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Since 1919, Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals. Being privately held enables us to prioritize long-term planning and investment – for our clients and the firm – without having to weigh those against the quarterly expectations of outside shareholders. Today Baird offers wealth management, investment banking, asset management, fixed income and equity sales and trading, equity research, public finance and private equity services. This balance of cyclical and counter-cyclical businesses provides financial strength and stability across market environments and enables us to consistently reinvest in our ability to serve clients. We manage or oversee more than $595 billion in client assets and employ more than 5,400 Associates around the world. And, because nearly 85% of our associates are Baird stockholders, you can trust we all share a personal stake in your success. For more than 20 consecutive years, Baird has been one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®, making us a workplace of choice for some of the most talented, passionate people in financial services. It also enables us to emphasize cultural compatibility in those we hire, many of whom stay their entire careers. All of this helps ensure the quality and consistency of our advice for clients and the timeless values that make the Baird Difference every day for our clients, our Associates and the communities we share. For more information, please visit https://www.rwbaird.com/bairddifference/. Social Media Disclosures: https://www.rwbaird.com/connect-with-baird/

Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is a leading investment bank driven to help clients Realize the Power of Partnership®. Founded in 1895, the firm is headquartered in Minneapolis with more than 60 offices across the U.S. and in London, Aberdeen, Zurich, Munich, Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong. We offer a full suite of products to serve our clients’ business life cycle needs, geographic reach in an increasingly global market, and deep expertise in our core sectors. Learn more at PiperSandler.com. Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is a leading investment bank driven to help clients Realize the Power of Partnership®. Securities brokerage and investment banking services are offered in the U.S. through Piper Sandler & Co., member SIPC and NYSE; in the U.K. through Piper Sandler Ltd., authorized and regulated by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority; in the EU through Aviditi Capital Advisors Europe GmbH, a tied agent of AHP Capital Management GmbH, authorized and regulated by BaFin; in the Abu Dhabi Global Market through Piper Sandler MENA Ltd., authorized and regulated by the ADGM Financial Services Regulatory Authority; and in Hong Kong through Piper Sandler Hong Kong Ltd., authorized and regulated by the Securities and Futures Commission. Alternative asset management and fixed income advisory services are offered through separately registered advisory affiliates.

HilltopSecurities helps advance the financial opportunities of communities, businesses, and individuals alike. But that’s only part of the story. Our work redefines the idea of community involvement and impacts what matters most: the city you love, the company you work for, and the savings that sustain you. How do we do it? By trusting in your resolve to move your bold visions forward, and by continually working to earn your trust while we help you pursue them. We believe it’s the ideal approach for those who believe in creating a better future. TAILORED SOLUTIONS Every need is different, so every solution must be unique. It begins with listening, and working to truly understand your objective. Our wealth of product knowledge and diversity of services, including risk and cost analysis, enables us to find sound solutions tailored to meet your needs. FORTHRIGHT ADVICE When serving as advisor, we explore proposed solutions through candid conversations and a realistic look at the anticipated results. Because being aware and informed lets you make confident decisions. This is how we build long-term relationships and help enrich the financial future of communities, businesses, and individuals. OUR FOUNDATION HilltopSecurities is a unique blend of financial strength, deep industry knowledge, and years of experience. Our firm was born out of the fusion of two respected and successful firms with complementary business lines: First Southwest Company, a broker-dealer founded in 1946 and known for its municipal advisory practice, and Southwest Securities Inc., a full-service broker-dealer since 1972. As part of Hilltop Holdings, a well-capitalized and publicly traded parent company, we’re backed by a strong and diverse financial services enterprise. One that’s focused on moving our clients forward. Nothing better represents this than our iconic buffalo mascot, “Mo,” a symbol of our collective strength, unified force, and the unstoppable momentum of an advancing herd.