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Fifth Third Bank engages in the provision of banking services. It offers personal, business, and commercial banking services. The company was founded on June 17, 1858 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

Community Trust & Investment Co. (CTIC) is an investment management firm headquartered in Pikeville, Kentucky. Formerly known as Trust Co. of Kentucky, the firm is a subsidiary of Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTBI). CTIC is comprised of two business units, Wealth and Trust Management (WTM) and Community Trust Financial Services (CTFS). WTM offers disciplined investment management that is consistent with client objectives. CTFS is the retail investment and insurance division.

VIDA Diagnostics, Inc. engages in the production and sale of diagnostic software solutions. The firm?s products help for early detection, evaluation, and treatment of pulmonary diseases including COPD (emphysema, chronic bronchitis), lung cancer, and asthma. The company was founded by Eric Hoffman, Milan Sonka, Joseph Reinhardt, and Geoffrey McLennan in 2004 and is headquartered in Coralville, IA.

Prairie Pharms LLC produces human health products through the use of small molecule plant extracts. The company is headquartered in Nora Springs, IA.

Higher Learning Technologies, Inc. provides learning application and platform. It offers mobile learning solutions and creates customized digital test preparation programs solutions that help students study on-the-go for college admissions tests, classroom courses, professional certifications, and licensure exams. The firm delivers learning content transforming mobile devices into learning engines. The company was founded by Alec Whitters, Adam Keune, and Ben O'Connor in 2012 and is headquartered in Coralville, IA.

Principal Global Investors LLC, dba Principal Asset Management (Principal AM), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Principal Global Investors Holding Co. (US) LLC and their ultimate parent is Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFG). Principal AM provides investment advisory services to institutional investors and individuals on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

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.

First Analysis Corp (First Analysis) is a venture capital firm founded in 1981 by Francis Oliver Nicklin. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

University of Miami (Florida) is a private research university with students from around the world that is focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond. The university was founded in 1925 and it is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Citigroup Private Bank is the private banking subsidiary of Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm serves worldly and wealthy individuals and their families with a customized private banking service that crosses borders. They also provide services to professional investors, family offices, and lawyers and law firms.

The American Academy of Actuaries provides leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues to assist public policymakers on all levels. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries credentialed by one or more of the five U.S.-based actuarial organizations.

LFE Capital LLC (LFE Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Leslie Frecon. The firm is headquartered in Naples, Florida.

FoodChain ID Group, Inc. engages in the provision of testing and certification services for food and agricultural products. It also offers inspection and consulting services. The company was founded by John Fagan in 1996 and is headquartered in Fairfield, IA.

Stine Seed Co. supplies and distributes variety of seeds. It provides corn and soybeans seeds. The firm also engages in various research works such as aerosol beam injector, genetics and biotech laboratory, and corn and soybean breeding program. The company was founded by Harry H. Stine in 1964 and is headquartered in Adel, IA.

IPG - Industry People Group, Inc. offers cloud-based talent management software and services. It offers applicant tracking system, compensation management, and performance management. The company was founded by Marc Sampson in 1997 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

The Lloyd Group Ltd. operates floor covering stores. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC

The Hilb Group LLC engages in the provision of insurance brokerage services. The firm offers specialty programs, employee benefits, commercial lines, and personal insurance solutions. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Part of Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc., Kentucky Bank is a banking institution that offers services for individuals, businesses, and communities. Kentucky Bank is based in Paris, KY, and Louis Prichard has been the CEO of the company since 2003. The company's focus is on helping clients achieve their financial goals both presently and in the future.

Dwolla, Inc. operates an online and mobile payments network. Its users can use the technology to send, request and accept money from anyone else, and transactions can be conducted through email, mobile devices and social media. The firm's products include bank transfer, ACH transfer API, dashboard and administration and instant account verification. The company was founded by Ben Milne and Shane Neuerburg on December 1, 2010 and is headquartered in Des Moines, IA.

Next Level Ventures LLC (Next Level Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Craig Ibsen. The firm is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa.

Wellbeats, Inc. manufactures and sells fitness video technology products. It offers kiosks that provide access to group fitness classes online to the users of fitness studios. It offers vitual solutions, classes and channels, workout plans and fit tests. The firm serves the health clubs, corporate wellness centers, hotels, military bases, and senior care centers. The company was founded by David Kraai and Sara Jespersen in 2008 and is headquartered in Maple Grove, MN.

U.S. Bank NA (Cincinnati Ohio Investment Management) (USB-IM) is the investment management division of U.S. Bank NA, a commercial bank headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is ultimately held by the US Bancorp (NYSE: USB). USB-IM provides tailored investment management services to individuals and institutional investors.