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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP provides legal services. It offers legal representation to public and private companies and charitable organizations, including health care providers, local and state governments, financial institutions, real estate developers, franchisors, distributors and pharmaceutical companies. It services includes finance, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory, employment, and labour and benefits. The company was founded by Frank F. Dinsmore in 1908 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

European American Resources, Inc. acquires and develops precious metals. It operates as an exploratory mining company which acquires various mining rights to mine precious metals. The company was founded on July 6, 1987 and is headquartered in Eureka, NV.

Pension Fund Evaluations, Inc. is an independent investment consulting firm that provides third-party administration and record-keeping services to various plans, including taft hartley, corporate, endowment, foundation, 401(k), 403(b), 457, and municipal plans. The private company is based in Centereach, NY. The company is registered with FINRA and SIPC. Pension Fund Evaluations helps its clients comply with new regulations under ERISA section 408(b)(2) and section 404(a)(5) that require plan service providers to furnish more detailed information about their fees, services, and expenses.

George K. Baum & Co. is an investment banking firm with an industry-leading municipal bond business. Its clients include both individual and institutions, and it approaches each one with commitment, energy, innovation and confidence. Its focus is on helping its clients achieve their goals. It does that by providing relevant products and services in every segment of its business. It is dedicated to combining quality service with integrity and creativity- a commitment it has maintained since the firm was founded in 1928. By choosing George K. Baum & Co. as an investment partner, clients gain access to a broad array of investment opportunities and expertise. It is a leader in municipal finance and consistently ranks as one of the nation's top underwriters of negotiated municipal bonds. The firm trades government, agency and mortgage-backed securities. The Firm's affiliate, George K. Baum Capital Advisors, Inc. helps clients realize superior value primarily through mergers and acquisitions and private capital raising assignments.

Nixon Peabody LLP provides full-service law firm that helps clients navigate challenges in litigation, real estate, corporate law, and finance. It focus is on listening to clients and working collaboratively to help them achieve their business objectives. The company was is headquartered in New York, NY.

Bloomberg LP engages in the provision of business data, news, and financial information services. Its product include Bloomberg terminal, execution and order management, content and data, financial data management, and integration and distribution. The company was founded by Michael Rubens Bloomberg, Charles M. Zegar, Thomas F. Secunda, and Duncan L. MacMillan in 1981 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

American Arbitration Association provides conflict management and dispute resolution services. It provides a forum for the hearing of disputes, rules, and procedures, and a roster of impartial experts to resolve cases. In addition to dispute resolution services, the American Arbitration Association offers training and helps develop arbitration and mediation systems. It maintains offices in the U.S. and one in Ireland; in addition, it works with arbitration groups located in other countries. It was founded in 1926 and is located in New York, NY.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Dickinson Wright PLLC provides legal services to large corporations in over 40 different practice areas which includes automotive, banking and financial services, bankruptcy, construction, corporate, energy and sustainability, gaming, healthcare, insurance, intellectual property, labor and employment, mergers and acquisitions, municipal law & finance, private equity, real estate and taxation. The company was founded by Henry Munroe Campbell and Henry Russell in 1878 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

S&P Global Market Intelligence, Inc. provides integrated financial information and technology solutions. It provides data and analytics for global financial professionals. The firm works with different client firms, including investment banks, asset management firms, private equity firms, universities, and corporations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

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.

The Securities Investor Protection Corporation either acts as trustee or works with an independent court-appointed trustee in a missing asset case to recover funds. The statute that created SIPC provides that customers of a failed brokerage firm receive all non-negotiable securities that are already registered in their names or in the process of being registered. Recovered funds are used to replenish SIPC's reserve in the event that the reserve is tapped in the early stages of a liquidation proceeding.

Security Industry Association provides liaison between the security industry and the government. It also provides educational resources, training programs, government relations and member services. The company is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

The Columbus Foundation, Inc. operates grant making foundations. It assists donors and others in strengthening and improving community for the benefit of all of citizens. The company manages and invests charitable funds established by gifts from individuals, families, businesses and other nonprofit organizations. Columbus Foundation was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

The District of Columbia Bar provides legal services. The private company is based in Washington.

The Financial Planning Association operates as a leadership and advocacy organization. The private company is based in Denver, CO. The company was founded by Michael P. Ryan.

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation provides services for the downtrodden and homeless people. It also offers donor-advised funds. The company was founded by Ed Smith in 1978 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

State Bar of Michigan is a professional organization that provides a wide range of services to its members, including career center, employment, ethics helpline, and resources. State Bar of Michigan is based in Lansing, MI. The organization also offers legal assistance to the public, including lawyer referral service, legal aid programs, and probate information.

The Ohio State Bar Association is a professional association for those who have been admitted to the practice of law. The non-profit company is based in Columbus, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association represents nearly 65 percent of law practitioners, including paralegals and student associate members.

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.

Boston Options Exchange Group LLC provides security services transaction. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

American Red Cross, Inc. provides individual and family social services. It is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

S&P Dow Jones Indices provides index-based concepts, data, and research to the financial market. Its stock market indices are used as benchmarks and as the basis of investable products, such as exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, and structured products. The company was founded in July 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.