Matt Bailey

Barings LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1940, the firm is direct subsidiary of MM Asset Management Holding LLC and their ultimate parent is Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. (MassMutual). MassMutual?s affiliated companies include financial services companies that provide investment management services and individual protection insurance to clients worldwide. Barings provides a broad range of investment advisory and management services to institutional clients, registered investment companies, and other pooled investment vehicles.

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.

Invesco Advisers, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a subsidiary of Invesco Group Services, Inc., ultimately held by Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ). The firm was founded in 1986 and previously known as Invesco Institutional NA, Inc. until April 2010 when Invesco Ltd. consolidated the businesses of their US investment advisors (Invesco AIM Advisors, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc., Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc. and Invesco Global Asset Management NA, Inc.) under the name Invesco Advisers, Inc. They provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutional and high net-worth clients through separate accounts, wrap fee programs and US registered investment companies and other Commingled Funds.

M3 Capital Partners LLC is engaged in the provision of integrated origination, execution, asset and investment management services to its principal investment and advisory businesses. It has invested in and advised on investment and development strategies across a broad range of core and alternative real estate sectors, including office, retail, logistics, residential, student accommodation, seniors housing, self storage, cemeteries and funeral homes, medical office buildings, parking, motorway service areas, strategic land, manufactured housing, hotels, and real estate debt. The company was founded in 1991 and it is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc. (SCUSA) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Scotia Holdings (USA) LLC, which is owned by The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS; TSE: BNS) in Canada. They provide debt research coverage on US investment grade and high yield debt markets. SCUSA focuses on 6 industries which includes automotive, financial services, healthcare, media and communications, REGAL - real estate/gaming and leisure and technology. They also focus on 4 main global sectors such as power, mining, infrastructure and oil & gas/energy.

Driven Brands, Inc. engages in the provision of automotive services. The firm offers preventative and routine maintenance, comprehensive auto body work, collision repair, cosmetics services, platform services, and carwash. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Maxex LLC operates as a residential mortgage loan trading platform and exchange company. The firm has developed a multi-seller to multi-buyer residential mortgage exchange for the secondary mortgage market. The company was founded by Daniel S. Baldwin, Thomas D. Casey, Thomas M. Pearce Jr., William M. Decker, Stephen C. Wilhoit and Craig C. Hess in 2009 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Roark Capital Group, Inc. (Roark Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Neil K. Aronson. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Argonne Capital Group LLC (Argonne Capital Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Michael A. Klump. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Economics Research Associates, Inc. provides economic analysis and consulting services for entertainment and leisure industry, real estate development, public-policy analysis, tourism, and economic development. The firm assists private developers and public agencies in assessing the future economics and outcomes of real estate projects and economic development plans. It also offers a diverse array of economic analysis and tools to answer complex problems. The company was founded in 1958 and headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Western National Group, Inc. provides real estate services. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Roark Capital Management LLC provides mortgage investment services. The company was founded in 2004 and is located in Atlanta, GA.

High Street Capital (High Street) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Joseph R. Katcha and Kent C. Haeger. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Truist, Inc. provides technology solutions. It offers campaign management solution for companies and organizations and funds distribution system for delivering funds. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

NextSeed Services LLC engages in online platform to invest in restaurants, fitness studios and craft breweries. It offers fundraising, investment, and education center. The company was founded by Abraham Chu, Robert Dunton, and Youngro Lee in October 2018 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Evanston Partners LLC (Evanston Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1900. The firm is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois.

The Sheltering Arms provides early childhood education programs. It offers early care and education, family support, professional development, and community outreach. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Auto Driveaway Franchise Systems LLC engages in the provision of vehicle delivery services. It offers shipping, storage, casual car list, and other related services. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Lombard, IL.

Founded in 2009, IBERIA Financial Services LLC is a broker/dealer located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of IBERIABANK Corp. (NasdaqGS: IBKC). The firm offers securities and other financial products to IBERIABANK Corp.'s clients' needs. Through their own subsidiary, Finesco LLC, IBERIA Financial Services offers insurance premium financing to retailers and other commercial customers.

Kainos Capital LLC (Kainos Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Acadian Kitchens LLC is a company that specializes in providing authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine to customers. The company is based in Broussard, LA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company believes in delivering mouth-watering and exciting American cuisine choices to everyone. The CEO of the company is Paul Leleux.

Clover Capital Partners LLC (Clover Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by David Choe & Alex Schneider. The firm is headquartered in Evanston, Illinois.

Heavy Duty Specialists, Inc. supplies parts and components for diesel and industrial equipment. The company is based in Omaha, NE. The company was founded in 1976 by Walter C. Horner, who has been the CEO since its inception.

Part of Washos, Inc., Sparkl Mobile LLC provides car wash services. The company is based in Lombard, IL. The company was founded in 2016 by Lisa Souter. Sparkl Mobile was acquired by Washos, Inc. from Auto Driveaway Franchise Systems LLC on August 17, 2023.

Part of National Bank of Canada, Credigy Solutions, Inc. is a business-to-business specialty finance company that invests in existing consumer-related assets across multiple asset classes and geographies. The company is based in Norcross, GA, and is committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in their workplace. The company offers flexibility across the capital structure to acquire or finance a diverse range of assets and are the partner of choice when financial institutions face complex challenges and strategic changes. Credigy's portfolio is diversified across a wide variety of consumer-related assets, and they have closed more than 350 deals, representing over $24b+ invested life to date. The company prioritizes unbiased recruiting, hiring, and employment practices and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Kouzina Foods LLC is a food truck that offers a unique dining experience with a focus on fresh, local ingredients and adventurous flavors. The company is based in Lincoln, NE and offers their services at various locations throughout the city. Kouzina's feature menu is constantly changing, revolving around what's in season and what their chef is dreaming up. The American company was founded by the owners of the local favorite, The Parthenon, in Lincoln, NE.

UBIQUITY MANAGEMENT LP (Ubiquity Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2019 by Ajay Ghanekar and Jamie Earp. The firm is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas.

Prudential Private Capital (Prudential Private Capita) is a private equity firm founded in 1925. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

EMP Management LLC (Eagle Merchant Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Ransom James. The firm is headquartered in Georgia, Atlanta.

Republic Capital Adviser LLC (Republic Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 founded by Christian Sullivan. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Chicago Pacific Capital LP (Chicago Pacific Capital) is an independent private equity firm founded in 2014 by Mary Tolan, Larry Leisure and Vance Vanier. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

HB Wealth Management LLC, dba Homrich Berg (HB), is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1989 by Andy Berg and David Homrich. HB provides individualized and fiduciary wealth management services for families, individuals, and not-for-profit organizations.