Glenn A. Bickley

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.

Fidelity Management & Research Co. (FMR) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1946 and is a subsidiary of FMR LLC, also known as Fidelity Investments. FMR provides investment supervisory services, which include sub-advisory services, to Fidelity's family of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, qualified tuition programs, privately offered unregistered investment funds, separately managed account clients, and various other institutional accounts.

Polen Capital Credit LLC (PCC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Formerly known as DDJ Capital Management LLC, the firm was co-founded by David Breazzano in 1996 and was acquired by Polen Capital Management LLC in 2022. PCC provides discretionary investment advice to corporate domestic and foreign pension plans, public pension and retirement plans and Taft-Hartley plans. They also act as investment sub-advisors to certain US and non-US investment advisors and asset managers. PCC is a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Sands Capital Management LLC (Sands Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The firm was founded in 1992 by Frank Sands and is majority owned by Sands Capital Management LP. Sands Capital provides investment management services to both US and non-US clients who have different tax statuses, often depending on the jurisdiction.

Hartford Investment Management Co. (HIMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1996 by acquiring the business, personnel and corporate name of an affiliate which had been in operation since 1981 and which performed substantially similar services They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: HIG). HIMCO provides investment advisory services primarily to institutional clients and registered and unregistered investment companies. The firm also serves as an investment adviser for its affiliates and provides investment advisory services for vehicles that support the product mix of its affiliates.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Seaport Global Securities LLC is a full service investment bank, capital markets advisory and research platform headquartered in New York City with offices across the US and in Europe. They are a subsidiary of Seaport Global Holdings LLC. The firm offers access to a broad selection of fixed income and equity products, as well as the market intelligence to provide insight to dynamic opportunities for its clients. Seaport Global Securities provides clients access to innovative trading solutions, competitive rates, quality execution, and superior service. Their equity trading team focuses on identifying liquidity in US, Canadian and European markets. The fixed income distribution platform covers all areas of the credit spectrum.

Stanwich Advisors LLC operates as an independent investment bank that focuses exclusively on providing capital raising and advisory services to private equity firms globally. The company was founded by Charles R. Daugherty in 2003 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Cornerstone Investment Partners LLC (Cornerstone) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 2001 and is wholly-owned by CIM Holdings LLC. Cornerstone provides portfolio management services to pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, state or municipal government entities, other pooled investment vehicles, Registered Investment Companies, trusts, estates, individuals and charitable organizations.

Berkshire Capital Securities LLC operates as an independent employee-owned investment bank specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions in the financial services sector. The company has partners located in Philadelphia, Denver, London, Frankfurt and Sydney. Berkshire Capital majorly transacts in the wealth management, money management, alternatives, real estate and broker/dealer industries. The company was founded in 1983 and headquartered in New York.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

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.

Founded in 1999 by the late Thomas Watson, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (JMS) is a full-service financial services firm and registered broker/dealer headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is a subsidiary of Independence Square Properties LLC, itself a subsidiary of Penn Mutual Insurance Co. Their ultimate parent is Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co. JMS is a member of the NYSE, the SIPC and FINRA. The firm provides comprehensive financial advice and services to individual, corporate and institutional investors. Their primary coverage verticals include the consumer, technology, financials and infrastructure sectors.

Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC (Craig-Hallum) is an employee-owned, idea-driven research, trading and investment banking firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded by Bradley Baker and Kevin Harris in 1997. Craig-Hallum provides research, institutional sales and trading and investment banking services to institutional investors and growth companies.

Barclays Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Group US, Inc., ultimately owned by Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients a full spectrum of prime brokerage services which includes equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics from their Strategic Consulting team.

OpenView Investments LLC (OpenView Investments) (OpenView Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Scott Maxwell. The firm is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Founded in 2001, Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Macquarie Bank Ltd. (ASX: MBL). They provide coverage of the following industries: resources, healthcare, security/defense, transportation, financial services, retail/consumer products, TMET (telecommunications, media, entertainment and technology), oil & gas, diversified manufacturing/distribution and infrastructure/utilities. Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a member of FINRA.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

LaunchCapital LLC (LaunchCapital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Elon S. Boms. The firm is headquartered in New Haven, Connecticut, Other offices in New York City, San Francisco and Palo Alto.

Sentinel Capital Partners LLC (Sentinel Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by David Lobel, John McCormack, and Frank Richardson. The firm is headquartered in New York.

TranSystems Corp. engages in the provision of engineering and consulting solutions for transportation industry. It specializes in aviation, architecture, bridges, construction, federal, roadway, planning and environmental, freight, and transit. The company was founded Herbert Johnson, Gerald Brickell, and Edward Mulcahy in 1966 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

ECM Industries LLC engages in the manufacture of electrical products. It offers electrical construction and maintenance, irrigation and landscaping supply, and gas utility and cathodic protection solutions. The company was founded in August 2018 and is headquartered in New Berlin, WI.

Brown Advisory LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is a subsidiary of Brown Advisory Management LLC and their ultimate parent is Brown Advisory, Inc. The firm was founded and launched in 1993 as an investment management division of Alex. Brown & Sons, a Baltimore-based investment bank founded in 1800. In 1998, they became independently owned through an employee-led buyout. Brown Advisory provides investment management services to individuals and institutions.

TwentyFour Asset Management (US) LP (TwentyFour US) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2008 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of TwentyFour Asset Management LLP, ultimately held by Vontobel Holding AG (SWX: VONN; OTCMKTS: VONHF) in Switzerland. TwentyFour US provides discretionary sub-advisory services to registered investment companies (RICs) and discretionary investment advisory services to a private fund.

Evercore Group LLC is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a subsidiary of Evercore BD Investco LLC, which is owned by Evercore, Inc. (NYSE: EVR). Evercore Group delivers equity research and equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high net worth and institutional investors.

Minnesota State Board of Investment (SBI) is a state-owned pension fund manager headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1885 to manage assets for the State of Minnesota. SBI is also responsible for the assets of the three Statewide Retirement Systems, various defined contribution plans, non-retirement accounts, and tax-advantaged savings plans.

Wolfe Research LLC is a FINRA-registered sell-side research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Edward Wolfe in 2008 and is a subsidiary of Wolfe Holdco LLC. Wolfe Research provides bespoke research of various stocks in every major GIC sector for institutional clients. The firm has established a reputation for macro research underpinning coverage in Industrials, Utilities/Energy, Consumer/Retail, Financials/REITS, Healthcare and TMT.

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.