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Mid-Continent Capital LLC (MCC) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by John Mabie in 1983. They were acquired in 2023 by Connectus Wealth LLC, which is ultimately owned by Focus Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS). MMC specializes in the management of equity and fixed income portfolios for private individuals and institutions.

Cargill Investor Services, Inc. provides trading and execution services. It also performs securities research, foreign exchange & risk management services, as well as outsourced facilities and technology management. The company has seven offices in the United States, Europe and Singapore. Cargill was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Country Trust Bank (Investment Management) (Country Trust Bank-IM) is the fund management division of Country Trust Bank, which is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. Founded in 2008, Country Trust Bank-IM serves as the Adviser to the Funds of COUNTRY Mutual Funds Trust.

Dscout, Inc. provides web and mobile application services. It offers a research tool for the collection of media such as photos and short videos, answers to survey questions, and time stamped location data from people with smartphones. The company was founded by Michael Winnick in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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.

William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Part of RSM US LLP, Altschuler Melvoin & Glasser LLP provides accounting services. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Altschuler Melvoin & Glasser was acquired by RSM US LLP on November 20, 2006.

Wintrust Investments LLC (WTI) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1931 and formerly known as Wayne Hummer Investments LLC and changed their name to Wintrust Investments LLC in 2018. They are a subsidiary of Wintrust Bank, NA, which is owned by Wintrust Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: WTFC). WTI provides portfolio management services to individuals, high-net worth individuals, banking or thrift institutions, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, foundations, endowments, trust programs, and other US institutions.

Experis Finance US LLC provides accounting services. It offers professional services in the areas of risk, controls, compliance, internal audit, tax, accounting services and financial process improvement. The company is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

CC Services, Inc. provides insurance brokerage services. The firm offers term life, major medical, annuities, disability, long term care, health, and consultancy services to trades unions, individuals, and business marketplaces. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Bloomington, IL.

Property Casualty Insurers Association of America is a property/casualty trade association, representing around 1,000 member companies. It provides a responsible and effective voice on public policy questions affecting insurance products and services, fosters a competitive insurance marketplace for the benefit of insurers and consumers and provides members with quality products, information and services at a reasonable cost. The company provides public policy positions at four levels: federal government, state legislatures, federal and state courthouses and the public arena. Its member companies include large national insurance companies, mid-size regional writers, insurers doing business in a single state and specialty companies that serve specific niche markets. The company was established in January 2004 by the merger of the Alliance of American Insurers (Alliance) and the National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII). It is headquartered in Des Plaines, IL.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

G-51 Capital Management LLC (G-51 Capital Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Rudy Garza. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Mortgage Bankers Association is an American company that provides web, virtual event, and mobile solutions to its clients. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has over 20 certifications and dedicated success specialists to ensure their clients' satisfaction. The company offers industry-leading engagefully and engagefully events apps and platforms that power year-round member engagement as well as in-person, hybrid/blended, and virtual events on both mobile and desktop devices. The company is a Sitefinity Gold Partner with years of experience delivering results-driven association websites using the Sitefinity platform. The CEO of the company is Robert D. Broeksmit.

Experimental Aircraft Association, Inc. provides advice and support services to aviation industry. It also participates in the flying, building, and restoring of recreational aircrafts. The company was founded by Paul H. Poberezny on January 26, 1953 and is headquartered in Oshkosh, WI.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest HR association with almost 325,000 members. The non-profit company is based in Alexandria, VA and has subsidiaries in India and the United States. The company aims to create better workplaces and address critical issues affecting society that impact work. Johnny C. Taylor has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

WorldatWork is a non-profit company that provides a platform for sales compensation and operations experts to meet, network, and learn. The company is based in Scottsdale, AZ. The company offers solutions to drive better sales results and provide their members with instant access to comprehensive, real-time pay data to keep up with the evolving talent market. The CEOs of the company are Scott Cawood, Mihai Popoaca.

Illinois Agricultural Association provides agricultural services. It provides education and information to help farmers about agricultural issues. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Bloomington, IL.

Part of Stitch Fix, Inc., Stitch Fix UK Ltd. is an online clothing store based in London, UK. The British company operates online clothing stores. The company was founded in 2018 by Katrina Lake and she has been the CEO since then.

U.S. Bank NA (Cincinnati Ohio Investment Management) (USB-IM) is the investment management division of U.S. Bank NA, a commercial bank headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is ultimately held by the US Bancorp (NYSE: USB). USB-IM provides tailored investment management services to individuals and institutional investors.

The Institute of Internal Auditors is an international professional association that serves over 235,000 members and has awarded more than 190,000 certified internal auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Lake Mary, USA and has subsidiaries in more than 170 countries and territories. Established in 1941, the IIA is recognized throughout the world as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certifications, education, research, and technical guidance. Anthony J. Pugliese has been the CEO of the American company since 2021.

Metropolitan Real Estate Co. provides real estate services. The company was founded by Terrence A. Sommerfeld in September 1973 and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

The Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society operates a professional association of certified public accountants. The private company is based in Illinois. Todd Shapiro has been the CEO of the American company since 1998.