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Cowen & Co. LLC is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Cowen Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSE: TD) in Canada. Cowen & Co. offers industry-focused investment banking for growth-oriented companies, domain knowledge-driven research and a sales and trading platform for institutional investors. Their institutional sales and trading business serves both equity and fixed-income clients. Sales and trading execution platform is structured around the following key verticals: (1) healthcare (2) technology, telecommunications and media (TMT) (3) REITs and financials (4) aerospace and defense (5) consumer and (6) alternative energy.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

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.

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.

Founded in 2004, TD Securities (USA) LLC is a broker/dealer located in New York City with additional offices in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Vancouver, London, Singapore, Tokyo and Sydney. The firm is a subsidiary of Toronto Dominion Holdings (USA), Inc. and their ultimate parent is Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD). TD Securities (USA) provides a wide range of capital market products and services to corporate, government and institutional clients in five areas of finance including: investment banking, debt capital markets, institutional equities, foreign exchange and money markets. Their services include the underwriting and distribution of new debt and equity issues, providing advice on strategic acquisitions and divestitures and executing daily trading and investment needs. The equity group provides research coverage of media and communications, technology, financial services, oil and gas, mining and metals, industrial products, forest products, technology, utilities and power, real estate, biotechnology, consumer products and merchandising and quantitative analysis strategy. The fixed-income group provides a full range of underwriting sales and trading products for Canadian, U.S. and European debt issuers and investors.

Funambol, Inc. is a holding company engaged in the development of white-label digital lifestyle personal cloud solutions for mobile operators, device manufacturers, content providers and software developers. Its solutions encompass cloud-based server and applications for smartphones, tablets, computers and web portals. The firm provides services including professional services, KickStart training, software maintenance, technical support and community support. The company was founded by Fabrizio Capobianco, Stefano Fornari and Alberto Onetti in 2001 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA.

Intercam Securities, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Miami, Florida. The firm was founded in 2007 and is a subsidiary of Intercam Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Grupo Intercam SV de CV. They provide securities broking services through Pershing LLC.

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.

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.I.G. Capital LLC operates as s a private equity and alternative assets investment firm. Its portfolio focuses in private equity, growth equity, real estate, debt or credit, lending, and bio health. The company was founded by Sami W. Mnaymneh and Anthony Tamer in 1993 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Telescope, Inc. operates a real time engagement and participation platform for consumers, fans and audiences. It offers interactive services including television voting and participation via fixed-line, short message service and internet mobile text delivery, entertainment marketing and information, applications and mobile games, interactive voice response and sweepstakes. The company was founded by Edward Boddington and Michael Nelson-Jones in 2002 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA

Part of Carlton One Engagement Corp., CarltonOne Engagement Ulc is a Canadian company that provides employee engagement, loyalty, and rewards program services. The company is based in Markham, Canada and was founded by Rob Purdy, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company helps growing companies create recognition, loyalty, and incentive reward experiences that are more meaningful and effective. The company offers over 10 million rewards from popular brands, including merchandise, gift cards, travel experiences, and local savings. CarltonOne Engagement also specializes in multi-tiered, KPI-driven loyalty and incentive programs for sales teams, channel partners, and end customers.

Troy Practice Management LLC operates as affiliated management services organization. The company is headquartered in MI.

Centerfield Media Holdings LLC engages in the development of digital advertising technology. It offers omni-channel media, automated optimization, and end-to-end measurement services. The firm provides services to home security, education, cable, wireless and communication industries. The company was founded by Jason Cohen and Brett Cravatt in 2011 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Bluum Holdings LLC is a company that provides learning solutions to educators. The company is based in Phoenix, AZ. The company offers funding advisory services, including grant writing, to help schools find and apply for available funds. Bluum empowers educators with the resources and knowledge to help their students flourish, from the first day of kindergarten to graduation and beyond. The company was founded by James Troxell. Erez Pikar has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Standish Management LLC provides fund administration services to private equity, venture capital, and real estate managers. The firm offers performance return calculations, capital call and distribution, enhanced software and analytics, international and offshore fund administration, limited partner communications, web based reporting and specialized consulting services. The company was founded by Robert Raynard, Susan Bruno Gillick, Rowena Baginski and Judy Dickinson in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

H.I.G. Growth Partners LLC (High Growth Partners) is a private equity/venture capital firm, a subsidiary of H.I.G. Ventures LLC founded in 1993 by Sami W. Mnaymneh and Anthony A. Tamer. H.I.G. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

Shields Health Solutions Holdings LLC provides healthcare solutions. The firm offers patient liaisons, data analytics, payor contracting, and operational support services. The company was founded by Jack Shields in 2012 and is headquartered in Stoughton, MA.

CenterGate Capital LP (CenterGate Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Stenning Schueppert. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Naples Global Advisors LLC (NGA) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Naples, Florida. The firm was founded in 2011 by Michael Morris and John Suddeth, Jr. NGA provides discretionary investment management services to individuals, high net-worth individuals, retirement accounts (principally IRAs), corporations, trustees, and charitable organizations.

Harbor View Advisors LLC provides financial advisory services. The private company is based in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. The company was founded by Jim Philip.

Kinderhook Industries LLC (Kinderhook Industries) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Christian Michalik. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Innotec Corp. manufactures lighting, applied metals and power distribution products. It provides lighting solutions for automotive, office furniture, and retail-lighting markets. The company was incorporated on October 8, 1996 and is headquartered in Zeeland, MI.

Guidepost Growth Management Co. LLC (Guidepost Growth Mgmt) is a private equity subsidiary of North Bridge Venture Partners founded in 2007 by Doug A. Kingsley and Jim M. Moran. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Miami Beach Medical Transport LLC engages in the provision of primary care, specialty care and ancillary services. It offers cardiology; arthritis management; dental; optometry; psychiatry; endocrinology; podiatry; acupuncture; massage therapy; pharmacy; telehealth; laboratory; and x-ray and ultrasound services. The company is headquartered in Miami, FL.

MB Medical Operations LLC is a value-based, multispecialty medical center that ensures the health and quality of life of patients. The company is based in Miami Beach, FL, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers full-service medical and wellness centers with primary doctors available at any of their locations. The company has in-house specialists who coordinate medical services for patients, and they work together with care teams to improve the quality of life of their patients. The company was founded in 1997, and the CEO is Michael Sama.

Gauge Capital LLC (Gauge Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Drew Johnson and Tom McKelvey. The firm is headquartered in Southlake, Texas.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Evolution Wealth Advisors LLC (EWA) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Aventura, Florida. The firm was founded in 2016 and is principally owned by Roberto Vainrub through the Roberto Vainrub Revocable Trust. EWA provides advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, family office, corporations or other business entities, and foundations. The firm also sponsors a Wrap Fee Program.

Vista Equity Partners Management LLC (VEP) is a private equity firm founded in the year 2000 by Robert Frederick Smith, Stephen J. Davis and Brian Niranjan Sheth. The firm is headquartered in Austin with an additional offices in Oakland, Chicago, New York and San Francisco .

Fuel Venture Capital Partners, LLC (Fuel Venture Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Jeff Ransdell. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Palladium Equity Partners Advisor LLC is a Private Equity firm founded in 1997 by Marcos A. Rodriguez and Robert J. Lanigan. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Trivest Partners LP (Trivest Partners) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Trivest Partners Inc. founded in 1981 by Earl W. Powell. The firm is headquartered in Coral Gables, Florida.

Seaport Capital LLC (Seaport Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Bill Luby and Jim Collis. The firm is headquartered in New York.