AI: LOOK AT ME. Crypto: NO, LOOK AT ME. Bond market: I literally affect what you pay to borrow money. And right now? Things are getting interesting. battlebank.com/battle-bullet… @RealRickRule @ftrotter #BattleForBetterBanking #RickRule

They said “Future of Wealth.” We heard “Battle Bank should probably be there.” 👀 Naturally, we showed up. Good conversations, fresh ideas, and plenty to think about. @ftrotter @inliving #BattleForBetterBanking

“Sounds about right” is fine for oven temperatures. Your savings rate? Maybe know that one. battlebank.com/high-yield-ca… @ftrotter @RealRickRule #BattleForBetterBanking #RickRule

No boss. No cubicle. No corporate nonsense. No benefits department either. 👀 battlebank.com/videos/what-a… @ftrotter @RealRickRule #BattleForBetterBanking #Solo401k

Apparently, there’s a character limit on the internet. Rude. So we got microphones instead. The first episode of our quarterly podcast, Battlefront, is live. battlebank.com/videos/battle… @ftrotter @RealRickRule #BattleForBetterBanking #RickRule

It’s Friday. Go ahead. Clock out. Let your money make money. battlebank.com/high-yield-ca… #BattleForBetterBanking #RickRule @ftrotter @RealRickRule

Remember earning basically 0% on your cash? Good times. For the bank. Higher rates have made borrowing more expensive, but they've also provided an opportunity for savers. Frank Trotter breaks down what “higher for longer” could mean for your money in our next blog. Don’t miss it: battlebank.com/sign-up @ftrotter @RealRickRule #BattleForBetterBanking #RickRule

Respectfully, your bank could try harder. There. We said it. Two weeks until we say it in New Orleans. Come find us at Booth 306. @ftrotter #BattleForBetterBanking #NOIC2026

One year ago today, Battle Financial, Inc. acquired Stearns Bank Upsala, N.A. and renamed it Battle Bank, N.A. Today is our paper anniversary. Only 49 years until gold. Like any launch, the past year has been full: technology builds and refinements, a growing team, and most importantly, opening accounts for clients. Our national business plan went live on March 1, 2026, and the response has been gratifying. Members have shipped in metals, moved their personal and business checking to Battle, opened MELOCs™ to borrow against precious metals, diversified into foreign currencies, and taken control of their retirement accounts. The numbers speak for themselves: total assets have more than quadrupled in our first year. The key has been the Battle Bank team: experienced bankers who thrive on serving clients, work hard to protect the bank, and pushing to improve. In August, we finally got (almost) everyone together in person to toast the launch. Thank you to each and every Battle Banker. Thanks also to our shareholders. Your confidence in this team made it possible. And to our clients, many of whom call themselves members: welcome. We're battling for better banking, and we'd love to have you join the revolution. Learn more at battlebank.com. Onward and upward. @ftrotter @RealRickRule #BattleBank #BattleForBetterBanking Precious metals are not FDIC insured.  FDIC-insured deposits denominated in foreign currency do not protect against loss due to changes in market prices.

Not saying we're jealous of our neighbors... But nobody's ever described a savings account as beautiful. @ftrotter #BattleForBetterBanking

“Hypothetically speaking, how much gold is too much gold for a closet?” We have thoughts: battlebank.com/battle-bullet… @RealRickRule @ftrotter #BattleForBetterBanking #RickRule

Thanks for coming out, Upsala! We set out some snacks and hoped for the best. Turns out that's still a pretty solid strategy. Until next time. #BattleForBetterBanking #Community @ftrotter @RealRickRule

#Upsala, be honest. You saw "free snacks" and stopped scrolling. 👀​ ‌ Come grab a snack, say hello, and hang with the Battle Bank crew. #BattleForBetterBanking #RickRule #Community @ftrotter @RealRickRule

Could’ve been a Zoom. But Vegas has better lighting. Battle Bank hit the Stansberry Conference to talk big ideas, better banking and make “we’ve always done it this way” a little uncomfortable. #BattleForBetterBanking #StansberryConference @ftrotter

AI is getting pretty good at a lot of things. But when it comes to your money, “please hold while I get a representative” might still be the best sentence in banking. Know your place, robots. Where do you still want an actual person? #BattleForBetterBanking #RickRule @ftrotter

You can keep your gold and access liquidity? Look at us, finding healthy ways to avoid separation. Meet MELOC: battlebank.com/product/preci… #BattleForBetterBanking #RickRule @RealRickRule @ftrotter

3 bed. 2 bath. 1,900 sq. ft. “Ample gold storage.” Okay, now we’re interested. Until then, we’re breaking down where people actually keep their gold. Battle Bulletin: battlebank.com/battle-bullet… #BattleForBetterBanking #RickRule @RealRickRule @ftrotter

Go ahead. Be a control freak. At least about your inbox. News. Financial perspectives. Product updates. Events. Offers. Choose wisely. Or wildly. It’s your inbox. battlebank.com/sign-up/ #BattleForBetterBanking @ftrotter @RealRickRule