Sponsors
Benjamin F. Edwards is a full-service broker dealer and RIA with a legacy spanning over 130 years and five generations of the Edwards Family. We are privately held and independent. We hold no debt and our ownership consists of employees, family and friends of the firm.
Our client-first mission is grounded in the Golden Rule. We believe in giving our financial advisors the independence to serve their clients the way they see fit, and the accessibility to build treasured relationships. We strive to exceed our clients’ expectations all while having fun.
CCS Fundraising specializes in helping institutions leverage the full power of philanthropy. We work with nonprofit organizations of all shapes and sizes to design and activate impactful fundraising programs. Through over 600 partnerships each year, we work hand in hand with client partners to build the systems and strategies necessary to amplify fundraising and philanthropy results. CCS was established in 1947 by two social workers striving to drive impactful change in their community. Our 75 years of experience have resulted in an ever-growing suite of best practices and innovations to help organizations accelerate strategy and growth. The impact of our engagements is reflected not only in dollars raised, but also in true capacity building.
Founded on the idea of developing innovative solutions and streamlining the construction process, PARIC has grown from a small construction company to an industry leader. We apply over 40 years of expertise in delivering first-class building and facility solutions to the academic community. Our resumé is extensive and includes many St. Louis institutions associated with academic excellence.
Daniel & Henry is an Independent Insurance & Risk Management Agency located in the City of St. Louis. Since its founding in 1921, Daniel & Henry has assisted local businesses with Property & Casualty & Employee Benefits Insurance programs, and is a Top 100 firm in the United States.
Today, Daniel & Henry provides Property & Casualty Insurance programs to a number of Independent Schools in the St. Louis area, and is the exclusive Missouri partner of the Independent School Benefits Consortium (ISBC), a group captive that allows schools to better manage the cost of employee medical insurance.
Triangle Associates is a bespoke consulting firm specializing in the field of education. We formulate strategic frameworks for all types of educational institutions. Our forward-thinking strategies help organizations move past their current circumstances and embrace the future. We employ a suite of tools, including seminars, evaluations, and consultations, to raise the bar for boards of trustees. We use principles of behavioral science to enhance leadership capacity at all levels of an organization, which results in a team that is both capable and confident. Our consultants use sophisticated methods to gather data that informs a complete understanding of an institution. Our research and analytics drive strategy-making, enhancement to enrollment, marketing and messaging, and organizational structure.