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The Vanguard Group, Inc. (VGI) is an independent registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1975 by John Bogle. In 1976, they introduced the first indexed mutual fund, the First Index Investment Trust (now known as the Vanguard 500 Index Fund), to individual investors. VGI provides investment advisory services to Vanguard family of funds and Vanguard's non-US clients, which are comprised of the following: (1) funds established as trusts under the laws of the Province of Ontario in Canada and (2) separate account clients of Vanguard's international subsidiaries.

Axiom Investors LLC (Axiom) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Andrew Jacobson in 1998 as Axiom International Investors LLC. They are a subsidiary of Axiom Investors LP. Axiom manages international, global, small-cap, and emerging market equities on behalf of their global institutional clients.

Susquehanna Financial Group LLLP (SFG) is an institutional broker-dealer headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 2002 and is a direct subsidiary of SFG Holding LLC, which is owned by Bodel, Inc. SFG offers a full range of order execution and trading flow services, with a focus on delivering innovative trading strategies and execution services to institutional clients.

Credit Agricole Securities (USA), Inc. (Credit Agricole Securities USA) is a full service broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and formerly known as Calyon Securities USA, Inc. and Credit Lyonnais Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole Global Partners, Inc., which is owned by Rue la Boétie SAS’s Credit Agricole SA (EPA: ACA) in France. Credit Agricole Securities USA provides investors’ customized solutions to ensure they achieve their execution objectives in the tradition of service excellence and product innovation.

Cuttone & Co., Inc. is the broker/dealer subsidiary of DriveWealth Holdings, Inc., which is owned by DriveWealth LLC. The firm was founded in 1984 by Donato A. Cuttone. Headquartered in New York City, Cuttone & Co. provides advanced institutional trading technology and execution services which includes institutional direct market access, custom algorithmic trading strategies, prime brokerage, options execution, and fixed income trading. They provide execution and consulting services to institutional asset managers, hedge funds, family offices, professional traders, and other broker dealers.

Meridian Equity Partners, Inc. (MEP) is a registered, agency-only broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 by Jon Acquafredda and Columb Lytle. MEP provides best-of-breed strategic solutions to the investment community for Equity, Option and Electronic Execution. The firm is a full-service trading on the NYSE floor and has access to all markets and liquidity pools. Their options desk specializes in accessing liquidity through their counterparty network, and also caters to high frequency and quantitative traders.

Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers LLC is a SEC-registered investment adviser and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City with an additional office in Hartford, Connecticut. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of GWA LLC. The firm is an affiliate of George Weiss Associates, Inc. (GWAI), formerly a SEC and NASD registered broker/dealer which was founded by George A. Weiss in 1978. GWAI was reorganized in 2005 and Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers LLC was formed as the investment advisory entity which would manage GWAI?s private investment funds, managed accounts and proprietary capital. Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers provides discretionary investment advisory services to private investment funds, registered investment companies, separately managed accounts for institutional investors, charitable organizations and entities affiliated with the firm.

Salzinger & Co. Inc., provides consulting and strategy services. It develops business plans, analysis of financial strategies and investments, creates strategic alliances and joint ventures. The company was founded by Steve Salzinger in 2007 and is headquartered in Scardale, NY.

Redwood Technology Ventures (Redwood Technology Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Redwood Partners Ltd. founded in 1994 by Michael Flannery. The firm is headquartered in New York.

National Westminster Bank Plc (Private Banking) (NatWest-PB) is the private banking division of National Westminster Bank Plc, a retail and commercial bank headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded in 1968 through the merger between National Provincial Bank and Westminster Bank. They are owned by NatWest Markets Plc, which is a subsidiary of NatWest Group Plc (LON: NWG). NatWest-PB provides private banking services to high-net worth clients.

Stonehenge Partners Inc (Stonehenge Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Lazard Asset Management LLC (LAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1970 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lazard Frères & Co. LLC, ultimately held by Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ). LAM manages investment portfolios and provides investment advice to institutional and individual investors around the world.

The New York Football Giants, Inc. provides professional football team belonging in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League. It focuses on football operations, scouting, stadium and game operations, brand development, broadcasting and marketing partnerships. The company was founded by Tim Mara in 1925 and is headquartered in East Rutherford, NJ.

Thor Equities LLC invests as a principal in retail, office, hotel and mixed-use properties. The firm invests in & around metropolitan areas throughout the United States and manages the properties. The company comprises of two divisions, which are Thor Properties, specializing in trophy commercial real estate in urban settings and Thor Urban Development, focusing on retail real estate in urban ethnic markets. The company was founded by Joseph J. Sitt in 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY

Ipreo Holdings LLC provides market intelligence, deal execution platforms and investor communications solutions. Its services include markets analytics, investment community profiles and contact information, deals data, data feeds and entity data management solutions. The firm has offices in New York, London, Maryland, and Delhi. The company was founded on December 18, 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Corp. is a company based in New York, NY.

Consumer Edge Research LLC, dba Consumer Edge (CE), is an equity research holding firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Bill Pecoriello in 2009. They offer consumer data solutions for everyone from public and private investors to corporate decision makers and strategists. CE focuses on the global consumer sector such as the beverages, food, cosmetics, household/personal care and tobacco industries. Data is gathered both from global syndicated sources as well as primary research surveys, channel checks and other proprietary data collection.

Grace Beauty LLC is a beauty distributor that works with both early stage and established beauty and consumer companies. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company also has a venture capital arm, Grace Beauty Capital, which invests in innovative brands and companies.

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.

Founded in 2007 by Frank A. Fazzinga III, ZIG Capital is a venture capital firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Zinger International Group.

CLSA Americas LLC is a FINRA registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2012 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of CLSA Americas Holdings, Inc., which is ultimately owned by CITIC Securities Co., Ltd. (SHA: 600030) in China. CLSA Americas offers a full suite of execution services throughout North America and Latin America.

Brand Foundry Ventures LLC (Brand Foundry Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Andrew C. Mitchell in 2013. The firm is headquartered at Austin, Texas.

SVB Wealth LLC (SVBW) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 2006 as BP Wealth Management LLC and changed their name to Boston Private Wealth LLC in 2015 and SVB Wealth LLC in 2022. In 2023, they became a wholly owned, non-bank subsidiary of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co., which in turn, is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Citizens Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA). SVBW offers a comprehensive and customized set of wealth management and investment management services to high net-worth individuals, families, trusts and organizations, including foundations and endowments.

Riverwalk Capital LLC (Riverwalk Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Michael Girdley. The firm is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

Grace Beauty Capital LLC (Grace Beauty Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Grace Beauty LLC founded in 2007 by Frank A. Fazzinga III. The firm is headquartered in New York.

RealCo Accelerator Manager LLC (RealCo) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

Pause Group, Inc. provides skincare products. It offers collagen boosting, moisturizer, hot flash cooling mist, and fascia stimulating tool. The company was founded by Rochelle Weitzner and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Codeup LLC offers 20-week accelerator programs to launch career as a computer programmer or a data scientist. The company was founded by Michael Girdley, Chris Turner, and Jason Straughan in November 2013 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Aspen Industries, Inc. manufactures gas log fireplace burner systems and log sets under the Master Flame brand. The company is based in Bensenville, IL. The company offers three distinct burner models and a choice of log set, including the Elite Triple Burner with Logs and the Elite Gemini "See-Thru" Five Burner Models. The company also manufacture a "See-Thru" fireplace model, the Gemini Elite, and a hand-built Sand Burner Series gas log system. In addition, they make several styles of welded steel fire pits, fire pit screens, fire pit grates, fire pit covers, fire pit snuffers, fire pit poker, and fire pit stone under the Master Flame brand.

Part of Brevity Coffee Co Franchising LLC, Red Runner Coffee, Inc. operates coffee shops. The company is based in San Antonio, TX. The company was founded by Michael Girdley. The CEO is Evan Smith. Red Runner Coffee was acquired by Brevity Coffee Co Franchising LLC on May 03, 2023.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).