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First National Assets (FNA) is a Chicago-based specialty finance company established in 1999, recognized as one of the leading tax lien buyers and servicers in the United States. The company supports municipalities by purchasing real estate tax liens, providing essential capital that aids in funding vital services such as education, public safety, and infrastructure maintenance. FNA's success is driven by its extensive experience, local market knowledge, and a robust in-house servicing platform, which includes a dedicated legal team adept at managing tax lien cases. As an affiliate of ArrowMark Partners, FNA benefits from enhanced financial strength and a commitment to fostering long-term relationships with municipal partners and stakeholders. Generated from the website

Grant Thornton is one of the world s leading audit, tax and advisory firms. It provides management consultation, corporate finance, risk management and information technology services. The firm offers tax and advisory services for more than 900 public companies. Grant Thornton serves the automotive, construction, distribution, energy, financial, retail, transportation, and food and beverage sectors. It also provides services for privately held businesses and health care and nonprofit organizations. The firm is the U.S. member organization of Grant Thornton International Limited, which serves public and private clients in over 100 countries. The parent organization s member firms works through their local international business centers.