Rachel Neuner

Mitel (Delaware), Inc. develops and provides long distance telecommunications services. Its services include intelligent presence management, call handling, integrating applications into the desktop endpoint, MSCRM integration, and monitoring single point of contact communications. The company was founded by Steven G. Mihaylo in 1969 and is headquartered in Tempe, AZ.

Kennedy Capital Management LLC (KCM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was founded by Gerald Kennedy and Richard Sinise in 1980 as Kennedy Capital Management, Inc. In November 2022, the firm converted from “Kennedy Capital Management, Inc.”, a Missouri S corporation, to “Kennedy Capital Management LLC”, a Delaware limited liability company. They are a subsidiary of KCM Holdings, Inc. KCM manages assets for institutional and high-net-worth clients.

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. is a registered investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of KeyCorp. (NYSE: KEY). KeyBanc Capital Markets provides investment banking, commercial lending, treasury management, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity and debt underwriting and trading and syndicated finance products and services to large corporations and middle-market companies.

Allstate Investment Management Co. (AIMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is a subsidiary of Allstate Non-Insurance Holdings, Inc., which is owned by The Allstate Corp. (NYSE: ALL). AIMCO provides investment advice to pension/profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, non-domestic insurance companies, corporations and/or other business entities. The firm acts as managing member and investment manager for the Allstate Short Term Pool and as a collateral manager for various collateralized debt obligation trusts.

Edward D. Jones & Co. LP is a broker-dealer and registered investment advisor located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is a subsidiary of the Jones Financial Cos. LLLP. Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors and businesses in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom. Edward Jones registered as a broker–dealer in 1941 and as an investment adviser in 1993. The firm offers a full array of investment services. They cover stocks that perform over the long-term, focusing on US, Canadian and Western European companies with long, stable, operating histories.

Avondale Partners LLC is an independent broker/dealer headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded by Robert Shepherd and Philip Krebs in 2001. Avondale Partners provides financial advisory services as well as equity and fixed income underwriting and private placement services to public and private companies throughout the US, Canada and Europe. They focus on middle-market companies in the healthcare sector.

Huntleigh Advisors, Inc. is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was founded in 2001. Huntleigh Advisors provides investment management services on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis to high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and not-for-profit organizations.

ETF.com LLC provides news, analysis and events for exchange-traded funds. It operates different publications in the field of ETFs and index-related investments. The firm which also provides conferences and events in the ETF space is majority-owned by its managing partners. The company was founded by James Wiandt in 2001 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Stifel) is a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1890, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial service holding company. Stifel provides full-service brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals and their families, institutions and businesses, and financial advisors.

McAlister's Corp. owns and operates restaurants. It offers signature sandwiches, salads, soups, stuffed baked potatoes, wraps, desserts, and proprietary beverages. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Jackson, MS.

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. is a FINRA-registered broker/dealer headquartered in San Francisco. The firm is a subsidiary of the Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE: SCHW). They are members of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, NASDAQ and NYSE Arca, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co. is an exchange member engaged in exchange commission business other than floor activities. They also retail mutual funds and OTC corporate equity securities. In addition, the firm underwrites and/or sells corporate securities, underwrites and/or sponsors mutual funds, is a put and call broker/dealer and/or option writer and provides investment advisory services

FOCUS Brands LLC operates and franchises ice cream shoppes, bakeries, restaurants, and cafes. Its brands include Carvel, Cinnabon, Schlotzsky's, Moe's Southwest Grill, Auntie Anne's Pretzels, and McAlister's Deli. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC (WFCS) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was founded 1852 and formerly known as Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. They are a subsidiary of Wachovia Securities Financial Holdings LLC, a non-bank indirect subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC), a financial and bank holding company. Wells Fargo Advisors is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. WFCS provides investment advisory services to individuals, pension or profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates or charitable organizations, corporations or other business entities, governmental entities and educational institutions, as well as banks or thrift institutions. They also act as portfolio manager for certain wrap fee advisory programs.

Blackhawk Engagement solutions (DE), Inc. provides rebate. It offers marketing services, acquisition planning, consumer and corporate, incentives, customer retention programs, sales preparation, and credit management and finance. The company was founded on September 27, 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

St. Louis Arch Angels provides seed and early stage capital to the startup organizations. Its members mentor and coach, serve on boards, provide contacts, assist with team building, strategic planning and fundraising. The company was founded by Gilbert Bickel in January 2005 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, MO.

C Level Club LLC operates as a peer-based center for senior marketers to get personal and career success support. It operates a membership club for marketing heads with interest in sharing ideas and helping build their peer network. The company was founded by Peter Krainik in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

St. Louis Cardinals LLC operates as a baseball team in the central division of the National League of the Major League Baseball (MLB). The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Pinkberry, Inc. operates a chain of upscale frozen dessert restaurants. Its products include frozen yogurt, Greek yogurt, toppings, cone and waffle cookies. The firm operates stores in Canada, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Egypt, India, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. The company was founded by Hye-Kyu Hwang and Young Lee in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Part of PetSmart LLC, Petsmart.com, Inc. is a company that retails pet supplies online. The company is based in Pasadena, CA. Petsmart.com was acquired by PetSmart LLC on February 22, 2002 for $9.50 million.

HireLevel provides staffing services. It offers direct hire services to help companies fill full-time positions; payroll services, includes traditional outsourced payroll, reporting, tax filings and workers compensation; and employment services, such as, timekeeping, employee self-serve and employee benefits. The company was founded by Teresa Katubig in 1995 and is headquartered in Marion, IL.

Denver Angels Management LLC (Denver Angels) is a angel group firm founded in 2016 by Kenneth Monfort and Zachary Ma. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.