Michael Skrzypczyk

Merrill Lynch Capital Corp. provides various financing services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Karpus Management, Inc., do-business-as Karpus Investment Management (KIM), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Pittsford, New York. The firm was founded by George Karpus in 1986 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of City of London Investment Group Plc (LON: CLIG) in Great Britain. KIM offers investment advisory services to individuals, ERISA plans, Taft-Hartley funds, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and other business entities.

Raymond James & Associates, Inc. (RJA) is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF), a diversified holding company. RJA offers a full array of capital markets services, strategic advice and planning for institutional investors.

Mariner Investment Group LLC (MIG) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment management firm headquartered in Harrison, New York. The firm was founded in 1992 by William Michaelcheck and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of MIG Holdings LLC which acquired them in 2007. They are ultimately held by ORIX Corp. (NYSE: IX; TYO: 8591) in Japan. MIG discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to institutional clients which are primarily privately offered pooled investment vehicles and, to a lesser extent, insurance companies, endowments, foundations and plan sponsors via managed account agreements. The firm is a socially responsible investor and signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Truist Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm was founded in 1894 as SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. In 2020, the firm was renamed following the integration of SunTrust Robinson Humphrey and BB&T Capital Markets. The firm is a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) and is an active market maker in equity and fixed-income products. Truist Securities delivers a comprehensive range of strategic advisory, capital raising, risk management, and financing solutions, as well as a dynamic suite of sales, trading, and research services in both fixed-income and equity. Their strategies are carefully tailored to meet the needs and vision of their clients.

Alvarez & Marsal LLC provides debtor management and advisory services. It offers turnaround management consulting, crisis and interim management, performance improvement, creditor advisory, financial advisory, and business consulting services. The company was founded by Tony Alvarez II and Bryan Marsal in 1983 and is headquartered in New York. NY.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Fitch Ratings, Inc. is a global rating agency and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by John Knowles in 1913 as Fitch Publishing Co. They are a subsidiary of Fitch Group, Inc., ultimately owned by The Hearst Family Trust. Fitch Ratings seeks to provide independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data to the world's credit markets. Their approach is based on a foundation of local market experience that covers capital markets in over 150 countries. The firm's ratings analysis and rating decisions are based on established criteria, methodologies and ratings definitions which they apply in a consistent manner. Fitch Ratings provides coverage of the following markets: Economics, Banks, Insurance, Sovereigns, Corporates, Structured Finance, Public Finance – International, Public Finance – US, Infrastructure & Project, and Finance.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Baird-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., an investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 1919 and is ultimately owned by Baird Financial Group, Inc. Baird-Broker offers a full suite of comprehensive trading services for institutional clients.

Catholic Health System, Inc. provides healthcare services. It primary care centers are diagnostic and treatment centers, surgery, long term care facilities, adult homes, home care agencies, counseling services, social services, and behavioral health programs. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Poseidon Asset Manament LLC/Venture Capital/ (Poseidon Asset) is a venture capital arm of Poseidon Asset Management LLC founded in 2013 by Emily Louise Paxhia and Morgan C. Paxhia. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Halomine, Inc. manufactures chlorine disinfectants for surfaces and medical devices. It offers halofilm, halocare, and halocoat. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Ithaca, NY.

Part of PhoenixBio Co., Ltd., PhoenixBio USA Corp. develops technologies for mass propagation of human cells into laboratory animals. The company is based in New York, NY. Yoshio Morikawa has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

BTIG LLC is an institutional brokerage and fund services firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 2002 through the merger of Baypoint Trading LLC and Bass Trading LLC. They are a subsidiary of Condor Trading LP. BTIG offers institutional and corporate clients with personalized multi-asset class execution, expertise and insights worldwide across equities, equity derivatives, ETFs, fixed income, futures, commodities, foreign exchange, interest rates, credit, and convertible and preferred securities. The firm’s core capabilities include global sales, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, transition management, investment banking, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management and more.

Poseidon Asset Management LLC (Poseidon) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by siblings Emily Paxhia and Morgan Paxhia in 2013. Poseidon provides investment advice and management services to a private investment fund.

Bouchey Financial Group Ltd. (Bouchey Financial) is an independent registered investment advisor headquartered in Troy, New York. The firm was founded by Steven B. Bouchey in 1995. Bouchey Financial provides comprehensive and integrated wealth management solutions for individuals, families and businesses.

Part of Deloitte LLP (New York), Deloitte Services LP is a professional services network that provides audit & assurance, consulting, risk and financial advisory, risk management, and tax services to selected clients. The company is based in Washington and offers industry-leading services to many of the world's most admired brands, including 80 percent of the Fortune 500. As a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, they are proud to be part of the largest professional services network, serving clients in the markets that are most important to them.

Buffalo Renaissance Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization. It is focused on improving the Buffalo region to live, work and support the family. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Canaccord Genuity LLC is an independent, full-service financial services firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and provides a full spectrum of brokerage services to corporate and institutional clients. They cover a wide range of sectors globally with an emphasis on growth companies such as: Block chain, Business Services, Cannabis, Consumer and Retail, Energy, Financials, Gaming, Healthcare, Industrials, Metals and Mining, Real Estate, Sustainability and Technology.

Gateway-Longview, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization. The firm creates solutions with children, youth, individuals, and families providing care, treatment, education, and supportive services. It provides community, residential and educational services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

United Way of Buffalo & Erie County, Inc. operates as a social welfare organization. It offers childhood development, kids on track, support and assistance agencies. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.