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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Anne D’Amico, CPA, PFS 856.667.4100

Cherry Hill, NJ...................December 2, 2005

LOCAL CPA RECOGNIZED FOR ACHIEVEMENTS IN FINANCIAL SERVICES

Alloy Silverstein Financial Services , an affiliate of Alloy, Silverstein, Shapiro, Adams, Mulford, Cicalese, Wilson & Co., Cherry Hill, NJ, the 24th largest accounting firm with offices in the Philadelphia area, was recognized for its achievements in financial services at 1st Global's Fourteenth Annual National Conference, held November 9 - 12, 2005, in Orlando, Florida. The conference, “Wealth Management: The Future is Now,” provided attendees with an opportunity to network with experienced advisors and industry professionals, receive valuable education from a variety of experts, and leave inspired with an array of new ideas and resources.

Top professionals were recognized for their accomplishments over the past year during an awards celebration gala held at the conclusion of the conference. Reynold P. Cicalese, CPA, PFS accepted the award on behalf of Alloy Silverstein Financial Services, which was honored their achievements with the Wealth Management Excellence award.

The celebration dinner presented an opportunity to honor firms and individuals for a wide range of accomplishments. Eagle awards were presented to top financial advisors and firms that have achieved specific goals set forth at the beginning of the year. Other awards included WIN team awards, Wealth Management Excellence awards, MATRIX awards and the Wealth Management Services award. All of the prestigious awards are highly coveted because they are given only to select individuals who truly excel in offering quality wealth management to their clients.

“Ren’s commitment to serve his clients is what sets him apart. Ren is constantly seeking new opportunities to help his clients with financial solutions that will enable them to live their dreams,” said 1st Global CEO Tony Batman. “We are honored to be able to recognize Ren’s outstanding achievements and we wish him continued success in the future.”

About 1st Global

Reynold P. Cicalese is a registered representative of 1st Global Capital Corp., Member FINRA and SIPC, a Dallas-based broker/dealer that specializes in helping CPAs build total wealth management practices. 1st Global is headquartered at 8150 N. Central Expressway, Suite 500 in Dallas, Texas, (214) 265-1201.

For more information contact:

Anne D’Amico, CPA, PFS

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

900 Kings Highway North

Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

856.667.4100 extension 180

Email: Adamico@alloysilverstein.com