Brad Smith

North Shore Gas Co. operates as a regulated natural gas delivery company. It serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers in different communities within the northern suburbs of Chicago. The company was founded in 1900 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Peoples Gas Light & Coke Co. provides natural gas utility services to residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation customers in Chicago. It also manages portfolio of natural gas supply contracts, storage services, and pipeline transportation services. The company was founded in 1855 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The National Bank of Indianapolis Corp. engages in the provision of banking and financial services. It offers a range of credit, deposit, and wealth management products and advisory services for individual and corporate clients. The company was founded by Michael S. Maurer and Morris L. Maurer in 1993 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Fifth Street Capital LLC (Fifth Street Capital) is private equity firm founded by Leonard Tannenbaum in 1998. The firm is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida.

BMO LGM Frontier Markets Equity Fund is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that operates as an Interval Fund. It has an objective of providing capital appreciation and will invests in equity securities of foreign companies located in frontier markets or whose primary business activities or principal trading markets are in frontier markets. The company was founded on July 3, 2013 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients.

Vedder Price PC provides legal services. Its areas of practice include antitrust, construction, gaming, government, mergers and acquisitions. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Santander Bank, NA engages in provision of financial products and services. It offers retail banking, mortgages, corporate banking, cash management, capital markets, trust and wealth management, and insurance. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Quarles Petroleum, Inc. distributes and supplies fleet fuel, oil and propane. It offers residential and commercial fuel delivery services, heating and air conditioning systems, air purifier and humidifier installation. The company was founded by Douglas E. Quarles Sr. and Gladys T. Quarles in 1940 and is headquartered in Fredericksburg, VA.

Lyric Opera of Chicago provides live theatrical presentations. The company was founded by Carol Fox, Nicola Rescigno and Lawrence V. Kelly in 1954 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The American Gas Association represents over 200 energy companies that provide natural gas service to 180 million Americans. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's natural gas utilities are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new and modernized infrastructure and advanced technologies that maintain reliable, resilient, and affordable energy service choices for consumers. The company advocates on behalf of its member natural gas distribution utilities before Federal agencies in the area of energy market regulation.

Western Alliance Bank engages in the provision of banking services. The company was founded on August 26, 2002 and is headquartered in Phoenix AZ.

The Chicago Urban League provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans. The company was founded on December 11, 1916 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Virginia Bankers Association is an organization which helps provide solutions to aid in resolving differences, unifying efforts, and accomplishing objectives. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Glen Allen, VA.

Fifth Street Management LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Greenwich, Connecticut. In 2014, Fifth Street Asset Management Inc. ("FSAM") completed its initial public offering of common stock (NASDAQ:FSAM). As part of the restructuring in connection with the IPO, FSAM became the general partner of Fifth Street Holdings LP ("Holdings”) and the proceeds of the IPO were used to repurchase interests in Holdings from certain minority holders. Fifth Street is wholly-owned by Holdings, and FSAM holds a minority interest in Holdings. The majority of interests in Holdings is held by employees of affiliates of Fifth Street, including Leonard M. Tannenbaum.

Ounce of Prevention Fund is a non-profit organization, which provides care and education to children who were born in poverty. It offers childhood education, research, and program models that focus on the physical, social, and emotional development of children from birth to age of five. The company was founded by Irving B. Harris in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Union Mortgage Group, Inc. provides a full line of mortgage products. The company was founded on November 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

United Way of Metro Chicago, Inc. operates as non-profit organization, which allocate funds for health, education, financial stability and safety. The firm provides health, education and financial services. It offers 211 hotline support, center for human trafficking and slavery, born learning, and sports activities. The company was founded by Frances Wisebart Jacobs, Myron W. Reed, William J.O’Ryan, Dean H. Martyn Hart and Rabbi William S. Friedman in 1887 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Native American Connections, Inc. has been providing healing services, affordable housing, and community development projects since 1972. The private company is based in Phoenix, AZ and currently owns and operates 24 service sites throughout the greater metro area. The company integrates Native American healing with evidence-based practices to support health and wellness. The company is also planning to open three new sites, including one health and two housing sites, in 2024-25. These health and housing services are open to all people. Trula Ann Breuninger has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, Inc. advocates for working families and revitalizes communities through community building, real estate development, mortgage lending, homeownership education and housing policy. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of Bank of America Corp., Banc of America Leasing & Capital LLC is a credit institution. The company is based in San Francisco, CA.

Valley of the Sun United Way operates as a non-profit organization which focuses on health and human services. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Navy Pier, Inc. is a waterfront destination and one of the top attractions in the city. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. Visitors can enjoy events, dining, shopping, and more at Navy Pier.

Part of Bank of Montreal, BMO Financial Corp. provides banking and investment services. The company is based in Wilmington, DE. Darrel Hackett has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (Credit Investments) (Kayne Anderson Capital (Credit Investment) is a private equity subsidiary of Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP founded in 1984. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Part of WEC Energy Group, Inc., Peoples Energy LLC is a company that provides natural gas distribution services. The company is based in Chicago, IL.

Cary Street Partners Financial LLC provides financial advisory services. The firm offers wealth management, asset management, life insurance strategies and corporate benefits and retirement services. The company was founded by Mark M. Gambill and Thomas H. Tullidge, Jr. in 2002 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Part of The National Bank of Indianapolis Corp., The National Bank of Indianapolis operates as a nationally chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Indianapolis, IN.

The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.