Rob Arthurs

Ellington Management Group LLC (Ellington) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1994 and is primarily owned by Michael Vranos indirectly through his ownership interest in Ellington’s majority owner, EMG Holdings LP. Ellington provides investment advice to pooled investment vehicles and institutional managed accounts.

Smith College opened in 1875 with 14 students. Today, Smith is among the largest women’s colleges in Northampton, MA, with students from 48 states and 72 countries. The college remains strongly committed to the education of women at the undergraduate level, but Smith admits both men and women as graduate students.

Cerberus Capital Management LP (Cerberus) is a private equity firm founded in 1992 by Stephen A. Feinberg and William L. Richter. It is headquartered in New York.

Part of Siebert Financial Corp., RISE Financial Services LLC is an American financial technology company that provides online installment loans to consumers. The company offers loans ranging from $500 to $5,000 with flexible payment terms and no hidden fees. RISE uses advanced technology and analytics to assess creditworthiness and provide personalized loan options to its customers. The company is committed to responsible lending practices and offers resources to help customers improve their financial literacy and credit scores. RISE is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and operates in over 30 states across the United States.