James Sichenzia

HSBC Global Asset Management (USA), Inc. (AMUS) is the US-based wholly-owned investment advisory and fund management subsidiary of HSBC USA, Inc., and is indirectly owned by HSBC Holdings Plc (LON: HSBA, NYSE: HBC) in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in New York City. AMUS provides discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services to clients in several major markets and is a multi-product provider of investment and fund management services. For institutions, the firm provides active and tailored portfolio management on a global, regional, asset-class and country specific basis. They also serve as investment adviser to US registered investment companies. AMUS is a signatory to the UN-supported Principles of responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

Anchor Capital Advisors LLC (Anchor Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1983 by William Rice. The firm is owned by employees and by the Lincoln Peak Capital, a private investment firm. Anchor Capital offers investment advisory services to pension and profit-sharing accounts (corporate, joint trusteed and professional corporations), charitable accounts including religious, non-profit foundations and educational institutions, corporations (taxable), banks/thrift institutions, individuals, high net-worth individuals, trusts and estates, and registered investment companies.

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.

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is the investment bank and brokerage subsidiary of CFS CF & Co. I Holdings LP, which is owned by Cantor Fitzgerald LP in the US. The firm was founded by Bernie Gerald Cantor and John Fitzgerald in 1945. Headquartered in New York City, Cantor Fitzgerald offers clients a global, multi-asset prime brokerage platform with a focus on the quality middle market.

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.

Founded in 2003, Crestwood Advisors LLC is a wealth management firm and registered investment advisor located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm offers investment solutions to high net-worth individuals and families, trusts, estates, foundations, endowments, charitable organizations, and corporations and other businesses.

Fogel Capital Management, Inc. (Fogel Capital) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Stuart, Florida. The firm was founded by Marvin and Charlene Fogel in 1995. Fogel Capital offers comprehensive wealth management services for private investors or institutions.

McGuire Investment Group LLC (dba McGuire Wealth Management) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Wakefield, Rhode Island. Founded in 2009, McGuire Wealth Management provides general wealth management services to high and higher net-worth investors which includes portfolio management services and financial planning services. The firm also provides retirement plan services to businesses and other institutional investors.

Founded in 2007, BNY Mellon Capital Markets, Inc. is broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Bank of New York Mellon Corp. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research.

Canaccord Genuity LLC is an independent, full-service financial services firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and provides a full spectrum of brokerage services to corporate and institutional clients. They cover a wide range of sectors globally with an emphasis on growth companies such as: Block chain, Business Services, Cannabis, Consumer and Retail, Energy, Financials, Gaming, Healthcare, Industrials, Metals and Mining, Real Estate, Sustainability and Technology.

Aperio Group LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Sausalito, California. The firm was founded in 1999 by Patrick Geddes, Guy Lampard, Robert Newman, and Paul Solli. They are owned by Aperio Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Blackrock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). Aperio Group manages domestic, international, and global equity portfolios for individuals, high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and intermediaries such as wealth managers, consultants, and family offices. They also advise a limited number of ERISA clients and provide sub-advisory investment management services to registered mutual funds and pooled investment vehicles.

FIAM LLC (do-business-as Fidelity Institutional Asset Management) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Smithfield, Rhode Island. The firm was founded in 2006 and formerly known as Pyramis Global Advisors LLC. They are wholly-owned by FIAM Holdings LLC, which in turn is owned by FMR LLC, aka Fidelity Investments. FIAM provides discretionary investment management services to institutional accounts. The firm also sub-advices funds or accounts for affiliated advisers and unaffiliated advisers.

Marine Acoustics, Inc. provides engineering and management consulting services. The firm offers scientific, engineering, management, and technical services to government and military, academic, and commercial clients in support of a broad spectrum of environmental and underwater acoustics and warfare technology programs. Its services include environmental, naval technology and training support, and research and development. The company was founded in 1983 by William T. Ellison and is headquartered in Middletown, RI.

Providence Equity Partners LLC (Providence Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1989 by Glenn Creamer and Jonathan M. Nelson. The firm is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

Dxd Capital (Dxd Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2020 by Andrew William Dolan and Cory Sylvester. The firm is headquartered in United States.

Guardian Capital Partners Investment Management LP (Guardian Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Scott D. Evans, Peter H. Haabestad and Hugh Kenworthy III. The firm is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc. provides investment advice, and insurance products and services. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ.

Applied Science Associates, Inc. provides science and technology solutions. It offers consulting, environmental modeling, and application development to clients. The company was founded in 1979 and it is headquartered in South Kingstown, RI

Graham Partners, Inc (Graham Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of The Graham Group Inc founded in 1988 by Steve C. Graham. The firm is headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

New York University Tandon School of Engineering engages in the provision of educational services focusing on science and technology. Its degrees and programs include bachelor of science, master of science, doctor of philosophy, advanced certificate programs, a bridge program to NYU Tandon, and industry partner programs. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.