Strive Asset Management (ASST) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for April 27, 2026, will be held virtually, allowing shareholders to participate online and vote electronically or by other provided methods.

• Only one proposal is up for vote: ratification of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

• The record date for voting eligibility is March 6, 2026, with 66,777,785 shares of Common Stock outstanding.

• A one-for-twenty reverse stock split was effected on February 6, 2026, to maintain Nasdaq listing.

• Corporate actions regarding director elections and the 2026 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan were approved by written consent and became effective February 5, 2026.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Shareholders are asked to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent auditor for 2026; no other proposals are scheduled.

• Board unanimously recommends a vote FOR the ratification of KPMG LLP.

• Deadlines and procedures for submitting shareholder proposals for the 2027 annual meeting are detailed, including universal proxy notice requirements.

Audit committee and external auditor matters

• KPMG LLP appointed as independent auditor following the Asset Entities Merger in September 2025, replacing WWC, P.C.

• No disagreements or reportable events occurred with the previous auditor, WWC, P.C.

• Audit committee reviewed and approved all audit and non-audit fees, ensuring auditor independence.

• Audit committee recommended inclusion of audited financials in the 2025 Annual Report.

• Audit committee pre-approves all audit and non-audit services and fees, with no delegation to management.