Tom Clarke

UBS Financial Services, Inc. is a registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Weehawken, New Jersey. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of UBS Americas Inc., ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG; NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1969, UBS Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, banks, thrift institutions, mutual funds and other investment companies, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations and other business and government entities.

Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. provides personal and commercial insurance services for individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. It also sells insurance through independent agents and brokers. The company was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Petaluma, CA.

TIAA-CREF Investment Management LLC (TCIM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1997 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of TIAA-CREF Asset Management LLC, ultimately owned by TIAA Board of Governors. TCIM provides investment management and certain administrative services necessary for the operation of the College Retirement Equities Fund (CREF), a diversified open-end registered investment management company that consists of eight accounts, that issues individual, group and tax-deferred variable annuity contracts.

Allspring Global Investments LLC (Allspring) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to November 2021, the firm was known as Wells Capital Management, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Allspring provides investment management services to mutual funds, private funds, offshore funds, collective investment trusts (CITs), pooled vehicles and client accounts.

Sheets Smith Wealth Management (SSWM) is an independent registered investment advisor headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The firm was founded by John R. Sheets and William (Bill) Smith in 1982 as Sheets, Smith & Associates, Inc. SSWM provides wealth management, financial planning, investment counsel and sophisticated strategies specifically developed for high-net-worth individuals and their families as well as for retirement plans and foundations.

GFO Advisory Services LLC (GFOAS) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Jupiter, Florida. The firm was founded in 1989 and formerly known as GenSpring Family Offices LLC and prior to that Asset Management Advisors LLC. They are owned by GenSpring Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC). GFOAS is the general partner/managing member and/or investment adviser to a group of privately pooled investment vehicles.

Ned Davis Research, Inc. (NDR) is an institutional investment research firm headquartered in Nokomis, Florida. The firm was founded by Ned Davis in 1980. They are wholly owned by Delinian Holdings US LLC, which is ultimately owned by Delinian Ltd. in Great Britain. NDR produces and publishes independent financial research and offers customized research services. The firm markets its research globally, primarily to registered investment advisers, brokerage firms, asset management firms, hedge funds, endowments, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other types of institutional investors. Their approach combines both fundamental and technical research disciplines.

RB&Co. Holdings LLC engages in the provision of investment services. It offers financial and estate planning, investment analysis and management, complete tax preparation and business services for individuals and organizations, fiduciary discharge and retirement plan services. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Roswell, GA.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Vennfi, Inc. is a charity organization that simplifies the complex financial product of philanthropy, making it more accessible to donors of all sizes. The organization is headquartered in GA and partners with a venture-backed software company, Vennfi Charityvest, a sponsor of modern donor-advised funds, has facilitated nearly $100 million in total giving across thousands of donors. The American company offers a tax-smart giving account to donate cash, stock, and crypto to favorite charities and manage charitable giving with purpose. The company was founded by Koon David Jon, Paul Ashby Foltz, James Stephen Kump, and James Stephen Kump has been the CEO since incorporation.

Flock Financial LLC is a specialty finance company that provides funding solutions for transactions that traditional capital sources will not consider. The private company is based in Atlanta, GA and was founded in 2009. The company challenges the status quo and offer more than just a transaction. Flock Financial also provides data and insight on the impact of the pandemic on the debt buying industry through their resource center. Customers can contact a Flock investment specialist to discuss their specific funding needs. The CEO is Michael R. Flock.

SunTrust Bank provides commercial banking services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.