Brian K. Langenberg

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.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

Citadel Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Miami, Florida. The firm was founded in 1990 by Kenneth Griffin and is wholly-owned by Citadel Advisors Holdings LP, ultimately held by GFH HFEVA LLC. Citadel Advisors manages private investment funds that are offered exclusively to sophisticated investors.

Zelman Partners LLC (dba Zelman & Associates) is a FINRA-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. It was founded by Ivy Zelman and Dennis McGill in 2007. The firm is a subsidiary of WDIB LLC, ultimately held by Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (NYSE: WD). Zelman & Associates provides brokerage services to institutional investors, corporations, private equity, fixed income, private investors, RIAs and more.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

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.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

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

National Defense Industrial Association engages in the defense and national security education. It offers courses such as configuration and data management certification program, defense systems acquisitions management, mastering business development, and certified modeling and simulation professional certification program. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Arlington, VI.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

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.

Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum Operates and maintains planetarium and museum. It provides astronomy education for students, adults and families through variety of lectures and special events. The company was founded by Max Adler in 1930 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Nomura Securities International, Inc. (NSI) is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1969. The firm is a division of Nomura Holding America, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NMR, TYO: 8604, AMS: 8604). NSI provides securities brokerage services, as well as asset management, domestic retail, global markets, global investment banking and global merchant banking services. The firm's fixed-income business consists of bond sales and trading, origination and product supply for securitization deals and real estate-focused asset finance operations (in cooperation with Investment Banking). In the equity markets, NSI offers sales and trading of domestic and foreign stocks on a global basis, primarily for institutional investors.

Credit Suisse (Hong Kong) Ltd. (CSHK) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered Hong Kong. The firm is a subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, which is owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN; ADR: CS) in Switzerland. CSHK provides corporate and institutional investors with sales, trading, financing, prime services, and market-making in global equities, as well as equities-related securities, options, futures, risk management, and hedging products. Their client-focused platform offers issuer and investor clients access to distribution, trading, and origination capabilities across various markets globally.

The Kelvin Group is a private company that specializes in industrial and commercial mission-critical mechanical services, process safety management, and environmental compliance. The company is based in Wilmington, MA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers turnkey solutions that include design, installation, ongoing service, and preventative maintenance of mechanical systems for various industries such as food and beverage, cold storage, pharmaceutical, educational, healthcare, and process industries. The company was founded by Michael Sirois, and Harry Gray has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Scotia Capital, Inc. (Broker) (Scotia Capital-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Scotia Capital, Inc., a full-service financial services firm headquartered in Toronto, Canada. The firm is owned by The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE, TSE: BNS). Scotia Capital-Broker delivers a broad range of electronic trading products such as high-touch, low-latency, market access and a broad algorithmic trading suite for a wide range of clients globally. They publish monthly indexes to help investors track the performance of Canadian Hedge Funds and Alternative Mutual Funds.

Franchise FastLane, Inc. is an outsourced franchise sales organization (FSO) that provides franchise development services to emerging franchisors. The company is based in Omaha, NE and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company manages the entire franchisee sales lifecycle from initial lead generation to prospect qualification through to deal closure. Franchise FastLane works with franchisors to perfect their discovery process, bring qualified franchisee leads, and drive explosive growth. The company leverages a rigorous diligence and onboarding process, industry-leading technology platform, and exceptional sales executives to drive successful franchise development for its franchisor clients. Franchise FastLane was founded in 2017 by Carey Gille and Ryan Zink, with Carey Gille serving as the CEO since then.

American Refrigeration Company, founded in 1996, is the largest independent industrial refrigeration service company in the United States. The company is based in Wilmington, MA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company provides services for refrigeration and air conditioning system design, alternative refrigerant evaluation, product freezing/cooling response assessments, energy studies, and computerized performance plans. ARC also provides construction and equipment maintenance and repair for other industrial and commercial refrigeration and HVAC needs. ARC is widely known and respected for recreational refrigeration applications including artificial ice surfaces for various sporting activities including hockey and skating. The company provides full-service capabilities including design, installation, and after-market services. ARC Mechanical provides 24/7 commercial & industrial refrigeration and HVAC service and emergency response throughout New England. The company has rebranded as Mechanical, offering a full range of commercial and industrial HVAC/R services including 24/7 emergency response. The Mechanical parts department stocks a large inventory of competitively priced parts and supplies for most manufacturers.

Milrose Consultants, Inc. provides consulting services. The firm offers code and zoning consulting, due diligence research, municipal filings and approvals, and fire department services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ntiva, Inc. engages in the provision of information technology services. It offers managed information technology services, information technology consulting, cyber security, cloud services, business phone systems and application development. The company was founded by Steven Freidkin in 2004 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Alba Wheels Up International, Inc. is a logistics services provider that offers freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, and supply chain management solutions. The company is based in Valley Stream, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company is committed to providing innovative and cost-effective logistics solutions tailored to the unique needs of its customers. Alba Wheels Up has a robust network and a dedicated team of professionals that ensure superior service delivery. The company was founded in 1949 by Salvatore J. Stile and Damien Stile, and Damien Stile has been the CEO since then.

Tier One Holding Corp. operates as a holding company. The company is headquartered in Greenwich, CT.

Southfield Capital Advisors LLC (Southfield Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by A. Andrew Levison. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.

Keystone Group LP provides investment services. The company was founded on September 21, 2005 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.