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Founded in 1988 by Richard Messina, the Benchmark Co. LLC is a full-service broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm provides equity research, sales and trading services for institutional and private clients. They focus on the media, energy, enterprise software, infrastructure software, biotechnology, specialty pharmaceuticals, REITs, Internet and communications sectors. The Benchmark Co.'s clearing agent is JP Morgan Clearing Corp.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. (Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc., ultimately held by Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1876 and offers a full suite of capital markets products and services, including proprietary equity research and a fixed-income trading desk. For institutional asset management clients, the firm provides liquidity, execution, high-quality idea-generating research, and access to corporate management teams. Their institutional coverage includes relationships with over asset management companies all over the world. To corporate clients, they bring access to investor capital, broad distribution capabilities and financial markets advisory. Ladenburg Thalmann is a leader in financing growing middle-market public companies across various industry verticals, including Healthcare & Life Sciences, Yield-Oriented Securities (BDCs, REITs, MLPs), Energy, Power & Infrastructure, and Telecom, Media & Technology.

GWG Life LLC engages in the provision of life insurance services. Through LifeCareXchange, it offers protection, income, LTC benefit, and lump sump benefits. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

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.

Kuhlman Co., Inc. operates as a retailer and wholesale provider of apparel and accessories. The firm's operates under the Kuhlman brand. The company was founded by Scott Kuhlman and Susan Kuhlman and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

Minnesota State Bar Association operates a professional association for attorneys in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

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.

Homeownership Preservation Foundation operates as a foundation that provides assistance to homeowners, renters, and buyers. The American company's focus is on preserving homeownership and helping individuals navigate the complexities of the housing market. The CEO of the private company is Gene Spencer.

Part of Ally Financial, Inc., GMAC ResCap provides capital solutions to businesses. The company is based in Washington, PA. The CEO of the company is Thomas F. Marano.

Opportunity Finance LLC is a financing company. The private company is based in Minneapolis, MN. Jon R. Sabes has been the CEO of the company since 1999.

Part of FOXO Technologies, Inc., FOXO Technologies Operating Co. develops genetic sequencing technology, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics tools. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The company was founded by Jon R. Sabes. Jon R. Sabes has been the CEO since incorporation. FOXO Technologies Operating was acquired by Delwinds Insurance Acquisition Corp. on September 16, 2022 for $276.30 million.

Part of FOXO Technologies, Inc., FOXO Life LLC is a company that provides health technology solutions. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The company was founded in 2015 by Jon R. Sabes. Jon R. Sabes has been the CEO since 2015.