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Arrow Financial Corporation

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ANNUAL REVIEW
2024

It has been a year of remarkable strides 
and transformative growth for our 
company. Our unwavering commitment 
to serving our shareholders, customers 
and communities has been the 
driving force behind our success.
David S. DeMarco
President and CEO
The information in this document may contain statements based on management’s beliefs, assumptions, expectations, 
estimates and projections about the future. Such "forward-looking statements," as defined in Section 21E of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, involve a degree of uncertainty and attendant risk. Actual outcomes 
and results may differ, explicitly or by implication. We are not obliged to revise or update these statements to reflect 
unanticipated events. In conjunction with Arrow’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 
(the 2024 Form 10-K) and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Arrow Stakeholders:
As we reflect on 2024, I’m proud to share the 
remarkable strides we’ve made together. This 
past year was transformational for our company, 
marked by significant achievements that have 
strengthened our foundation and brightened 
our future. 
A landmark moment was the unification of our two 
subsidiary banks, Glens Falls National Bank and 
Trust Company and Saratoga National Bank and 
Trust Company, under the unified brand Arrow 
Bank National Association™, or Arrow Bank™. 
This strategic unification simplifies the bank’s 
brand identity, strengthens our market presence 
and positions the bank for future growth while 
maintaining the same local, personalized service 
that’s been our hallmark. Behind Arrow Bank’s new 
name are the same great people and the same 
trusted services our customers have come to 
know and expect. The leadership team will remain 
unchanged, ensuring stability and continuity. 
Our growth trajectory continued with the acqui-
sition of a new bank branch in Whitehall, New 
York, and the assets of a local insurance agency 
under our subsidiary, Upstate Agency, LLC. These 
expansions widen our service area, enhance our 
offerings and provide more value for our share-
holders. 
Our reported 2024 net income of $29.7 million, 
a slight decrease from $30.1 million in 2023, 
and earnings per share of $1.77, consistant 
with the prior year, tell only part of the story. 
In 2024, we achieved mid-single digit loan 
growth, enhanced our net interest margin and 
took a proactive approach to balance sheet 
management. We continued enhancing share-
holder value through share repurchases and 
an increased quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 
per share. We were named to the prestigious 
Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars: Class of 2024 list, and 
before unification, our subsidiary banks continued 
their legacy of financial strength by maintaining 
our 5-Star “Exceptional Performance” ratings 
from Bauer Financial for the 70th and 62nd consec-
utive quarters. 
We notably appointed longtime board member 
Tenée R. Casaccio as our new Board Chair, making 
her our first female Board Chair. Additionally, we 
expanded the expertise of our Board of Directors 
by welcoming four new members: James M. 
Dawsey, Dr. Kristine D. Duffy, Philip Morris and 
Daniel J. White. Their local knowledge and profes-
sional experience will be invaluable as we navi-
gate future opportunities.
Our long-standing commitment to giving back 
to our communities continued in 2024. As noted 
toward the end of this review, we demonstrated 
an impressive commitment to our communi-
ties through financial contributions and volun-
teer efforts. Our company and team members 
donated $776,000, supporting 605 community 
organizations across our eight-county service 
area. Our volunteer efforts expanded with 261 
volunteers logging an impressive 11,902 hours 
of service, both reflecting a 5 percent increase 
from 2023. 
None of these accomplishments would have 
been possible without the knowledge, passion 
and dedication of our exceptional team. Their 
unwavering commitment to our mission has been 
the driving force behind our continued success. 
To our shareholders, thank you for your invest-
ment in Arrow Financial Corporation. As we move 
forward, we will build on this year’s momentum, 
striving for excellence in all we do. 
David S. DeMarco 
President and CEO

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SOLID RESULTS 
This year, we delivered steady financial 
performance while making strategic moves 
to position ourselves for future success. 
With net income of $29.7 million and 
earnings per share of $1.77, we maintained 
strength despite a challenging interest rate 
environment. We grew loans by mid-single 
digits, expanded our net interest margin 
and actively managed our balance 
sheet. Our disciplined capital manage-
ment allowed us to enhance shareholder 
value through share repurchases and an 
increased cash dividend.
Additionally, we were named 
to the Piper Sandler Sm-All 
Stars: Class of 2024 list, rec-
ognizing top-performing 
small-cap banks. Before unification, our 
subsidiary banks continued their 5-Star 
“Exceptional Performance” ratings from 
Bauer Financial for the 70th and 62nd 
consecutive quarters, respectively, rein-
forcing our stability and reliability.
In 2024, we took significant steps to unify our brand, 
expand our presence, enhance security and deliver 
strong financial performance—all while keeping our 
customers, communities and shareholders at the heart 
of everything we do. Below, you’ll find updates on 
our progress, followed by some financial highlights.
2024 
IN REVIEW

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ARROW BANK: 
ONE NAME, ONE VISION
In 2024, we took a historic step forward 
by unifying our subsidiary banks, Glens 
Falls National Bank and Saratoga National 
Bank under our new name, 
Arrow Bank. While our name 
has changed, everything our 
customers trust and value 
remains the same: the same 
great team, the same trusted 
services and the same longtime commit-
ment to our customers and communities.
This unification reflects a long-awaited 
business goal of unifying the banks to 
allow us to operate as one company 
working together to deliver excep-
tional banking services. Our unification 
strengthens our presence in northeastern 
New York, providing a seamless expe-
rience while honoring the deep-rooted 
legacies of Glens Falls National Bank 
and Saratoga National Bank. With a 
modernized brand and a continued 
focus on relationship-driven banking, 
we are better positioned than ever to 
serve our customers across the region 
through Arrow Bank’s 38 branches. 
Customers will continue to see familiar 
faces at their local branches, rely on the 
products and services they trust and 
experience the strong community sup-
port that defines the Arrow Family of 
Companies. As Arrow Bank, we are unified 
under one bank name, strengthening 
our ability to serve our customers and 
communities for generations to come.
Our efforts to promote and educate
our customers and prospects about the 
Arrow Bank rebrand will continue in 2025.
GROWING OUR BUSINESS
Strategic growth remained a key focus 
in 2024. We expanded our presence in 
Washington County with the acquisition 
of a Whitehall, New York branch, adding 
$37.5 million in deposits 
and $3 million in loans. This 
strengthens our commit-
ment to the community, 
where we now operate nine 
branches. We also grew 
our insurance business by acquiring select 
assets of A&B Agency, Inc., strengthening 
Upstate Agency’s position as a leading insur-
ance provider. These acquisitions expand our 
reach while maintaining the personalized, 
consultative approach that sets us apart. 
With these strategic moves, we are well- 
positioned for continued growth and to meet 
evolving customer and community needs.
ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY 
Throughout our company, we are always 
researching and implementing ways to 
enhance our technology. This year, we were 
pleased to offer our customers access to 
more than 50,000 
ATMs across the United 
States and interna-
tionally through the 
Allpoint ATM Network. 
With this partnership, 
customers no longer need to rely solely on 
bank branch ATMs to make simple with-
drawals or deposits without incurring fees.
Additionally, after years of behind-the
-scenes planning, our Wealth Management 
Team converted to a new enhanced 
customer platform, that offers a personalized
experience and a user-friendly design with
intuitive navigation. We’ll continue our efforts
to offer best-in-class digital services to our
customers in 2025.

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SAFER BANKING, TOGETHER
Fraud threats continue to evolve, and 
we remain committed to protecting our 
customers. In 2024, we expanded fraud 
prevention tools, enhanced security 
measures and continued educating 
customers on how to detect and prevent 
scams. To further strengthen these 
efforts, we established a dedicated 
fraud department solely focused on 
monitoring, preventing and addressing 
fraud-related issues for our customers 
and our communities. Our team works 
tirelessly behind the scenes to safeguard 
accounts, help customers one-on-one 
and ensure safer banking for everyone.
SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS 
PERFORMANCE
At Arrow, responsible business practices 
are at the core of everything we do. We 
foster an inclusive workplace that sup-
ports employee growth and well-being 
while remaining deeply 
committed to strengthening 
our communities through 
financial literacy, volunteer-
ism and local partnerships. 
Sustainability is also a priority, with 
investments in energy-efficient infra-
structure and digital banking solutions 
that reduce our environmental impact. 
With a strong governance framework 
and sound risk management, we uphold 
high standards of accountability, data 
security and ethical business practices. 
At Arrow, doing what’s right isn’t just a 
commitment, it’s how we do business. 
EXPANDING THE  
ARROW BOARD
We are pleased to welcome Tenée R. 
Casaccio, as our new Board Chair, along 
with four new board members, James 
M. Dawsey, Dr. Kristine D. Duffy, Philip 
Morris and Daniel J. White. Their diverse 
expertise in financial and operational 
management, strategic planning, board 
governance, community engagement, 
bank auditing and financial oversight 
will help guide our continued growth 
and strategic direction. We look forward 
to the contributions of our new Board 
Chair and Board members as we build 
on Arrow’s legacy of strength, stability 
and innovation. The members of our full 
Board of Directors are listed on page 12. 
GREAT TEAM,  
GREAT RESULTS
Our success in 2024 is a direct result of 
the incredible talent and dedication within 
our team. Their hard work and commit-
ment to our goals have 
been essential in achiev-
ing the milestones we’ve 
celebrated this year. It is 
their continuous effort 
and shared vision that has propelled us 
forward, enabling us to reach new heights. 
As we look to the future, we are excited 
to continue building on this foundation, 
knowing that our team will remain at the 
heart of everything we do. Thank you to 
everyone at Arrow for your invaluable 
contributions to our sustained success. 
IN MEMORY OF  
MICHAEL F. MASSIANO, JR.
We honor the memory of Michael F. 
Massiano, Jr., former Chairman, President 
and CEO of Arrow Financial Corporation 
and Glens Falls National Bank and Trust 
Company. Mike dedicated more than 50 
years to our organization, beginning as 
a teller in 1956 and advancing to lead 
our company from 1979 to 1989. His 
vision helped shape our success, and 
he continued to serve on the Board for 
a decade after retiring in 1997. A lifelong 
Glens Falls, New York resident, Mike was 
deeply committed to his community,
contributing to numerous charitable 
organizations. His leadership and integ-
rity leave a lasting impact on Arrow. We 
are grateful for Mike’s legacy and his 
unwavering dedication to our mission.

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Our new name, brand and look are an 
investment in the future of our customers,  
our employees and our communities.
The debut of our new Arrow Bank branding and signage at the Main Office branch at 250 Glen Street in downtown  
Glens Falls, New York. Photos: Best Frame Forward.
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Our History
1851
Glens Falls Bank opened for business in a newly 
constructed building on Ridge Street.
1932
Changed name to Glens Falls 
National Bank and Trust Company.
1949
Broke ground at 250 Glen Street—
our current headquarters.
1981
Glens Falls National Bank  
went public on NASDAQ as GFAL.
1983
Formed Arrow Bank Corporation (now 
Arrow Financial Corporation) and 
trading began on NASDAQ as AROW.
1988
Formed Saratoga National Bank and 
Trust Company and expanded footprint.
1999
Surpassed $1 billion in assets.
2004
Bought first insurance agency.
2012
Reached $2 billion in assets.
2018
Consolidated our insurance business 
into the Upstate Agency brand.
2021
Topped $4 billion in assets.
2024
Unified banking subsidiaries 
to form Arrow Bank National 
Association.

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2024 Financial Highlights
Arrow delivered steady financial 
performance by growing loans, 
expanding our net interest margin and 
actively managing our balance sheet.
	
Net Income: 
$29.7 million
	
Total Loans: 
$3.4 billion, up 5.8% 
	
Total Deposits: 
$3.8 billion, up 3.8% 
	
Total Assets: 
$4.3 billion, up 3.3%
	
Total Shareholders' Equity:	
$400.9 million, up 5.6%
	
Return on Average Equity: 
7.72%
	
Return on Average Assets: 
0.70%
	
Current Quarterly 	
$0.28
	
Cash Dividend:	
	
Book Value Per Share: 
$23.94 
	
Diluted Earnings per Share: 	
$1.77
Our 2024 results contained several one-time, non-core items, which impacted results. Non-core items included acquisition-related 
expenses, residual expenses related to the 2022 Form 10-K and 1Q 2023 Form 10-Q filing delays, bank unification costs and the 
repositioning of the securities portfolio. For detailed financial results, please refer to our Form 10K for December 31, 2024 as well as our 
earnings release and investor presentations for 2024 at arrowfinancial.com.
For a full view of our 2024 financial
performance, visit arrowfinancial.com

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Performance Comparisons
*Per share amounts have been restated for stock dividends distributed.
$1.77
$2.86
$2.41
$2.92
 For the 12 Months Ended December 31*
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
$1.77
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
$1.06
$0.93
$0.96
$1.03
 For the 12 Months Ended December 31*
$1.09
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
As of December 31
($ in Millions)
$4,170
$3,689
$4,028
$3,970
$4,306
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
$3,688
$3,235
$3,550
As of December 31
($ in Millions)
$3,498
$3,828
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
As of December 31* 
$22.42
$19.72
$21.81
$20.74
$23.94
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
As of December 31
($ in Millions)
$380
$334
$371
$354
$401
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Our 2024 results contained several one-time, non-core items, which impacted results. Non-core items included acquisition-related 
expenses, residual expenses related to the 2022 Form 10-K and 1Q 2023 Form 10-Q filing delays, bank unification costs, bank 
unification costs and the repositioning of the securities portfolio. For detailed financial results, please refer to our Form 10K for 
December 31, 2024 as well as our earnings release and investor presentations for 2024 at arrowfinancial.com.
CASH DIVIDENDS PAID PER SHARE
BOOK VALUE PER SHARE
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
ASSETS
DEPOSITS

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Community 
Contributions
OUR 2024 GIVING IN ACTION
$776,000
11,902
DONATED TO OUR COMMUNITIES  
  INCLUDING
$108,702
from employee  
contributions
Learn more: arrowbank.com/caring
261
EMPLOYEE 
VOLUNTEERS 605
NON-PROFITS 
SUPPORTED
More than $3.4 million 
donated in the last six years.
HOURS 
LOGGED
UP 5%
FROM 2023

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Our Leadership
Executive Team
Marc J. Yrsha
Senior Executive Vice President 
and Chief Banking Officer
Andrew J. Wise
Senior Executive Vice President 
and Chief Risk Officer
Brooke Pancoe
Executive Vice President and  
Chief Human Resources Officer
David D. Kaiser
Senior Executive Vice President 
and Chief Credit Officer
David S. DeMarco
President and CEO
Penko Ivanov
Senior Executive Vice President, 
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer 
and Chief Accounting Officer
Michael Jacobs
Executive Vice President  
and Chief Information Officer
Our Mission
To strengthen financial lives 
within our communities through 
the power of care, capability, 
commitment and collaboration.
Our Vision
To build meaningful and long-
lasting relationships with our 
customers, employees and 
shareholders.

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Raymond F. O’Conor
Chairman and Retired  
President and CEO
Saratoga National Bank
Colin L. Read, PhD
Professor of  
Economics/Finance
SUNY Plattsburgh
Board of Directors
Our Leadership
Mark L. Behan
Chairman and Founder
Behan Communications, Inc.
Tenée R. Casaccio, AIA
President
JMZ Architects and Planners, PC
(Chair)
Gary C. Dake
President
Stewart’s Shops Corp.
David G. Kruczlnicki
Retired President and CEO
Glens Falls Hospital
Elizabeth A. Miller
President and CEO
Miller Mechanical Services, Inc.
David S. DeMarco
President and CEO
Arrow Financial Corporation
Herbert O. Carpenter
John J. Carusone, Jr.
Michael B. Clarke
Mary-Elizabeth T. 
FitzGerald
Elizabeth O’Connor Little
David L. Moynehan 
John J. Murphy
Doris E. Ornstein
William L. Owens
In Memoriam
Herbert A. Heineman, Jr.
Michael F. Massiano, Jr. 
(Chairman Emeritus)
Richard J. Reisman, DMD
Directors Emeriti
Gregory J. Champion
Chief Legal Officer 
Syncromune, Inc.
James M. Dawsey
President 
MLB Construction Services, LLC
Dr. Kris Duffy
President 
SUNY Adirondack
Philip Morris
CEO 
Proctors Collaborative
Daniel J. White
Retired Managing Partner 
KPMG LLP Albany

Part of the Arrow Family of Companies,  
Arrow Bank National Association is a 
commercial bank headquartered in  
Glens Falls, New York, servicing eight 
counties in northeastern New York. Arrow 
Bank operates 38 banking offices and 
provides a wide range of financial products 
and services to individuals and businesses, 
including banking, wealth management 
and insurance.
Other Arrow Financial Corporation  
subsidiaries include:
 
 
 
Upstate Agency, LLC,  
an insurance agency that specializes in 
personal and business insurance, as well  
as group health and employee benefits.
Arrow Financial Corporation 
is a holding company 
headquartered in Glens 
Falls, New York, serving 
the financial needs of 
northeastern New York. 
The Company is the 
parent of Arrow Bank 
National Association, a 
full-service commercial 
bank, and Upstate Agency, 
LLC, a comprehensive 
insurance agency.
Our Family of 
Companies
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Our Footprint
  Arrow Bank
  Upstate Agency, LLC
Arrow Financial Corporation 
is a holding company 
headquartered in Glens 
Falls, New York, providing 
banking, insurance and 
wealth management 
services from 38 branches 
and nine insurance offices 
in eight counties from 
Plattsburgh to Albany.
With a footprint of more than 
160 miles along the eastern 
border of New York state, our 
companies reach a broad 
customer base including 
rural, urban and suburban 
areas from the Canadian 
border to the Hudson Valley. 
As of the 2020 Census, 
this service area includes 
a population of more than 
1.1 million individuals, 
families and businesses.
Our Arrow Team of more 
than 550 staff members, 
strive to deliver an 
exceptional customer 
experience across all lines 
of business. They make 
our achievements and 
financial results possible!
Elizabethtown
Warrensburg
Chestertown
Ticonderoga
Schroon Lake
Durkee St.
Ticonderoga 
Drive-In
Smithfi eld Blvd.
Port Henry
U.S. Ave.
Schuylerville
Cambridge
Salem
Argyle
Kingsbury
Fort Ann
Fort Edward
Greenwich
Granville
Main Office
Queensbury
Lake
George
South 
Glens Falls
Lake Luzerne
Broad St.
Bay Road
Exit 18
Whitehall
Corinth
Wilton Square
Route 9
West Ave.
Clifton Park
Troy
Latham
Colonie
Saratoga
Springs
Schenectady
Rotterdam
Saratoga
Albany
Rensselaer
Schenectady
Washington
Warren
Clinton
Essex