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Bear Stearns Asset Management Inc (Bear Stearns) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of The Bear Stearns Cos LLC founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in the US.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Voya Investment Management LLC (Voya IM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1997 and formerly known as ING Investment Management LLC. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of VIM Holdings LLC, which is ultimately owned by Voya Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VOYA), formerly known as ING U.S. Inc. Voya IM primarily provides portfolio management services to affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies utilizing a variety of investment styles. The firm also advises other insurance-related entities (e.g., reinsurance companies) as well as various types of institutional investors, such as pension plans, with respect to certain investment strategies.

The Body Shop International Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of beauty products. It produces and markets products for face, skincare, fragrance, make up, gifts, and hair-care. The company was founded by Anita L. Roddick in 1976 and is headquartered in Littlehampton, UK.

A subsidiary of Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., Mesirow Financial, Inc. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Chicago with an additional office in New York City. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research. Mesirow was founded in 1937 by Norman Mesirow.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc. (MSIM) is an investment management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1975 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS). MSIM provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services and products to institutional clients and individual investors. The firm also advises clients as to the appropriate allocation of assets among multiple separate accounts and/or investment companies or other pooled vehicles that the firm advises.

Benjamin F. Edwards & Co., Inc. (BFE) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and broker/dealer headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was founded in 2008 by Benjamin Edwards IV and Cynthia Böhme. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Benjamin Edwards, Inc. BFE provides advice to a wide variety of clients. Their services are provided through various wrap fee programs.

Greenwich Investment Management, Inc. (GIM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut. Founded in 1999, GIM provides tax-exempt bond strategy along with dividend-focused stock portfolio management to a sophisticated clientele — one that includes high-net-worth individuals and their families, financial executives, corporate directors, entrepreneurs and charitable institutions.

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.

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc. is an American company that provides an array of industry data prepared by NAREIT staff and other outside sources. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company specializes in REITs, or real estate investment trusts, which are companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Most REITs trade on major stock exchanges, and they offer a number of benefits to investors. Steven A. Wechsler has been the CEO of the company since 1997.

Barclays Bank Delaware operates as a state chartered commercial bank. It provides credit card issuing services. The firm issues visa and mastercard credit cards, specializing in private label cards. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Ranger International, Inc. is an American company that specializes in creating custom banners, flags, and signs. The private company works with clients to design and produce high-quality products that meet their specific needs.

Hilltop Securities, Inc. (dba HilltopSecurities) is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded in 1946 as Southwest Securities, Inc. and they a subsidiary of Hilltop Securities Holdings LLC. Hilltop Securities provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients.

The Northern Trust Co. provides investment management, asset, fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

New Vernon Wealth Management LLC (NV-WM) is an independent SEC-registered wealth management firm headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2013 and is the successor to SF Investment Advisor. NV-WM provides investment advice to individuals, family offices, and institutional investors.

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is a global rating agency and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by John Knowles in 1913 as Fitch Publishing Co. They are a subsidiary of Fitch Group, Inc., ultimately owned by The Hearst Family Trust. Fitch Ratings seeks to provide independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data to the world's credit markets. Their approach is based on a foundation of local market experience that covers capital markets in over 150 countries. The firm's ratings analysis and rating decisions are based on established criteria, methodologies and ratings definitions which they apply in a consistent manner. Fitch Ratings provides coverage of the following markets: Economics, Banks, Insurance, Sovereigns, Corporates, Structured Finance, Public Finance – International, Public Finance – US, Infrastructure & Project, and Finance.

Baker & Hostetler LLP is engaged in the provision of legal services. Its practice areas include business, distribution and franchise, employee benefits, employment, energy industry, global practices, government contracts, green business and sustainability, healthcare industry, hedge fund, hospitality industry, international trade, legislative and regulatory, litigation, media law, privacy and data protection, private wealth, real estate, sports and entertainment, and tax. The company was founded by Newton D. Baker, Joseph C. Hostetler and Thomas L. Sidlo on January 1, 1916 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Polsinelli PC provides legal advisory services. The firm's practice areas include business, litigation, financial services, and real estate. It offers antitrust, corporate and transactional, government contracts, intellectual property, labor, employment and technology services. The firm serves construction, energy and utilities, environmental and natural resources, food and agricultural and healthcare industries. The company was founded by James A. Polsinelli in 1972 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Dolan McEniry Capital Management LLC (Dolan McEniry) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded as Dolan Capital Management LLC by Daniel D. Dolan, Jr. in 1997. Roger S. McEniry joined the firm as a Managing Member in April 2001 and the firm name was changed to Dolan McEniry Capital Management LLC in the first quarter of 2003. Dolan McEniry manages assets for foundations, endowments, public pensions, Taft-Hartley accounts, corporations, sovereign nations, high net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, wrap clients and pooled-investment vehicles. They also provide sub-advisory services to private funds.

2econd Stage Theatre produces an adventurous range of premieres, musicals, bold new interpretations of contemporary plays and unique theatrical experiences. The company was founded by Carole Rothman and Robyn Goodman in 1979 and is headquartered in New York, NY.