Michael G. Milligan

Ariel Investments LLC (Ariel) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by John W. Rogers, Jr. in 1983 and is a subsidiary of ACMI, Inc. Ariel provides investment management services to a variety of individual and institutional clients in the US. The firm also serves institutional separate account clients in Canada and offers certain separate account products to professional investors in Australia and Asia.

Penn Capital Management Co LLC (Penn Capital) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded by Richard Hocker and Marcia Hocker in 1987 as Penn Capital Management Co., Inc. Penn Capital provides investment advisory services primarily through the following investment vehicles: registered mutual funds, private investment funds, separately managed accounts, and investment advisory programs offered through wrap fee programs or model portfolio distribution channels.

Sterling National Bank provides banking services. It offers financing, commercial, residential mortgage lending, equipment leasing, trust and investment management services. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW) is a full-service investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF). KBW offers sales and trading in equities securities of financial services companies.

JCSD Capital LLC (JCSD) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. Founded in 2004, JCSD serves as general partner and investment adviser to two private investment funds.

Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh engages in the provision of financial products and services. Its products include credit, mortgage, and banking products. The firm also offers advances and letters of credit, and various bank services like depository; electronic funds transfer; safekeeping; and settlement. Its community products include community lending program, banking on business, and blueprint communities. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

LLR Management, LP is a private equity firm founded in the year 1999 by Howard Ross, Ira Mark Lubert and Seth Lehr. The firm headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 1999 by the late Thomas Watson, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (JMS) is a full-service financial services firm and registered broker/dealer headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is a subsidiary of Independence Square Properties LLC, itself a subsidiary of Penn Mutual Insurance Co. Their ultimate parent is Harleysville Mutual Insurance Co. JMS is a member of the NYSE, the SIPC and FINRA. The firm provides comprehensive financial advice and services to individual, corporate and institutional investors. Their primary coverage verticals include the consumer, technology, financials and infrastructure sectors.

Calamos Advisors LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. The firm was founded by John Calamos, Sr. in 1977 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Calamos Investments LLC, ultimately held by Calamos Family Partners, Inc. Calamos Advisors provides investment management services to institutional clients such as corporations and financial institutions, registered investment companies or mutual funds, closed-end funds, charitable institutions, foundations and endowments, corporate pensions, profit sharing and other retirement plans, municipalities, individuals, Taft-Hartley plans, and pooled investment vehicles.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants is a professional association for certified public accountants operating statewide. The non-profit company is based in Pennsylvania.

The National Association of Corporate Directors is a non-profit organization that provides essential resources to help directors strengthen board leadership. The American company was founded by Maryann Bruce and the CEO is Peter R. Gleason.

Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc. is a media company based in Hartford, CT and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company provides a variety of programs and news through its public-media source for NPR, local news/talk programs, and news on arts, health, politics, education, and business. Connecticut Garden Journal is a weekly program hosted by horticulturalist Charlie Nardozzi, and the business section is dedicated to the latest business news. The company also supports an investigative reporting initiative called Tap, which focuses on Connecticut issues. Mark G. Contreras has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Santander Consumer USA, Inc. provides automobile financing services. It offers auto lead and lending programs on direct and indirect platforms. The company was founded by Thomas G. Dundon in 1995 and is headquartered in Forth Worth, TX.

GBH operates radio and television stations. The firm provides Public media powerhouse with educational content that informs, inspires and entertains. The company was founded by Ralph Lowell on 02 May, 1995 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

United Way of Miami-Dade, Inc. provides community development programs and services. Its activities encompass family development, health and lifestyle improvement, neighborhood and civic involvement. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Amerant Bank NA operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank. It offers investment services, checking accounts, savings accounts, home equity, mortgages, and mobile banking. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Coral Gables, FL.

Bannockburn Global Forex LLC provides currency payment and advisory services. It trades in currency pairs, offers a variety of foreign exchange products includes spot contracts, forwards, swaps, and non-deliverable forwards. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Eight Bridges Capital Management LLC provides investment advice. The private company is based in Portland, OR and has subsidiaries in the United States.

Numerated Growth Technologies, Inc. provides real-time commerce platform that increases sales for banks. Its platform digitizes bank credit policies, enables real-time lending and automates marketing to drive growth. The company was founded by Daniel R. O'Malley IV in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Marstone, Inc. is a digital investment and planning platform that aims to enhance financial literacy, deepen financial inclusion, and humanize finance for all. The company is based in New York, NY and was founded by Robert Stone and Margaret J. Hartigan. The company provides an enterprise-ready solution that enables financial institutions to efficiently and affordably reach, acquire, and retain clients who seek straightforward information and engagement around their finances. Marstone has comprehensive integrations with custodians, core banking platforms, account aggregation platforms, and investment managers. Margaret J. Hartigan has been the CEO since incorporation.

Verdigris Holdings, Inc. offers brightfi, a digital banking platform that helps community banks, credit unions, and other organizations build stronger connections with their customers and communities. The company is based in Scottsdale, AZ and has subsidiaries in the United States. The platform provides branded banking solutions that fit unique needs, improves operational processes, and offers modern business banking products and features for the digital economy.

Auxilior Capital Partners, Inc. provides capital finance solutions. It offers equipment financing and leasing services to middle-market businesses. The firm serves the construction and infrastructure, franchise finance, transportation and logistics finance, and healthcare industry. The company is headquartered in Plymouth Meeting, PA.

Webster Bank, NA provides banking services. It offers investment management, financial planning services, banking and lending solutions, fiduciary services and institutional services. The company is headquartered in Waterbury, CT.