Chad Sandstedt

Mesirow Financial Investment Management, Inc. (MFIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was established in 1986 and their sole shareholder is Mesirow Financial Services, Inc., which is wholly-owned by Mesirow Financial Holdings, Inc., a Chicago-based financial services firm that was founded in 1937. MFIM provides advisory services to individuals, corporations or other businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, non-qualified plans, state or municipal government entities, and charitable organizations.

State Farm Investment Management Corp. (SFIMC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund manager headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2002 and is wholly-owned by State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. SFIMC provides investment supervisory services for, or arranges for, such services to the State Farm Mutual Funds.

Union Pacific Railroad Co. engages in the provision of railroad and freight transportation services. Its railroad links coast ports and provides transportation service through its gateways. The company was founded by Abraham Lincoln on July 1, 1862 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Gofen & Glossberg LLC is a wealth management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1932 by Samuel Gofen and William Glossberg. In 2021, they became a majority-owned subsidiary of Corient Private Wealth LLC, which is ultimately owned by CI Financial Corp. (TSX: CIX; NYSE: CIXX) in Canada. Gofen & Glossberg offers customized investment solutions and tailored planning solutions to primarily high-net-worth families.

The First National Bank of Omaha (Investment Management) (FNBO-IM) is the investment management division of The First National Bank of Omaha, a regional bank headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded in 1996 and is a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, Inc. (NASDAQ: FINN), a multi-bank holding company. FNBO-IM manages institutional and individual portfolios, as well as the FNB family of mutual funds.

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.

Pittenger & Anderson, Inc. (P&A) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm was founded by James "Jim" Pittenger, Jr. and Daniel "Dan" Anderson in 1995. P&A provides advisory services to individual and institutional clients.

A.G.P. / Alliance Global Partners Corp. (AGP) is a FINRA-registered broker-dealer headquartered in Westport, Connecticut. Formerly known as Euro Pacific Capital, Inc., the firm was founded by Peter Schiff in 1997 and is a subsidiary of Alliance Global LLC. AGP provides prime brokerage services to hedge funds, family offices, professional traders and top tier small/mid-cap investment funds. It offers multi-clearing, cloud based, high-touch client service solutions tailored to each client’s business needs.

McCarthy Group, LLC offers investment solutions. Its solutions include management buy-outs, middle market, growth capital, minority recapitalization and industry consolidation. The company was founded by Michael R. McCarthy and Richard Jarvis in 1986 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Planalytics, Inc. provides business weather intelligence and optimization technology. It offers weather analytics, weather intelligence, business intelligence, planning, inventory management, and allocation. The company was founded by Frederic D. Fox and Richard J. Fox in 1996 and is headquartered in Berwyn, PA.

Ameritas Investment Partners, Inc. (AIP) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm was founded as a Nebraska corporation in 1984 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ameritas Holding Co., which is owned by Ameritas Mutual Holding Co. AIP provides investment advisory services to affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies; pension plans and retirement accounts (including Taft-Hartley Plans); charitable organizations; and registered investment companies of Calvert Variable Products, Inc., The firm also provides investment advisory services to discretionary investment (wrap fee) program accounts including: individuals and high net-worth individuals; pension and profit sharing plans; trusts; charitable organizations; state and local government entities; and small businesses and others.

Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Bristol Herald Courier is a news organization based in Bristol, VA. Bristol Herald Courier was acquired by MGOC, Inc. on October 13, 1997 for $91.20 million. The company provides coverage of local events, sports, weather, entertainment, and lifestyles.

Tributary Capital Management LLC (Tributary) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. The firm was founded in 2005 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of First National Bank of Omaha, which in turn a wholly owned subsidiary of First National of Nebraska, Inc. (OTCMKTS: FINN). Tributary and First Investment Group (formerly a department of First National Bank of Omaha) merged in May 2010. The event constituted a change in ownership only, as the investment strategies and personnel remained the same for each of the prior firms. Tributary provides investment management services to institutional and individual investors and to registered investment companies. The firm also participates in wrap fee programs and provides model-based offerings.

Synergy House Furniture Sdn. The private company is based in Port Klang, Malaysia. Bhd. sells and manufactures furniture.

Saracen Energy Advisors LP (Saracen) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded by Neil Kelly in 2004. Saracen manages investment portfolios principally focused on trading in electric power.

William Blair & Co. LLC (Investment Management) (William Blair-IM) is the investment management division of William Blair & Co. LLC, a registered broker/dealer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1935 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. William Blair-IM provides investment advisory and management services to a number of clients including high net worth clients, individuals, small institutions, William Blair Wrap Program clients and other registered investment advisers.

FWD Fuji Life Insurance Co. Ltd. engages in life insurance business. The company was founded on August 8, 1996 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Aegon USA Investment Management LLC, do-business-as Aegon Asset Management US (Aegon AM US), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a direct subsidiary of Aegon USA Asset Management Holding LLC and their ultimate parent is Aegon NV (AMS: AGN, NYSE: AEF) in The Netherlands. Aegon AM US provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management products and services in similar and different investment strategies to affiliated and unaffiliated institutional clients.

Seven Hills Neighborhood Houses provides social services. It offers an array of services to individuals, children, families, and seniors. The organization's programs and services encompass the following: parent center, senior services, victims of crime, computer class, summer camps, after school program, street athletic program, arts access initiative, emergency assistance, and drug prevention program. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

The Ohio State Bar Association is a professional association for those who have been admitted to the practice of law. The non-profit company is based in Columbus, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association represents nearly 65 percent of law practitioners, including paralegals and student associate members.

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.

Part of JB Foods Ltd., JB Cocoa Sdn. The company is based in Gelang Patah, Malaysia. Bhd. is a Malaysian company that produces, sells, and exports cocoa ingredients. The company was founded by How Keong Tey.

Part of Guan Chong Bhd., Guan Chong Cocoa Manufacturer Sdn. The company is based in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia. Bhd. is a Malaysian company that processes and produces cocoa-derived food ingredients such as cocoa liquor, cocoa butter, cocoa cake, and cocoa powder.

Thrasher Basement Systems, Inc. provides basement waterproofing and foundation repair and concrete lifting contracting services. It serves homeowners within Nebraska, Western Iowa and Northwest Missouri. The company was founded by Gregory Thrasher and Nancy Thrasher in 1975 and is headquartered in La Vista, NE.

FWD Group Holdings Ltd. engages in the provision of insurance products and services. It operates through the following segments: Hong Kong and Macau, Thailand and Cambodia, Japan, Emerging Markets, and Corporate and Others. The Emerging Markets segment includes business operations in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. The Corporate and Others segment represents the expenditure to support regulatory and compliance activities, as well as the business units across the finance, information technology and digital, investments, and distribution areas. The company was founded on March 18, 2013 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

CFO Systems LLC provides financial business support and staffing services. Its services include chief financial officer and controller outsourcing, human resources training and recruiting, creating business plan and recapitalizing. The firm serves healthcare, food and beverage, construction and communication, distribution, financial, medical, manufacturing, nonprofit, real estate, renewable fuels and retail and technology industries. The company was founded by Brett L. Frevert in 2004 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.