SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2020

May 11, 2020

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UNITED STATES

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SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. (formerly known as Strategic Storage Trust II, Inc.) ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS IMPORTANT STOCKHOLDER INFORMATION Please vote promptly VOTING IS QUICK AND EASY Dear Stockholder: We recently sent you proxy materials concerning important proposals regarding your investment, which will be considered at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on June 26, 2020. This letter was sent to you because you held shares on the record date and we have not received your vote. Your vote is critical to this process. Please vote prior to the Annual Meeting on June 26, 2020. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have already voted, we appreciate your participation. H. Michael Schwartz Executive Chairman SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc. Vote by one of these four options: Vote Online Visit the website noted on the enclosed proxy card and follow the instructions Vote by Mail Mail your signed proxy card(s) in the postage-paid envelope Vote by Phone Call the toll-free number printed on the enclosed proxy card and follow the automated instructions. Available 7 days a week 24 hours a day. Speak with a Proxy Specialist Call 1-866-963-6127 with any questions. Specialists can assist with voting. Available Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. ET and Sat from noon – 6 p.m. ET 31296_R1_SSS