Scott Douglas Gruber

BMO Bank NA (Investment Management) (BMO-IM) is the asset management division of BMO Bank NA, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. They are ultimately held by the Bank of Montreal (TSE: BMO) in Canada. BMO-IM offers a variety of wealth management services, such as investment advisory, trust, banking, and financial planning, to institutions and high-net worth clients.

Mid-Continent Capital LLC (MCC) is a wealth management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by John Mabie in 1983. They were acquired in 2023 by Connectus Wealth LLC, which is ultimately owned by Focus Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS). MMC specializes in the management of equity and fixed income portfolios for private individuals and institutions.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance and financial products and services. It offers life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, critical illness insurance, small business solutions and structured settlements for individuals. The firm?s principal products and services include individual health and accident insurance, individual and group life insurance and annuities, retirement plans, and banking services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Rush-Copley Medical Center, Inc. provides healthcare services. Its services include emergency services, cancer care center, family birth, neuroscience, heart and vascular, joint reconstruction and replacement, cardiac care, women's services, and diagnostic imaging. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Aurora, IL.

Allegheny Financial Group Ltd. (Allegheny) is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded by James “Jim” Browne and James Hohman in 1976. Allegheny offers asset management, portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporation and other business entities, pension plans, individual retirement account plans, profit-sharing plans, and private funds.

Harbor Capital Advisors, Inc. (Harbor Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1983 to manage the pension and retirement plan assets of their former parent company, OI Glass, Inc. In June of 2001, the firm was acquired by ORIX Corp. Europe N.V. (formerly known as Robeco Groep N.V.) and is currently a wholly-owned subsidiary of OCE US Holding, Inc., ultimately held by Orix Corp. (TYO: 8591, ADR: IX) in Japan. Harbor Capital provides discretionary investment advisory services to investment companies, a collective investment trust and other pooled investment vehicles.

Novare Capital Management LLC (NCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm was founded in 1999 by William (Bill) G. Baynard, Jr. and Don E. Olmstead. NCM provides customized investment management and wealth management for individuals, foundations, trusts and corporations.

Gilbane Building Co. provides construction management services. It specializes in building site selection, programming and construction through transition, planning and management. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Providence, RI.

Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Cleveland Research Co. (CRC) is an investment research firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 2006 by Eric Bosshard and Chris Byke. They are a subsidiary of Cleveland Research Management Co. LLC. CRC offers high-quality equity and market research for institutional clients. They provide insight and detailed analysis into the largest companies and sectors across five primary industries: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Agricultural and Industrial.

HighTower Advisors LLC (HighTower) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has offices throughout the US. The firm was founded in 2008 by Elliot Weissbluth, Peter (Todd) Lyon, and Eugene Lerner. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Hightower Holding LLC. HighTower provides investment advisory services to institutions (which include ERISA), and ultra-high and high net worth individuals.

People's Bank NA operates as a commercial bank, which engages in the provision of commercial and retail banking, insurance, and brokerage and trust services. It provides various types of loans, including commercial and commercial real estate loans, residential real estate loans, home equity lines of credit, real estate construction loans, and consumer loans. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Marietta, OH.

Schaeffer's Investment Research, Inc. is a privately held publisher of stock and options trading recommendations. The private company is based in Cincinnati, OH. The company is celebrating 40 years at the forefront of the thriving options industry. From Schaeffer's flagship option advisor newsletter to their expertly curated array of real-time trading services, Schaeffer's has got options for every investor. The company offers options trade recommendations, stock market news and research, and options education.

Meeder Public Funds, Inc. (MPF) is a registered investment adviser headquartered in Dublin, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1990 as Productive Capital Management, Inc. In 2013, Productive Capital was acquired by Meeder Investment Management, Inc. and changed their legal name to Meeder Public Funds, Inc. in 2015. MPF provides professional investment advisory and administrative services to state and local public funds managers that utilizes a variety of fixed income portfolio solutions.

Gryphon Financial Partners LLC (Gryphon) is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser and wealth management firm headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. The firm was founded by Joel Guth in 2014. Gryphon provides investment advice to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities.

Lowery Asset Consulting LLC provides investment consulting advisory services. It services include traditional investment consulting, alternative asset investment consulting, investment manager search & due diligence, quarterly performance monitoring & risk evaluations, asset allocation, investment policy, fiduciary education and expense audit & fee negotiation. The company was founded by William G. Lowery in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Strategic Capital Investment Advisors, Inc. provides a full range of investment services to meet the diverse needs of its clients. Strategic Capital Investment Advisors is based in Oak Brook, IL. The private company's senior professionals are highly involved in providing investment consulting advice to institutional investors.

BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. provides processing, technology & business intelligence services to the asset managers, broker/dealers, and financial advisors. It offers fund accounting & administration, wealth management reporting, sub accounting, transfer agency & shareholder, marketing & distribution, managed account, integrated banking transaction, accounting & administration, custody & securities lending, alternative investment, and international fund services. The company also provides call center, broker/dealer & financial planner support, health savings account, and bill payment & presentment services. BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey.

THOR Investment Management, Inc. provides investment advisory services. Its services include financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, estate planning, business advisory and tax planning services. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.