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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.

Micro Focus (US), Inc. develops implements and supports proprietary, mixed source and open source software. Its solutions include visual cobol, terminal emulation, borland, corba and mainframe solutions. The firm helps to organizations securely deliver and manage computing services across physical, virtual and cloud computing environments. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Provo, UT.

Citicorp Banking Corp. provides mortgage bankers and loan correspondents' services. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in New Castle, DE.

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.

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is the investment bank and brokerage subsidiary of CFS CF & Co. I Holdings LP, which is owned by Cantor Fitzgerald LP in the US. The firm was founded by Bernie Gerald Cantor and John Fitzgerald in 1945. Headquartered in New York City, Cantor Fitzgerald offers clients a global, multi-asset prime brokerage platform with a focus on the quality middle market.

Part of SBI Holdings Corp., Sbi & Co., Inc. is a company that operates in the healthcare industry. The company is based in Salt Lake City, UT. The company's description mentions the potential opportunities for businesses in the healthcare industry due to a wave of innovation and revolution. The text also briefly mentions the European market for CBD for pharmaceutical use and the bookmaker's offer of sports betting on the internet. The company was founded by Ty D. Mattingly.

Founded in 1997, Imperial Capital LLC is a full-service investment banking firm and broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles. The firm is a subsidiary of Imperial Capital Group LLC and their ultimate parent is Imperial Capital Group Holdings LLC. Imperial Capital offers a range of proprietary products and services to institutional investors, middle-market companies and private equity firms. The firm provides institutional clients research and sales and trading of high yield and distressed debt securities, bank debt, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, and equities. They also provide middle-market companies and financial sponsors with capital markets, M&A, capital structure, restructuring and recapitalization advisory services. For their institutional clients, Imperial Capital offers a variety of research products including bank debt, investment grade debt, high yield, distressed and special situations, convertibles and busted convertibles, equities, preferred securities and industry analysis. Imperial Capital's research focuses on the following sectors: aerospace, defense and government services; airlines/transportation; business services; clean energy; consumer; energy; financial services; gaming and leisure; general industrials; healthcare; homebuilding and real estate; media and telecommunications; security and homeland security; and technology.

The Keystone Center provides intensive inpatient treatment services. The firm offers keystone dialogues and collaboratives, public engagement and outreach, situation assessments, policy development and strategic planning and joint fact-finding services. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Keystone, CO.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

aPriori Capital Partners LP (aPriori Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1985 by Susan C. Schnabel and Colin Taylor. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Part of Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc., BSMG Worldwide is a company that provides corporate consulting, marketing, and public relations services. The company is based in New York, NY.

Ridgeview Capital (Ridgeview Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Burton C. Stohl and Greg Larson. The firm is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.

APCO Worldwide LLC engages in the provision of advisory and advocacy communications consultancy solutions. It offers communications, public affairs, government relations, legal, risk, organizational transformation, international relations, corporate responsibility, and brand marketing services. The company was founded by Margery Kraus in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

J.V.B. Financial Group LLC (JVP) is a SEC-registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2008 and formerly known as PrinceRidge Group LLC and C&Co/PrinceRidge LLC. They are a subsidiary of J.V.B. Financial Group Holdings LP, owned by Cohen & Co., Inc. (NYSEAMERICAN: COHN) in the US. With trading desks manned by seasoned professionals, JVB distributes a variety of asset classes, such as Certificates of Deposit, Investment-Grade Corporates, High-Yield Corporates, Government Agencies, US Treasuries, Municipal Bonds, Mortgage-Backed Securities, Asset-Backed Securities, Structured Products, Closed-End Funds, Rates, and Structured Credit. The JVB Dealer Desk provides efficient and widespread distribution of fixed income securities.

Part of NatWest Group Plc, Royal Bank of Scotland (New York Branch) is a commercial banking services provider. The company is based in New York, NY.

National Semiconductor (Maine), Inc. develops and manufactures silicon diffused transistors and other semiconductor devices. The company was founded on October 1, 1957 and is headquartered in South Portland, ME.

FCG Worldwide Ltd. operates as an investment holding firm. The company was founded on June 19, 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Consumer Federation of America is a non-profit organization that focuses on research, advocacy, and education to advance the consumer interest. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization does not handle consumer complaints but provides information on agencies and organizations that can help resolve complaints. CFA promotes public policies that make cars, roads, and drivers safer, and informs car owners on how to protect themselves and their passengers. The organization also works towards achieving a marketplace that provides consumers with a choice of appropriate investments and service providers, protection against fraud and abuse, and effective recourse when they are victims of wrong-doing. CFA supports laws and regulations that protect consumers from abusive, misleading, and unfair debt collection tactics, and promotes public awareness about legitimate sources of help for consumers who are in debt crisis.

Cleantech Group LLC develops and markets clean technologies as an investment category. It offers research and data, innovation pipeline, executive search and many more services. The firm provides solutions for investors, entrepreneurs, enterprises, service providers and economic development agencies. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Philip Morris USA, Inc. makes and markets tobacco goods. Its products include cigarette non-tobacco, cigarette tobacco and flavor ingredients. The company was founded by Philip Morris in 1847 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Geffen Playhouse operates as a theater. It intimacy and celebrated for its renowned mix of classic and contemporary plays as well as provocative world premiere productions, the not-for-profit organization continues to present a body of work that garners national recognition. The company was founded by Gilbert Cates in 1995 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

DirectPointe, Inc. is a Utah-based Managed IT Service Provider offering a full suite of managed IT services to both businesses and now individuals. DirectPointe commenced operations in March of 2000 and has consistently grown its client base. The comprehensive managed IT service solutions provide one payment and one point of contact for customer's complete computing needs. By providing a more holistic approach the company improves reliability and in many cases lowers overall costs. The company's phone and web-based managed IT support consistently offers service levels that surpass large vendors and internal IT service departments. The managed IT services are provided centrally from a multi-million dollar facility that houses a secure data center, providing hosting and co-location services. DirectPointe Financial Services (DPFS), a wholly owned subsidiary of DirectPointe, provides financial services to DirectPointe customers. DirectPointe has received numerous awards for performance and has received editorial recognition in local and national trade publications.