Bradley Ottinger

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Delaware Management Business Trust. They are a subsidiary of Delaware Investment Management Co. LLC, ultimately held by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG) in Australia. MIMBT advises a variety of institutional clients. The firm also provides investment services to certain affiliates and acts as a sub-advisor to unaffiliated sponsors and investment products.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

BAE Systems, Inc. provides support and service solutions for defense, intelligence and civilian systems. The firm offers ship repair, maintenance, modernization, conversion and overhaul services for the U.S. Navy, government, commercial and private customers. It operates full-service shipyards in Alabama, Florida, California, Virginia and Hawaii. The company was founded on November 30, 1999 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Part of Axogen, Inc., AxoGen Corp. develops peripheral nerve grafting and regeneration technologies. The company is based in Alachua, FL. The company was founded in 2002 by John P. Engels, Jamie M. Grooms. AxoGen was acquired by LecTec Corp. on September 30, 2011 for $19.98 million.

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. (MLPFS) is a global investment banking firm, SEC-registered investment advisor, broker-dealer, and futures commission merchant headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). MLPFS provide investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banks, insurance companies, thrift institutions, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations and other types of business.

Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of the Mid-South is a non-profit organization based in Memphis, TN. The company is dedicated to fighting poverty in the Memphis area, where a significant percentage of the population lives below the poverty line. The company offers various programs and services to help people move from poverty to financial security, including free tax preparation, youth training, and funding opportunities. Through its collective impact and 2gen approach, United Way of the Mid-South aims to make a difference in the lives of people in need and help them achieve their dreams of financial freedom and peace of mind. Kenneth S. Robinson has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Dreamit Ventures LLC (Dreamit Ventures) is a venture capital and accelerator firm founded in 2008 by David Bookspan, Michael Levinson and Steve D. Welch. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA with an office in New York, NY.

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. engages in the provision of securities regulation, complementary compliance, and technology-based services. Its services include writing and enforcing rules governing the activities of securities firms with brokers, examining firms for compliance with those rules, fostering market transparency, and educating investors. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services. It represents the country’s biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered Washington, DC.

Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.

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 Independent Petroleum Association of America manufactures oil and natural gas. The non-profit company is based in Washington. Barry Russell has been the CEO of the American company since 1980.

Mærsk Olie og Gas A/S provides oil and gas services. Its technology includes subsurface; well engineering; production technology; improved and enhanced oil recovery; and research and innovation. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Torchlight Investors LLC (Torchlight) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Daniel Heflin in 1995 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torchlight Holdings LLC, which is owned by Torch Conerly LLC. Torchlight manages commercial real estate related investments (predominately debt investments) for institutional clients.

Offshore Energy Center is a non-profit organization which engages in the promotion and awareness of energy resources. It offers tours, membership services, training courses, rental services, gift shops, and educational services. The organization is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Communities In Schools, Inc. is the largest and most effective dropout prevention organization that is committed to keeping kids in school and helping them succeed. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. The company's focus is on reengagement, which involves a set of activities and initiatives to increase students' and families' interests, passions, and relationships to promote equitable learning conditions both inside and outside of school. The CEO of the company is Rey Saldaña.

Pharmacopeia LLC develops small molecule therapeutics to address significant medical needs. The firm operates as clinical development stage Biopharmaceutical Company which focuses on discovering and developing novel small molecule therapeutics to address medical needs. The company was founded by John J. Baldwin in February 2002 and is headquartered in Cranbury, NJ.

Fundación para la Educación Superior y Desarrollo (Research) (Fedesarrollo) is the investment research division of Fundación para la Educación Superior y Desarrollo, a private non-profit organization headquartered in Bogota, Colombia. Founded in 1970, Fedesarrollo provides research on economic and social policy issues. The firm contributes to the design, monitoring and improvement of public policies.