Abacus Finance Group Announces theHiring of Tori Simon as an Analyst andThe Launch of a Newly Designed Website

New York, NY, March 24, 2026 – Abacus Finance Group, LLC, a leading provider of cash flow-based senior debt for sponsor-led investments in lower middle-market companies, today announced that Tori Simon has joined the firm as an Analyst. The firm also unveiled a newly redesigned website that provides a clear and accessible overview of its Total Partnership Approach™.

As a member of the investment team, Ms. Simon will be involved in structuring, underwriting, executing, monitoring, and valuing investments. She previously served as an Analyst on Macquarie Group’s Principal Investing Team and began her career at J.P. Morgan as a Credit Analyst. Ms. Simon holds a B.A. in Economics from Kenyon College.

“Our team’s experience continues to deepen with hires like Tori Simon, positioning us better than ever to deliver swift, efficient service to our sponsors,” said Tim Clifford, CEO and Founding Partner of Abacus. “These capabilities are highlighted in our new website, which outlines key milestones in the firm’s growth, from our founding in 2011 by myself and President Sean McKeever, to surpassing $1 billion in direct lending originations within five years, and growing to more than $3.9 billion in financings today, along with the recent formation of multiple SMAs with institutional asset managers.”

 “The new website also highlights the five core tenets that define our approach to helping private equity sponsors achieve their goals through flexible, experience-driven credit solutions,” added Mr. Clifford. “In short, it captures the key reasons Why Clients Count on Us™ – and why they continue to partner with us.”

About Abacus Finance Group, LLC

Abacus Finance Group, LLC (including its subsidiaries and affiliates, together “Abacus”) is a leading asset management firm specializing in private credit solutions to the lower middle market. Since Abacus’s inception in 2011, it has closed over $3.5 billion in financings. The firm targets private debt financing opportunities of up to $60 million and finances companies with EBITDA between $2 million and $15 million. The firm is headquartered in New York City and maintains a second office in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Abacus is an affiliate of New York Private Bank & Trust, which was founded in 1850. Abacus Finance is located at 22 Vanderbilt Avenue, Suite 6H, New York, NY 10017. All inquiries and new investment opportunities should be directed to Tim Clifford at 212-850-462 or cliffordt@abacusfinance.com. Please visit abacusfinance.com for more information.

Total Partnership Approach™ (TPA), a registered trademark of Abacus Finance, LLC, brings together cash-flow financing expertise, deep industry knowledge, a turnaround time of under 72 hours, and exceptional client service over the lifecycle of each investment – all in all, a comprehensive methodology that reflects our emphasis on growing relationships rather than just focusing on the number of transactions. We encourage sponsors to Count on Us™ because of the deep partnerships we forge by going well above and beyond what they traditionally have come to expect. We don’t believe in the phrase “good enough” – we push ourselves to create custom financing solutions specifically tailored for each transaction.