Notice of formation of Preferred

Associate

Partners, LLC (the “LLC”). Articles of

Organization filed with the Secretary of State of New York (SSNY) on January 21, 2026.

Office location: Cattaraugus County, New York. SSNY has been designated as agent of

the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of any

process to the LLC at PO Box 928, Ellicottville, New York 14731. The LLC

registered

agent is Patricia Pohlig Dickman 23A Fillmore Dr.

Ellicottville, NY 14731. The

purpose of the limited liability company is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which limited liability companies may be organized under the Limited Liability Company Law of New York.