<p>The 2020 Forbes &quot;Best-In-State Wealth Advisors&quot; award was announced January 2020. Data as of 6/30/2019. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client&rsquo;s experience. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance. For more information:&nbsp;www.SHOOKresearch.com.</p>

<p>The 2020 Barron&rsquo;s &ldquo;Top 100 Women Financial Advisors&quot; award was announced June 2020. Data as of 3/31/2020. The award is based on the following criteria: professionals with a minimum of 7 years financial services experience, acceptable compliance records, client retention reports and more. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance.</p>

<p>The 2021 Forbes &quot;Best-In-State Wealth Advisors&quot; award was announced February 2021. Data as of 6/30/2020. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client&rsquo;s experience. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance. For more information:&nbsp;www.SHOOKresearch.com.</p>

<p>The 2021 Barron&rsquo;s &ldquo;Top 1,200 Financial Advisors&quot; award was announced March 2021. Data as of 9/30/2020. The award is based on the following criteria: The individual is credentialed as a FINRA registered representative, assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory and compliance record. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance.</p>

<p>The 2022 Barron&rsquo;s &ldquo;Top 1,200 Financial Advisors&quot; award was announced March 2022. Data as of 9/30/2021. The award is based on the following criteria: The individual is credentialed as a FINRA registered representative, assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory and compliance record. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance.</p>

<p>The 2022 Forbes &quot;Best-In-State Wealth Advisors&quot; award was announced April 2022. Data as of 6/30/2021. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client&rsquo;s experience. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance. For more information:&nbsp;www.SHOOKresearch.com.</p>

<p>The 2022 AdvisorHub &ldquo;Advisors to Watch&rdquo; award was announced September 2022. Data as of 12/31/2020 and 12/31/2021 was provided and considered for this award. The ranking recognizes advisors across the country for their quality of practice, professionalism, character and community involvement. Criteria considered included: assets under management, production/revenue, team size and more. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This award is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance.</p>

<p>The 2020 Barron&rsquo;s &ldquo;Top 1,200 Financial Advisors&quot; award was announced March 2020. Data as of 9/30/2019. The award is based on the following criteria: The individual is credentialed as a FINRA registered representative, assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory and compliance record. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance.</p>

<p>The 2023 Barron&rsquo;s &ldquo;Top 1,200 Financial Advisors&quot; award was announced March 2023. Data as of 9/30/2022. The award is based on the following criteria: The individual is credentialed as a FINRA registered representative, assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory and compliance record. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance.</p>

<p>The 2023 Forbes &quot;Best-In-State Wealth Advisors&quot; award was announced April 2023. Data as of 6/30/2022. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client&rsquo;s experience. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com.</p>

<p>The 2023 AdvisorHub &ldquo;Advisors to Watch&rdquo; award was announced June 2023. Data as of 12/31/2021 and 12/31/2022 was provided and considered for this award. The ranking recognizes advisors across the country for their quality of practice, professionalism, character and community involvement. Criteria considered included: assets under management, production/revenue, team size and more. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This award is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance.</p>

<p>The 2024 Barron&rsquo;s &ldquo;Top 1,200 Financial Advisors&rdquo; award was announced March 2024. Data as of Sept. 30, 2023. The award is based on the following criteria: individual with a minimum of seven years&#39; experience in the industry, client retention reports, customer satisfaction, assets under management, revenue produced for the firm and acceptable compliance record. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance. Barron&rsquo;s is a registered trademark of Dow Jones &amp; Company, L.P. All rights reserved.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2024 Forbes &quot;Best-In-State Wealth Advisors&quot; award was announced April 2024. Data as of 6/30/2023. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor based on qualitative criteria such as: best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client&rsquo;s experience. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com.</p>

<p>The 2024 AdvisorHub &ldquo;Advisors to Watch&rdquo; award was announced June 2024. Data as of 12/31/2022 and 12/31/2023. The ranking recognizes advisors across the country for their quality of practice, professionalism, character and community involvement. Criteria considered included: assets under management, production/revenue and team size. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This award is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance.</p>

<p>The 2025 Forbes &ldquo;Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams&rdquo; award was announced January 2025. Data as of 3/31/24. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of each team&rsquo;s best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance was not an award criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client&rsquo;s experience. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. For more information:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.SHOOKresearch.com">www.SHOOKresearch.com</a>.</p>

<p>The 2025 Barron&rsquo;s &ldquo;Top 1,200 Financial Advisors&rdquo; award was announced March 2025. Data as of Sept. 30, 2024. The award is based on the following criteria: individual with a minimum of seven years&rsquo; experience in the industry, client retention reports, assets under management, revenue produced for the firm and acceptable compliance record. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance.</p>

<p>The 2025 Forbes &ldquo;Best-In-State Wealth Advisors&rdquo; award was announced April 2025. Data as of 6/30/2024. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of each advisor&rsquo;s best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance was not an award criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client&rsquo;s experience. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. For more information go to:&nbsp;www.SHOOKresearch.com.</p>

<p>The 2025 AdvisorHub &ldquo;Advisors to Watch&rdquo; award was announced June 2025. Data as of 12/31/2023 and 12/31/2024 was provided and considered for this award. The ranking recognizes advisors across the country for their quality of practice, professionalism, character and community involvement. Criteria considered included: assets under management, production/revenue and team size. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This award is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance.</p>

<p>The 2026 Forbes &ldquo;Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams&rdquo; award was announced January 2026. Data as of 3/31/25. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of each team&rsquo;s best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance was not an award criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client&rsquo;s experience. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 2026 Barron&rsquo;s &ldquo;Top 1,500 Financial Advisors&quot; award was announced March 2026. Data as of Sept. 30, 2025. The award is based on the following criteria: individual with a minimum of seven years&rsquo; experience in the industry, client retention reports, assets under management, revenue produced for the firm and acceptable compliance record. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance.</p>

<p>The 2026 Forbes &quot;Best-In-State Wealth Advisors&quot; award was announced April 2026. Data as of 6/30/2025. The award is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes advisor&#39;s best practices, client retention, industry experience, compliance records; and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance was not an award criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client&#39;s experience. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. For more information go to: www.SHOOKresearch.com.</p>

<p>The 2009 Barron&rsquo;s &ldquo;Top 1,000 Financial Advisors&rdquo; award was announced February 2009. Data as of 8/31/2008. The 2017 Barron&rsquo;s &ldquo;Top 1,200 Financial Advisors&rdquo; award was announced March 2017. Data as of 9/30/2016. The 2018 Barron&rsquo;s &ldquo;Top 1,200 Financial Advisors&rdquo; award was announced March 2018. Data as of 9/30/2017. The award is based on the following criteria: The individual is credentialed as a FINRA registered representative, assets under management, revenue produced for the firm, regulatory and compliance record. The financial advisor does not pay a fee<br /> to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&rsquo;s future performance.</p> <p>The 2018 Forbes &ldquo;Best-In-State Wealth Advisors&rdquo; award was announced February 2018. Data as of 6/30/2017. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client&rsquo;s experience. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor&#39;s future performance. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com.</p>

<p>The 2025 Forbes &ldquo;Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams&rdquo; award was announced January 2025. Data as of 3/31/24. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of each team&rsquo;s best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance was not an award criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client&rsquo;s experience. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. For more information:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.SHOOKresearch.com">www.SHOOKresearch.com</a>.</p>

<p>The 2026 Forbes &ldquo;Best-In-State Wealth Management Teams&rdquo; award was announced January 2026. Data as of 3/31/25. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person, virtual and telephone due diligence meetings and a ranking algorithm that includes: a measure of each team&rsquo;s best practices, client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance was not an award criterion. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client&rsquo;s experience. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com.&nbsp;</p>