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Cherry Hill, NJ................... March 2, 2004 Page 1 of 1

ALLOY, SILVERSTEIN, SHAPIRO, ADAMS, MULFORD, CICALESE, WILSON & CO. ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES

Alloy, Silverstein, Shapiro, Adams, Mulford, Cicalese, Wilson & Co., Cherry Hill, NJ, the 20th largest accounting firm with offices in the Philadelphia area, is pleased to announce the addition of the following accountants to its staff:

Angela M. Galantic, a West Deptford, NJ resident and 2001 graduate of Rutgers University

Michael G. Bowen-Ashwin, a Delran, NJ resident and 2003 graduate of Lebanon Valley College

Alloy, Silverstein, Shapiro, Adams, Mulford, Cicalese, Wilson & Co. provides a wide range of services including accounting, auditing, tax planning and preparation, management consulting, financial and estate planning, business valuations, litigation support, Eldercare, payroll processing and information technology consulting.

Securities offered through 1st Global Capital Corp., Member FINRA, SIPC

Investment Advisory services offered through 1st Global Advisors, Inc.

For more information contact:

Reynold P. Cicalese, CPA

Alloy, Silverstein, Shapiro, Adams, Mulford, Cicalese, Wilson & Co.

900 Kings Highway North

Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

856.667.4100 extension 100

Email: RCicalese@alloysilverstein.com

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