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North Star Resource Group is a Minneapolis-based financial services firm that provides individuals and businesses with the resources to help create, preserve, and protect their wealth, doing so across 43 offices in 17 states and 150,000 clients.* ____ Securities offered through Cetera Wealth Services LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory Services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC, a registered investment adviser. Cetera is under separate ownership from any other named entity. Individuals affiliated with this broker/dealer firm are either Registered Representatives who offer only brokerage services and receive transaction-based compensation (commissions), Investment Adviser Representatives who offer only investment advisory services and receive fees based on assets, or both Registered Representatives and Investment Adviser Representatives, who can offer both types of services. 2026 BBB Torch Award for Ethics issued by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) – winners are chosen by a local panel. The criteria for entry are BBB accreditation is not required, be in business a minimum of 3 years or more with the same ownership, physically located in Minnesota and North Dakota. For profit applicants must have a BBB rating in the “A” category. Listing in this publication and/or award is not a guarantee of future investment success. This recognition should not be construed as an endorsement of the Financial professional by any client. No compensation was provided directly or indirectly by the recipient for participation or in connection with obtaining or using the third-party rating or award. Please note: The charitable entities and/or fundraising opportunities described herein are not endorsed by, or affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC or its affiliates. Our philanthropic interests are personal to us and are not reviewed, sponsored, or approved by Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. 2701 University Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414 • 612.617.6000 *Data as of 12/31/25

Pinnacle Financial Strategies is a trusted leader in providing innovative, compliant, and performance-driven financial solutions to banks and credit unions nationwide. For over 25 years, Pinnacle has been an innovator and pioneer in the development of overdraft management systems, helping financial institutions responsibly manage overdraft programs while enhancing revenue and strengthening accountholder relationships. Pinnacle’s offerings include custom OMS programs (overdraft management systems), mystery shopping, frontline sales training and rewards checking.

APEX WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC is a comprehensive wealth management firm based out of 3300 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 103, ORLANDO, Florida, 32835, United States.