Christopher D. Gould

Segall Bryant & Hamill LLC (SBH) is a SEC-registered investment advisory firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1994 by Ralph Segall, Charles Bryant and Jonathan Hamill. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Corient Holdings, Inc., which is owned by CI Financial Corp. (TSX: CIX; OTC: CIXXF) in Canada. SBH provides professional portfolio management of domestic and international equity and fixed income portfolios, and alternative investments, to institutional and intermediary clients. SBH became a signatory of the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) in 2017.

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP provides legal services to financial institutions and corporations, government entities, charitable and health care organizations and individual private clients. It was founded in 1792 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Morningstar Investment Services, Inc. (MIS) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2000 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Morningstar Investment Management LLC, ultimately held by Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN). MIS offers various investment advisory services that focus on their core capacities in asset allocation, investment selection, and portfolio construction to retail investors and to institutional clients.

Wanxiang America Corp. manufactures and supplies motor vehicle parts and accessories. It offers services for the automotive and industrial markets in the United States. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Elgin, IL.

PitchBook Data, Inc. provides data, news, and analysis to the private equity industries. The firm?s products include pitchbook desktop, pitchbook mobile, excel plugin, direct Data, CRM integration, chrome extension, institutional research group and product releases. It also offers solutions like private market Intel, fundraising, deal sourcing, due diligence, business development, networking and deal execution. The company was founded by John R. Gabbert in 2007 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Mercaris, Inc. operates an online trading platform for organic and non-GMO agricultural commodities. The company was founded by Kellee James and Chris Duesing in November 2013 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD.

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

World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Morningstar Commodity Data, Inc. develops software for price analysis, equity, bond, and commodity research. It offers Morningstar Markets Commodities Edition which offers clients a complete web-based solution for real-time and historical fundamental and exchange data and Workflow Manager, an automated calculation engine. The company was founded by Anthony D. Kolton in 1988 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Lyric Opera of Chicago provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence V. Kelly in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois.

The US-China Business Council is an organization that provides information, advisory, advocacy, and program services to its members. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company focuses on shaping the relationship between the United States and China. USCBC offers research and analyses on Chinese government personnel, member newsletters, and advisory services to answer sector-specific and general investment questions.

The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the world to protect land and waters for nature and people. The organization pursues non-confrontational, pragmatic solutions to conservation challenges. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

CFA Society of Chicago is an investment analysts society that brings together nearly 4,200 top professionals involved in investment analysis. The society is based in Chicago, IL and is the oldest of its kind. The CFA designation is recognized by the society as a recognition of knowledge, skills, and abilities in security analysis and portfolio management. Christopher Thomas Vincent has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2020.

Morningstar, Inc. (Research) is the investment research arm of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Joseph Mansueto in 1984 and provides independent portfolio information offering star ratings and analysis of managed funds. They also provide economic commentary and asset allocation information based on qualitative research.

Wealth Enhancement Group LLC engages in the provision of wealth management services. It offers investment management, financial, retirement income, and estate planning, tax strategies, risk management and insurance, business owner consulting, tax preparation, and family office services. The company was founded by Bruce W. Helmer and David J. Hess in 1997 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

Morningstar Investment Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN). Morningstar Investment Management offers various investment advisory services that focus on their core capabilities in asset allocation, investment selection, and portfolio construction to financial or other institutions.

The Marine Biological Laboratory provides research and educational services. It offers a range of courses, workshops, conferences, and internships, discovery-based education programs and courses. The firm s a private marine laboratory, supporting scientists and staff working in such fields as cell and developmental biology, ecology, microbiology, molecular evolution, global infectious disease, neurobiology, and sensory physiology. The company was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Woods Hole, MA.

The Social Investment Forum provides investment advice. Its programs include Center for Sustainable Investment Education and Global Sustainable Investment. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Morningstar Real-Time Data Ltd. provides market data and financial data workstations. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

GreenLight Biosciences, Inc. engages in a biotechnology company.. It delivers attractive solution for production of chemicals and fuels from renewable resources, eliminating the need for petroleum feedstocks. The company was founded by Andrey J. Zarur, Marta Ortega-Valle, and James R. Swartz and is headquartered in Medford, MA.

Broadgrain Commodities, Inc. markets grains, oilseeds, by-products, and specialty crops. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada.

Openlands engages in protecting natural and open spaces and surrounding regions to ensure cleaner air and water, protect natural habitats and wildlife and help balance and enrich people's lives. works with groups and individuals in northeastern Illinois to preserve open space, develop walking and biking trails, restore natural areas, and connect people to the outdoors. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

US SIF is a forum for sustainable and responsible investment that aims to shift investment practices towards sustainability and generate positive social and environmental impacts. The non-profit company is based in Washington. Its members include investment management and advisory firms, mutual fund companies, asset owners, research firms, financial planners and advisors, community investing organizations, and nonprofit associations.

S2G Ventures LLC (S2G Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Victor E. Friedberg. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Shenandoah Valley Organic LLC operates as an organic chicken processor and wholesaler. The firm offers boneless, bone-in, seasoned items, fully cooked products, and chicken bone broth. The company was founded by Corwin Heatwole and Jefferson Heatwole in 2013 and is headquartered in Harrisonburg, VA.

Hazel Technologies, Inc. develops technology to increase the shelf life of fruits. Its products include FruitBrite and BerryBrite. The company was founded by Amy Garber, Yuvaraj Kundasi, Adam Preslar, Patrick Flynn and Aidan Mouat and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Believer Meats operates biotechnology company. It transforms global meat production through distributive manufacturing of fat and muscle cells. The company was founded by Yaakov Nahmias in 2018 and is headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel.

Wanxiang 123 Co., Ltd. engages in the design and technology upgrade of lithium-ion batteries and lithium-ion battery systems assembled by power batteries; manufacturing of lithium-ion power batteries; as well as the sale of its products. The company was founded on July 13, 2011 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

Solarea Bio, Inc. engages in the development of microbiome-based therapeutics to treat human disease. The company is headquartered in Hopkinton, MA.

Part of Global Food & Ingredients Ltd., Global Food & Ingredients, Inc. prepares and supplies plant-based food and ingredients. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. Global Food & Ingredients was acquired by Pivotal Financial Corp. on June 10, 2022 for $6.24 million. The CEO of the Canadian company is David Hanna.

Part of Valor Holdings Corp., V-Square Quantitative Management LLC is a sustainable asset management firm based in Chicago, IL. The company's mission is to generate investment returns for investors in alternative asset classes, core equity, and fixed income by creating "better value for longer." V-Square Quantitative Management has an ESG team that is core to its capital markets approach. The company was founded in 2020 by Mamadou-Abou Sarr and Habib Edwin Moudachirou, with Mamadou-Abou Sarr serving as the CEO since 2020.

The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Global Food & Ingredients, Inc. is a plant-based food and ingredients company based in Toronto, CA. and has subsidiaries in United States. The Canadian company owns and operates a plant-based food and ingredients business.