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Sears, Roebuck & Co. engages in provision of merchandise and related services. It offers range of home merchandise, apparel and automotive products and services. It also provides a variety of merchandise and services through online and catalogs. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL.

Virginia Retirement Systems (VRS) is a state-owned pension fund management firm headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 1942, VRS administers defined benefit, defined contribution and hybrid plans along with other benefits for Virginia?s public sector employees. Members include public school teachers, political subdivision employees (cities, towns, special authorities and commissions), state agency employees, public college and university personnel, state police, Virginia law officers and the judiciary. They also administer an optional retirement plan for political appointees and the Virginia Sickness and Disability Program for state employees.

Founded in 1946, the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERS) is a pension fund manager located in Tigard, Oregon. The firm is responsible for overseeing retirement accounts for Oregon State employees, teachers and city and county employees. The OPERS fund is managed by the Oregon State Treasury under the direction of the Oregon Investment Council

Jackson National Asset Management LLC (JNAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1989, the firm is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Jackson Financial, Inc. (NYSE: JXN). JNAM serves as an investment adviser but limits its investment management services to rendering investment advisory services in connection with mutual funds sponsored by affiliated entities.

Morningstar Investment Services, Inc. (MIS) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2000 and is a subsidiary of Morningstar Investment Management LLC, ultimately held by Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN). MIS offers various investment advisory services that focus on their core capacities in asset allocation, investment selection, and portfolio construction to retail investors and to institutional clients.

The Oregon Investment Council (OIC) is a state-owned pension fund manager headquartered in Tigard, Oregon. OIC is a division of the Oregon State Treasury, which invests all State of Oregon funds, which includes the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERF) and the State Accident Insurance Fund. They provide low-cost programs for governments and empower Oregonians.

William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients.

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.

Leprino Foods Co. produces and processes mozzarella cheese. It offers cheese blends and pizza for pizzerias and frozen food. The firm also produces and supplies dairy ingredients that include lactose and whey proteins. The company was founded by Michael Leprino, Sr. in 1950 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Steptoe & Johnson LLP provides legal services. It specializes in criminal defense and investigations; intellectual property; international trade, compliance, and investment; litigation; regulatory and legislative; and tax, transactions, and private client. The company was founded by Philip Steptoe and Louis A. Johnson in 1945 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Citizens Business Bank operates as a state commercial bank. It provides banking solutions across government and nonprofit organizations, as well as title and escrow, dairy and livestock, medical, property management and real estate industries. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Ontario, CA.

Managed Funds Association provides support services for the hedge funds industry. It operates as an association for investment professionals in futures, hedge funds, commodity pool operators, and other alternative investments. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

McMaster-Carr Supply Co. supplies and markets industrial parts. It distributes air conditioners, clamps, drills, exhaust fans, generators, pipes, pumps, valves, saws, switches and thermal insulation. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Elmhurst, IL.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Edward Don & Co. LLC distributes and supplies foodservice equipment. It offers dinnerware, glassware, flatware, linens, furniture, fuel, and cleaning products. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Woodridge, IL.

Founded in 1982, Stratford Advisory Group, Inc. is an independent, full-service investment consulting and advisory firm, registered as an investment advisor with the SEC under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940*. Stratford provides investment consulting to-Endowments, Foundations, Healthcare organizations, Defined benefit and defined contribution plans, Taft-Hartley funds, Public retirement plans, Private wealth, Corporations (operating assets and other taxable funds), Non-qualified plans. They assist clients with strategic investment program management. This includes investment policy development, asset allocation strategy, investment manager structure, manager selection, performance measurement and manager evaluation and oversight. They are distinguished by their proactive consulting approach-timely advice, specific recommendations, and implementation assistance. Their only business is investment consulting and advisory services; 100% of their revenue comes from their investment consulting and advisory relationships. They have no affiliations, financial arrangements or relationships with any investment managers or other organizations that could compromise their independence. Stratford serves its national client base from a single office located in Chicago, Illinois. All of their client consulting, investment research, manager research, and administrative support is conducted at this site.

Parmalat Dairy & Bakery, Inc. markets food products. Its products include milk, dairy, cultured & cheese products and fruit juices. The firm's brands include Beatrice, Lactantia, Astro, Black Diamond, and Balderson. The company was founded in 1881 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada

The Illinois State Bar Association is a state bar association that serves lawyers. The association is based in Springfield, IL. The association provides various resources for lawyers, including legal forms, expert services, and publications. It also offers continuing legal education programs and hosts events for lawyers.

The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) is a professional organization that provides education, advocacy, and networking opportunities for intellectual property (IP) law practitioners. The organization is based in Arlington, VA and offers a variety of resources for its members, including access to committees focused on specific areas of IP law, continuing legal education (CLE) courses, and publications such as the quarterly journal and Innovate magazine. AIPLA also advocates for policies that support the protection of IP rights and provides resources for students and the public.

The Chicago Bar Association is a voluntary membership organization consisting largely of lawyers and judges from Cook County and the state of Illinois. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association works to establish and maintain the honor and dignity of the profession of law, promote the welfare of its members, and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the administration of justice. Founded in 1874, it is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States.

Dart & Kraft, Inc. is a private company that manufactures food products, batteries, and tupperware. The company is based in Rockfield, WI.

Morningstar Investment Management LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN). Morningstar Investment Management offers various investment advisory services that focus on their core capabilities in asset allocation, investment selection, and portfolio construction to financial or other institutions.

Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP engages in intellectual property and technology-related law. Its services include copyrights, entertainment and media, parent post-issuance proceedings and trade secrets. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Comdata TN, Inc. provides electronic payment services. The firm issues and processes fleet, corporate payment, healthcare, virtual card, and prepaid solutions for customers in construction, fleet, healthcare, and retail and hospitality industries globally. Its solutions include virtual payment solutions for adoption of electronic funds transfer in healthcare, payment application solutions for the construction industry to streamline expenses, pay employees, manage fleet and fuel spend, and order permits and pilot cars. The company was founded by Curtiss W. Harter, Jr. in 1969 and is headquartered in Brentwood, TN.

Founded in 2001, Hightower Securities is a FINRA-registered broker/dealer and government securities dealer located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is a subsidiary of Hightower Holding LLC. Hightower Securities provides clearing and custody services to their clients through relationships with Fidelity Investments, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and JPMorgan Clearing Corp., formerly the clearing arm of BearStearns.

Deckel Maho Pfronten GmbH is a production facility of the DMG Group which manufactures metal forming machineries. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Pfronten, Germany.

Part of DMG MORI CO., LTD., GILDEMEISTER Drehmaschinen GmbH is a German company that manufactures and sells machine tools. The private company is based in Bielefeld, Germany. The company was founded in 1992. The CEO is Rainer Hansjürgens.

Naples Technology Ventures LLC (Naples Technology Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Mike Abbaei and Brij Sharma. The firm is headquartered in Naples, Florida.