Chad W. Petherick

D. A. Davidson & Co. is a dually SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA broker-dealer headquartered in Great Falls, Montana. The firm was founded in 1935 and is a subsidiary of D.A. Davidson Companies, a financial service holding company. They provide liquidity and execution in small & mid-cap stocks to a wide range of institutional investors, including mutual fund and money managers around the world.

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.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW) is a full-service investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). KBW offers sales and trading in equities securities of financial services companies.

Royal Capital Management LLC is a family office firm headquartered in New York City. They manage the Royal Capital LH Managed Account, Royal Capital Value Fund (QP) LP, Royal Capital Value Fund LP, Royal Capital Value Fund Ltd., Royalcap Long Alpha Master Fund LP, RoyalCap Master Fund LP, RoyalCap Value Fund II Ltd. and the Royalcap Value Fund Ltd. The firm was founded in 1998 by Yale Fergang and Robert Medway.

Seaport Global Securities LLC is a full service investment bank, capital markets advisory and research platform headquartered in New York City with offices across the US and in Europe. They are a subsidiary of Seaport Global Holdings LLC. The firm offers access to a broad selection of fixed income and equity products, as well as the market intelligence to provide insight to dynamic opportunities for its clients. Seaport Global Securities provides clients access to innovative trading solutions, competitive rates, quality execution, and superior service. Their equity trading team focuses on identifying liquidity in US, Canadian and European markets. The fixed income distribution platform covers all areas of the credit spectrum.

Part of Omega Commercial Finance Corp., ASG Securities, Inc. provides securities brokerage services. The company is based in Pompano Beach, FL. The company was founded by Adam Arthur Desmond. ASG Securities was acquired by Omega Commercial Finance Corp. on July 11, 2008 for $0.85 million.

J. Goldman & Co. LP (JGC) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Jay G. Goldman in 1986. JGC provides portfolio management services to pooled investment vehicles.

Drexel Hamilton LLC is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2007 and is a subsidiary of Drexel Hamilton Holdings LLC. Drexel Hamilton provides underwriting and executing securities transactions for corporations, municipalities and financial institutions. They offer meaningful employment opportunities for service-disabled veterans in the field of financial services.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Stifel) is a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1890, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial service holding company. Stifel provides full-service brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals and their families, institutions and businesses, and financial advisors.

Chicago Board of Trade provides trade derivative facilities. It allows speculators throughout the world to interpret economic data, news, and other information. The company was founded on April 3, 1848 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Lambert & Co. engages in providing strategic public relations counsel, including public affairs, digital, marketing and business consulting. It specializes in investor relations, communications strategy, crisis communications, public policy, media coaching, branding, interactive social media and strategy, and issues management. The company was founded by Jeffrey T. Lambert in 1998 and is headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI.

Part of First Mid Bancshares, Inc., Jefferson Bank & Trust Co., Inc. is a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Eureka, MO.

First Mid Insurance Group, Inc. engages in the provision of risk management business. It offers a variety of insurance products and services for personal, business, health, senior solutions, and farm. It includes auto, home, life, individual, pet, legal, commercial and industry programs, surety bonds, group health plans, individual health, dental and vision plans, medical supplements, Medicare advantage, and long term care. The company is headquartered in Mattoon, IL.

First Mid Bank & Trust, NA provides commercial banking and financial services. It offers personal and commercial banking, mortgages, insurance, and trust and wealth management services. The company was founded 1865 and is headquartered in Mattoon, IL.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Heritage Bank of Commerce provides financial services. Its solutions include deposit, cash management, and lending. The company was founded by Ranson W. Webster and Jack L. Peckham in 1994 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

Needle Rock Capital provides crop farming services. The private company is based in Carbondale, CO. The company was founded by Adam Arthur Desmond. Adam Arthur Desmond has been the CEO since incorporation.

Hovde Group LLC is a leading boutique investment bank that has been providing advisory services to the financial services sector for over 30 years. The private company offers a full suite of investment banking, capital markets, research, equity sales, and trading services to its clients, including institutional and retail investors, community and regional banks, and other financial companies located throughout the United States. The company is based in Inverness, IL, and has subsidiaries in the United States. Hovde Group consistently ranks among the bank sector's top M&A and capital markets advisory firms, is a leading market maker of community and regional bank stocks, and produces high-quality research from award-winning analysts. The American company was founded in 1987 by Steven Donald Hovde, who has been the CEO since then.