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Edward D. Jones & Co. LP is a broker-dealer and registered investment advisor located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is a subsidiary of the Jones Financial Cos. LLLP. Edward Jones provides financial services for individual investors and businesses in the US, Canada and the United Kingdom. Edward Jones registered as a broker–dealer in 1941 and as an investment adviser in 1993. The firm offers a full array of investment services. They cover stocks that perform over the long-term, focusing on US, Canadian and Western European companies with long, stable, operating histories.

UBS Asset Management (Americas) LLC (UBS AM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as UBS Global Asset Management (Americas), Inc. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of UBS Americas, Inc., ultimately owned by UBS Group AG (SIX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS AM provides investment products and services to corporate and public pension plans, financial institutions and advisors, central banks, charities, foundations and individual investors around the world.

Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. (KCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. The firm was founded by John Kornitzer in 1989. KCM provides advice as an investment adviser or as a sub-adviser to individuals and institutions and act as the investment adviser to the Buffalo Funds.

Emirates Financial Services PSC is a private banking firm headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The firm is owned by Emirates NBD Bank PJSC, ultimately held by the Emirate of Dubai. Emirates Financial Services provides investment advisory services and discretionary portfolio management to various types of clients.

The North Texas Commission is a public-private partnership that manages the region's unified advocacy voice at the state and federal levels. The private company is based in Irving, TX. The commission is dedicated to advancing the vibrancy of the region and achieves impactful outcomes benefiting the 13-county area it serves. As the lead convener of subject matter experts, the NTC improves the workforce pipeline and cultivates future leaders. The CEO of the company is Chris Wallace.

Jaffe Associates, Inc. engages in the provision of public relations and reputation management services. It also provides traditional and innovative marketing and PR solutions for the legal industry. It offers campaign planning, business development and legal marketing, content creation and publishing, social media and search engine optimization, and law firm media relations training. The company was founded by Jay M. Jaffe in 1978 and is headquartered in Stephenville, TX.

The Chicago Writers Association is a nonprofit organization established in 2003 and registered as a 501(c)(3) in 2008. The Chicago Writers Association is based in Evanston, IL. The association is a creative community of writers in the Chicagoland area, spanning many genres, styles, and levels of experience. The non-profit company's purpose is to share information, experiences, and encouragement with those for whom written expression is an integral part of life. The association hosts a variety of events, including conferences, pitch sessions, and book awards. The company also publish a magazine called Write City Review and offer resources such as a speakers bureau and education programs.

William Harris Investors, Inc. (WHI) is a privately-owned investment and wealth management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm serves as the family office for the Irving B. Harris family. Founded in 1976 by Irving B. Harris to manage his own family's capital, WHI has expanded its services and today provides a broad range of professional and wealth management services, including financial and estate planning, trust services, cash management, accounting and administrative services, tax preparation, and a variety of philanthropic services to four generations of the Harris family.

Morningstar Corporation is a leading supplier of solar controllers and inverters, with over 4 million products installed and sold since 1993. The private company is employee-owned and headquartered in Newtown, PA, with an engineering research and development center in Jessup, MD, and a network of dedicated distribution and manufacturing partners. Morningstar has deployed over 4,000 off-grid solar products annually since 1993. The company was founded in 1993 by Lee Gordon and Ken Gerken, with Lee Gordon serving as CEO since then.

Emirates District Cooling Co. LLC engages in the provision of district cooling services, which is a system of industrial chillers to cool bulk quantities of water to a temperature of 4.5°C. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

TechGuard Security LLC provides trusted and award-winning cyber security solutions. It offers government cybersecurity services, strategic planning, penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, incident response, training, and health security. The company was founded by Suzanne Magee Joyce in 2000 and is headquartered in Chesterfield, MO.

Dannenbaum Engineering Corp. provides engineering services. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co., Inc. provides engineering and construction services. It offers architecture, environmental, and consulting services. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

UAE Banks Federation operates as a banking association. The private company is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Jamal Saleh has been the CEO of the Emirati company since 2019.

DeMarche Associates, Inc. provides investment advice. The private company is based in Overland Park, KS.

Two West Capital Advisors LLC, do-business-as Two West Advisors (TWA), is a registered investment adviser headquartered in Overland Park, Missouri. The firm was co-founded in 2010 by Marko Ungashick and Ryan Rink. They are a subsidiary of RAM Ventures LLC. TWA provides portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and business entities.

Tamra Tacoma Capital Partners LLC (Tamra Tacoma Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in New York.

DC Capital Partners Management LP (DC Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Thomas Campbell. The firm is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Noor Bank PJSC engages in the provision of commercial banking services. It offers corporate banking, investment banking, small business transactions, global transaction services, and treasury. The firm also offers personal banking, wealth management, and credit cards. The company was founded in March 26, 2007 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

DIFC Investments Ltd. engages in investment services. The company is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Founded in 2015, Burns & Mcdonnell Enterprises Ltd. is a subsidiary of Burns & Mcdonnell Global, Inc. and functions as an investment holding British company. The company is based in London, UK.

Union Station Kansas City, Inc. organizes cultural and entertainment activities. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Network International LLC engages in provision of digital payment solutions. It operates through the Middle East and Africa geographical segments. It offers integrated, online, card and processing, fraud, and loyalty solutions. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Kerzner International Holdings Ltd. operates as a holding company with interests in develops and operates destination resorts and luxury hotels. It operates business through subsidiaries under the brand names of Atlantis, Cove Atlantis, and One&Only. The firm also manages luxury resort properties located in The Bahamas, Mexico, Mauritius, the Maldives, South Africa, and Dubai. The company was founded by Solmon Kerzner in 1993 and is headquartered in Paradise Island, Bahamas.

Economic Zones World Corp. develops and operates economic zones, technology, logistics and industrial parks. The firm aims to create a robust network of infrastructure platforms of such zones and parks across the world with an objective to support the dynamic expansion of its rapidly growing international customer base. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Nakheel World LLC provides real estate services. Its services include residential, retail, commercial and leisure sectors. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre engages in establishing commodity market places and provides industry-specific market infrastructure and facilities. Its core area of trade is focused around the gold, diamond, agro, pearl, precious metals and tea industries. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Inchcape Shipping Services Ltd. provides maritime, cargo and supply chain solutions. It offers crew services, cruise, liner, military and humanitarian aid, offshore agency, hub and marine outsourcing, and cargo and logistics. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Chafford Hundred, the United Kingdom.

Burns & McDonnell, Inc. provides engineering, architecture, construction, environmental and consulting services. It serves the airport, military base, defense facility, power generation and transmission, water treatment, environmental remediation, refinery, industrial facility, hospital and institutional building sectors. The company was founded by Clinton Burns and Robert McDonnell in 1898 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

B3 is the leading strategic partner for entertainment companies that want to accelerate their increasingly profitable direct-to-consumer online sales. B3 takes the risk and complexity out of the process by providing a sophisticated, yet completely turn-key solution that doesn't require any technical expertise or investment of development capital. B3's proven, private-labeled e-commerce infrastructure was originally developed for divisions of Time Warner, then launched by Bank of America and Wells Fargo to serve the needs of their small-to-medium-sized merchant customers. B3 now powers the online storefronts for Warner Brothers Records, Atlantic Records, Rhino Records, EMI/Castalian, MusicToGo and Warner Home Video. B3's highly scalable, modular solution gives you everything you need to powerfully extend your e-commerce capabilities. B3 manages all the behind-the-scenes complexity, saving you time, headcount and headache.

Country Club Trust Co. NA provides investment advice services. It provides mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and other corporate finance alternatives. The company was founded on March 8, 2002 and is headquartered in Prairie Village, KS.

American Century Investments Value Yield LLC provides asset management services. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

State Street Bank & Trust Co. (SSBT) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1792 and is owned by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSBT serves as the administrator, fund accountant and transfer agent for the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund, an exchange-traded fund.