Matthew Yale

Cowen & Co. LLC is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Cowen Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSE: TD) in Canada. Cowen & Co. offers industry-focused investment banking for growth-oriented companies, domain knowledge-driven research and a sales and trading platform for institutional investors. Their institutional sales and trading business serves both equity and fixed-income clients. Sales and trading execution platform is structured around the following key verticals: (1) healthcare (2) technology, telecommunications and media (TMT) (3) REITs and financials (4) aerospace and defense (5) consumer and (6) alternative energy.

Phalanx Trading LLC is a private company based in Topsfield, MA. Phalanx Trading LLC was founded by Brian Woodland.

Grosvenor Registered Multi Strategy Fund Ti 1 LLC specializes in aviation, capital, energy management, healthcare, lighting, power and water, oil and gas, and transportation. The company was founded by David Bruce Small and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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.

Rasmussen College, Inc. operates as a college and university. The company is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

The American Library Association (ALA) is a national organization that provides resources to inspire library and information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. The organization is based in the United States, and it serves academic, public, school, government, and special libraries. The ALA has been advocating for the profession and the library's role in enhancing learning and ensuring access to information for over 140 years. The ALA is currently seeking proposals for its annual research forum, which will be held virtually in mid-to-late June 2023.

The Securities Investor Protection Corporation either acts as trustee or works with an independent court-appointed trustee in a missing asset case to recover funds. The statute that created SIPC provides that customers of a failed brokerage firm receive all non-negotiable securities that are already registered in their names or in the process of being registered. Recovered funds are used to replenish SIPC's reserve in the event that the reserve is tapped in the early stages of a liquidation proceeding.

The Chicago Board of Education operates as a local school board. It establishes policies, standards, goals and initiatives to ensure accountability and provide a high quality, world-class education. The company was founded in 1840 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization that represents over 1,000 member companies in various industries. The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is based in Chicago, IL, and represents businesses from all industries. The members collectively employ 400,000 employees and generate $24 billion in revenue. The chamber combines the power of membership with its legacy of leadership and business advocacy to drive a dynamic economy. The organization offers extensive benefits and opportunities for members at every level, including networking, professional development, and business advocacy.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is an international service organization founded in 1908 by nine African-American college students at Howard University. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization has grown to over 300,000 members in more than 1,000 graduate and undergraduate chapters worldwide. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is committed to lifelong personal and professional development of its members and advocating for social change that results in equality and equity for all citizens of the world. Glenda Baskin Glover has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

The National Research Council provides science, technology and health policy consulting and advice. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. engages in the provision of securities regulation, complementary compliance, and technology-based services. Its services include writing and enforcing rules governing the activities of securities firms with brokers, examining firms for compliance with those rules, fostering market transparency, and educating investors. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics is an organization that advocates for reforms to enhance the educational aspect of college sports. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The commission aims to support and strengthen the educational mission of college sports.

The Poetry Foundation operates as a poetry promoting firm and provides publishing services. The company was founded by Harriet Monroe in 1912 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ithaka Harbors, Inc. provides education services. It serves scholars, researchers and students by providing the content, tools, and services needed to preserve the scholarly record and to advance research and teaching in sustainable ways. The company was founded by Kevin Guthrie in 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Network 2000 LLC develops and modifies computer software and packaging. Its services include technology planning, service and help desk, desktop support and field operations, integration services, hosted solutions and asset management. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI.

Ryan Specialty Group LLC engages in the provision of brokerage, underwriting and insurance services. Its products and services include allied healthcare, alternative energy, commercial property, cargo, distribution and claim management, oil and gas exploration, tax insurance and wind and earthquake buybacks. The firm offers property, casualty, transportation and professional liability risks. The company was founded by Patrick G. Ryan, Sr. in 2010 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Essex Private Wealth Management LLC (Essex Private) is a SEC-registered investment adviser and wealth management firm headquartered in Topsfield, Massachusetts. Formerly known as Phalanx Wealth Management LLC, the firm was founded by Brian A. Woodland in 2009 and is owned by Huntwicke Capital Group, Inc. Essex Private provides a comprehensive set of wealth management services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans and charitable organizations.

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art was founded by George Lucas, a philanthropist and filmmaker, and his wife Mellody Hobson, the co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments. The museum is based in San Francisco, CA. The museum is dedicated to the art of storytelling and features a collection of narrative art from around the world.

Walker Partners LLC provides engineering and surveying services. It uses software, techniques, and equipment to provide clients with their solutions. The company was founded by George E. Walker in 2004 and is headquartered in Waco, TX.

Magnolia Lane Financial, Inc. operates as an investment holding company. The company was founded on April 4, 2013 and is headquartered in Topsfield, MA.

Magnolia Lane Income Fund operates as a development stage company. The company was incorporated on May 12, 2009 and is headquartered in Topsfield, MA.

Part of Huntwicke Capital Group, Inc., Huntwicke Securities LLC is a brokerage firm. The company is based in Topsfield.

Part of Huntwicke Capital Group, Inc., Huntwicke Advisors LLC is a company that provides financial advice services. The company is based in Topsfield, MA.