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2014 Winter ConferenCeAttenDee DireCtorY

DYnAmiC DeALmAKinG:New Rules, New stRategies, New OppORtuNities

ALLIANCE OF MERGER & ACQUISITION ADVISORS®

JAnuArY 21-23, 2014Fairmont ScottSdale PrinceSS reSort

ScottSdale, arizona

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The Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors® (The Alliance) is the premiere international organization serving the educational and transactional support needs of middle market M&A professionals worldwide. The Alliance was formed in 1998 to connect CPAs, attorneys and other experienced corporate financial investors and advisors. Our more than 900 professionals are among the most highly recognized leaders in the industry—drawing upon proven capital resources combined with a think-tank of transactional expertise to better serve the many business investment needs of middle market companies worldwide.

AM&AA members represent corporate and institutional sellers and buyers of businesses ranging broadly from $5 to $500 million in transaction value. These essential corporate financial advisory and transaction services include investment banking, accounting, finance, valuation, tax, law and due diligence.

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Conference Agenda 1

Conference Planning Committee 8

AM&AA Founders Circle 9

AM&AA Advisory Board 10

Conference Attendees 15

Exhibit Road Map/Conference Sponsors 57

Media Partners 73

AM&AA Staff 74

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Am&AA exhibit table

Make sure to visit the AM&AA exhibit table in the far left corner of the exhibit hall to find information on all the great things the organization has to offer!

• Info. on free member resources i.e. private equity info., DealMarket • M&A certification course information • Membership applications • M&A handbook • Discounted member benefits i.e. One Source • Information from our strategic alliances • Save the Dates for our conferences

Green Badges• Investors• Lenders• Private Equity• Corporate Development - CFO - CEO - Corporate Executive

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conFerence inFormation

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6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

early Arrival reception Sonoran room & PatioAttendees arriving on Monday are invited to network with M&A colleagues travel-ing from abroad and the local business community at this casual reception.

monDAY, JAnuArY 20, 2014

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8:00 a.m. registration opens east Foyer a

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. opening remarks Princess Ballroom Salons d-e

9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

Workshop: What’s in Your toolbox? Princess Ballroom Salons d-ePanelists: Bob machiz, president, Money Soft Inc.michael Vermillion, senior Director, NAVEX Global

During this deep dive session attendees will walk away with the tools necessary for running their M&A shop. Fee structures, firm growth, industry trends and best practices will all be discussed.

10:40 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Coffee Break Princess Ballroom Salons d-e

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Workshop: firm management — Best Practices for Growth and Stories from the trenches Princess Ballroom Salons d-ePanelists: chris Blees, partner, Biggskofford PCFred Jager, president, Hunter Wise Financial Group LLCKerry morris, partner, Shoreline Partners LLCSid Shaver, Managing Director, Statesman Corporate Financedennis roberts, Chairman & senior Managing Director, The McLean Group

Hear from experienced dealmakers how they have built their businesses, the challenges they have faced, and the key to their success.

12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Golf tournament tPc ScottsdaleJoin your colleagues for AM&AA’s Annual Golf Tournament. Located at one of PGA’s fan-favorite courses in Scottsdale. Space is limited, so please register early to secure your place. The cost of participation is $279 and all players must be registered for the AM&AA Winter Conference.

* A shuttle will provide transportation for all players from the hotel to the course

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tueSDAY, JAnuArY 21, 2014

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1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Deep Dive: An inside Look at recent Deals Princess Ballroom Salons d-e

tom Goldblatt, Founder, Ravinia Capital LLCKirk Griswold, partner, Argosy Capital christopher roden, Managing Director, C3 Capital Partners LLC

Presenters will go through the ins and outs of the deal, explain how they grew the company and how they were able to sell it for a great return. It’s the information that rarely gets reported, but is commonly the reason a deal is successful. Learn what these firms did behind the scenes to drive growth and returns.

3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Coffee Break Princess Ballroom Salons a-e

3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Cross Border m&A roundtable: An international update on Deal-making Abroad Princess Ballroom Salons d-e Moderator: lisa Wright, Head of M&a products, Bureau Van Dijk

Panelists: Sri Geedipalli, Director, Simanor LLCPhil Gilbert, Managing Director, P&M Corporate Finance euan rellie, senior Managing Director, Business Development AsiaJennifer Watson, principal, Masuda Funai

The world is no longer divided by water. M&A is truly a global business today. This panel will talk about the opportunities and challenges that face dealmakers as they look to grow their businesses globally.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

regulation update: the impact of Crowdfunding and the JoBS Act on Deal Activity Princess Ballroom Salons d-eModerator: James Simpson, Finance 500 Inc.

Panelists:laura crosby-Brown, Director of Compliance, Regulatory Compliance michael dinan, Founder, president & CeO, Dinan & Companyloren Heger, Vice president and general Counsel, FNEXchris tyrrell, CeO, OfferBoard

Want to remain a top player in the market? Understanding new regulations, including the impact the JOBS Act and crowdfunding will have on the market, is a must.

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Welcome reception Princess Ballroom Salons a-e

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tueSDAY, JAnuArY 21, 2014

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time event7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Breakfast & registration opens east Foyer a

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Yes—Private Company Data Does exist! Princess Ballroom Salons F-G lisa Wright, Head of M&a products, Bureau Van Dijk

An overview on what to expect from where: learn how to get the hard to find information on private companies located outside the U.S. and Canada. This session will look at what to expect from different countries, examples of the depth of information and data available and the relationship between private company filing requirements and M&A deal information.

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. opening remarks Princess Ballroom Salons F-G

9:15 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.

Keynote Presentation Princess Ballroom Salons F-Gdoug ducey, arizona state treasurer and Former partner & CeO, Cold Stone Creamery

9:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Coffee Break Princess Ballroom Salons a-e

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

State of the market: An update on the m&A and Private equity markets Princess Ballroom Salons F-GModerator: Graeme Frazier, Founder, Private Capital Research LLC and GF Data Resources LLC

Panelists:Jeri Harman, Founder and partner, Avante Mezzanine Partners mark Jones, partner, River Associates Investments LLC tim oleszczuk, Managing Director, Grace Matthews Stephen Perry, Co-president, Linsalata Capital

Where are we today? AM&AA is famous for giving attendees an in-depth breakdown of the status of the M&A market and what key changes professionals need to be on the lookout for. This panel promises not to disappoint.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

moving Downmarket: Why Bigger Pe firms Are Looking at Smaller Deals Princess Ballroom Salons F-GModerator: anthony citrolo, Managing partner, New York Brokerage Business Panelists: Jeremy Holland, principal, Origination, The Riverside Company Jay Jester, Managing Director, Director of Business Development, Audax Group tim mages, principal, Salem Halifax Capital Partners Fritz richards, Co-Founder, Prestwick Partners

Bigger used to mean better. Not so much anymore. As the dealmaking environment continues to become more competitive, larger private equity shops are moving downmarket in hopes of finding untapped deals. Learn what dealmakers need to know about the larger players and what they need to do stay competitive.

WeDneSDAY, JAnuArY 22, 2014

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time track A Princess Ballroom - Salon F track B Princess Ballroom - Salon G

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Doing Deals With independent Sponsors: Who Are these Guys, Anyway? Moderator: alex livingston, Founder, Redwood Management Partners

Panelists:

Stephen altman, partner, Cornerstone Capital Partnersrichard Baum, Managing partner, Consumer Growth PartnersBruce lipian, Managing Director, Stone Creek Capitaldan lipson, partner, Rotunda Capital

As fundraising has become increasingly more difficult to complete, some firms have decided to forego the fund and compete for deals on a one-off basis. Learn what role the fundless sponsor is playing in the dealmaking food chain and how working with them can be beneficial.

What Limited Partners Look for in a Pe fund manager Moderator: Benjamin Sykora, Vice president, Bow River Capital Partners

Panelists:

Kelly dePonte, Managing Director, Probitas Partnersnathan Harnetiaux, portfolio Manager,Kemper CorporationBrian Kinsman Managing partner, Bunker Hill CapitalJonathan Wilson, principal, Siguler Guff

As limited partners shine the light even brighter on private equity firms, learn what exactly LPs are looking for from fund managers and firms today. How important is track record and succession planning? What level of involvement do LPs expect to have after the fund is closed? This a cannot-miss panel where LPs will tell all.

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12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

Lunch Keynote Princess Ballroom Salons a-e

Steven latourette, president, McDonald Hopkins Government Strategies

middle-market thought Leader of the Year Awards This award was instituted by the AM&AA to honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the middle market M&A profession through the publication of works that promote research and higher standards of excellence. It recognizes those in the M&A community that create and advocate ideas that add value to the industry, thereby adding value to the AM&AA’s education and credentialing programs, such as the Certified Merger & Acquisitions Advisor (CM&AA) credential.

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2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Coffee Break Princess Ballroom Salons a-e

Award Partners

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time track A Princess Ballroom - Salon F track B Princess Ballroom - Salon G

2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Capital markets update—insight into new Structures Coming into the market and What role mezz Will Play Moderator: tom Kesoglou, partner, McCarter & English LLP

Panelists: christopher dunlop, Managing Director, Houlihan Lokeymatt Greeson, Managing Director, Greene Holcomb FisherJustin Kaplan, partner, Balance Point Capital PartnersPeter rothschild, principal, Tamarix Capital

The lending markets have certainly had their ups and downs since the financial crisis. During this panel find out the latest information about the debt markets, including the role mezzanine lending is playing and how that is evolving.

Snapshot: What’s Going on With the Corporate Dealmaking Landscape today and What Has Changed Moderator: celine armstrong, Vice president and product & Content, S&P Capital IQ

Panelists:david cohn, Managing Director, Diamond Capital Advisors LLCBarrett Hicken, Director, Potens Capital Advisors Brian Steffens, Director, Business Development & global supply Chain, Industrial Parts Depotrichard truelick, Former Vp of Corporate Development, Beatrice Foods Co.

Learn from experienced corporate buyers which deals are interesting to them in the market today and how dealmaking environment has changed over the years in addition to what they expect to see in the future.

3:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Coffee Break

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

eSoP Deals: How to employ the eSoP Strategy in m&A Moderator: carol Hance, Managing Director, LongueVue Capital

Panelists: elizabeth di cola, Vice president, esOp Finance group, Fifth Third Bankaziz el-tahch, Managing Director, Stout Risius Ross ira Starr, Managing partner, Long Point Capital

Learn how ESOPs are a flexible acquisition structure that can benefit sellers through increased after tax liquidity, continued participation in business growth, and expanded estate planning options. This structure can also benefit the sponsor through accelerated enterprise value growth.

Preparing Your Company for An investment or SaleModerator: Jaime raczka, Director of Marketing, AXIAL

Panelists:tracy albert, Managing partner, Deloitte Corporate Finance Warren Henson, president and senior Managing Director, Green, Manning & Bunch Ltd.Jonathan Howe Managing Director, Wedbush SecuritiesJeff Kadlic, Co-Founder and Managing partner, Evolution Capital Partners

How can a broker prepare their client for the right partner or exit? Brokers need to make sure they clearly understand their clients goals and expectations and make sure they are aligned with the potential buyer or investor and come to a well-balanced agreement. Find out how it’s done during this discussion.

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Princess Ballroom Salons a-e

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5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.

networking reception Princess Ballroom Salons a-eJoin us for an evening of fun to network with corporate executives, private equity groups, and other M&A professionals.

tHurSDAY, JAnuArY 23, 2014

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7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.

networking Breakfast & registration opens east Foyer a

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Washington update — Campaign for Clarity Princess Ballroom Salons F-Gmike ertel, Managing Director, Broker Legacy M&A Advisors Scott Gluck, Of Counsel, Venable LLPBob Gurrola, president, SUMMA Financial Group LLCShane Hansen, partner, Warner, Norcross & Judd

These panelists will discuss the recent events in Washington affecting business brokers and M&A advisors, including HR 2274, and efforts to get an identical bill introduced in the Senate, and recent activity within the SEC.

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. only in the Lower market—trends

impacting Lower middle market firms including the minority recap Princess Ballroom Salons F-GModerator: david mclean, partner, Patton BoggsPanelists: matthew carroll, partner, Westview Capital Partners John Farr, Managing Director, Columbia West Capital david Felts, Managing Director, Brookwood Associatesconnor Searcy, Managing Director, Trive Capital

Everyone knows that the lower middle market doesn’t quite operate like the rest of the market. The nuances specific to the lower middle market are a unique space to complete transactions in. Find out what dealmakers are doing to complete deals today and what role the minority recap is playing.

10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Coffee Break Princess Ballroom Salons a-e

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Pe expo Princess Ballroom Salons a-e

The PE Expo features pre-qualified investors

presenting their criteria to interested investment

bankers/intermediaries and other M&A professionals.

See what they are looking for that might fit your deal.

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tHurSDAY, JAnuArY 23, 2014

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Pe expoPrincess Ballroom Salons a-e

The PE Expo features pre-qualified investors

presenting their criteria to interested investment

bankers/intermediaries and other M&A professionals.

See what they are looking for that might fit your deal.

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch Princess Ballroom Salons a-e

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Deal Bash Princess Ballroom Salons a-e

Connections with investment bankers & intermediaries(investment bankers & intermediaries present and share their deals and opportunities)

don’t miss out on:• 2 hours of networking, tabled by screened middle-market intermediaries/

investment bankers, all bearing deals & transaction opportunities.

• No appointments necessary

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Collaboration—the new normal Princess Ballroom Salons F-Gdr. Judith Glaser, Chairman, Creating WE Institute

Join the MidMarket Alliance for this post-conference keynote presentation by Dr. Judith Glaser, Chairman of The Creating WE Institute. Her work encapsulates the driving force behind the MidMarket Alliance: the power of collaboration.

time event10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Where Are the Sellers? What motivates Sellers to Become engaged in a Sale? Princess Ballroom Salons F-G

Moderator: James Hill, Chairman of private equity practice, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff

Panelists: devin mathews, Managing partner, Chicago Growth Partnerschristopher Petrossian, Managing Director, Lincoln Internationalmichael S. Pfeffer, Managing Director, Post Capital Partners LLCmichael Wilkins, Managing Director, Harris Williams & Co.

Deal flow has been tough to find in the lower middle market. Why? This panel will provide insight into what sellers want before they look for a sale and when the deal pipeline is likely to be full again.

11:45 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.

Lunch Keynote : ending ‘too Small to Succeed’ Princess Ballroom Salons a-edavid Schweikert , arizona, 6th District, United States House of Representatives

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Mike Adhikari Illinois Corporate Investments

David CohnDiamond Capital Advisors

Jeff DinersteinHaynes & Boone LLP

David Dollinger UHY LLP

Evan Eichorn One Source

Graeme Frazier Private Capital Research

Andrew Gustin Hammond Kennedy & Whitney

Barbara Hernandez Evolution Capital Partners

Don HillierHarvest CFO Consulting, LLC

Justin KaplanBalance Point Capital Partners

Tom Kesoglou McCarter & English *Conference Chair

Brian Kohn Copley Capital

Michael Landers UHY LLP

Kyle Madden KLH Capital

Curtis OdomPrescient Strategists, LLC

Ed Pratesi Brentmore Valutaion Advisors

Kathy Richardson-Mauro ROCG

Brent RippeRippe & Kingston, LLC

Jeff SackmanRubin Brown, LLP

Steven Silverman Doeren Mayhew

Mike Snider MSB Global Business Alliance

Brent Solomon CohnReznick

Brian Steffens Storm Industries

Jim Valderrama Grant Thornton

Holly Washington S&P Capital IQ

Scott Woodward UHY LLP

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THANK YOU TO OURCONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE

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If you would like to be a part of the Conference Planning Committee, join us Thursday, Jan. 23rd in the exhibit hall from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

or email Amie Schneider at aschnedier@amaaonline.org

Kevin Carlie2004

Jim Carulas2004

richard Siemsen2004

Karin Gale2004

Sid Shaver2007

Lloyd Bell2009

mike Adhikari2009

nancy Horton2011

Christian Blees2011

J. michael ertel2011

Graeme frazier2012

David Cohn2013

Kenneth marks2013

ron rudich2013

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am&aa FoUnderS circle

✔ mike adhikari, cm&aa

Illinois Corporate Investments, Inc.Lake Zurich, IL 60047847-438-1657madhikari@att.net

lloyd Bell, cm&aa

Meaden & MooreCleveland, OH 44114216-241-3272lbell@meadenmoore.com

✔ chris Blees, cm&aa

BiggsKofford P.C.Colorado Springs, CO 80906719-579-9090blees@biggskofford.com

K. Perry campbell, cm&aa

ACT Consultants, Inc.Vancouver, WA 98662360-696-9450pcampbell@actconsultants.com

✔ Kevin carlie, cm&aa

Stone, Carlie & CompanySt. Louis, MO 63105314-721-5800kcarlie@stonecarlie.com

✔= Attending the Winter Conference

am&aa adViSorY Board

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✔ anthony citrolo, cm&aa

Strategic Merger & Acquisition AdvisorsNew York, NY 10001631-390-9650anthony@strategicmaadvisor.com

✔ david cohn, cm&aa

Diamond Capital PartnersLos Angeles, CA 90067310-432-8592dcohn@diamondcapadvisors.com

champ davis, cm&aa

Davis CapitalChicago, IL 60606312-623-4500cdavis@daviscapital.com

✔ J. michael ertel, cm&aa

Legacy M&A Advisors, LLC St. Petersburg, FL 33715813-864-6610mertel@lmaalle.com

✔ Graeme Frazier

Private Capital Research, LLCConshohocken, PA 19428610-825-1153bgfrazier@pcrllc.com

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✔ robert Gurrola, cm&aaSumma Financial Group, LLCSan Jose, CA 95110408-454-2600rgurrola@summallc.com

ray Hanson, cm&aa

Pragma VenturesWest Linn, OR 97068503-635-1173rghanson@pragmaventures.com

✔ Kenneth marks, cm&aaHigh Rock Partners, Inc.Raleigh, NC 27615919-256-8152khmarks@highrockpartners.com

✔ ronald rudich, cm&aaGorfi ne, Schiller & Gardyn, PAOwings Mills, MD 21117410-517-6838rrudich@gsg-cpa.com

✔ Sid Shaver, cm&aaStatesman Corporate FinanceHouston, TX 77027713-590-4697sshaver@statesmanbiz.com

Steven Silverman, cm&aaDoeren MayhewHouston, TX 77057713-789-7077 x236silverman@doeren.com

✔ michael Snider, cm&aaMSB Global Business AllianceAtlanta, GA 30307404-378-7707mrs@msbllc.net

Brian Wendler, cm&aaNational Business Valuation ServicesDallas, TX 75287972-235-6287bwendler@nationalbvs.com

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Kuldeepak AcharyaAnchin Capital Advisors LLCNew York, NYkuldeepak.acharya@anchin.com212-536-6803Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Drew AdamsStoneCreek CapitalIrvine, CAdrew@stonecreekcapital.com949-752-4580Private Equity Investor

Stephen AdamsonAvante Mezzanine PartnersLos Angeles, CAsadamson@avantemezzanine.com310-667-9242Private Equity Investor

Mike Adhikari, CM&AAIllinois Corporate Investments, Inc.Lake Zurich, IL 60047847-438-1657madhikari@att.net

Javier AguirreFarragut Capital PartnersChevy Chase, MDjaguirre@farragutcapitalpartners.com301-913-5296Private Equity Investor

✔= Member of AM&AA

Joseph P. AlamMID-STATES CAPITAL, LLCGrosse Pointe Farms, MIjpa@midstatescapital.com313-215-1700Business Broker

Jonathan AltCornerstone Capital HoldingsBlue Bell, PAjalt@cstonecapital.com215-628-4486Private Equity Investor

Stephen AltmanCornerstone Capital PartnersNew York, NYsaltman@cornerstonecapitalpartners.com212-986-5470

Robert AndersonSnell & Wilmer L.L.P.Las Vegas, NVrcanderson@swlaw.com702-784-5386Attorney

Michael ArguellesStonehenge Partners, Inc.Columbus, OHmarguelles@stonehengepartners.com614-246-2490Private Equity Investor

conFerence attendeeS

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Registered attendees as of December 20, 2013. Download the conference mobile app to view the complete attendee list.

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Celine ArmstrongS&P Capital IQNew York, NYCarmstrong@spcapitaliq.com212-438-1090Info Services/Technology Specialists

David AsmusHinshaw & Culbertson LLPPhoenix, AZdasmus@hinshawlaw.com602-631-4400Attorney

Muideen Alabi AyoolaUnited Bank for Africa PLCIbadan, NigeriaKAZY1424@yahoo.comAccountant/CPA

Brooke Balcom Fifth Third BankCincinnati, OHBrooke.Balcom@53.com513-534-3853Lender

Ben BarnesRubinBrown LLPClayton, MOben.barnes@rubinbrown.com314-678-3531Accountant/CPA

Paula BarrettReinsel Kuntz Lesher LLPWyomissing, PApbarrett@rklcpa.com610-898-8110Accountant/CPA

Kimberley BathersonCGA Nova ScotiaHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canadakbatherson@halifaxgrain.com902-425-4923Accountant/CPA

Richard BaumConsumer Growth PartnersWhite Plains, NYrbaum@consumergrowth.com914-220-8337Private Equity Investor

Alexander BeanPlexus CapitalRaleigh, NCalex@plexuscap.com919-256-6342Private Equity Investor

Mike BeckerPlexus CapitalRaleigh, NCmbecker@plexuscap.com919-256-6342Private Equity Investor

Christian BergerPatton BoggsDallas, TXcberger@pattonboggs.com214-758-1544Attorney

Howard BerkowerMcCarter & English, LLPNew York, NYhberkower@mccarter.com212-609-6821Attorney

Zoltan BertyCaltius MezzanineLos Angeles, CAzberty@caltius.com310-996-0127Private Equity Investor

Steven Besbeck, CM&AADiamond Capital AdvisorsCalabasas, CAsbesbeck@charter.net310-432-8569Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Christian Blees, CM&AABiggsKofford CapitalColorado Springs, COblees@biggskofford.com719-579-9090M and A Intermediary

Timothy BlockHarvey & CompanyNewport Beach, CAjjenkins@harveyllc.com949-757-0400M and A Intermediary

Debra Bower-PintoCGA Nova ScotiaHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canadadpinto@consultpinto.com902-425-4923Accountant/CPA

Wilma Braat, CM&AAMNP Corporate FinanceCalgary, Alberta, Canadawilma.braat@mnp.ca403-537-7632M and A Intermediary

Austin Buckett, CM&AABiggsKofford, P.C.Colorado Springs, COabuckett@biggskofford.com719-579-9090Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Hector BultynckPeninsula Capital PartnersDetroit, MIBultynck@peninsulafunds.com313-237-5105Private Equity Investor

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Andrew BurgessMarquette Business Credit, Inc.Dallas, TXandrew.burgess@marquette.com214-389-5926Lender

Andrew BushellCornerstone Capital HoldingsLos Angeles, CAabushell@cstonecapital.com310-499-5670Private Equity Investor

Keith ButcherButcher Joseph Hayes LLCSt Louis, MOkeith.butcher@butcherjoseph.com314-558-5116Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Chad Byers, CM&AABrandywine Mergers & AcquisitionsMalvern, PAcbyers@bma1.com484-324-2597M and A Intermediary

Anthony CalamunciRoetzel & AndressToledo, OHACalamunci@Ralaw.com419-254-5247Attorney

K. Perry Campbell CM&AAACT Consultants, Inc.Vancouver, WA 98662360-696-9450pcampbell@actconsultants.com

Kevin Carlie, CM&AAStone CarlieSt. Louis, MOkcarlie@stonecarlie.com314-889-1110Accountant/CPA

Matthew CarrollWestView Capital PartnersBoston, MAmtc@wvcapital.com617-261-2054Private Equity Investor

Cesar CastanedaGallagherDallas, TXcesar_castaneda@ajg.com972-663-6188Consultant

Chris CathcartThe HalifaxGroupWashington, DCccathcart@thehalifaxgroup.com202-530-8319Private Equity Investor

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Lewis ChanPresidential Financial CorporationAlpharetta, GAlchan@presidentialfinancial.com770-723-7401Lender

Teresa Cherry, CM&AAThe Family Wealth CollectiveChicago, ILtcherry@familywealthcollective.com312-540-9840Financial Advisor

Anthony Citrolo, CM&AAStrategic M&A Advisors/NYBBWoodbury, NYanthony@nybbinc.com631-390-9650M and A Intermediary

Jessica ClemenceJordan Zalaznick AdvisersChicago, ILjclemence@jzadvisersinc.com312-573-6437Private Equity Investor

Ty ClutterbuckPeninsula Capital PartnersDetroit, MIclutterbuck@peninsulafunds.com313-237-5110Private Equity Investor

David Cohn, CM&AADiamond Capital Advisors LLCLos Angeles, CAdcohn@diamondcapadvisors.com310-650-4304Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Stana ColovicCGA Nova ScotiaHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canadastana@cga-ns.org902-425-4923Corporate Executive

Scott ColvertTrinity Hunt PartnersDallas, TXlmorris@trinityhunt.com214-777-6603Private Equity Investor

James ColyerTrue North Companies Scottsdale, AZjcolyer@tnch.com617-314-7504 Private Equity Investor

Tom ComptonFifth Third Bank - Structured FinanceCincinnati, OHtom.compton@53.com513-534-6502Lender

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Donald ConnorCGA Nova ScotiaHalifax, Nova Scotia, Canadadconnor@cga-ns.org902-425-4923Accountant/CPA

Stephen ConnorHamilton Robinson Capital PartnersStamford, CTsbc@hrco.com203-602-0011Private Equity Investor

Matthew CookKidd & CompanyOld Greenwich, CTmcook@kiddcompany.com203-661-0070Private Equity Investor

Michael CorriganCorporate Value Metrics, LLCWestborough, MAmcorrigan@corporatevalue.net508-870-5805Management Consultant

Ranga CovindassamyBusiness Development AsiaNew York, NYrcovindassamy@bdallc.com212-265-5300Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Brooks CrankshawHighland Ridge Capital LLCChicago, ILbrooks@highlandridgecapital.com312-775-2030Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Laura Crosby-BrownRegulatory ComplianceLondonderry, NHlcbrosbybrown@regualtorycompliance.com603-216-8918Consultant

Amy CrossStillPoint CapitalTampa, FLacross@stillpointcap.com813-891-9100Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

John Curzon, CM&AACCK Capital Strategies, PLCTulsa, OKjohn@cckcpa.com918-491-4036Accountant/CPA

Beth DaSilvaFleetridge PacificSan Diego, CAbethd@fleetridge.com619-523-0303M and A Intermediary

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Christine DavisS&P Capital IQNew York, NYchristine.davis@spcapitaliq.com212-438-5579Info Services/Technology Specialists

Nina De Guzman, CM&AAVSP GlobalRancho Cordova, CAninade@vsp.com916-851-7556Analyst

Jerry DentingerBDO USA, LLPChicago, ILjdentinger@bdo.com312-239-9191Consultant-Value/Growth

Kelly DePonteProbitas PartnersSan Francisco, CAkkd@probitaspartners.com415-704-2463Private Equity Investor

Aarti DesaiS&P Capital IQChicago, ILadesai@spcapitaliq.com312-233-7145Info Services/Technology Specialists

Max DeZaraAkoya CapitalChicago, ILmdezara@akoyacapital.com312-546-8322Private Equity Investor

Richard DiamondStrait Lane Capital Partners, LLCDallas, TXrichard.diamond@straitlanecapital.com214-295-9574Private Equity Investor

Debra DicksonDeerpath Capital ManagementHouston, TXddickson@deerpathcapital.com713-936-5623Lender

Elizabeth Di ColaFifth Third Bank, ESOP Finance GroupChicago, ILElizabeth.DiCola@53.com312-704-7132Lender

Ralph DieckmannIntegre PartnersChicago, ILdieckmann@integrepartners.com312-488-4850Business Broker

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Michael Dinan Dinan & Company, LLCPhoenix, AZmdinan@dinancompany.com602-248-8700Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Jeff DinersteinHaynes and Boone, LLPHouston, TXjeff.dinerstein@haynesboone.com713-547-2065Attorney

Sandra DitoreFamily Office ExchangeChicago, ILsditore@familyoffice.com312-327-1233Consultant

Timothy Dixon, CM&AAApex ConsultingCayuga, INtim@apexconsulting.com217-703-4974Consultant-Value/Growth

Anthony DolanPrairie Capital Advisors, Inc.Oakbrook Terrace, ILadolan@prairiecap.com630-413-5587Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Kevin DoyleIntralinksNew York NYkdoyle@intralinks.com212-346-7601Consultant

Dave DozorDozor Enterprises, Inc.Tucson, AZdave@dozor-enterprises.com520-333-9231Corporate Executive

Doug DuceyArizona State TreasurerPhoenix, AZdougd@aztreasury.gov602-542-7891

Christopher DunlopHoulihan LokeyLos Angeles, CA310-788-5307cdunlop@hl.comInvestment Broker

Willis Eayrs, CM&AAStuttgart, Germanyweeayrs@hotmail.com1.1491763829e+014Consultant-Value/Growth

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Jennifer EhlenThompson Street Capital PartnersSt Louis, MOjehlen@tscp.com314-446-3316Private Equity Investor

Evan EichornOneSource Information ServicesConcord, MAevan.eichorn@onesource.com978-318-4300Info Services/Technology Specialists

Aziz El-TahchStout Risius RossNew York, NYaeltahch@srr.com212-400-7299

Daniel ElliottSCA AdvisorsHouston, TXdelliott@sunbelttexas.com281-798-2910M and A Intermediary

J. Michael Ertel, CM&AALegacy M&A Advisors, LLCSt Petersburg, FLmertel@lmaallc.com888-864-6610M and A Intermediary

John FarrColumbia West CapitalScottsdale, AZjfarr@columbiawestcap.com480-664-1381Investment Banker

Thomas FarrellGenerational Equity, LLCDallas, TXtfarrell@genequityco.com972-232-1100Investment Banker

Jason FaucettTransition Capital PartnersDallas, TXjason@tcplp.com214-978-3812Private Equity Investor

Peter FeinbergHoge Fenton Jones & AppelSan Jose, CApdf@hogefenton.com408-287-9501Attorney

David FeltsBrookwood AssociatesAtlanta, GADf@brookwoodassociates.com404-419-1580Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

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Derek FergusonVictory Park CapitalChicago, ILdferguson@vpcadvisors.com312-705-4852Private Equity Investor

Michael FerreiraMaxim IntegratedSan Jose, CAmike.ferreira@maximintegrated.com408-601-5433M and A Intermediary

Gary Ferrell, CM&AADiamond Capital AdvisorsLos Angeles, CAgferrell@earthlink.net3104-432-8579Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Jon FingerPatton BoggsDallas, TXjfinger@pattonboggs.com214-758-6697Attorney

Bob ForbesForbes Mergers & AcquisitionsGreenwood Village, CObob@forbesma.com303-770-6017M and A Intermediary

Steven ForleiterWebster Business Credit, Corp.Marlboro, NJsforleiter@websterbcc.com732-585-0535Lender

Graeme FrazierPrivate Capital Research LLC / GF DataConshohocken, PAbgfrazier@pcrllc.com610-825-1153Private Equity Investor

Patricia Freitas FuocoPacheco Neto Sanden Teisseire AdvogadosSão Paulo, Brazilpfreitas@pnst.com.br5.511389744e+011Attorney

Walker FrenchStatesman Corporate FinanceHouston, TXwfrench@statesmanbiz.com713-595-1352Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Seth FriedmanRLJ Credit Opportunity Fund, L.P.Bethesda, MDsfriedman@rljcredit.com240-744-7853Private Equity Investor

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Juliana G. Meyer GottardiPacheco Neto Sanden Teisseire AdvogadosSão Paulo, Braziljmeyer@pnst.com.br5.511389744e+011Attorney

Clint GageRoetzel & AndressFt Lauderdale, FLcgage@ralaw.com954-759-2760Attorney

Dennis GanoExit Planning InstituteAlgonquin, ILgano@exit-planning-institute.org847-458-2124Consultant-Value/Growth

Sri Geedipalli, CM&AASimanorNew York, NYsgeedipalli@simanor.com646-340-2040M and A Intermediary

Daniel GeislerMergermarketNew York, NYdaniel.geisler@mergermarket.com646-378-3140Corporate Executive

Philip GilbertP&M Corporate Finance, LLCSouthfield, MIphil.gilbert@pmcf.com248-223-3326Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Scott GluckVenable LLPWashington, DCsgluck@venable.com202-344-4426

Adam GoddardMorgan StanleyNorth Potomac, MDadam.goddard@ms.com301-961-1826

Chris GodwinGen Cap AmericaNashville, TNcgodwin@gencapamerica.com615-256-0231Private Equity Investor

Tom GoldblattRavinia Capital LLCChicago, ILtgoldblatt@raviniacapitalllc.com773-336-2833

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Benjamin GouldMasuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd.Chicago, ILBGould@masudafunai.com312-245-7498Attorney

Andrew GreenbergGF Data Resources LLCW. Conshohocken, PAatg@gfdataresources.com610-260-6239Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Michael GreerMcGladrey LLPPhoenix, AZmichael.greer@mcgladrey.com602-636-6000Accountant/CPA

Matt GreesonGreene Holcomb FisherScottsdale, AZmgreeson@ghf.net480-348-1525 Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Kirk GriswoldArgosy CapitalWayne, PAkirk@argosycapital.com610-971-9685Private Equity Investor

Andri GunnarssonDealMarket AGZurich, Switzerlandandri@dealmarket.com+41 43 888 75 30Info Services/Technology Specialists

Robert Gurrola, CM&AASumma Financial Group, LLC.San Jose, CArgurrola@summallc.com408-454-2600M and A Intermediary

Jaime Guzman-FournierJGF Financial, Inc.San Diego, CAjgf@jgffinancial.com858-750-3509Private Equity Investor

Travis HaleyMain Street Capital CorporationHouston, TXthaley@mainstcapital.com713-350-6000Private Equity Investor

Nancy HalwigUPS Capital Global Supply Chain FinanceAtlanta, GAnhalwig@ups.com404-828-7912Lender

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Carol HanceLongueVue Capital, LLCMetairie, LAchance@lvcpartners.com646-660-3994Private Equity Investo

Shane HansenWarner Norcross & JuddGrand Rapids, MIltuttlemeasure@wnj.com616-752-2492Attorney

Jeri HarmanAvante Mezzanine PartnersLos Angeles, CAjharman@avantemezzanine.com310-667-9244Private Equity Investor

Nathan HarnetiauxKemper CorporationChicago, ILnharnetiaux@kemper.com312-661-4600 Private Equity Investor

David HarveyHarvey & Company LLCNewport Beach, CAdharvey@harveyllc.com949-757-0400M and A Intermediary

Chris HaskettGraco Inc.Minneapolis, MNchaskett@graco.com612-623-6026Corporate Executive

Patrick HealyC3 CapitalKansas City, MOphealy@c3cap.com816-756-2225Private Equity Investor

Calvin Hedman, CM&AAHedman M&AValencia, CAcalvin.hedman@hedmanpartners.com661-287-6333Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Loren HegerFNEXIndianapolis, INlheger@fnex.com317-468-9899Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Warren HensonGreen Manning & BunchDenver, COwhenson@gmbltd.com303-592-4800Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

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Barbara HernandezEvolution Capital PartnersCleveland, OHbhernandez@evolutioncp.com216-593-0402Private Equity Investor

Ken HeuerKidd & CompanyOld Greenwich, CTkheuer@kiddcompany.com203-661-0070Private Equity Investor

Barrett Hicken, CM&AAPotens Capital AdvisorsSalt Lake City, UTbhicken@potenscapital.com801-988-5908M and A Intermediary

Jim HillBeneschCleveland, OHjhill@Beneschlaw.com216-363-4444Attorney

Rob HillIronRock Capital PartnersSt Louis, MOrhill@ironrockcap.com314-200-2626

Private Equity Investor

Don HillierHarvest CFOCleveland, OHdhillier@harvestcfo.com724-316-4752Corporate Executive

Peter HlavinTriVistaAliso Viejo, CApeter.hlavin@trivista.com949-218-4830Consultant-Value/Growth

Milwood Hobbs, Jr.Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.New York, NYmhobbs@oaktreecapital.com212-284-7893Capital Markets Lender

Aleece HobsonHollinden | Professional Services MarketingHouston, TXaleece@hollinden.com713-520-5532Marketing Specialist

Reagan HogertyJordan/Zalaznick Advisers, Inc.Chicago, ILrhogerty@jordanind.com312-573-6434Private Equity Investor

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Jeremy HollandThe Riverside CompanySanta Monica, CAjholland@riversidecompany.com310-499-5080Private Equity Investor

Christine Hollinden, CPSMHollinden | Professional Services MarketingHouston, TXchristine@hollinden.com713-520-5532Professional Services Marketer

Matthew HookCenterfield Capital PartnersIndianapolis, INmatt@centerfieldcapital.com317-237-2324Private Equity Investor

Rich HorganRegulatory ComplianceLondonderry, NHsv@regulatorycompliance.com603-216-8919Consultant-Value/Growth

Jarrett HorneCitrix ShareFileRaleigh, NCjanna.hamm@citrix.com919-745-6160Info Services/Technology Specialists

Jonathan HoweWedbush SecuritiesLos Angeles, CAjon.howe@wedbush.com213-688-4367Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Matthew HrickoStout Risius Ross, Inc.New York, NYmhricko@srr.com646-807-4224Business Valuator

Jason HubbardKLH CapitalTampa, FLjason@klhcapital.com813-222-0160Private Equity Investor

David HugenbergBNY MellonHouston, TXDavid.Hugenberg@bnymellon.com281-796-2428Other

Lisa HulmePrevail Capital, LLCNaples, FLprevailcapital@gmail.com239-234-1169Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

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Carroll HurstKeiterRichmond, VAchurst@keitercpa.com804-273-6204Accountant/CPA

Jack IsaacsRLJ Equity PartnersLos Angeles, CAjisaacs@rljequity.com323-422-4686Private Equity Investor

John IwanskiRiveron ConsultingChicago, ILjohn.iwanski@riveronconsulting.com312-262-3661Accountant/CPA

Zaida JacksonStillPoint CapitalTampa, FLzjackson@stillpointcap.com813-891-9100Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Fred Jager, CM&AAHunter Wise Financial GroupIrvine, CAfjager@hunterwise.com949-732-4100Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Fayyaz Ahmed JarralCKA&Associates InternationalIslamabad, Pakistanfayyazjarral@gmail.com9.2333517999e+011Accountant/CPA

Robert JensenMcGladrey & Pullen, LLPChicago, ILbob.jensen@mcgladrey.com312-634-4300Accountant/CPA

John JesterAudax GroupBoston, MAjcjester@audaxgroup.com617-859-1509Private Equity Investor

Robert JirovecAcuity Capital NetworkLas Vegas, NVrjirovec@acuitycapitalnetwork.com702-220-3170Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Jim JohnsonMarquette Business Credit, Inc.Dallas, TXjim.johnson@marquette.com214-389-5906Lender

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Andy JonesPEI ServicesAustin, TXajones@peiservices.com512-777-1010Info Services/Technology Specialists

Mark JonesRiver Associates Investments, LLCChattanooga, TNmjones@riverassociatesllc.com423-755-0888Private Equity Investor

Jeff KadlicEvolution Capital PartnersCleveland, OHjkadlic@evolutioncp.com216-593-0402Private Equity Investor

Justin KaplanBalance Point Capital PartnersWestport, CTjkaplan@balancepointcapital.com203-652-8264Private Equity Investor

Adam KeckGibraltar Business Capital, LLCScottsdale, AZakeck@gibraltarbc.com480-440-2496Lender

Michael Keck, CM&AAFive Talents Financial GroupSomerset, KYmkeck@fivetalentsfinancialgroup.com859-333-7932M and A Intermediary

Steve Keck, CM&AAFive Talents Financial GroupSomerset, KYjencomaskeck@gmail.com859-333-7932M and A Intermediary

Aldy KeeneLoyalty Research CenterIndianapolis, INakeene@loyaltyresearch.com317-465-1990Consultant-Value/Growth

Michael KelleyMerion Investment PartnersRadnor, PAmkelley@merionpartners.com610-230-0939Private Equity Investor

Thomas KesoglouMcCarter & English, LLPNew York, NYtkesoglou@mccarter.com212-609-6821Attorney

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Don Keysser, CM&AAHannover Ltd.Bloomington, MNdon@hannoverconsulting.com612-710-0995M and A Intermediary

Todd KinneyBDO USA, LLPNew York, NYtkinney@bdo.com212-885-7485Consultant-Value/Growth

Brian KinsmanBunker Hill Capital San Diego, CAbrian.kinsman@bunkerhillcapital.com858-793-4560 Private Equity Investor

Joseph KnowlesDragonswood Advisors, Inc.Pittsburgh, PAjoseph.knowles@att.net412-258-2073Other

Michael KornmanNCK CapitalDallas, TXmichael@nckcapital.com469-995-9692Private Equity Investor

Eric KorstenBranford Castle, Inc.New York, NYekorsten@branfordcastle.com212-317-2219Private Equity Investor

Wade KozichGBQ Partners LLCColumbus, OHwkozich@gbq.com614-221-1120Accountant/CPA

Ted KramerHammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Co., Inc.Indianapolis, INtk@hkwinc.com317-705-8735Private Equity Investor

Brent KulmanBB&T Capital PartnersWinston-Salem, NCbkulman@bbandt.com336-733-0354Private Equity Investor

Heather La FreniereGibraltar Business Capital, LLCNorthbrook, ILheatherl@gibraltarbc.com224-374-1517Lender

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Michael LandersUHY, LLPHouston, TXmlanders@uhy-us.com713-407-3223Accountant/CPA

Ross Landreth, CM&AAMedical Valuations, Inc.Phoenix, AZross@medicalvaluations.com480-529-3057Business Valuator

Steven LaTouretteMcDonald HopkinsWashington, DC slatourette@mhgsdc.com202-559-2620Corporate Executive

Benjamin LauAcctone Business Consulting LimitedSheung Wan, Hong Kongben@acctone.com852-60100061Accountant/CPA

Josh LawlerZuber Lawler & Del Duca LLPLos Angeles, CAjlawler@zuberlaw.com213-596-5620Attorney

Fanfu LiActuant CorporationMenomonee Falls, WIfanfu.li@actuant.com2622931917Corporate Executive

Bruce LipianStoneCreek CapitalIrvine, CAbruce@stonecreekcapital.com949-752-4580Private Equity Investor

Dan LipsonRotunda Capital PartnersBethesda, MDdl@rotundacapital.com240-482-0609Private Equity Investor

Alex LivingstonRedwood Management PartnersSan Francisco, CAalex@redwoodmp.com415-952-7593Investment Management

William Loftis, CM&AABlue River Financial Group, Inc.Grand Blanc, MIwloftis@blueriverfg.com810- 694-9520Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

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Joseph LoganPinnacle Group InternationalCarefree, AZjlogan@pinnaclegroup.com480-994-6170Other

Mark LooftCole Taylor Business CapitalIrvine, CAmlooft@coletaylor.com949-606-5227Lender

Torben LuthJZ InternationalLondon, United KingdomTorben@jzieurope.com+44 207 491 3633Private Equity Investor

Joe Maas, CM&AASynergetic FinanceSeattle, WAjoe@synergeticfinance.com206-386-5455Financial Advisor

Robert MachizMoneySoft Inc.Phoenix, AZmachiz@moneysoft.com602-266-7710

Ben MackayEvolve CapitalDallas, TXben@evolvecapital.com214-220-4801Private Equity Investor

Kyle MaddenKLH CapitalTampa, FLkyle@klhcapital.com813-222-0160Private Equity Investor

Heather MadlandHuron Capital PartnersDetroit, MIhmadland@huroncapital.com313-962-5800Private Equity Investor

Anthony J. MadoniaAnthony J. Madonia & Associates, Ltd.Chicago, ILtony@madonia.com312-578-9300Attorney

David MagdolMain Street Capital CorporationHouston, TXdmagdol@mainstcapital.com713-350-6000Private Equity Investor

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Tim MagesSalem Halifax Capital Partners, LPAtlanta, GAtmages@salemcapital.com770-790-5053Private Equity Investor

Ann MahonIntralinksNew York, NYamahon@intralinks.com212-346-7601Info Services/Technology Specialists

Dan MahoneyCMF Associates, LLCPhiladelphia, PAdmahoney@cmfassociates.com215-531-7493M and A Intermediary

Cary MailandtMontgomery Coscia Greilich LLPPlano, TXcary.mailandt@mcggroup.com972-748-0262Consultant-Value/Growth

Justine ManneringBusiness Development AsiaNew York, NYjmannering@bdallc.com212-265-5300Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Kenneth Marks, CM&AAHigh Rock Partners, Inc.Raleigh, NCkhmarks@att.net919-256-8152M and A Intermediary

Peter Martin, CM&AAKennedy and CoeLoveland, COpmartin@kcoe.com970-685-3419M and A Intermediary

Nancy MartinezDinan & Company, LLCPhoenix, AZnmartinez@dinancompany.com602-248-8700Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Charles MaskellChesapeake Corporate AdvisorsBaltimore, MDcmaskell@ccabalt.com410-537-5988Business Valuator

Devin MathewsChicago Growth PartnersChicago, ILdmathews@cgp.com312-698-6312Private Equity Investor

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Nelson (JR) MatthewsTregaron Capital Co.Palo Alto, CAmatthews@tregaroncapital.com650-403-2085Private Equity Investor

Eric MattsonExcellere PartnersDenver, COemattson@excellerepartners.com303-765-2371Private Equity Investor

Joel MayersohnRoetzel & AndressFt Lauderdale, FLjmayersohn@ralaw.com954-759-2763Attorney

Bob McDonald, CM&AABriggs & Veselka Co.Houston, TXbmcdonald@bvccpa.com713-667-9147Accountant/CPA

David McGuireTrinity Industries, Inc.Dallas, TXdavid.mcguire@trin.net214-589-8086Corporate Executive

Rich McMenaminCliftonLarsonAllen LLPOak Brook, ILrichard.mcmenamin@claconnect.com630-954-8107Accountant/CPA

Scott McRillSS&G, Inc.Solon, OHsmcrill@ssandg.com440-248-8787M and A Intermediary

Jeffrey MillerValuation Research CorporationNew York, NYjmiller@valuationresearch.com212-983-3370Business Valuator

Cory MimsICV PartnersNew York, NYcmims@icvpartners.com212-455-9609Private Equity Investor

Jonathan MooreFlackman, Goodman & Potter, P.A.Ridgewood, NJjcm@fgpcpa.com201-639-5746Accountant/CPA

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Joseph MorrisPrivate Capital Research LLCConshohocken, PAjmorris@pcrllc.com610-825-1193Private Equity Investor

Kerry Morris, CM&AAShoreline Partners, LLCSan Diego, CAkmorris@shoreline.com858-587-9800Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Kathy NalywajkoLegg Mason Investment CounselNew York, NYKlnalywajko@lmicglobal.com212-554-7160Financial Advisor

Jordan NickersonDealMarket AGZurich, Switzerlandjordan@dealmarket.com+41 43 888 75 30Info Services/Technology Specialists

Dennis Niven, CM&AAB2B CFO®Scottsdale, AZdniven@b2bcfo.com480-766-3198Consultant-Value/Growth

Paul NovakIron Rock Capital PartnersSt. Louis, MOpaul.novak@capitalforbusiness.com314-746-7427Private Equity Investor

Richard M. OblathShell Downstream Inc.London, United Kingdomrichard.oblath@shell.com+44 207 934 5407Corporate Executive

Walter O’HaireValuation Research CorporationSan Francisco, CAwohaire@valuationresearch.com415-513-4777Business Valuator

Tim OleszczukGrace Matthews, Inc.Milwaukee, WItimo@gracematthews.com414-278-1120Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Robert L. PalmerCommunity Bankers Association of OhioColumbus, OHrlpalmer@cbao.com614-846-2349Consultant-Value/Growth

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Brett ParrCapital For BusinessSt. Louis, MObrett.parr@capitalforbusiness.com314-746-7427Private Equity Investor

Andrew PeixSerent CapitalSan Francisco, CAandrew.peix@serentcapital.com415-343-1028Private Equity Investor

Andrew Pendleton, CM&AAMontgomery Coscia Greilich LLPPlano, TXandrew.pendleton@mcggroup.com972-748-0283Consultant-Value/Growth

Stephen B. PerryLinsalata Capital PartnersMayfield Heights, OHsperry@linsalatacapital.com440-684-1400Private Equity Investor

Barry PetersonNorthcreek MezzanineCincinnati, OHbpeterson@northcreekmezzanine.com513-985-6601Private Equity Investor

Christopher PetrossianLincoln InternationalLos Angeles, CAcpetrossian@lincolninternational.com213-283-3703Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Ren PettinelliIronRock Capital Partners St Louis, MOrpettinelli@ironrockcap.com 314-200-2626 Private Equity Investor

Michael PfefferPost Capital PartnersNew York, NYmpfeffer@postcp.com212-888-5700Private Equity Investor

Dan PhelanMerrill DataSiteLos Angeles, CAdan.phelan@merrillcorp.com213 253 2139Info Services/Technology Specialists

Paul Pillat, CM&AACornerstone Business Services Inc.Green Bay, WIppillat@cornerstone-business.com920-436-9890M and A Intermediary

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Richard PrestegaardHigh Road Capital PartnersNew York, NYrprestegaard@highroadcap.com212-554-3270Private Equity Investor

Carr PrestonAkoya Capital Partners, LLCChicago, ILcpreston@akoyacapital.com312-546-8312Private Equity Investor

Daniel PrisciottaEquity Stragies GroupParamus, NJDan.Prisciotta@lfg.com201-556-4502Financial Advisor

Fredric Prohov, CM&AAProhov & Assoicates, Ltd.Chicago, ILrprohov@paalaw.com312-807-3965Attorney

Donnie Quist, CM&AAHood Engineering & TechnicalCalgary, Alberta, Canadadquist@hoodgroup.ca780-975-0787Corporate Executive

Brendan RampiS&P Capital IQChicago, ILbrampi@spcapitaliq.com212-438-5579Info Services/Technology Specialists

Kay RanadeLoyalty Research CenterIndianapolis, INKRanade@LoyaltyResearch.com317-465-1990Consultant/Value Growth

Colin RawsBoathouse CapitalWayne, PAcolin.raws@boathousecapital.com610-688-6314Private Equity Investor

Christopher ReapTrue North CompaniesScottsdale, AZcreap@tnch.com617-314-7504Private Equity Investor

Euan RellieBusiness Development AsiaNew York, NYerellie@bdallc.com212-265-5300Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

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Nicholas RenterMerrill DataSiteDallas, TXnicholas.renter@merrillcorp.com214-754-2100Info Services/Technology Specialists

Christopher ReuscherRoetzel & AndressAkron, OHcreuscher@ralaw.com330-762-7994Attorney

Max ReviakinSutton Place StrategiesNew York, NYmreviakin@suttonplacestrategies.com917-407-6407Info Services/Technology Specialists

Chuck RichardsCoreValue SoftwareNorwich, VTcrichards@corevaluesoftware.com800-640-1848Info Services/Technology Specialists

Fritz RichardsPrestwick Partners, LLCMinneapolis, MNfritz@prestwickpartners.net612-339-6115Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Billy RichardsonTBSI ConsultingWaco, TXbrichardson@tbsiconsulting.com254-757-1709Consultant-Value/Growth

Joseph Rippe, CM&AARippe & Kingston Capital AdvisorsCincinnati, OHjrippe@rippe.com513-977-4528Business Valuator

Douglas Robbins, CM&AARobbinex Inc.Hamilton, Ontario, Canadadmr@robbinex.com905-523-7510Business Broker

Michael RobertsRoberts McGivney Zagotta LLCChicago, ILmroberts@rmczlaw.com312-251-2295Attorney

Christopher RodenC3 Capital, LLCScottsdale, AZcroden@c3cap.com203-913-1621Private Equity Investor

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Tony RoeThe Independence GroupFolsom, CAtroe@independencegroup.com916-458-7356M and A Intermediary

Michael RosenbaumQuadrant FiveChicago, ILmichael@quadrantfivefocus.com312-582-4470Consultant-Value/Growth

Peter RothschildTamarix Capital Corp.New York, NYprothschild@tamarixcapital.com212-419-2858Private Equity Investor

Ronald Rudich, CM&AAGorfine Schiller & Gardyn, P.A.Owings Mills, MDrrudich@gsg-cpa.com410-517-6838Business Valuator

Jeff SackmanRubinBrown LLPClayton, MOjeff.sackman@rubinbrown.com314-290-3406Accountant/CPA

Allison SaloS&P Capital IQChicago, ILasalo@spcapitaliq.com212-438-5579Info Services/Technology Specialists

Bud Sandberg, CM&AAWals & Associates, Ltd.Minneapolis, MNwals@pro-ns.net952-525-2260Consultant-Value/Growth

George SandmannCoreValue SoftwareNorwich, VTgsandmann@corevaluesoftware.com800-640-1848Info Services/Technology Specialists

Steve SangalisProgress Equity PartnersEnglewood, COsteve@progressequity.com303-297-1701Private Equity Investor

Eddie SantillanRedwood Management PartnersSan Francisco, CAeddie@redwoodmp.com415-952-7593Private Equity Investor

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Adam SchecterGeneva Glen CapitalChicago, ILaschecter@genevaglencapital.com312-525-8502Private Equity Investor

Janet ScherrThe Independence GroupFolsom, CAjscherr@independencegroup.com916-458-7356M and A Intermediary

Erich Schmid, CM&AABusiness Intermediary Services, Ltd.Fairview, NCekschmid@prodigy.net828-333-9729M and A Intermediary

Ian SchniderFortress Investment GroupLos Angeles, CAischnider@fortress.com310-228-3014Lender

David SchweikertArizona, 6th DistrictU.S. House of RepresentativesScottsdale, AZ480-946-2411

Conner SearcyTrive CapitalDallas, TXconnersearcy@trivecapital.com214-499-9722Private Equity Investor

Ted SengpielMerrill DataSiteSt Louis, MOted.sengpiel@merrillcorp.com314-315-2909Info Services/Technology Specialists

Sameer P. SethiSethi PetroleumPlano, TXahmad@sethi-fg.com972-509-9100Corporate Executive

Michael SharkeyCole Taylor Business CapitalRosemont, ILmsharkey@coletaylor.com262-827-4670Other

Sid Shaver, CM&AASid ShaverStatesman Corporate Finance LLCHouston, TXsshaver@statesmanbiz.com713-590-4697Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

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Terence Shepherd, CM&AAROCGFramingham, MAterry@sgllp.com617-412-4640Consultant-Value/Growth

Linda SheproFDX CapitalChicago, ILlshepro@fdxcapital.com312-327-1221Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Jonathan Siebers, CM&AASmith Haughey Rice & RoeggeGrand Rapids, MIjsiebers@shrr.com616-458-5298Attorney

Scott SiegelPineBridgeNew York, NYscott.siegel@pinebridge.com646-857-8661Private Equity Investor

Lawrence SimonClearview Capital, LLCLos Angeles, CAlsimon@clearviewcap.com310-806-9555Private Equity Investor

Santiago Simon del Burgo, CM&AA

ESADE Business SchoolBarcelona, Spainsantiago.simon@esade.edu34 932806162M and A Intermediary

James Simpson, CM&AAFinance 500, Inc.Irvine, CAjsimpson@cfg.finance500.com949-502-6814Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Eric SloaneSouthfield Mezzanine CapitalLos Angeles, CAesloane@southfieldmezz.com310-473-7900Lender

Pryor SmarttLead Capital PartnersNashville, TNpsmartt@leadcp.com615-499-6164Private Equity Investor

Michael SmiggenBMO Harris BankPhoenix, AZmike.smiggen@bmo.com602-650-3816Lender

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Megan SneedBurch & Company, Inc.Kansas City, MOjenburch@burchco.com816-842-4660Broker Dealer

Christopher SniderExit Planning InstituteAlgonquin, ILcsnider@exit-planning-institute.org847-458-2124M and A Intermediary

Michael Snider, CM&AAMSB Global Business AllianceAtlanta, GA mrs@msbllc.net404-378-7707

Robert SocolStout Risius Ross, Inc.Chicago, ILrsocol@srr.com312-752-3335Business Valuator

Brent Solomon, CM&AABrent SolomonCohnReznick LLPBethesda, MDbrent.solomon@cohnreznick.com301-280-3658Business Valuation

Astrid SotoAudax GroupBoston, MAasoto@audaxgroup.com617-859-1625Private Equity Investor

Bruce SprengerCole Taylor Business CapitalBrookfield, WIbsprenger@coletaylor.com262-827-4670Private Equity Investor

Ira StarrLong Point CapitalNew York, NY istarr@longpointcapital.com212-593-1800 Private Equity Investor

Kristen SteagallAxialNew York, NYkristen.steagall@axial.net917-639-5328M and A Intermediary

Brian Steffens, CM&AAStorm Industries, Inc.Torrance, CAbsteffens@ipdparts.com310-602-5312Business Development

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Nicholas StoneCyprium Investment PartnersChicago, ILnstone@cyprium.com312-283-8801Private Equity Investor

Harvey Strode, CM&AAHunter Wise Financial Group; UCBB Capital & Financial SolutionsDiamond Bar, CAh.strode@gmail.com909-268-7530Investment Banker/Broker Dealer

Jacob SturdyIronRock Capital PartnersSt Louis, MOjsturdy@ironrockcap.com314-200-2626Private Equity Investor

Joseph SvitekAsh BrokerageFort Wayne, INjoe.svitek@ashbrokerage.com260-434-9745Accountant/CPA

Benjamin SykoraBow River Capital PartnersDenver, COsykora@bowrivercapital.com303-861-8466Private Equity Investor

Justin TeichBrandywine Mergers & AcquisitionsMalvern, PAjteich@bma1.com484-534-8600M and A Intermediary

Kelci ThomascoIronRock Capital PartnersSt Louis, MOkthomasco@ironrockcap.com314-200-2626Private Equity Investor

Andrew ThompsonWafra PartnersNew York, NYa.thompson@wafra.com212-759-3700Private Equity Investor

John ThorntonTregaron Capital Co.Palo Alto, CAthornton@tregaroncapital.com650-403-2082Private Equity Investor

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Lorelei TolsonOxford Financial GroupIndianapolis, INltolson@ofgltd.com317-805-5134Financial Advisor

Richard TruelickBeatrice Foods Co.Truelick AssociatesPhoenix, AZ602-225-2000

Justin UnertlExcellere PartnersDenver, COjunertl@excellerepartners.com303-765-2416Private Equity Investor

Donald VanderZwaag, CM&AARua AssociatesGrand Rapids, MIdon@ruaassociates.com616-610-9705M and A Intermediary

Raul VarelaMerrill DataSiteLos Angeles, CARaul.Varela@merrillcorp.com720-264-1423Info Services/Technology Specialists

David VavrichekDeerpath Capital Management, LPNew York, NYdvavrichek@deerpathcapital.com646-786-1023Lender

Michael VermillionNAVEX GlobalNew York, NYmvermillion@navexglobal.com908-781-1825

Kurt ViehlMergermarketNew York, NYkurt.viehl@mergermarket.com646-378-3140Corporate Executive

Anthony Walker, CM&AATE ConnectivityFort Mill, SCstocks12@gmail.com860-208-8949Corporate Executive

Richard WardStifel NicolausIrvine, CAwardr@stifel.com949-271-5110Financial Advisor

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Holly WashingtonS&P Capital IQNew York, NYhwashington@spcapitaliq.com212-438-2286Info Services/Technology Specialists

Jennifer WatsonMasuda, Funai, Eifert & Mitchell, Ltd.Chicago, ILjwatson@masudafunai.com312-245-7500Attorney

Bob WegbreitGF Data ResourcesWest Conshohocken, PAbw@gfdataresources.com610-260-6263Consultant-Value/Growth

Jessica WhitmanHouston, TXMain Street Capital Corporation jwhitman@mainstcapital.com 713-350-6000 Private Equity Investor

Michael WilkinsHarris Williams & Co.San Francisco, CAmwilkins@harriswilliams.com415-288-4260M and A Intermediary

Larry WillisThe Independence GroupFolsom, CAlwillis@independencegroup.com916-458-7356M and A Intermediary

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Jay WinklerEntrada GroupChicago, ILjwinkler@entradagroup.com210-828-8300Private Equity Investor

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Bureau van Dijk Table #49

www.bvdinfo.comWe’re experts in company information and business intelligence - in particular private company information and company hierarchies. Our products combine powerful software with detailed information on private and public companies and banks around the world.

merrill Datasite Table #50

www.datasite.comMerrill DataSite provides a secure virtual workspace service that optimizes collaboration and information management across enterprises. Merrill DataSite utilizes proprietary, award-winning technology whereby content is captured and indexed into a logical online, central repository that is 100% searchable and is operated within a highly secure environment allowing multiple parties real-time access to confidential information. As the leading virtual workspace in M&A, Merrill DataSite integrates proprietary technology, a highly-secure ISO-certified operating environment and dedicated project support to address clients’ information needs.

BKD Table #31

www.BKD.com BKD, LLP, a top tier CPA and advisory firm in the U.S., helps people and businesses realize their goals. Our approximately 2,000 dedicated professionals offer solutions to clients in all 50 states and internationally. We combine the insight and ideas of multiple disciplines to provide solutions to a wide range of industries, including financial services, not-for-profit, manufacturing, distribution, health care, construction and real estate.

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S&P Capital iQ Table #48

www.spcapitaliq.comS&P Capital IQ, a leading provider of multi-asset class data, research and analytics to investment banks and private equity firms around the world, provides a broad suite of capabilities designed to help deal makers monitor the market for new business opportunities, better advise their own clients throughout the deal process, perform detailed company and transaction analysis, and stay on top of their coverage universe and the market.

Sethi Petroleum Table #45

www.sethi-fg.comSethi Petroleum LLC delivers energy-related investment and advisory solutions to high net worth individuals as well as to elite private funds and institutions. Our deep expertise & industry connectivity facilitates custom-engineered direct drilling and auxiliary opportunities alongside major E&P firms that are not available anywhere else.

iron rock Table #11

www.ironrockcap.comIronRock Capital Partners is an impact investment firm focused on creating sustainable economic development. We provide debt and equity funding to operating businesses in underserved communities.

mcCarter & english, LLP Table #44

www.mccarter.comMcCarter & English, LLP is a full-service law firm with more than 400 attorneys in Boston, Hartford, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Stamford and Wilmington. In continuous business for more than 160 years, we are the law firm of choice for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to mid-market and emerging growth companies across a broad range of industries.

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CoreValue Software Table #32

www.corevaluesoftware.comCoreValue Software is a new patent pending web application designed to help business owner clients understand and improve transferrable enterprise value. CoreValue is both an assessment tool and platform from which M&A advisors and business owners can assess businesses, identify value gaps, shore up weaknesses, prepare businesses for sale or simply reach new heights.

evolution Capital LLC Table #35

www.evolutioncp.comEvolution Capital Partners is a small business private equity fund investing growth equity nationwide in Second Stage Companies generating annual free cash flow of $500,000 to $2,000,000. Evolution specializes in helping entrepreneurial businesses successfully navigate the critical transition through No Man’s Land by providing the capital, management, infrastructure and other resources necessary to leverage the time and energy of the business owner.

Loyalty research Center Table #34

www.loyaltyresearch.comLoyalty Research Center is a full service research company specializing in measurement and management of stakeholder relationships for business growth. Our offerings to the Mergers & Acquisitions sector include Customer Due Diligence, Portfolio Management and Business Growth services.

roetzel Table #33

www.ralaw.comWith more than 200 attorneys in 13 offices, Roetzel attorneys serve a broad spectrum of clients on a regional, national and international basis.

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Silver

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the rainmaker Companies Table #47

www.therainmakercompanies.comThe Rainmaker Companies is a leading provider of alliance, consulting and training services exclusively to the accounting Profession. In everything we do, we seek to carry out our mission to make a strong impact within the firms and on the people with whom we partner. Our mission is to transform the lives of our clients. Transformation is a process that produces change and a noticeable difference.

Axialmarket Table #10

www.axial.netAxialMarket is the online network for the private markets, helping deal professionals and company executives access and manage people, capital and opportunities powered by trusted relationships and proprietary deal sourcing and deal management software tools.

BDo uSA LLP Table #41

www.bdo.comBDO is the brand name for BDO USA, LLP, a U.S. professional services firm providing assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. For more than 100 years, BDO has provided quality service through the active involvement of experienced and committed professionals. The firm serves clients through more than 40 offices and more than 400 independent alliance firm locations nationwide. As an independent Member Firm of BDO International Limited, BDO serves multinational clients through a global network of 1,204 offices in 138 countries.

Benesch Table #12

www.beneschlaw.comBenesch is a business law firm with offices in Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Shanghai, White Plains and Wilmington. The firm services national and international clients that include public and private, middle market and emerging companies as well as private equity funds, entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations, trusts and estates.

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Branford Castle Table #7

www.branfordcastle.comBranford Castle, Inc. (“Branford”) is a long-term investor in small to medium sized private companies. With each new investment, Branford builds on its senior management’s 35+ year history of helping to grow businesses. Traditionally, we make control and non-control investments in companies with up to $75MM in total enterprise value.

Business Development Asia Table #4

www.bdallc.comBusiness Development Asia is an investment banking firm that advises on international mergers and acquisitions, distressed situations, private placement, capital raisings, valuations and financial restructurings. We specialize in cross-border transactions involving Asia including the Middle East with enterprise values up to US$1bn. We have a strong track record advising North American, European, and Asian firms on cross-border transactions. We have over 80 professional staff throughout 10 offices located in Asia, the US, and Europe.

Capital for Business Table #27

www.capitalforbusiness.comCFB is a private equity sponsor who buys companies, backs buyers, and funds growth of companies in the central and southern U.S., targeting manufacturers and distributors of industrial products with annual sales of $10MM to $70MM in need of equity capital.

Captarget Table #9

www.captarget.comCapTarget is an expert team of research analysts equipped with the industry’s best tools supporting the deal research and marketing needs of M&A, private equity, corporate buyers, & consultants.

Citrix Sharefile Table #6

www.sharefile.comA virtual data room from Citrix ShareFile allows you to easily control, share and track your secure documents — it’s your complete due diligence solution. Our web-based virtual data room allows parties around the world to access documents easily and securely with complete audit trails.

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Cole taylor Business Capital Table #15

www.coletaylor.comCole Taylor Business Capital (CTCB) a division of Cole Taylor Bank, a commercial bank based in Chicago, IL, provides creative asset-based financing to middle-market companies throughout the United States ranging from $5 million- $50 million. CTBC lends to U.S. middle market manufacturers, distributors and service companies; selected regional or national store-based retail chains with sales from $25 million to $500 million primarily with needs related to acquisitions, dividend recapitalizations, growth, debt restructurings, debtor-in-possession, and turnarounds. CTBC provides flexible structures that include revolving lines of credit supported by accounts receivable and inventory and term loans, supported by equipment and real estate.

Corporate Value metrics Table #8

www.corporatevalue.netCorporate Value Metrics (“CVM”) is pleased to introduce the Value Opportunity Profile™ (“VOP”), an unrivaled web-based business assessment tool designed to strengthen companies, prepare them for growth, and maximize long-term value. Developed for advisors of companies with revenues from $5M - $100M, the VOP can help increase company values by 80% - 100% over a 3 – 5 year period.

Dealmarket Table #30

www.dealmarket.comDealMarket is an online platform enabling private equity buyers, sellers and advisors to maximize opportunities around the world – a one-stop shop for PE professionals.

Dinan & Company, LLC Table #13

www.dinancompany.comDinan & Company is the nation’s leading acquisition search firm and is uniquely qualified to assist in generating proprietary deal flow for our clients.

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exit Planning institute Table #37

www.exit-planning-institute.orgThe Exit Planning Institute® (EPI) is the premiere international membership organization serving the educational and resource needs of exit planning professionals. Formed in 2005 to bring together business brokers, M&A advisors, CPAs, financial advisors, attorneys, management consultants and other business advisors, the Exit Planning Institutes members, including some of the most highly recognized leaders in the industry, draw upon their combined expertise to better serve the needs of small and mid-sized business owners worldwide.

fDX Table #17

www.fdxcapital.comFDX Capital connects private investors with direct investment opportunities. We are a broker dealer affiliate of Family Office Exchange, the largest global membership organization for family offices.

flackman Goodman & Potter P.A. Table #21

www.fgpcpa.comFGP is a mid-sized accounting firm with large-sized capabilities. We combine the personalized attention our clients seek from a firm of our size with the technology, research, and professional resumes normally found at the big national accounting firms. We provide full-service accounting, auditing, tax, and business and financial consulting services.

Private Capital research/Gf Data Table #46

www.pcrllc.comPrivate Capital Research LLC (“PCR”) is a unique investment and consulting organization that provides high quality investment opportunities for private capital investors in the lower end of the middle market.

Hollinden Table #24

www.hollinden.comHollinden | professional services marketing is the strategic consultancy for expertise-driven firms. We help our clients create successful firms by developing and aligning people, processes and positioning.

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intralinks Table #14

www.intralinks.comIntralinks Holdings, Inc. is a leading, global technology provider of inter-enterprise content management and collaboration solutions. Through innovative Software-as-a-Service solutions, Intralinks solutions are designed to enable the exchange, control, and management of information between organizations securely and compliantly when working through the firewall. More than 2 million professionals at 800 of the Fortune 1000 companies depend on Intralinks’ experience.

Kidd & Company Table #36

www.kiddcompany.comKidd & Company, LLC (“KCO”) is the principal investment arm of the Kidd Family office. KCO focuses on the lower end of themiddle market, acquiring majority interests in businesses with LTM EBITDA of less than $10million. The firm’s investments may be standalone businesses or may involve the simultaneous acquistion of multiple companies to creat the platform business of an investment strategy.

main Street Capital Corportaion Table #29

www.mainstcapital.comMain Street Capital is a principal investment firm that provides long-term debt and equity capital to lower middle market companies and debt capital to middle market companies.

marquette Business Credit, inc. Table #28

www.marquettebusinesscredit.comMarquette Business Credit provides Asset Based loans to middle market U.S. based companies with credit requirements from $1-15 million. On a national basis, to a wide variety of industries, we provide secured lines of credit against Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Machinery and Equipment, Real Estate, along with Cash Flow supported Term Loans.

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masuda, funai, eifert & mitchell, Ltd. Table #25

www.masudafunai.comMasuda Funai is a full-service law firm representing international and domestic companies operating and investing in the United States. Our 40 attorneys located in Chicago, Schaumburg and Los Angeles counsel clients in every aspect of business, including establishing, acquiring, and financing operations; ownership, development and leasing of real estate; transfer of overseas employees to the U.S.; employment, labor, and benefits counseling and dispute resolution; intellectual property, copyright and trademark; business litigation; creditors’ rights and business risk management; structuring the distribution and sale of products and services throughout the U.S.

mergermarket Table #42

www.mergermarket.com/infoWith the largest network of dedicated M&A, Mergermarket offers the most comprehensive M&A intelligence service available today. Our reporters are based in 65 locations across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Africa.

montgomery Coscia Greilich LLP Table #38

www.mcggroup.comMontgomery Coscia Greilich LLP is a full-service professional accounting firm with expertise in audit & assurance, tax, and consulting. The firm’s consulting services include transaction advisory, valuation, CFO advisory & interim management, and strategy & management consulting.

northcreek mezzanine Table #22

www.northcreekmezzanine.com/main/index.phpNorthcreek makes creatively structured mezzanine debt investments in lower middle-market companies. We target companies with revenues between $5 and $150 million and our target investment size ranges from $1 million to $8 million. We will invest in a variety of transactions including leveraged acquisitions, recapitalization, growth/expansion, buyout and balance sheet re-positioning or senior deleveraging.

oneSource Table #39

www.onesource.comFor more than 20 years OneSource has been a recognized leader in business information solutions; delivering unparalleled company, executive, and industry intelligence that make business professionals more effective and productive in completing their critical daily tasks.

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Patton Boggs Table #23

www.pattonboggs.comPatton Boggs advises investors and lenders in lower middle market transactions. We offer a national platform, a spirit of partnership with our clients and a desire to help our clients close deals quickly and efficiently.

Peninsula Capital Partners LLC Table #26www.peninsulafunds.comPeninsula Capital Partners is a one-stop provider of junior capital with the capability, flexibility and competence to address any transactional financing need via individual or multiple tranches of subordinated debt, preferred equity and/or common equity.

Pitchbook Data, inc. Table #43

www.pitchbook.comPitchBook is an independent research firm providing superior intelligence on the private equity industry.

Prevail Capital Table #1

www.prevailcapital.comPrevail Capital is a boutique placement agent and LP services consulting firm dedicated to bringing alternative asset investors access to the most innovative and best performing private equity partnerships. Our team has successfully raised over $1 billion from institutional and corporate investors worldwide and is committed to building respectful and trusted relationships with both GPs and LPs. We are a registered broker dealer and selectively represent only one active engagement at a time.

regulatory Compliance Table #19

www.regulatorycompliance.comRegulatory Compliance provides comprehensive compliance solutions for broker dealers and registered investment advisers― from ongoing back office compliance support, accounting and FINOP services, independent AML testing, to SEC and FINRA books and records examinations to preparing broker-dealer and investment adviser firms for regulatory exams, to Change of Membership Applications, and Firm Registrations including CFTC/NFA CPO Applications.

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roberts mcGivney Zagotta LLC Table #16

www.rmczlaw.comRoberts McGivney Zagotta LLC is a Chicago law firm that offers the unique combination of highly sophisticated legal services provided through a business model focused on efficiencies. That combination makes us a value-added partner for the spectrum of our clients -- from entrepreneurial, high growth companies to highly experienced, mature companies, and from companies throughout the United States to companies abroad.

rubin Brown Table #18

www.rubinbrown.comRubinBrown helps its clients build and protect value, while at all times honoring the responsibility to serve the public interest.

Stifel nicolaus Table #3

www.stifel.comStifel Nicolaus is a full-service investment firm with a distinguished history of providing securities brokerage, investment banking, trading, investment advisory, and related financial services to individual investors, institutions, corporations, and municipalities. Established in 1890 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Stifel Nicolaus is one of the nation’s leading firms.

transition Capital Partners Table #20

www.tcplp.comTransition Capital Partners is a Dallas based private equity firm. With over 20 years of proven experience investing in and building companies, we understand the critical role the founder and management team play in the success of a business. Since all principals at TCP have held senior management positions in both small and large companies, we can relate to the challenges and opportunities business owners face in managing their companies. Our long history of success starts with setting a common set of core principles with our founders/entrepreneurs, and putting a strategic plan in motion to strengthen and accelerate the growth of each company. As a new partner, we offer each company dedicated resources and assistance, and often achieve our collective goals through creative and innovative solutions that come from years of experience in growing companies. Through our partnership, we transform each business into a more diversified and professionally managed enterprise that is substantially more valuable for all stakeholders, while concurrently meeting the original personal objectives of our founder/entrepreneur partners.

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uHY, LLP Table #2

www.uhy-us.comUHY LLP, operating in an alternative practice structure with UHY Advisors, is one of the top 20 professional services firms in the U.S. as ranked by Accounting Today. UHY LLP provides audit and other attest services to both public and private companies from the middle-market to the Fortune 500. Additionally, through UHY Advisors, a full range of tax and consulting services are provided including internal audit, risk and compliance services, management and technology consulting, resource solutions, employee benefits, eDiscovery, forensic examination and investigations and business valuation. UHY works in a range of industries, including energy, construction, dealerships, financial services, government and education, health care, manufacturing, retail and distribution, not-for-profit, real estate.

Valuation research Corp Table #5

www.valuationresearch.comValuation Research Corporation (VRC) is an independent firm that has been providing valuations to the U.S. and international business communities for more than 38 years. Our core services include financial opinions with respect to valuation, solvency, capital adequacy and fairness in connection with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, financings, and financial and tax reporting matters. Our in-house valuation capabilities include businesses, equity and debt securities, loans, derivative instruments, structured products, intangible assets, fixed assets and real estate.

Warner norcross & Judd www.wnj.comWith more than 220 attorneys working from seven offices, Warner has the in-depth knowledge and extensive experience in corporate, securities, tax, real estate, labor, employee benefits, intellectual property laws, and other legal specialties to handle all types of public and private M&A transactions. We regularly represent sellers, buyers, investors, private equity firms, independent director committees, management groups, M&A intermediaries and business brokers, and other participants in M&A transactions throughout the Midwest.

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Akoya Capital Partners, LLC Table #11

www.akoyacapital.comAkoya Capital is a merchant bank that partners with industry-leading chief executive officers, proprietary platform organizations, experienced management teams and co-investors. Together we investigate, develop and execute acquisition-based strategies that deliver significant, measurable value for management partners and shareholders.

Cornerstone Capital Holdings Table #3

www.cstonecapital.comCornerstone Capital Holdings is a private investment firm seeking opportunities to acquire niche manufacturing and industrial service companies with enterprise values ranging from $5 to $50 million.

Deerpath Capital Table #4www.deerpathcapital.comDeerpath Capital Management, LP makes privately negotiated investments in the debt and equity of lower middle market companies and seeks to provide value added financing with speed, flexibility and skills with complex financial transactions.

emigrant Capital Table #12

www.emigrantcapital.comEmigrant Capital Corp. is the private equity division of Emigrant Savings Bank, the nation’s largest family owned bank.

farragut Capital Partners Table #8

www.farragutcapitalpartners.comFarragut Capital Partners is a leading source of mezzanine and private equity capital for entrepreneurs, business owners, and private equity firms seeking to facilitate growth, acquisitions, recapitalizations, management buy-outs, generational transfers, and other ownership transitions.

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Gibralter Business Capital Table #9

www.gibraltarbc.comGibraltar Business Capital (GBC) provides small- to medium-sized business owners fresh and accessible capital alternatives to a commercial bank loan, which is typically more restrictive. With fast, flexible asset based lending and factoring solutions, we act as a bridge to financial stability, delivering lines of credit and specialized small-business funding in a highly reliable and always accommodating environment.

Hamilton robinson Capital Partners Table #5

www.hrco.comHamilton Robinson Capital Partners (HRCP) was founded in 1984 to invest directly in small, privately held manufacturing, distribution and service businesses. Over the course of the last quarter century, Hamilton Robinson has maintained its singular focus on this dynamic market to become a leading resource for equity capital for recapitalizations and buyouts of smaller middle-market businesses.

Huron Capital Partners Table #2

www.cstonecapital.com

Huron Capital Partners is an operationally focused private equity firm that partners with business owners and proven executives to help good companies grow.

LongueVue Capital, LLC Table #1

www.lvcpartners.comLongueVue Capital (LVC) is a situation-driven, value-oriented private equity company focusing on the lower middle market (businesses with annual revenue of less than $100 million).

PineBridge investments Table #7

www.pinebridge.comPineBridge is an independent asset manager with over 60 years of experience in emerging and developed markets.

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www.tregaroncapital.comTregaron Capital was formed in 2001 to invest in small and medium-size private companies in the western US. We make both mezzanine debt and equity investments, typically in amounts from $2 to $5 million. We work directly with business owners and management teams, through intermediaries, and with other financial sponsors.

true north Companies Table #10

www.tnch.com True North is an entrepreneurial private investment firm specializing in the acquisition, management and acceleration of exceptional, closely held small businesses.

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