Kenneth George Mertz

Founded in 1992 by Joseph Besecker, Emerald Research is a research firm located in Leola, Pennsylvania. The firm is the investment research arm of Emerald Asset Management, Inc. and is affiliated with registered investment advisor Emerald Advisors, Inc. They focus on providing in-depth, on-site fundamental research of primarily small- to mid-cap public companies in the consumer, financial services, life sciences and technology sectors. Emerald's intense fundamental research process results in over 2000 company visits per year. The firm seeks to identify early investment opportunities that are included in a variety of growth-oriented separate account and mutual fund equity portfolios. Their parent firm, Emerald Asset Management, also offers short, mid and long-term fixed-income separate account strategies which utilize a combination of proprietary quantitative models and fundamental analysis to create portfolios of high quality liquid securities.

Emerald Asset Management PA LLC engages in the provision of equity and fixed-income portfolio management services. It offers mutual funds, individually-managed separate accounts, asset allocation solutions, and investment strategies. The company was founded by Joseph Edward Besecker in 1991 and is headquartered in Leola, PA.

Founded in 2003 by Douglas Thomas, JET Investment Research, Inc. is an independent research firm located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. They follow a variety of industries including biotechnology, consumer and food, manufacturing and capital goods, software and wireless. JET employs both fundamental and technical research methods.

iNetworks Advisors Inc (iNetworks) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Anthony M. Lancenere and Charlie A. Schliebs. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. PSERS was founded in 1917 to manage the assets of the Retirement Fund for public school employees of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Members eligible to participate in the System include all full-time public-school employees and part-time public-school employees who render at least 80 days or 500 hours of service yearly.

Greenwood Advisers LLC provides financial services. The company was founded by Steven E. Russell and is headquartered in Lancaster, PA.

Mid Atlantic Plant Co., Inc. provides horticultural products and services. It operates as a horticultural distributor. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in DE.

KeystoneCare Home Health LLC operates as a nonprofit organization. It provides home and palliative care, hospice, private duty, supporting, and concierge services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Wyndmoor, PA.

Berks Construction Co., Inc. provides home building services. The firm specializes in two-story single-family, duplex and town home designs. It focuses on delivering customer satisfaction from the agreement of sale to settlement. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Mohnton, PA.

Part of 1251 Capital Group, Inc., EmStone Advisers LLC is a company that provides investment advice. The company is based in Leola, PA.

CFA Institute operates as non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of chartered financial analyst programs. It offers certificate in investment performance measurement program, investment foundations, and scholarship. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC (CCA) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania. The firm was co-founded in 2001 by William "Bill" Martindale, Jr., Robert "Bob” Mitchell, Duane R. D’Orazio and W. Christopher “Chris” Maxwell. CCA offers investment management services on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis to separately managed accounts and mutual funds.

Fiduciary Trust International LLC (FTI) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The firm was founded by Dr. Lisette Cooper in 1931 as Athena Capital Advisors LLC and rebranded as Fiduciary Trust International LLC in 2020. They are a subsidiary of Fiduciary International Holding, Inc., ultimately held by Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN). FTI provides highly customized portfolio management, research, and related wealth management services to high- and ultra-high-net worth individuals, families, and nonprofit institutions. The firm also provides advisory services to privately offered investment funds.

The State of Pennsylvania Employees' Retirement System (SERS) is a government-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1923 by the Pennsylvania State Employees' Retirement Code. SERS manages retirement plans for public sector employees.

Philadelphia Gas Works distributes natural gas to the residential, commercial, and industrial customers. It maintains a distribution system of gas mains and service pipes. The company was founded on February 8, 1836 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Merakey USA is a leading provider of community-based behavioral healthcare services for the public sector. The non-profit company is based in Lafayette Hill, PA. Joseph S. Martz has been the CEO of the company since 2014. The company offers a full range of integrated services, including fresh start housing and supportive service programs for adult men and women with a history of homelessness, chemical dependency, and/or varying degrees of behavioral health issues. Merakey also operates a for-profit subsidiary called Life Tree Pharmacy, which supports individuals in the behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability communities. Merakey's autism services focus on the continuum of care throughout the lifespan of individuals they support, diagnosed with or without an autism diagnosis or other health impairment. Founded in 1969, the company provides comprehensive care for adults and children who wish to live comfortably in their own homes and within their communities.

TL Ventures Inc (TL Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. founded in 1988 by Robert Keith. The firm is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Kynetic LLC operates consumer internet businesses. Its brands include Fanatics, an online retailer of licensed sports merchandise; Rue La La, an online private sale destinations in the U.S.; and ShopRunner, a members-only service, which aggregates shopping benefits from retailers. The company was founded by Michael G. Rubin and Mitchell Trager in 2011 and is headquartered in King of Prussia, PA.