Brian Stern

BlackRock Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BlackRock Advisors manages assets for US-registered investment companies and 529 Plans.

Deutsche Bank Securities, Inc. (DBSI) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1971 and is a wholly-owned investment banking and brokerage arm of DB U.S. Financial Markets Holding Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (NYSE: DB, FRA: DBK) in Germany. DBSI provides securities brokerage and investment advisory services to domestic and international private clients and institutions. They are also a primary dealer in US government securities as designated by the Federal Reserve.

Goldman Sachs International (GSI) is the Great Britain-based, wholly-owned brokerage subsidiary of Goldman Sachs Group UK Ltd., ultimately held by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS) in the US. The firm was founded in 1988 and formerly known as Trushelfco Ltd. Headquartered in London, GSI provides prime brokerage, securities lending, futures services and financing services for a range of clients such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and high-net worth individuals.

Ford Financial Fund II LP seeks investment opportunities in companies located in the US. The fund provides financing for buyout and recapitalization transactions. It makes both control and non-control investments.

Chai Trust Co. LLC is a privately-owned family office headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The administers trusts established for the benefit of members of Sam Zell’s family.

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.

Hilltop Securities, Inc. (dba HilltopSecurities) is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded in 1946 as Southwest Securities, Inc. and they a subsidiary of Hilltop Securities Holdings LLC. Hilltop Securities provides a full array of trading and execution services for their clients.

Credit-Based Asset Servicing & Securitization LLC provides mortgages brokerage and investment services. The company purchases and securitizes credit-sensitive and nonperforming single-family residential mortgages, which are then serviced by its Litton Loan Servicing subsidiary. It invests in whole loans, subordinated securities and properties. The company was founded in July 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Bowdoin College is an independent, nonsectarian, coeducational residential, undergraduate liberal arts institution founded in 1794. It is located in Brunswick, ME.

Equity Group Investments LLC (Equity Group Investments) is a private equity subsidiary of Equity International Management LLC founded in 1968 by Samuel Zell. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Whitney Museum of American Art exhibits or sells artwork. The museum was founded by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney in 1930 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Hospital for Special Surgery provides healthcare services. Its services include orthopedic, rheumatology, and rehabilitation specific surgery services. The company was founded by James A. Knight and Robert M. Hartley in 1863 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art is a vibrant hub for creating and experiencing modern art. The museum is based in North Adams, MA. The museum boasts extensive galleries and a variety of indoor and outdoor performance spaces, allowing for a diverse range of artistic expression.

The Weather Co. LLC manufactures umbrellas and rain suits. Its products categories include headwear, performance outerwear, performance rainwear, and golf umbrellas. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Metuchen, NJ.

DTF Holdings LLC provides dealership solutions services. It represents Audi, BMW, Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM, Honda, MINI, Porsche and VW. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Sandy, UT.

Shellpoint Partners LLC operates a private investment firm. It provides specialty finance for both lending and servicing solutions to its clients via its wholly-owned operating platforms. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of Ranieri Partners LLC, Ranieri Residential Investment Advisors LLC provides investment advice. The company is based in New York, NY. Young. The company was founded by William J.

Ford Financial Fund is a private equity firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Part of 2011 TCRT, Ford Management II LP operates as a bank holding company. The company is based in Dallas, TX.

Part of Equity Casa Grande LLC, Madison Canal LP is a private equity fund. The company is located in the US. The American company was founded by Thomas Patrick Heneghan.

Margaux New York LLC engages in the retailing of footwear. The company was founded by Alexa Roberts Buckley and Sarah Tess Pierson in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY.