Joel Herbert Ravitz

Washington Mutual, Inc. provides financial services to consumers and mid sized businesses in the United States. The company primarily operates through three segments: retail banking & financial services, mortgage banking and commercial banking. The retail banking and financial services segment provides investment advisory and brokerage services, sales of annuities, mutual fund management and other financial services. This segment also purchases and re-underwrites loans to subprime borrowers. The mortgage banking segment offers various home loans including fixed rate home loans, adjustable rate home loans, hybrid home loans, option ARMs and government insured or guaranteed home loans. The commercial segment provides financing to developers and investors for the acquisition or construction of multifamily dwellings and other commercial properties, originates and services multifamily and other commercial real estate loans. The company was founded in August 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Citibank NA engages in the provision of banking services. It offers retail and commercial banking; credit cards; banking, capital markets, and advisory; markets and securities services; private banking; and treasury and trade solutions. The company was founded on June 16, 1812 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Wilshire Finance Partners, Inc. is a national direct lender of short-term bridge loans and permanent financing for seniors housing, healthcare, multifamily, and commercial real estate. The private company is based in Newport Beach, CA. The company's broad platform enables them to deliver fast and flexible capital solutions to fit the unique needs of their clients. The company is committed to providing quick-closings, solutions-driven results, and a personalized, client-centric experience. Wilshire Finance Partners is also a leading private debt fund providing stable income and principal protection on real-estate-backed alternative investments for their investors. The company was founded in 2008. The CEO is Donald H. Pelgrim.

SunWest Bank engages in the provision of commercial banking services. It works with small-medium businesses, privately held corporations, family offices, and real estate developers and investors. The company was founded by James Engbarth in 1969 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Founded in 1998, Spin-Off Advisors LLC is an independent investment research firm located in Chicago. The firm's research focuses on information-poor, inefficiently priced spin-off situations. They provide investment research for investment professionals targeting corporate spin-offs and restructuring situations.

Part of Citigroup, Inc., Geneva Group, Inc. is a company that provides financial advisory services specializing in the sale of privately-held, middle market companies. The company is based in Irvine, CA. The company was founded by James H. Watts. Geneva Group was acquired by Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) on January 31, 2001 for $238.72 million.

Part of Walker & Dunlop, Inc., Walker & Dunlop Capital LLC is a company that provides investment services. The company is based in Needham, MA. Michael D. Berman has been the CEO of the company since 1985. Walker & Dunlop Capital was acquired by Walker & Dunlop, Inc. from Fortress Investment Group LLC on September 04, 2012 for $233.98 million.

GE Capital Real Estate provides real estate management services. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

California Restaurant Association supports california restaurant and hospitality industry. It offers restaurant resources and insurance and government affairs services. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

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

Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. operates as an independent insurance agency. It offers insuring deposits, examining and supervising financial institutions for safety and soundness and consumer protection, making large and complex financial institutions resolvable, and managing receiverships. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Umpqua Bank provides personal and business banking solutions. The firm's service include savings, money markets, online banking and billpay, mobile banking, debit card, and overdraft services. It also offers home loans, express deposits, fraud prevention, merchant and overdraft services. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Spokane, WA.

Buxbaum & Chakmak is a full-service law practice that has been serving clients since 1971. Buxbaum & Chakmak is based in Newport Beach, CA. The firm specializes in law for business entities, civil litigation, real estate, estate planning, and family law. The private company provides experienced counsel with regard to the acquisition, disposition, financing, development, construction, management, leasing, and operation of real property. Clients in need of legal services relating to dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child custody, and support are served by the firm. The company has skilled litigators, with over 20 years ’ experience in the firm's major practice areas. The firm is known for its careful preparation and analysis of legal issues, its forceful courtroom advocacy, and high degree of success at trial and on appeal.

The C&C Organization, Inc. operates restaurants and banquet rooms. The CEO of the American company is Charles L. Keagle.

First Foundation Bank engages in the provision of commercial banking services. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Clearinghouse Community Development Financial Institution provides credit and financial services to underserved markets and populations. The company was founded by Douglas J. Bystry in 1996 and is headquartered in Lake Forest, CA.

Mater Dei Monarch Foundation functions as a college/university. The non-profit company is based in Santa Ana, CA. The company was founded by Lindsay Lawrence.