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March 6, 2008

CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. Recognizes 27 Women
‘Women of Distinction’ Rewards Superior Performance by Financial Advisors

ATLANTA, GA – Twenty-seven credit union financial advisors, registered through CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., received “Women of Distinction” awards at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc.’s national sales conference in Atlanta.

The 27 women were recognized by CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. for their superior performance, value and overall contribution to the financial services industry. Each also demonstrated their commitment to the CUNA Brokerage mission by generating a minimum of $250,000 in revenue in 2007. The Women of Distinction will participate in a mentoring program offered through CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc., designed to foster the growth of women new to the financial services industry.

The CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. Women of Distinction Award debuted at FOCUS 2008, a premier national sales conference exclusively for credit union financial advisors. More than 450 members of the financial services industry from across the country gathered in Atlanta to participate in individual workshops designed to deliver knowledge, insight and new best practices.  

“It is a privilege to recognize the significant accomplishments these women have made to the financial services industry,” said David Marks, chief investment officer and executive vice president of CUNA Mutual Group. “CUNA Mutual is impressed with this group’s contributions and their willingness to mentor and help grow the ranks of women in the financial services sector.”

Those recognized as Women of Distinction, included: Catherine Barnes; Emmor Boslet, CFP;  Jane Brockway, CRPC; Monica Chandra; Kathy Chesney, ChFC, CLU; Linda City; Diana Clark; Linda Cohen, CRPC; Wendy Cundari; Theresa D’Amico, CRPC; Carol Diest, CRPC; Marcella Evans;  Judy Evers, CFP; Gilda Gilbert; Leigh Glover, CRPC; Kelly Goreham; Breta Grumbois; Lori McNight; Wendy Miletich; Stephanie Morales; Marie Quinlan; Swan Shen, CFP; CRPC; Kathryn Snyder; Sophia Spencer, CRPC; Ernesta Tobin, CFP; Suzanne Williams; Emily Windolph.

CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. utilizes face-to-face financial advisors to help credit unions meet member retirement, investment and insurance needs. Working onsite at credit unions, financial advisors provide members with comprehensive financial services, from simple transactions to complex financial planning and wealth management services.

CUNA Brokerage Services, Incorporated (CBSI) is a securities Broker/Dealer which offers a full range of investment products, variable insurance products, securities programs and professional services related to securities transactions. As the registered broker/dealer for CUNA Mutual Group, CBSI services more than approximately 400 credit unions nationwide and provides a discount brokerage program to them and their members.

CUNA Mutual Group is a leading provider of financial services to cooperatives, credit unions, their members and valued customers worldwide. With more than 70 years of market commitment, CUNA Mutual’s vision is unwavering: to be a trusted business partner who delivers service excellence and customer-focused, best-in-class products and market-driven innovation. More information on the company is available on the company’s Web site at www.cunamutual.com.