Kyle Goshert

Advisory Research, Inc. (ARI) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by David Heller in 1974 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ostara, Inc. They provide discretionary investment management services to institutional and high-net-worth clients through separately managed accounts, unregistered pooled investment vehicles, and model-based accounts.

Connecticut Innovations, Inc (CI) is venture capital firm founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in Rocky Hill, Connecticut.

Founded in 1999, Credit Suisse Asset Management LLC (CSAM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS), a publicly owned foreign bank holding company based in Switzerland.

Select Equity Group LP (SEG) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was originally founded in 1990 as Select Equity Group, Inc. (SEGI). In 2013, SEG was formed in connection with the merger of SEGI and its affiliate, Select Offshore Advisors LLC, into a single employee-owned investment advisory entity. The firm is a subsidiary of Select Equity Partners LP. SEG provides investment management services to individual and private fund clients, and sub-advisory services to certain UCITS sub-funds, Collective Investment Trusts (COLs) and registered investment companies (1940 Act Funds).

Allspring Global Investments LLC (Allspring) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to November 2021, the firm was known as Wells Capital Management, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Allspring provides investment management services to mutual funds, private funds, offshore funds, collective investment trusts (CITs), pooled vehicles and client accounts.

Cantor Fitzgerald Securities (CFS) is a financial services provider headquartered in New York City and was founded in 1945. They are a subsidiary of Cantor Fitzgerald LP and their ultimate parent is CF Group Management, Inc. CFS offers an array of financial products and services in the equity and fixed-income capital markets. The firm provides sales and trading, investment banking, asset management, market commentary and market data.

Neuberger Berman BD LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. It is directly owned by Neuberger Berman Investment Advisers LLC, which is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Neuberger Berman Group LLC, which is owned by NBSH Acquisition LLC. The firm traces their origin back to the 1939 founding of Neuberger & Berman, its predecessor firm. In 1950, Neuberger Berman became one of the first firms to offer a no-load mutual fund to individual investors. Neuberger Berman BD manages a range of equity, fixed income, private equity and hedge fund strategies on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors worldwide.

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.

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.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients.

Maranon Capital LP (Maranon Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Tom Gregory and Ian Larkin. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Revision Military Ltd. develops, manufactures, and distributes purpose-built protective soldier equipment for military use. It offers head systems, eyewear, power, and comms systems. The company was founded by Jonathan Blanshay in 2001 and is headquartered in Essex Junction, VT.

US Minerals, Inc. manufactures abrasive products. The firm’s products include coal slag roofing granules, iron silicate roofing, coal slag abrasives, iron silicate, mineral fillers and specialty abrasives. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Tinley Park, IL.

KPMG Capital Ltd. (KPMG Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Arlon Group LLC operates as a food and agriculture investment firm. It provides investment across the entire food supply chain. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Peak Rock Capital LLC (Peak Rock Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Palladium Equity Partners Advisor LLC is a Private Equity firm founded in 1997 by Marcos A. Rodriguez and Robert J. Lanigan. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Quirch Foods LLC engages in the distribution and export of meat and seafood products. Its products include seafood, poultry, pork, retail ready and offers deli service. The firm offers products under the brands including Panamei Seafood, Chiquita, and Kikiriquirch Chicken. The company was founded by Guillermo Qurich, Sr., Eduardo Qurich, and Guillermo Qurich, Jr. in 1967 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Anheuser-Busch Inbev Services LLC functions as an alternative investment manager.

Lincoln International LLC provides investment banking services. It specializes in strategic advisory services including sell-side mergers and acquisitions, buy-side mergers and acquisitions, debt advisory, growth equity, special situations, valuations and opinions and pensions advisory services. The firm offers capital raising, mergers and acquisitions support, and other corporate finance services. It provides their clients with industry knowledge and access to a comprehensive range of buyers, sellers, and investors. The company was founded in 1996 by Lawrence J. Lawson and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Fora Financial LLC provides working capital solutions to small businesses. It offers extensive funding solutions to small businesses across a variety of industries which include manufacturing, medical, retail, transportation and construction. The company was founded by Jared D. Feldman and Daniel B. Smith in June 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Skinny Mixes LLC is a distributor and marketer of low-calorie beverage options. Its products include cocktail mixes, sugar free coffee , Margarita, Cosmo, Pina Colada, Mojito, Appletini, and the newest, Peach Bellini mixes and syrups. The company was founded by Jordan Engelhardt and is headquartered in Clearwater, FL.

Manitowoc Tool & Machining LLC is a reputable industry leader in the USA, providing high-quality components and equipment for the food production industry. The company is based in Manitowoc, WI, and has subsidiaries in the United States. Manitowoc Tool & Machining was founded in 1995 and has over 357,500 square feet of temperature-controlled space housing state-of-the-art machining equipment. The company offers precision component CNC machining for various industries, including aerospace, defense, energy, mining, construction, agriculture, food production, marine, medical, and other markets. The company specializes in machining stainless steel, prototype machining, and top contract manufacturing services. The company also manufactures an array of parts for the marine industry, including gears, engine casings, motor flanges and mounts, impellers, and rudders. The company has acquired ISO 9001:2015 certification and offers CNC machining, production machining, special machining, engineering services, stamping, stamping dies, and complete fabrication.

Goodwest Industries, Inc. provides foodservice dispensing solutions. It offers dispensing solutions and beverage solutions. The firm products include coffee creamer, coffee creamer dispensers, iced coffee and iced coffee dispensers. The company was founded by Bill Goodwin and Jim West in 1994 and is headquartered in Douglassville, PA.

Spice World, Inc. supplies and distributes fresh garlic and spices. It offers garlic, shallor, ginger and specilaty spices including basil leaves, celery salt, chilli powder, dill weed, ginger root, whole red pepper and whole thyme. The company was founded by Andrew P. Caneza in 1949 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Chicago Growth Partners LLC (Chicago Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Robert Blank, David Chandle, Arda Minocherhomjee and Timothy Murray. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Covenant Venture Capital LLC (Covenant Venture Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Conway MacKenzie, Inc. provides management consulting and financial advisory services. The company was founded by Don MacKenzie in 1987 and is headquartered in Birmingham, MI.

KPMG US LLP operates as an audit, tax, and advisory firm. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Frontenac Co. LLC (Frontenac) is a private equity firm founded in 1971. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Microprecision LLC manufactures precision machined and injection molded parts. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Delavan, WI.

Merit Capital Partners (Merit Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1993. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Engendren Corp. manufactures custom-designed cooling solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and end-users of internal combustion engines. The firm provides an array of heat transfer systems including radiators, air coolers, oil coolers, heat exchangers, cooling system packages and accessories. It also engages in the fabrication and sale of integrated steel, aluminum components, and assemblies. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Oppenheimer & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Oppenheimer-Broker) is the global full-service brokerage division of Oppenheimer & Co., Inc., an investment boutique headquartered in New York City with additional offices nationwide. Founded in 1975, the firm is owned directly by Viner Finance Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (NYSE: OPY). Oppenheimer-Broker offers a full array of brokerage services to retail, institutional, and corporate clients.