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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.

Eagle Asset Management, Inc. (Eagle) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1976 by Tom James and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Carillon Towers Advisers, Inc., which is wholly owned by Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF). Eagle provides portfolio management services to institutions and high net-worth clients (individual investors, trusts and smaller employee benefit plans) and serves as the investment subadvisor to the Carillon Funds.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

Chas. P. Smith & Associates, PA, CPAs is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Lakeland, Florida. They do-business-as CPS Investment Advisors (CPS). The firm was founded in 1975 to offer traditional tax and accounting services with a focus on educating clients about money and financial independence. In 1989, CPS became a full-service Registered Investment Advisory firm that provides portfolio management services to high net worth individuals, individuals, corporations, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, municipalities, and other US institutions.

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.

THL/Cannae Investors LLC provides technology enabled human resources and payroll processing services. The firm’s products include Human Capital Management, Dayforce HCM, Dayforce global Solutions, small business payroll & HR and Ceridian services. It specializes in tax services, employee benefits administration, corporate wellness and employee assistance, employee retention and recruitment services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Newbridge Securities Corp. is a full-service securities brokerage and investment bank. They provide services to a broad based group of individuals and corporate clients. The core focus of their institutional research department is to identify companies with substantial, but realistic growth potential and whose shares are attractively valued. It is this attention to high-growth segments of the market that lead them to identify nanotechnology as an emerging trend that is spawning innovation in a range of industrial sectors. Newbridge is a member of the NASD and the SIPC. They are a subsidiary of Pershing LLC. Their ultimate parent is The Bank of New York Mellon Corp. (NYSE: BK).

Part of Monex Group, Inc., TradeStation Securities, Inc. is a licensed securities broker-dealer and a registered futures commission merchant. The company is based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. TradeStation Securities offers a full suite of advanced trading technology, online brokerage services, and education. The company's technology subsidiary, TradeStation Technologies, Inc., develops and offers strategy trading software tools and subscription services, and hosts the TradingApp® store. TradeStation Securities provides a premier investing experience for the trader on the go, with their mobile trading app. The company also offers a futures options trading platform, allowing traders to identify and seize market opportunities with advanced trading technology. Customers can trade stocks, ETFs, options, or futures online.

United Soccer Leagues LLC operates as a soccer league in the United States and Canada. It consists five leagues with 120 teams across the US, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Professional leagues of the organization includes Premier Development League (men) or the W-League (women) The company was founded by Francisco Marcos on September 8, 2010 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Chaffe & Associates, Inc. engages in the provision of specialized investment banking services to financial and business interests. Its clients include publicly held companies, family-owned businesses, banks, and other financial institutions. The company was founded by D.B.H. Chaffe III in 1982 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

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.

Part of Graphco Holdings Corp., Graphco Technologies, Inc. is a company that provides secure access, biometric identification, surveillance, and secure data hosting. The company is based in Newtown, PA.

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.

Brean Capital is an independent investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1973 and provides equity research, corporate finance and advisory investment banking, equity institutional sales and trading, and asset management to institutional investors and corporate clients. Their fixed income business provides sales, trading, research and banking services on a wide range of mortgage and asset-backed, US Treasury and government agency securities, structured products, corporate bonds, and municipal debt. The fixed income sales team employs a highly analytical approach to bond selection, trade execution, and overall bond portfolio management. Under the guidance of fixed income strategists, the fixed income team uses a combination of qualitative and quantitative analyses to create custom investment portfolios and develop targeted, executable bond trading strategies to complement their clients? balance sheets.

Trimont Real Estate Advisors LLC provides real estate advisory services. Its services include asset management, servicing, bond finance services, defeasance consulting, underwriting and information management. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

The Florida Bar operates as professional organization of lawyers. The company is headquartered in Tallahassee, FL.

Mangrove Employer Services, Inc. provides software services. The firm offers human resource management, payroll processing and benefit administration software and services, to commercial and non-profit clients, and service bureau organizations throughout the United States. The company was founded by Richard S. Cangemi and Paul D. Zugay in 1994 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

American Society of Appraisers provides education, accreditation and publication for appraisers. It offers international organization of professional appraisers representing all appraisal disciplines: appraisal review and management, business valuation, gems and jewelry, machinery and technical specialties, personal property and real property. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Ned Davis Research, Inc. (NDR) is an institutional investment research firm headquartered in Nokomis, Florida. The firm was founded by Ned Davis in 1980. They are wholly owned by Delinian Holdings US LLC, which is ultimately owned by Delinian Ltd. in Great Britain. NDR produces and publishes independent financial research and offers customized research services. The firm markets its research globally, primarily to registered investment advisers, brokerage firms, asset management firms, hedge funds, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other types of institutional investors. Their approach combines both fundamental and technical research disciplines.

Florida First Partners is a joint venture between MILCOM Venture Partners and the Credit Suisse Customized Fund Investment Group founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida.

The Coral Springs Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for local businesses to connect, network, and grow. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Coral Springs, FL.

Jack Cooper Holdings Corp. provides vehicle transport services. It specializes in the transportation of new automobiles and light trucks. The firm provides automotive transportation and logistics services to original equipment manufacturers, automotive auction companies and logistics brokers of cars and light trucks. The company was founded in May 6, 2009 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Centerboard Group LLC (Centerboard Group) is a private equity firm founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in New York.