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The Building Blocks podcast features financial services thought leaders sharing investment perspectives, market trends and economic insights. SS&C ALPS Advisors is an open architecture boutique investment manager offering portfolio building blocks, active insight, and an unwavering drive to guide clients to investment outcomes across sustainable income, thematic and alternative growth strategies. Please follow, share and subscribe.

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October 9, 202620 min

SS&C ALPS Advisors - Crossing the Themes - REIT

REITs, Real Estate Cycles & Active Management Opportunities In this episode of Crossing the Themes , host Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales and Strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, sits down with Nick Tenora, Portfolio Manager at GSI Capital and sub-advisor to the ALPS Active REIT ETF (Ticker: REIT), to discuss the current state of the REIT market, opportunities across real estate sectors, and the outlook for investors as the market enters the final quarter of 2026. Important Disclosures An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. This material must be preceded or accompanied by the prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemable. Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. All investments are subject to risks, including the loss of money and the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. Additional information regarding the risks of this investment is available in the prospectus. Ownership of real estate is subject to fluctuations in the value of underlying properties, the impact of economic conditions on real estate values, the strength of specific industries renting properties and defaults by borrowers or tenants. Real estate is a cyclical business, highly sensitive to general and local economic conditions and developments, and characterized by intense competition and periodic overbuilding. Credit and interest rate risk may affect real estate companies’ ability to borrow or lend money. The Fund will primarily invest in publicly traded common equity securities of US REITs. The Fund may also invest a portion of its assets in publicly traded common equity of US real estate operating companies (not structured as REITs), publicly traded preferred equity of US REITs and real estate operating companies, and cash and cash equivalents. The Fund is considered nondiversified and as a result may experience greater volatility than a diversified fund. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund. Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

August 27, 202620 min

SS&C ALPS Advisors - Crossing the Themes

On this episode of Crossing the Themes , Danny Schwab and Paul Baiocchi discuss the broadening of market leadership beyond mega-cap tech, the outlook for energy infrastructure, utilities, materials, and international equities, and portfolio strategies to diversify beyond concentrated growth exposure. Paul Baiocchi is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. Danny Schwab is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. Important Disclosures & Definitions An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other information, call 1-866-759-5679 or visit www.alpsfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Please note that product availability may vary by firm. Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemable. Shares of the Portfolios are only offered to participating insurance companies and their separate accounts to fund the benefits of variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies. Shares of the Portfolios also may be used as investment vehicles for qualified pension and retirement plans and certain registered and unregistered separate accounts. All investments are subject to risks, including the loss of money and the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. Additional information regarding the risks of an investment is available in the prospectus. Investments in securities of Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) involve risks that differ from an investment in common stock. MLPs are controlled by their general partners, which generally have conflicts of interest and limited fiduciary duties to the MLP, which may permit the general partner to favor its own interests over the MLPs. A portion of the benefits you are expected to derive from the Funds’ investment in MLPs depends largely on the MLPs being treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes. As a partnership, an MLP has no federal income tax liability at the entity level. Therefore, treatment of one or more MLPs as a corporation for federal income tax purposes could affect the Funds’ ability to meet their investment objectives and would reduce the amount of cash available to pay or distribute to you. Legislative, judicial, or administrative changes and differing interpretations, possibly on a retroactive basis, could negatively impact the value of an investment in MLPs and therefore the value of your investment in the Funds. The Funds invest primarily in a particular sector and could experience greater volatility than a fund investing in a broader range of industries. The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF may be subject to risks relating to its investment in Canadian securities. Because the Fund will invest in securities denominated in foreign currencies and the income received by the Fund will generally be in foreign currency, changes in currency exchange rates may negatively impact the Fund’s return. Investments in the energy infrastructure sector are subject to: reduced volumes of natural gas or other energy commodities available for transporting, processing or storing; changes in the regulatory environment; extreme weather and; rising interest rates which could result in a higher cost of capital and drive investors into other investment opportunities. The Funds employ a “passive management” - or indexing - investment approach and seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the performance of their underlying index. Unlike many investment companies, the Funds are not “actively” managed. Therefore, they would not necessarily sell or buy a security unless that security is removed from or added to their underlying index, respectively. There are specific risks associated with international investing, such as currency fluctuations, foreign taxation, differences in financial reporting practices and rapid changes in political and economic conditions ALPS Advisors, Inc., registered investment adviser with the SEC, is the investment adviser to the Funds. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. are affiliated. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Funds. Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

January 5, 202614 min

SS&C ALPS Advisors Partner Focus: Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (BBH)

Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales and Strategy for SS&C ALPS Advisors, catches up with with Greg Steier, Portfolio Manager of the ALPS Intermediate Municipal Bond ETF (MNBD). Paul Baiocchi is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other information, call 1-866-759-5679 or visit www.alpsfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemable. Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and investment returns and principal value of the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. Call 1-866-759-5679 or visit www.alpsfunds.com/exchange-traded-funds/mnbd for current month end performance. All investments are subject to risks, including the loss of money and the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. Additional information regarding the risks of this investment is available in the prospectus. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses. The Fund invests principally in municipal securities. The value of municipal securities may be affected by uncertainties in the municipal market related to legislation or litigation involving the taxation of municipal securities or the rights of municipal securities holders in the event of a default or bankruptcy. If a security’s structure fails to function as intended, the security could become taxable or decline in value. Additionally, issuers of municipal obligations may not be able to make timely payments because of general economic downturns or increased governmental costs. The Fund will not invest 25% or more of its total assets in any one municipal revenue sector relating to bonds backed by revenues from similar types of projects (such as those relating to higher education, healthcare, housing, airports or utilities) or with other similar economic, business, or political characteristics. However, as the Fund’s exposure to such similar projects increases, the Fund will also become more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments relevant to these projects. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (through a separately identifiable department), registered investment advisers with the SEC, are the investment adviser and subadviser to the Fund, respectively. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund. Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

November 14, 202526 min

SS&C ALPS Advisors Partner Focus: CoreCommodity Management, LLC.

Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales and Strategy for SS&C ALPS Advisors, catches up with Doug Daly, CFA, Managing Director and Nelson Louie, Senior Managing Director with CoreCommodity Management, LLC. and Portfolio Managers of the ALPS | CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (CCNR). Paul Baiocchi is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other information, call 1-866-759-5679 or visit www.alpsfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemable. Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. All investments are subject to risks, including the loss of money and the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. Additional information regarding the risks of this investment is available in the prospectus. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses. The Fund’s investments in securities of natural resource companies involve risks. The market value of securities of natural resource companies may be affected by numerous factors, including changes in overall market movements; economic, geographical or financial events; events occurring in nature; inflationary pressures; and domestic and international politics. Because the Fund invests significantly in natural resource companies, there is the risk that the Fund will perform poorly during a downturn in the natural resource sector. Certain natural resources may be produced in a limited number of countries and may be controlled by a small number of producers. As a result, political, economic and supply related events in such countries could have a disproportionate impact on the prices of such natural resources and the value of securities of companies involved in such natural resource. Another principal risk of investing in the Fund is equity risk, which is the risk that the value of the securities held by the Fund will fall due to general market and economic conditions, perceptions regarding the industries in which the issuers of securities held by the Fund participate or factors relating to specific companies in which the Fund invests. The Fund’s investments in non-US issuers may be even more volatile and may present more risks than investments in US issuers. Equity investments in natural resources-related companies may not move in the same direction and to the same extent as the underlying natural resources. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and CoreCommodity Management, LLC, registered investment advisers with the SEC, are the investment adviser and sub-adviser to the Fund, respectively. ALPS Advisors, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with CoreCommodity Management, LLC. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund. Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

October 21, 202515 min

SS&C ALPS Advisors Partner Focus: Level Four Capital Management

Paul Baiocchi, Head of Fund Sales and Strategy for SS&C ALPS Advisors, catches up with Lal E. Echterhoff, CFA, Chief Investment Officer for Level Four Capital Management and Sr. Portfolio Manager of the Level Four Large Cap Growth Active ETF (LGRO). Paul Baiocchi is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other information, call 1-866-759-5679 or visit www.alpsfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemable. Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. All investments are subject to risks, including the loss of money and the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. Additional information regarding the risks of this investment is available in the prospectus. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses. Bloomberg US 1000 Growth Index: provides exposure to companies with superior growth factor scores based on their earnings yield, valuation, dividend yield and growth. Section 351 Exchange for a Separately Managed Account (SMA): a tax-deferred conversion where assets from an SMA are transferred into a newly created Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) without triggering immediate capital gains tax. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and Level Four Capital Management, LLC, registered investment advisers with the SEC, are the investment adviser and sub-adviser to the Fund, respectively. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with Level Four Capital Management, LLC. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund. Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

March 27, 202413 min

Exploring the 2024 REITs Landscape with Nick Tannura, GSI Capital Advisors

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other information, call 1-866-759-5679 or visit www.alpsfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemable. Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. All investments are subject to risks, including the loss of money and the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. Additional information regarding the risks of this investment is available in the prospectus. Effective 8/22/2023, the Fund will no longer operate as a semi-transparent actively-managed ETF and will instead operate as a traditional, fully transparent actively managed ETF in reliance on Rule 6c-11 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses. Ownership of real estate is subject to fluctuations in the value of underlying properties, the impact of economic conditions on real estate values, the strength of specific industries renting properties and defaults by borrowers or tenants. Real estate is a cyclical business, highly sensitive to general and local economic conditions and developments and characterized by intense competition and periodic overbuilding. Credit and interest rate risk may affect real estate companies’ ability to borrow or lend money. The Fund will primarily invest in publicly traded common equity securities of US REITs. The Fund may also invest a portion of its assets in publicly traded common equity of US real estate operating companies (not structured as REITs), publicly traded preferred equity of US REITs and real estate operating companies, and cash and cash equivalents. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT): companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Listed REITs have characteristics of both the income potential of bonds and growth potential of stocks. Karl Zeller is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. Source: Morningstar, as of 2/29/2024. Morningstar US Fund Real Estate Category, includes 226 funds for the period 3/1/2021 - 2/29/2024. The Funds ranking is based on total return (including fee waivers and expense reimbursements) during the specified period. Mutual Fund Peer Group: 198 funds ETF Peer Group: 26 fund ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and GSI Capital Advisors, LLC is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with GSI Capital Advisors, LLC. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund. Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

March 20, 202410 min

Avoiding the Crowds - Extra Yield Without Extra Credit Risk

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other information, call 1-866-759-5679 or visit www.alpsfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Shares are not individually redeemable. Investors buy and sell shares on a secondary market. Only market makers or “authorized participants” may trade directly with the Fund, typically in blocks of 5,000, 25,000 or 50,000 shares. Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. All investments are subject to risks, including the loss of money and the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. Additional information regarding the risks of this investment is available in the prospectus. The Fund invests principally in municipal securities. The value of municipal securities may be affected by uncertainties in the municipal market related to legislation or litigation involving the taxation of municipal securities or the rights of municipal securities holders in the event of a default or bankruptcy. If a security’s structure fails to function as intended, the security could become taxable or decline in value. Additionally, issuers of municipal obligations may not be able to make timely payments because of general economic downturns or increased governmental costs. The Fund will not invest 25% or more of its total assets in any one municipal revenue sector relating to bonds backed by revenues from similar types of projects (such as those relating to higher education, healthcare, housing, airports or utilities) or with other similar economic, business, or political characteristics. However, as the Fund’s exposure to such similar projects increases, the Fund will also become more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments relevant to these projects. Rob McClure is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund. Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

February 20, 202411 min

Avoiding the Crowds - Revenue Bonds

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other information, call 1-866-759-5679 or visit www.alpsfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Shares are not individually redeemable. Investors buy and sell shares on a secondary market. Only market makers or “authorized participants” may trade directly with the Fund, typically in blocks of 5,000, 25,000 or 50,000 shares. Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. All investments are subject to risks, including the loss of money and the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. Additional information regarding the risks of this investment is available in the prospectus. The Fund invests principally in municipal securities. The value of municipal securities may be affected by uncertainties in the municipal market related to legislation or litigation involving the taxation of municipal securities or the rights of municipal securities holders in the event of a default or bankruptcy. If a security’s structure fails to function as intended, the security could become taxable or decline in value. Additionally, issuers of municipal obligations may not be able to make timely payments because of general economic downturns or increased governmental costs. The Fund will not invest 25% or more of its total assets in any one municipal revenue sector relating to bonds backed by revenues from similar types of projects (such as those relating to higher education, healthcare, housing, airports or utilities) or with other similar economic, business, or political characteristics. However, as the Fund’s exposure to such similar projects increases, the Fund will also become more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments relevant to these projects. Rob McClure is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund. Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

January 31, 20244 min

Navigating the 2024 REITs Landscape with Nick Tannura, GSI Capital Advisors

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other information, call 1-866-759-5679 or visit www.alpsfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Shares of ETFs are bought and sold at market price (not NAV) and are not individually redeemable. Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. All investments are subject to risks, including the loss of money and the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. Additional information regarding the risks of this investment is available in the prospectus. Effective 8/22/2023, the Fund will no longer operate as a semi-transparent actively-managed ETF and will instead operate as a traditional, fully transparent actively managed ETF in reliance on Rule 6c-11 under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses. Ownership of real estate is subject to fluctuations in the value of underlying properties, the impact of economic conditions on real estate values, the strength of specific industries renting properties and defaults by borrowers or tenants. Real estate is a cyclical business, highly sensitive to general and local economic conditions and developments and characterized by intense competition and periodic overbuilding. Credit and interest rate risk may affect real estate companies’ ability to borrow or lend money. The Fund will primarily invest in publicly traded common equity securities of US REITs. The Fund may also invest a portion of its assets in publicly traded common equity of US real estate operating companies (not structured as REITs), publicly traded preferred equity of US REITs and real estate operating companies, and cash and cash equivalents. Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT): companies that own or finance income-producing real estate across a range of property sectors. Listed REITs have characteristics of both the income potential of bonds and growth potential of stocks. Karl Zeller is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and GSI Capital Advisors, LLC is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with GSI Capital Advisors, LLC. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund. Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

December 18, 202311 min

Avoiding the Crowds - General Obligation Bonds with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.

An investor should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus containing this and other information, call 1-866-759-5679 or visit www.alpsfunds.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Shares are not individually redeemable. Investors buy and sell shares on a secondary market. Only market makers or “authorized participants” may trade directly with the Fund, typically in blocks of 5,000, 25,000 or 50,000 shares. Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be higher or lower than performance quoted. All investments are subject to risks, including the loss of money and the possible loss of the entire principal amount invested. Additional information regarding the risks of this investment is available in the prospectus. The Fund invests principally in municipal securities. The value of municipal securities may be affected by uncertainties in the municipal market related to legislation or litigation involving the taxation of municipal securities or the rights of municipal securities holders in the event of a default or bankruptcy. If a security’s structure fails to function as intended, the security could become taxable or decline in value. Additionally, issuers of municipal obligations may not be able to make timely payments because of general economic downturns or increased governmental costs. The Fund will not invest 25% or more of its total assets in any one municipal revenue sector relating to bonds backed by revenues from similar types of projects (such as those relating to higher education, healthcare, housing, airports or utilities) or with other similar economic, business, or political characteristics. However, as the Fund’s exposure to such similar projects increases, the Fund will also become more sensitive to adverse economic, business or political developments relevant to these projects. Rob McClure is a Registered Representative of ALPS Distributors, Inc. ALPS Advisors, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. is the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. ALPS Advisors, Inc., ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc., affiliated entities, are unaffiliated with Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc. is the distributor for the Fund. Not FDIC Insured • No Bank Guarantee • May Lose Value

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