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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

(Amendment No.)

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Morningstar, Inc.

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MORNINGSTAR, INC. 22 WEST WASHINGTON STREET CHICAGO, IL 60602 Your Vote Counts! MORNINGSTAR, INC. 2025 Annual Meeting Vote by May 8, 2025 11:59 PM ET V62500-P24837 You invested in MORNINGSTAR, INC. and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 9, 2025. Get informed before you vote View the Annual Report and Notice and Proxy Statement online at www.ProxyVote.com OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 25, 2025. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # Smartphone users Vote in Person or Virtually at the Point your camera here and Meeting* vote without entering a May 9, 2025 9:00 AM CDT control number In Person: Morningstar, Inc. 22 West Washington Street Chicago, IL 60602 Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/MORN2025 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. If you are attending the meeting in person, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.

Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials, which contain important information. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to access the proxy materials and vote these important matters. Board Voting Items Recommends 1. To elect ten directors nominated by the Company’s Board of Directors to hold office until the next annual shareholders’ meeting and until their respective successors have been elected and qualified. Nominees: 1a. Joe Mansueto For 1b. Kunal Kapoor For 1c. Robin Diamonte For 1d. Cheryl Francis For 1e. Steve Joynt For 1f. Steve Kaplan For 1g. Gail Landis For 1h. Bill Lyons For 1i. Doniel Sutton For 1j. Caroline Tsay For 2. Advisory vote to approve executive compensation of the Company’s named executive officers. For 3. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as Morningstar’s independent registered public accounting firm for For 2025. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any postponement or adjournment thereof. Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”. V62501-P24837