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Meredith S. Weil, Board member and CFO, retiring effective January 2027 after nearly 30 years with Third Federal.

James E. LaRocca, 42, joins as Vice President and Finance and Accounting Officer of Third Federal on June 29, 2026.

LaRocca anticipated to succeed Weil as Company CFO upon her retirement.

LaRocca previously Executive Vice President and CFO at Westfield Bank, acquired by First Financial Bancorp in November 2025.

LaRocca is Ohio-licensed CPA with BA and MBA from Baldwin-Wallace University; no familial ties or disclosable transactions with Company.

New hire entitled to benefits consistent with comparable roles.

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The departure of long-tenured CFO Meredith S. Weil, who has served Third Federal since 1999 including as COO from 2012-2023 and Board member since 2014, represents a significant leadership transition for TFS Financial Corporation. Chairman and CEO Marc A. Stefanski highlighted her fundamental impact over nearly 30 years, particularly in management roles touching all parts of the company and upholding core values. Her retirement in January 2027 provides time for transition. Successor James E. LaRocca brings relevant experience as former EVP and CFO of Westfield Bank since 2010, following a Senior Auditor role at Ernst & Young, ensuring continuity in finance leadership without conflicts of interest.

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