Laura V Bare, Waddell & Reed

Antares Capital is a private venture capital firm based in Chicago, IL, focused on investing equity capital in expansion-stage companies and management buyout opportunities, primarily in the Southeast and Texas. The firm seeks to partner with experienced management teams in a variety of industries to significantly enhance growth trajectories and create value for business owners. With a broad background in diverse business models, Antares Capital looks for investment candidates that feature established sales, strong management, and operate in large, growing markets, while excluding specific sectors like real estate, distribution franchisees, and mineral exploration projects. Their approach promotes constructive collaboration between portfolio company managers and their partners to drive meaningful business development. Generated from the website

Amsted Seals & Forming provides precision sealing solutions and proprietary metal fabrication of round and cylindrical components for a wide variety of demanding applications including automotive, trucking, freight rail, and industrial.

Rothschild Wealth Partners is a financial services firm that specializes in personalized wealth management for affluent individuals, families, and businesses. They focus on providing comprehensive financial planning, investment management, estate and philanthropic planning, customized insurance solutions, and multi-family office services. The firm emphasizes a client-centric approach, offering tailored strategies that adapt to life's changes. Rothschild also offers business solutions such as corporate retirement planning, employee stock ownership plans, and succession planning. Their holistic services aim to help clients organize, grow, and protect their wealth across generations.