Former Bank of Japan Policy Board Member, Mr. Seiji Adachi, Appointed as Advisor to Kizuki Asset Co., Ltd.

Kizuki Asset Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Directors: Keiji Tanimoto, Atsushi Idojo) is pleased to announce that Mr. Seiji Adachi, former Policy Board Member of the Bank of Japan, has been appointed as an advisor to the company, effective April 1, 2026.

■ Background and Purpose of Advisor Appointment

Kizuki Asset has upheld the mission of "contributing to the realization of affluent lifestyles through sound asset formation," providing wealth management services and management solutions to support asset management and administration from a neutral standpoint, independent of specific financial institutions.

Mr. Seiji Adachi served as a Policy Board Member of the Bank of Japan for five years from 2020, deeply involved in steering the Japanese economy at the forefront of monetary policy. Even after his retirement, he has spoken at seminars hosted by our company (such as the "New Year Stock Seminar" held in January 2026), and his outstanding macroeconomic analysis and clear explanations have been highly praised by many investors and business owners.

In the current economic environment of increasing uncertainty, such as rapid inflation and changes in interest rate trends, collecting and organizing a wide range of information and understanding risks are crucial when considering asset formation.

By welcoming Mr. Adachi as an advisor, we will establish a system to directly apply his knowledge of central bank policy and deep insights into macroeconomics to our IFAs (Independent Financial Advisors). The primary purpose of this appointment is to further enhance our guiding principle of "specialization" and provide more accurate and useful information to our clients.

*Mr. Adachi's views and statements are his personal views as an advisor to our company and do not represent the Bank of Japan or any other organization.

■ The Future Kizuki Asset Aims to Realize (Social Significance)

In today's information-saturated internet, it is not easy to identify truly valuable primary information or analyses that are highly regarded even by professionals in various fields.

By receiving specialized knowledge from Mr. Adachi, our company will not merely act as an intermediary for financial products but will strengthen its function as a "trusted advisor" that supports the long-term development of our clients' lives and businesses.

Furthermore, we will fulfill the social mission of improving financial literacy in Japan and promoting sound asset formation.

■ Biography of Mr. Seiji Adachi

Former Bank of Japan Policy Board Member / Economist

Graduated from the Faculty of Economics, University of Tokyo. Completed his master's degree at Hitotsubashi University Graduate School. After working at Daiwa Institute of Research, Fuji Investment Management, Credit Suisse First Boston Securities, Deutsche Securities, etc., he was appointed as a Policy Board Member of the Bank of Japan in 2020. He retired upon the expiration of his term in March 2025. His publications include "Research on the Showa Depression" (co-authored, Toyo Keizai Inc., awarded the Nikkei Economic Book and Culture Award in 2004), "Historical Analysis of Deflation Escape - Modern Japan Traced by 'Policy Regime' Shifts" (Fujiwara Shoten, awarded the Hajime Kawakami Award in 2006), "Escape from Depression - Learn from History to Overcome Crises" (Toyo Keizai Inc., awarded the Policy Analysis Network Award in 2009), and many others.

■ About Kizuki Asset Co., Ltd.

Kizuki Asset is an independent financial advisor (IFA) firm where professionals from major financial institutions gather. With the mission of "contributing to the realization of affluent lifestyles through sound asset formation," we offer comprehensive capabilities to handle everything from asset management advice (financial product brokerage) to real estate, inheritance/asset succession, M&A/business succession, tax/business consulting, financial education, and corporate training, supported by a strong accompanying support system. We have "Kizuki Gyoseishoshi Law Firm" and "Kizuki Executive Concierge Services Co., Ltd." in our group, providing one-stop support from financial to non-financial areas.

Company Name: Kizuki Asset Co., Ltd.

Location: PMO EX Nihonbashi Kayabacho 4F, 2-12-10 Nihonbashi Kayabacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0025

Representative Directors: Keiji Tanimoto

: Atsushi Idojo

Established: June 2023

Business Activities: Asset management advice, real estate utilization, inheritance/asset succession, business succession/M&A,

Tax consulting, business consulting, financial education, corporate training support

Registration Number: Financial Instruments Intermediary Business Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Kin-Chu) No. 1037

URL: https://kizuki-asset.co.jp/