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Leigh Baldwin & Co. LLC (LBC) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Cazenovia, New York. The firm was founded by Leigh D. Baldwin in 1991. LBC provides portfolio management services to individuals, high net worth individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, municipalities, registered mutual funds and trust programs.

Founded in 1993, First Allied Securities, Inc. is an independent, SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in San Diego, California. The firm is a member of FINRA, the NASD and the SIPC. First Allied Securities Inc. was previously a subsidiary of Advanced Equities Financial Corp. In April 2006, Advanced Equities Financial Corp. acquired First Financial Planners and merged it with First Allied Securities. In 2008, the firm acquired First Montauk Securities Corp. from First Montauk Financial Corp. In 2011, Lovell Minnick Partners LLC and the management team of First Allied Advisory Services acquired the firm from Advanced Equities Financial Corp. First Allied Securities is affiliated with First Allied Advisory Services, Inc., a registered investment advisor. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research.

Founded in 2001, Saxony Securities, Inc. is an independent broker/dealer headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with additional locations throughout the US. The firm is a member of FINRA and the SIPC. They are States. The company is a member of The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), as well as licensed in all 50 states. Saxony Securities uses Pershing LLC, a subsidiary of the Bank Of New York Mellon Corp., as their fully-disclosed clearing firm. The firm provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients. They do not provide any internal research.

Dubai Mercantile Exchange Ltd. operates a commodities exchange. It focuses on developing and trading of crude oil futures contract for various energy market participants, such as energy producers, refiners, traders, and financial institutions. The company was founded in June 2007 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Greenwich Wealth Management LLC (GWM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded by Michael J. Freeburg in 2006. GWM provides investment supervisory services to high net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, endowments, charitable organizations, corporations, defined benefit/contribution plans and profit-sharing plans.

Armada Water Assets, Inc. engages in the collection, handling, transport, treatment and reuse of contaminated water. It operates through four segments: Texas Water Logistics, Colorado Water Treatment and Disposal, Colorado Water Logistics and Corporate. The company’s services include fluids transport, water sale, water treatment, subsurface disposal and water logistics. Armada Water Assets was founded on October 23, 2012 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. provides markets for the trading and clearing of crude and heating oil, gasoline, natural gas, and electricity. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

R.J. O'Brien & Associates LLC provides brokerage and clearing services. It offers a range of services to a global network of introducing brokers, as well as to commercial, institutional, international, and individual investors; and agriculture, energy, equity indices, fixed income, foreign exchange, metals, soft commodities, and structured products markets. The company was founded by John V. McCarthy on October 17, 1914 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Managed Funds Association provides support services for the hedge funds industry. It operates as an association for investment professionals in futures, hedge funds, commodity pool operators, and other alternative investments. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Vitarroz Corp. provides distribution services for Hispanic food products. The private company is based in Jersey City, NJ.

Part of Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc., Neff & Associates is a company that provides insurance brokerage services. The company is based in Ocean City, MD. Neff & Associates was acquired by Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. on January 19, 2006 for $1.90 million.

ICE Futures U.S., Inc. provides an on-line global electronic marketplace for trading in futures and over the counter commodities. It operates as a physical commodity futures exchange in New York. The company facilitates investors to buy and sell financial instruments related to agricultural products, currencies, and market indexes. It was founded in 1870 and is located in New York City, NY.

Part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., ICE Clear U.S., Inc. provides security brokerage services. The company is based in New York, NY.

Commodity Markets Council is a leading provider of CFD trading services. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The American company's platform allows users to trade on a wide range of instruments, including forex, indices, commodities, shares, and treasuries.

J.V.B. Financial Group LLC (JVP) is a SEC-registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2008 and formerly known as PrinceRidge Group LLC and C&Co/PrinceRidge LLC. They are a subsidiary of J.V.B. Financial Group Holdings LP, owned by Cohen & Co., Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN: COHN) in the US. With trading desks manned by seasoned professionals, JVB distributes a variety of asset classes, such as Certificates of Deposit, Investment-Grade Corporates, High-Yield Corporates, Government Agencies, US Treasuries, Municipal Bonds, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Asset-Backed Securities, Structured Products, Closed-End Funds, Rates, and Structured Credit. The JVB Dealer Desk provides efficient and widespread distribution of fixed income securities.

Catalus Capital Management LLC (Catalus Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by Marek J. Olszewski. The firm is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Part of CME Group, Inc., Chicago Mercantile Exchange operates a stock exchange. The company is based in Chicago, IL.

Part of G.H. Financials Ltd., G.H. Financials LLC is a company that specializes in clearing, settlement, and order routing services for the world's top derivative markets. Based in Chicago, IL, G.H. Financials was founded in 1993 by Gedon Hertshten and is currently led by CEO Shi Ning Sharon. The company provides tailored services to give clients a competitive edge.

G.H. Financials Ltd. engages in security and commodity contracts dealing activities. Its services include: futures & options clearing, order routing, risk management, exchange membership, emir reporting, business startup and pricing. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

CME Europe Ltd. operates as a derivatives exchange. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of CME Group, Inc., Board of Trade of the City of Chicago, Inc. operates a security and commodity trading exchange. The company is based in Chicago, IL.

International Precious Metals Institute, Inc. collects, archives and shares information regarding precious metals. The firm offers an annual international conference, regional seminars, special committees, environmental and regulatory affairs, sampling and analytical councils. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Pensacola, FL.