Siebert Financial (SIEB) Proxy filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting set for November 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET as a fully virtual webcast; record date September 21, 2026.

• Shareholders will elect seven directors and vote on ratifying Crowe LLP as independent auditor for FY2026.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Seven director nominees are elected by plurality; the board recommends FOR each nominee.

• Crowe ratification requires a majority of votes cast for or against; abstentions have no effect, and the board recommends FOR.

• Rule 14a-8 proposals for the 2027 annual meeting are due June 8, 2027; notices supporting dissident nominees under universal proxy rules are due September 19, 2027.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Gloria E. Gebbia resigned September 22, 2026, to focus on public relations and philanthropy; John M. Gebbia joined the board the same day to fill the vacancy.

• John J. Gebbia, Andrew H. Reich and John M. Gebbia are not independent under Nasdaq standards; the other four nominees are independent.

• A standalone Nominating Committee was formed September 22, 2026, with Zabatta, Cuttita and Solimene as members, to oversee nominations, board evaluation and succession planning.

• The board combines the chair and CEO roles and has no lead independent director; it held 14 special meetings in 2025, and each incumbent attended at least 75% of board and committee meetings.