Financial Institutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: FISI) to Ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell

What: Financial Institutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:FISI) will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.

In honor of the occasion, Marty Birmingham, President and CEO, will ring the Opening Bell. 

Where:Nasdaq MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:Friday, February 23, 2018 – 9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET    

Financial Institutions Media Contact:Shelly J. Doran(585) 627-1362 [e-mail]

Nasdaq MarketSite Media Contact:Emily Pan(646) [e-mail]

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Webcast: A live stream of the Nasdaq Opening Bell will be available at: https://new.livestream.com/nasdaq/live or http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx

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About Financial Institutions, Inc.Financial Institutions, Inc. provides diversified financial services through its subsidiaries, Five Star Bank, Scott Danahy Naylon and Courier Capital. Five Star Bank provides a wide range of consumer and commercial banking and lending services to individuals, municipalities and businesses through a network of more than 50 offices throughout Western and Central New York State. Scott Danahy Naylon provides a broad range of insurance services to personal and business clients across 45 states. Courier Capital provides customized investment management, investment consulting and retirement plan services to individuals, businesses, institutions, foundations and retirement plans. Financial Institutions, Inc. and its subsidiaries employ approximately 650 individuals. The Company’s stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol FISI. Additional information is available at www.fiiwarsaw.com.

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