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BKD CPAs & Advisors is a top-tier CPA and advisory firm dedicated to helping people and businesses realize their goals. Our approximately 2,900 dedicated professionals offer solutions to clients in all 50 states and internationally. Our expertise goes well beyond the standard accounting services to include risk management, technology, wealth management and forensic and valuation services. Our clients represent a wide range of industries, and were even part of an alliance of firms that gives us a global reach.
Payfare is a global FinTech company offering mobile banking, instant payment and loyalty-reward solutions for today`s workforce. Payfare`s financial technology platform is providing financial inclusion and empowerment to millions of next-generation workers around the globe with a full-service mobile bank account and debit card with instant access to their earnings and relevant cash-back rewards. Payfare was founded in 2015 by fintech entrepreneurs and a senior management team with unparalleled experience in the banking, payment card and financial technology sectors. Payfare is backed by major investors and financial institutions around the world. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Some of the world`s largest on-demand economy platforms including Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and DiDi trust Payfare to pay their workers.
Smardt Chiller Group is a global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, focusing on high-efficiency HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial, and institutional applications. Founded in 2005 by Roger Richmond-Smith and Ron Conry, the company has over 25 years of experience in magnetic bearing compressors and oil-free systems. Smardt operates manufacturing facilities in Canada, the USA, Australia, Germany, and China, with more than 10,000 chillers installed worldwide. The company offers a range of products, including water-cooled, air-cooled, and evaporative-cooled chillers, as well as customizable modular systems. All chillers utilize oil-free centrifugal compressors with magnetic bearings, which enhance energy efficiency and reduce maintenance needs. Smardt also provides custom engineering, global support for installation and maintenance, and energy efficiency consulting to help clients optimize their systems and reduce carbon footprints. The company serves various industries, including government facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centers, and hospitals, emphasizing reliability and sustainability in its solutions.
Hanon Systems is a global provider of automotive thermal and energy management solutions, based in Daejeon, South Korea. Founded in 1986 as Halla Climate Control Corp. through a joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and Mando Machinery Corporation, the company has grown to serve nearly all major automakers. As of 2025, it operates as a subsidiary of Hankook & Company Group, alongside its other core portfolios in tires and batteries. The company specializes in optimizing vehicle performance and occupant comfort through advanced thermal management technologies. Its product offerings include HVAC systems, thermal management components like compressors and cooling modules, and energy efficiency solutions aimed at reducing emissions and improving air quality. Hanon Systems has expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its position in the automotive industry. With over 50 facilities worldwide, the company is committed to providing electrification-ready solutions that support the shift toward sustainable mobility.
Electrify America, LLC is a prominent electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the United States, established in 2016 as a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group of America. The company aims to promote Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) adoption by creating a nationwide network of ultra-fast and convenient EV charging stations. As of August 2024, Electrify America operates over 950 charging stations with more than 4,250 DC fast charging connectors, making it the largest open DC fast-charging network in the country. The company focuses on providing reliable and accessible hyper-fast charging solutions, supporting multiple connector types, including CCS and CHAdeMO, with plans to add Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors in 2025. Electrify America is committed to sustainability, ensuring that all energy supplied to drivers is backed by 100% renewable energy certificates, and aims for a net zero carbon footprint. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the company employs around 300 people and actively engages in community education to promote equitable electrification.