James A. Silbaugh

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.

Allstate Investment Management Co. (AIMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is a subsidiary of Allstate Non-Insurance Holdings, Inc., which is owned by The Allstate Corp. (NYSE: ALL). AIMCO provides investment advice to pension/profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, non-domestic insurance companies, corporations and/or other business entities. The firm acts as managing member and investment manager for the Allstate Short Term Pool and as a collateral manager for various collateralized debt obligation trusts.

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.

Field Nation LLC operates as an online work platform for connecting businesses and workers. Its self-service web portal is used by global enterprises to small local companies to find, manage and pay contractors for any specific job. The company was founded by Mynul H. Khan in 2008 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Anser Innovation LLC operates as a technology company. It develops Internet-based software and hardware to enhance remote interaction and multi-sensory interaction. The company was founded by Lisa M. Lavin, Braden Kroll and Mark Kroll in 2011 and is headquartered in Burnsville, MN.

Part of Stifel Financial Corp., Anderson & Co. LLC is a company that provides accounting services. The company is based in Rochester Hills, MI. Anderson & Co. was acquired by Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. on April 10, 2000.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Part of RELX Plc, RiskWise International LLC is an American company that provides risk management consulting solutions. The company was founded by Gordon Meyer. RiskWise International was acquired by Nexis on June 01, 2000 for $90 million.

Cetera Investment Services LLC provides brokerage, insurance and investment advisory services. It offers solutions in the areas of education and training, practice management, sales support, marketing and compliance for financial professionals; and wealth management programs. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in St. Cloud, MN.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

RBC Capital Markets LLC is a full-service brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. They are a direct subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of 3 major business lines: the Private Client Group, the Fixed-Income Group and the Clearing and Execution Services Group. The Private Client Group serves individual investors, while the Fixed-Income Group provides services to institutions, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Clearing and Execution Services Group is a provider of clearing and execution services to independent brokers/dealers throughout the US. RBC Capital Markets focuses on the following sectors: communications, media, consumer/retail, diversified industries, energy, financial institutions, forest products, healthcare, infrastructure finance, mining & metals, real estate, social infrastructure, technology and the US municipal markets.

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.

Edge Embossing, Inc. manufactures micro structured thermoplastic devices for diagnostic, medical and optics industries. The company was founded by Andrew Kamholz and is headquartered in Charlestown, MA.

Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants offers services and professional development for CPAs and other accounting professionals. It provides CPE, resources, networking, and advocacy services. The company was founded on June 23, 1904 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

MentorMate LLC develops software and web applications. Its services include custom software and web application development, consulting, user experience, technology management and digital marketing. The firm operates through its offices located in Minneapolis and Sophia. The company was founded by Björn Stansvik in 2001 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

eBureau LLC provides predictive analytics and information solutions. The firm offers eScore, eVerify, eTarget, eLink, eAuthenticate, and eMonitor. Its solutions include marketing and lead management, fraud prevention, credit risk assessment, and collections and recovery. The company was founded by Gordon Meyer in 2004 and is headquartered in St. Cloud, MN.

Entrepreneurs' Organization enables entrepreneurs to learn and grow from each other leading to business success and personal life. The company was founded by Verne Harnish in 1987 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Cedar Valley Exteriors, Inc. engages in the exterior restoration of residential homes and commercial properties. It offers storm damage inspection, property damage inspection, commercial insurance claims, insurance restoration, and virtual home remodeling services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Dayton, MN.

North Point Advisors LLC operates as an independent investment bank focused on providing financial advice on mergers and acquisitions. Its capabilities include mergers and acquisitions, divestitures and sale transactions, financial sponsor advisory and corporate finance advisory. The company was founded by David Jacquin in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Susquehanna Capital Management LLC (Susquehanna Capital Management) is a Private Equity and Venture Capital subsidiary of Susquehanna International Group LLP founded in 2006 by Vincenzo la Ruffa and Amir Goldman. The firm is headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.

GREAT NORTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP (Great North Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Ryan J Weber, Robert J Weber and James DonFrancesco. The firm is headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

Landscape Structures, Inc. manufactures commercial playground equipment. Its services include commercial playground equipment, nature-inspired playground equipment, inclusive playgrounds and theme playgrounds. The company was founded by Barbara King and Steve King in 1971 and is headquartered in Delano, MN.

New Era Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of technology solutions. It offers managed services, cloud solutions, security and systems integration. The firm serves to healthcare, facilities and development, financial services, education, government and corporate enterprise industries. The company was founded by Joseph Ewart in 2013 and is headquartered in West chester, PA.

Razr Marketing, Inc. operates as a technology and marketing services company. It operates credit cardholder loyalty programs and medicaid incentive programs across the United States of America and Puerto Rico. The firm provides communication strategy, partnership marketing, content development and branding services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MA.

The Nerdery LLC operates as a custom software design and development company. It provides mobile applications, web applications, websites, digital consulting and system integration. The company was founded by Luke Bucklin, Michael Derheim, and Michael Schmidt in 2003 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Tempo Automation, Inc. manufactures printed circuit boards. The firm serves the building cutting edge satellites, rockets, self-driving cars, and robotics. The company was founded by Shashank Samala, Jeff McAlvay, Jesse Koenig and Katherine Scott in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

3DEO, Inc. manufactures industrial parts. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Gardena, CA.

Founded in 2012, Tower Square Investment Management LLC (TSIM) is a registered investment advisor located in El Segundo, California. The firm is a subsidiary of Cetera Financial Group, Inc. and their ultimate parent is RCS Capital Corp. (OTCMKTS: RCAP). Tower Square provides services to other investment advisers, broker-dealers, and their clients. They do not contract directly with individual investors. Instead, they are hired by related firms to provide management services to their clients. TSIM's strategies are mostly used as a foundation for another investment advisors' advisory programs.