Richard Lampen

Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in investment banking and research, institutional sales and trading, asset management services, wholesale life insurance brokerage, and trust services through its subsidiaries. It operates through the following segments: Independent Advisory and Brokerage Services; Ladenburg; and Insurance Brokerage. The Independent Advisory and Brokerage segment includes the investment advisory and brokerage services provided by independent advisory and brokerage subsidiaries. The Ladenburg segment comprises investment banking, sales and trading and asset management services, and investment activities. The Insurance Brokerage segment focuses in the wholesale insurance brokerage activities. The company was founded in February 1996 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

Castle Brands, Inc. engages in the development, marketing, and sale of premium brands of beverage alcohol. Its product categories include rum, whiskeys, liqueurs, vodka, and ginger beer. The company was founded by Mark Edwin Andrews III in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. (Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc., ultimately held by Advisor Group Holdings, Inc. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1876 and offers a full suite of capital markets products and services, including proprietary equity research and a fixed-income trading desk. For institutional asset management clients, the firm provides liquidity, execution, high-quality idea-generating research, and access to corporate management teams. Their institutional coverage includes relationships with over asset management companies all over the world. To corporate clients, they bring access to investor capital, broad distribution capabilities and financial markets advisory. Ladenburg Thalmann is a leader in financing growing middle-market public companies across various industry verticals, including Healthcare & Life Sciences, Yield-Oriented Securities (BDCs, REITs, MLPs), Energy, Power & Infrastructure, and Telecom, Media & Technology.

Part of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, Steel Hector & Davis LLP provides legal services. The private company is based in Miami, FL. Steel Hector & Davis was acquired by Squire Sanders (US) LLP on September 06, 2005.

Douglas Elliman Realty LLC operates as a real estate company. It offers residential sales and rental brokerage, development marketing, relocation, sports and entertainment, seniors on the move, and broker specialists services. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. provides investment baking and brokerage services. The firm also provides asset and wealth management, underwriting, alternative investments and advisory services. It serves emerging growth companies and high net worth individuals. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Ransom-Everglades School, Inc. operates as an independent, non-profit, co-educational, college-preparatory day school. It provides two to four years of academic enrichment, mentoring, counseling, leadership, and advocacy for motivated elementary and middle school-aged children. The company was founded by Paul C. Ransom in 1903 and is headquartered in Coconut Grove, FL.

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center is a healthcare facility located in Storm Lake, IA. The center aims to provide the best care for patients, the best work environment for employees, and the best platform for physicians to provide care. The CEO of the private company is Steven Colerick.

The Miami Children's Museum is a museum that focuses on art, culture, and community. The museum also offers formal education programs, such as the Early Childhood Institute, which is a licensed and accredited preschool located inside the museum. The museum is based in Miami, FL. The museum has been creating experiences for children in the multicultural community for over 32 years. The museum offers exhibits, programs, and events for children of all ages. The exhibits include sensory-friendly Saturdays, mini Mondays, and performing arts.

Avalon Spirits Corp. develops and markets spirits. The private company is based in Miami, FL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by John S. Glover.