Zachary Robert Zerman

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

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.

Foster & Motley, Inc. is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm was founded by W. Mark Motley and David “Dave” Foster in 1997. Foster & Motley provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Fund Evaluation Group LLC (FEG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1988 and is a subsidiary of Fund Evaluation Group 2017, Inc., which is owned by Fund Evaluation Group Employee Stock Ownership Trust. FEG provides independent discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, focusing predominately on institutional clients.

Indiana Trust & Investment Management Co. (Indiana Trust) is an independent investment management firm headquartered in Mishawaka, Indiana. The firm was co-founded by Gary Renaud in 1988. Indiana Trust provides wealth management and advisory solutions to individuals and families, business retirement plans, non-profit organizations and foundations.

The Nielsen Co. (US) LLC provides marketing and business information. It offers audience segments, audio measurement, consumer neuroscience, and consumer panel measurement, optimization, concept screening and forecasting solutions. The company was founded by Arthur Charles Nielsen Sr. in 1923 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Truepoint, Inc. is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm was founded by Michael J. Chasnoff in 1990. Truepoint offers wealth management and financial advisory services to individuals (mass affluent to high-net worth), families, trusts and institutional relationships (corporations, foundations and qualified plans).

Citi Fund Services, Inc. acts as domestic and international investment managers. It offers administration and accounting, transfer agency and shareholder services. The company was founded on October 1, 1993 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

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.

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.

Case Western Reserve University provides educational services. It offers a variety of undergraduate degree courses and graduate and professional options such as arts and sciences, dentistry, engineering, law, management, medicine, nursing, social work, and more. The firm also offers dual-degree programs. The company was founded in 1826 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

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

Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

The Huntington National Bank engages in the provision of personal and business banking services to individuals and families, small and middle market businesses, and not-for-profit businesses. Its services include online and mobile banking, borrowing, investments, insurance, planning, and security services. The company was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Columbus, OH.

NextGen Growth Partners LLC (NextGen Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Brian O'Connor. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Morningstar, Inc. (Research) is the investment research arm of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Joseph Mansueto in 1984 and provides independent portfolio information offering star ratings and analysis of managed funds. They also provide economic commentary and asset allocation information based on qualitative research.

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).

BMO Bank NA provides personal, business, and commercial banking products and financial advisory services. Its personal banking products and services include checking accounts; statement savings accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit (CD); fixed and adjustable rate mortgages; credit cards, loans and lines of credit, and retirement accounts and investments; home equity, personal loans and lines of credit, and auto loans; and online banking, mobile banking, phone banking, payment and deposit, cross-border banking for Canadians, and switch kit services. The company was founded in 1882 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Alpaca VC Investment Management LLC (Alpaca VC ) is a venture capital arm of Corigin Holdings LLC founded in 2010 by Ryan Freedman. The firm is headquartered in New York.

BofA Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of NB Holdings Corp., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York, the firm was founded in 2015 and offers trade execution, trading or brokerage services to institutional clients.

Periscope Equity LLC (Periscope Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Steven B. Jarmel. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Horizon Global Americas, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets accessories for light trucks, sport utility vehicles, recreation vehicles, passenger cars, and trailer. Its products include towing and hitch systems, trailer components and accessories, and electrical, brake, cargo carrying and rack systems. The company is headquartered in Plymouth, MI.

Horizon Global Co. LLC manufactures and distributes custom engineered towing, tailoring, and cargo products. The company is headquartered in East Lansing, MI.

Mobile Solutions Services Holdings LLC provides telecommunications and wireless asset management solutions. It offers managed mobility services, bundled solutions that cover mobile device life-cycle management, and unified endpoint management. The company was founded by James Johnson and Kimberlie Johnson in 2008 and is headquartered in Centennial, CO.

Seniormetrics, Inc. provides integrated technology cervices for senior care living industries. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

CyberMaxx LLC is a cybersecurity provider that offers managed security services and solutions to healthcare and financial services industries. The company is based in Nashville, TN and has subsidiaries in the United States. CyberMaxx leverages proprietary software and institutionalized healthcare expertise to provide vulnerability risk management, incident response, and risk assessment services. The company's solutions are designed to give customers peace of mind that their systems, infrastructure, and data are secure. The company's managed detection and response solution (MaxxMDR) is scalable for clients of all sizes, providing protection and improving the organization's security posture. CyberMaxx empowers customers to assess, monitor, and manage cyber risk and stay ahead of emerging threats. The company was founded in 2002 by Thomas Lewis and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. Brian M. Ahern has been the CEO of the company since 2023. CyberMaxx expanded its capabilities through the 2022 acquisition of CipherTechs, an international cybersecurity company.

Redwood Capital Investments LLC (Redwood Capital Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by James C. Davis. The firm is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland.

Praecipio Consulting LLC is a business process and technology consulting firm that specializes in process frameworks such as agile, IT service management, DevOps, and enterprise service management. The company is based in Austin, TX, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company serves as a strategic partner to industry leaders and organizations of all sizes across various industries to optimize business processes by leveraging Atlassian's robust product suite along with other technologies. Praecipio Consulting is an Atlassian Platinum Enterprise Solution Partner that offers integrated business and technology solutions to help clients deliver a delightful customer experience, increase cost savings, and improve business performance. The company was founded in 2006 by Christian Lane, and the CEO is Michael Rapp.

Franklin Street Securities, Inc. provides investment management services. It provides independent, trusted and personalized advice, complementing in-house expertise with carefully selected external resources. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Chapel Hill, NC.