Thomas Knott

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Rothschild & Co. Asset Management US, Inc. (R&Co) is an asset management firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1962 and formerly known as Rothschild Asset Management, Inc. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Lakes Advisors LLC and their ultimate parent is Wintrust Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: WTFC). R&Co provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services on a discretionary basis to a broad range of clients. They also provide non-discretionary investment advice to various wrap model delivery managed account programs.

Truist Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1894 as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. In 2020, the firm was renamed following the integration of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and BB&T Capital Markets. The firm is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) and is an active market maker in equity and fixed-income products. Truist Securities delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, and financing solutions, as well as a dynamic suite of sales, trading, and research services in both fixed-income and equity. Their strategies are carefully tailored to meet the needs and vision of their clients.

Ares Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and global alternative investment manager headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1997 by Merritt Hooper, John Kissick and Antony Ressler. They are a subsidiary of Ares Management Holdings LP and their ultimate parent is Ares Management Corp. (NYSE: ARES). Ares Management provides investment advice to various pooled investment vehicles, other separately managed accounts and other institutional clients.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

SPP Management Services LLC (Summit Park) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Robert G Calton and James L Johnson. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Capitala Investment Advisors LLC (Capitala Group) is a private equity firm founded by Joe B. Alala in 1998. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Founded in 2001, Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Macquarie Bank Ltd. (ASX: MBL). They provide coverage of the following industries: resources, healthcare, security/defense, transportation, financial services, retail/consumer products, TMET (telecommunications, media, entertainment and technology), oil & gas, diversified manufacturing/distribution and infrastructure/utilities. Macquarie Capital (USA), Inc. is a member of FINRA.

Chi-Rho Financial LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 2000 by Joseph “Joe” Hurley, IV. Chi-Rho Financial offers hedge fund solutions, comprehensive portfolio management, and additional advisory services to a wide range of accredited investors, advisors, and institutions.

The North Carolina Technology Association operates as a statewide membership association for the technology sector. It offers technology, executives, marketing, events, public affairs, workforce development and economic development programs. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Gridiron Capital LLC (Gridiron Capital) is a private equity firm in founded 2005 by Thomas Burger and Eugene Conese. The firm headquartered in CT.

Techtonic Group, Inc. operates as a software development firm. Its services include cloud-based application development, community-driven development, team augmentation, IOT development and native mobile applications. The company is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Bank of America, NA (Private Banking) (Bank of America-PB) is the private banking arm of Bank of America, NA, which is a subsidiary of Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1947 and is also known as US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management. Bank of America-PB serves the needs of high net-worth and ultra-high net-worth individuals and families by providing comprehensive wealth management products and services that focuses on wealth structuring (wealth planning, trusts and estates, philanthropy, custody services), investment management (portfolio consulting, asset management, capital markets, specialty asset management) and credit and banking (financial management tools, liquidity services, custom credit, real estate finance).

Enhanced Capital Partners LLC (Enhanced Capital Partners) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Andrew Paul. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Thoma Bravo LP(Thoma Bravo) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Carl Dee Thoma and Orlando Bravo. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Saw Mill Capital LLC (Saw Mill Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Howard D. Unger. The firm is headquartered in Briarcliff Manor, New York.

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.

C&B capital (C&B capital) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Edward Stockton Croft and Theodore J. Bender. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

Envoy Global, Inc. provides online immigration and visa application process services. Its patented online process guarantees fast response times, easy access to case information and comprehensive customer support. The firm offers business immigration services that include work visas, permits and permanent resident assistance, and employment compliance; online visa process services for human resource (HR) and employees; corporate immigration and Form I-9 compliance services; and travel, work, and family visas for individuals. The company was founded by Robert C. Meltzer in 1998 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Brookwood Associates LLC provides investment banking services for middle-market companies. It offers a comprehensive range of investment banking services to middle-market companies that include buyer and seller services, private capital services, financial restructuring and advisory services. The company was founded by Robert S. Winborne in 1989 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

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.

Red Apple Stores, Inc. engages in the operation of retail stores. It offers clothing, home, and food products. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Blackstreet Capital Management LLC is an Independent Private Equity firm founded in 2002 by Murry Neal Gunty. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda.

Lexington Partners LP (Lexington Partners) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Franklin Resources Inc founded in 1994 by Brent R. Nicklas. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Bijoux Nouveau, Inc. engages in the wholesale and retail of apparel and fashion products. It offers watches, jewelry, handbags, pashminas, hats, and other soft goods. The company’s brands include Bijoux Terner, AdiXion, and B You. The firm sells its products on a wholesale basis to travel market retail operators that operate duty free retail stores on-board cruise ships, and in airports, casinos, and international resort destinations, and to select national food and drug retail chains. Bijoux Nouveau was founde on May 31, 2013 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.