William Lederer

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. (MFIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was established in 1986 and their sole shareholder is Mesirow Financial Services, Inc., which is wholly-owned by Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., a Chicago-based financial services firm that was founded in 1937. MFIM provides advisory services to individuals, corporations or other businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, non-qualified plans, state or municipal government entities, and charitable organizations.

Health Care Service Corp. provides health and life insurance services. It operates through its divisions: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. The company was founded by Justin Ford Kimball in 1929 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Uhlich Children's Advantage Network provides healthcare services. Its programs include preventing violence, healing trauma, building strong families, and educating and empowering youth. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (MLPF&S) is a global investment banking firm, SEC-registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, and futures commission merchant headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). MLPF&S provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, insurance companies, thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations and other types of business.

Tidal Investments LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and holding firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded by Daniel Carlson and Michael Venuto in 2012 as Toroso Investments LLC. They are owned by Toroso Investments Topco LLC. Tidal Investments specializes in ETF focused research, investment strategies and services designed for financial advisors, RIAs, family offices and investment managers.

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

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Inc. owns and operates dance studio. The company was founded by Lou Conte in 1977 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Burger King Corp. is engaged in the operation and franchise of fast food restaurants. Its products include burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, and breakfast meals. The company was founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton in March, 1954 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Illinois operates as a insurance company. It protects individuals and families from financial ruin related to health care costs. The firm includes small, medium and large group plans, dental, Life, Disability and Critical Illness products. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Culligan International Co. provides water treatment products and services. The firm specializes in water softener & filter, commercial filtration, reverse osmosis, bottled water delivery and water technology. The company was founded by Emmett Joseph Culligan in 1936 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL.

Rimrock Corp. provides automation products and systems. Its products include ladles, sprayers, extractors, finishing equipment and turnkey robotic systems. The firm’s capabilities include the design, manufacture and installation of ABB, Fanuc, Motoman and Gudel robot based systems. The company was founded by Franz Stone in 1956 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

Part of Health Care Service Corp., Dearborn National Life Insurance Co. is a life insurance company. The company is based in Downers Grove, IL. Michael W. Witwer has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

CREW Network is a business network that aims to transform the commercial real estate industry by advancing women. The private company is based in Lawrence, KS. The network has nearly 12,000 professionals in 76+ markets worldwide and represents all disciplines of commercial real estate. The CEO of the company is Wendy Mann.

Founded in 1995, Waterton Associates LLC is a Chicago-based private real estate investment firm

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Housing Partnership Equity Trust is a social-purpose real estate investment trust that was created by nonprofits to raise capital for affordable housing. The private company is based in Washington. The company works with its partners to acquire and preserve affordable rental housing in opportunity neighborhoods with the components critical to household success, including good schools, public transportation, anchor institutions, and access to jobs.

Founded in 1970, PGIM Real Estate is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey. The firm is the real estate investment management arm and advisory business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU).