Chris Lakumb

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.

Voya Investment Management Co. LLC (Voya IM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. Formerly known as ING Investment Management Co. LLC, the firm was founded in 1972 under the name of Aetna Capital Management, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Voya Investment Management LLC, ultimately held by Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA). Voya IM manages assets for institutions, financial intermediaries and individual investors. The firm serves as adviser or sub-adviser to many investment vehicles.

Voya Investment Management LLC (Voya IM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1997 and formerly known as ING Investment Management LLC. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of VIM Holdings LLC, which is ultimately owned by Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), formerly known as ING U.S. Inc. Voya IM primarily provides portfolio management services to affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies utilizing a variety of investment styles. The firm also advises other insurance-related entities (e.g., reinsurance companies) as well as various types of institutional investors, such as pension plans, with respect to certain investment strategies.

Jackson National Asset Management LLC (JNAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1989, the firm is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Jackson Financial, Inc. (NYSE: JXN). JNAM serves as an investment adviser but limits its investment management services to rendering investment advisory services in connection with mutual funds sponsored by affiliated entities.

Part of AJM Ventures LLC, First Trust Portfolios is a Canadian company that develops financial products which it markets through brokerage firms. The company is based in Toronto, Canada.

Founded in 1995, CTC LLC is a brokerage firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is also known as Chicago Trading Co. They are a proprietary market making firm and are recognized internationally as a leading provider of pricing and liquidity on all U.S. derivatives exchanges. The firm provides an array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research.

Ronin Capital LLC is a registered brokerage firm headquartered in Chicago and was founded in 2001. They have additional offices in Hong Kong and England. Ronin Capital provides brokerage services and trades in over 20 countries, in different product class including: equities, fixed income, commodities, currencies, options, forwards and futures.

Endotronix, Inc. develops wireless heart sensor technology. The firm has introduced the Cordella Heart Failure System, a comprehensive solution for heart failure management. The company was founded by Anthony I. Nunez and Harry D. Rowland in June 2007 and is headquartered in Lisle, IL.

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.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Part of Beryllium LLC, Emerald BioStructures, Inc. is a company that offers products and services in protein X-ray crystallography, specializing in the area of protein crystallization. The company is based in Bainbridge Island, WA. The company was founded by Lance K. Stewart. Emerald BioStructures was acquired by MediChem Research, Inc. on May 31, 2000.

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

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

RiverNorth SPAC Focus Fund, Inc. operates as a closed-end investment fund or Investment trust. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. ASM's membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to more than 39,000 members today, with more than one third located outside. The members represent 26 disciplines of microbiological specialization plus a division for microbiology educators.

The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois.

CIBM Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. It offers personal, business banking and treasury management services and products. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Champaign, IL.

Battle Financial, Inc. is a next-generation branchless, direct bank that aims to provide high yield FDIC insured deposit products and opportunities to diversify into foreign currencies and non-FDIC insured precious metals accounts. The company is based in St. Louis, MO. The company is actively seeking its national banking charter and is scheduled to launch the bank in the second half of 2022. Battle Bank's founding leadership team has led several successful banking start-up experiences and is dedicated to launching and growing the bank into a successful national player in the banking industry. Frank Orchard Trotter has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

American Heart Association, Inc. operates a voluntary health organization funded by private contributions. The organization offers services for coronary heart diseases and strokes, high blood cholesterol & physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

CFA Society of Chicago is an investment analysts society that brings together nearly 4,200 top professionals involved in investment analysis. The society is based in Chicago, IL and is the oldest of its kind. The CFA designation is recognized by the society as a recognition of knowledge, skills, and abilities in security analysis and portfolio management. Christopher Thomas Vincent has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2020.

SpiderRock Advisors LLC (SRA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by George Papa in 2013 and became a subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in 2024. SRA provides investment advisory services to institutional clients such as independent broker dealers, wealth managers, banks, and pensions and endowments.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Morningstar Investment Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN). Morningstar Investment Management offers various investment advisory services that focus on their core capabilities in asset allocation, investment selection, and portfolio construction to financial or other institutions.

Portal Innovations LLC (Portal Innovations) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by John L. Flavin. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

ClostraBio, Inc. develops microbiome-modulating therapeutics. It creates a drug that aims to prevent allergic reactions to food. The firm is dedicated to understanding and treating food allergies and other diseases of the immune system. The company was founded by Cathryn R. Nagler and Jeffrey A. Hubbell and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.