Terry Diamond

Founded in 1994 by Terry Diamond and Alan Wilson, Talon Asset Management LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm also serves as an ERISA qualified manager. They offer a variety of investment vehicles and services, including: (1) individually managed equity, fixed-income and balanced portfolio accounts (2) hedge funds and (3) private equity/venture capital investment opportunities. Their clients include managing equity, fixed-income and balanced portfolios for individuals, retirement funds, foundations and family partnerships. They manage the Talon Sharpridge QO LLC and the Talon Opportunity Partners LP.

Cosi, Inc. owns, operates and franchises fast casual restaurants. The firm sells made-to-order hot and cold sandwiches, hand-tossed salads, bowls, breakfast wraps, Cosi, Squagels, hot melts, flatbread pizzas, S'mores, desserts and coffees. The company was founded by Drew Harre in 1994 and was headquartered in Charlestown, MA.

Formerly known as Lincoln Capital Fixed Income Management Co. LLC, Lehman Brothers Asset Management LLC (LBAM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LEH)

The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (Wealth Management) (BNY Mellon Wealth Management) is the wealth management division of The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK), an investment banking services holding company headquartered in New York City. The firm was formed from the merger of The Bank of New York and the Mellon Financial Corporation in 2007. BNY Mellon Wealth Management provides investment management, wealth management and banking services to individuals, families, family offices, charitable gift programs, endowments and foundations.

The Cara Program is a non-profit organization that provides job training and placement services. It offers referrals and admissions, life and career skills, job placement, and job retention and stability. The organization was founded in Tom Owens in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

CityBase, Inc. develops online payment software. Its software is used in utility payments, county and citywide payments, government building re openings, property taxes and services. The firm serves the municipalities, agencies, and utilities based on their proprietary academic research, design, and data-driven analysis. The company was founded by Michael Duffy in 2016 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Method Capital LLC (Method Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Lifespan Brands LLC manufactures and distributes motion lamps. It offers glitter lamps, party lights, and accessories and bulbs. The firm also offers products online and through resellers in the U.S. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL.