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7-Eleven, Inc. engages in the operation and owning of convenience stores. Its products include sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings, and mini beef tacos. The company also offers beverages such as coffee and tea, cold pressed juices, beer and wine, energy shots and drinks, big gulp, and Slurpee. The company was founded by Joe C. Thompson Jr. in 1927 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

State Farm Insurance Cos. provides personal property and casualty insurance services. It also offers auto insurance quotes, auto, home, life and health policies. The firm also provides commercial auto insurance coverage for renters, business owners, boats and motorcycles. The company was founded by George Jacob Mecherle in 1922 and is headquartered in Bloomington, IL.

Country Trust Bank (Investment Management) (Country Trust Bank-IM) is the fund management division of Country Trust Bank, which is headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. Founded in 2008, Country Trust Bank-IM serves as the Adviser to the Funds of COUNTRY Mutual Funds Trust.

Alloya Solutions LLC is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Naperville, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2002 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alloya Corporate Federal Credit Union. Formerly known as Balance Sheet Solutions LLC, they renamed and rebranded as Alloya Solutions LLC in 2020. Alloya Solutions provides investment and liquidity solutions specifically for credit unions.

Millington Securities, Inc. is an ETF adviser headquartered in Red Bank, New Jersey. The firm was founded by Charles G. Millington in 2008. They are a subsidiary of WBI Tech Holdings LLC, which is owned by WBI Holdco, Inc. Millington Securities provides advisory services to, among other clients, a series of exchange traded funds (ETFs) and a series of mutual funds for institutional money managers.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

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.

Part of Clark Brands LLC, Clark Retail Enterprises, Inc. is a company that owns, operates and franchises gasoline service stations and convenience stores. The company is based in Oak Brook, IL.

Bosch Robert LLC engages in the manufacture and market of automotive original equipment. Its products include automation, mobile products, power tools, security technology, thermo-technology, packaging equipment and household appliances. The company was founded by Robert Bosch in 1886 and is headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI.

Lenel Systems International, Inc. provides software and integrated systems for the corporate and government security market. Its products include goVision, Onguard, Identitydefender and Hardware. The company was foundedby Rudy D. Prokupets in 1991 and Elena Prokupets and is headquartered in Pittsford, NY.

GE Consumer Finance provides mortgages, credit cards and personal loans. The company is headquartered in Holladay, UT.

Cushman & Wakefield Solutions LLC provides property maintenance and management services. The firm’s services include on-demand maintenance, Preventive Maintenance, scheduled maintenance, national rollouts & project management services, emergency services, integrated facilities solutions, exterior maintenance and locks & hardware. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Colwich, KS.

Total Clarity Wealth Management, Inc. (Total Clarity) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in St. Charles, Illinois. The firm was founded by Terrance Murphy in 2006. Total Clarity provides investment management and financial planning services to families and businesses throughout the US.

Brady Investment Counsel LLC (Brady) is an independent wealth management firm headquartered in Normal, Illinois. The firm was founded by David Brady in 2003. Brady specializes in actively managed equity investment portfolios. They also offer ETFs and balanced investment strategies. Their typical client is either an individual or a charitable institution.

Eilers & Krejcik Gaming LLC is a boutique research firm headquartered in Irvine, California. The firm was founded in 2012 by Todd Eilers and formerly known as Eilers Research. They focus on servicing the gaming equipment, interactive gaming, and sports betting sectors within the global gaming industry. Their products and services primarily include market research, company research, and consulting and advisory services designed specifically for land based & online casino operators, equipment & technology suppliers, social gaming operators & suppliers, gaming regulators, and institutional investors.

Wealthspan Partners LLC (Wealthspan) is an independent registered investment advisor headquartered in Davenport, Iowa. The firm was founded in 2018 and is owned and operated by Brian J. Ramsay and Mark D. Tholl. Wealthspan offers investment advisory services to individuals, high net worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations and businesses.

Arctos Partners LP (Arctos Sports) is a private equity firm founded in 2019. Arctos Partners LP is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Acies Acquisition Corp. II operates as a blank check company. The firm was formed for the purpose of effectuating a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or other similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on January 18, 2021 and is headquartered in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Acies Investments LLC (Acies Investments) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Daniel Fetters, Edward King, Christopher Grove and James Joseph Murren. The firm is headquartered in Manhattan Beach, California.

Part of FansUnite Entertainment, Inc., American Affiliate Co. LLC is a company that develops a gambling media portfolio. The company is based in Las Vegas, NV. The company was founded in 2021 by Christopher Grove. Christopher Grove has been the CEO since 2021. American Affiliate Co. was acquired by FansUnite Entertainment, Inc. on November 23, 2021 for $58.20 million.

Masco Packaging & Industrial Supply, Inc. is a wholesale company that specializes in packaging and janitorial equipment. The private company is based in Springfield, IL. The company was founded in 1997. Jennifer M. Wagner has been the CEO of the company since 1997.