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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.

Barra LLC provides investment analytics, trading solutions and software to investment professions. The company provides risk management technology for investment professionals. Barra was founded by Barr Rosenberg and Andrew Rudd in 1975 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

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.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

Mpower Holding Corp. provides broadband data and voice communication services to business and wholesale customers. It offers local and long distance voice services, as well as internet access, voice over internet protocol telephony, data services, web hosting, and network access services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Pittsford, NY.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Vibrant Capital Partners, Inc. (VCP) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. Formerly known as DFG Investment Advisers, Inc., the firm was founded in 2006 by O. Volkan Kurtas, Moritz Hilf and Kimito Iwamoto. They became Vibrant Capital Partners, Inc. in 2021. The firm is owned by Vibrant Capital Partners LLC. VCP discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services to investors such as insurance companies, pension funds, banks, private investment funds, family offices, ad fund-of-funds, mainly in the form of pooled investment vehicles and separate accounts.

Part of Moody's Corp., KMV LLC is a company that provides market-based, quantitative credit risk management products for credit risk investors. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by John Andrew McQuown, Stephen Benson Kealhofer. KMV was acquired by Moody's Corp. on April 15, 2002 for $210 million.

Blackstone Credit Systematic Strategies LLC (Blackstone Credit) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 as DCI LLC. In 2020, they became a subsidiary of Blackstone Intermediary Holdco LLC, ultimately held by The Blackstone, Inc. (NYSE: BX). The firm subsequently changed their name to Blackstone Credit Systematic Strategies LLC in 2021. Blackstone Credit serves as investment manager for pooled investment vehicles operating as private investment funds, and registered investment companies. The firm also provides investment advisory services to individually managed accounts.

Bersin by Deloitte provides provides research, tools, advisory services, and professional development to identify practices that correlate with improved business outcomes and to guide learning, talent, and human resources strategies. Its capabilities encompass human resources, leadership development, learning and development, talent acquisition, and talent management. The company was founded by Josh Bersin and Chris Howard in 2001 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Moody's Analytics, Inc. provides financial intelligence and analytical tools. It offers asset and liability management, credit origination, and regulatory and accounting solutions. The company was founded in January 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

BofA Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of NB Holdings Corp., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York, the firm was founded in 2015 and offers trade execution, trading or brokerage services to institutional clients.

Founded in 1969, HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) Inc. is an SEC-registered brokerage firm and registered futures commission merchant located in New York City. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC North America Holdings, Inc. and their ultimate parent is HSBC Holdings Plc. (NYSE: HBC). HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) is a member of FINRA, the NYSE and the SIPC. Their securities and annuity products are provided by registered representatives and insurance agents of HSBC Securities (U.S.A.). In California, HSBC Securities (U.S.A.) conducts insurance business as HSBC Securities Insurance Services. Insurance products are offered through insurance agents of HSBC Insurance Agency (U.S.A.) Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Bank U.S.A. NA and an indirectly wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC Holdings plc. The company also engages in investment banking underwriting, dealing and brokering of debt and equity securities and futures contracts and is a primary dealer in U.S. Government and federal agency securities.

Albright Capital Management LLC (Albright Capital) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The firm was co-founded by Madeleine Albright and Gregory Bowes in 2005. Albright Capital provides discretionary investment management services, mainly to US and non-US collective investment vehicles.

DFS, Inc. manufactures livestock feeds and wholesales farm supplies. The company was founded by Don Kier and Doris Kier in December 1970 and is headquartered in Newell, IA.

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.

FinAnalytica, Inc. provides risk management software solutions. It offers implementation and integration, quantitative consulting, and client services and training. Its solutions include proactive risk management, dashboard analytics and risk reporting, and portfolio construction and asset allocation. The company was founded by Zari Rachev, Stephen Elston and Boryana Racheva-lotova in 2001 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Deloitte Consulting LLP provides business consulting services. It offers services related to public finance, public sector management, health and social protection, information technology, financial sector, and trade and investment. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

TwentyEighty, Inc. provides sales training and consulting services. The firm assists companies and individuals to develop strategies, processes and skills. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Benevity, Inc. provides online workplace giving, matching, volunteering, fundraising campaigns, disaster relief, international programs, and integrated grant management solutions. It offers goodness consulting services. The company was founded by Bryan de Lottinville, Jason Becker, and Ryan Courtnage in 2008 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

MetricStream, Inc. provides enterprise-wide Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and quality management solutions. It offers risk management programs, quality management process, regulatory and industry mandated compliance, and other corporate governance initiatives. Its solutions include enterprise GRC, financial control, vendor governance, supplier audit, and social compliance. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Morningstar Investment Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN). Morningstar Investment Management offers various investment advisory services that focus on their core capabilities in asset allocation, investment selection, and portfolio construction to financial or other institutions.

Cogent develops integrated office solutions such as software, maintenance services, and cost systems. Its services include unified communication and collaboration, network management, pbx system solutions and managed services. The company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.