Aaron Turner

RBC Capital Markets LLC is a full-service brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. They are a direct subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of 3 major business lines: the Private Client Group, the Fixed-Income Group and the Clearing and Execution Services Group. The Private Client Group serves individual investors, while the Fixed-Income Group provides services to institutions, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Clearing and Execution Services Group is a provider of clearing and execution services to independent brokers/dealers throughout the US. RBC Capital Markets focuses on the following sectors: communications, media, consumer/retail, diversified industries, energy, financial institutions, forest products, healthcare, infrastructure finance, mining & metals, real estate, social infrastructure, technology and the US municipal markets.

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).

Wells Fargo Securities LLC (WFS) is the broker/dealer subsidiary of EVEREN Capital Corp., ultimately owned by Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). Headquartered in New York, WFS delivers a comprehensive suite of banking, capital markets and advisory solutions, such as a full complement of sales, trading and research capabilities, to corporate, government and institutional clients.

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.

Wilshire Advisors LLC (Wilshire) is a privately-held investment technology and advisory firm headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm was founded by Dennis Tito in 1972 as Wilshire Associates, Inc. Wilshire provides innovative investment solutions, consulting services and multi-asset analytics to institutional and intermediary clients worldwide.

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.

Deloitte Consulting LLP provides business consulting services. It offers services related to public finance, public sector management, health and social protection, information technology, financial sector, and trade and investment. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (LACM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Formerly known as Los Angeles Capital Management & Equity Research, Inc., the firm was founded in 2002 by Thomas Stevens, Hal Williams, and Stuart Matsuda. They are majority owned by LACM Holdings, Inc. LACM offers risk-controlled active equity management services to a broad range of institutional investors.

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.

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Founded in 1997, Imperial Capital LLC is a full-service investment banking firm and broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles. The firm is a subsidiary of Imperial Capital Group LLC and their ultimate parent is Imperial Capital Group Holdings LLC. Imperial Capital offers a range of proprietary products and services to institutional investors, middle-market companies and private equity firms. The firm provides institutional clients research and sales and trading of high yield and distressed debt securities, bank debt, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, and equities. They also provide middle-market companies and financial sponsors with capital markets, M&A, capital structure, restructuring and recapitalization advisory services. For their institutional clients, Imperial Capital offers a variety of research products including bank debt, investment grade debt, high yield, distressed and special situations, convertibles and busted convertibles, equities, preferred securities and industry analysis. Imperial Capital's research focuses on the following sectors: aerospace, defense and government services; airlines/transportation; business services; clean energy; consumer; energy; financial services; gaming and leisure; general industrials; healthcare; homebuilding and real estate; media and telecommunications; security and homeland security; and technology.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

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.

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

3P Equity Partners LLC (3P Equity) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in San Jose, California.

OKM Capital Management LLC (OKM Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Donna Cordner, Katerina Fialkovskaya, Mindaugas Leika and Oleg Shchapov. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Santander Investment Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm was formerly known as Santander Central Hispano Investment Securities. They are a subsidiary of Santander Investment I SA and their ultimate parent is Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN). Santander Investment Securities offers a full array of investment services with a particular focus on Latin American companies in various sectors.

Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute is a world-class medical center located in Los Angeles, CA. The institute offers specialty care from expert physicians and is dedicated to pioneering research and education while setting new standards for patient care. The non-profit company's performance in key areas is accurately and comprehensively tracked, with comparisons to other medical centers at the national, statewide, and local levels. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been voted the most preferred hospital by residents for over 20 years.

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.

Ignite Biosciences, Inc. operates as a biotech company. It detects health issues at an early stage by using cloud computing and AI (artificial intelligence) technologies. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

Pure Fix Cycles LLC manufactures and sells gear for bicycles. The firm offers bar tape, wheelsets, drivetrain, bars and stems, framesets, grips and tape, headsets, kickstands, pedals and saddles. The company was founded by Austin Stoffers, Michael Fishman, Zach Schau, and Jordan Schau and is headquartered in Burbank, CA.

Nautilus Biotechnology, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. The company was founded by Sujal Patel and Parag Mallick in 2016 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA.

SBE Entertainment Group LLC operates as an investment holding company with interests in entertainment and hospitality services. The firm develops, manages and operates hotels, restaurants and night clubs. The company was founded by Sam Nazarian in 2002 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Tesnila GK doo engages in the production, sale, and distribution of rubber products, fire insulation, and water seals. The company was founded on June 7, 2004 and is headquartered in Prevalje, Slovenia.

Canyon Partners LLC provides investment management services. The company was founded in 1990 by Joshua S. Friedman and Mitchell R. Julis and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Westly Capital Management LLC (The Westly Group) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Steven Westly. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Carrick Capital Partners LLC (Carrick Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2012 by Jim Madden and Marc McMorris. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Manhattan Venture Partners LLC (Manhattan Venture Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of Manhattan Venture Holdings LLC founded in 2014 by Jared Carmel and Evan Haymes. The firm is headquartered in New York City.

Via Science, Inc. operates as a patented, automated analytics platform to solve high-value complex problems. It offers Trusted Analytics Chain? (TAC?), a platform which offers privacy protection, virtual pooling, and regulatory compliance. The company was founded by Colin Gounden, Kate Ravanis, Jeremy Taylor, Iya Khalil and Colin Hill in 2000 and is headquartered in Somerville, MA.

Network Perception, Inc. provides network security software solutions. It offers NERC-CIP compliance and security assessment solutions. The company was founded by Robin Berthier and Mouna Bamba in 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Galliard Capital Management LLC (Galliard) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and holding firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1995 by Richard Merriman, John Caswell and Karl Tourville. They are a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Galliard designs fixed income and stable value solutions for institutional investors.