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The Vanguard Group, Inc. (VGI) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1975 by John Bogle. In 1976, they introduced the first indexed mutual fund, the First Index Investment Trust (now known as the Vanguard 500 Index Fund), to individual investors. VGI provides investment advisory services to Vanguard family of funds and Vanguard's non-US clients, which are comprised of funds established as trusts under the laws of the Province of Ontario in Canada and separate account clients of Vanguard's international subsidiaries.

Sands Capital Management LLC (Sands Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The firm was founded in 1992 by Frank Sands and is majority owned by Sands Capital Management LP. Sands Capital provides investment management services to both US and non-US clients who have different tax statuses, often depending on the jurisdiction.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Polsky Holdings, Inc. provides investment services. The company was founded on August 18, 2000 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

World Resources Institute, Inc. provides solutions for environmental, resource, population and developmental problems. The company was founded by James G. Speth in 1982 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Community Pharmacy LLC provides pharmaceutical products and drugs. It is located in Okalahoma City, OK.

Edison Investment Research Ltd. (Edison) is an investment research, investor relations and consulting firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm was founded by Stephen Rogers and Fraser Thorne in 2003. They are a subsidiary of Edison Global Ltd. Edison provides investment research to international investors, advisors and stakeholders.

Reserve Bank of India operates as a central bank of India. It offers mortgage and payment processing, loan application, credit card application, accounting solutions, tax preparation, financial analysis, insurance and payroll processing services to its clients. The company was founded on April 1, 1935 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India.

Channing Capital Management LLC (Channing) is a privately-held investment management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2003 by Eric McKissack, Rodney Herenton and Wendell Mackey. Channing provides investment advisory services for institutional investors.

Sidoti & Co. LLC (S&C) is a registered broker and equity research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Sidoti Holding Co. LLC and was founded in 1999. S&C provides research exclusively to institutional investors. The firm covers the following sectors: housing, retail, basic industries, technology, business services, capital goods, automotive, computer software, regional banking, telecommunications, entertainment, healthcare and consumer products. Their analysts conduct their own due diligence which includes visiting companies and meeting with operating and financial management. In addition, the firm's analysts focus on fundamentals, particularly cash flow from operations and EPS.

Morningstar Australasia Pty Ltd. is the Australian investment research subsidiary of Morningstar Direct Investments Pty Ltd., ultimately held by Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN) in the US. Headquartered in Barangaroo, the firm was founded in 1999 as Huntley’s Investment Information Pty Ltd. They provide research on Australian stocks, managed funds, superannuation funds, credit securities, exchange-traded funds, and listed investment companies for individual investors, financial advisers, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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

Structurlam Products Ltd. provides heavy timber and structured wood packages for commercial and residential applications. Its products include glulam, parallam, finishes, and steel connectors, as well as yellow cedar products. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Penticton, Canada.

LJP Enterprises, Inc. provides waste collection and recycling services. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in North Mankato, MN.

Decision Economics, Inc. provides market research services. It focuses on identifying, monitoring, and forecasting fundamental factors, policies, trends, and risks impacting the economic, business cycle, and the financial markets. The company was founded by Allen L. Sinai in 1996 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Jarislowsky Fraser Ltd. (JFL) is a Canadian investment counsel firm headquartered Montréal, Quebec. The firm was founded by Stephen Jarislowsky in 1955 and was acquired in 2018 by The Bank of Nova Scoatia (NYSE, TSX: BNS). JFL manages pension funds, endowment funds, corporate and private portfolios for clients in North America and overseas. They manage investments on behalf of governments, corporations, universities, labor unions, and high net worth individuals.

National Economic Research Associates, Inc. provides economic consulting services. It specializes in economic, finance, and quantitative principles to complex business and legal challenges. The company was founded by Jules Joskow and Irwin Stelzer on April 10, 1961 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Briefing.com, Inc. provides market analysis information for individual and professional investors. It services include stock tracking, news summaries and market commentary. The firm provides content to partners like Charles Schwab, Reuters, MSN, Forbes and Yahoo! Finance. The company was founded in 1992 by Dick Green and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides healthcare services to children. It offers pediatric services like acute and specialty care. It also operates a pediatric home health care agency and Children's Memorial Institute for education and research. The company was founded in 1882 by Julia Foster Porter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Standard Club provides insurance services. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.

The Executives Club of Chicago operates as a premier membership organization and business forum. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.