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Rowan Cos., Inc. engages in the provision of contract drilling services to the oil and gas industry. The company was founded by Charles Rowan and Archibald Rowan in 1923 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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.

NewSouth Capital Management, Inc. (NewSouth) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. The firm was founded in 1985 by David Morrow and Paul Gillespie, Jr. NewSouth manages assets for institutional and private clients across four concentrated equity strategies.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Part of Baker Hughes Co., Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC provides oilfield services. The company is based in Houston, TX.

Sigma XI is a scientific research honor society that supports students and researchers, connects the public with science, and advances the research enterprise. The society is based in Durham, NC, and the CEO is Jamie L. Vernon. The society awards grants to students, hosts conferences, and offers programs such as science cafes and lectureships. Sigma XI also partners with other organizations to promote science communication and diversity in STEM fields.

Eta Kappa Nu owns and operates a non-profit public-service organization. It operates as a electrical and computer engineering honor society of the IEEE. The company was founded by Maurice L. Carr in 1904 and is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ.

University of California, Berkeley Foundation engages in the provision of philanthropic services. It offers social services and supports the advancement of higher education by securing private financial support. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Oxford, MS.

ALM First Financial Advisors LLC (ALM First) is a SEC-registered investment adviser and hedge fund management firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded in 1995 and they are wholly-owned by ALM First Group LLC. ALM First provides financial advisory services for credit union clients.

Part of Unit Corp., Unit Drilling Co. provides drilling services. The company is based in Weatherford, TX.

Lin R. Rogers Electrical Contractors, Inc. engages in the provision of electrical contracting services. Its services include electrical, construction, lighting, distribution, and HVAC and plumbing. The company was founded by Lin R. Rogers in 1983 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Diversified Trust Co. is a privately-owned trust management firm headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm was founded in 1994 by Larry H. Bryan. Diversified Trust creates wealth solutions to individuals and multi-generational families, foundations and endowments, retirement plans, and family-owned businesses.

Part of Oconee Federal MHC, Oconee Federal Savings & Loan Association engages in retail deposits and financial services. The company is based in Seneca, SC. Curtis T. Evatt has been the CEO of the company since 1988.

Morgan Keegan & Co. LLC is a broker/dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1969 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF). Morgan Keegan & Co. provides securities brokerage services to various types of clients.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineer, Inc. provides advancing technology for electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics. The non-profit company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries in various locations.

Riverside Research Institute provides technical advisory and engineering support. It services include Analysis of Alternatives, Education and Training, Modeling and Simulation, Program Management, Security, Facility and Systems Engineering. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Barnes-Pettey Financial Advisors LLC (BPFA) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The firm was founded in 2007 and is indirectly owned by Dudley M. Barnes and Holmes S. Pettey. BPFA offers investment advisory services to individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities.

National Planning Corp. (Florida), also known as NPC Financial, is a financial services firm with 70 years of experience. The private company is based in Miami, FL. The company specializes in creating personalized financial strategies for individuals, families, and business owners to help them achieve their financial goals. The CEO of the company is Jeffrey E. Newman.

Sound Financial Strategies Group LLC (SFSG) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Flowood, Mississippi. Founded in 1993, SFSG provides investment advisory services for certain individual clients for taxable and tax-exempt accounts.

Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors LP (CFIA) is a wealth management firm and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors Holdings LLC, itself a subsidiary of Cantor Fitzgerald LP. CFIA provides investment management and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable foundations, private funds, mutual funds, and corporations.

CCSD Management Services Inc. (Capital Alignment Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by R. Burton Harvey, Mark L. McManigal, and M. Lee Ballew. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.