David A. Taran

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.

Founded in 1985, NatWest Markets Securities, Inc. is a financial services and brokerage firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm is a subsidiary of RBS Holdings USA, Inc. and their ultimate parent is the Royal Bank of Scotland Plc (LSE: RBS). The firm was formerly known as RBS Securities, Inc., RBS Greenwich Capital, and Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. NatWest is an institutional fixed-income firm that provides a full range of debt capital markets services to both those seeking to raise capital and those seeking to invest it. The firm is an industry leader in the U.S. Treasury, agency and MBS markets and in providing real estate and asset-backed financing to their clients. NatWest also provides futures brokerage services and trade strategies to select clients.

Part of Divcore Capital, LLC, Divco West Real Estate Services LLC provides investment advice. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded in 2006 by Stuart Zachary Shiff. Stuart Zachary Shiff has been the CEO since 2006.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

DWF V 6&G Apartment Reit LLC provides real estate investment services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

DWF V 6&G Commercial REIT LLC operates as a real estate investment trust. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Silverbirch Hotels & Resorts LP owns and operates hotels. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. provides investment baking and brokerage services. The firm also provides asset and wealth management, underwriting, alternative investments and advisory services. It serves emerging growth companies and high net worth individuals. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Griffith Properties LLC operates as a real estate investment firm. The private company is based in West Union, SC.

Paragon Group is a private company that specializes in producing conferences and creating learning spaces for various industries. The company is based in Charlotte, NC and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The company believes in the power of learning and aim to provide spaces where brilliant minds can exchange ideas. With a focus on international conferences, they help their clients create the perfect conference anywhere in the world. The company understands the importance of relevancy and ensure that the conferences they organize are attractive to the target audience. Additionally, they take into account cultural differences and adjust the conference accordingly. The CEO of the company is Moshiur Rahman.

Pacific Coast Capital Partners LLC (PCCP) is a private equity founded in 1998. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco.

Lincoln Property Co. provides real estate services. The firm's services include retail, commercial, office, industrial, and mixed-use developments. It also provides student housing and conventional property management for third-party owners. The company was founded by Mack A. Pogue in 1965 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

HG Capital LLC (HG Capital) Independent Private Equity/Venture Capital firm founded in 1995 by Henry J. H. Bandet. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park.

Part of Morgan Stanley, Morgan Stanley Real Estate Funds operates investment funds. The company is based in New York, NY.

Kidder, Peabody & Co., Inc. provides security brokerage services. The private company is based in Buffalo, NY and has subsidiaries in Switzerland. The company was founded by Thomas W. Ostrander.

AREA Property Partners LP is a real estate fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in April 1993 by William Mack and Apollo Global Management LLC as Apollo Real Estate Advisors. For the most part, the investment vehicles AREA manages have involved funds that do not participate in the active trading of securities instruments. In 2004, however, the firm expanded its fund management activities into securities trading when one of their affiliates, Claros Management LP, began managing an actively-traded investment vehicle focused on the trading of commercial mortgage-backed securities. Following the passage of the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, AREA formed Area Management Holdings LLC (AMH) to serve as the registered investment advisor to the family of funds and other investment vehicles sponsored and/or managed by AREA and its affiliates. AMH's investment adviser registration became effective in February 2012. Under AMH's investment advisor registration, AREA continues to carry out its business through one or more affiliated investment managers. In July 2013, the firm was acquired by global alternative asset manager, Ares Management LLC. In December 2013, AREA Management Holdings LLC became known as Ares Real Estate Holdings LLC.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

NAIOP, Inc. operates as a commercial real estate development association for developers, owners, and investors of office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use real estate. It offers advocacy, educational programs, and business and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

The Hole In The Wall Gang Fund, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization. It is dedicated to provide a different kind of healing to seriously ill children and their families. It is a community celebrates the spirit of childhood, the sound of laughter and the feeling of endless possibility. The company was founded by Paul Newman in June 1988 and is headquartered in New Haven, CT.

Pacific Property Co. provides real estate investment services. Its offers interior & exterior renovations and marketing adjustments services. The company has offices in Palo Alto, Westwood, Irvine, San Diego and Seattle. Pacific Property was founded by Alfred V. Pace in 1998 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Prometheus Real Estate Group, Acquires, develops and manages properties, apartments and commercial buildings. The company was founded by Sanford Diller in 1965 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.