Nick Wilwerding

Heartland Advisors, Inc. is a mutual fund manager and SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm's predecessor was founded in 1983 as an investment advisory subsidiary of a regional brokerage firm, The Milwaukee Co., owned in part by William J. Nasgovitz. In 1984, Mr. Nasgovitz purchased a majority interest in the investment advisory subsidiary from his partners and started managing Heartland's first mutual fund, the Heartland Value Fund. In 1988, Mr. Nasgovitz and his partners sold The Milwaukee Co. to Dain Bosworth. In the same transaction, Mr. Nasgovitz acquired the remaining shares of the investment advisory subsidiary and changed its name to Heartland Advisors, Inc. In 2000, the firm was reorganized into a wholly owned subsidiary of Heartland Holdings, Inc., but it remains a 100% employee-owned independent firm. Heartland Advisors provides investment advice to individual and institutional clients.

Weitz Investment Management, Inc. (Weitz) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded by Wallace R. Weitz in 1983 as Wallace R. Weitz & Co. Weitz provides investment management services on a discretionary basis to registered investment companies and to a number of separate accounts.

Bridges Investment Counsel, Inc. is an independent investment advisory firm headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Founded in 1945, the firm manages investments of high net worth families, individuals and public charities.

Westwood Management Corp. (Westwood) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded by Susan Byrne in 1983 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. (NYSE: WHG). Westwood provides portfolio management services to individuals, investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, state and municipal government entities, and pooled investment vehicles.

McCarthy Capital Corp (McCarthy Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of MGI Holdings, Inc. founded in 1986 by Michael R. McCarthy. The firm is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska.

The International Association of Business Communicators operates as a vibrant membership association. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL.

AllianceBernstein LP (AB) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in 2000, the firm is owned by Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). AB provides investment advice to investment companies, pension and profit-sharing plans, banks and thrift institutions, trusts, estates, government agencies, charitable organizations, individuals, corporations and other business entities.

Principal Global Investors LLC, dba Principal Asset Management (Principal AM), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Principal Global Investors Holding Co. (US) LLC and their ultimate parent is Principal Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFG). Principal AM provides investment advisory services to institutional investors and individuals on a discretionary or non-discretionary basis.

CLS Investments LLC (CLS) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded in 1989 by Patrick Clarke and Gary Lanzen and they are a subsidiary of Orion Advisor Solutions LLC, ultimately held by NorthStar Topco LLC. CLS provides investment advice to individuals, pension, retirement, educational savings and profit-sharing plans, endowments, other pooled investment vehicles, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations or other business entities, and state or municipal government entities.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Bank Teller Ltd. provides electronic payments transfer services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Adidas USA designs, manufactures & sells sporting shoes, equipment & apparel. The company is headquartered in New York City, NY

National Investor Relations Institute operates as an association of corporate officers and investor relations consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, shareholders, securities analysts and other financial community constituents. The company was founded by DeWitt C. Morrill in 1969 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

SilverStone Group, Inc. engages in the provision of insurance services that offers risk management and employee benefits. Its services include HR consulting, property and casualty coverage, risk management, employee benefits, business insurance, and financial planning services. The company was founded by Ruth Nelson and H. H. Nelson in 1945 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Kiewit Corp. engages in the provision of construction management services. The company was founded by Andrew Kiewit and Peter Kiewit in 1884 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Clinical Laboratory Management Association, Inc. operates as a professional membership organization. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Great Plains Communications, Inc. provides telecommunications services. It offers wired communication, cable television and internet services. The company was founded by E. C. Hunt in 1910 and is headquartered in Blair, NE.

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is a individual membership professional organization representing more than 77,000 member physical therapists (PTs), physical therapist assistants (PTAs), and students of physical therapy. APTA seeks to improve the health and quality of life of individuals in society by advancing physical therapist practice, education, and research, and by increasing the awareness and understanding of physical therapy's role in the nation's health care system.

Sport & Spine Rehab of Fort Washington LLC engages in the provision of back, neck, spine therapy, and rehabilitation services. It offers comprehensive care by combining chiropractic, physical therapy, rehabilitation and patient education to eliminate symptoms, restore full function and promote a healthy lifestyle. The firm also promotes wellness by supporting local employers and charitable organizations, providing screenings and consultations at health fairs as well as educational lectures. The company was founded by Jay S. Greenstein in 1994 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, MD.

Clarity Asset Management, Inc. is a fee only financial planning and asset management firm. The private company is based in Ames, IA. As a fiduciary team, they work together for the benefit of their clients, always putting their best interest first.

Think Big Partners LLC engages in the provision of investment services. It offers Think Big Accelerator, which is an immersive 6-9 month program for early-stage, technology-focused startups. Its Think Big Coworking, is an urban loft space in Kansas City, is like an Olympic training ground where members find new ways to work, collaborate with one another and connects them with entrepreneurs, and brew their startup opportunity. The company was founded by Herb Sih and Tyler Prochnow on April 21, 2008 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

CWM LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded in 2010 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carson Group Holdings LLC. CWM manages investment portfolios for individual clients, high net-worth families, foundations, endowments, and institutional investors. They also provide personal financial planning and investment advice.

The NIRI Virtual Chapter is a private company based in Nashville, TN.

Think Big Ventures is venture capital subsidiary of Think Big Partners founded in 2009 by Herb Sih and Tyler Prochnow. The firm is headquartered in Kansas,Missouri.

Sagacious, Inc. provides services and support for financial services companies. The firm’s services include implementation, custom development, integration, workflows and process automation, support and training and analytics and business intelligence. The company is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.

Part of Osaic, Inc., Lincoln Financial Securities Corp. is a company that provides brokerage dealing and investment advisory services. The company is based in Fort Wayne, IN.

Gardedam Therapeutics, Inc. provides pharmacological research services. The firm develops and commercializes pharmacological chaperone based small molecule and protein therapeutics. The company was founded by Gergely Toth in 2012 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.