Ellen Harrison

Scotia Capital (USA), Inc. (SCUSA) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Scotia Holdings (USA) LLC, which is owned by The Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE: BNS; TSE: BNS) in Canada. They provide debt research coverage on US investment grade and high yield debt markets. SCUSA focuses on 6 industries which includes automotive, financial services, healthcare, media and communications, REGAL - real estate/gaming and leisure and technology. They also focus on 4 main global sectors such as power, mining, infrastructure and oil & gas/energy.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Founded in 1971, Peters & Co. Ltd. is an independent, fully integrated investment firm headquartered in Calgary, Ontario. The firm specializes in investments in the Canadian oil and natural gas and oilfield services industries. They provides investment services to institutional investors and private clients. Peters & Co. employs their own trading group and performs specialized and comprehensive investment research. They are an active underwriter for, and financial advisor to, companies active in the Canadian energy industry. Peters & Co. is a member of the CIPF.

The New York Mercantile Exchange, Inc. provides markets for the trading and clearing of crude and heating oil, gasoline, natural gas, and electricity. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ventum Financial Corp. is a full-service Investment Dealer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The firm was founded by Max Meier and John Eymann in 1982 as Pacific International Securities, Inc. They became PI Financial Corp. (PI) in 2007 and changed their name to Ventum Financial Corp. in 2024 as part of the process of amalgamation between PI and Echelon Wealth Partners, Inc., previously announced in March 2023. Ventum Financial provides expertise across a variety of growth sectors and delivers a full range of capital markets services, which include equity research, investment banking, advisory, and institutional sales and trading to mid-market corporate clients in Canada. They prioritize minimal market impact during superior trade execution.

Collegiate School operates private elementary and secondary schools. It offers children to develop their intellectual, ethical, artistic, and physical development. The firm also offers K-12 programs for cultivating individual talents and interest. The company was founded by Helen Backer on September 23, 1915 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA.

Part of Dime Community Bancshares, Inc., Dime Community Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Bridgehampton, NY. Stuart H. Lubow has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Part of CME Group, Inc., Commodity Exchange, Inc. is a company that provides information about all types of commodities. The company is based in New York, NY.

The Nature Conservancy is a conservation organization working around the world to protect land and waters for nature and people. The organization pursues non-confrontational, pragmatic solutions to conservation challenges. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Part of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Aron & Co., Inc. is a commodities trading company. The company is based in New York, NY.

Bar Education, Inc. operates colleges and universities.

William Grant & Sons, Inc. wholesales alcoholic beverages. The company was founded on August 12, 1964 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Lion Energy Corp. acquires, develops, and explores oil and gas properties. The company was founded on September, 28, 1979 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

MAACKK Capital Corp. is an investment company, which focuses on the acquisition of income producing businesses. The company was founded on April 30, 2009 and is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

WekaIO, Inc. engages in the provision of file storage and shared parallel file system for data intensive applications. It offers solutions to analytics, life sciences, manufacturing, media and entertainment, and financial services. The company was founded by Omri Palmon, Liran Zvibel, and Maor Ben-Dayan in 2013 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Ganjarunner, Inc. provides cannabis delivery services. It offers flower to vapes, edibles, topicals, accessories, tinctures and concentrates. The company was founded by Carla Baumgartner and is headquartered in Glendale, CA.

CannaIncome Fund Corp. is a Canadian private investment company that focuses on the cannabis and cannabis-related sectors. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The company aims to provide yield and capital appreciation upside through valuation arbitrage opportunities primarily between private and public markets.

Seven Leaf Ventures Corp. operates retail dispensaries. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.

Budee, Inc. provides cannabis products through online. The company is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Friday's Dog, Inc. is a premium consumer packaged goods (CPG) Canadian company specializing in dog-care products. The private company is based in Vancouver, Canada. The company primarily sells their products through direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels. The company's product range includes treats, shampoos, conditioners, grooming and care products, and dog lifestyle accessories. The company has launched with nine ready-made products for ecommerce and are constantly developing new items to match market trends. Friday's Dog is supported by experienced financers and independent directors who advise on the company's expected growth. The company was founded in 2022 and is guided by a strong marketing team. The company was founded in 2019 by David Babaii, and Jeremy T. Ross has been the CEO since 2022.

Crystal Pool Capital 2.0, Inc. is a capital pool company, which intends to engages in identification and evaluation of assets or businesses. The company was founded January 21, 2021 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Canada.

Futures Industry Association operates an international swaps and derivatives association. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. Walt Lukken has been the CEO of the American company since 2012.

International Precious Metals Institute, Inc. collects, archives and shares information regarding precious metals. The firm offers an annual international conference, regional seminars, special committees, environmental and regulatory affairs, sampling and analytical councils. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Pensacola, FL.

Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health provides healthcare services. The firm engages in training health care professionals. It designs, implements, and evaluates community-based initiatives that address the social determinants of health. The company was founded by Arthur Ashe on December 3, 1992 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.