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Eagle Asset Management, Inc. (Eagle) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1976 by Tom James and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carillon Towers Advisers, Inc., which is wholly owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF). Eagle provides portfolio management services to institutions and high net-worth clients (individual investors, trusts and smaller employee benefit plans) and serves as the investment subadvisor to the Carillon Funds.

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.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Franklin Advisers, Inc. is a mutual fund manager and registered investment advisor headquartered in San Mateo, California. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), a holding company that, together with its various subsidiaries is referred to as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Advisers provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to US and non-US, registered open-end and closed-end funds and unregistered funds, as well as separate accounts.

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.

SAGE Publications, Inc. publishes journals, books and newsletters. It offers reference books, journals, and digital library products. The company was founded by Sara Miller McCune in 1965 and is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA.

SAGE Publications Ltd. operates as an independent international publisher of journals, books and electronic media. Its products include books, reference books, journals, and digital library products. The company was founded by Sara Miller McCune in 1965 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

155 East Tropicana LLC owns and operates hotels and casinos. It offers hotel rooms, pool, dining areas, gaming and entertainment. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

AAA Auto Club South, Inc. provides auto, home, life and health insurance services. It offers maps, travel guides, and travel information, as well as travel and hotel reservations and discounts, car rentals, and roadside emergency assistance services. The company publishes Going Places Magazine, which offers travel guides and tips. AAA Auto Club South was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Lightning Hockey LP owns and operates a professional ice hockey franchise. The firm is a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Hockey League (NHL). It also offer sports merchandise, game tickets, and collectable items. The company was founded on September 12, 1990 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

Greater Houston Partnership operates as a place for community-minded business leaders who want to be involved in Houston''s positive growth and influence the direction. The company was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Technology & Entrepreneurship Center of Houston operates as a non-profit organization created to accelerate the growth of Houston’s innovation ecosystem. It aligns ecosystem support around strategic initiatives that are connecting, attracting, and promoting startups, investors, corporations, government, and universities. The company was founded in October 2017 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

American Water Works Association is an organization that provides resources, tools, and professional development opportunities for water professionals. The non-profit company is based in Denver, CO. The company offers events and education, publications, policy and advocacy, and a network of members to connect with. The association is a leader in industry standards, policy, governance, and influence. The company embraces their responsibility to share their knowledge with the world as they pursue a vision of safe and reliable drinking water for every citizen.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Corp. is a company based in New York, NY.

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.

Bonita Springs Utilities, Inc. provides water utility services. It also provides potable and irrigation water, as well as wastewater treatment services. The company serves homes and businesses in and around the Southwest Florida city of Bonita Springs. Bonita Springs Utilities was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Bonita Springs, FL.

FreightCenter, Inc. provides third party freight, shipping, and logistics services. It specializes in online and software-based freight management tools that enable clients to compare rates from different carriers, book online, and track paperwork. Its services include truckload shipping, intermodal or rail freight shipping, international freight shipping (air and ocean), Canada and cross-border, specialized services, enterprise, and supply chain management services. The company was founded by Matthew J. Brosious and James E. Brosious in September 1998 and is headquartered in Palm Harbor, FL.

Ned Davis Research, Inc. (NDR) is an institutional investment research firm headquartered in Nokomis, Florida. The firm was founded by Ned Davis in 1980. They are wholly owned by Delinian Holdings US LLC, which is ultimately owned by Delinian Ltd. in Great Britain. NDR produces and publishes independent financial research and offers customized research services. The firm markets its research globally, primarily to registered investment advisers, brokerage firms, asset management firms, hedge funds, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other types of institutional investors. Their approach combines both fundamental and technical research disciplines.

The Water Environment Federation is an organization that aims to inspire the water community to work towards human and environmental well-being. The private company is based in Alexandria, VA. The company's mission is to address water challenges and create a future free of such challenges.

Diversified Maintenance Services LLC provides outsourced janitorial and facilities maintenance services. It services include carpet cleaning, pressure washing, high dusting, construction cleanup, window washing, disaster restoration, restroom sanitation and consulting services. The firm contains different industries like education, government, healthcare, logistics, office, retails and technology. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Maryland Momentum Fund seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the United States. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of technology services and industries. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging from USD 1,50,000 to USD 5,00,000. It also makes follow-on investments.

Blue-Grace Logistics LLC provides freight shipping and transportation management services. The firm's freight services include less-than-truckload, truckload services, international and domestic air freight. The company was founded by Bobby Harris in 2007 and is headquartered in Riverview, FL.

Founded in 1962, Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) is a diversified holding company headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm provides services to individuals, corporations and municipalities through their wholly-owned subsidiaries: Raymond James & Associates, Raymond James Financial Services and Raymond James Ltd. Raymond James operates through eight segments: Private Client Group (PCG); Capital Markets; Asset Management; Raymond James Bank (RJ Bank); Emerging Markets; Securities Lending; Proprietary Capital; and Other. The Private Client Group segment provides securities transaction and financial planning services to client accounts through the branch office systems of the company's subsidiaries. The Capital Markets segment's activities consist primarily of equity and fixed income products and services. The Asset Management segment provides asset management services for individual investment portfolios and mutual funds. The RJ Bank segment provides corporate, residential and consumer loans, as well as Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. insured deposit accounts, to clients of the company's broker-dealer subsidiaries and to the general public. The Emerging Markets segment operates securities brokerage, investment banking, asset management and equity research businesses. The Securities Lending segment conducts its business through the borrowing and lending of securities from and to other broker-dealers, financial institutions and other counterparties. The Proprietary Capital segment consists of the company's principal capital and private equity activities, including various direct and third-party private equity and merchant banking investments. Raymond James' capital markets reach within the financial institutions segment focuses on community and regional banks and thrifts including equity research, sales, trading and investment banking resources and services. Raymond James is one of the largest research organizations in the brokerage industry and serves institutional investors domestically and abroad. The firm's capital markets activities are based on insightful, timely and comprehensive equity research. They publish research on over 1,000 companies in their core industries. Raymond James seeks attractive niches within broader industries and then covers these sectors deeply to develop differentiated sector expertise and relationships. Although their focus is mid- and small-cap companies, their coverage includes large, medium and small companies across each sector. Raymond James' Institutional Trading division is organized into 3 specialty departments: Sales Trading, Principal trading and Agency Trading. Their Sales Trading division covers over 800 domestic and 1,300 international financial institutions throughout North America and Europe. The firm's Principal Trading division consists of industry-focused teams and their OTC Principal Trading department makes markets in over 680 domestic stocks, 85% of which are covered by Raymond James Institutional Research department. Their Agency Trading department services the trading needs of over 5,500 financial advisors located in 2,500 retail offices across the US.