The company was founded by Janet L. Gurwitch and Gary M. Kusin in 1996.

Nuveen Asset Management LLC (NAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2011 and is a subsidiary of Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC, which is ultimately owned by TIAA Board of Governors. NAM provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients, such as open-end and closed-end investment companies and other pooled investment vehicles.