Brian C. Powers

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

State Farm Investment Management Corp. (SFIMC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund manager headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2002 and is wholly-owned by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. SFIMC provides investment supervisory services for, or arranges for, such services to the State Farm Mutual Funds.

American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm was founded by James E. Stowers, Jr. in 1958 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Century Cos., Inc. ACIM provides portfolio management services to financial advisors, individual investors and institutional clients.

The First National Bank of Omaha (Investment Management) (FNBO-IM) is the investment management division of The First National Bank of Omaha, a regional bank headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded in 1996 and is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINN), a multi-bank holding company. FNBO-IM manages institutional and individual portfolios, as well as the FNB family of mutual funds.

Pittenger & Anderson, Inc. (P&A) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm was founded by James "Jim" Pittenger, Jr. and Daniel "Dan" Anderson in 1995. P&A provides advisory services to individual and institutional clients.

Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc. (Cavanal Hill) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They firm was founded in 1991 and formerly known as Axia Investment Management, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of BOKF, NA, which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BOK Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BOKF), a financial holding company. Cavanal Hill provides professional investment management services to a broad and diverse client base that includes trusts, retirement plans, and banking institutions. The firm offers their strategies through separately managed accounts. They also serve as investment advisor to the Cavanal Hill Funds.

Spur Capital Partners LLC (Spur Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by Paul Fetsch, Paul Gompers, Joan Conniff Heidorn, and Brad Kelly. The firm is headquartered in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.

McCarthy Capital Corp (McCarthy Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of MGI Holdings, Inc. founded in 1986 by Michael R. McCarthy. The firm is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. (AIP) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm was founded as a Nebraska corporation in 1984 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameritas Holding Co., which is owned by Ameritas Mutual Holding Co. AIP provides investment advisory services to affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies; pension plans and retirement accounts (including Taft-Hartley Plans); charitable organizations; and registered investment companies of Calvert Variable Products, Inc., The firm also provides investment advisory services to discretionary investment (wrap fee) program accounts including: individuals and high net-worth individuals; pension and profit sharing plans; trusts; charitable organizations; state and local government entities; and small businesses and others.

Woodgate Energy Corp. operates as a development stage company with interests in development, drilling and production of coal bed methane and associated natural gas. The firm specializes in the field of operating and managing natural gas projects. The company was founded on July 23, 2012 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Lincoln, Nebraska-based Union Bank & Trust Co. (UBT) was founded in 1917 as the Farmer's State Bank. In 1935, the name was changed to Union Bank and in 1959, with the addition of trust powers, the company became Union Bank & Trust Company. In 1965, Union Bank & Trust was purchased by the Dunlaps, a Nebraska banking family. Union Bank & Trust is now a subsidiary of Farmers & Merchants Investments, Inc. Along with their affiliated companies, Union Bank & Trust offers the following services: business cash management, lending and depository services, retail deposit, transaction and lending services, trust services for individuals, families and employer-sponsored benefit programs, investment services, including the Stratus family of mutual funds, insurance services and student loans and student loan servicing.

ISN Software Corp. provides online contractor management database services. Its services includes information collection, accuracy verification and results reporting. It is designed to meet internal and governmental record keeping and compliance requirements. The firm is a global resource for connecting hiring clients with safe and reliable contractors. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

U.S. TelePacific Corp. provides business telecommunications network solutions. It offers unified communications, managed information technology, and network services. The company was founded by David P. Glickman in 1998 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Tributary Capital Management LLC (Tributary) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded in 2005 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of First National Bank of Omaha, which in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, Inc. (OTCMKTS: FINN). Tributary and First Investment Group (formerly a department of First National Bank of Omaha) merged in May 2010. The event constituted a change in ownership only, as the investment strategies and personnel remained the same for each of the prior firms. Tributary provides investment management services to institutional and individual investors and to registered investment companies. The firm also participates in wrap fee programs and provides model-based offerings.

Plains Ventures (Plains Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of i2E Inc founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Oklahoma City.

Footprints Asset Management & Research, Inc. (FAMR) is an independent registered investment advisory firm headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded by Steve Lococo in 2003. FAMR provides advisory services to individual and institutional clients.

The Ohio State Bar Association is a professional association for those who have been admitted to the practice of law. The non-profit company is based in Columbus, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association represents nearly 65 percent of law practitioners, including paralegals and student associate members.

The United Real Estate Group provides training, marketing and technology tools to both real estate agents and brokers. It also offers real estate services and operates a franchise of multiple businesses using the "United" trade name, including: United Country Real Estate, United Real Estate, United Country Auction Services, and Enhanced Marketing Solutions. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Triage Staffing, Inc. provides medical staffing services. It places temporary nurses, diagnostic imaging and medical lab technicians, rehab therapists, and other medical professionals in healthcare facilities. The company was founded by John Maaske in 2006 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Lockheed Martin Aeroparts, Inc. manufactures aircraft details, assemblies, ground support equipment and overhauls. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Johnstown, PA.

Columbia Management Investment Advisers LLC (CMIA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP). The firm was formed in 2010 due to Ameriprise Financial Services' (AFS) acquisition of the long-term asset management business of Columbia Management Group (CMG) from Bank of America. AFS merged CMG's long-term asset management business with their subsidiary, RiverSource Investments LLC, under the name Columbia Management Investment Advisors. CMIA offers equity and fixed-income retail and institutional investment products for various types of clients.

Marian High School, Inc. is a non-profit organization based in Omaha, NE. The non-profit company operates as a high school.

First National Advisers LLC (FNA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded in 2015 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First National Bank of Omaha, which is owned by First National of Nebraska, Inc. (OTCMKTS: FINN). FNA provides discretionary investment management services to individuals and institutional investors which include affiliated entities.