Scott P. Sutherland

Wedbush Securities, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1955 as Wedbush Morgan Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services LLC, which is owned by Wedbush, Inc. Wedbush Securities provides a wide range of securities brokerage, wealth management, and investment banking services to private and institutional clients. Their research focuses on providing coverage of small and mid-sized companies in the following industries: (1) consumer products and services (2) technology (3) entertainment and media (4) life sciences and (5) industrial growth and clean technology.

Founded in 1970, Bjurman, Barry & Associates (BBA), formerly George D. Bjurman & Associates, is a registered investment advisor firm located in Los Angeles. The firm specializes in the management of investment portfolios for corporate pension and profit sharing plans, jointly trusteed and union pension plans, states and municipalities, foundations, endowment funds and individuals. BBA is jointly owned by the senior associates of the firm. They have no affiliations with any corporate, banking, or insurance organizations. The assets the firm has under management are divided among equity, fixed income, and balanced portfolios.

John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. provides life insurance, wealth management and other investment solutions. Its products include annuities, mutual funds, long-term care, life insurance and college savings. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA provides investment advisory services. It offers banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer finance services. The company is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.