Audit Liaison, LLC

William Harris Investors Inc. (WHI) is a privately owned investment and wealth management firm based in Chicago, IL, established in 1976 by Irving B. Harris. Originally created to manage the Harris family's capital, WHI has since expanded its services to support four generations of the family, upholding a legacy of fairness, intelligence, and philanthropy. Dedicated to serving the financial needs of the Irving B. Harris family, WHI emphasizes personalized investment strategies and wealth management solutions. The firm is committed to continuing its founder's vision, fostering a culture that values family and community engagement. Generated from the website

Merit Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in Chicago, IL, specializing in providing flexible capital solutions for business owners, management teams, and independent sponsors. With a focus on majority ownership investments, they offer capital for management buyouts, recapitalizations, acquisition financings, and other shareholder liquidity events. With over 30 years of experience and $2.5 billion in invested capital, Merit Capital Partners is committed to driving long-term value through partnerships built on flexibility, transparency, and trust.Generated from the website

Shepard Schwartz & Harris is a tax, accounting and consulting firm that serves privately owned enterprises. It assists clients in matters related to bankruptcies, reorganization and workouts, mergers and acquisitions and due diligence reviews, as well as audit, review and compilation of financial statements. The firm s business consulting group specializes in bank negotiations, cash forecast projections, business proposal analysis and formulation of executive compensation programs. It also specializes in business valuations, audits of contract and project costs, creditors and divorce investigations and determination of lost profits in patent infringement suits. Additionally, the firm s information technology consulting group assists clients in matters related to security, technology selection, process automation, price and contract negotiations, and business resizing and relocation. Its clients include Lakewood Homes, The Kirk Corporation, W.S. Darley & Company and GoodSmith Gregg & Unruh. The firm is a member of the International Network of Accountants and Auditors. Founded in 1935, Shepard Schwartz & Harris is located in Chicago.