John C. Ely

CIMA Labs, Inc. develops and manufactures prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products using fast-dissolve drug delivery technologies. It develops orally disintegrating technology based OraSolv and DuraSolv tablets. It also develops tranmucosal tablets that can be administered sublingually. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, MN.

JPMorgan Investment Management, Inc. (JPMIM) is a global, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2000 as the result of Chase Manhattan's purchase of Robert Fleming Holdings and the subsequent merger of Chase and JPMorgan. In January 2010, JPMorgan Investment Advisors merged into JP Morgan Investment Management. JPMIM is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Asset Management Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM). The firm primarily provides investment advisory services to both US and non-US institutional and retail clients.

Osterweis Capital Management, Inc. (Osterweis) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by John Osterweis in 1983. Osterweis offers investment advisory services to various types of clients which include individuals, trusts, institutions, mutual funds, and other entities.

Värde Partners, Inc. provides investment advisory services. It serves foundations and endowments, pension plans, insurance companies, other institutional investors and private clients. The company was founded by George G. Hicks, Gregory Scott McMillian and Marcia Lynn Page in 1993 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Sit Investment Associates, Inc. (Sit Investment) is a privately-owned, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded by Eugene Sit in 1981. Sit Investment manages client assets on a discretionary basis for several types of clients, which includes public and private institutional investors, pension funds, Taft-Hartley plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, corporations, insurance companies, municipalities, registered investment companies, private investment companies, collective investment trusts and high-net-worth individuals.

Chilton Capital Management LLC (Chilton Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Houston, Texas. The firm was founded in 1996 and they are a subsidiary of Knapp Brothers LLC. Chilton Capital provides a diversity of investment strategies, customized wealth management solutions, and trust company services to individuals, family offices, business owners, endowments, foundations, retirement plans and trusts on a fee-only basis.

Speece Thorson Capital Group, Inc. (Speece Thorson) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 1992 as Speece, Lewis, Thorson, Inc. Speece Thorson specializes in mid to small-cap value equity account management for institutions and high net worth families.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans operates as a not-for-profit membership organization of Christians, which engages in the provision of investment advisory services. It offers life insurance, annuities and mutual funds, student and educational resources, charitable planning, and trust services. The company was founded in June 2001 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

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.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA provides investment advisory services. It offers banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer finance services. The company is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

Founded in 1993, Auerbach Grayson & Co. LLC is a broker/dealer/located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Auerbach Grayson Holdings LLC. Through their worldwide network of broker partners, the firm offers research, execution and clearance in equities, derivatives and fixed-income instruments. They also provide and implements hedging and arbitrage strategies. Auerbach Grayson & Co. is a member of FINRA and the SIPC. They employ bottom-up research to identify undervalued, under-represented and misunderstood companies. The firm covers a broad range of small-cap, mid-cap and emerging market equities.

Carlson, Inc. operates hotels and restaurants. It offers hospitality and travel management services to organizations operating in oil and gas, diversified resources and mining, offshore, marine services, and alternative energies sectors; and government institutions and non-governmental organizations. The firm's Its brands include Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel, among others. The company was founded by Curtis L. Carlson in 1938 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc. provides business travel management services. Its services include travel management, traveler care, and meetings and events. It serves travel buyers and business travelers, as well as companies, government institutions, and non-governmental organizations. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Goldner Hawn Johnson & Morrison Inc. (Goldner Hawn Johnson) is a private equity firm is founded by Van Zandt Hawn, Timothy Daniel Johnson, John Lewis Morrison, and Michael Goldner in 1989. The firm is headquarter in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Andersen Corp. engages in the manufacture and supply of windows and doors. Its brands include Andersen Windows, Renewal by Andersen, Weiland, Heritage, MQ, and EMCO. The company was founded by Hans Andersen on July 25, 1903 and is headquartered in Bayport, MN.

Feltl & Co. is a securities brokerage and investment banking firm located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They focus on emerging growth companies, primarily located in the Upper Midwest. They are comprised of two major business lines: the private client group serves individual investors, providing advice on stocks, the equity capital markets group encompasses corporate finance, equity research, institutional equity sales, and equity trading. They are a member of the NASD.

Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC (Craig-Hallum) is an employee-owned, idea-driven research, trading and investment banking firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded by Bradley Baker and Kevin Harris in 1997. Craig-Hallum provides research, institutional sales and trading and investment banking services to institutional investors and growth companies.

ABN AMRO Bank NV (New York) serves as a representative office of ABN Amro NV in the United States. It provides commercial banking services to clients in the retail, private and commercial sectors. The company was founded on April 25, 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Part of Ally Financial, Inc., GMAC ResCap provides capital solutions to businesses. The company is based in Washington, PA. The CEO of the company is Thomas F. Marano.

Nuveen Asset Management LLC (NAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2011 and is a subsidiary of Nuveen Fund Advisors LLC, which is ultimately owned by TIAA Board of Governors. NAM provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients, such as open-end and closed-end investment companies and other pooled investment vehicles.

Part of FNB Bancshares, Inc. (Minnesota), First Bank Blue Earth is a financial institution that offers personal and business deposit products, online solutions, account services, lending services, and investment properties. The company is based in Blue Earth, MN. First Bank Blue Earth also offers digital wallet services, allowing customers to use their debit card with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Samsung Pay. The company provides personal loans, mortgage loans, auto loans, and business loans, including SBA loans. The company has an app that allows customers to turn their debit card on or off, set limits, track spending, and more. The company provides online banking services, including e-statements, money transfer services, and bill pay. The company also offers safe deposit boxes, cashier's checks, and financial calculators.

Blue Earth Valley Communications, Inc. provides telecommunications services. It provides digital TV packages, digital video recorders, high definition TV packages, and on demand video services and Internet solutions. The firm offers local telephone, long distance calling, voice mail, and conference calling services; and telephone and hospitality phone systems, and data cabling and networking services. The company was founded in 1895 and is headquartered in Blue Earth, MN.

FNB Bancshares, Inc. (Minnesota) is a bank holding private company based in Blue Earth, MN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's primary focus is on banking services.

Part of Fmc Group Holdings LP, First Manhattan Co LLC is a wealth planning and investment advisory firm based in New York, NY. At the heart of the firm is a thorough, independent research process that forms the foundation of their investment decision-making process. The company uses their experience, rigorous analysis, and sound judgment to identify investment opportunities that deliver long-term value. First Manhattan Co is dedicated to helping their clients secure their financial future through a trusted partnership. The company was founded in 2022. Zachary A. Wydra has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

AB CarVal Investors LP (AB CarVal) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment fund manager headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 2006 as a continuation of Cargill Value Investment (CVI), which was an internal business unit of Cargill, Inc. (Cargill). In 2022, they were acquired by AllianceBernstein LP, which is ultimately owned by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). The firm immediately changed its legal name from CarVal Investors LP to AB CarVal Investors LP. AB CarVal offers investment advisory services to private funds, single-investor vehicles, CLO vehicles, separately managed accounts, and non-discretionary accounts.

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

Jeffrey Slocum & Associates, Inc. operates as a investment research and advisory firm. It focuses on global fixed income, global equities, alternative investments, and direct hedge fund strategies. The firm offers strategic integration of investments with an institution’s overall mission, objectives, and operations, investment policy development, asset allocation modeling, incorporating liabilities, spending, and liquidity considerations, risk budgeting, liability driven investment, investment manager selection, performance measurement and attribution analysis, investment policy compliance monitoring, transition management, fee negotiations and benchmarking, other service provider searches, education of clients staffs, committees, and other constituencies. The company was founded by Jeffrey Charles Slocum in 1986 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Bellacor.com, Inc. sells lighting and home furnishings on-line. The firm's products include chandeliers, ceiling fans, wall sconces, lamps, clocks, mirrors, cutting boards, pot racks, pillows, duvets, bidets, and computer desks. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Mendota Heights, MN.