FBR & Company

Abeona Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing gene and cell therapies for severe, life-threatening rare genetic diseases. The company's leading programs include EB-101, an autologous, gene-corrected cell therapy for recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, and ABO-102 and ABO-101, which are AAV-based gene therapies targeting Sanfilippo syndrome types A and B, respectively. Additional therapies under development include ABO-201 and ABO-202 for Batten disease, ABO-401 for cystic fibrosis, and ABO-5OX for genetic eye disorders. Abeona also operates the AIM Vector Platform, which focuses on advancing gene therapy delivery methods using next-generation AAV capsids. The company is engaged in a licensing agreement with REGENXBIO for gene therapies addressing multiple genetic disorders. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in New York, Abeona has a fully operational manufacturing facility that supports its preclinical and clinical research efforts.

MLV & Co. LLC is a boutique investment banking firm located in New York City that specializes in providing financial advisory services to institutional investors and growth-oriented companies. The firm is recognized for its comprehensive offerings, which include securities brokerage and trading services. MLV's experienced team comprises investment banking professionals, research analysts, and traders who are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, particularly in capital-intensive sectors. Operating as a subsidiary of FBR & Co. since September 2015, MLV maintains a strong focus on meeting the needs of its clients in a competitive financial landscape.

Watch Hill Partners is a consulting firm offering Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Mobile/Web Services solutions to the financial services, insurance and healthcare industries. Its experienced delivery team has implemented and supported leading technology in the world's top businesses. Watch Hill Partners Optimization Methodology(TM) addresses obstacles with an approach that creates and aligns clients' CRM, wireless and ecommerce strategies with the technology and change management to drive success.

East Peak Advisors is a boutique investment banking firm located in Greenbrae, California, that specializes in providing financial advisory and consulting services primarily to the wireless, Information Technology, and electronic manufacturing sectors. The firm offers a range of services including mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, private placements of equity and debt, negotiation support, fairness opinions, due diligence, PIPE transactions, and strategic advisory services. In March 2008, East Peak Advisors was acquired by FBR Capital Markets.

Financeware specializes in providing probability-analysis technology and marketing strategies tailored for financial advisors and institutions. In the ever-evolving world of fintech, Financeware helps innovators stay ahead by creating, collaborating, and integrating cutting-edge solutions. With a focus on connecting winning solution sets to market opportunities across the wealthscape, Financeware leverages decades of tech leadership to deliver a seamless and simplified wealth experience for clients. By offering unrivaled views of the horizon and a deep bench of expertise, Financeware ensures that access and advantage are earned in today's competitive financial landscape.

Financeware specializes in providing probability-analysis technology and marketing strategies tailored for financial advisors and institutions. In the ever-evolving world of fintech, Financeware helps innovators stay ahead by creating, collaborating, and integrating cutting-edge solutions. With a focus on connecting winning solution sets to market opportunities across the wealthscape, Financeware leverages decades of tech leadership to deliver a seamless and simplified wealth experience for clients. By offering unrivaled views of the horizon and a deep bench of expertise, Financeware ensures that access and advantage are earned in today's competitive financial landscape.

AnnuityNet is a supplier of on-demand software and e-commerce services to the insurance, financial, and healthcare industries.

3-G International, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Springfield, Virginia, specializes in developing software-based solutions for smart cards and biometric authentication. The company provides innovative security products designed to enhance internet and network security, as well as authentication in the e-commerce sector. By offering advanced card management solutions, 3-G International enables organizations to implement more secure access methods than traditional passwords for workstations, networks, and applications.

An Internet-based, licensed real estate firm

Access Data Corp. is a Pittsburgh-based provider of enterprise reporting and data management services, specializing in solutions for asset management firms and financial intermediaries. The company offers a range of services, including sales reporting, shareholder compliance, and compensation management for wholesalers and distributors. Its flagship product, Access Data SalesVision®, features comprehensive storage, analysis, and web-based reporting capabilities, facilitating efficient distribution and compliance processes. With a Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model, Access Data ensures that clients can implement its solutions with minimal resource commitment, reflecting a full-service business approach that prioritizes ease of use and operational efficiency.

B2eMarkets, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, specializes in developing an eSourcing software suite that supports various business functions. This suite includes tools for strategy formulation, negotiation management, contract management and compliance, as well as performance management. The company's solutions are designed to streamline the sourcing process, enabling organizations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in their procurement activities. B2eMarkets was acquired by BravoSolution US in July 2004, further expanding its capabilities and market reach.

Call Technologies specializes in developing software solutions for telecommunications service providers, focusing on Unified Messaging (UM) and Operational Systems and Support (OSS). Their Unified Messaging platform enables users to access various forms of communication, including voice, fax, and email, through any device, whether it be a traditional telephone, a wireless handset, or a personal digital assistant. Additionally, the company's OSS solutions offer customized automation for service delivery and back-office processes, enhancing operational efficiency for carriers. By providing hardware-independent systems, Call Technologies aims to streamline communication and improve service management in the telecommunications industry.