Fermi Research Alliance, LLC is a research company based out of Pine St Kirk Rd Ste 213, Batavia, IL, United States.

Sikich is a global company specializing in technology-enabled professional services. With more than 1,900 employees, Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. From corporations and not-for-profits to state and local governments and federal agencies, Sikich clients utilize a broad spectrum of services and products to help them improve performance and achieve long-term, strategic goals. Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. Sikich CPA LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich LLC under which Sikich LLC supports Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services. Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms. “Sikich” is the brand name under which Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC provide professional services. The entities under the Sikich brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing services under the Sikich brand. The use of the terms “our company”, “we” and “us” and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC. Securities offered through Sikich Corporate Finance LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through Sikich Financial, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Copyright © 2025 Sikich LLC. All rights reserved.

ENTRUST Solutions Group, an ENR Top 100 company, provides comprehensive and dependable engineering, consulting, and automation services to pipeline companies, gas and electric utilities, and industrial customers. With first-hand experience operating and maintaining energy infrastructure, our engineering professionals provide expertise in Pipeline Engineering, Integrity Services, Automation Integration, Electrical Design, Fiber & Broadband Communications, Industrial Solutions, and Process Safety Management. ENTRUST provides innovative engineering solutions to meet our clients’ needs, while consistently maintaining the highest level of ethics and integrity. Our success is achieved through the valued contributions of our talented and diverse employees with more than 3100 professionals across 36 offices. Office Locations: Los Angeles, CA San Francisco, CA Denver, CO Greenwood Village, CO Lakewood, CO Atlanta, GA Chicago, IL Fairbury, IL Warrenville, IL Indianapolis, IN Kansas City, KS Catlettsburg, KY Marlborough, MA Baltimore, MD Forest Hill, MD Minneapolis, MN Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Las Vegas, NV Red Bank, NJ Albany, NY Caldwell, OH Cincinnati, OH Philadelphia, PA Pittsburgh, PA Houston, TX San Antonio, TX Schertz, TX Ontario, Canada

Engineering Systems Inc. (ESi) is an engineering and scientific investigation and analysis firm committed to providing clear answers to the most challenging technical problems. Our technical expertise, practical experience, technological resources, and extensive diagnostic, analytical, and physical testing capabilities empower us to provide our clients with the most comprehensive and efficient solutions across dozens of industries. Our team handles large and small-scale projects with diligence, accuracy, and discretion, and our experts are well-known for their professionalism, precision, response time, and scientific and academic contributions to the industries they serve. Over the last 30 years, ESi has grown to include 16 offices in 14 states, and our consultants serve clients across a global footprint. Our coast-to-coast office locations house more than 160 in-house technical personnel, including licensed professional engineers with advanced degrees, litigation experience, and industry expertise. This uniquely positions ESi, both professionally and physically, to provide our clients with superior results.

Make an impact. Build your skills. Create your path. Our employee-first philosophy empowers our team, making us a 2023 Best Firm to Work For. We actively invest in providing a flexible, equitable workplace where people can grow and pursue their passions while being celebrated for who they are. Whether you’re graduating college or are a seasoned professional, we have opportunities for you! We prioritize career development at every stage so you can apply your technical skills, move among teams, and grow into leadership opportunities. Our core values have helped us build careers and communities since 1983: • Unwavering Integrity • Commitment to Excellence • Focus on Clients • Dedication to Employees • Service to Community Our commitment to our work, our communities, and each other goes beyond any established requirements or expectations, creating a powerful source of inspiration. Join V3 and dive into meaningful, rewarding work that is challenging, purposeful, and fun.

Impact Advisors is a leading healthcare management consulting firm committed to solving the industry’s emerging and evolving challenges. Our high-performing team of clinical, financial, operations and technology experts collaborate to architect quality solutions and deliver measurable value for our clients. We are the most awarded consulting firm in healthcare, with services recognized among Best in KLAS® for 16 consecutive years and a culture designated “Best Place to Work” by Modern Healthcare for 13 years. To learn more about our service quality and innovative culture, visit www.impact-advisors.com.

AST is an award-winning full-service enterprise systems integrator, serving clients in the Public and Commercial Sectors for more than two decades. Clients look to AST for leadership and assistance in systems integration, business process redesign, project management, systems administration, and training. From on-premise applications to modern cloud technology, AST’s services encompass all aspects of Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Intelligence, Enterprise Performance Management, Customer Experience, and Middleware. AST also offers flexible Managed Services, supporting the needs of over 200 Public Sector and Commercial customers around the globe.

Patrick, a RINA company, is a US based engineering & design, construction, management services, and technology firm. Formed in 1979 as Patrick Engineering Inc., the company provided services to local, state, and federal government agencies; private and public utilities; and FORTUNE 500 companies. In 2023, Patrick became a part of RINA S.p.A.. RINA is a multi-national company providing dedicated, bespoke services for the infrastructure, transport and logistics markets. The combined expertise of the new organization represents a unique opportunity to strengthen our expertise and better serve our clients. With both Patrick and RINA having proven histories in both the US and abroad as trusted partners, clients can continue turn to us for the entire process of project delivery. As a RINA company, Patrick will continue to provide a full suite of engineering disciplines, experienced construction managers, program management and project controls experts, and GIS and asset management technology specialists. We serve clients in the rail/transit, highway, aviation, manufacturing, utility, renewable energy, education, and health care markets. With RINA’s assistance Patrick can expand into providing testing, inspection, certification and engineering solutions across a wide range of markets including, among others, marine, energy and mobility, real estate and infrastructure, space and defense, industry 4.0. We all take pride knowing the projects we work on have a positive effect on the community, society, and the environment.

By enabling continuous improvement with a powerful combination of connectivity, analytics, alerts and more, Wi-Tronix is empowering freight, passenger and transit system railways to improve safety, increase efficiency, and enhance service reliability. We deliver advanced IoT platforms that provide actionable information and insights on how rail networks are performing in real-time. Cloud-based data security, business intelligence such as fuel monitoring and refueling optimization, and 24/7/365 customer service set Wi-Tronix apart. We combine edge processing with Visual Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning to detect and interpret actionable Information. The Wi-Tronix team is passionately committed to its global vision of saving lives and ensuring the most efficient and reliable movement of goods and people throughout the world. Find out more about Wi-Tronix at www2.wi-tronix.com or contact us at [email protected].

DHJJ was founded in 1974 in Naperville, Illinois. Since then DHJJ has grown to a multifaceted business advisory firm serving Chicagoland, with a second office in St. Charles. We presently have over 100 associates, including experienced CPA accountants, tax preparation experts and business consultants. In addition to comprehensive CPA, tax and assurance services, DHJJ offers a range of specialty services including: - Cloud-based accounting - Multi-state taxation - Business valuation - Forensic accounting - Strategic and growth planning for your business - Chief Financial Officer (CFO) services - Financial Advisory through DHJJ Financial Advisors As a full service CPA and business advisory firm we are committed to enhancing our clients’ financial success and assisting them achieve their goals. Since our establishment, DHJJ has been privileged to create many successful outcomes for our clients. Let us achieve extraordinary outcomes for you.

A law firm offering services in the areas of medical malpractice and professional malpractice defense including the representation of all types of professional license holders in matters pending before the Illiniois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Our firm also specializes in other areas of insurance defense including automobile accidents, premises liability and business owner claims.

Engineering Enterprises, Inc. (EEI), founded in 1974, is an award-winning consulting engineering firm providing services to public agencies and private entities throughout northern Illinois. Over 65 experienced firm members including licensed professional civil engineers, land surveyors, and support team members provide a full range of services for planning, design, and construction of infrastructure projects, funding assistance and municipal consulting. Our core values guide our staff on every project from initiation through completion keeping us committed to quality, service, and value for our clients. By offering outstanding service to every client every day we are able to assist with bettering the communities in which we serve. EEI is led by a team of talented individuals: • Bradley P. Sanderson, P.E., Chief Operating Officer / President • Jeffrey W. Freeman, P.E., CFM, LEED AP, Chief Executive Officer • Denise M. Migliorini, Chief Financial Officer / Vice President • Julie A. Morrison, P.E., Vice President • Michele L. Piotrowski, P.E., LEED AP, Vice President • Stephen T. Dennison, P.E., Vice President