FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV33739Q408US33739Q408208/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: James A. BowenDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER1820FOR182FORS000090927 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV33739Q408US33739Q408208/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Thomas J. DriscollDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER1820FOR182FORS000090927 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV33739Q408US33739Q408208/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Richard E. EricksonDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER1820FOR182FORS000090927 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV33739Q408US33739Q408208/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Thomas R. KadlecDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER1820FOR182FORS000090927 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV33739Q408US33739Q408208/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Denise M. KeefeDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER1820FOR182FORS000090927 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV33739Q408US33739Q408208/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Robert F. KeithDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER1820FOR182FORS000090927 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV33739Q408US33739Q408208/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Niel B. NielsonDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER1820FOR182FORS000090927 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND IV33739Q408US33739Q408208/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Bronwyn WrightDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER1820FOR182FORS000090927 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Deirdre P. ConnellyDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Ellen G. CooperDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. William H. CunninghamDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Reginald E. DavisDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Eric G. JohnsonDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Gary C. KellyDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. M. Leanne LachmanDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Dale LeFebvreDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. James MorrisDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Owen RyanDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.AUDIT-RELATEDISSUER00S000090927 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The approval of an advisory resolution on the compensation of our named executive officers.SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTESISSUER00S000090927 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026Shareholder proposal to amend our governing documents to provide for an independent chairman of the board.CORPORATE GOVERNANCESECURITY HOLDER00S000090927 NUVEEN AMT FREE QUALITY MUNI INC FD670657105US670657105508/14/2025DIRECTOR: Michael A. ForresterDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER3410FOR341FORS000090927 NUVEEN AMT FREE QUALITY MUNI INC FD670657105US670657105508/14/2025DIRECTOR: Thomas J. KennyDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER3410FOR341FORS000090927 NUVEEN AMT FREE QUALITY MUNI INC FD670657105US670657105508/14/2025DIRECTOR: Robert L. YoungDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER3410FOR341FORS000090927 NUVEEN QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND67066V101US67066V101708/14/2025DIRECTOR: Michael A. ForresterDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER3330FOR333FORS000090927 NUVEEN QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND67066V101US67066V101708/14/2025DIRECTOR: Thomas J. KennyDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER3330FOR333FORS000090927 NUVEEN QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND67066V101US67066V101708/14/2025DIRECTOR: Robert L. YoungDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER3330FOR333FORS000090927 PIMCO MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II72200W106US72200W106212/15/2025Election of Trustees Kathleen A. McCartneyDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 PIMCO MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II72200W106US72200W106212/15/2025Election of Trustees Mark MichelDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 VIRTUS FUNDS92838X706US92838X706606/01/2026Election of Trustee (Class II): George R. AylwardDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 VIRTUS FUNDS92838X706US92838X706606/01/2026Election of Trustee (Class II): Sarah E. CoganDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 VIRTUS FUNDS92838X706US92838X706606/01/2026Election of Trustee (Class III): R. Keith WaltonDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER00S000090927 VIRTUS FUNDS92838X706US92838X706606/01/2026To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.AUDIT-RELATEDISSUER00S000090927 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F805US33740F805907/14/2025To approve a new investment sub-advisory agreement among First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII, on behalf of the Fund, First Trust Advisors L.P., as investment advisor, and Smith Capital Investors, LLC, as investment sub-advisor.INVESTMENT COMPANY MATTERSISSUER1780016700FOR17800FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F805US33740F805907/14/2025To approve a ''manager of managers'' structure, whereby (i) the Fund's investment advisor and the Trust, subject to certain conditions, will be able to enter into and materially amend investment sub-advisory agreements for the Fund with approval by the Board of Trustees of the Trust but without obtaining shareholder approval; and (ii) the Fund will be permitted to disclose certain advisory and sub-advisory fee information, as applicable, on an aggregate basis.INVESTMENT COMPANY MATTERSISSUER1780016700FOR17800FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F888US33740F888507/14/2025To approve a new investment sub-advisory agreement among First Trust Exchange-Traded Fund VIII, on behalf of the Fund, First Trust Advisors L.P., as investment advisor, and Smith Capital Investors, LLC, as investment sub-advisor.INVESTMENT COMPANY MATTERSISSUER59900100FOR59900FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F888US33740F888507/14/2025To approve a ''manager of managers'' structure, whereby (i) the Fund's investment advisor and the Trust, subject to certain conditions, will be able to enter into and materially amend investment sub-advisory agreements for the Fund with approval by the Board of Trustees of the Trust but without obtaining shareholder approval; and (ii) the Fund will be permitted to disclose certain advisory and sub-advisory fee information, as applicable, on an aggregate basis.INVESTMENT COMPANY MATTERSISSUER59900100FOR59900FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F805US33740F805908/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: James A. BowenDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER345000FOR34500FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F805US33740F805908/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Thomas J. DriscollDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER345000FOR34500FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F805US33740F805908/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Richard E. EricksonDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER345000FOR34500FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F805US33740F805908/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Thomas R. KadlecDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER345000FOR34500FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F805US33740F805908/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Denise M. KeefeDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER345000FOR34500FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F805US33740F805908/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Robert F. KeithDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER345000FOR34500FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F805US33740F805908/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Niel B. NielsonDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER345000FOR34500FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F805US33740F805908/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Bronwyn WrightDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER345000FOR34500FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F888US33740F888508/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: James A. BowenDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER600000FOR60000FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F888US33740F888508/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Thomas J. DriscollDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER600000FOR60000FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F888US33740F888508/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Richard E. EricksonDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER600000FOR60000FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F888US33740F888508/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Thomas R. KadlecDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER600000FOR60000FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F888US33740F888508/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Denise M. KeefeDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER600000FOR60000FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F888US33740F888508/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Robert F. KeithDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER600000FOR60000FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F888US33740F888508/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Niel B. NielsonDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER600000FOR60000FOR1S000082975 FIRST TRUST EXCHANGE-TRADED FUND VIII33740F888US33740F888508/12/2025To elect or re-elect, as applicable, each of the eight Nominees listed below to the Board of Trustees of the Trust: Bronwyn WrightDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER600000FOR60000FOR1S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Deirdre P. ConnellyDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Ellen G. CooperDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. William H. CunninghamDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Reginald E. DavisDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Eric G. JohnsonDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Gary C. KellyDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. M. Leanne LachmanDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Dale LeFebvreDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. James MorrisDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Owen RyanDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.AUDIT-RELATEDISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026The approval of an advisory resolution on the compensation of our named executive officers.SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTESISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187885US534187885905/28/2026Shareholder proposal to amend our governing documents to provide for an independent chairman of the board.CORPORATE GOVERNANCESECURITY HOLDER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187BR9US534187BR9205/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Deirdre P. ConnellyDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187BR9US534187BR9205/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Ellen G. CooperDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187BR9US534187BR9205/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. William H. CunninghamDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187BR9US534187BR9205/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Reginald E. DavisDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187BR9US534187BR9205/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Eric G. JohnsonDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187BR9US534187BR9205/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Gary C. KellyDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187BR9US534187BR9205/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. M. Leanne LachmanDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187BR9US534187BR9205/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Dale LeFebvreDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187BR9US534187BR9205/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. James MorrisDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187BR9US534187BR9205/28/2026The election of ten directors for a one-year term expiring at the 2027 Annual Meeting. Owen RyanDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187BR9US534187BR9205/28/2026The ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026.AUDIT-RELATEDISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187BR9US534187BR9205/28/2026The approval of an advisory resolution on the compensation of our named executive officers.SECTION 14A SAY-ON-PAY VOTESISSUER001S000082975 LINCOLN NATIONAL CORPORATION534187BR9US534187BR9205/28/2026Shareholder proposal to amend our governing documents to provide for an independent chairman of the board.CORPORATE GOVERNANCESECURITY HOLDER001S000082975 NUVEEN AMT FREE QUALITY MUNI INC FD670657105US670657105508/14/2025DIRECTOR: Michael A. ForresterDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER7251220FOR725122FOR1S000082975 NUVEEN AMT FREE QUALITY MUNI INC FD670657105US670657105508/14/2025DIRECTOR: Thomas J. KennyDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER7251220FOR725122FOR1S000082975 NUVEEN AMT FREE QUALITY MUNI INC FD670657105US670657105508/14/2025DIRECTOR: Robert L. YoungDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER7251220FOR725122FOR1S000082975 NUVEEN QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND67066V101US67066V101708/14/2025DIRECTOR: Michael A. ForresterDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER62036083300FOR620360FOR1S000082975 NUVEEN QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND67066V101US67066V101708/14/2025DIRECTOR: Thomas J. KennyDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER62036083300FOR620360FOR1S000082975 NUVEEN QUALITY MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND67066V101US67066V101708/14/2025DIRECTOR: Robert L. YoungDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER62036083300FOR620360FOR1S000082975 PIMCO MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II72200W106US72200W106212/15/2025Election of Trustees Kathleen A. McCartneyDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 PIMCO MUNICIPAL INCOME FUND II72200W106US72200W106212/15/2025Election of Trustees Mark MichelDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 VIRTUS FUNDS92838U702US92838U702806/01/2026Election of Trustee (Class II): George R. AylwardDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 VIRTUS FUNDS92838U702US92838U702806/01/2026Election of Trustee (Class II): R. Keith WaltonDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 VIRTUS FUNDS92838U702US92838U702806/01/2026To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.AUDIT-RELATEDISSUER001S000082975 VIRTUS FUNDS92838X706US92838X706606/01/2026Election of Trustee (Class II): George R. AylwardDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 VIRTUS FUNDS92838X706US92838X706606/01/2026Election of Trustee (Class II): Sarah E. CoganDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 VIRTUS FUNDS92838X706US92838X706606/01/2026Election of Trustee (Class III): R. Keith WaltonDIRECTOR ELECTIONSISSUER001S000082975 VIRTUS FUNDS92838X706US92838X706606/01/2026To ratify the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Fund's independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2027.AUDIT-RELATEDISSUER001S000082975