Robert Rice

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.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital offers healthcare services. Its services include surgery, corporate health, nephrology, dermatology, cardiology, hepatology, vascular care, emergency care, and ambulatory care. The company was founded in 1771 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Portable Multimedia Ltd. engages in the manufacture of portable entertainment systems. Its products include dash cams, digital audio broadcasting adapters, and DVD players. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Woking, the United Kingdom.

Bragg Financial Advisors, Inc. (Bragg) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm was founded by J. Frank Bragg, Jr. in 1964. Bragg provides advisory services to individuals, investment companies which includes mutual funds, pension and profit-sharing plans and charitable organizations.

Lazard Asset Management LLC (LAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1970 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lazard Frères & Co. LLC, ultimately held by Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ). LAM manages investment portfolios and provides investment advice to institutional and individual investors around the world.

Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP provides legal services. The firm's practice areas encompasses corporate, executive compensation and benefits, international business, litigation, pro bono, tax, and trusts and estates. Its lawyers and associates' training focus on addressing and handling clients' legal issues, business transaction, and disputes. The company was founded in 1819 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Bank of America Corp., Merrill Lynch Capital Partners, Inc. is a security brokers & dealers. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Jim J. Burke, Stephen M. McLean.

Nomura Securities International, Inc. (NSI) is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1969. The firm is a division of Nomura Holding America, Inc. and their ultimate parent is Nomura Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NMR, TYO: 8604, AMS: 8604). NSI provides securities brokerage services, as well as asset management, domestic retail, global markets, global investment banking and global merchant banking services. The firm's fixed-income business consists of bond sales and trading, origination and product supply for securitization deals and real estate-focused asset finance operations (in cooperation with Investment Banking). In the equity markets, NSI offers sales and trading of domestic and foreign stocks on a global basis, primarily for institutional investors.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

ShadowDragon LLC provides cyber investigative resources and training for private companies, intelligence gathering professionals, law enforcement, and government. The company is based in Cheyenne, WY. The US-based company delivers open source intelligence (OSINT) from over 200 networks, including social media platforms, chat rooms, forums, historical datasets, and the dark web. The company monitors malware history, data breach dumps, and other areas for active cyber threats. These data collection and analytic tools help defend against malicious acts in the digital and physical world.

MC Sign LLC engages in the manufacturing, sales and installation of signage. Its solutions include sign manufacturing, site surveys, graphic design, sign installation, value engineering, sign conversions and rebranding, removal of existing signage and fascia restoration, retrofits and upgrades, and program management. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Mentor, OH.

Sheet Music Plus LLC operates as an online music store. The firm offers sheet music, with delivery and trained musicians offering customer service. It features all styles of music, for every talent level and instrument. The company was founded by Nicholas Babchuk in 1996 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

Gorilla Logic LLC engages in the provision of software development and consulting services. It specializes in enterprise-scale mobile, web, and cloud applications. The company was founded by Stuart Stern and Ed Schwarz in 2002 and is headquartered in Broomfield, CO.

Defy Security LLC provides information technology and services. It offers security architecture design, identity, access management, risk and compliance. The company was founded by Justin Domachowski and Paul Giorgi in 2017 and is headquartered in Canonsburg, PA.

Cytracom LLC engages in the provision of cloud-based voice and messaging solutions. Its products include business phone system, Cytracom apps, business messaging and Iive. The company was founded by Zane Conkle and Ben Booth in 2008 and is headquartered in Allen, TX.

Waterfall Asset Management LLC (Waterfall) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and global alternative investment manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was co-founded by Tom Capasse and Jack Ross in 2005. Waterfall provides investment advice to private investment funds and other clients, which are generally insurance companies, state, municipal or corporate pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, or other institutional investors.

Optiv, Inc. provides end-to-end cyber security solutions. The company was founded on October 23, 2014 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Bowdoin College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1794. It is located in Brunswick, ME.

Founded in 1985, NatWest Markets Securities, Inc. is a financial services and brokerage firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm is a subsidiary of RBS Holdings USA, Inc. and their ultimate parent is the Royal Bank of Scotland Plc (LSE: RBS). The firm was formerly known as RBS Securities, Inc., RBS Greenwich Capital, and Greenwich Capital Markets, Inc. NatWest is an institutional fixed-income firm that provides a full range of debt capital markets services to both those seeking to raise capital and those seeking to invest it. The firm is an industry leader in the U.S. Treasury, agency and MBS markets and in providing real estate and asset-backed financing to their clients. NatWest also provides futures brokerage services and trade strategies to select clients.

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.

Inpatient Medical Services, Inc. provides hospitalist and post-acute care physician services including transitional and complex care management. It offers hospitalist and nocturnist programs, transitional care, orthopedic collaboration and surgical clearance, emergent consultation, co-medical management, and pre-admission testing services. The company was founded by Craig Stevens, Paul T. Pennza, Michael N. Huber, John Shin, Robert J. Schaal, and Greg Ferner and is headquartered in Fairlawn, OH.