Jim Simon

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.

Schering Plough Corp. manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals, consumer and animal health care products. The firm discovers, develops, manufactures and markets advanced drug therapies. The company is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is an independent philanthropic organization headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1972 and is dedicated solely to health. RWJF funds a wide array of programs which are working to help build a national Culture of Health.

Rafael Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops anti-cancer drug delivery technology. It produces highly selective and effective anti-cancer agents with minimal toxic effects on normal cells and tissues by attacking regulatory processes that are unique to cancer and not found in healthy cells. The firm would ensure a significant improvement in the safety profile of cancer treatment. The firm provides CPI-613, Altered Energy Metabolism Directed (AEMD) platform, targets enzymes that are involved in cancer cell energy metabolism and are located in the mitochondria of cancer cells. The company was founded by Robert G. L. Shorr and is headquartered in Cranbury, NJ.

Founded in 1977, Capital Institutional Services, Inc. (CAPIS) is a broker/dealer located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is structured in distinct divisions including sales, trading, research, accounting, operations and compliance which work together to address the diverse needs of both money managers and fund managers. This approach allows CAPIS to present an array of global trading, transition management, commission recapture, independent research and bundled solutions to their clients.

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.

Polyconomics, Inc. engages in the exploration and production of petroleum and natural gas. The private company is based in Morristown, NJ.

Settlement Funding LLC provides factoring services. The firm, through its group of affiliated companies, purchases deferred payment obligations, structured legal settlements, annuity payments, lottery prize payments, sweepstakes awards, life insurance policies, tobacco transition payments, and sports contract payments. The company was founded by Timothy J. Trankina and James D. Terlizzi in 1996 and is headquartered in Radnor, PA.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Barclays Capital, Inc. is a registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Barclays Group US, Inc., ultimately owned by Barclays plc (LON: BARC) in Great Britain. Barclays Capital provides large corporate, government and institutional clients a full spectrum of prime brokerage services which includes equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics from their Strategic Consulting team.

Founded in 1939, Pershing LLC is a broker/dealer headquartered in Jersey City, New Jersey. The firm is a subsidiary of the Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK). The firm helps financial services firms and advisors succeed by providing the technology, operational, trading, investment and practice management solutions they need to serve investors. Pershing offers securities processing, trading and operations management, investment technology, asset-gathering solutions and practice management support. The firm serves a wide range of financial organizations including: banks, discount brokerages, full-service brokerages, registered investment advisors, independent contractors, institutional firms, global firms and small- to mid-sized firms. Pershing also offers financial products including annuities, mutual funds and money funds, as well as business tools, cash management services, investor and lending services, retirement products and wealth management. In addition, they offer trading and execution services in listed and OTC securities, fixed-income securities and mutual funds.

Allfunds Bank SA engages in the acquisition, administration, and disposal of transferable securities, shares or participations in local or foreign companies. It also provides investment services. The company was founded on December 14, 2000 and is headquartered in Alcobendas, Spain.

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.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Lowenstein Sandler LLP provides legal services. It offers services in the fields of bankruptcy, financial reorganization, creditors’ rights, corporate law, employment and labor, employee benefits, executive compensation, investment management, hedge funds, litigation, real estate, and more. The company was founded by Alan V. Lowenstein in 1961 and is headquartered in Roseland, NJ.

Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association, Inc. (SIFMA) is an organization that represents the securities industry in the United States. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's main focus is advocating for effective and resilient capital markets. The CEO of the company is Kenneth E. Bentsen.

First Fidelity Bank, financial security means having a relationship with professionals who make customer, and customer's financial goals, their top priority. Customer's banker is not only a trusted colleague, but customer's personal financial consultant. It believes banking means putting customers first. Though it has grown to 28 full-service locations, it is a growing community bank with a small bank attitude. Our growth provides the ability to compete with the largest banks in the country. Its established deposit base allows for flexibility in offering a complete financial option for both families and small-to mid-sized businesses. Its client-focused commitment makes First Fidelity Bank a strong, reliable partner in the communities it serves. As 2010 marks its 90th Anniversary, it proudly 7 continues its commitment to superior customer service, honest lending and community stewardship. Through its strong reputation, it works hard every day to out big the small banks and out small the big banks.

New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY.

New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants operates as professional organization serving the needs of Garden State CPAs and aspiring CPAs. It supports its members through education, networking, leadership and volunteer initiatives. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Roseland, NJ.

New Jersey State Bar Association operates as a not-for-profit organization. It educates the public to enhance awareness of the legal system. The company was founded in June 1899 and is headquartered in New Brunswick, NJ.

The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc. provides investment advice, and insurance products and services. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ.

The American Board of Surgery is an organization that is focused on providing certification for surgeons in the United States. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The organization's website, www.absurgery.org, provides information on the certification process and requirements.

Founded by David Riedel in 2003, Riedel Research Group is an independent equity research firm located in New York City. The firm provides equity research and analysis to leading financial organizations. Riedel provides research coverage of companies across the full range of market-cap. They develop company reports and analysis and earnings models and projections. Their ratings include Buy, Hold and Sell with a focus on compelling long and short investment ideas

Founded in 2023, Jefferies Investment Advisers LLC is a full-service investment banking and capital markets firm. The company is based in New York, NY. Part of Jefferies Financial Group, Inc., the company prioritizes its employee-partners and provides them with a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that responds to their needs.