Steven Aaron Bleier

MacKay Shields LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The original predecessor to the firm, MacKay-Shields Economics, was founded in 1938 as an economic consulting firm and it became MacKay Shields Financial Corp. (MSFC) in 1969. In 1984, MSFC was purchased by New York Life Insurance Co. (NYLIC). NYLIC established New York Life Investment Management Holdings LLC (NYLIM Holdings) in 1999 and transferred ownership of MSFC to NYLIM Holdings. In 1999, MSFC was converted to MacKay Shields LLC. The ownership, control and management of MacKay Shields did not change as a result of this conversion. The firm is wholly owned by NYLIM Holdings, which is wholly-owned by NYLIC. MacKay Shields provides discretionary investment management services primarily to institutional clients. The firm is a signatory of the United Nation Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

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.

Glori Energy Technology, Inc. provides oil recovery interface of biology, chemistry and engineering. It designs customized microbe and nutrient treatment systems, including Activated Environment for the Recover of Oil System for oil producers to install into existing production infrastructure to increase oil recovery. The company was founded by John A. Babcock, Suresh Kumar Soni and Rajendra Kumar Pachauri in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

GTI Capital Group Ltd. provides private equity and venture capital investment services. The company was founded by Gaurav Dalmia, Jonathan Schulhof and Madhav Dhar in 2010 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India.

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.

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.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

UJA-Federation of New York cares for those in need, rescues those in harm’s way, and renews and strengthens the Jewish people in New York, in Israel, and around the world. Funds raised by UJA-Federation sustain the activities of health, human-service, educational, and community agencies. Every day, these community-based organizations provide a multitude of services that improve and enhance people’s lives.

Loews Corp. (Investment Portfolio) (Loews-IP) is the investment portfolio division of Loews Corp. (NYSE: L), a diversified holding company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1954, Loews-IP manages the investment portfolio of the group.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The New York City Investment Fund Manager Inc. (The New York City Investment Fund Manager) is a venture capital firm founded by Henry Kravis in 1996. The firm is headquartered in New York, United States.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

The National Women's Law Center is a law center based in Washington that advocates for women's rights through litigation and policy initiatives. The center operates to ensure that women have equal opportunities and access to justice in all aspects of their lives.

USA Gymnastics operates as a national governing body for the sport in the United States for charity. It also provides educational opportunities for coaches and judges, as well as gym club owners and administrators. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IL.

National Executive Service Corp. provides consulting services to nonprofits. The frim offers board development, branding, business & strategic planning, human resources, organizational analysis, marketing, operations review, risk assessment and shared services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Jeffrey Williams & Co. LLC provides investment banking services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Air Works India (Engineering) Pvt Ltd. engages in the provision of engineering, asset management, and safety and technology solutions to the commercial and business aviation communities. It also offers airline and business aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul services, and aircraft finishing. The company was founded by B.G. Menon and P.S. Menon on April 16, 1951 and is headquartered in Gurgaon, Haryana.

Northside Center for Child Development, Inc. provides children development services. It offers behavioral, mental health, education and enrichment programs to children and families living in poverty. The company was founded by Mamie Phipps Clark and Kenneth B. Clark in 1946 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

My Sisters Place, Inc. provides social services. It offers emergency, legal, residential, support and counseling, human trafficking, life skills program, education and prevention, and advocacy and social change services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in White Plains, NY.

National Jewish Outreach Program is a non-profit organization. It stimulates educational programming and influential social media platforms, which conveys the relevance and vibrancy of judaism to contemporary jews by providing a greater understanding and knowledge of the basics of judaism and jewish life. The company was founded by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government is the public policy research arm of the State University of New York. It conducts nonpartisan, data-driven research and analysis on state and local government and finance, American federalism, public management, and New York State issues. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.

Webklipper Technologies Pvt Ltd. provides an in-site marketing toolkit for online businesses. It serves as a tweeples, online readers, publishers, classrooms and designers. The company was founded by Avlesh Kumar Singh and Ankit Kumar Utreja in October 2010 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Sidra Medical & Research Center is a state-of-the-art tertiary hospital located in Doha, Qatar that serves women and children. The hospital provides world-class healthcare services and is also a renowned science and research center committed to developing innovative approaches to medical care.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

OpenDeal, Inc. engages in the development and management of a funding portal and an online investment platform. Its platform include Republic Crypto that provides full stack fundraising solution in the crypto space. The company was founded by Peter Green, Kendrick Nguyen, and Paul Menchov in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Hustle Fund Management LLC ( Hustle Fund Management ) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Elizabeth Yin and Eric Bahn. The firm is headquartered in San Carlos, California.

VISIONS/Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired provides vision rehabilitation and social services. It develops and implements programs that assist blind and visually impaired persons of all ages to lead independent and active lives in their homes and communities, and educate the public to understand the capabilities and needs of blind and visually impaired persons. The company was founded on June 21, 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.