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BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (BNYMIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1951 and formerly known as The Dreyfus Corp. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of MBC Investments Corp., ultimately held by The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK). BNYMIA serves as an investment advisor to mutual funds, such as the BNY Mellon Family of Funds and The BNY Mellon Funds Trust, and as sub-investment advisor to non-affiliated mutual funds. Formed in 2009, Dreyfus Cash Investment Strategies (Dreyfus) is a division of the BNYMIA that offers money market strategies to US and non-US institutional investors.

Lord Abbett & Co. LLC (Lord Abbett) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. Founded in 1929, Lord Abbett provides advisory services to a variety of institutional clients, the Lord Abbett Funds and other registered investment companies sponsored by third parties, the Lord Abbett UCITS Funds, the Lord Abbett Luxembourg Fund, other foreign funds, privately offered commingled funds and various separately managed accounts.

Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance, annuities, and employee benefits programs. It operates through the US, and MetLife Holdings segments. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Wendy's International LLC operates and franchises restaurants. It offers hamburger sandwiches, featuring filet of chicken breast sandwiches, chicken nuggets, French fries, baked potatoes, freshly prepared salads, soft drinks and frosty desserts. The company was founded by David R. Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

7-Eleven, Inc. engages in the operation and owning of convenience stores. Its products include sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, and mini beef tacos. The company also offers beverages such as coffee and tea, cold pressed juices, beer and wine, energy shots and drinks, big gulp, and Slurpee. The company was founded by Joe C. Thompson Jr. in 1927 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

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.

The Washington Trust Co. of Westerly (Investment Management) (WTC-IM) is the asset management division of The Washington Trust Co. of Westerly, a community bank headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: WASH). WTC-IM offers a range of personal and business financial services which includes trust services, investment management services and wealth management services. They manage portfolios for individuals, institutions and ERISA pension plans.

Trail Creek Crossing LLC provides construction services. The company was founded on September 28, 2007 is headquartered in Jackson, WY.

AllianceBernstein LP (AB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2000, the firm is owned by Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). AB provides investment advice to investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations and other business entities.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

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.

Sidoti & Co. LLC (S&C) is a registered broker and equity research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Sidoti Holding Co. LLC and was founded in 1999. S&C provides research exclusively to institutional investors. The firm covers the following sectors: housing, retail, basic industries, technology, business services, capital goods, automotive, computer software, regional banking, telecommunications, entertainment, healthcare and consumer products. Their analysts conduct their own due diligence which includes visiting companies and meeting with operating and financial management. In addition, the firm's analysts focus on fundamentals, particularly cash flow from operations and EPS.

Omni Hotels Corp. provides hospitality services. It offers accommodation, lodging, and different amenities to business and leisure travelers. The hotel’s amenities include restaurant, lounge, spa, meetings and events space, and penthouse suites. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Dolce International, Inc. manages and operates resort and hotel properties. It provides golf, family, spa, and arts and culture activities and hosts corporate and association meetings, training sessions, weddings, and other social events. The company was founded by Andrew J. Dolce in 1981 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ.

Sam Houston Area Council provides scouting programs for boys and young adults. It prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetime by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Liberty Wealth Advisors LLC (LWA) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Naples, Florida. The firm was founded by James Gladney and Richard Ferri in 1999 as Portfolio Solutions LLC. They were acquired by Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC in 2022. LWA offers a full spectrum of financial advisory and wealth planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, endowments, institutions, individual participants of retirement plans, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other businesses.

Dolce Chantilly SAS owns and operates a hotel. It provides hospitality services and offers amenities such as golf course, spa, fitness center, and swimming pool. The company is headquartered in Vineuil-Saint-Firmin, France.

Advanced Information Systems Group, Inc. provides engineering support services. Its services includes commercial systems engineering, training, specialized staff augmentation and technology integration services. The company was founded by Kevin L. Jackson in 1991 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

SphynKx Therapeutics LLC engages in developing, discovering and commercializing novel therapies for the treatment of fibrosis. Its Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) is recognized as a key regulator of many of the cellular processes that promote wound healing and fibrogenesis, which include fibroblast and immune cell migration, vascular leak, proliferation, angiogenesis, and TGF-ß signaling. The company was founded by Andrew Bolt, Kevin R. Lynch, Webster Santos and Timothy L. Macdonald in 2010 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Brookside Mezzanine Partners Management LLC (Brookside Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1977 by John N Irwin and David D Buttolph. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

Mediamark Research, Inc. provides advertising and marketing services. It offers audience demographic data covering all forms of media including radio, television, internet, leading national advertisers and their agencies. The company was founded in January, 1979 by Alain Tessier, Timothy Joyce and Philip Wenig and is headquartered in New York, NY.