Andrea Sobel

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.

Sanders Morris Harris LLC (SMH) is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and member FINRA, SIPC, located in Houston, Texas. The firm is also an SEC-registered investment advisor. SMH was formed in January 2000 as the result of a merger between Sanders Morris Mundy, Inc. and Harris Webb & Garrison, Inc. The firm is now wholly-owned by Summer Wealth Management LLC. The ultimate principal owners of Summer Wealth Management, LLC are Lee Equity Partners LLC and The Edelman Financial Center, Inc. through intermediaries. SMH provides provides brokerage, asset management and similar services to individuals, high net-worth individuals, pension and profit sharing plans, trusts, estates, and corporations and other business entities.

Heelys, Inc. designs, markets and distributes action sports-inspired products primarily under the HEELYS brand targeted to the youth market. Its primary product, HEELYS-wheeled footwear, is patented, dual-purpose footwear that incorporates stealth, removable wheel in the heel. HEELYS-wheeled footwear product, includes single-wheel, two-wheel and grind-and-roll. Heelys was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Carrollton, TX.

Burberry Ltd. engages in the manufacture and distribution of apparel and accessories for men, women, and children. Its products include fragrance, eyewear, jeans, bags, bras, scarves, shoes, belts, wallets, and silks wear. The company was founded on January 9, 1920 and is headquartered in London, UK.

Ellen Tracy, Inc. manufactures women's apparel. The firm’s products include fragrance, footwear, handbags, jewelry, scarves, belts, and hosiery. The company was founded by Herbin Gallen in 1949 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Newgistics, Inc. provides e-commerce services to retailers. It offers end-to-end e-commerce solutions that integrate every step in the order life cycle from customer acquisition through fulfilment, delivery and returns. The firm offers technology-enabled parcel logistics and related services to the rapidly growing e-commerce and direct-to-consumer retail industry. The company was founded in 1999 by Philip S. Siegel and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Ariat International, Inc. manufactures footwear and apparel for equestrian enthusiasts. It offers performance, exotic, cowboy, roper and lacer, western fashion, new west, rugged west, farm and ranch, dress, casual, and work footwear, apparel, including denims, woven shirts, base layers, mid layers, T-shirts and polos, tops, outerwear, and workwear; and accessories, such as belts, footbeds, socks, bags, caps, hats, and scarves. The company was founded by Elizabeth Cross and Pam Parker in 1993 and is headquartered in Union City, CA.

CJ Apparel Group LLC designs, manufactures, and distributes apparel. It provides sportswear, overalls, coveralls, folkloric clothing, undergarments, hosiery, nightwear, swimwear, uniforms, waistcoats, slacks and trousers. The company was founded by Glenn Sand in 1977 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sanders Morris Harris LLC (Investment Management) (SMH-IM) is the investment management division of Sanders Morris Harris LLC, a registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded in 2000 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tectonic Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: TECTP). SMH-IM provides advisory services to individuals, pooled investments, plan sponsors, trusts, estates, corporations, institutions, and other businesses.

GS1 is a global organization that developed the machine-readable barcode, which is now the universal standard in trade and is scanned on products six billion times a day. The non-profit company is based in Lawrenceville, NJ. The company's standards are the language for efficient and secure business processes that span company boundaries and continents. GS1 works with its customers and partners to develop market-driven and future-oriented solutions that directly contribute to their business success. Today, two million companies across more than 20 industries around the world use GS1's language to uniquely identify products, locations, and assets to capture relevant data and share it with business partners within value-added networks.

Give Kids The World, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization which provides vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. It offers accommodations in villas, transportation, tickets to theme parks, meals, and daily entertainment services. The company was founded by Henri Landwirth in 1986 and is headquartered in Kissimmee, FL.

Nautica Apparel, Inc. manufactures and markets men's, women's, and children's apparel and accessories. The company was founded by David Chu on December 30, 1988 and is headquartered in Albany, NY.

Robert Graham Designs LLC is a luxury clothing brand that offers men's and women's clothing, including a branded collection of men's socks. The company is based in New York, NY and was founded in 2001 by Robert Stock. The company aims to provide wearable art that promises unparalleled craftsmanship, luxury, and original style.

Multimedia Plus, Inc. engages in the provision of custom videos and interactive multimedia training. It offers Incite, a drag-and-drop publishing tool which allows the creation of interactive and media-rich content. The company was founded by David Harouche in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Tengram Capital Partners LLC (Tengram Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by William Sweedler and Matthew Eby. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.

Laura Geller Beauty LLC develops color cosmetics. Its products include lipsticks, creams, liners, eye spackle hues, waterproof lip glosses and baked mono blushes. The company was founded by Laura Geller in 1993 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Red Apple Stores, Inc. engages in the operation of retail stores. It offers clothing, home, and food products. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Deva Concepts LLC engages in the provision of curly hair care products. It offers cleansers, conditioners, treatments, stylish, and tools. The company was founded by Lorraine Massey and Denis da Silva in 1994 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

This Works Products Ltd. develops, markets, distributes and sells aroma therapeutic beauty products. It provides cleansers, daily moisturizers, body moisturizers, body oils, bath oils, bath and shower gels, bath soaks, exfoliators, candles, and gifts. The firm also provides anti-ageing, eye, lip, sleep, and travel products; and products for neck and bust, legs, feet, and hands. The firm offers its products online and through department stores, retailers, and online boutiques. The comapny was founded by Kathy Phillips in 2003 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Balmoral Funds LLC (Balmoral Funds) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Jonathan A. Victor and Skip Victor. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Algenist LLC operates as a nutrition and specialty ingredients company. It is a clinical skincare brand delivering anti-aging innovation from Microalgae, one of the oldest and nutrient-rich algae in the world. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Part of bpost SA, Radial Commerce, Inc. operates mail-order houses. The company is based in King of Prussia, PA.

RV Skincare LLC distributes beauty products. Its products include moisturizers, eye treatments and fine lines & wrinkles. The company was founded by Gregory Brown in 1997 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Lime Crime, Inc. engages in manufacturing and retailing of cosmetic products. It offers lips, eyes, hair, highlighter, makeup brushes, and nail products. The company was founded by Doe Deere in 2008 and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA.

Cos Bar USA, Inc. operates as cosmetics and skin care boutique. The company was founded by Lily Garfield and Cos Bar Aspe and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Brand Matter LLC provides brand management services. The company was founded by Rick Platt and is headquartered in New York, NY.

NEST Fragrances LLC designs and manufactures home fragrance and personal care products. It provides scented candles, diffusers, room sprays, soaps and lotions and other essentials for body, rooms and environments. The firm's clients include companies in the fashion, beauty, retail and home fragrance industries. The company was founded by Laura Slatkin in 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

YMA Fashion Scholarship Fund operates as an organization for fashion-oriented education and workforce development. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.