CHART 22 | 35 ANTICIPATED CHANGE IN ANNUAL GROSS SALES, 2024 VS. 2023, SHARE (%) The sales outlook seems positive with 75% of advi- sors saying that their business will grow in the coming year. Four out of every 10 advisors feel that their business will grow 20% or more compared to this year. However, 24% of advisors have expressed a more cautious outlook perhaps keeping in mind that the coming year will be an election year and the concerns surrounding the U.S. economy. 8 ADVISOR PROFILE 8 https://www.cnbc.com/2023/11/06/2024-presidential-poll-grim-economic-outlook-among-voters-gives-trump-an-advantage.html 6% 12% 23% 35% 19% 5% More than 100% Up 51-100% Up 21-50% Up 1-20% No change/Unsure Down 1-20%