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UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

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).

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

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.

Deerfield Management Co. LP (Private Equity) (Deerfield) is a private equity subsidiary of Deerfield Management Co. LP founded in 1994. The firm is headquartered in the New York.

Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

K&L Gates LLP engages in the provision of legal services. The firm represents corporations, growth and middle-market companies, capital markets participants and entrepreneurs as well as public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organizations, and individuals. The company was founded by Kirkpatrick Lockhart in 1946 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

UPMC Enterprises (UPMC Enterprises) is a venture capital subsidiary of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Aerospace Industries Association has been advocating for the aerospace industry for over 100 years. The private company is based in Arlington, VA. Eric K. Fanning has been the CEO of the company since 2018. With over 300 member companies, the organization is led by CEO-level officers who work to strengthen the industry's ability to support America's national security and economy. The association advocates for effective federal investments, innovative technologies, policies that enhance competitiveness, and a diverse workforce. AIA also helps its nearly 340 members improve the safety of air transportation, make it more secure, and drive exploration and innovation.

Hirtle, Callaghan & Co. LLC (HCC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and holding firm headquartered in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded by Jonathan Hirtle and Donald Callaghan in 1988. HCC provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, endowments, foundations, and other similar institutions. They also provide services to the private funds and HC Capital Trust.

The Vanguard Group, Inc. (VGI) is an independent registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1975 by John Bogle. In 1976, they introduced the first indexed mutual fund, the First Index Investment Trust (now known as the Vanguard 500 Index Fund), to individual investors. VGI provides investment advisory services to Vanguard family of funds and Vanguard's non-US clients, which are comprised of the following: (1) funds established as trusts under the laws of the Province of Ontario in Canada and (2) separate account clients of Vanguard's international subsidiaries.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Teknor Apex Co. manufactures and distributes plastics, rubber materials, and chemicals. Its products include vinyl, thermoplastic elastomers, polylofins, chemicals, and garden hose. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Pawtucket, RI.

Ledgewood PC provides legal services. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The company was founded by Jeffrey F. Brotman.

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP provides legal consulting services. It specializes in transactional, litigation, labor and employment, regulatory, and intellectual property legal services to various industries. The company was founded in 1873 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Cohen Circle LLC (Cohen Circle) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Betsy Cohen and Daniel Cohen. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Franklin Square Holdings LP (FS Investment) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by David J. Adelman, Randy I. Anderson and Michael Craig Forman. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

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.

PRTM Management Consultants LLC provides management consulting services. It offers operational strategy consulting, supply chain management, product and service development, and customer value management services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Graticule Asia Macro Advisors LLC (GAMA LLC) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2010 as Fortress Asia Macro Advisors LLC. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Graticule Asset Management Asia LP (GAMA LP). GAMA LLC offers investment advisory services to private funds and managed accounts. The firm also serves as sub-advisor and provides similar services with respect to their sub-advisory clients. The underlying investors in the funds are typically institutional and high net-worth investors.

Accenture LLC operates as a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. The company is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Bank of America NA operates as a commercial banking branch office. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Banco Santander International provides private banking products and services in Latin America. It provides a wide range of services and products including deposits, mutual funds, custodial and administrative services, portfolio management, credit services, and foreign exchange. In addition, fiduciary services are offered through affiliated units abroad. Banco Santander International was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks.

Baltimore Country Club of Baltimore City, Inc. provides recreational services. The firm's services include golf courses, tennis courts, squash courts and swimming pools. The company was founded on January 12, 1898 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Part of Citigroup, Inc., Citigroup Saudi Arabia is a Saudi Arabian company that provides investment banking services. The company is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fahad Al-Deweesh has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Headset, Inc. develops a business intelligence platform for the marijuana industry. It offers Cannabis Market Intelligence that help operators make informed business decisions through data. The company was founded by Brian Wansolich, David Scott, and Scott Vickers in 2015 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.