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TCW Asset Management Co. LLC (TCW) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1992 and is wholly-owned by The TCW Group, Inc. In 2013, TCW management and private investment funds affiliated with The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) acquired TCW Group from Société Générale. TCW provides investment management and advice for a wide array of investment strategies for institutional and individual investors through investment advisory accounts, private open- and closed-end commingled investment funds and structured investment vehicles such as collateralized debt obligations.

Wedbush Securities, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1955 as Wedbush Morgan Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services LLC, which is owned by Wedbush, Inc. Wedbush Securities provides a wide range of securities brokerage, wealth management, and investment banking services to private and institutional clients. Their research focuses on providing coverage of small and mid-sized companies in the following industries: (1) consumer products and services (2) technology (3) entertainment and media (4) life sciences and (5) industrial growth and clean technology.

Wilshire Advisors LLC (Wilshire) is a privately-held investment technology and advisory firm headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm was founded by Dennis Tito in 1972 as Wilshire Associates, Inc. Wilshire provides innovative investment solutions, consulting services and multi-asset analytics to institutional and intermediary clients worldwide.

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.

Research Affiliates LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The firm was founded in 2002 by Robert Arnott and Jason Hsu. They are a subsidiary of Research Affiliates Global Holdings LLC. Research Affiliates provides discretionary management and advisory services to private funds and discretionary and non-discretionary sub-advisory services to an independent, third-party investment adviser for unaffiliated registered investment companies, separately managed accounts and private funds.

Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (TFA) is a dually registered investment advisor and broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1991 and is directly owned by AUSA Holding LLC, ultimately held by AEGON NV (NYSE: AEG, AMS: AGN), an international life insurance, pensions and asset management company based in The Netherlands. TFA provides investment advisory services to individuals, employer retirement plans, corporations or other businesses, trusts, estates and charitable organizations.

Pure Fix Cycles LLC manufactures and sells gear for bicycles. The firm offers bar tape, wheelsets, drivetrain, bars and stems, framesets, grips and tape, headsets, kickstands, pedals and saddles. The company was founded by Austin Stoffers, Michael Fishman, Zach Schau, and Jordan Schau and is headquartered in Burbank, CA.

Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (LACM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Formerly known as Los Angeles Capital Management & Equity Research, Inc., the firm was founded in 2002 by Thomas Stevens, Hal Williams, and Stuart Matsuda. They are majority owned by LACM Holdings, Inc. LACM offers risk-controlled active equity management services to a broad range of institutional investors.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Latham & Watkins LLP operates as a full-service law firm or legal matters. It offers services in the areas of finance, litigation, accounting, banking, life sciences, private equity, real estate, government relations, employment law, and outsourcing. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of AIA Group Ltd., AIA International Ltd. is a provider of individual and group life, medical, accident and health insurance. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company was founded in 1996. Mark Edward Tucker has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Deloitte Consulting LLP provides business consulting services. It offers services related to public finance, public sector management, health and social protection, information technology, financial sector, and trade and investment. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, 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.

California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

Westly Capital Management LLC (The Westly Group) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Steven Westly. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Part of Aristotle Capital Management LLC, Aristotle Pacific Capital LLC is a company that focuses on corporate credit securities. The company is based in Newport Beach, CA. The company helps clients improve portfolio diversification and total return by capturing value opportunities in credit securities. Aristotle Pacific Capital actively invests in corporate credit securities based on fundamental credit analysis to identify and realize relative value. The CEO of the company is Dominic D. Nolan. Aristotle Pacific Capital was acquired by Aristotle Capital Management LLC from Pacific Mutual Holding Co. on April 17, 2023.

Pacific Life Insurance Co. provides insurance products and service. It offers annuities, mutual funds to individuals, businesses and pension plans. The company was founded on May 9th 1868 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Sapphire Ventures LLC (Sapphire Ventures) is a private equity and venture capital firm, subsidiary of SAP Ventures Investment GmbH founded in 1996 by R. Douglas Higgins and Andreas Markus Weiskam. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

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.

UBS Investment Bank provides investment banking and securities brokerage services. Its clients include institutional and corporate clients, intermediaries, governments, and hedge funds. The firm also provides merger and acquisition advisory, private placement, investment research, foreign exchange, equity, and leverage finance advisory services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

The Bizworld Foundation is an organization that offers three hands-on engaging programs to teach elementary and middle school students skills in entrepreneurship, business, and financial responsibility. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The programs have built-in assessments to measure what the students have learned. The foundation's vision is to challenge and engage children across the cultural and economic spectrum with fun, hands-on entrepreneurship programs.

Project Glimmer is a non-profit organization that aims to empower and inspire young women by providing them with gifts and experiences that boost their self-esteem and confidence. The organization collects and distributes new and gently used jewelry, accessories, and beauty products to girls and women who are underserved or in need. Project Glimmer also partners with corporations and community organizations to organize events and mentorship programs that help young women develop leadership skills and achieve their goals. Through its various initiatives, Project Glimmer seeks to create a world where all women feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Arog Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of drugs to treat unmet medical needs in oncology. It offers clinical trials for Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, and Glioma. The company was founded by Vinay K. Jain in 2010 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Bitfinder, Inc. develops and manufactures indoor air pollution monitoring devices. Its products, Awair, Awair glow, and Awair baby, tracks toxins within homes, schools, hospitals, and hotels. The company was founded by Ronald B. Ro and Kevin Cho in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Weave Grid, Inc. is a cleantech company that specializes in vehicle-grid integration (VGI) smart charging solutions. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company's solutions enable utilities to provide valuable services to their electric vehicle (EV) customers while supporting the resiliency of the broader grid. Weave Grid was founded by Apoorv Bhargava and John Taggart, with Apoorv Bhargava serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Fictive Lab Ltd. provides software and hardware platform for smart home and interactive devices. It specializes in Internet of things, smart home, mobile application and home automation. The company was founded by Faizan Ijaz and Muhammad Arsalan in 2013 and is headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan.

Network Perception, Inc. provides network security software solutions. It offers NERC-CIP compliance and security assessment solutions. The company was founded by Robin Berthier and Mouna Bamba in 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Via Science, Inc. operates as a patented, automated analytics platform to solve high-value complex problems. It offers Trusted Analytics Chain? (TAC?), a platform which offers privacy protection, virtual pooling, and regulatory compliance. The company was founded by Colin Gounden, Kate Ravanis, Jeremy Taylor, Iya Khalil and Colin Hill in 2000 and is headquartered in Somerville, MA.

Tesnila GK doo engages in the production, sale, and distribution of rubber products, fire insulation, and water seals. The company was founded on June 7, 2004 and is headquartered in Prevalje, Slovenia.

SBE Entertainment Group LLC operates as an investment holding company with interests in entertainment and hospitality services. The firm develops, manages and operates hotels, restaurants and night clubs. The company was founded by Sam Nazarian in 2002 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.