Amanda Parker

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.

Deerfield Management Co. LP (Deerfield) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Peter Drake in 1994. They are wholly owned by James E. Flynn and are controlled by its general partner, Flynn Management LLC. Deerfield provides discretionary investment management services in the healthcare sector to domestic and offshore private pooled investment vehicles and their related alternative investment vehicles.

PNC Bank, NA (Investment Management) (PNC-IM) is the asset management division of PNC Bank, NA, a banking company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is ultimately held by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC-IM manages assets for institutions and high-net worth individuals and provides tailored investments, wealth planning, trust and estate administration and private banking to high-net-worth families and individuals.

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.

Purple Wave, Inc. operates online assets auction services. The company specializes in sales of agriculture, construction, industrial and government assets. Purple Wave was founded by Aaron McKee and Suzy McKee in October 2000 and is headquartered in Manhattan, KS.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

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.

Prairie Capital Management LLC (PCM) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm was founded in 1995 and was acquired by UMB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: UMBF) in 2010. PCM provides wealth management and investment consulting services to high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals, family offices, foundations, endowments, and other institutions across the US through offices in the Kansas City, Chicago and Dallas metropolitan areas.

Innovation Works, Inc. (Innovation Works) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Ben Franklin Technology Partners founded in 1988. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH develops and manufactures lithography optics solutions and nanotechnology systems. It offers semiconductor equipment and lithography optics for wafer steppers and scanners. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany.

The American Institute of Baking is a non-profit organization which provides education and research services for bakers and food processors. It offers baking applications, foundations, and specializations; food defense, building and equipment design, GMP and sanitation training, distance learning, online training, and food labeling training. The organization was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Manhattan, KS.

Cohen Esrey is a property management company that specializes in multi-family apartment investments. The private company is based in Merriam, a city suburb in Kansas City, MO, and has subsidiaries in 22 states across the United States. Cohen Esrey has operated more than 78,000 apartment units in 600+ properties located in more than 250 cities and towns. The company has decades of experience in managing properties to ensure the protection and enhancement of their investors' capital. The company provides rewarding opportunities for their investors, team members, residents, and other stakeholders that empower them to thrive. R Lee Harris has been the CEO of the company since 1975.

Brown Brothers Harriman Capital Partners (BBH Capital Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (Alternative Investments Group) founded in 1997. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Harbin Institute of Technology provides educational services. Its offers various courses through its different schools such as architecture, astronautics, chemical engineering and technology, civil engineering, computer science and technology, economy and management, electrical engineering and automation, electronics and information engineering, energy science and engineering, food science, foreign language, humanities and social sciences, law, materials science and engineering, mechatronics engineering, transportation science and engineering, science, software, new media and arts, and life science and technology. The company was founded in 1920 and is headquartered in Harbin, China.

Hoosiers Wellness & Sports engages in the planning, development and management of sports clubs. It also provides sports training, sports event operations and management of physical fitness facilities. The company was founded on September 8, 1978 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Part of Northeast Kansas Bancshares, Inc., Kendall State Bank is a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Valley Falls, KS.

Tecum Capital Management Inc (Tecum capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Wexford, Pennsylvania.

Clear Creek Financial Management LLC (Clear Creek) is an independent, trust-based wealth management ?rm headquartered in Silverdale, Washington. The firm was founded by Ben Warren in 2014. Clear Creek provides investment management and strategic wealth planning to individuals, families, and businesses.

Deerfield Management Co. LP (Private Equity) (Deerfield) is a private equity subsidiary of Deerfield Management Co. LP founded in 1994. The firm is headquartered in the New York.

The World Bank (Research) (World Bank-Research) is the investment research division of The World Bank, an international financial institution headquartered in Washington, DC. It provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. World Bank-Research provides research to developing nations to aid economic advancement.

UPMC Enterprises (UPMC Enterprises) is a venture capital subsidiary of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Credit Suisse Group AG /US/ engages in the provision of financial solutions. It offers services for private banking, investment banking, and asset management. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Melius Research LLC provides investment research. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded in 2017 by Rob Wertheimer, Christine Collins, Liz Davis. The CEO is Scott Reed Davis.

Ten Oaks Group (Ten Oaks Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2020 by Matt Magan and Mike Hahn. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

ITsavvy LLC provides computer hardware, software and related installation and support services to businesses. Its services include virtual demo lab, configuration and depot lab, architecture, implementation, problem remediation, hardware repair services, asset management and warranty services. The company was founded by Michael A. Theriault and Christopher Kurpeikis in April 2004 and is headquartered in Addison, IL.

Ad Astra Recovery Services, Inc. specializes in the collection of delinquent consumer loan receivables. It offers nationwide coverage, online access to accounts, increase bottom line, and superior customer service. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Wichita, KS.