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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.

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP provides legal services to financial institutions and corporations, government entities, charitable and health care organizations and individual private clients. It was founded in 1792 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Muhlenkamp & Co., Inc. is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Wexford, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded by Ronal Muhlenkamp in 1977. Muhlenkamp & Co. Offers investment management services and financial planning services to pension plans, profit-sharing plans, endowment funds, individual and high-net-worth individuals, trusts, corporate accounts, wrap fee accounts, and a no-load mutual fund.

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.

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.

UPMC Enterprises (UPMC Enterprises) is a venture capital subsidiary of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

The Farmers National Bank of Emlenton provides banking services. It offers personal and business deposits, loan products and e-banking services. The company was founded in July 1900 and is headquartered in Emlenton, PA.

Hamilton Lane Advisors LLC (Hamilton Lane) is a private equity firm founded in May 1991. The firm is headquartered in Pennsylvania with additional offices located in London, Hong Kong, Rio de Janeiro, San Francisco, San Diego, New York, Ft. Lauderdale, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Las Vegas and Seoul.

Niche.com, Inc. provides online college reviews. It specializes in education, college, university, ratings, scholarships, k-12, high school, elementary, neighborhoods, cities and towns. The firm provides reviews and insight from everyday experts, choosing a neighborhood, college, or K-12 school a more transparent process. The company was founded by Luke Skurman in 2002 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Thoma Bravo LP(Thoma Bravo) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Carl Dee Thoma and Orlando Bravo. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

WebFX, Inc. provides Internet marketing services which specializes in responsive web design and inbound marketing. Its service areas include Internet marketing, social media engagement, online media buying, content marketing strategies, website copywriting, banner design, web video production, conversion design, content management systems, website optimizer consulting, text message marketing, shopping feeds and coupons, and mobile applications development. The firm also offers services to the commercial business, community development, legal, healthcare, heavy equipment, industrial, and government-related sectors. The company was founded in 1997 by William S. Craig, Jr. and Karie Shear and is headquartered in Harrisburg, PA.

K&L Gates LLP engages in the provision of legal services. The firm represents corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations, and individuals. The company was founded by Kirkpatrick Lockhart in 1946 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Cortec Group Management Services LLC (Cortec Group) is private equity firm founded in 1984 by Richard Scott Schafler. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Stout Risius Ross, Inc. engages in the provision of financial advisory services. It specializes in investment banking, valuation and financial opinions, and dispute advisory and forensic services. It offers services such as mergers and acquisitions, private market financings, distressed transaction advisory, fairness opinions and solvency opinions, securities and value analytics, succession and shareholder planning, real estate valuation, bankruptcy related valuation, antitrust disputes, commercial disputes, family law valuation, and fraud and forensic services. The company was founded by Craige L. Stout in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Truist Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1894 as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. In 2020, the firm was renamed following the integration of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and BB&T Capital Markets. The firm is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) and is an active market maker in equity and fixed-income products. Truist Securities delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, and financing solutions, as well as a dynamic suite of sales, trading, and research services in both fixed-income and equity. Their strategies are carefully tailored to meet the needs and vision of their clients.

PNC Mezzanine Capital (PNC Mezzanine Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of PNC Holding LLC founded in 1989 by David J Blair. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Material Research & Design, Inc. provides research, analysis and design services to the advanced materials community. It serves especially in the areas of composite materials for the aerospace industry. The company was founded by Brian Sullivan and Kent Buesking in February 1996 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

Peeractive, Inc. provides an online shopping platform. It offers a live and interactive shopping arena where prices are always dropping and shoppers compete in real-time for limited deals. The company was founded by Robert Arbittier, Nicholas Rosenthal and David Stein in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Alterna Equity Partners LLC (Alterna Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Mod Op LLC engages in provision of marketing agency services. It offers brand strategy, advertising, creative development and design, digital marketing, public relations, research, social media marketing, and content management systems services. The company was founded by Tony Yanow, Meg Gill, Miles Dinsmoor, and Jeff Suhy in March 2011 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Florida Venture Forum, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which provides educational and networking opportunities for Florida-based entrepreneurs and private companies. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Founded in 1985, First Foundation Advisors is a registered investment advisor located in Irvine, California. The firm was formerly known as Keller Group Investment Management, Inc. They are a subsidiary of First Foundation, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM). First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary investment advisory services and/or financial planning services on a stand-alone basis or combined discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning services on a fee-only basis. Their domestic and international clients include individuals, families, family businesses, foundations, corporations and non-profit institutions.

Capitala Investment Advisors LLC (Capitala Group) is a private equity firm founded by Joe B. Alala in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

SEI Investments Management Corp. (SIMC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Oaks, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1968 by Alfred West, Jr. They are a subsidiary of SEI SIMC Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by SEI Investments Co. (NASDAQ: SEIC). SIMC serves as investment advisor to various types of investors and a number of pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds, collective investment trusts and offshore investment funds. Additionally, the firm serves as the sponsor of, and advisor to, managed accounts.

HC Private Investments LLC (HC Private Investments) is a private equity subsidiary of HC Technologies LLC founded in 2016 by John P. Kelly and Matt J. Moran. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.