Dear Colleague, Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to working with you in 2019.

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2 Dear Colleague, Thank you for your interest in learning about STA and our 2019 sponsorship opportunities. The financial services industry faces a wide range of changes due to numerous regulatory and legislative agendas. In 2018, more than eighty (80) firms sponsored STA because they viewed us as a valuable educational resource for understanding the most relevant issues in Washington DC, and as a unique channel to increase their firm's brand awareness within this industry through STA News and our annual Market Structure Conference. As you review the information below, keep in mind that many of the opportunities, like representation on select STA Advisory Committees, are for the full 2019 calendar year, so early commitment maximizes visibility and benefits. Educational Resource STA Advisory Committees Firms who sponsor at the Gold level and above can appoint a representative on select STA Advisory Committees and as such, receive regular reports on market structure issues, congressional updates and other timely communications that enable them to remain informed on matters that impact their business. Committee members also have visibility into drafts of STA comment letters, and talking points used in meetings with the SEC, FINRA and on Capitol Hill. Brand Awareness STA News More than 25,000 individuals subscribe to STA News and receive monthly newsletters, articles of interest, and notices on educational and networking events. STA News provides unique branding opportunities for firms looking to increase visibility. Brand Awareness Annual Market Structure Conference STA will return to the JW Marriott Washington DC, October 2-4, for its 2019 Market Structure Conference. This location offers the ideal setting for firms and individuals alike to communicate and strengthen ties with peers, key regulators and legislators. We witnessed record attendance in 2018, with just over 700 attendees across 259 firms (see 2018 Conference attendees here) and our 2019 event will be organized under the same guiding principles: best content; best networking and best value. STA provides scores of opportunities for firms to increase brand awareness among industry leaders and decision makers. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to working with you in 2019.

3 Triple Diamond $30,000 Please contact STA directly for more information. Double Diamond - $22,500 Please contact STA directly for more information. Diamond $17,500 Firm representation on STA Market Structure Advisory Committee and/or Listed Options Committee Three (3) complimentary conference registrations (minimum $3,285 value) Onsite branding towards sponsorship level (see Daily Events & General Sponsorship Opportunities) Prominent placement of logo with URL link on STA conference webpage, app and onsite signage Prominent placement on STA conference campaigns sent to more than 25,000 subscribers Early access to conference registration list Gold $10,000 Firm representation on STA Market Structure Advisory Committee and/or Listed Options Committee Two (2) complimentary conference registrations (minimum $2,190 value) Onsite branding towards sponsorship level (see Daily Events & General Sponsorship Opportunities) Prominent placement of logo with URL link on STA conference webpage, app and onsite signage Prominent placement on STA conference campaigns sent to more than 25,000 subscribers Access to conference registration list (no sooner than 2 weeks prior to conference) Silver $5,500 One (1) complimentary conference registration (minimum $1,095 value) Prominent placement of logo with URL link on STA conference webpage, app and onsite signage Prominent placement on STA conference campaigns sent to more than 25,000 subscribers Access to conference registration list (no sooner than 2 weeks prior to conference)

4 Daily Events (Available to Gold Sponsors and above) To reserve a sponsorship, or for more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact: Dawn Combs at dawn@securitytraders.org or the STA Office at Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Registration Desk Welcome ($5,000) 1 Available Signage at the satellite registration desk featuring beverages and snacks. Wednesday, October 2, 2019 Welcome Lunch ($12,500) 1 Available Signage and dessert napkins with company logo will be displayed in buffet area. Opening Day Update ($12,500) 1 Available Company logo along with important conference updates and information, distributed to all attendees. Afternoon Snack Break ($5,000) 1 Available Signage and napkins with company logo will be displayed on coffee stations. Opening Cocktail Reception ($17,500) 1 Available Signage and cocktail napkins with company logo will be displayed. Thursday, October 3, 2019 Breakfast ($10,000) 1 Available Signage with company logo and table tents will be displayed. Morning & Afternoon Snack Breaks ($10,000) 1 Available Signage and napkins with company logo will be displayed on coffee stations. Networking Lunch ($12,500) 1 Available Signage and dessert napkins with company logo will be displayed in buffet area. Cocktail Reception ($17,500) 1 Available Signage and cocktail napkins with company logo will be displayed.

5 Friday, October 4, 2019 Guided Run/Walk around the DC National Mall ($5,000) 1 Available Exclusive sponsor of this attendee event. Firm will be promoted prior to conference via , and onsite via signage and branded item with company logo. Breakfast ($10,000) 1 Available Signage with company logo and table tents will be displayed. Morning Snack Break ($5,000) 1 Available Signage and napkins with company logo will be displayed on coffee stations. General Sponsorship Opportunities Room Keys ($17,500) 1 Available SOLD Company logo or artwork will be imprinted on hotel room keys, distributed to all JW Marriott conference guests. Conference App ($12,500) 1 Available ON HOLD Exclusive sponsor of the conference app. Includes notification and postcard to all registered attendees plus up to three (3) push notifications (messaging provided by Sponsor). Conference Connection Newsletter ($12,500) 1 Available Newsletter featuring company logo and ad, distributed to all conference attendees at registration. White House Gift Shop Raffle ($12,500) 1 Available During General Session on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, sponsor to announce winners of commemorative gifts from The White House Gift Shop. Company logo projected on screen during raffles. Customized Room Drop ($17,500) 1 Available STA to create customized sponsor room drop for guests of the JW Marriott Washington DC. STA to provide branded items to align with sponsor messaging. Contact STA to discuss a customized room drop. Water Station Sponsor ($10,000) 1 Available SOLD Water stations with signage and napkins for all three days of the conference. General Session Pens ($10,000/day) 3 Available Pen to feature company logo, placed in General Session each day.

6 General Session Notepads ($10,000/day) 3 Available Notepad to feature company logo, placed in General Session each day. General Session Coasters ($10,000/day) 3 Available Coaster to feature company logo/ad, placed in General Session each day. General Session Chair Drop ($10,000/day) 3 Available 2 Available Drop marketing materials or a logo promotion item during General Session each day. General Session Mints ($10,000/day) 3 Available Mints to feature company logo, placed in General Session each day. Room Drop ($5,000) 6 Available 4 Available Opportunity to drop marketing materials and/or a logo promotion item in each attendee guest room at the JW Marriott Washington DC. Sponsor to provide branded items. Registration Bag Insert ($5,000) 10 Available Drop marketing materials or a logo promotion item in the registration bag, distributed to conference attendees at registration. Size restrictions may apply; sponsors assume costs on all materials and shipping Conference Registration Pricing Registration Type Price STA Member $1,095 STA Non-Member $1,595 STA Non-Member Sponsoring Firm $1,295 Buy-Side/Retail Order Routing* FREE SRO & FINRA Employees $395 Government Employees & Regulators $295 Guest (Non-Industry Spouse/Guest) $300 On-Site Registration $1,800 *Limit one (1) per firm. Buy-Side must be RIA. First 50 to register.