Ron S. Geffner

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.

AlphaMetrix Group LLC operates as a online marketplace for researching, tracking and analyzing information about hedge fund managers, CTAs and private equity funds. The firm utilizes proprietary technology to provide investors and fund managers with transparency, quality control, governance and connectivity to facilitate the investment process. It also provides managed account and governed fund solutions as a front-, middle- and back-office solution provider. The company offers AlphaMetrix Technology that integrates portfolio, general ledger, and investor accounting; and provides investment research, investment products, financial investigation, and summit and events information. AlphaMetrix Group was founded by Aleks Kins in May 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of Bellefontaine Investments AG, Bregal Investments London Ltd. provides management services. The company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2001.

ProFund Advisors LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. The firm was founded by Louis Mayberg and Michael Sapir in 1997. They provide a diverse lineup of mutual funds that offer trading flexibility to all shareholders.

MFI Capital LLC (MFI Capital) is a venture capital founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

BTS Asset Management, Inc. (BTS) is a privately-held, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1979 by Vilis Pasts. BTS provides portfolio management services directly to individuals, high net worth individuals, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, Taft-Hartley plans, foundations, endowments, registered investment companies and trust portfolios.

Cowen Prime Services LLC (CPS) is a broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm is directly owned by Cowen PB Holdings LLC, which, in turn, is primarily owned by Cowen Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: COWN). CPS is registered as a broker-dealer with the SEC and FINRA, and as a an introducing broker with the Commodities Futures Trading Commission and the National Futures Association. CPS was formed in 2015 following Cowen Group’s acquisition of Concept Capital Markets LLC. Concept Capital was established in 2010 following the spin-off of the Concept Capital division of Sanders Morris Harris Inc., whose origins date back to 1995. CPS' offering includes world-class custody and clearing options, multi asset class capabilities, leading execution and order management systems, a seasoned execution desk, a range of financing options, a highly professional operations and customer support team, comprehensive portfolio reporting capabilities, capital introduction, and live, intraday and post-trade risk and performance analytics.

UBS AG's (NYSE: UBS) New York City-based wealth management arm is known as UBS Private Banking (US). The firm provides a range of customized wealth management products and services for private clients.

Creighton Capital Management LLC (dba Creighton AI) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The firm was founded by James “Jim” Creighton in 2004. They are principally owned by Artificial Intelligence Holdings LLC. Creighton AI advises pooled investment vehicles and provides investment management services through sub-advisory arrangements to institutions and pooled investment vehicles.

Surf Air Global Ltd. owns and operates airlines. It provides tours, travel arrangements, booking, and scheduling services. The company is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Waystone Governance Ltd. is a Caymanian company that specializes in providing services to the asset management industry. The company is based in George Town, KY and has subsidiaries in Luxembourg, Ireland, Singapore, and the United States. The company offers advisory and analytics ESG solutions to help investment managers establish and enhance their ESG offering. Waystone is also a leading provider of institutional governance, risk, and compliance services to the asset management industry. The company's Fund Distribution Solutions can help clients reach their asset-raising goals. The company was founded in 2021 by Don Seymour, and Niaz Khan has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Melody Capital Partners LP provides investment advice. The firm invests in corporate debt securities and asset-based investments, including portfolios of receivables, real estate, leases and other tangible or secured assets. Melody Capital Partners was founded by Omar Jaffrey, Cesar Gueikian and Andres Scaminaci in 2012 and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT.

On Site Trading, Inc. operates an on-line brokerage Web site that offers direct trading, real time market data, and research services. The company was founded by Howard G. Jahre and is headquartered in Great Neck, NY.

125 West 55th REIT LLC operates as a real estate investment trust. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

200 Fifth Avenue REIT Holdco LLC provides investment services. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

South Florida Logistics Co. REIT LLC provides real estate services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Royal Hawaiian REIT LLC operates as a real estate investment trust and finance company. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Venue REIT Holdco LLC acts as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Crescent REIT LLC operates as real estate investment trust and finance company. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Strata REIT Holdco LLC operates as a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Atos SE, KPMG Consulting UK Ltd is a company that provides management and business consulting services. The company is based in London, UK.

DMS Governance Ltd. engages in the provision of fund governance, risk, and compliance services. Its services include fund governance, structured finance, aviation services, board support, and distribution. The company was founded by Don Seymour in 2000 and is headquartered in George Town, Cayman Islands.

Alkeon Capital Management LLC (Alkeon) is a SEC-registered investment adviser and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2002 and is owned by Panayotis 'Takis' Sparaggis. Alkeon provides portfolio management and sub-advisory services to private domestic and offshore investment funds, registered investment funds and other products.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

BOOK.IO, Inc. is a leading platform for NFT ebooks and digital content in the web3 era. The company is based in Mckinney, TX. The company's proprietary technology, Decentralized Encrypted Assets (DEAs), allows all types of media to live perpetually, protected on the blockchain. BOOK.IO is working diligently to build an ebook and audiobook marketplace, mobile reading apps, and a publishing portal for independent authors. The CEO of the company is Joshua Stone.

New York University Tandon School of Engineering engages in the provision of educational services focusing on science and technology. Its degrees and programs include bachelor of science, master of science, doctor of philosophy, advanced certificate programs, a bridge program to NYU Tandon, and industry partner programs. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a scientific community that has been in existence since 1939. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The organization aims to inspire and transform collective scientific knowledge into innovative solutions for the benefit of all people around the world. The science of food encompasses food science, food technologies, and their applications across the food industry. IFT envisions a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are universally valued as essential to advancing the science of food. The organization has member resource groups that provide supportive spaces for communities who have traditionally been underrepresented and under-supported. Christie A. Tarantino has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Part of Compass Group Plc, Compass Group Services Colombia SA is a Colombian company that provides food and support services. The company is based in Bogota, Colombia.

Part of Compass Group Plc, Compass Group SAFI SA is a company based in Lima, Peru.

BroadRiver Asset Management LP (BroadRiver Asset Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in New York.