Jon Dangar

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Knight Capital Group, Inc. is a global financial services firm, which provides access to the capital markets across multiple asset classes to a broad network of clients, including buy and sell side firms, dealers, brokers, institutions, and corporations. It operates business through four segments: Market Making, Institutional Sales and Trading, Electronic Execution Services and Corporate and Other. The Market Making segment consists of market making in global equities and listed domestic options. It includes client, and to a lesser extent, non-client electronic market making activities in which they operate as a market maker in equity securities. The Institutional Sales and Trading segment includes global equity, exchange traded funds and fixed income sales and trading; reverse mortgage origination and securitization; capital markets; and asset management activities. Its business consists of execution and facilitation equities and fixed income transactions as agent on behalf of institutional clients, and they commit capital on behalf of its clients when needed. The Electronic Execution Services segment offers access via its electronic agency-based platforms to markets and self-directed trading in equities, equity options, fixed income, foreign exchange and futures contracts. The Corporate and Other segment invests in strategic financial services-oriented opportunities, allocates, deploys and monitors all capital, and maintains corporate overhead expenses and all other income and expenses that are not attributable to the other segments. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. is a registered investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of KeyCorp. (NYSE: KEY). KeyBanc Capital Markets provides investment banking, commercial lending, treasury management, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity and debt underwriting and trading and syndicated finance products and services to large corporations and middle-market companies.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Great American Insurance Co. provides insurance products and services. Its services include property, casualty tax-deferred annuities, life, health and auto insurance products. The firm also focuses on commercial products for businesses and in the sale of annuities, life and supplemental health insurance products. The company was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Founded in 2001, Divine Capital Markets LLC is an independent, woman-owned full-service brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm's clients include institutional fund managers, pension plan administrators, corporate treasurers, and accredited high net-worth individuals. Divine Capital Markets looks at relevant macroeconomic, industry and security fundamental and technical analysis and leveraged alternatives (convertible bonds, preferreds and covered calls) to provide long-term investment strategies. Their research philosophy is based on analyzing business cycles. The firm also focuses on emerging markets with a particular focus on Brazil, Russia, India and China. Divine Capital Markets is a member of the NASD and the SIPC.

G2 Microsystems helps connect products, people and data through intelligent Wi-Fi integrated circuits that make it easy to Internet-enable anything. Its ultra low-power Wi-Fi systems-on-a-chip are embedded in a range of battery-powered or microcontroller-based devices including consumer electronics, real-time locating systems, and wireless sensors. Backed by top industry investors, the privately held firm is headquartered in Campbell, California, and has R&D facilities in Sydney, Australia.

Innovia Medical LLC manufactures and distributes medical device to detect middle ear infections. The firm ooerates Summit Medical, Shippert Medical, Network Medical, and Eagle Labs. The company was founded by Joseph Kessinger and William N. Nelson in 2005 and was headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Hudson Holding Corp. offers brokerage services. Its operations include institutional sales and making of equity securities, and investment banking. The firm also offers software development and technology services. The company was founded on 1984 and is headquartered in Jersey City, NJ.

Schwab Capital Markets LP provides security brokerage services. The company is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ

The Casualty Actuarial Society operates as an association for professional education. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA.

The American Academy of Actuaries provides leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues to assist public policymakers on all levels. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries credentialed by one or more of the five U.S.-based actuarial organizations.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

Thomas Howell Group is a British company that specializes in loss adjustment and risk valuation/surveying.

The Conference of Consulting Actuaries is an association that provides a platform for actuarial leaders to connect and share knowledge and insights. The non-profit company is based in Long Grove, IL. The company offers active online forums for discussions and occasionally hosts in-person or virtual events.

Interboro Insurance Co. provides automobile and home insurance services. It offers property and casualty insurance services for homeowners and automobile insurance to residents of New York and South Carolina. The company was founded by Peter Doelger, Jr. on March 17, 1914 and is headquartered in Mineola, NY.

Highbourne Group Ltd. is a specialist merchant in the heating, plumbing, electrical, and renewables space. The private company is based in Northampton, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With 40 years of experience and knowledge in the heating and plumbing sector, the British company offers a growing portfolio of products. One of its subsidiaries, Plumbworld, is a renowned online bathroom retailer serving both trade and consumers. Another subsidiary, Spares at City Plumbing, provides a full range of high-quality plumbing and heating spares designed to suit every job.