Forge Appoints Financial Services Veteran Brian McDonald to Its Board of Directors

Forge Global Holdings, Inc. (“Forge,” or the “Company”) (NYSE: FRGE), a leading private market platform, announced today the appointment of Brian McDonald to its Board of Directors, as well as to its Audit Committee and Risk Committee.

Mr. McDonald brings to Forge decades of leadership experience in financial services, wealth management, and digital business. Most recently, he served as Managing Director, Head of Direct and Institutional Businesses at Morgan Stanley, where he helped build and lead Morgan Stanley at Work, one of the world's largest workplace financial platforms. Before that, he spent over 20 years at Charles Schwab, leading workplace and retail service functions, ultimately serving as Senior Vice President. His leadership has been instrumental in developing innovative financial solutions and advancing strategic initiatives within the industry.

“Brian’s deep understanding of financial technology, equity compensation, and digital business strategy makes him a valuable addition to our Board of Directors,” said Kelly Rodriques, CEO of Forge. “His rich experience at global financial institutions will be an asset to Forge as we continue to pursue profitable, technology-enabled growth and international expansion.”

In addition to his executive leadership roles, Mr. McDonald has been an advisor to companies focused on AI-driven investment platforms and digital transformation in wealth management. He is also an investor in the financial services and financial technology sectors, currently serving on the boards of two companies as an Executive in Residence at TIFIN, an AI platform for asset, wealth, and insurance services. Mr. McDonald holds a B.A. in Economics from Indiana University and an M.B.A. from Ball State Graduate School of Business.

“I am honored to join the board of Forge Global at such a pivotal time for the private market ecosystem,” said Mr. McDonald. “Forge has brought greater transparency, access, and efficiency to the private market. I look forward to working with the leadership team and my fellow board members to support the company's continued growth and innovation."

About Forge

Forge is a leading provider of marketplace infrastructure, data services and technology solutions for private market participants. Forge Securities LLC is a registered broker-dealer and a Member of FINRA that operates an alternative trading system.

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