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Megan E. Geldman Promoted to Marketing Manager at Performance Trust Capital Partners

Chicago

April 05, 2009

Megan E. Geldman, marketing and PR coordinator at Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC, has been promoted to marketing manager, the company announced today.

In this newly created position, Geldman will be responsible for monitoring all marketing activities, including brand management, marketing communications, graphic design, event organization, the company's web site and a newly launched blog and web site, www.marktomarketdebate.com, which focuses on the debate over the use of mark-to-market accounting in the banking industry.

The Performance Trust Companies focus on helping financial institutions become top performers through strategic financial advisory and investment services.

Prior to joining Performance Trust in 2007 as a marketing and PR coordinator, Geldman served as Director of Marketing and Advertising for Sereno Group Real Estate in Los Gatos, California. She also founded the in-house graphic design department for the Sereno Group agents.

"Meg has been a great asset as we have expanded our marketing operations during the past year, and we congratulate her on this much deserved promotion," said James H. Matson, President and Chief Operating Officer of Performance Trust Capital Partners.

Geldman has a Bachelor of Arts in studio art from the University of Puget Sound.

About Performance Trust Capital Partners

Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC is committed to helping financial institutions improve their long-term performance and deliver shareholder value. Identifying your path to independence requires better tools and clear insights which lead to great decisions. For more information, go to www.performancetrust.com.

CONTACT: Pamela Shanahan, (312) 521-1690, pshanahan@performancetrust.com