Xavier R. Desforges

Alta Capital Management LLC (Alta Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm was founded in 1981 and is principally owned by Guardian Capital LLC, ultimately owned by Guardian Capital Group Ltd. (TSE: GCG) in Canada. Alta Capital provides management services to institutional and private investors.

ZB, NA (do-business-as Zions Bank) is the investment management subsidiary of Zions Bancorporation NA (NASDAQ: ZION), a bank holding company. The firm is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were founded in 1957 through the merger of Zion's Savings Bank & Trust Co., Utah Savings & Trust Co. and First National Bank of Salt Lake City. Zions Bank offers customized wealth management strategies to clients such as individuals, families, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities.

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).

The Insight Group, Inc. operates as an independent wealth management firm. It offers portfolios based on the capital markets. The firm provides retirement and financial planning services. The company was founded by Mark Matley and Paul Salisbury in 1993 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Part of First Horizon Corp. (Tennessee), FTN Financial Capital Markets is an American company that provides investment services. The company is based in Memphis.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Ensign Peak Advisors, Inc. is an investment management firm headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm was founded in 1997 and serves as an investment manager of their parent company Corporation of The Presiding Bishop of The Church of Jesus, a non-profit subsidiary of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

SCST, Inc. provides engineering services. The company was founded in December 16, 1959 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Portfolio Advisors LLC (Portfolio Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1994. The firm is headquartered in Darien, Connecticut with additional offices in Dallas, London, Zurich, Hong Kong and Singapore.

The Royal Bank of Scotland International Ltd. provides personal and corporate banking services. It offers offshore banking, personal banking, and corporate banking. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in St. Helier, Jersey.

Digital Fuel Capital LLC (Digital Fuel Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by Carson Biederman. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Vitalize LLC engages in the online retail of sports nutritional supplements and provision of digital fitness solutions. It offers protein products, weight management, vitamins, and clothing and accessories. The company was founded by Ryan R. DeLuca in 1999 and is headquartered in Boise, ID.

LensCrafters offers prescription eyewear, sunglasses, lenses, and contact lenses. It provide optometric examinations, as well as financing and insurance. The firm offers products for men, women and kids. The company was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Mason, OH.

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.

i1 Sensortech, Inc. develops sensors, wireless connectivity and data analytics for sports and military applications. Its specialties include impact detection technologies, wearable technology, sports technology, wearables, biometrics, science, brain injuries and concussion. The company was founded by Lawrence V. Calcano in 2012 and is headquartered in Kirkland, WA.

Micro Benefits Financial Consulting (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of financial information, and business management consulting services. Its business activities include development and sale of software products, and wholesale business. The company was founded on July 2, 2010 and is headquartered in Suzhou, China.

Allied Trade Group, Inc. manufactures home furnishing products. The firm offers lighting fixtures, faucets & plumbing, door knobs, and rug products. It provides online services. The firm offers its products under the brands include Lighting Universe, Fixture Universe, Floors, Knobs Hardware, Decor universe, Bedding and Home Furniture. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Kirkland, WA.

Startitlabs LLC (Startitlabs) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Gary Rubens. The firm is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

Weave Labs, Inc. develops application for machine learning and user personalization. It uses artificial intelligence to auto-generate interactive, audio-visual market research reports to help business professionals in market trends and risks, and unearth opportunities to drive revenue growth. The firm’s products include market reports, documents, newsletter, sponsorships, events, personal brands, and talent brands. The company was founded by Nosa Omoigui and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

TouchMail, Inc. provides electronic mail services. It brings all the accounts into one place with a visual and colorful display. The company was founded by Matthew Carlson and Alexander Frank in 2012 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

9Mile Labs LLC (9Mile Labs) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Kevin Croy, Sanjay Puri, Sandy Sharma and Tom Casey. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS) is a public-private partnership that aims to connect the state's leading industries with high-demand STEM and trade careers. The non-profit company is based in Washington State. WSOS offers financial assistance, career training, and removes barriers to education for students pursuing high-demand careers in the state. The scholarship program offers three pathways to high-demand careers and prepares students to meet the state's workforce shortages in trade, healthcare, and STEM fields.

Coldstream Capital Management, Inc. (CCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The firm was founded by Roger Reynolds in 1996. CCM provides comprehensive wealth management services to affluent individuals and their families, corporate executives, business owners, multi-generational family wealth, professional athletes, private foundations, corporate pension and profit-sharing (ERISA) plans, public sector defined contribution plans, and endowments and not-for-profit organizations.

Lazard Freres & Co. LLC provides corporate advisory, capital market, and asset management services. The company was founded on April 13, 1992 and is headquartered in New York, NY.