John H. Styles

PGIM, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1984 and is a direct subsidiary of PGIM Holding Co. LLC, ultimately owned by Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). PGIM provides institutional clients with investment solutions worldwide. It is comprised of autonomous asset management businesses each specializing in a particular asset class with a focused investment approach: PGIM Institutional Advisory & Solutions (provides advisory services to institutional clients located in the US and outside of the US), PGIM Fixed Income (an adviser primarily focused on public fixed income investments), PGIM Real Estate (a provider of real estate investment advisory services) and PGIM Capital Group (a private fixed income investment adviser, also known as Prudential Capital Group).

FirstCity Financial Corp. provides financial services to banks, credit unions and insurance companies with investments in non-performing loans. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Waco, TX.

Nestor, Inc. through its wholly owned subsidiary, Nestor Traffic Systems, Inc. provides innovative video based traffic safety and enforcement systems to state and local governments. The company's principal product, CrossingGuard incorporates patented image processing technology into an intelligent turnkey solution that predicts and records the occurrence of a red light violation and manages the entire process of issuing and processing a citation. It was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Providence, RI.

Titanium Metals Corp. produces titanium sponge, ingot, and slab. Its activities include all phases of titanium manufacturing and sales, from converting rutile ore into sponge, to production of ingot and slab and mill products. The firm's products include titanium sponge, melted products, mill products and industrial fabrications. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Exton, PA.

Oei International, Inc. is a private company based in Houston, TX.

Salient Partners LP (Salient) is an asset management boutique headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded in 2002 by Andrew Linbeck, Jeremy Radcliffe and Haag Sherman. In 2003, the firm merged with Pinnacle Management & Trust Co. to form Salient Partners & Pinnacle Trust Co. Two years later the firm adopted the name Salient Partners LP. In 2022, they were acquired by Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG). Salient provides real assets, tactical equity alternatives, and private solutions for institutional investors and investment advisors.

Part of Edelman Financial Engines LLC, Global Financial Services LLC provides investment advice. The company is based in Houston, TX. Global Financial Services was acquired by Pinnacle Summer Investments, Inc. on January 04, 2011.

Sanders Morris Harris LLC (SMH) is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member FINRA, SIPC, located in Houston, Texas. The firm is also an SEC-registered investment advisor. SMH was formed in January 2000 as the result of a merger between Sanders Morris Mundy, Inc. and Harris Webb & Garrison, Inc. The firm is now wholly-owned by Summer Wealth Management LLC. The ultimate principal owners of Summer Wealth Management, LLC are Lee Equity Partners LLC and The Edelman Financial Center, Inc. through intermediaries. SMH provides provides brokerage, asset management and similar services to individuals, high net-worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations and other business entities.

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is a non-profit organization that connects educators, learners, and businesses to develop the next generation of leaders. AACSB is based in Tampa, FL. The non-profit company's focus is on accrediting business schools and providing key features to help students find the right school for them. Lily Bi has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

RediClinic provides health care services. It also provide health screening tests, vaccinations, immunizations, and physicals. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Cboe Exchange, Inc. provides options exchange services. It trades equity options, security index options, options on exchange traded notes and products, binary options, one-week and quarterly options, long-term equity anticipation securities options, and flexible exchange options. The firm also provides information on various stock and options trading strategies, options trading tools, stock and option quotes and data; and options information and education. Additionally, they offer access to product information, conference notices, portfolio management tools, and educational materials for institutional investors and products and strategies for advisors to protect client’s portfolios. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Gruppo, Levey & Co. provides financial advisory services. The firm's products and services include strategic advisory and private capital markets. The company was founded by Evan H. Levey and Claire Gruppo in 1992 and is headquartered New York, NY.

Mayer Electric Supply Co., Inc. electrical equipment and supplies. It offers job order management, value engineering, package quotations and on-site material access. The company was founded by Ben S. Weil in 1930 and headquartered in Birmingham, AL.

Part of Creative Artists Agency LLC, Select Sports Group LLC is an athlete and entertainment representation firm. The company is based in Houston, TX. The CEO of the company is J. Kelly Joy. Select Sports Group was acquired by International Creative Management Partners LLC, a SUB of Creative Artists Agency LLC from Edelman Financial Engines LLC on July 27, 2021.

The Edelman Financial Center LLC provides financial planning and investment management services. Its staff include group of financial planners, investment advisors, insurance counselors, mortgage professionals, educators and business consultants to provide advisory services to clients. The company was founded by Fredric Mark Edelman in 1987 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

Salient Capital Management LLC provides asset and wealth management services. It offers services to high net worth and affluent individuals and smaller institutions including financial and estate planning, trusts and custody services. The company was founded on May 28, 2003 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Sanders Morris Harris LLC (Investment Management) (SMH-IM) is the investment management division of Sanders Morris Harris LLC, a registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded in 2000 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tectonic Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: TECTP). SMH-IM provides advisory services to individuals, pooled investments, plan sponsors, trusts, estates, corporations, institutions, and other businesses.

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.

Beta Gamma Sigma, Inc. is an organization that recognizes academic excellence in business studies. The non-profit company is based in Maryland Heights, MO. The company offers scholarships and grants to their alumni chapters and members to aid in continuing education and chapter development. As a BGS member, individuals have access to exclusive programs designed to refine their skills to meet the changing needs of the business world.

Memorial Hermann Health System operates as a non-profit organization that provides healthcare services. It specializes in back pain and spine care, cancer, children's health, digestive health, emergency services, heart and vascular care, neurosurgery, neurology, stroke, orthopedics, sports medicine, rehabilitation and physical therapy, sleep medicine, transplant center, weight loss, and women?s health and maternity. Its services include alcohol and drug rehabilitation, diabetes education, home care, hospice, and medical equipment. The organization was founded 1907 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Bache & Co., Inc. provides stock brokerage and investment banking services. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY.

Mischer Corp. provides investment services. The private company is based in Houston, TX.

PIXIA Corp. designs and develops data access solutions for massive volumes of large data. The firm offers HiPER Cloud, HiPER Look, HiPER Stare, HiPER Watch, and KiOSK. The company was founded by Rudi Ernst and Patrick Ernst in 1999 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Tectonic Financial, Inc. operates as a financial holding company. It offers banking, trust, investment advisory, securities brokerage and insurance services to high net worth individuals, small businesses and institutions. The company operates through the following segments: Banking, Other Financial Services, and HoldCo. The Banking segment includes both commercial and consumer banking services. The Other Financial Services segment offer investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals and businesses, private trust services, and financial management services, including personal wealth management, retirement plan design and administrative services, and insurance brokerage services. The HoldCo segment represents operations of the financial holding company that serves as parent for the group overall. The company was founded in October 2016 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Tectonic Holdings LLC provides banking and financial services. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX.