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Weitz Investment Management, Inc. (Weitz) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded by Wallace R. Weitz in 1983 as Wallace R. Weitz & Co. Weitz provides investment management services on a discretionary basis to registered investment companies and to a number of separate accounts.

Academy Capital Management, Inc. (ACM) is an independent registered investment advisor headquartered in Waco, Texas. The firm was founded by Scott M. Granowski in 1986. ACM provides portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, foundations, 401(k) and defined benefit plans, and corporations and other business entities.

Vaughan Nelson Investment Management LP (Vaughan Nelson) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded in 1970 and formerly known as Vaughan, Nelson, Scarborough & McCullough LP. They are wholly-owned by Natixis Investment Managers LLC, which is ultimately owned by BPCE SA, a banking group in France. Vaughan Nelson provides investment management services for equity and fixed income portfolios to taxable and tax-free clients such as foundations, endowments, corporations, pensions, public entities, insurance companies, mutual funds and high net-worth individuals.

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.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

The Sterling Group LP (The Sterling Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1982 by Frank J. Hevrdejs. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Leeds Equity Partners LLC (Leeds Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by Jeffrey T. Leeds and Bernstein Robert. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Main Street Capital Partners LLC(Main Street Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1990 by Vincent Foster. The firm is headquartered at Houston, Texas.

Graduate Management Admission Council is a non profit organization which is committed to advancing the art and science of admissions by convening and representing the industry and offering best-in-class products and services for schools and students. The company was founded in 1953 adn is headquartered in Reston, VA.

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success.

Part of Icahn Associates Holding LLC, CVR GP LLC is a company that manufactures and supplies fertilizer. The company is based in Sugar Land, TX. Mark A. Pytosh has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce operates as a chamber of commerce. Its focus areas include advocate, connect, develop, advance, and stakeholders initiatives. The company is headquartered in Greenville, SC.

Magnolia Windows & Door LLC provides windows and patio doors products. It offers products to dealers, builders, architects and consumers. The company was founded by Terry L. Ferrero in 1999 and is headquartered in Baldwin, GA.

The Baylor Angel Network (The Baylor Angel Network) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Waco, Texas.

Strait Lane Capital Partners LLC (Strait Lane Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Mark King, Warren Edwards and Richard Diamond. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Permanent Equity Management (Permanent Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Brent Beshore. The firm is headquartered in Columbia, Missouri.

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.

Part of Tellimer Ltd., Tellimer Capital Ltd. is a brokerage services provider. The company is based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Carnelian Energy Capital Management LP (Carnelian Energy Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Tomas Ackerman and Daniel Goodman. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Align Capital Partners, LLC (Align Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Steve Dyke, Chris Jones and Rob Langley. The firm is headquartered in Shaker Heights, Ohio.

BofA Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of NB Holdings Corp., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York, the firm was founded in 2015 and offers trade execution, trading or brokerage services to institutional clients.

Keller Capital LLC (Keller Capital) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Gary W. Keller. The firm is headquartered in Austin, TX.

1Flourish Capital LLC (1Flourish Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by David A. Lane, Reid Rutherford, Skip Vaccarello and Andrew Miller. The firm is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

LP First Capital LLC (LP First Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2018. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Cleanhill Partners (Cleanhill Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2021 by Rakesh Wilson and Ash Upadhyaya. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Waco Ventures Management Holdings LLC (Waco Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Allen C Page and Brian P Woods. The firm is headquartered in Waco, Texas.

Unity Partners LP (Unity Partners) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2022 by John A. Block and Bryan W. Adams. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Founded in 2022, Icon Wealth Advisors LLC is a part of Focus Financial Partners, Inc. that provides investment advice. The company is based in Houston, TX.

Oaks Christian School provides college preparatory education. The company was founded by David Price and Dallas Price-Van Breda in 2000 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, CA.