Ron Aloni

Founded by Alfred Newton Wolverton in 1910, Wolverton Securities Ltd. is a full-service, independent, Canadian-owned investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm provides a wide range of financial services to both corporate and retail clients. They are connected with every principal stock exchange in North America as a member or through trading agreements. Wolverton Securities is the oldest member of the Toronto Stock Exchange Group. To serve the U.S. market, the firm owns and manages Wolverton Securities (USA) Ltd., a fully-licensed U.S. brokerage subsidiary. Wolverton Securities' investment products and services include: (1) Canadian, U.S. and foreign equities and options (2) Government and corporate bonds (3) money market instruments (4) RRSP eligible investments (5) public offerings (6) tax deferred investments (7) mutual funds and (8) wealth management services.

Lone Pine Resources, Inc. engages in the exploration, development and production of oil and gas. Its reserves, producing properties and exploration prospects are located in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec and the Northwest Territories. The company was founded on September 30, 2010 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

TSX Venture Exchange, Inc. provides capital and financial services to early stage companies. It offers an access to capital and a market for making venture investments. The firm also provides corporate finance, business development and compliance, and disclosure services. The company was founded on November 29, 1999 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability.

National Bank Financial, Inc. (Broker) (NBF-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of National Bank Financial, Inc., a Canadian mutual fund manager headquartered in Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a direct subsidiary of National Bank Acquisition Holding, Inc., ultimately owned by National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA). NBF-Broker provides retail advisory and brokerage services with institutional brokerage, investment banking, corporate finance and securities clearing services for third parties. The firm has a substantial presence in all regions of Canada, as well as operations in the US and Europe.

Odlum Brown USA Investment Management Ltd. (OB USA) is an independent, full-service investment firm headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The firm was founded in 2005 and is wholly owned by Odlum Brown Ltd. OB USA provides disciplined investment advice and objective value-based research to individuals, estates, trusts, corporations and similar entities.

TD Securities, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE, TSE: TD). TD Securities provides a wide range of capital market products and services to corporate, government and institutional clients. Their services also include the underwriting and distribution of new debt and equity issues, providing advice on strategic acquisitions and divestitures and executing daily trading and investment needs. The firm’s equity group provides research coverage of various sectors. Their fixed-income group provides a full range of underwriting sales and trading products for Canadian, US and European debt issuers and investors.

RBC Dominion Securities, Inc. (RBCDS) is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1901 and is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). RBCDS provides a full spectrum of brokerage services to retail and corporate clients.

Ventum Financial Corp. is a full-service Investment Dealer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The firm was founded by Max Meier and John Eymann in 1982 as Pacific International Securities, Inc. They became PI Financial Corp. (PI) in 2007 and changed their name to Ventum Financial Corp. in 2024 as part of the process of amalgamation between PI and Echelon Wealth Partners, Inc., previously announced in March 2023. Ventum Financial provides expertise across a variety of growth sectors and delivers a full range of capital markets services, which include equity research, investment banking, advisory, and institutional sales and trading to mid-market corporate clients in Canada. They prioritize minimal market impact during superior trade execution.

Raymond James Ltd. (Broker) (Raymond James-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Raymond James Ltd., a diversified financial services firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. The firm was founded in 1962 and is ultimately owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a US-based diversified holding company. Raymond James-Broker provides a full array of investment services to corporate and institutional clients.

HSBC Securities (Canada), Inc. is a full service broker/dealer located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is a subsidiary of HSBC Holdings Plc (NYSE: HCS, NasdaqGS: HSBA). They are a member of the TMX Group, the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF). The firm offers their clients advisory and execution products and services in the following areas: M&A advisory, equity and debt capital markets, leveraged and acquisition financing, foreign exchange, fixed-income, derivatives and structured products. HSBC Securities specializes in 4 global sectors: financial institutions, consumer/retail Resources, energy and diversified Industries.

Strategic Analysis Corp. (SAC) is an independent, Canadian capital markets research firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1978 as an economic research institute by physicist and economist, Dr. Verne Atrill. SAC provides independent and unbiased research and advice to individuals, financial professionals, and corporations. Their web-based investment research service covers over 4000 North American equities.

SimEx-Iwerks, Inc. specializes in designing and building 4-D Experiences. It offers 4-D F/X attractions which use 3-D digital projection, proprietary 4D sensory seats and a wide range of in-theatre 4-D special effects; 2-D/-3D/4-D motion ride attractions and extreme screen theatres. The company was founded by Michael J. Needham, F. Gerald Townsend and Shiori Sudo in 2002 is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Part of Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Capital Markets, Inc. provides investment advice. The company is based in Albany, NY.

M Private Residences, Inc. operates as an investment property club. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Echelon Wealth Partners, Inc. (Echelon) is a Canadian-owned and operated full-service broker-dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded by Robert Furse and David Cusson in 2010 as Euro Pacific Canada, Inc. They are owned by 1-UP Holdings Corp., a holding company. Echelon offers superior investment advice and efficient trade execution for their institutional and retail clients. In 2023, Echelon and PI Financial Corp. (now known as Ventum Financial Corp.) have agreed to combine in a merger of equals to create an investment advisory, wealth management, and capital markets firm.

RBC Global Asset Management, Inc. (RBC GAM) is an investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. They are an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Canada (TSX, NYSE: RY). The firm was founded in 2008 following the merger of RBC Asset Management and Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management in Canada, together with the US-based institutional asset management company, RBC Global Asset Management (US). RBC GAM provides global investment management services and solutions to institutional, high-net-worth and individual investors through separate accounts, pooled funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, exchange-traded funds and specialty investment strategies.

The Canadian Depository For Securities Ltd. provides depository, clearing, regulatory and information services. The company was founded on June 9, 1970 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Raymond James Trust provides estate, trust, and wealth management services. Its services include exclusive focus on traditional trust services, trustee services, estate settlement services and family office services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in London, Canada.

Pacific Ballet British Columbia Society engages in a ballet company. It offers ballet dancers performance opportunities while continuing their professional career. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.