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T-Mobile USA, Inc. engages in the provision of wireless voice, messaging, and data services. It offers different plans for phones and tablets. The company was founded by John W. Stanton in 1994 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

Brighthouse Investment Advisers LLC (BIA) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1994 as MetLife Advisers LLC and changed their name into Brighthouse Investment Advisers LLC in 2017. They are a subsidiary of Brighthouse Holdings LLC, which is owned by Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: BHF). BIA serves as the investment adviser to participants in the asset allocation program made available exclusively under Marquis Portfolios variable annuity contracts by the issuing insurance companies. In this capacity, their clients are holders of Marquis Portfolios variable annuity contracts. As noted above, the firm also serves as investment adviser to certain investment companies registered under the 1940 Act.

Medco Health Solutions, Inc. retails drugs, pharmaceuticals and other health products through online. The firm provides pharmacy services which are designed for private and public employers, health plans, labor unions government agencies of all sizes and individuals. The company was founded in June 1983 and is headquartered in Franklin Lakes, NJ.

R. W. Pressprich & Co. (RWP) is an employee-owned institutional broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1909, RWP’s principal focus is to provide fixed-income relative value and market timing research for clients.

Founded in 1997, Imperial Capital LLC is a full-service investment banking firm and broker/dealer headquartered in Los Angeles. The firm is a subsidiary of Imperial Capital Group LLC and their ultimate parent is Imperial Capital Group Holdings LLC. Imperial Capital offers a range of proprietary products and services to institutional investors, middle-market companies and private equity firms. The firm provides institutional clients research and sales and trading of high yield and distressed debt securities, bank debt, convertible bonds, preferred stocks, and equities. They also provide middle-market companies and financial sponsors with capital markets, M&A, capital structure, restructuring and recapitalization advisory services. For their institutional clients, Imperial Capital offers a variety of research products including bank debt, investment grade debt, high yield, distressed and special situations, convertibles and busted convertibles, equities, preferred securities and industry analysis. Imperial Capital's research focuses on the following sectors: aerospace, defense and government services; airlines/transportation; business services; clean energy; consumer; energy; financial services; gaming and leisure; general industrials; healthcare; homebuilding and real estate; media and telecommunications; security and homeland security; and technology.

Equitec Specialists LLC is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It is a subsidiary of Equitec Group LLC. The firm offers a full spectrum of broking services to retail and institutional clients.

JPMorgan Private Wealth Advisors LLC (JPMPWA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. Formerly known as First Republic Investment Management, Inc., the firm was previously a wholly owned subsidiary of First Republic Bank (OTCMKTS: FRCB) (FRB). In May 2023, JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) (JPM) acquired the substantial majority of assets and assumed the deposits and certain other liabilities of FRB. Following the acquisition, the firm became a wholly owned subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of JPM. JPMPWA provides full-service personalized wealth management solutions for individuals, trusts, families, foundations, endowments, pensions, defined contribution plans, profit-sharing plans, banks, for-profit and not-for-profit institutions and other business entities.

Victor Securities LLC provides brokerage solutions to professional investors. It offers real-time risk management tools, customizable reporting, choice of trading platforms, and a capital introduction program that focuses on facilitating mutually beneficial relationships between managers and investors. The company was founded by Kevin Bakhler, John T.A. Pawluk, Craig S. Aronoff, and Scott Richard Franzini in September 2010 and is headquartered in Englewood, NJ.

Jefferies LLC is a global investment bank and institutional securities firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1962 and is a subsidiary of Jefferies Group LLC, ultimately held by Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: JEF). Jefferies provides corporate clients with research and execution services in equity, fixed income, and foreign exchange markets, as well as a full range of investment banking services such as underwriting, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and recapitalization, and other advisory services, with all businesses operating in the Americas, Europe and Asia.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Part of Atlas Copco AB, Trident Systems, Inc. is a full service integrator for the solid woods sector of the forest products industry. The company is based in Fairfax, VA. Trident Systems was acquired by Perceptron, Inc., part of Atlas Copco AB from December 22, 2020 on May 01, 1997. The company was founded in 1985 by Nick Karangelen.

Unison Industries LLC supplies gas turbine engine components, electrical and mechanical systems. Its products include electrical, power generation, and mechanical products. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

Schroder Adveq Management AG (Schroder Adveq Management) is a private equity subsidiary of Schroders Plc. The firm was founded by Bruno Raschle in 1997 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

TowerCo LLC develops and builds communication towers. The firm specializes in the development of tower sites with focus on the infrastructure needs of wireless service providers. The company was founded by Richard Byrne and Scot Lloyd in 2004 and is headquartered in Cary, NC.

Partners Group (Private Equity) (Partners Group-PE) is the private equity division of Partners Group AG, itself a subsidiary of Partners Group Holding AG (SW: PGHN), founded in 1996. It is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland. The firm seeks opportunities to create value through working with investee management teams to expand their businesses and attain leadership positions in their markets. Partners Group-PE aligns interests by investing alongside clients.

Hony Capital (Beijing) Co. Ltd. (Hony Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Legend Holdings Ltd. The firm was founded in 2003 by John Zhao and is headquartered in Beijing.

The State Bar of California operates as an official attorney licensing agency. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

The National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA) is a professional association that provides training from leading experts in consulting fields such as business valuation, financial litigation forensics, business fraud, and mergers and acquisitions. The non-profit company is based in Salt Lake City, UT. NACVA's recognized CVA designation is the most widely recognized business valuation credential and the only business valuation credential accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The certification process consists of a five-hour proctored exam and a case study. NACVA offers a range of support services, reference materials, software, and customized databases to enhance the professional capabilities and capacities of its members. The CEO of the company is Parnell Black.

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. provides accountants and financial services. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Montvale, NJ.

Hire Networks, Inc. provides recruiting, staffing, and search services. It provides finding and screening personnel for the technology, life sciences, and financial services sectors. The company was founded by Craig Stone in April 2001 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

Part of Deutsche Telekom AG, Sprint International, Inc. is a company based in Shawnee Mission, KS.

UBS Investment Bank provides investment banking and securities brokerage services. Its clients include institutional and corporate clients, intermediaries, governments, and hedge funds. The firm also provides merger and acquisition advisory, private placement, investment research, foreign exchange, equity, and leverage finance advisory services. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Lido Advisors LLC (Lido) is an independent, SEC-registered wealth advisory firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded by Gregory Kushner in 1999 as Lido Advisors, Inc. Lido creates bespoke investment and wealth management strategies for a range of high-net-worth individuals and families.

Kellogg Brown & Root Services, Inc. provides engineering, construction, and technology services. The company was founded on January 14, 1997 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

TAP Investors LLC (TAP Investors) is a venture capital subsidiary of TAP Advisors LLC founded in 2009 by Karim Fouad Tabet and F. Davis Terry. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Technology & Supply Management LLC provides logistics support services to the united states military. It specializes in planning and demand forecasting, sourcing and procurement, warehousing, communications development, software integration, and building construction services. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

Loyal Valley Capital Co. Ltd (LVC) is an independent private equity firm founded by Li Jun Lin in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Shanghai, China.