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Ameriprise Financial Services LLC (AFS) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a subsidiary of AMPF Holding Corp., which is owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP). AFS offers brokerage services that enable clients to invest in many different types of investments including mutual funds, stocks, bonds, exchange traded products, unit investment trusts, annuities and alternative investments.

Kennedy Capital Management LLC (KCM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was founded by Gerald Kennedy and Richard Sinise in 1980 as Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. In November 2022, the firm converted from “Kennedy Capital Management, Inc.”, a Missouri S corporation, to “Kennedy Capital Management LLC”, a Delaware limited liability company. They are a subsidiary of KCM Holdings, Inc. KCM manages assets for institutional and high-net-worth clients.

American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm was founded by James E. Stowers, Jr. in 1958 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Century Cos., Inc. ACIM provides portfolio management services to financial advisors, individual investors and institutional clients.

Major Custom Assemblies, Inc. manufactures and distributes electro-mechanical and cable assemblies. It offers custom cable assemblies, wire harnesses, electronic sub systems, automated lead wires, coaxial assemblies, flat ribbon cables, sealed assemblies, over-mold cables, fiber optic assemblies, and flexing tubing assemblies, as well as cable harnesses, power cords, computer cables, mechanical assemblies, and circuit boards. The firm also distributes connectors, wire, cable, and related accessories. The company was founded on November 20, 2001 and is headquartered in Bridgeton, MO.

Schwab Charles & Co., Inc. engages in the provision of investment products and services to retirement and other benefit participants. It offers trading, banking, small business solutions, investment tools and research. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Capital For Business Inc (CFB) is a private equity subsidiary of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (Missouri) founded in 1959. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Major Custom Cable, Inc. manufactures data and communications cable. Its products include adapter and adapter panels, cassettes, fiber patch cables, fusion splice accessories, fusion splice kits, MTO or MPO cables, multi-fiber trunk cables, and patch panels, pre-terminated loose tube cables and wall mount enclosures. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Jackson, MO.

RBC Wealth Management (RBCWM) is wealth management division of RBC Capital Markets Equity Research, which is ultimately owned by Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE; TSE: RY). Formerly known as RBC Dain Rauscher, Inc., the firm was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. RBCWM provides trusted advice and wealth management solutions to individuals, families and institutions.

1035 Capital Management LLC (1035 Capital) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Marthasville, Missouri. The firm was founded by Chris Abbott in 2019. 1035 Capital provides asset management and personalized investment solutions for individuals, financial advisors, and institutions.

BMO Bank NA (Investment Management) (BMO-IM) is the asset management division of BMO Bank NA, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. They are ultimately held by the Bank of Montreal (TSE: BMO) in Canada. BMO-IM offers a variety of wealth management services, such as investment advisory, trust, banking, and financial planning, to institutions and high-net worth clients.

Founded in 1992 by Brian Stark and Michael Roth, Stark & Roth LLC is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm is a subsidiary of Stark & Roth Holding, Inc.. Stark & Roth also does business as Stark Investments.

Instinet LLC is a SEC-registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm is the equities execution services arm of the Nomura Group. The firm was founded in 1969 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Instinet Holdings, Inc., which is ultimately owned by Nomura Holdings, Inc. (TYO: 8604) in Japan. Instinet offers the institutional investment community a suite of tailorable solutions, which includes market insights and commentary, full-service trading desks, advanced algorithmic trading strategies, access to unique and specialized liquidity via their array of crossing pools, and a set of workflow solutions.

Bridge Trading Co. operates as an institutional agency brokerage firm. It trades stocks and options for financial institutions worldwide. The company was founded on June 29, 1987 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

40/86 Advisors, Inc. (40/86) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. Formerly known as Conseco Capital Management, Inc., the firm was founded in 1981 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO). 40/86 provides portfolio management services primarily to affiliated and limited unaffiliated insurance companies.

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. is a FINRA-registered broker/dealer headquartered in San Francisco. The firm is a subsidiary of the Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE: SCHW). They are members of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, NASDAQ and NYSE Arca, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co. is an exchange member engaged in exchange commission business other than floor activities. They also retail mutual funds and OTC corporate equity securities. In addition, the firm underwrites and/or sells corporate securities, underwrites and/or sponsors mutual funds, is a put and call broker/dealer and/or option writer and provides investment advisory services

NISA Investment Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was founded in 1994 by Jess Yawitz and Bill Marshall as National Investment Services of America, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of NISA LLC. NISA Investment Advisors provides investment advice to institutional clients.

PNC Capital Advisors LLC (PCA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of PNC Bank, NA, which is wholly-owned by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), a financial holding company. The firm was founded in 2009 from the business combination of PNC Capital Advisors, Inc. and Allegiant Asset Management Co. following the acquisition of National City Corp., the parent of Allegiant, by PNC. PCA provides taxable fixed income discretionary investment advisory services to institutional accounts.

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.

Enterprise Bank & Trust (EBT) is an investment management firm headquartered in Clayton, Missouri. The firm is owned by Enterprise Financial Services Corp. (NASDAQ: EFSC). EBT offers a range of business and personal banking services, as well as wealth management services which include financial planning, estate planning, investment management and trust services to businesses, individuals, institutions, retirement plans and nonprofit organizations, and specialty banking such as third-party escrow, HOA, property management and SBA lending.

Waddell & Reed LLC operates as an asset management and financial planning company. It serves the financial needs of families, individuals and businesses. The company was founded by Chauncey Waddell and Cameron Reed in 1937 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. operates as a global network of young chief executives. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ronald McDonald House of New York, Inc. provides temporary housing for pediatric cancer patients and their families. It offers family and coordinate emotional and physical services, psychological care, ministry support, wellness programs, tutors, music, art, transportation, activities for siblings, holiday and birthday parties and camaraderie for parents struggling with their child's cancer diagnosis. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Ronald McDonald House, NY.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1967. The non-profit company is based in St. Louis, MO. The organization offers various programs in sports, fitness, and recreation to develop fitness, positive use, and leisure time for children. These programs include after-school programs, teen programs, summer camps, and more. The organization encourages community involvement through volunteering.

John Burroughs School is a private educational institution located in St. Louis, MO. The school offers a variety of programs, including athletics, teaching fellowships, and external resources.

The Magic House operates a museum. The non-profit company is based in St. Louis, MO.

Edward D. Jones & Co. LP is a broker-dealer and registered investment advisor located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is a subsidiary of the Jones Financial Cos. LLLP. Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors and businesses in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom. Edward Jones registered as a broker–dealer in 1941 and as an investment adviser in 1993. The firm offers a full array of investment services. They cover stocks that perform over the long-term, focusing on US, Canadian and Western European companies with long, stable, operating histories.

EnviroPAK Corp. manufactures molded pulp products for interior packaging protection and utilizing sustainable packaging materials. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

The St. Louis Science Center operates a planetarium center. The private company is based in St. Louis, MO. Todd A. Bastean has been the CEO of the company since 2019.