A CLOSED-END FUND LISTED ON NASDAQ (TICKER: BANX)

QUARTERLY UPDATE | 2Q 2023

Filed Pursuant to Rule 497(a) Registration No. 333-197689 Rule 482ad

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About ArrowMark Financial Corp.

ArrowMark Financial Corp. is an SEC registered non-diversified,closed-end fund listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "BANX." Its investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income. BANX's primary investment objective is to provide stockholders with current income. We attempt to achieve our investment objectives through investments in preferred equity, subordinated debt, convertible securities, regulatory capital relief securities and, to a lesser extent, common equity. Together with banks, we refer to these types of companies as banking-related and intend, under normal circumstances, to invest at least 80% of the value of our net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes in such businesses. There is no guarantee that we will achieve our investment objective. The Fund is managed by ArrowMark Asset Management LLC ("ArrowMark").

ArrowMark Asset Management, LLC is majority owned by ArrowMark Colorado Holdings LLC ("ArrowMark Partners"). ArrowMark Partners is a registered investment adviser. ArrowMark has entered into a staffing agreement (the "Staffing Agreement") with its parent company, ArrowMark Partners and several of its affiliates. Under the Staffing Agreement, ArrowMark Partners provides experienced investment professionals to ArrowMark and provides access to their senior investment personnel. ArrowMark capitalizes on the significant deal origination, credit underwriting, due diligence, investment structuring, execution, portfolio management and monitoring of ArrowMark Partners' investment professionals.

About Destra Capital Advisors

Founded in 2008, Destra Capital Advisors LLC ("Destra") was built to help independent thought leaders achieve better wealth outcomes by sourcing the next generation of investment solutions. Destra provides secondary market services for eleven listed closed-end funds by responding to investor inquiries, providing information about the Funds and their portfolios, assisting with communication efforts, and speaking with institutional investors and financial advisors.

Destra Capital Advisors LLC, a registered investment advisor, is providing secondary market servicing for the Fund. To learn more, visit ir.arrowmarkfinancialcorp.com or contact Destra Capital Advisors at 877-855-3434 or BANX@destracapital.com.

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ArrowMark Financial Corp. (BANX)

Portfolio and Performance

Regulatory Capital Relief Overview

Financials

Key Personnel

ArrowMark Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: BANX) Overview

ArrowMark Financial Corp. (BANX) (the "Fund") SEC registered closed-end investment management fund

Inception Date

November 13, 2013

The Fund's primary investment objective is to provide shareholders with current income. The Fund's

Investment Objective

strategy has a focus on income generation, capital preservation, and providing risk-adjusted rates of

return.

ArrowMark Asset Management LLC ("ArrowMark") is one of the largest and longest-tenured

Investment Adviser

investors in the regulatory capital relief or risk-sharing market, with a 13-year track record partnering

with the leading global bank issuers.

Investment Positioning

Meaningful floating rate assets (~86%) may position the portfolio well for rising rate environments

ArrowMark Asset Management was appointed investment advisor to the Fund in February 2020.

History

Subsequently, the Fund changed its name from StoneCastle Financial Corp. to ArrowMark Financial

Corp.

Total Assets

$201 million

Premium / Discount to NAV

(21.70%)

Distribution Rate1

9.4% with quarterly distributions

(Annualized)

Since Inception NAV Return2

7.47%

(Annualized)

Data as of 6/30/2023. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. 1Distributions from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Distributions, if any,

of net short-term capital gain and net capital gain (the excess of net long-term capital gain over the short-term capital loss) realized by the Fund, after deducting any available capital

loss carryovers, are declared and paid to shareholders at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income

tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These differences include the treatment of non-taxable distributions, losses deferred due to wash sales and excise tax

regulations. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions will result in reclassifications within the components of net assets. 2The Fund commenced

operations on November 13, 2013.

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About ArrowMark Partners

ArrowMark Partners At-A-Glance

  • Active investment process, driven by fundamental research and analysis
  • Specialized expertise in niche credit and capacity constrained equity markets
  • Manage alternative, traditional, and customized investment strategies in public and private vehicles
  • 95 employees and growing
  • 44 tenured investment professionals
  • 100% employee-owned
  • 50% of firm partners are women and/or minorities
  • Headquartered in Denver, CO with presence in California, London, and New York

$22.5 billion in Assets Under Management1

By Asset Type ($B)

By Investor Type ($B)

Commercial

Other, $0.8

Real Estate,

Insurance,

$2.0

$2.0

CLO Funds,

Retail /

$5.8

Credit &

Intermediary,

$2.1

Multi-Asset,

Equity,

$4.6

$10.2

Family Office /

HNW, $2.9

Sub-Advisory,

CLO,

$4.7

$5.7

Corporate /

Public, $3.7

As of 6/30/2023. Investor Type as of 3/31/2023. 1CRE AUM includes real estate related assets originated and/or currently managed or advised by ArrowMark or its affiliate. Other includes sovereign wealth, not-for-profit institutions, and internal capital. Firm level track record is available upon request.

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