John Moberg

Värde Partners, Inc. provides investment advisory services. It serves foundations and endowments, pension plans, insurance companies, other institutional investors and private clients. The company was founded by George G. Hicks, Gregory Scott McMillian and Marcia Lynn Page in 1993 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

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 Financial for Lutherans operates as a not-for-profit membership organization of Christians, which engages in the provision of investment advisory services. It offers life insurance, annuities and mutual funds, student and educational resources, charitable planning, and trust services. The company was founded in June 2001 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Disciplined Growth Investors, Inc. (DGI) is a SEC-registered, employee-owned investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1997 by Frederick Martin. DGI provides investment management services to pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations and other business and government entities, charitable organizations including foundations and other non-profit entities, and select high net-worth individuals. In addition, the firm provides portfolio management services for wrap fee programs.

Peregrine Capital Management LLC (Peregrine) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded by Robert Mersky in 1984 and is a subsidiary of Peregrine Capital Management Holdings LLC. Peregrine provides investment advisory services to corporate and public pension plans, profit-sharing plans, savings-investment and 401(k) plans, Taft-Hartley plans, private and public foundations and endowments, corporate accounts, large trust accounts, registered investment companies, collective investment trusts, UMA programs, RIAs and high net-worth individuals.

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.

PTI Marketing Technologies, Inc. provides web-based marketing asset management solutions. It offers online marketing collateral management solutions in SaaS and server versions. The firm delivers a real-time, integrated business communication platform that links enterprise clients with their marketing services providers for complete campaign, program, and business communication management. Its products include MarcomCentral, Salesforce Integration, FusionPro VDP Creator, FusionPro VDP Producer, FusionPro Server, FusionPro Expression, FusionPro Links, MarcomCentral Integrations, MarcomCentral JobDirect, PowerPoint Integration, List Purchasing, ExactTarget Integrated Email, and Web Services and Data Feeds. The company was founded by Charles R. Gehman on 2000 and is headquartered in Solana Beach, CA.

Stone Arch Capital LLC (Stone Arch Capital) is a private equity firm is founded in 2003 by Peter Grant, Charles Lannin and Clayton Miller. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Ameriprise Financial Services LLC (AFS) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a subsidiary of AMPF Holding Corp., which is owned by Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP). AFS offers brokerage services that enable clients to invest in many different types of investments including mutual funds, stocks, bonds, exchange traded products, unit investment trusts, annuities and alternative investments.

Palisade Asset Management LLC LLC (Palisade) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is a predecessor to Palisade Investment Advisor LLC, which was founded in 2002. Palisade provides investment management and wealth advisory services to high net worth and institutional clients.

The Leuthold Group LLC (Investment Management), do-business-as Leuthold Weeden Capital Management (LWCM), is the SEC-registered investment management division of The Leuthold Group LLC headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Leuthold Group was founded in 1981 as an independent investment research firm. In 1987, members of The Leuthold Group founded LWCM to provide investment advisory services. The firm is majority employee-owned. LWCM serves as an investment advisor to separately managed accounts, Leuthold mutual funds, Leuthold ETF and a private fund that offers to a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, foundations, charitable organizations, corporations, government entities, unions, limited partnerships, endowments, investment companies, and pension plans.

George K. Baum & Co. is an investment banking firm with an industry-leading municipal bond business. Its clients include both individual and institutions, and it approaches each one with commitment, energy, innovation and confidence. Its focus is on helping its clients achieve their goals. It does that by providing relevant products and services in every segment of its business. It is dedicated to combining quality service with integrity and creativity- a commitment it has maintained since the firm was founded in 1928. By choosing George K. Baum & Co. as an investment partner, clients gain access to a broad array of investment opportunities and expertise. It is a leader in municipal finance and consistently ranks as one of the nation's top underwriters of negotiated municipal bonds. The firm trades government, agency and mortgage-backed securities. The Firm's affiliate, George K. Baum Capital Advisors, Inc. helps clients realize superior value primarily through mergers and acquisitions and private capital raising assignments.

RSM US LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. It offers audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm serves the energy, government, life sciences, manufacturing, private equity, and real estate and construction industries. The company was founded by Ira B. McGladrey in 1926 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Colliers Securities LLC is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1997 and formerly known as Dougherty & Co. LLC. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Colliers Mortgage Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Colliers International Group, Inc. (NASDAQ; TSX: CIGI) in Canada. Colliers Securities generally provides brokerage, custody and execution services through a clearing arrangement with National Financial Services LLC, a nonaffiliated firm, member NYSE, SIPC and a Fidelity Investments® Company.

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.

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.

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.

Part of Fidelity D&D Bancorp, Inc., Landmark Community Bank is a banking institution based in Pittston, PA. Landmark Community Bank provides banking services. The CEO of the company is Thomas V. Amico.

Jeffrey Slocum & Associates, Inc. operates as a investment research and advisory firm. It focuses on global fixed income, global equities, alternative investments, and direct hedge fund strategies. The firm offers strategic integration of investments with an institution’s overall mission, objectives, and operations, investment policy development, asset allocation modeling, incorporating liabilities, spending, and liquidity considerations, risk budgeting, liability driven investment, investment manager selection, performance measurement and attribution analysis, investment policy compliance monitoring, transition management, fee negotiations and benchmarking, other service provider searches, education of clients staffs, committees, and other constituencies. The company was founded by Jeffrey Charles Slocum in 1986 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

U.S. Bank NA engages in operation of a commercial bank that offers loans and depositary services. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Martin/Williams Advertising, Inc. provides advertising services in interactive, direct, international, cross-cultural communications and personal relations. The company was founded by Royce Martin and Larry Williams in 1947 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Creative Learning Systems LLC provides project-based learning environments and experiences with a STEM focus through their smartlab learning suite of solutions. The company is based in Longmont, CO. The company's aim is to keep students engaged in hands-on, minds-on activities. The company was founded in 1987. The CEO is Ashley Mathis.

Summit Drilling Co., Inc. provides environmental, residential and geotechnical drilling services for investigative and remedial processes. The firm's services include environmental and sonic drilling, injection, direct push drilling, equipment roster, and drilling techniques. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ.

SentriForce is a company that provides video surveillance solutions for various properties such as apartments, construction sites, neighborhoods, and retail properties. The company is based in Houston, TX. The company offers a free on-site consultation to potential clients. The company aims to reduce or deter vandalism in apartment communities, which can threaten residents' safety and security and lead to significant financial consequences for property management companies and owners. SentriForce's video surveillance solutions offer benefits such as improved security, increased productivity, enhanced site management, and improved safety.

Brass Ring Capital Inc (Brass Ring Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Dave J Raffel. The firm is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Best Buy Capital (Best Buy Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Best Buy Co. Inc founded in 2008 by Richard M. Schulze. The firm is headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota.

Unimax Systems Corp. provides a UC management software suite with tools for automation, help desk agent moves, adds, changes, and deletes (MACDs), phone number management, employee self-service MACDs, advanced MACD administration, reporting, system migrations, and more for single and multi-vendor UC and telecom environments. Unimax is based in Minneapolis, MN, and was founded in 1991 by Andrew Hunkins. The private company believes that managing and administering unified communications and telecom systems can be far less complex and costly while delivering better internal service levels. The company's software is compatible with leading telecom and UC systems from Avaya, Cisco, Microsoft, Opentext, and others. Unimax's UC management software suite is used by enterprise, mid-market, and SMB companies, educational institutions, governmental entities, and managed service providers around the globe. The CEO is Phil Moen.

Part of U.S. Bancorp, U.S. Bank NA (Canada) is a Canadian company that provides expertise, card program assessments, and tools to effectively manage commercial card programs. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. The company offers corporate payment solutions, commercial banking, account management, and reporting tools that fit an organization's needs. The company was founded in 2000. Andrew J. Cecere has been the CEO of the company since 2000.

Northern Lakes Capital LLC (Northern Lakes Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Apothecary Products LLC manufactures and supplies pharmacy products. Its brand offerings include Acu-Life, Ezy Dose, Wipe 'N Clear, Flents and Protechs. The firm also offers medication management, pharmacy supply, and eye, ear and injury care products. It distributes products through distributors, wholesalers, drug stores, institutional pharmacies and independent drug stores. The company was founded by Terrance O. Noble and Ron Olson in 1975 and is headquartered in Burnsville, MN.

Gravity Fund (Gravity Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Brightstone Venture Capital LLC (Brightstone Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

VRChat, Inc. operates virtual reality social platform that allows users to easily build social virtual reality content. The company was founded by Graham Gaylor and Jesse Joudrey in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.