Stewards Inc Common Stock

Stewards, Inc., a diversified financial platform spanning private credit, real assets, and technology-enabled financial infrastructure, announced it has received approval to list its common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market, with trading set to begin at market open on Thursday, September 10, 2026, under the existing ticker symbol "SWRD." The direct uplisting from the OTCID Market does not involve a concurrent public offering or issuance of new shares, and remains subject to the effectiveness of the Company's Form 8-A and customary listing conditions. CEO Shaun Quin called the move an important milestone reflecting progress in building the Company and positioning it for growth, while Chairman Glen Steward noted that Nasdaq broadens visibility and introduces Stewards to a wider investor community. Since 2020, the platform has originated more than $153 million in cumulative direct and syndicated funding across over 10,000 small businesses, and the Company continues to expand into income-producing real assets and technology initiatives.

Stewards Inc., a diversified financial platform, announced that Larry Botel, Jamie DeRevere, and Jake Tolkin of JOSS Realty will join the company, significantly strengthening its institutional real assets capabilities. The team, which has completed 32 acquisitions totaling approximately 3.4 million square feet and more than $1.2 billion in value since 2005, will contribute to Stewards Real Assets, the company's dedicated division. Chairman Glen Steward and CEO Shaun Quin highlighted the team's experience as a foundation for scaling the platform, which spans private credit, income-producing real assets, and technology-enabled financial infrastructure.