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MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 12, 2023 — American Veterans Group, PBC — a social impact investment bank and Wall Street's only public benefit corporation — is hosting a virtual conference Wednesday, Oct. 25, to explore industry best practices in the recruitment, hiring and retention of Post-9/11 U.S. military veterans. The conference - VetSuccess 2023: Connecting Leaders to Advance Military Veteran Employment - will bring together veteran-focused nonprofit organizations, universities and corporate leaders to explore how to more effectively recruit, retain and support veterans and their partners in the transition from military service to civilian life. "Research into the state of HR indicates that people and skills shortages remain critical concerns for most organizations. Veteran hiring, specifically, continues to lag that of other diverse employee groups," said Ben Biles, co-founder and CEO of American Veterans Group. "Our mission is to help recruiters better understand the unique and extraordinary soft and hard skills that America's skilled veterans bring to the table — and to illustrate by example how everyone can win with them in the workforce." The virtual conference will feature keynote speaker Tracy A. Neal-Walden, Chief Clinical Officer of Cohen Veterans Network. Neal-Walden, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, served 24-plus years as a military psychologist/clinician, officer, leader and academic. Having served in numerous clinical and senior-level leadership positions, Neal-Walden led policy development and implementation for 75 military treatment facilities. During her deployments to Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, she earned the Bronze Star Medal for leading a team of clinicians who served U.S. military personnel across nine locations. In her current role as Chief Clinical Officer at Cohen Veterans Network, she leads the development and implementation of clinical practice and training for a national network of mental health clinics. Following the keynote address, a panel discussion will be moderated by Eric Eversole, president of Hiring Our Heroes and a vice president of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Panelists, who also will serve as facilitators of topically focused breakout sessions, will include nationally recognized experts on the topic of recruiting and retaining military veterans. Media and those interested in attending VetSuccess 2023 may register for the event at no cost. About American Veterans Group American Veterans Group, PBC, is a military veteran-owned, social impact-focused broker dealer that delivers value to institutional clients while providing meaningful philanthropic support to the military veteran community. The company reinvests 25% of its earnings in national and local military veteran nonprofit organizations that provide worthy services and support to one of America's most vulnerable, at-risk populations. As Wall Street's only public benefit corporation, American Veterans Group empowers instutional clients to partner in its social mission while enabling them to remain focused on key business objectives and goals. To learn more about American Veterans Group, visit their website at http://www.americanvetsgroup.com . Media Contact Mark Kroeger The Boldsquare Group (513) 236-3109 / mark@boldsquare.com

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Status enables AVG to underwrite fixed-income securities for government-sponsored, shareholder-owned mortgage corporations

$60,000 gift will help underwrite the nonprofit’s mental health services for post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families

Gift will support CEOcircle Program, Powered by JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MELVILLE, N.Y. – July 26, 2022 – American Veterans Group (AVG), a social impact investment bank and Wall Street’s first and only public benefit corporation, through a collaboration with the Wells Fargo Foundation has provided funding to the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV), allowing them to move forward with the purchase of four lots for the development of a veteran transitional housing project in North Minneapolis. AVG’s and Wells Fargo’s combined donations will enable MACV to purchase the properties and begin developing homes to provide permanent or transitional housing for veterans. Each property will accommodate a single family or up to five single veterans. The donation was made possible by AVG’s on-going investment banking relationship with Wells Fargo. AVG has served as the co-manager for several Wells Fargo transactions over the past year. “We appreciate the commitment the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans has made to support the many veterans throughout Minnesota who rely on their services,” said Ben Biles, co-founder and chief executive officer of AVG. “Joining forces with Wells Fargo to help MACV further their great work is an example of how AVG is committed to making a difference for veterans in the communities where we and our clients do business.” “Our programs address the variable factors negatively impacting veterans’ stability by providing supportive housing, case management, and other services to empower veterans who may believe they have nowhere left to turn,” said Neal Loidolt, president and CEO, Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans. “More than eighty-five percent of our annual budget directly funds programming, ensuring that the generosity of AVG and Wells Fargo will have the maximum impact on veterans in need.” “Since 2015, the Wells Fargo Foundation has provided more than $36 million in grants to support sustainable housing and homeownership for veterans through a suite of several programs,” said Sean Passmore, head of enterprise military and veteran initiatives for Wells Fargo. “Having a 1 safe and affordable place to call home is an essential pathway for wellness, dignity, and economic opportunity. We are thankful that AVG can join with us to provide the necessary funds enabling MACV to move forward with this housing project.” American Veterans Group is a rapidly growing social-impact investment banking firm that dedicates 25% of its earnings to support veterans causes. The firm directs its philanthropic giving to communities where it and its clients do business. Including the donation to MACV, AVG, since its inception, has donated more than $465,000 to 33 veteran non-profit organizations. The donations have directly supported transitioning veterans in 38 communities across the U.S. About American Veterans Group American Veterans Group, PBC, is a military veteran-owned, social impact-focused securities broker dealer that delivers value to institutional clients while providing meaningful philanthropic support to the military veteran community. The company reinvests 25% of its earnings in national and local military veteran nonprofit organizations that provide worthy services and support to one of America's most vulnerable, at-risk populations. As Wall Street's only public benefit corporation, American Veterans Group empowers institutional clients to partner in its social mission while enabling them to remain focused on key business objectives and goals. To learn more about American Veterans Group, visit their website at www.americanvetsgroup.com. Media Contact: Mark Kroeger The Boldsquare Group (513) 236-3109 Mark@boldsquare.com

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