Brian H. Sedrish

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.

Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

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.

DeRoy & Devereaux Private Investment Counsel, Inc. (D&D) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. The firm’s predecessor, RAC Investment Advisors, was founded in 1979 by Arthur DeRoy Rodecker to provide investment management services to the DeRoy Testamentary Foundation. In May of 2002, Mr. Gregg D. Watkins joined Arthur Rodecker at RAC Advisors, acquired an ownership interest in the firm, and renamed the firm DeRoy & Devereaux. D&D provides investment advisory services for individuals, families, foundations, pension plans and other institutional investors on a discretionary basis.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Deloitte Consulting LLP provides business consulting services. It offers services related to public finance, public sector management, health and social protection, information technology, financial sector, and trade and investment. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA.

Millennium Management LLC is a SEC-investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Israel 'Izzy' Englander in 1989 and is a subsidiary of MLM Trust B LLC, itself a subsidiary of MLM Trust B. Millennium Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to private investment funds.

WH Smith Hardware Co. engages in manufacture of tactical fuel and water distribution systems. It provide hose, hose assemblies and accessories, and load securing and material handling products to support the logistical needs its customers in the military and commercial marketplace. It also offers of emergency logistics support for government and contractual logistics support to prime vendors. The company was founded by William Haimes Smith in 1886 and is headquartered in Parkersburg, WV.

Allegheny Performance Plastics LLC manufactures engineered plastic products. It offers electronic systems, fueling systems, transmission, clutch, transaxle, and steering systems. The firm also provides engineering and design services, precision thermoplastics manufacturing, and testing and analysis. The company was founded 1936 and is headquartered in Leetsdale, MA.

Louver Shop Holdings LLC manufactures and sells custom interior & exterior shutters, contemporary blinds, shades and window coverings. Its product includes plantation and traditional shutters, horizontal, vertical and mini blinds, sheer, honeycomb, roman, roller and solar shades. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Gainesville, GA.

Arbortext, Inc. develops enterprise software. The company offers XML-based authoring and automated publishing technology, which enables enterprises to create and publish information to various types of media, such as Web, print, CD-ROM, and wireless. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

EnviroScience, Inc. provides natural resource and ecological services to federal, state and municipal governments, as well as industrial and private clients. It conducts ecological surveys, including stream and wetland permitting, endangered species surveys and documentation, stream and wetland restoration, emergency response to environmental disasters, lake management, commercial diving and marine services, and aquatic toxicity services. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Stow, OH.

Weaver Express Blower Services LLC manufactures compost based erosion control products for erosion and sediment control applications. It also provides other environmental services such as stream bank restoration, and steep slope stabilization by utilizing 'green' bio-engineered technology. The company was founded by Kevin R. Weaver and Keith Weaver in 2000 and is headquartered in Massillon, OH.

Swivel LLC provides uploading, exploring, and sharing data services through online. Its explore features include search, sort graphs, and data collection. The firm also offers business tool for small, medium and large-size companies to track sales, inventory, customer satisfaction, and other numbers. The company was founded on August 29, 2005 by Brian Mulloy and Dmitry Dimov and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Asymmetric Capital LLC (Asymmetric Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Robert Duke Biederman. The firm is headquartered in Boston, MA.

SternAegis Ventures LLC (SternAegis Ventures) is a private equity/venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Aegis Capital Corp. founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in New York.