Philip Smith is being nominated to join the Board of Directors at this annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Smith was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company in December 2024. He also serves as Chief Executive Officer of StoneX Financial Ltd and previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company s Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") operations since July 2008. Mr. Smith joined the Company in 2004 following its acquisition of Global Currencies Ltd, a U.K. foreign exchange payments company which Mr. Smith joined in 1996 and was made a Director of in 1999. Following its acquisition in 2004, Mr. Smith became CEO of INTL Global Currencies Ltd until its consolidation into StoneX Financial Ltd in 2014. The Board believes that Mr. Smith s strong leadership skills, extensive financial experience, and knowledge of the Company, its products and services are valuable to the Board. In addition to his other skills and qualifications, Mr. Smith's position as Chief Executive Officer serves as a valuable link between the management and vision of the Company and the Board of Directors, allowing the Board to perform its oversight role with the benefit of management's perspective on business, strategy and opportunities.