John Dalton

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Founded in 1997, Imperial Capital LLC is a full-service investment banking firm and broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles. The firm is a subsidiary of Imperial Capital Group LLC and their ultimate parent is Imperial Capital Group Holdings LLC. Imperial Capital offers a range of proprietary products and services to institutional investors, middle-market companies and private equity firms. The firm provides institutional clients research and sales and trading of high yield and distressed debt securities, bank debt, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, and equities. They also provide middle-market companies and financial sponsors with capital markets, M&A, capital structure, restructuring and recapitalization advisory services. For their institutional clients, Imperial Capital offers a variety of research products including bank debt, investment grade debt, high yield, distressed and special situations, convertibles and busted convertibles, equities, preferred securities and industry analysis. Imperial Capital's research focuses on the following sectors: aerospace, defense and government services; airlines/transportation; business services; clean energy; consumer; energy; financial services; gaming and leisure; general industrials; healthcare; homebuilding and real estate; media and telecommunications; security and homeland security; and technology.

The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, also known as aicpa® & cima®, is a global organization with 689,000 members, students, and professionals. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The British company advocates for the accounting and finance profession, as well as the public interest and business sustainability. Andrew Harding has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Plastiq, Inc. provides electronic payments for big purchases. It enables cardholders to make payments for tuition, cars, tax, boats, rent, and real estate. The company enables selecting card payments in North America. Plastiq was founded by Daniel J. Choi and Eliot L. Buchanan in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

CIBC World Markets, Inc. is a full-service Canadian brokerage and investment banking firm headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. The firm was founded in 1961 and is a subsidiary of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSE, NYSE: CM). CIBC World Markets provides alternative investment managers with premier prime brokerage that brings together trade execution, reporting, research and capital introduction with a view to enhancing efficiencies and profitability.

Part of TREES Corp. (Colorado), Trees Colorado LLC is a company that produces cannabis products. The company is based in Denver, CO. The CEO of the company is Adam Lawrence Hershey.

Shore Ventures III LP invests in early to late-stage companies located in the United States. It provides equity financing for a diverse pool of business sectors including commercial services and energy minerals.

Shore Ventures II LP invests in early to late stage companies located in the United States. It typically provides equity financing for a diverse pool of business sectors including commercial services and energy minerals.

Shore Ventures I LP invests in early to late-stage companies located in the United States. It typically provides equity in the early rounds of financing and growth transactions for a diverse pool of businesses.

United Talent Agency, Inc. a talent and entertainment company. The firm offers actors, producers, directors, writers, musicians, models, composers, and corporations in the film, television, and media sectors. It operates through the following divisions: Book, Music, Digital Media, Alternative, and Primetime Television and Entertainment Marketing. The company was founded by Jeremy Zimmer, Peter Benedek and James Berkus in 1991 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA.

Tradex Global Advisors LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Greenwich, CT. The company was founded by Michael Beattie, Richard Travia.

Arnott Capital Opportunities GP LLC provides investment services. The private company is based in Hartford, CT and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Tradex Global Advisory Services LLC provides investment management services. The private company is based in Greenwich, CT. The company was founded by Richard Travia.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Hershey Management (Hershey Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Adam Lawrence Hershey. The firm is headquartered in New York.

E*Trade Bank provides banking services. It is the wholly-owned subsidiary of E*TRADE Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Solera National Bank operates as a commercial bank. The frim serves medium-sized businesses, professionals, consumers, foundations and non-profit organizations. The company was founded by Steve D. Gutterman in September 2006 and is headquartered in Lakewood, CO.

Harvest Enterprises, Inc. cultivates medical marijuana. It specializes in treating terminal cancer, AIDS, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and debilitating or chronic pain. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

PayAnywhere LLC provides mobile payments system. The company was founded by Marc Gardner and is headquartered in Troy, MI.

Spherion Staffing LLC engages in the provision of staffing and recruiting services. The company was founded by Leroy Dettman in 1946 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.