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<issuerName>COMMUNITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM, INC.</issuerName>
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<ns0:street1>333 Butternut Drive</ns0:street1>
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<nameOfPersonForWhoseAccountTheSecuritiesAreToBeSold>ERIC STICKELS</nameOfPersonForWhoseAccountTheSecuritiesAreToBeSold>
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<name>APEX CLEARING</name>
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<ns0:street1>350 N ST. PAUL ST</ns0:street1>
<ns0:street2>SUITE 300</ns0:street2>
<ns0:city>DALLAS</ns0:city>
<ns0:stateOrCountry>TX</ns0:stateOrCountry>
<ns0:zipCode>75201</ns0:zipCode>
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<approxSaleDate>06/08/2026</approxSaleDate>
<securitiesExchangeName>NYSE</securitiesExchangeName>
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<acquiredDate>06/08/2026</acquiredDate>
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<noticeDate>06/08/2026</noticeDate>
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