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<name>Apex Clearing</name>
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<ns0:street1>350 N St. Paul St</ns0:street1>
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<ns0:city>Dallas</ns0:city>
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<approxSaleDate>05/19/2026</approxSaleDate>
<securitiesExchangeName>NYSE</securitiesExchangeName>
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<acquiredDate>05/19/2026</acquiredDate>
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<saleDate>05/11/2026</saleDate>
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<noticeDate>05/19/2026</noticeDate>
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