Edward J. Moody

Securian Asset Management, Inc. (Securian AM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1984 and formerly known as MIMLIC Asset Management, Inc. and Advantus Capital Management, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Securian Financial Group, Inc., ultimately owned by Minnesota Mutual Cos., Inc. Securian AM offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management for registered investment companies, insurance companies, including separate accounts of insurance companies, and other institutional investors.

Thrivent Investment Management, Inc. (Thrivent) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund manager headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1986 and is a subsidiary of Thrivent Financial Holdings, Inc., itself a subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a faith-based, not-for-profit membership organization and financial services firm. Thrivent provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, corporations and other business entities.

RBC Global Asset Management (US), Inc. (RBC GAM-US), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1983 and formerly known as Voyageur Asset Management Inc. They are a subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and their ultimate parent is Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE, TSE: RY). RBC GAM-US provides portfolio management services to registered mutual funds, private investment funds, trust programs, foreign funds such as UCITS funds, individuals (including high net worth individuals), wrap sponsors and other US and international institutions.

Allspring Global Investments LLC (Allspring) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to November 1, 2021, the firm was known as Wells Capital Management, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Allspring provides investment management services to mutual funds, private funds, collective investment trusts (CITs), pooled vehicles, and other institutional clients and high net-worth individuals.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

US Bancorp Asset Management, Inc. (USBAM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in March 2001 and formerly known as FAF Advisors, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of US Bank National Association, which is owned by US Bancorp (NYSE: USB), a diversified financial holding company. USBAM provides investment advisory services through managed accounts to institutional clients, money market mutual funds, and privately offered investment fund.

Whitebox Advisors LLC (Whitebox) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative asset manager headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 1999, Whitebox manages and advises private investment funds. They also offers advisory services to separately managed accounts.

True North Venture Partners LP seeks to invest in companies located in the US. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of energy, water, agriculture and waste. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements with an investment size of $0.1 million to $25 million.

Galliard Capital Management LLC (Galliard) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and holding firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1995 by Richard Merriman, John Caswell and Karl Tourville. They are a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Galliard designs fixed income and stable value solutions for institutional investors.

Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC (Craig-Hallum) is an employee-owned, idea-driven research, trading and investment banking firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded by Bradley Baker and Kevin Harris in 1997. Craig-Hallum provides research, institutional sales and trading and investment banking services to institutional investors and growth companies.

Part of Chaffee & Westenberg Cos LLP, Advisors Financial Services LLC provides wealth management and investment advisory services. The company is based in Minnetonka, MN. The company was founded by Charles Joseph Maxwell. Advisors Financial Services was acquired by Chaffee & Westenberg Cos LLP on September 22, 2003.

Peking University provides post-secondary education services. It offers undergraduate and graduate courses. It provides courses such as basic and applied sciences, social sciences and the humanities, sciences of medicine, management, and education. The company was founded by JiaNai Sun in 1898 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Northland Securities, Inc. (NSI) is a dually registered, full-service broker dealer and investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 2002 and is owned by Northland Capital Holdings, Inc., which was acquired by First National of Nebraska, Inc. (OTCMKTS: FINN) in 2023. NSI is actively engaged in buying and selling securities for its own account as well as for clients.

HRST, Inc. provides power plant boiler technical services and products. It offers retrofit pipe penetration seals, pressure parts, access doors and gas flow components. The company was founded by Robert Krowech in 1998 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Thrivent Asset Management LLC (TAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Founded in 2005, the firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial Holdings, Inc., which in turn is a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a faith-based, not-for-profit membership organization and financial services firm. TAM provides investment advisory services to the Thrivent Mutual Funds, a registered investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 that is comprised of various mutual fund series.

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.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

The Advocates for Human Rights promotes human rights. It specializes in Human Rights, Women's Human Rights, Refugee and Immigrant Rights, International Justice, Human Rights Education. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Shanghai Syn-the-all Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. engages in the manufacture, research and development of generic drugs. The company offers active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished forms. It provides API process development, small molecule Active pharmaceutical ingredients, analytical development and quality control, antibody drug conjugate services. It serves life science industry. Shanghai Syn-the-all Pharmaceutical was founded on January 23, 2003 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

Nanapan Agri Industrial Co. Ltd. is a Thai company that wholesales agricultural products and animal feed. The private company is located in Thailand.

ExxonMobil Limited started operation of its Bangkok Business Support Center (BK BSC) in February 2003. It is part of a network of Business Support Centers around the world that support ExxonMobil global operations and customers; providing a wide variety of transactional, financial, technical support, information services, and customer service activities.

Schering-Plough Research Institute provides pharmaceutical research. The company is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ.

The French-American Chamber of Commerce (FACC) is a non-profit, member-driven organization founded in 1985. The non-profit company is based in Atlanta, GA. The FACC is part of a network of 18 French-American chambers representing over 5,000 companies nationwide in all major industries. The company is also a proud member of CCI International, an international network of 124 French chambers of commerce in 95 countries, representing over 37,000 members worldwide. The FACC's mission is to promote, support, and enhance business opportunities among the French-American business community throughout the Southeast of the United States. The company provides opportunities for members to network, connect, collaborate, and learn from one another through events and programs. The FACC is the main professional forum and business resource for French companies and their leaders doing business in and with the Southeast of the United States, and for companies in the Southeast of the United States doing business in and with France. The company also provides a range of trade services to their local members and to French businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to develop their business in the Southeast of the United States.

Staq Energy, Inc. develops distributed energy storage solutions. It offers products and services for global stationary energy storage markets. The company is headquartered in Louisville, CO.

AquaHydrex, Inc. provides renewable energy services. The company is based in Louisville, CO. The company was founded in 2012. The CEO is Steven D. Kloos.

ElectraSteel, Inc. engages in electrifying and decarbonizing steelmaking through renewable energy. The company is based in Boulder, CO. The company was founded in 2020 by Quoc Pham and Sandeep Nijhawan. Sandeep Nijhawan has been the CEO of the company since 2020.