Brad C. Palmer

FIRE Solutions, Inc. provides compliance and training solutions. It offers various educational courses, such as securities exam preparation, firm element continuing education, anti-money laundering training, CFP continuing education, and insurance pre-licensing and exam preparation. The firm also provides compliance solutions, including annual compliance meeting, questionnaire services, gift and entertainment tracking, and representative registration and tracking. The company was founded by Juliana Lutzi and Nicole Miller in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ascentis Corp. engages in provision of human resources software, online payroll services, and human capital management solutions. It automates critical human resource and payroll processes such as full-scale benefits management, compliance, online open enrollment, time and attendance, real-time payroll processing, tax filing, applicant tracking, employee and manager self-service and reporting. The company was founded by David Snodgrass, Jody Snodgrass, and Dwight R. Matheny in 1994 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Save The Children Federation, Inc. operates as a nonprofit children's relief and development organization. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Fairfield, CT.

Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) is a research organization that conducts social science research to guide practice and inform policy. EDC designs and conducts various types of research studies both in the US and overseas, partnering with school districts, ministries of education, community health groups, foundations, nongovernmental organizations, and federal agencies to adapt research designs to fit local contexts and priorities. The non-profit company is based in Newton, MA. Since 1958, EDC's research has helped to advance healthcare equity, identify disparities in learning, improve student outcomes, and decipher the market forces that drive modern economies. EDC's research is funded by public and private funders, including the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Science Foundation, the Agency for International Development, the Department of Education, Schmidt Futures, and the MetroWest Health Foundation.

The Maritime Aquarium is a non-profit organization located in Norwalk, CT. The private company has over 75 live exhibits featuring over 7,000 animals, including a variety of sea creatures such as harbor seals, jellyfish, and meerkats. The aquarium offers unlimited admission for one year with changing exhibits and seasonal events. The company also has a research vessel, "R/V Spirit of the Sound," that offers public cruises and can be transformed to host private charters. The newest member of their aquarium family is a male harbor seal pup named Sono, who was born on April 5, 2023, and is currently adjusting to life in Pinniped Cove. Visitors can purchase tickets for admission and 4D theater experiences. The aquarium is a popular destination for families with children and offers a fun and educational experience for all ages.

Post Education, Inc. provides educational services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Waterbury, CT.

Palm Ventures LLC (Palm Ventures) is a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 1992 by Brad Palmer. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.