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Securian Asset Management, Inc. (Securian AM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1984 and formerly known as MIMLIC Asset Management, Inc. and Advantus Capital Management, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Securian Financial Group, Inc., ultimately owned by Minnesota Mutual Cos., Inc. Securian AM offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management for registered investment companies, insurance companies, including separate accounts of insurance companies, and other institutional investors.

Peregrine Capital Management LLC (Peregrine) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded by Robert Mersky in 1984 and is a subsidiary of Peregrine Capital Management Holdings LLC. Peregrine provides investment advisory services to corporate and public pension plans, profit-sharing plans, savings-investment and 401(k) plans, Taft-Hartley plans, private and public foundations and endowments, corporate accounts, large trust accounts, registered investment companies, collective investment trusts, UMA programs, RIAs and high net-worth individuals.

Farr, Miller & Washington LLC (FMW) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Washington, DC.The firm was founded by Michael Farr, Elmon Miller and John Washington in 1996. They are a subsidiary of HighTower Advisors LLC, which is owned by Hightower Holding LLC. FMW provides individual and institutional clients with comprehensive, conservative, long-term investment portfolios and trusted strategic advice.

The Colony Group LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1986, the firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of Focus Financial Partners LLC, which is ultimately owned by Focus Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS). The Colony Group offers a suite of wealth management services to individuals, families, institutions, and businesses.

Stocktrade Network, Inc. manages Legend Securities, Inc. Legend Securities is a stock brokerage company. Stocktrade Network is headquartered in New York, NY.

Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc provides finance and treasury management services. The company is headquartered in London, UK.

Engage Technologies, Inc. provides access control and security systems integration services. The company provides its services to financial institutions, industrial facilities, power plants, theme parks, military bases and private residences. It enables to control, monitor & record continual flow of people, vehicles and goods that move in and out of facility. The company is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

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.

Graham Webb International, Inc. makes hair care, body care, and cosmetics. It operates four international academy locations and eleven United Kingdom salons. It sells through licensed beauty salons, cosmetologists, and distributors. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA.

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.

Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis strengthens families and works to end poverty and homelessness in the Twin Cities. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

Greater Twin Cities United Way provides services related to basic needs, education and health to the people in some counties in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

National Women's Health Resource Center, Inc. operates as a nonprofit health information source and medical-organization-sanctioned information for women. It works to educate women about health policy issues in these and other areas. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Red Bank, NJ.

The TCW Group, Inc. provides investment management services. The firm's clients include corporate and public pension plans, financial institutions, endowments and foundations in the United States, as well as a number of foreign investors and individuals. It works in partnership with financial advisors to help build the businesses and meet the needs of clients. The company was founded by Robert Addison Day in 1971 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. provides insurance, retirement planning and investment services. It offers individual and group life and disability insurance, annuities and mortgage life insurance. The firm also provides mutual funds, institutional asset management, annuity and retirement plans through its subsidiaries. The company was founded by Russell Dorr on August 6, 1880 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Jaspan Schlesinger Narendran LLP provides legal services. The private company is based in Garden City, NY.

Scholarship America, Inc. provides scholarships and educational support services. Its solutions include design and managed custom education assistance programs, financial and other supports to students in need, and engagement in stakeholders and influence policies. The organization was founded by Irving Fradkin in 1958 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Uhlich Children's Advantage Network provides healthcare services. Its programs include preventing violence, healing trauma, building strong families, and educating and empowering youth. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Turnaround Management Association is a organization that provides turnaround management, corporate restructuring and distressed investing services. Its members include turnaround practitioners, attorneys, accountants, investors, lenders, venture capitalists, appraisers, liquidators, executive recruiters, and consultants, as well as academic, government, and judicial employees. The company was founded by Thomas J. Allison, Jay Alix, C. Charles Bahr, Jacques H. Belet, Donald B. Bibeault, Gary Brooks Gerald, P. Buccino, John Butler, Melanie Rovner Cohen, John M. Collard, Marvin A. Davis, Peter Dusenberre, Timothy F. Finley, Kenneth E. Glass, Frank Grisanti, David Hansing, William J. Hass, Thomas D. Hays, William K. Marrinan, F. Richard Matthews, Kevin McConnaghy, Gilbert C. Osnos, Victor Palmieri, Peter Pellitier, Sanford C. Sigoloff, Jack R. Stone, James Sullivan, Rollie Tillman, Peter Tourtellot, John Whitney and Carl M. Youngman in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Bar Association of Nassau County is a professional organization for lawyers in Nassau County, NY. The association is based in Mineola, NY. The association offers a variety of services and resources for its members, including continuing legal education programs, a lawyer referral service, and a lawyer assistance program. The association also has a charitable arm called the We Care Fund, which provides assistance to those in need. Additionally, the association has a dining room called Domus that serves lunch to members each workday.

Part of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., Dime Community Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Bridgehampton, NY. Stuart H. Lubow has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

DS & B Ltd. is a private company based in Minneapolis, MN.

Three Zero Three Capital Partners LLC (303) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Jeffrey Kaplan and Michael Rane in 2004. 303 manages private investment funds for qualified and accredited investors.