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CAZ Investments /Private Equity/ (CAZ investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Christopher Zook. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

HighTower Advisors LLC (HighTower) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has offices throughout the US. The firm was founded in 2008 by Elliot Weissbluth, Peter (Todd) Lyon, and Eugene Lerner. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Hightower Holding LLC. HighTower provides investment advisory services to institutions (which include ERISA), and ultra-high and high net worth individuals.

Astor Investment Management LLC (Astor) is a registered investment adviser headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was formally organized in 2013 in connection with a corporate restructuring of Astor Asset Management LLC which was founded in 2001. Astor provides proprietary tactical allocation strategies focused on macroeconomic analysis. They provide advisory services primarily to (1) separately managed accounts SMA), (2) mutual funds, and (3) unified managed accounts (UMA). Their portfolios are generally available as a SMA or UMA within wrap fee programs provided by a broker-dealer or investment adviser.

LJM Partners Ltd. is an investment firm based in Chicago, IL.

Part of WBC Holdings LP, William Blair & Co provides investment banking and asset management services.

Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management LLC (KAR) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded by Richard Kayne, John Anderson and Allan Rudnick in 1984. They are a direct subsidiary of Virtus Partners, Inc., ultimately held by Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS). KAR provides investment management and wealth advisory solutions to institutional, broker-dealer and high-net-worth clients.

Bel Air Investment Advisors LLC (Bel Air) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of HighTower Holding LLC. Bel Air serves the specific needs and interests of wealthy individuals, families, and foundations.