Tom George

Toll Cross Securities, Inc. (TCS) is a full-service investment brokerage firm located in Toronto. They are a subsidiary of Toll Cross Investments, Inc. TCS focuses on the needs of small and mid-cap companies. The firm specializes in equity research, institutional equity sales and trading and investment banking services. Their research department integrates both quantitative and qualitative measures to provide institutional and private investors with investment risk assessments. TCS focuses on early-stage exploration, development-stage projects and producing operations in the following sectors: uranium, nickel/copper/platinum, gold, diamonds group elements and minor metals such as molybdenum, tungsten and vanadium. They also seek companies that offer unique products, exposure to niche markets and geographical diversity. Such companies are usually under-covered and are entering phases with high growth potential. In these special situations, TCS targets companies in medical devices, health foods, oil and gas, technology and telecommunications.

Merrill Lynch Canada, Inc. is a Canadian broker/dealer headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. They are a subsidiary of Midland Walwyn, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). The firm offers brokerage and investment banking services as well as commercial lending, global high-yield debt, global equity, and M&A services to institutional and retail clients.

Part of Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Capital Markets, Inc. provides investment advice. The company is based in Albany, NY.