SMA · SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.

The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 15, 2025.

The Reporting Person was awarded 3,075 shares of restricted Common Stock upon his reelection to the board of directors, which shares vest one year from such reelection.

Includes shares of Common Stock previously reported as being owned by the Reporting Person, less 0.9 shares of Common Stock that were redeemed by the Issuer in connection with a fractional share redemption conducted by the Issuer with respect to its outstanding Common Stock as of July 30, 2025.

Represents Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") of the Issuer, each of which represents the right to receive one share of Common Stock of the Issuer upon vesting.

The Reporting Person was awarded 3,075 RSUs upon her reelection to the board of directors, which RSUs vest one year from such reelection.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

The Reporting Person was awarded 3,230 LTIP Units upon his reelection to the board of directors, which LTIP Units vest one year from such reelection.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

The Reporting Person was awarded 3,230 LTIP Units upon his reelection to the board of directors, which LTIP Units vest one year from such reelection.

The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 15, 2025.

The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 15, 2025.

The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 15, 2025.

Includes shares of Common Stock previously reported as being owned by the Reporting Person, less 0.87 shares of Common Stock that were redeemed by the Issuer in connection with a fractional share redemption conducted by the Issuer with respect to its outstanding Common Stock as of July 30, 2025.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 6,392 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which number is equal to 200% of the target number of LTIP Units to be issued upon vesting. The actual number of LTIP Units to be issued upon vesting can range from 0% to 100% of the number of LTIP Units reported, based on achievement of specified performance measures. Assuming the achievement of the specified performance measures, the LTIP Units, as adjusted, will vest no later than January 31, 2029.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 9,519 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which number is equal to 200% of the target number of LTIP Units to be issued upon vesting. The actual number of LTIP Units to be issued upon vesting can range from 0% to 100% of the number of LTIP Units reported, based on achievement of specified performance measures. Assuming the achievement of the specified performance measures, the LTIP Units, as adjusted, will vest no later than January 31, 2029.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 7,245 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on December 31 of the year of grant, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 5,967 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on December 31 of the year of grant, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 7,501 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on December 31 of the year of grant, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 11,967 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which number is equal to 200% of the target number of LTIP Units to be issued upon vesting. The actual number of LTIP Units to be issued upon vesting can range from 0% to 100% of the number of LTIP Units reported, based on achievement of specified performance measures. Assuming the achievement of the specified performance measures, the LTIP Units, as adjusted, will vest no later than January 31, 2029.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 103,342 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which number is equal to 200% of the target number of LTIP Units to be issued upon vesting. The actual number of LTIP Units to be issued upon vesting can range from 0% to 100% of the number of LTIP Units reported, based on achievement of specified performance measures. Assuming the achievement of the specified performance measures, the LTIP Units, as adjusted, will vest no later than January 31, 2029.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 4,262 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on December 31 of the year of grant, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 64,775 LTIP Units granted to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on December 31 of the year of grant, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 6,800 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which number is equal to 200% of the target number of LTIP Units to be issued upon vesting. The actual number of LTIP Units to be issued upon vesting can range from 0% to 100% of the number of LTIP Units reported, based on the based on achievement of specified performance measures. Assuming the achievement of the specified performance measures, the LTIP Units, as adjusted, will vest no later than January 31, 2029.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 11,558 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which number is equal to 200% of the target number of LTIP Units to be issued upon vesting. The actual number of LTIP Units to be issued upon vesting can range from 0% to 100% of the number of LTIP Units reported, based on achievement of specified performance measures. Assuming the achievement of the specified performance measures, the LTIP Units, as adjusted, will vest no later than January 31, 2029.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into common units of the Operating Partnership ("Common Units"). Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 4,006 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on December 31 of the year of grant, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

The sales reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on December 15, 2025.

Represents 24,250 shares of common stock indirectly owned by the Reporting Person through Churchill TRI LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, which is 50% owned by The H. Michael Schwartz 2011 Irrevocable Trust and 50% owned by The Holly Breaux Schwartz 2011 Irrevocable Trust.

Includes shares of Common Stock previously reported as being owned by the Reporting Person, less .34 shares of Common Stock that were redeemed by the Issuer in connection with a fractional share redemption conducted by the Issuer with respect to its outstanding Common Stock as of July 30, 2025.

Includes shares of Common Stock previously reported as being owned by the Reporting Person, less .83 shares of Common Stock that were redeemed by the Issuer in connection with a fractional share redemption conducted by the Issuer with respect to its outstanding Common Stock as of July 30, 2025.

Represents Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") of the Issuer, each of which represents the right to receive one share of Common Stock of the Issuer upon vesting.

The Reporting Person was awarded 2,786 RSUs upon her election to the board of directors, which RSUs vest one year from such election.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

The Reporting Person was awarded 2,814 LTIP Units upon his reelection to the board of directors, which LTIP Units vest one year from such reelection.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

The Reporting Person was awarded 2,814 LTIP Units upon his reelection to the board of directors, which LTIP Units vest one year from such reelection.

The Reporting Person was awarded 2,688 shares of restricted stock upon his reelection to the board of directors, which shares vest one year from such reelection.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

The Reporting Person was awarded 2,814 LTIP Units upon her reelection to the board of directors, which LTIP Units vest one year from such reelection.

The Issuer redeemed 100% of the issued and outstanding Series A Convertible Preferred Stock from Extra Space Storage LP in an amount equal to approximately $204 million.

Reflects a 1-for-4 reverse stock split of outstanding shares of common stock effected by the Issuer on March 20, 2025.

Extra Space Storage Inc. has the power to appoint the trustees of ESS Holdings Business Trust I, which is the general partner of Extra Space Storage LP. As a result of these relationships, each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to beneficially have owned the securities reported herein.

Represents 18,000 shares of common stock acquired pursuant to an issuer directed allocation in connection with the Issuer's underwritten public offering, indirectly owned by Churchill TRI LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, which is 50% owned by The H. Michael Schwartz 2011 Irrevocable Trust and 50% owned by The Holly Breaux Schwartz 2011 Irrevocable Trust.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 9,424 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance thereof, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 9,424 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance thereof, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents 1,833 shares of restricted Class A Common Stock issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which shares vest ratably over four years commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance thereof, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service through each vesting date.

Represents 500 shares of common stock acquired pursuant to a directed share program in connection with the Issuer's underwritten public offering, which shares were purchased at the public offering price.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 1,920 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance thereof, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents 3,000 shares of common stock acquired pursuant to a directed share program in connection with the Issuer's underwritten public offering, which shares were purchased at the public offering price.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 9,424 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance thereof, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 9,424 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance thereof, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents 3,000 shares of common stock acquired pursuant to a directed share program in connection with the Issuer's underwritten public offering, which shares were purchased at the public offering price.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 1,920 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance thereof, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 9,424 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance thereof, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents 1,000 shares of common stock acquired pursuant to a directed share program in connection with the Issuer's underwritten public offering, which shares were purchased at the public offering price.

Represents 6,000 shares of common stock acquired pursuant to a directed share program in connection with the Issuer's underwritten public offering, which shares were purchased at the public offering price.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 1,920 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance thereof, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 7,678 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance thereof, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 19,895 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance thereof, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 7,678 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance thereof, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.

Represents long-term incentive plan units ("LTIP Units") of SmartStop OP, L.P., the Issuer's operating partnership (the "Operating Partnership"). Vested LTIP Units are convertible into Class A common units of the Operating Partnership ("Class A Common Units"). Class A Common Units are redeemable by the holder for, at the election of the Issuer, shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis or the cash value of such shares.

Represents 19,895 LTIP Units issued to the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's incentive plan, which LTIP Units vest ratably over four years commencing on the first anniversary of the issuance thereof, subject to the Reporting Person's continued employment or service through each vesting date.