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D. A. Davidson & Co. is a dually SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA broker-dealer headquartered in Great Falls, Montana. The firm was founded in 1935 and is a subsidiary of D.A. Davidson Companies, a financial service holding company. They provide liquidity and execution in small & mid-cap stocks to a wide range of institutional investors, including mutual fund and money managers around the world.

Wedbush Securities, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1955 as Wedbush Morgan Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services LLC, which is owned by Wedbush, Inc. Wedbush Securities provides a wide range of securities brokerage, wealth management, and investment banking services to private and institutional clients. Their research focuses on providing coverage of small and mid-sized companies in the following industries: (1) consumer products and services (2) technology (3) entertainment and media (4) life sciences and (5) industrial growth and clean technology.

The First National Bank in Sioux Falls is a full service bank and investment firm headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The firm was founded in 1885 and they are a subsidiary of Minnehaha Banshares, Inc. FNB manages investments for individuals, families, and institutions.

McCarthy Capital Corp (McCarthy Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of MGI Holdings Inc founded in 1986 by Michael R McCarthy. The firm is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

Telemus Capital LLC (Telemus) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. The firm was founded in 2013 and is a subsidiary of Focus Operating LLC., ultimately owned by Focus Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS). Telemus offers comprehensive financial advisory, investment management and asset management solutions to high net worth individuals and families, endowments and foundations, and select institutions.

Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. (AIP) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm was founded as a Nebraska corporation in 1984 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameritas Holding Co., which is owned by Ameritas Mutual Holding Co. AIP provides investment advisory services to affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies; pension plans and retirement accounts (including Taft-Hartley Plans); charitable organizations; and registered investment companies of Calvert Variable Products, Inc., The firm also provides investment advisory services to discretionary investment (wrap fee) program accounts including: individuals and high net-worth individuals; pension and profit sharing plans; trusts; charitable organizations; state and local government entities; and small businesses and others.

Javlin Capital LLC provides investment services. The firm also provides liquidity at a make-or-break time, so they crafted an investment approach combining a unique mix of financial resources, creativity, and operational expertise. The company was founded by Rob Johnson in 2009 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Hammond Kennedy Whitney & Co., Inc. (HKW) is an independent private equity firm founded in 1903. The firm is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

D. A. Davidson Cos. provides investment banking services. Its services include integrated brokerage, capital markets and money, and trust and wealth management services. The company operates through D.A. Davidson and Co., Investment Advisors, Trust Co., Fixed Income Management, and Davidson Travel. D. A. Davidson was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Great Falls, MT.

The American Marketing Association operates professional associations for marketers. The company offers services to marketing professionals including best practices and research studies, job resources, publications and directories. Its publications include flagship semi-monthly magazine Marketing News, as well as journal of marketing, journal of public policy and marketing and a variety of newsletters. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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.

Mercer LLC provides human resources and staffing consulting services. Its services include retirement plans, health and benefits, investments, merger and acquisitions, and human capital services. It focuses on advising clients on the financial, cultural, and talent aspects of human capital issues in corporate and private equity transactions, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, spin-offs, start-ups, and business transformations. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Council on Competitiveness is a nonpartisan organization that has been advocating for a competitiveness agenda for over three decades. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization aims to attract investment and talent, spur the commercialization of new ideas, and enhance productivity to raise the standard of living for all Americans. The council's members include CEOs, university presidents, labor leaders, and national lab directors who provide real-world perspective to policymakers. The council believes that with the right policies, the strengths and potential of the economy far outweigh the current challenges the nation faces on the path to higher growth and greater opportunity for all Americans. Deborah L. Wince-Smith has been the CEO of the American company since 1993.

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. The organization is based in Washington, D.C. ACE provides services for employers, training providers, colleges and universities, and military and working learners. The organization offers a suite of learning solutions informed by adult, community, and blended learning pedagogies, while its services include evaluation, transcript, and technical assistance for students, employers, and higher education institutions. ACE's research and insights focus on equity-minded leadership, institutional transformation, and student success.

SMITH HAYES Cos. operates as a holding company which provides financial advisory services. It offers asset management services to institutions, wealth management services to individuals, as well as retirement plan consulting and investment banking services to municipal and corporate clients. The company was founded by Thomas Curtis Smith and Thomas D. Hayes on January 25, 1985 and is headquartered in Lincoln, NE.

Environmental Planning Group LLC offers environmental planning, landscape architecture and environmental compliance management services. The firm's projects include transmissions, substations and pipelines. The company was founded by Randall Palmer, Paul Trenter and Chase M. Meyer in 1999 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

The National Mentoring Partnership, Inc. provides public voice, developing and delivering resources to mentoring programs nationwide and promoting mentoring through standards, cutting-edge research and tools. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Part of NBC Bancshares LLC, Nebraska Bank of Commerce is a state commercial bank. The company is based in Lincoln, NE.

Triage Staffing, Inc. provides medical staffing services. It places temporary nurses, diagnostic imaging and medical lab technicians, rehab therapists, and other medical professionals in healthcare facilities. The company was founded by John Maaske in 2006 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Howard Capital Management, Inc. (HCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Roswell, Georgia. The firm was founded by Ronald Howard in 1999. HCM offers professional money management services to private clients, financial advisors, and registered investment advisors through a suite of separately managed accounts, retirement tools, self-directed brokerage accounts, proprietary mutual funds and ETFs.

Sheridan Capital Partners LLC (Sheridan CP LP) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by Richard J Stephenson and Jonathan B Lewis. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Invest Nebraska Corp (Invest Nebraska) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Nebraska Medicine provides healthcare services. Its services include behavioral health, cancer care, diabetes, eye care, transplant, weight loss, urologic conditions, trauma, radiology, pain, sports medicine, and primary care. The company is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Part of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Harris Williams LLC is an American Minneapolis-based company that provides mergers and acquisition, restructuring, board advisory, private placements, and capital markets services.

BiggerPockets LLC operates as an online resource which provide blog, podcast, books, videos and webinars to help educate people about real estate investing. The company was founded by Joshua Dorkin in 2004 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Part of Infomedia Group, Inc., Stericycle Communication Solutions, Inc. is an industry-leading provider of patient engagement solutions. Stericycle Communication Solutions is based in Northbrook, IL. The company combines a human touch with innovative technologies to deliver patient engagement solutions that help clients acquire and retain patients, achieve higher customer satisfaction rates, enhance their brands, and grow revenue. The company provides online scheduling, automated messaging, and strategic inbound and outbound call center services to drive patient access, action, and adherence. Stericycle Communication Solutions was acquired by Infomedia Group, Inc. from Stericycle, Inc. on December 01, 2022 for $45 million.

Ecosphere Ventures LLC (Ecosphere Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 by Adil Jafry. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.