Stuart Backer

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants operates as professional organization serving the needs of Garden State CPAs and aspiring CPAs. It supports its members through education, networking, leadership and volunteer initiatives. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Roseland, NJ.

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants is a non-profit organization. It provides a membership program for certified public accountants that offers in-person and online networking opportunities, Continuing Professional Education courses and conferences, the CPA Journal, and other publications. The company was foudned in 1897 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Shapiro Negotiations Institute LLC provides educational and training services. It offers negotiation training, corporate and sales, and influence training. The company was founded by Ron Shapiro in 1995 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Appraisal Institute is a professional association of real estate appraisers. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Integra Realty Resources, Inc. provides commercial real estate valuation, appraisal, and counseling services. It offers valuation services for capital market transactions, financial reporting, open space preservation, equitable distribution, private and corporate estate filing, securities and exchange compliance, pipeline and business disputes, private and investment equity buy-sell decisions, asset management and fund performance tracking, dispute resolution, appraisal reviews and portfolio-level analytics, government mark-to-market accounting, and forensic valuation studies. The company was founded in July 1999 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

The Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS) is the state-owned pension fund entity headquartered in Austin, Texas. ERS was founded in 1947 and manages benefits for employees and retirees of State of Texas agencies and some higher education institutions.

Classroom24-7 LLC operates as an online education company. It develops, creates, executes and maintains distance learning technologies and services. The firm’s C2 learning management system is a scalable platform designed to improve learning outcomes, reduce administrative burden, and enhance clients’ brands. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

Saint Barnabas Medical Center provides healthcare services. It offers balance program, blood management, breast health, cardiac services, child abuse treatment and services, digestive health center, emergency department, cancer center, maternity services, pharmacy, surgery, rehabilitation, and radiology department. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Livingston, NJ.

National Association of Real Estate Cos. operates as a professional association that provides solutions to real estate financial and tax challenges through collaborative relationships, education and knowledge sharing. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Shapiro Robinson & Associates, Inc. provides sports and entertainment management services, with a focus on financial advisory services for athletes. The private company is based in Hunt Valley, MD.

University of Maryland Medical System Corp. provides health care system. Its services include University of Maryland health advantage plan, University of Maryland quality care network, University of Maryland cancer network and diabetes network. The firm offers referral center for trauma, cancer care, neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

PeacePlayers International offers leadership programs. It engages in offering training and consulting services under its sports and peace innovation network. The company was founded by Brendan Tuohey and Sean Tuohey in 2000 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Founded in 1969, CIBC World Markets Corp. is a broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The firm provides a range of credit and capital market products, investment banking and merchant banking services in North America and worldwide. They offer a range of advisory services, as well as underwrite debt, credit and equity products for corporate, government and institutional clients. CIBC world Markets Corp. also provides equity products and services, fixed-income services, foreign exchange products and solutions, securitization and credit structuring services, as well as trades and distributes short-term debt instruments. In addition, the firm originates financial solutions including credit products for medium-sized businesses in Canada. They also provide private equity, mezzanine and bridge financing to companies in North America, Europe and Australia. The company is based in New York City

NAIOP, Inc. operates as a commercial real estate development association for developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. It offers advocacy, educational programs, and business and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Citigroup Global Markets Holdings, Inc. provides investment banking and securities brokerage services. It offers financial advisory, research and capital raising services to corporations, governments and individuals. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in New York, NY.