CASH 2018 Special Proxy Statement

MANAGEMENT OF THE COMBINED COMPANY FOLLOWING THE MERGER In addition to the other information contained in this joint proxy statement/prospectus, you should read and consider the disclosure and biographical information contained under the captions “Stock Ownership,” “Proposal 1: Election of Directors,” “Executive Officers,” “Executive Compensation and “Related Person Transactions” in the definitive proxy statement filed by Meta with the SEC on December 4, 2017, portions of which are incorporated by reference into this joint proxy statement/prospectus. You should also read and consider the other information contained in, and the other documents incorporated by reference in, this joint proxy statement/prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information” beginning on page 145. Directors In connection with the completion of the merger, Meta’s board of directors will consist of nine directors, including seven directors from Meta’s current board of directors and the following new directors: MICHAEL R. KRAMER Age: 75 Michael R. Kramer has been a member at the law firm Dickinson Wright, PLLC, legal counsel to Crestmark, since 2004. Prior to that, Mr. Kramer was a senior partner at Miro Weiner & Kramer from 1995 to 2004. He has been a lawyer since 1968, concentrating on corporate, real estate and banking and financial services matters. Mr. Kramer received a B.A. in Business from Miami University and a J.D. from Wayne State University Law School. Mr. Kramer previously served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees for Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Skills and Experience Meta’s board of directors believes that the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills that Mr. Kramer has developed providing legal representation to financial institutions will enable him to provide Meta’s board of directors with extensive expertise regarding the regulation, operations and management of Meta Financial Group, Inc. W. DAVID TULL Age: 69 W. David Tull founded Crestmark in 1996 and has served as Crestmark’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since Crestmark’s inception. Prior to founding Crestmark, Mr. Tull held positions as Executive Vice President and Treasurer of Michigan National Corporation, a $12 billion bank holding company. Mr. Tull received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Michigan and a banking certificate from the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking. Mr. Tull has served on a variety of civic and corporate boards of directors including the American Factoring Association, the International Factoring Association, The Crown Group, Michigan National Bank, Independence One Mutual Funds, Marquette Venture Capital Advisory Board, Detroit Historical Society and The Music Hall Center for Performing Arts. Mr. Tull currently serves on the Board of Trustees for Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan. Skills and Experience Meta’s board of directors believes that the experience, qualifications, attributes and skills that Mr. Tull has developed through his founding of, and leadership role within, Crestmark will enable him to provide Meta’s board of directors extensive management expertise and industry knowledge regarding Crestmark’s business. 141