Contact: John F. Reutemann, Jr. (Jack) Date: March 26, 2008

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

John F. Reutemann, Jr., CLU, CFP^® Acknowledged for Exceptional Performance

Jack Reutemann was recently named to the prestigious LPL Financial Chairman’s Council – a status reserved for less than 2% of all advisors, based on a production ranking of all registered advisors at LPL Financial at year end 2007. During the annual LPL Financial SUMMIT 2008 conference, Reutemann was recognized for his exceptional performance and commitment to client service.

The conference featured three speakers who are nationally renowned experts in their respective fields: Carly Fiorina, CEO, Hewlett-Packard (1999-2005) and author, Tough Choices; General Peter Pace, USMC (Ret.), Chairman of the Chief Joints of Staff (2005-2007); and Tony Snow, White House Press Secretary (2006-2007). The speakers shared valuable insights on leadership, developing meaningful client relationships, staying ahead of the competition through continual improvement and innovation and protecting against identity theft.

Approximately 180 LPL Financial advisors from around the United States gathered at the exclusive Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort & Spa in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Advisors used the opportunity to network, receive recognition for their achievements and enjoy leisure time with peers. The conference was hosted by LPL Financial to recognize its top-producing advisors for providing superior service to their clients.

“We firmly believe LPL Financial advisors are the most talented pool of independent advisors anywhere,” says Bill Dwyer, President of LPL Financial Independent Advisor Services. “They exemplify how hard work and passion for service can result into great benefits for their clients.”

LPL Financial, which celebrates its 40^th anniversary in 2008, is the largest independent broker/dealer in the country. * The company’s success has been driven by a commitment to enable independent financial advisors to reduce the complexity of running and managing a successful business. “As we celebrate our firm’s 40^th anniversary this year, we see the tangible rewards of the commitment our firm made four decades ago,” Mr. Dwyer says. “From the earliest days to the present, we have remained steadfastly focused on a single goal: to provide our independent advisors with unparalleled service, unbiased research, non-proprietary products, technology-enabled business processing support, and, most importantly, the freedom to serve their clients in the best way possible.”

LPL Financial has a network of 11,000 financial advisors nationwide as of 12/31/2007 and has more than $271 billion in client assets under management. **

LPL Financial A Registered Investment Advisor Member FINRA/SIPC

*Based on total revenues, Financial Planning Magazine, June 1996 - 2007.

** Numbers total accurate as of 12/31/2007