Brendan Edward Ahern

Founded in 1999, Credit Suisse Asset Management LLC (CSAM) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group AG (NYSE: CS), a publicly owned foreign bank holding company based in Switzerland.

Bedell Frazier Investment Counselling LLC (BFIC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Walnut Creek, California. The firm was founded by Judith Bedell in 1975 as Bedell Investment Counselling LLC. They are a subsidiary of Bluespring Wealth Partners LLC, which is owned by Kestra Financial, Inc. BFIC offers investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, pensions and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities.

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.

Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (LACM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Formerly known as Los Angeles Capital Management & Equity Research, Inc., the firm was founded in 2002 by Thomas Stevens, Hal Williams, and Stuart Matsuda. They are majority owned by LACM Holdings, Inc. LACM offers risk-controlled active equity management services to a broad range of institutional investors.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales ensures that its members, students, and affiliates maintain the highest standards of professional competency and conduct to protect the public interest. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. With over 150,000 members, the institute provides technical information, helplines, and communities to its members.

The HongKong & Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. provides banking services. It offers personal, commercial and corporate banking financial services across Asia. The company was founded by Thomas Sutherland on March 3, 1865 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Reed Smith LLP provides legal services. It also provides appellate advocacy, business immigration, class-action defense, commercial litigation, corporate and securities, financial, insurance recovery, employment, real estate, restructuring, bankruptcy and tax controversy services. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Part of China International Capital Corp. Ltd., China International Capital Corporation (International) Ltd. is a financial services company based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company offers investment banking, stock trading, fixed income, wealth management, private equity investment, and research services. Its investment banking division focuses on building long-term partnerships with a wide range of clients, including state-owned enterprises, private enterprises, government agencies, and international financial institutions. The company's research team provides analysis and investment insights on global markets, macroeconomics, market strategies, industry stocks, and commodities.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Goldman Sachs Japan Co., Ltd. (GSJCL) is the Japan-based broker-dealer subsidiary of Goldman Sachs (Japan) Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm originated in 1974 and was formally founded in 1983. Headquartered in Tokyo, GSJCL offers Internet-based transaction services covering equity, debt, commodities and derivatives to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, Inc. offers healthcare services. It provides diagnostic services, treatment for cancer and also offers outreach programs including community lectures, health screenings, prevention education, and support groups. The firm also provides heart care, spine center, joint replacement and comprehensive cancer care services, stroke center, robotic surgery, sleep medical center, and other services. The company was founded on April 20, 1953 and is headquartered in Salinas, CA.

KPMG Hong Kong provides accounting services. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong.

Olympus Capital Holdings Asia LLC (Olympus Capital Asia) is a private equity firm founded in 1997. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC (GS-Asia) is the Hong Kong-based brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Holdings (Hong Kong) Ltd., ultimately owned by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), a multinational investment bank and financial services company headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1984, GS-Asia provides market insight, risk management and execution services to institutional clients which includes asset managers, hedge funds, banks and brokerages, pensions, endowments and foundations, corporations, and governments.

Century Golden Resources Investment Group Co., Ltd. develops and manages real estate properties. It engages in the operation of hotels, and shopping malls. Its businesses also encompass raising financial capital, and producing natural oil products. The company was founded by Ru Lun Huang in 1991 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

KPMG UK Ltd. provides financial services. It offers accounting, audit, tax, and financial advisory services. The company was founded on June 12, 1998 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Golden Mean Capital LLC (Golden Mean Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Silva William. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

EP Wealth Advisors LLC (EPWA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Torrance, California. The firm was formed by Brian Parker and Derek Holman in 2004 through the merger of Premier Financial Management, LLC (founded in 1999) and Enright Financial Consultants, Inc. (incorporated in 1985). They are principally owned by EPWA Holding Co. LLC. EPWA provides wealth management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities.

Part of Daiman Development Bhd., Daiman Landmark Hotel Sdn. Bhd. operates in the property development and investment holding activities.

Ballou Plum Wealth Advisors LLC provides investment advice. It services includes investment management, financial independence planning, risk management, insurance needs and tax estate planning. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Lafayette, CA.

OurCrowd Management Ltd (OurCrowd) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Jonathan Medved and Steven Blumgart. The firm is headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel.

Part of Van Eck Associates Corp., BlueStar Global Investors LLC is a company that provides brokerage services. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded in 2011 by Steven Schoenfeld. BlueStar Global Investors was acquired by MarketVector Indexes GmbH on August 01, 2020.

Capsquare-Asia Partners Ltd (Capsquare Asia) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Jakarta.

Ion Pacific Ltd (Ion Pacific) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Itamar Har-Even and Michael Joseph. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Part of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Goldman Sachs LLP is a company that provides investment banking, securities and investment management services. The company is based in New York, NY.

Noble Group Holdings Ltd. provides commercial commodities supply chain management . The company is headquartered in Hong Kong.