Jay Ferguson

Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC (WFAFN) is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 2001, the firm is a subsidiary of Wachovia Securities Financial Holdings LLC and is a non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC), a financial holding company and bank holding company created in 1852. WFAFN provides advisory services to individuals, pension or profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates or charitable organizations, corporations or other business entities, governmental entities and educational institutions, as well as banks or thrift institutions. The firm also sponsor a number of wrap fee advisory programs.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

Advanced Animal Diagnostics, Inc. develops integrated systems and solutions for the detection of animal diseases. The firm engages in the researching, developing and commercializing on-farm diagnostic tests, such as QScout MLD for early detection of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows. It also provides solutions for the diagnosis and treatment of veterinary health problems including mastitis and other animal diseases. The company was founded by Rodolfo Rodriguez and Victor M. Minton in July 2001 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Cerebrotech Medical Systems, Inc. develops a technology for non-invasive monitor for early detection of cerebral events that can be catastrophic for patients after stroke, traumatic brain injury, brain surgery and other conditions. The company was founded by Mitchell E. Levinson in 2010 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

MiNDERA Corp. develops non-invasive diagnostic tests targeting skin diseases. Its invasive micro-needle device extracts the whole transcriptome from the skin of patients, eliminating the need for clinical researchers to source skin biopsies. The company was founded by Tahir Mahmood, Philippe Nore, and Tobin Dickerson and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. operates as a wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm. It offers equity research, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, public financing and fixed income services. The firm serves individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. The company was founded by Robert Wilson Baird in 1919 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Borah LLC (doing business as Mt. Borah Designs) manufactures and distributes bicycle apparel. Its products include custom bicycle, ski, triathlon and running apparel. The firm offers multi-functional cool weather clothing, along with custom team apparel. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Coon Valley, WI

Limestone Fund LLC seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the US. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of life sciences and consumer technology. It provides financing for seed to early-stage capital requirements.

Nusirt Sciences, Inc. manufactures food ingredients for healthcare markets. It has technology platform that uses a patented combination of leucine, an essential amino acid, and existing human medicines. The company was founded by Michael Zemel in 2007 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Clinical Products LLC manufactures and markets nutraceutical snack bars. Its products helps to naturally control hunger, minimize diabetes symptoms, prevent low blood sugar and provide a continuous source of energy for even the most strenuous activities. The company was founded by Vaughn D. Bryson in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Silicon Ranch Corp. develops and operates commercial and large scale solar facilities. It offers landowners, commercial and industrial, utilities and developers services. The company was founded by Matt Kisber and Reagan Farr in 2011 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Skyline Vet Pharma, Inc. engages in the manufacture of veterinary pharmaceutical products. The company was founded by Serge R. Martinod and George F. Murphy and is headquartered in Groton, CT.

Appello Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a preclinical-stage company focused on advancing novel positive allosteric modulators of mGlu4 for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Targan, Inc. engages in the research and development of a vaccination system. It improve bird health and productivity and reduce need for antibiotics for poultry, livestock, and aquaculture industries. The company was founded by Ramin Karimpour and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Charis Foundation, Inc. provides therapy services for individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Charis Foundation is based in Wake Forest, NC. The non-profit company's therapists offer a range of services, including individual, couples, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. The company aims to help individuals navigate the challenges of life, including the difficult transition from childhood to adulthood.

Vytelle LLC is a precision livestock company that helps cattle producers worldwide optimize their herds through an integrated technology platform. The company is based in Lenexa, KS and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company aims to make generations of genetic gains in just a few years, allowing producers to sustainably deliver more protein with fewer inputs. This helps ensure that meat and milk remain viable and competitive food choices for future generations. The company was founded in 2015, and Kerryann Kocher has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

United Animal Health, Inc. is a private company that specializes in research-based animal nutrition products and livestock production. The company is based in Sheridan, IN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the company is Doug M. Webel.

Angeleye Health, Inc. engages in tele-engagement solutions for hospital neonatal and pediatric units. Its solutions include camera system, one-way patient updates, and parent education portal. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Circular Genomics, Inc. is a company that specializes in the development of circular RNA-based precision medicine tools, data, and diagnostics for neurology and psychiatry. The company is based in Albuquerque, NM. The company is focused on disrupting and improving the standard of care for major depressive disorder and other neurological diseases. The company offers assays that can assess and direct the best treatment protocol for an individual patient and validate treatment effectiveness in days-to-weeks rather than months. The company was founded in 2021 by Alexander Hafez, Kosmas Karadimitriou, and Nikolaos Mellios. Paul Sargeant has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Verility, Inc. is a company that specializes in animal health breeding markets. The device is accurate, fast, and affordable, and is like having a skilled lab technician and a digital microscope in the palm of your hand. The company is based in Greenfield, IN. The company's product, FERTILE-EYEZ, is a mobile device that uses image recognition and artificial intelligence to confirm if an animal is ready to enter the breeding season. Verility was founded by Liane Hart and Hadi Shafiee, and Liane Hart has been the CEO since incorporation.

Vulcan Biosciences, Inc. is a company based in Birmingham, AL. The CEO of the company is Omar Flores.

Exubrion Therapeutics, Inc. develops electron therapeutic veterinary devices. The company is based in Buford, GA. The company was founded by Dennis F. Steadman. The CEO is Peter Selover.

Borah, Inc. operates as an insurance brokerage and employee benefits consulting firm. The private company is based in Apple Valley. The CEO of the American company is Robin S. Readnour.