Gary Smith

Bear Stearns Asset Management Inc (Bear Stearns) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of The Bear Stearns Cos LLC founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in the US.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

Washington Trust Bank (WTB) is a full-service commercial bank headquartered in Spokane, Washington. The firm was founded in 1902 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of W.T.B. Financial Corp. (OTCMKTS: WTBFB). WTB offers a variety of personal and business financial services including trust and investment management to personal, private, commercial and wealth management clients.

Richards, Merrill & Peterson, Inc. provides investment management services. It offers traditional brokerage and investment advisory services on accounts such as trusts, estates, IRAs, •Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) and •Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA). The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA.

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.

News Media Alliance provides newspapers and non-daily newspapers. It focuses on ensuring the future of new media through communication, research, advocacy and innovation. The company was founded on June 1, 1992 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Founded in 1991, the Freedom Forum, Inc. is a non-partisan foundation dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people. The foundation focuses on three main priorities: the Newseum, First Amendment freedoms and newsroom diversity. They are located in Washington, DC.

QatarEnergy Corp. provides oil and gas drilling, exploration, refining, and distribution services. It offers cover exploration, drilling and production operations, transport, storage, marketing, and sale of crude oil natural gas liquids, liquefied natural gas, gas to liquids, refined products, petrochemicals and fertilizers, and helicopter and financials services. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.

LBS Bina Holdings Sdn. Bhd. engages in investment holding. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Seri Kembangan, Malaysia.

GC Services LP provides design, implementation and support solutions. The firm provides solutions to industries such as automotive, banking, financial, government, shipping and transportation, student loans, technology, telecommunications, tolls, parking, traffic, and utilities. The company was founded by Jerold B. Katz in October 1957 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Nakilat, Inc. provides transmission and storage of natural gas. It offers critical transportation link in the state of Qatar's liquefied natural gas supply chain. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar.

Part of Chatham Asset Partners LP, The Modesto Bee is a news publisher. The company is based in Modesto, CA.

Mastercard International, Inc. provides credit card services. It provides access to round-trip bill payment and presentment for industry providers. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Purchase, NY.

Downtown Raleigh Alliance is a non-profit company that engages in the revitalization of Raleigh's downtown area. The company is based in Raleigh, NC. The company's focus is on enhancing the quality of life and contributing to the economic success of the area. Orage Quarles has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Inc. provides food to communities in Central and Eastern North Carolina. It operate through their partnership with grocery stores, growers, packers, food manufacturers and community members. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Union of Arab Banks operates as a representative organization of Arab banking and financial community. It gives support to Arab banks, financial institutions, economic organizations, and banking institutions with mutual support and connections to the Arab world. The company was founded on March 13, 1973 and is headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.

Qatar National Bank QPSC (Investment Management) (QNB-IM) is the investment management division of Qatar National Bank QPSC (QA: QNBK), a multinational commercial bank founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Doha, Qatar. QNB-IM manages funds and portfolios on a discretionary basis for a range of private and institutional investors. The bank's specialized research team provides in-house research on relevant economies and emerging market companies.

Sultan Ahmad Shah Environment Trust operates as a environmental non-governmental organization which protects nature and its environment. The company was founded on April 14, 2011 and is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Merriman Wealth Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Seattle, Washington. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Focus Operating LLC, ultimately held by Focus Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS). The firm was founded in 1983 and has joined forces with Focus Financial Partners in 2012. Merriman provides investment advice and wealth management services to individuals and households who are either saving money and planning for retirement or already retired. They also manage some accounts for pension and profit-sharing plans, high net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, as well as corporations or other business entities.

Khoo & Co. provides legal services. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company was founded by Wun Fat Khoo.

U.S. Bank NA (Cincinnati Ohio Investment Management) (USB-IM) is the investment management division of U.S. Bank NA, a commercial bank headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is ultimately held by the US Bancorp (NYSE: USB). USB-IM provides tailored investment management services to individuals and institutional investors.