Asche Family Interests

Founded in 1909, RBC Dain Rauscher is a full-service securities firm with a presence in Houston. The company operates more than 150 offices in over 40 U.S. states. It employs approximately 5,000 individuals and has nearly 1,500 financial consultants. RBC Dain Rauscher provides institutional investing services to large corporations, small businesses, public agencies, nonprofit entities and entrepreneurs. The company also offers clearing and execution services to independent broker-dealers. It provides various retirement plan options and corporate executive services, including the liquidation of restricted stocks, employee stock option exercises and corporate share repurchase programs. RBC Dain Rauscher is a division of RBC Capital Markets Corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada.

Oppenheimer & Company is a full-service investment bank that offers financial advisory services for individuals, families, corporate executives, businesses and institutions. Established in 1881, the company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings, which provides estate settlement, custody, cash management, escrow and guardianship services through Oppenheimer Trust Company. Oppenheimer Holding s subsidiary, Oppenheimer Asset Management, offers investment management services for mutual and hedge funds. It provides several investment options, such as fixed-income securities, equities and exchange-traded funds. Oppenheimer Holdings additionally owns and operates Oppenheimer Life Agencies. The company provides online information about equity and debt capital markets, as well as wealth planning services.