Karen L. Vernamonti

Wright Investors' Service, Inc. (Wright) is a SEC-registered investment adviser headquartered in Shelton, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1996 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Winthrop Corp., which is wholly owned by Khandwala Capital Management, Inc. Wright manages the equity and fixed income assets of individuals, corporations, municipalities, multi-employer benefit plans, endowments, foundations and trust funds, and providing sub-advisory services to bank trust departments. The firm also offers discretionary investment management services to clients through several wrap programs, for which Wright does not serve as the sponsor.

Goldman Sachs Bank AG engages in the provision of banking and financial services. Its business activities also include securities trading, asset management, and investment consulting. The company was founded on May 27, 1992 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

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.

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.

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.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, 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.

The Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants operates as a membership association and provides advocacy, community, and education services. The private company is based in Rocky Hill, CT.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants is a non-profit organization. It provides a membership program for certified public accountants that offers in-person and online networking opportunities, Continuing Professional Education courses and conferences, the CPA Journal, and other publications. The company was foudned in 1897 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants is a professional association for certified public accountants operating statewide. The non-profit company is based in Pennsylvania.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

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.

Equitable Life Insurance Co. provides investment advice. Its products include life insurance, retirement, retirement plans for employers and investments. The company was founded by Henry Hyde in 1859 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

National Securities Clearing Corp. provides clearance, settlement and information services. The firm provides its services for broker-to-broker equity, corporate & municipal bond, exchange-traded funds, and unit investment trust. It also provides money settlement for mutual funds and insurance, annuity transactions, linking funds. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Cantor Fitzgerald LP provides brokerage services. It offers capital market, investment banking and portfolio business services. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Miller Cooper & Co. Ltd. is the 10th largest accounting firm that provides accounting, tax, due diligence, IT solutions, retirement plan, and business consulting services to entrepreneurial and middle market clients. The American company has deep industry expertise in a wide range of industry sectors, including automotive dealers, technology innovators, government entities, school districts, and nonprofit organizations. Miller Cooper & Co. offers career opportunities for both fresh graduates and experienced professionals who are passionate about professional development and growth.

Deutsche Bank AG provides financial and banking services. It also offers commercial and investment banking services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

T&M Protection Resources LLC provides security executive protection services. It provides a growing portfolio of seamlessly integrated security and intelligence services to leading businesses, financial organizations, investment management firms, corporations, academic institutions and private clients. The company was founded by Robert Trotta and John Molloy in January 1981 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Founded in 1985, First Foundation Advisors is a registered investment advisor located in Irvine, California. The firm was formerly known as Keller Group Investment Management, Inc. They are a subsidiary of First Foundation, Inc. (NASDAQ: FFWM). First Foundation Advisors provides discretionary investment advisory services and/or financial planning services on a stand-alone basis or combined discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning services on a fee-only basis. Their domestic and international clients include individuals, families, family businesses, foundations, corporations and non-profit institutions.

Covington Capital Management (Covington) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 by Gary Arakawa, Rebecca Dutka, Kim Wilkinson, Franklin Ulf and Robert Raney. They were acquired by Cerity Partners Equity Holding LLC in 2022. Covington primarily manages portfolios for high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts, retirement accounts (IRAs, corporate pensions and profit-sharing plans), and charitable organizations (foundations and endowments).

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is the investment bank and brokerage subsidiary of CFS CF & Co. I Holdings LP, which is owned by Cantor Fitzgerald LP in the US. The firm was founded by Bernie Gerald Cantor and John Fitzgerald in 1945. Headquartered in New York City, Cantor Fitzgerald offers clients a global, multi-asset prime brokerage platform with a focus on the quality middle market.

Part of Lloyds Banking Group Plc, Lloyds Bank Plc (New York Branch) is a commercial banking company. The company is based in New York, NY.

Covington Capital Corp (Covington Capital) is a Toronto-based venture capital investment firm founded 1994. The firm is headquartered in Toranto, CA.

Cantor Entertainment Technology provides software services, data and content to the gaming industry and additional entertainment channels worldwide. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

First Citizens Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of financial services. It operates through the following segments: Retail Banking, Corporate Banking, Treasury Management and Investment Banking, Asset Management, and Group Function. The Retail Banking segment includes loans and mortgages, deposit, foreign exchange transactions, credit and debit cards, and card merchant acquiring business with retail and commercial customers. The Corporate Banking segment offers loans and credit facilities, and deposits and current accounts for corporate and institutional customers. The Treasury Management and Investment Banking segment comprises of liquidity management and investment banking services as well as corporate finance, and specialized financial trading. The Asset Management segment consists of investment products and services to institutional investors and intermediaries. The Group Function segment involves in finance, legal, and other centralized functions. The company was founded in March 1993 and is headquartered in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.