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Brandes Investment Partners LP (Brandes) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in La Jolla, California. The firm was founded by Charles H. Brandes in 1974 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brandes Worldwide Holdings LP. Brandes manages global equity and fixed-income assets for clients worldwide.

Part of Silvergate Capital Corp., Silvergate Bank is a leading bank for innovative businesses in fintech and cryptocurrency. The company was founded in 1996 by Derek J. Eisele and is based in La Jolla, CA. Silvergate Bank has been serving innovators for over 25 years and is known for its expertise in providing banking solutions to the fintech and cryptocurrency industries.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Shearman & Sterling LLP provides legal services. It specializes in appellate litigations, capital markets, corporate governance, environmental, finance, international arbitration, investment funds, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, privatization, real estate, and tax. The company was founded by Thomas Shearman in 1873 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Memorial Health Services, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of hospitals. It offers heart and vascular, cancer, women, joint replacement, breast, stroke, pediatric, primary, urgent, spinal, digestive and surgical care, weight-loss surgery, blood donation, and imaging and rediology. The company was founded in 1907 and is headquartered in Fountain Valley, CA.

American Public Works Association is an organization that supports professionals in public works and infrastructure through advocacy, education, and member engagement. The non-profit company is based in Kansas City, MO and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to advance the quality of life for all. The company provides a platform for public works stories and news from thousands of sources.

American Concrete Institute operates as an institute for the development of consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational and training programs and certification programs. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI.

BWE, Inc. provides engineering and design services. Its services include structural and civil engineering, surveying and land planning. The firm has offices in San Diego and Las Vegas. BWE was founded by Robert K. Burkett in 1971 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Neil, Dymott, Frank, Mcfall & Trexler provides legal services. Its practice areas include administrative, appellate, bad faith, business, catastrophic personal injury, class action, construction, elder abuse, employment and environmental. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

RECON Environmental, Inc. provides environmental consulting services. Its services include conservation planning, habitat restoration, noise analysis, and air quality assessment for project planning and land development projects. The firm also provides architectural investigation services used to preserve cultural and biological resources including historic sites and endangered species. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Sacramento, California. Founded in 1932, the firm has long been at the forefront of shareholder activism in the US. CalPERS provides retirement and health benefit services to private individuals and employers, specifically active, inactive and retired employees of California state and local public agencies. They routinely put pressure on companies to achieve better corporate performance corporate governance.

Ergo Works, Inc. operates as a full service ergonomics company. Its services include remote and on-site workstations evaluation, on-site installations, ergonomics workshop training, office space planning, and custom chair fittings. It also offers keyboards and mice; keyboard trays and arms; monitor accessories; workstation accessories; headsets; tables and chairs; smartphone and travel; and lab, health and education products. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

The American Society of Civil Engineers, founded in 1852, is the oldest national engineering society in America. The non-profit company is based in Reston, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. With over 150,000 members worldwide, the organization advocates for sustainable and resilient practices to maintain and modernize the nation's infrastructure. The company also works to increase investment in infrastructure and improve engineering knowledge and competency. The society's Civil Engineering Landmark Program recognizes historically significant civil engineering projects, structures, and sites.

The Association of Life Insurance Counsel provides legal services. The non-profit company is based in Noblesville, IN.

O'Melveny & Myers LLP provides legal services. Its practice areas include labor and employment, litigation, tax, and transactions. The firm serves high-tech companies in the areas of legal advice related to software licensing, intellectual property, and venture capital investments. The company was founded by Henry William O'Melveny in 1885 and is headquartered in Los Angeles. CA.

Pacific Life Insurance Co. provides insurance products and service. It offers annuities, mutual funds to individuals, businesses and pension plans. The company was founded on May 9th 1868 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Pacific Life Fund Advisors LLC (PLFA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The firm was founded by Brian Robertson in 2007 and they are a direct subsidiary of Pacific Life Insurance Co., an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Pacific Mutual Holding Co. PLFA provides discretionary investment advisory services to US open-ended mutual funds and a private investment fund.

Pacific Life & Annuity Co. provides life insurance, annuities, structured settlement annuities and other investment products and services for individuals and businesses. It also offers wealth preservation, retirement income, income for life, investment products and services, mutual funds, annuities, life insurance, financial protection, and wealth accumulation. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

WAXIE Sanitary Supply provides laborsaving cleaning solutions. The company's products include floor cleaners, plastic can liners, waste receptacles, disinfectant, and skin care products . The company was established in 1945 by Morris Wax and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Founded in 1986, Girard Securities, Inc. is a broker-dealer located in San Diego, California. The firm is a subsidiary of RCS Capital Holdings LLC and their ultimate parent is RCS Capital Corp. (NYSE: RCAP). Girard Securities specializes in institutional and retail sales, financial planning, fixed-income investments and municipal bond underwriting. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research.

TD Ameritrade, Inc. is an investment brokerage firm headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. They are a subsidiary of TD Ameritrade Online Holdings Corp., ultimately owned by The Charles Schwab Corp. (NYSE: SCHW). The firm was founded in 1975 and provides online brokerage services to their clients. Customers can manage their investment portfolios via the Internet as well as through personal digital assistants, wireless phone services and interactive voice recognition systems.

Part of LPL Financial Holdings, Inc., WS Griffith Securities, Inc. provides investment brokerage services. The company is based in Enfield, CT. WS Griffith Securities was acquired by LPL Financial LLC from The Nassau Cos. of New York, Inc. on March 23, 2004.

Oregon State Banking provides banking services. The American company was founded by Neil D. Grossnicklaus.

Part of Oregon Bancorp, Inc., Willamette Valley Bank is a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Salem, OR. The CEO of the company is Ryan Dempster.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Mental Health Systems, Inc. provides mental health and drug and alcohol rehabilitation services. It improves the lives of individuals, families and communities facing substance abuse and behavioral health challenges. The firm services address behavioral health issues through a broad range of prevention, early intervention, integrated treatment, diversion and vocational programs. The company was founded in 1978 by William R. Mead and and Bill Eastwood and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Part of ChargePoint Technology Ltd., Terracon Corp. is a company that designs, develops, and manufactures single-use products and accessories for mixing, transferring, and storing fluids in the biopharma and life science markets. The company is based in Franklin, MA. The company was founded in 1976. Terracon was acquired by ChargePoint Technology Ltd. on January 05, 2022.