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Invesco Advisers, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a subsidiary of Invesco Group Services, Inc., ultimately held by Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ). The firm was founded in 1986 and previously known as Invesco Institutional NA, Inc. until April 2010 when Invesco Ltd. consolidated the businesses of their US investment advisors (Invesco AIM Advisors, Inc., Invesco AIM Capital Management, Inc., Invesco AIM Private Asset Management, Inc. and Invesco Global Asset Management NA, Inc.) under the name Invesco Advisers, Inc. They provide discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, institutional and high net-worth clients through separate accounts, wrap fee programs and US registered investment companies and other Commingled Funds.

Scout Investments, Inc. (Scout) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Carillon Tower Advisers, Inc., itself a subsidiary of Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF). Founded in 2001, Scout provides discretionary investment management services to registered and unregistered investment companies, institutional accounts and individuals through separately managed accounts. They also provide model portfolios to financial intermediaries for use in unified managed accounts (UMA).

Southern Spine LLC is an ISO 13405:2003 certified manufacturer of implants and instruments for spinal surgery. The private company is based in Macon, GA. The company's flagship product is the Stabilink® MIS spinal fixation system, which is FDA cleared and has been used successfully on thousands of patients. The system can be used to treat a number of spinal conditions with reduced procedure time and less tissue trauma. Southern Spine also offers the innovative, patented PG® precision guided inserter/compressor that redefines “ease of use”. John E. Hart has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Smisson-Cartledge Biomedical LLC provides medical devices. The firm mainly provides devices related to biomedical industry and distribute to hospitals and medical industries. The company was founded by Hugh F. Smisson and is located in Macon, GA.

40/86 Advisors, Inc. (40/86) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Carmel, Indiana. Formerly known as Conseco Capital Management, Inc., the firm was founded in 1981 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CNO Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CNO). 40/86 provides portfolio management services primarily to affiliated and limited unaffiliated insurance companies.

Navicent Health provides general healthcare services. The company operates The Medical Center of Central Georgia, outpatient clinics and Carlyle Place, an assisted-living center. It offers comprehensive home care services, cardiac, neurology and orthopedics programs. Central Georgia Health System was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Macon, GA.

Vericon Resources, Inc. provides background screening services. It conducts background investigations and pre-employment screening. The firm’s services include criminal search, employment verification, credit reports and drug testing. The company was founded by Marcia Early Thiel and Jean FitzGerald in 1988 and is headquartered in Norcross, GA.

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons is an organization that provides resources and tools for neurosurgeons and trainees in the field. The organization is based in Rolling Meadows, IL. The company's website offers information on membership benefits, education and training opportunities, publications, patient resources, advocacy efforts, and career opportunities.

Colony Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The company is headquartered in Fitzgerald, GA.

Donald L. Moore Jr., Inc. is a general contractor based in Savannah, GA.

The University Financing Foundation, Inc. provides assessment, financing and development services. It offers counsel and execution ability to institutions of education and research. The company was founded by Thomas H. Hall III in 1982. Its headquarters are located in Atlanta, GA.

Exchange Club of Macon, Inc. is a non-profit organization that supports child abuse prevention and other Middle Georgia Community Charities. The company is headquartered in Macon, GA.

Accredited Investors, Inc., dba Accredited Investors Wealth Management (AIWM), is an independent. SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Edina, Minnesota. The firm was founded by Ross Levin and Willis T. Heupel in 1987. AIWM provides advisory services to individuals and families, trusts, foundations and endowments, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans (other than plan participants), and corporations or other businesses.

The Professional Beauty Association is a professional organization for the beauty industry that provides education, charitable outreach, and business building tools to its members. The private company is based in Scottsdale, AZ. The company offers exclusive access to research and reports, as well as event discounts and insurance. The association hosts the Cosmoprof event, which is the only all-encompassing business to business beauty event in the industry. The event showcases unique brand launches, product innovations, new channels for distribution, packaging, and manufacturing over three days. Additionally, the association offers several opportunities to give back to the beauty community and clients through charity work.

U.S. Development Group LLC designs and develops multi-modal logistics centers and energy-related midstream infrastructures. It engages in managing the process of designing, financing, constructing, operating, and owning a North American network of rail terminal facilities. The company was founded by Dan Borgen and Michael R. Curry and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

PlaySight Interactive Ltd. provides sports activity analysis solutions. The company was founded by James D. Kern, Chen M. Shachar and Evgeni Khazanov and is headquartered in Kfar Saba, Israel.

Hawaii Sea Spirits LLC operates as an organic farm and craft distillery. The private company is based in Kula, HI.

Blue Ridge Spirits & Wine Marketing LLC engages in the sales and marketing of wines and spirits. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.