Ralph H. Clinard

Advisory Research, Inc. (ARI) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by David Heller in 1974 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ostara, Inc. They provide discretionary investment management services to institutional and high-net-worth clients through separately managed accounts, unregistered pooled investment vehicles, and model-based accounts.

Imperial Sugar Co. processes and markets refined cane sugar. It refines, packages, and distributes granulated, powdered, liquid, and brown sugars, as well as co-crystallized sweeteners and syrups under the Dixie Crystals, Imperial, Savannah Gold, NatureWise, and Holly brand names, as well as under private labels. The firm also markets organic and fair trade sweeteners and sugar/stevia sweetener blends. The company was founded in 1843 and is headquartered in Sugar Land, TX.

TA Associates Management LP(TA Associates) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Boston. The firm is founded in 1968 by Peter Brooke a subsidiary of TA Associates Management Holding LP.

Platform Partners LLC (Platform Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2006 by Frederick W. Brazelton, Frederick R. Lummis, and Brad L. Morgan. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Q Services, Inc. provides fluid hauling, pressure pumping, cementing and other oilfield services. The company is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc. (MSIM) is an investment management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1975 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS). MSIM provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services and products to institutional clients and individual investors. The firm also advises clients as to the appropriate allocation of assets among multiple separate accounts and/or investment companies or other pooled vehicles that the firm advises.

Cardtronics USA, Inc. specializes in financial industry and management services using machine equipments. The company was founded on June 8, 2001 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Encino Energy LLC operates as an oil and gas acquisition and development company. It targets operated and non-operated working interests, minerals, and equity interests in exploration and production. The company was founded by John Hardy Murchison in 2011 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

The CapStreet Group LLC (Capstreet Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1990 by George B. Kelly and Fred R. Lummis. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

K2 Advisors LLC provides investment advice. The company was founded in 1994 by William Angus Douglass III and David Charles Saunders and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

United Pet Group, Inc. operates as global marketer and manufacturer of pet supplies. It manufactures and markets pet supplies. The firm develops technology solutions for pet owners and their pets. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Facility Data Services, Inc. provides consulting and engineering services. Its services include strategy, design, integration, commissioning, assurance and energy. The company was founded by Peter Gross in 1996 and is headquartered in Valhalla, NY.

IISI Insurance Services, Inc. engages in the provision of marketing solutions for financial institutions and insurance companies. It offers membership-based and insurance products through mortgage, checking account, and inbound customer support channels. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Arlington Heights, IL.

The Welch Foundation engages in the provision of private funding sources for fundamental chemical research at universities, colleges, and other educational institutions. The company was founded by Robert Alonzo Welch in 1954 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Jupiter Investment Management Group Ltd. provides investment management services. The firm operates as fund management group for private and institutional investors. The company was founded in 1985 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

ALM First Financial Advisors LLC (ALM First) is a SEC-registered investment adviser and hedge fund management firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded in 1995 and they are wholly-owned by ALM First Group LLC. ALM First provides financial advisory services for credit union clients.

Santa Barbara Tax Products Group LLC provides tax-related financial products and services to tax professionals and taxpayers in the United States. It offers its products and services through a network of tax preparation franchises, independent tax professionals, and online tax preparation providers. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Evergreen Industrial Holdings LLC engages in the provision of industrial and environmental cleaning solutions and services. It serves the refining, power generation, petrochemical, manufacturing, mining, waste to energy, and paper industries. The company was founded by Jon Hodges Jr. in 2000 and is headquartered in DE.

Expedition Water Solutions Colorado LLC operates as water midstream company. The firm has principal operations in the Denver- Julesburg Basin (“DJ Basin”) of Colorado and the Powder River Basin (“PR Basin”) of Wyoming. The company was founded by Jim Goddard in 2013 and is headquartered in Greeley, CO.

Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. operates as a artisanal whiskey distillery. It offers TX whiskey, TX bourbon, and cocktails. The company was founded by Leonard L. Firestone and Troy Robertson in 2010 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Dynamic Glass LLC is a leading glass and glazing contractor based in the United States. The company is based in Houston, TX and has subsidiaries in the United States. Dynamic Glass offers a wide range of glass and metal cladding products and solutions to the commercial construction market through its three divisions: exterior glass, interior glass, and metal panels. The exterior glass division fabricates and installs exterior glass systems primarily for new commercial and specialty construction projects, while the interior division focuses on interior glass. Dynamic Glass provides glass and metal panel products and services for exterior and interior cladding applications, with the exterior division primarily focusing on exterior window systems and metal panels for buildings ranging from 2 stories up to 60 stories. The company was founded in 1990 by Chuck Cieslewicz and Rick Cieslewicz and has since grown into one of the largest glass and glazing contractors in the country.

1251 Capital Group, Inc. provides financial services. It offers asset management and insurance. The company was founded by Charles A. Brizius and Michael A.R. Wilson and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

The WorkFaith Connection provides employment training and coaching services. The private company is based in Houston, TX. The company was founded in 2006 by Christopher Carmouche, Stan Marek, Barbara Elliot, Sandy Schultz, Russell E. Ginn, Robert L. Zorich, John M. Kafka, Gary Dunkum, Kevin Howard, Bob Zorich. The CEO is Anthony Flynn.

Beneplace LLC provides voluntary benefits and employee discount programs. Its services include auto and home, critical illness, dental, disability, group legal, long-term care and other voluntary benefits. The firm serves employers, government agencies and institutions. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Ace Gathering Holdings LLC provides gathering and reclamation services. Its services include crude gathering, oil marketing and refinery. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Katy, TX.

Exact Payments Opco LLC is an American company that offers payfac-as-a-service to monetize payments. The company aims to provide better experiences for their clients' platforms while handling the heavy lifting.

Aviditi Advisors LLC is a premier, independent alternative investment advisory firm that offers fully integrated illiquid and liquid advisory solutions. The firm is led by 12 partners with an average of 19 years of experience and has over 20 additional members located in five offices. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in UK. The company provides full lifecycle outcomes to clients through their expertise in capital formation, capital solutions, and liquidity solutions. Aviditi engages in fund placements, direct equity syndications, secondaries, and fund structuring solutions, as well as advisory work on capital market raises and other tailored solutions for alternative investment managers and investors. The company was founded in 2019 by John C. Robertshaw, Schlitt Edward Ryan, and Schlitt Edward Ryan has been the CEO since 2019.

Part of 1251 Capital Group, Inc., Diffractive Managers Group LLC is an asset management holding company that specializes in identifying unique and innovative investment strategies and uncovering partnership opportunities where centralized distribution can drive significant growth. The company is based in Boston, MA. Diffractive Managers Group operates differently from other capital partners in the asset management sector, with a private multi-boutique asset management company that has centralized distribution and operational support. Its affiliates manage more than $24 billion in total AUM. The company was founded by John Thomas Hailer and Michael A. R. Wilson.

Envoy Mortgage Ltd. operates as a mortgage broker company. Its mortgage loan programs include conventional and conforming loans, non-conforming, government, and mortgage bond. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.