Sifma Foundation for Investor Education Fie Inc.

THE SIFMA FOUNDATION FOSTERS KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE FINANCIAL MARKETS FOR INDIVIDUALS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)DRAWING ON THE SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE OF THE FINANCIAL INDUSTRY AND EDUCATORS, THE SIFMA FOUNDATION'S ACCLAIMED FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND TOOLS STRENGTHEN ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACROSS COMMUNITIES AND INCREASE INDIVIDUALS' AWARENESS OF AND ACCESS TO THE BENEFITS OF THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE. THE SIFMA FOUNDATION FILLS CRITICAL GAPS IN FINANCIAL EDUCATION FOR SCHOOLS, COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES; ADVANCES ECONOMIC EQUITY FOR YOUTH OF ALL BACKGROUNDS; AND PREPARES THE FUTURE WORKFORCE. THOUSANDS OF INDUSTRY EXPERTS VOLUNTEER EACH YEAR WITH SIFMA FOUNDATION PROGRAMS TO SHARE THEIR REAL-WORLD INSIGHTS ON PERSONAL FINANCE, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND FINANCIAL CAREERS.