Mark C. Thompson

Commerce Bank (Investment Management) (Commerce Bank-IM) is the investment management division of Commerce Bank, a regional bank headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm was founded in 1865 and is ultimately owned by Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH), a multi-bank holding company. Commerce Bank-IM offers advice, products, and an array of investment options to various clients.

Part of UMB Financial Corp., UMB Bank & Trust, NA is a financial institution that offers personal banking services such as checking and savings accounts, credit services, investing, and wealth management. The company is based in Kansas City, MO. The company also provides strategic planning and investment advisory services for families of significant wealth, with a focus on helping clients plan for their lasting impact.

Bank of America, NA (Private Banking) (Bank of America-PB) is the private banking arm of Bank of America, NA, which is a subsidiary of Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1947 and is also known as US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management. Bank of America-PB provides comprehensive wealth management products and services that focuses on wealth structuring (wealth planning, trusts and estates, philanthropy, custody services), investment management (portfolio consulting, asset management, capital markets, specialty asset management) and credit and banking (financial management tools, liquidity services, custom credit, real estate finance) for high net-worth and ultra-high net-worth individuals and families.

UMB Bank, NA engages in provision of banking and financial services. It offers private wealth management, commercial, personal and business banking services. Its services include credit cards, overdraft enrollment, mortgages, loan calculator, investment tools, podcasts, and health savings accounts. The company was founded on August 28, 1902 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation provides services for the downtrodden and homeless people. It also offers donor-advised funds. The company was founded by Ed Smith in 1978 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

U.S. Bank NA engages in operation of a commercial bank that offers loans and depositary services. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

American Century Investments Value Yield LLC provides asset management services. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

State Street Bank & Trust Co. (SSBT) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1792 and is owned by State Street Corp. (NYSE: STT). SSBT serves as the administrator, fund accountant and transfer agent for the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund, an exchange-traded fund.

Part of Barclays PLC, E.F. Hutton & Co., Inc. is a company that provides investment and financial services. The company is based in Providence, RI.

Shearson Financial Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment broker/dealer located in Boca Raton, Florida. The firm is a member of FINRA, NYSE Arca, Inc. and the SIPC. Shearson Financial Services is a value-oriented investment firm that focuses on a wide variety of securities and insurance products. They employ a comprehensive value-seeking approach that emphasizes risk aversion. All of the firm's investments are independently valued prior to the making of investment selection decisions. As a general rule for their bond accounts, broad diversification is primary. Shearson Financial Services invests mainly in investment grade instruments. For their equity accounts, they focus on a limited number of securities they believe have a compelling value. The firm utilizes fundamental and technical analysis of these positions on a regular basis. Their non-proprietary products and services represent what they believe to be core, fundamental strategies for serious investors. Shearson Financial Services seeks to mitigate risk by following independent, disciplined investment strategies which they believe will be less volatile over time than investment strategies offered by other financial institutions. Shearson Financial Services products and services include: (1) OTC corporate equity securities (2) corporate debt securities (3) retail mutual funds (4) U.S. government securities (5) municipal securities (6) variable life insurance and annuities (7) puts, calls and option writing (8) investment advisory services (9) serving as a non-exchange member arranging for transactions in securities listed by an exchange member(10) collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and (11) the sale of interests in mortgages or other receivables including MBS.

Security National Bank (Private Banking) (dba Security National Wealth Management) is the private banking division of Security National Bank, a locally owned bank headquartered in Sioux City, Iowa. The firm was founded in 1884 and is a subsidiary of Security National Corp. (OTCMKTS: SNLC). Security National Wealth Management offers highly customized investing plans for client’s specific life goals and financial needs over generations.

Starlight Theatre Association of Kansas City, Inc. produces, presents and promotes in musical theatre and the performing arts for diverse audiences of all ages, with continued programming for families and children. The firm specializes in Broadway shows, concerts, theatre education and munity outreach. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Shawnee Mission Medical Center provides health care services. It offers facilities around 380 beds and also provides outpatient surgery and other health services in areas such as pediatrics, rehabilitation, oncology and radiology. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Shawnee Mission, KS.

Founded in 1980 by William Green, Westchester Capital Management, Inc. is located in Valhalla, New York. The firm is also known as Green & Smith Investment Management LLC. In December 2010 the firm's investment portfolio was taken over by their successor firm, Westchester Capital Management LLC.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas City provides health insurance products and related services. The company's services include individual & family plans, group health insurance plans, and prescription drug list. It offers its services in Kansas and Northwest Missouri. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc. provides transaction data processing services. The firm is a subsidiary of West Side Investment Management, Inc. Boston Financial provides outsourced services such as routing and processing of incoming mail, tax and organizational reporting, regulatory compliance and share holder services. It has offices in Boston and Kansas. The firm was founded in October 1973 and is headquartered in Quincy, Massachusetts.

NetSpend Holdings, Inc. provides general purpose reloadable prepaid debit cards and payroll cards and related alternative financial service solutions to under-banked consumers. The company was founded on February 18, 2004 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Balance Innovations LLC engages in the software company. It also develops solutions such as payment reconciliation, corporate reporting, deposit tracking, retail analytics, electronic-safe management, self-checkout management, and check conversion. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Lenexa, KS.

PBI-Gordon Corp. is a private company that manufactures a variety of products for agriculture, lawn and garden, farm and ranch, turf and ornamental, and IVM. The company is based in Kansas City, MO and has subsidiaries in the United States.

First National Bank of Omaha engages in the provision of corporate banking, investment banking, retail banking, wealth management, and consumer lending services. The company was founded by Herman Kountze and Augustus Kountze in 1857 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

UMB Bank, NA (Investment Management) (UMB-IM) is the investment management division of UMB Bank, NA, a national commercial bank headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: UMBF). UMB-IM manages active portfolios for defined benefit plans, endowments, foundations, trusts and high net-worth individuals.

Kornitzer Capital Management Inc. (KCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. The firm was founded by John Kornitzer in 1989. KCM manages assets for institutions, mutual funds (the Buffalo Funds), and private clients.