Kevin D. Silver

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.

Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

KeyBanc Capital Markets, Inc. is a registered investment bank and broker/dealer headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 1983 and is a subsidiary of KeyCorp. (NYSE: KEY). KeyBanc Capital Markets provides investment banking, commercial lending, treasury management, derivatives, foreign exchange, equity and debt underwriting and trading and syndicated finance products and services to large corporations and middle-market companies.

Opus Capital Group LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are a subsidiary of Opus Capital Management, Inc., established in March 1996; and is the predecessor to Opus Capital Group, LLC which was founded in May 2006 by Jakki Haussler and Leonard Haussler. They conduct their business under the name Opus Capital Management. The firm provides investment advisory services to individuals and high net-worth individuals, public and corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, and corporations.

Heitman LLC (Heitman) is a private equity firm founded in 1966 .The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Founded in 2008, Northcoast Research Partners LLC is an independent, full-service, institutional equity research firm located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is a subsidiary of Northcoast Research Holdings LLC. Their research coverage include: business services, consumer, healthcare, industrial/basic materials and accounting/tax policy.

Meural, Inc. develops digital wall displays and frames. The company was founded by Vladimir Vukicevic and Jerry Hu in August 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients.

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.

Woodstream Corp. provides pest and animal control services. Its brands include Victor, Terro, Safer, Havahart, Zareba and Perky-Pet. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Lancaster, PA.

GED Integrated Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of equipment, integrated software solutions and related consumables used to manufacture insulating glass units. The company was founded by Dick Dietrich and Edmund Leopold in 1977 and is headquartered in Glenwillow, OH.

Tri-Star Electronics International, Inc. supplies electronic interconnect components. Its products provide accurate and efficient transmission of data and power on aircraft and defense platforms, as well as in high-end industrial equipment. The firm's applications are used for commercial aerospace, defense and industrial customers. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Cleveland Research Co. (CRC) is an investment research firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm was founded in 2006 by Eric Bosshard and Chris Byke. They are a subsidiary of Cleveland Research Management Co. LLC. CRC offers high-quality equity and market research for institutional clients. They provide insight and detailed analysis into the largest companies and sectors across five primary industries: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Agricultural and Industrial.

Blue Sea Capital Management LLC (Blue Sea Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Richard J. Wandoff and James R. Davis, Jr. The firm is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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).

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Fifth Third Bank, NA (Investment Management) (Fifth Third Private Bank) is the private banking division of Fifth Third Bank, NA, ultimately owned by Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ: FITB). The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fifth Third Private Bank offers banking, investment and insurance products and services to high net worth and ultra-high net worth individuals and families.

RESA Power Solutions LLC remanufactures and distributes electrical equipment. Its products and services include unsupported vintages of power breakers and switchgear, tripping concerns with older vintage equipment, switchgear life extension planning, motor control system renovation & maintenance, system planning: maintenance & testing, power studies and low voltage components. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Sunvair Aerospace Group, Inc. provides landing gear overhaul and component repair services for commercial and military aircrafts. The firm also offers non-destructive testing (NDT) and hydraulic testing, repair, and overhaul. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Valencia, CA.

Abrasive Technology LLC is a company that specializes in manufacturing and selling diamond and CBN tooling for various applications such as grinding, machining, material removal, and polishing. Abrasive Technology is based in Lewis Center, OH and has subsidiaries in Canada and Singapore. The tooling is used in industries such as aerospace, dental, medical, and metalworking. The company was founded in 1971 by Loyal M. Peterman and is currently led by CEOs Clement Wiekrykas and Daryl L. Peterman.

Alpaca VC Investment Management LLC (Alpaca VC ) is a venture capital arm of Corigin Holdings LLC founded in 2010 by Ryan Freedman. The firm is headquartered in New York.

DDS Lab LLC operates as a dental laboratory. It specializes in crown and bridge, dentures, partials, implants, orthodontics, Fierce mouth guards, and CAD/CAM restorations. The company was founded on May 2, 2005 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

NSi Industries LLC designs, manufactures and supplies electrical and lighting products. The firm’s products include warrior wrap professional tape, easy-wrap general purpose tape, polaris mechanical connectors, connectors, connector bloks and terminal bloks, miniterms, switches and indicator lights, insulating, splicing, lubricants and panel channel, grounding, cable ties and mounts, hardware, tools, testers and firestop, tork, lighting, and display kits. The company was founded by Axel Rasmussen in 1975 and is headquartered in Huntersville, NC.

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.

Morningstar, Inc. (Research) is the investment research arm of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Joseph Mansueto in 1984 and provides independent portfolio information offering star ratings and analysis of managed funds. They also provide economic commentary and asset allocation information based on qualitative research.

Founded in 1987, Adviser Holdings LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Naples, Florida. The firm's clients include institutional investors, high net-worth individuals, wealth management groups and family offices.

Flagger Force LLC is a leading traffic control company that provides flaggers and traffic control services throughout the eastern United States. The company is based in Hummelstown, PA. Today, Flagger Force has a fleet of over 1,100 vehicles and 1,700 full-time employees, and their safety standards are embraced by industry stakeholders. The company has the resources and expertise to help support the nation's infrastructure, utilities, and other service industries. The company was founded in 2002 by Michele Doner and Michael Doner with a handful of employees, one pickup truck, and the equipment needed to control traffic. Michael Doner has been the CEO since 2002.

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.

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.

Air Medical Group Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of emergency air medical services. It offers emergency transportation services to individuals with critical health issues or injuries. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Lewisville, TX.

Havenly, Inc. engages in the provision of online interior design services. It offers Havenly mini, and Havenly full packages. The company was founded by Lee Mayer, Emily Motayed and Jessie Dixon in 2013 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Renoviso, Inc. engages in the provision of home renovation services. It offers window window, patio and entry door, roofing, and siding installation services. The company was founded by Eric Horndahl and Brian Waldman in 2014 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.