Mark Lawrence

QatarEnergy Corp. provides oil and gas drilling, exploration, refining, and distribution services. It offers cover exploration, drilling and production operations, transport, storage, marketing, and sale of crude oil natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas, gas to liquids, refined products, petrochemicals and fertilizers, and helicopter and financials services. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.

Sultan Ahmad Shah Environment Trust operates as a environmental non-governmental organization which protects nature and its environment. The company was founded on April 14, 2011 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

LBS Bina Holdings Sdn. Bhd. engages in investment holding. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia.

Khoo & Co. provides legal services. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company was founded by Wun Fat Khoo.

Richards, Merrill & Peterson, Inc. provides investment management services. It offers traditional brokerage and investment advisory services on accounts such as trusts, estates, IRAs, •Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) and •Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA). The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA.

Merriman Wealth Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Seattle, Washington. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Focus Operating LLC, ultimately held by Focus Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS). The firm was founded in 1983 and has joined forces with Focus Financial Partners in 2012. Merriman provides investment advice and wealth management services to individuals and households who are either saving money and planning for retirement or already retired. They also manage some accounts for pension and profit-sharing plans, high net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, as well as corporations or other business entities.

U.S. Bank NA (Cincinnati Ohio Investment Management) (USB-IM) is the investment management division of U.S. Bank NA, a commercial bank headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is ultimately held by the US Bancorp (NYSE: USB). USB-IM provides tailored investment management services to individuals and institutional investors.

Nakilat, Inc. provides transmission and storage of natural gas. It offers critical transportation link in the state of Qatar's liquefied natural gas supply chain. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.

Union of Arab Banks operates as a representative organization of Arab banking and financial community. It gives support to Arab banks, financial institutions, economic organizations, and banking institutions with mutual support and connections to the Arab world. The company was founded on March 13, 1973 and is headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.

Coeur d’Alene Casino & Resort operates hotels. It offers casino, dining, golf, and luxury spa. The company was founded in March 1993 and is headquartered in Worley, ID.

The Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants offers various benefits to advance the careers of CPAs, including continuing professional education and networking opportunities. The non-profit company is based in Bellevue, WA. Additionally, the WSCPA has compiled mental health resources for employees and managers to help them adjust their business operations and serve clients during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Institute of Internal Auditors is an international professional association that serves over 235,000 members and has awarded more than 190,000 certified internal auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Lake Mary, USA and has subsidiaries in more than 170 countries and territories. Established in 1941, the IIA is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance. Anthony J. Pugliese has been the CEO of the American company since 2021.

Washington Trust Bank (WTB) is a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Spokane, Washington. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of W.T.B. Financial Corp. (OTCMKTS: WTBFB). WTB offers a variety of personal and business financial services including trust and investment management to personal, private, commercial and wealth management clients.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

Bear Stearns Asset Management Inc (Bear Stearns) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of The Bear Stearns Cos LLC founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in the US.

The News & Observer Publishing Co. publishes newspapers and periodicals. It also publishes regional, weekly, and bi-weekly newspapers. It offers comprehensive marketing and advertising solutions that range from cutting-edge rich media online ads to traditional newspaper inserts. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Qatar Exchange operates the Doha Securities Market. It is the strategic and direct investment arm of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), and NYSE Euronext. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.

Tunisian Qatari Bank provides commercial banking services. The joint venture company is based in Tunis, Tunisia.

QNB Capital LLC (Qatar) engages in the provision of financial advisory and investment banking services to a range of clients, including sovereigns, government ministries, large to mid-sized corporations, family offices and private equity funds. Its services include mergers & acquisitions advisory, capital markets advisory, strategic financial advisory and real estate advisory. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.