Robert J. Atkinson

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.

Handy & Harman manufactures industrial building materials. Its products include specialty fasteners, stainless steel tubing, and fabricated precious metals. The company was founded in 1867 and is headquartered in Rye, NY.

Information Resources, Inc. engages in the provision of enterprise market information solutions and services. Its solutions include market performance and strategy, consumer and shopper intelligence, analytics and in-market execution, media, and technology. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Kemper Financial Services, Inc. is a company that provides insurance, brokerage, and financial services. The company is based in Long Grove, IL.

Founded in 1909, American National Bank & Trust Co. (ANBT) is a community bank and financial services firm headquartered in Danville, Virginia. The firm is a subsidiary of American National Bankshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMNB). ANBT serves customers in Southern and Central Virginia and the northern portion of Central North Carolina. They provide an array of financial products and services including commercial, mortgage, and consumer banking; trust and investment services; and insurance.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Chicago Board of Trade provides trade derivative facilities. It allows speculators throughout the world to interpret economic data, news, and other information. The company was founded on April 3, 1848 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Elsewhere Partners LLC (Elsewhere Partners) is a Venture Capital firm founded in 2016 by Christopher A. Pacitti and John Douglas Thornton. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

The Illinois Certified Public Accountants Society operates a professional association of certified public accountants. The private company is based in Illinois. Todd Shapiro has been the CEO of the American company since 1998.

Cosway Corp. Bhd. manufactures and distributes personal care and household products. The company is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd. The company is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. is a financial services provider specializing in investment banking, development finance, and asset management. It is ultimately controlled by the Government of Malaysia. Dominic Silva has been the CEO of the Malaysian company since 2019. was acquired by Malaysian Industrial Development Finance Bhd., a subsidiary of the Government of Malaysia, from HSBC Holdings Plc on June 03, 2005 for $7.81 million.

Women Presidents' Organization is a global organization that was founded in 1997 by Dr. Marsha Firestone. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY, and the CEO of the company is Camille Burns. The organization brings together women business leaders worldwide to share insights, support, and encourage each other in their professional development and business strategies. Each WPO chapter serves as a professionally-facilitated peer advisory group for members where they can harness the momentum of their successes and cultivate new strategies that will take them even further. WPO members have guided their business to generate at least $2 million USD in gross annual sales (or $1 million USD for a service-based business).

The Columbus Chamber of Commerce is an organization that provides resources and connections to help businesses thrive in Columbus, OH. The non-profit company offers networking opportunities, business accelerator services, and access to over 2,200 member businesses in the region. The Chamber also presents the Small Business Leader Award to recognize small businesses that have achieved success and made contributions to the community.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership.

CGS-CIMB Securities Sdn. Bhd (CGS-CIMB) is an independent broker/dealer headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The firm was formed as a joint venture between CIMB Group Holdings Berhad and China Galaxy International Financial Holdings Limited. CGS-CIMB has a core focus on providing informative research analysis on financial products, such as Islamic Stockbroking, eIPO, Futures, and more.

Guggenheim Funds Distributors LLC (GFD) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Formerly known as Guggenheim Distributors LLC, the firm is a subsidiary of Guggenheim Funds Services LLC and their ultimate parent is Guggenheim Partners LLC. GFD offers strategic investment solutions for financial advisors and their clients.

ZF Automotive US, Inc. supplies automotive systems, modules and components to automotive original equipment manufacturers and related aftermarkets. Its products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist, braking, steering, suspension, occupant safety systems, electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in East Lansing, MI.