Chris Cook

Founded in 1977, Capital Institutional Services, Inc. (CAPIS) is a broker/dealer located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is structured in distinct divisions including sales, trading, research, accounting, operations and compliance which work together to address the diverse needs of both money managers and fund managers. This approach allows CAPIS to present an array of global trading, transition management, commission recapture, independent research and bundled solutions to their clients.

JonesTrading Institutional Services LLC (JonesTrading) is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Thousand Oaks, California. The firm was founded in 1975 and is owned by Jones & Associates, Inc. JonesTrading provides equity block trading services to institutional money managers and hedge funds in North America. They proactively source the liquidity required to execute outsized blocks in domestic and global equities and option listed derivatives, at advantageous prices. The firm offers robust access to both developed and emerging market trading.

TPG Global LLC provides the capital, expertise, and support our partners need to reach their full potential and create greater possibilities. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Preston Ventures, Inc. provides real estate investment services. It funds and takes an active role in the day-to-day operations of growth-stage companies. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

GI Manager LP (GI Manager) is a private equity firm founded by Richard Allen Magnuson and Michael F. Foust in 2001. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Insight Equity Holdings LLC (Insight Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Victor L Vescovo and Ted W. Beneski. The firm is headquartered in Southlake, Texas.

Bahama Buck's Franchise Corp. manufactures and supplies frozen desserts and ice cream products. Its products include Taste of paradise, Sno, Smoothies, Island Specialties, Paradise Fruit and Island House Coffee. The company was founded by Ryan Blake Buchanan in 1990 and is headquartered in Lubbock, TX.

Part of Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings, ReliaGene Technologies, Inc. provides DNA testing services to courts. The company is based in New Orleans, LA. ReliaGene Technologies was acquired by Orchid Cellmark, Inc., part of Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings from December 15, 2011 on October 31, 2007 for $8.71 million.

Sorenson Genomics LLC operates DNA testing laboratory. It offers DNA diagnostic, predisposition assessment, preparation, analysis and screening services. The company provides its services to pharmaceutical, government, biotech and academic institutions. Sorenson Genomics was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

The Louisiana Bankers Association is a business association based in Louisiana.

Citizens National Bank, NA nationally chartered commercial bank. The company was founded in October 1985 and is headquartered in Bossier City, LA.

The Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce is a chamber of commerce.

Accredited Investors, Inc., dba Accredited Investors Wealth Management (AIWM), is an independent. SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Edina, Minnesota. The firm was founded by Ross Levin and Willis T. Heupel in 1987. AIWM provides advisory services to individuals and families, trusts, foundations and endowments, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans (other than plan participants), and corporations or other businesses.

ShankerValleau Wealth Advisors, Inc. (SV Wealth) is an independent registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Skokie, Illinois. Founded in 1992, SV Wealth offers wealth management services to individual clients.

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. (CIRA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Fairfield, Iowa. The firm was founded by Eric Schwartz in 1981 and is owned and controlled by Cambridge Investment Group, Inc., which in turn is majority owned by the Schwartz Family Trust. CIRA provides investment advisory services to individuals, high net-worth individuals, banking/thrift institutions, state or municipal government entities, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and corporations or business entities.

Obra Capital Management LLC (Obra) is a SEC-registered alternative asset manager headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm was founded in 2010 as Vida Capital Management LLC. They are wholly-owned by Obra Capital, Inc. Obra provides investment products and solutions for a diverse group of investors.

The Louisiana District Attorneys Association, Inc. operates as a civil and social organization.

Deloitte/Malawi provides accounting services. The private company is based in Blantyre, Malawi.

Live Oak Resource Partners LLC (Live Oak Resource Partners) is a Private Equity firm founded in 2014 by Andrew Keene and Brandon Meyers. The firm is headquartered in Houston, United States.

Cresta Fund Management LLC (Cresta Fund Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Chris Rozzell, David Truett Miller and Drew Armstrong. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Stronghold Investment Management LLC (Stronghold) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Ryan A. Turner and William T. Fennebresque. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Sidley Austin LLP is a premier legal adviser with over 2000 lawyers in 20 offices worldwide. Sidley Austin is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in Germany, Hong Kong, United States, United Kingdom, and Japan. The firm has been providing superior client service for over 150 years and has a diverse group of legal professionals from many cultures who are dedicated to teamwork and collaboration. Sidley Austin has forged enduring relationships with the business community and serves a varied and high-caliber group of market leaders, many of whom are pioneers in their respective industries and professions. The firm is committed to pro bono service and its lawyers and staff devote more than 100,000 hours annually to serving those most in need.

Marioneaux & Williams LLC is an American law company. The private company is based in Shreveport.

Part of Prudential Financial, Inc., PGIM DC Solutions LLC is a retirement solutions provider that partners with clients to provide customized solutions for lifetime income. The company is based in Newark, NJ. As of Sept. 30, 2023, PGIM has $164 billion in DC assets under management. PGIM DC Solutions seeks to deliver innovative defined contribution solutions founded on market-leading research and capabilities. The company was founded in 2021. Michael David Miller has been the CEO of the company since April 01, 2022.