1. Henry Kravis - Co-founder of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. 2. Joseph Perella - Founder of Perella Weinberg Partners 3. Bruce Wasserstein - Late CEO of Lazard

Henry Kravis is a co-founder of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR), a leading global investment firm known for pioneering private equity. He specializes in leveraging buyouts, where companies are purchased, restructured, and sold for profit. Joseph Perella founded Perella Weinberg Partners, a financial services firm focusing on investment banking and asset management, known for providing strategic advice and helping clients navigate complex financial transactions. Bruce Wasserstein, who served as CEO of Lazard, was a prominent investment banker and dealmaker, recognized for his expertise in mergers and acquisitions, significantly shaping the landscape of financial advisory services.