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Clark Consulting LLC provides executive compensation and benefit consulting services. It provides services to corporations, banks, and healthcare organizations. The company was founded by Robert K. Clark and David A. Bardes in 1967 and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc. (SCUSA) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Scotia Holdings (USA) LLC, which is owned by The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS; TSE: BNS) in Canada. They provide debt research coverage on US investment grade and high yield debt markets. SCUSA focuses on 6 industries which includes automotive, financial services, healthcare, media and communications, REGAL - real estate/gaming and leisure and technology. They also focus on 4 main global sectors such as power, mining, infrastructure and oil & gas/energy.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. provides drug development and contract manufacturing services. It helps client partners accelerate and optimize drug development and manufacturing programs by offering an extensive suite of expert development and manufacturing services. The firm offers services to global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and academic and non-profit organizations. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Heelys, Inc. designs, markets and distributes action sports-inspired products primarily under the HEELYS brand targeted to the youth market. Its primary product, HEELYS-wheeled footwear, is patented, dual-purpose footwear that incorporates stealth, removable wheel in the heel. HEELYS-wheeled footwear product, includes single-wheel, two-wheel and grind-and-roll. Heelys was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Carrollton, TX.

Price Wealth LLC is a wealth management firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm was founded by Eric Price in 2004 as Price Wealth Management, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Pathstone Family Office LLC, which is owned by Pathstone Holdings LLC. Price Wealth provides integrated wealth management services for families and their foundations.

Formlabs, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of three-dimensional (3D) printing tools. Its products portfolio includes Form 3, Form 3L, Form 2, Wash + Cure, Form Cell, and Fuse 1. The firm offers products and services in the industries of engineering, manufacturing, education, entertainment, dental, jewelry, healthcare, and audiology. The company was founded by Maxim Boris Lobovsky, Natan Linder, and John D. Cranor III in 2011 and is headquartered in Somerville, MA.

The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm is headquartered in Washington DC.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

ABRY Partners LLC (ABRY Partners) a private equity subsidiary of John F. Stafford Insurance Agency, Inc. founded in 1989 by Samuel Andrew Banks and Royce G. Yudkoff. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

PalletOne, Inc. manufactures and supplies pallets. Its services include unit load consulting, warehouse solutions, pallet repair programs, and industrial recycling. The firm’s products include new and recycled pallets, custom boxes, crates and bins, mulch and other by-products, and replacement parts and cut stock. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Bartow, FL.

Barclays Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Group US, Inc., ultimately owned by Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients a full spectrum of prime brokerage services which includes equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics from their Strategic Consulting team.

Balco, Inc. manufactures architectural metal products. It also produces pre-engineered and custom architectural building components offering worldwide service and distribution for the commercial construction industry. The firm’s product line provides a single source for superior architectural components to help maintain the long-term structural integrity, efficiency, weather resistance, safety and appearance of all types of construction projects. The company was founded by Claude Balzer in 1957 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.

The Baylor Angel Network (The Baylor Angel Network) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Waco, Texas.

Gauge Capital LLC (Gauge Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Drew Johnson and Tom McKelvey. The firm is headquartered in Southlake, Texas.

Main Street Capital Partners LLC(Main Street Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1990 by Vincent Foster. The firm is headquartered at Houston, Texas.

2M Companies LLC (2M Cos) is a venture capital firm is founded in 1985 by Morton H. Meyerson. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Texas Physical Therapy Specialists PC operates physical and occupational therapy clinics. Its services include aquatic therapy, breast cancer and oncology, chronic pain, conduction studies, functional capacity and hand therapy. The company was founded by Andrew C. Bennett in 2004 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

The Small Business Investor Alliance is an association of senior investment professionals focused on the lower middle market. The non-profit company is based in Washington and was founded by Jonathan F. Wilson. The American company's public policy goals are focused on maintaining access to growth capital for small businesses to support economic growth and job creation. The company recommends policies to unleash more capital for job creation and economic growth, including encouraging investment in rural business investment companies and venture and growth capital.

Venture Capital Institute offers training programs for new entrants into the venture capital industry. It provides updated programs that represent the current condition of the venture market and the latest professional standards, techniques and tools employed by practicing venture industry professionals. The company was founded by John B. Fullerton in 1974 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Alturus Capital Partners (Alturus Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Chad D. Hufsey and Jacob B. Jones. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Southwestern Advantage, Inc. is a part of the Southwestern Family of Companies, which is one of the largest private corporations in the world. The private company is based in Nashville, TN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company is dedicated to helping people reach their full potential.

The Richards Group provides advertising, marketing and branding services. Its services include advertising, corporate identity, interactive media, public relations, relationship marketing, sales promotion and urban marketing. The company's clients include The Home Depot, Chick-fil-A, Hyundai, Red Lobster, Motel 6 and Fruit of the Loom. The Richards Group was founded by Stan Richards in 1965 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Huckabee & Associates, Inc. provides comprehensive educational facility services. Its services include visioning, assessment and feasibility analysis, bond planning, master planning, public relations, programming, architectural design, interior design, structural engineering, jurisdictional review and permitting, technology design and consulting, security design and consulting, sustainable design, construction administration, and close out and warranty. The company was founded by Tommie Huckabee in 1967 and is headquartered in Forth Worth, TX.