Stephen B. Kass

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.

SouthStateDuncanWilliams Securities Corp. (SouthStateDuncanWilliams) is a registered broker-dealer and financial services firm headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee. Formerly known as Duncan-Williams, Inc., the firm was founded in 1969 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of South State Corp. (NASDAQ: SSB). SouthStateDuncanWilliams offers sales, finance and underwriting of fixed-income securities to banks and other financial institutions. They focus on securities such as US treasury notes and bonds, federal agency securities, mortgage-backed securities, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, certificates of deposit and mutual funds.

Founded in 1976, Triad Securities Corp. is a full-service brokerage firm located in New York City. The firm is principally owned by Richard Schultz and Judith Schultz trough Article 6th Trust. Triad Securities provides comprehensive data on the new issue market. They are a global source for equity IPOs, secondaries and convertible bond information. Triad Securities Corp. provides personalized prime broker services to over 300 accounts through a centralized group of prime brokerage specialists who address clients' U.S. and international clearing, financing and support needs. The firm provides comprehensive prime broker services to accounts across all asset sizes and specializes in smaller hedge funds and trading groups with assets of $100 million or less. Triad's prime brokerage allows customers to use the services of multiple prime brokers, while receiving one consolidated account statement through the firm's proprietary web-based reporting system. Triad introduces customer accounts on a fully-disclosed basis to Penson Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNSN). The firm's accounts are domiciled at Penson Worldwide, Inc. and are protected by SIPC and excess SIPC (Penson). The firm's Triad Trader Pro (TTP) is a professional electronic execution platform that offers direct market access to customers who prefer to enter their own orders. Clients can trade, chart and quote equities, options and ETFs, customizing the layout to fit their trading style. TTP provides sophisticated order handling, robust analytics and powerful portfolio management tools. In addition, algorithmic strategies are available on TTP and through Triad's full-service execution desk. Triad's full-service execution desk offers you access to various equity, option and convertible/corporate bond markets. The firm provides direct access to an extensive network of investment exchanges, local markets and brokers around the world. Triad also accepts order flow through the Charles River network. The firm's New Issue Service offers timely reports, a searchable database, instant messages and access to Triad's professional traders. The service is a valuable organizational tool for tracking IPOs and secondaries. Reports provide indications on deals, projected first day prices or price ranges on IPOs and a consensus indicator on secondaries. In addition, triad offers independent fundamental and technical research from Olson Global Markets. The Triad IPO Dashboard system provides clients with a centralized source for accessing all of the firm's New Issue Reports and an interactive database containing current IPO and secondary deal data, as well as past performance analyses. The database can be searched by deal type (IPO, secondary, convertible), issuer, symbol, trade date, underwriter, industry, and timing (current, priced, and shelf) going back to the year 2000.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference LLP is a private company based in New York, NY. The company provides legal services to clients in various industries, including securities, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and litigation.

Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

Nassau Health Care Corp. provides health care services. It offers specialized medicine, primary care and wellness, surgical and emergency care, radiology and laboratory services. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in East Meadow, NY.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

New Jersey State Bar Association operates as a not-for-profit organization. It educates the public to enhance awareness of the legal system. The company was founded in June 1899 and is headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ.

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. engages in the provision of securities regulation, complementary compliance, and technology-based services. Its services include writing and enforcing rules governing the activities of securities firms with brokers, examining firms for compliance with those rules, fostering market transparency, and educating investors. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of EMG Holdings LP, Ellington Residential Mortgage Management LLC acquires, invests and manages residential mortgage and real estate assets. The company is based in Old Greenwich, CT. The CEO of the company is Michael William Vranos.

Part of EMG Holdings LP, Ellington Financial Management LLC manages funds and accounts across the liquidity spectrum in four strategic areas. The company is based in Old Greenwich, CT. Michael William Vranos has been the CEO of the company since 2008. The company has been at the forefront of data-driven investing since its founding in 1994, managing a diverse platform across the credit and liquidity spectrum. Ellington's risk management platform is designed to monitor and mitigate a wide range of inter-related risks. A dedicated risk oversight group leverages a diverse array of tools to quickly identify and respond to emerging risks.

Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans, the Human Rights Campaign represents a grassroots force of over 750,000 members and supporters nationwide all committed to making HRC's vision a reality. Founded in 1980, the Human Rights Campaign advocates on behalf of LGBT Americans, mobilizes grassroots actions in diverse communities, invests strategically to elect fair-minded individuals to office and educates the public about LGBT issues. HRC envisions an America where lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people are ensured equality and embraced as full members of the American family at home, at work and in every community.

Tri-State Consumer Insurance Co. provides insurance services. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Jericho, NY.

Founded in 1916, Citibank (Chile) is a subsidiary of LQ Inversiones Financieras SA and provides banking services. The company is based in Santiago, Chile. Citibank (Chile was acquired by Banco de Chile SA from Citigroup, Inc. on December 27, 2007.

Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc. (Investment Portfolio) (DDK-IP) is the investment portfolio division of Delta Dental of Kansas, Inc., an insurance company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. The firm was founded in 1972 and is a subsidiary of Delta Dental Plans Association, which is owned by Dentegra Group, Inc. DDK-IP manages the investment portfolio of insurance clients.

Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, Inc. produces, presents and promotes in musical theatre and the performing arts for diverse audiences of all ages, with continued programming for families and children. The firm specializes in Broadway shows, concerts, theatre education and munity outreach. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

United Way of Greater Kansas City, Inc. provides education, health, and social services. It specializes in child care, academic assistance, and family support. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Itaú CorpBanca Colombia SA engages in the provision of banking services and products. The firm collects current account resources and term deposits to carry out active credit operations. Its services include commercial solutions for enterprises, cash management, treasury and global markets, loans, insurance, and other securities services. The company was founded on October 5, 1912 and is headquartered in Bogota, Colombia.

Empire American Holdings LLC operates as a holding company that owns multiple properties and insurance agencies. The private company is based in Montvale, NJ.