Meyers Joins PRIMEVEST as Virginia-Based Community Financial Institution Director

PRIMEVEST Financial Services, a leader among broker-dealers serving financial institutions exclusively, announced today that Jon Meyers has affiliated with the firm as an independent community financial institution director.

"While some firms are downsizing field support, we are pleased to buck the trend and welcome someone of Jon's caliber to PRIMEVEST," said PRIMEVEST President and CEO Catherine Bonneau. "We recognize the importance of field support for our clients, the value it brings in growing investment programs, and Jon's addition is another indication of that."

Meyers, who served most recently as regional sales manager and senior vice president of Fulton Financial Advisors, will offer business development, recruiting and support efforts in Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, bringing with him 30 years of bank-channel experience in the financial services industry.

"Jon's understanding of the industry, his region and the unique needs of financial institutions is unmatched," said Bonneau. "He's been in the business for three decades and he knows what makes programs successful. His expertise and guidance will be tremendous assets for community-based financial institutions looking to grow investment and insurance programs."

Meyers will provide PRIMEVEST clients and prospects with local, dedicated attention from his base in Richmond, Va.

During his tenure in the industry, Meyers has forged a reputation for building strong relationships and successful teams. He began his financial services career in 1979 as senior vice president of retail banking at Union Planters National Bank in Memphis, Tenn. After 13 years, the Tennessee native shifted into an account management role with Compulife Investor Services, serving as vice president. Other experiences with PRIMEVEST, American National, Imeriti and Fulton Financial Advisors followed, giving Meyers a broad base of hands-on financial services experience.

"PRIMEVEST has always been a premier broker-dealer and I am delighted to again be affiliated with it," said Meyers. "I had choices, just like the financial institutions we work with, and I believe choosing PRIMEVEST is the first step to improving investment offerings and services to the clients of financial institutions."

About PRIMEVEST

PRIMEVEST Financial Services is a self-clearing broker-dealer serving the clients of nearly 600 financial institutions in 50 states and Guam. PRIMEVEST makes it easier for financial institutions to succeed by delivering innovative investment and insurance solutions, comprehensive support and a flexible program structure. One of the broker-dealers of ING, PRIMEVEST is a shareholder of the Chicago Stock Exchange, and a member of the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the Securities Investors Protection Corporation (SIPC), and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). PRIMEVEST is not affiliated with the financial institutions where investment services are offered.

Securities and insurance products offered by PRIMEVEST are: Not FDIC/NCUSIF insured; may go down in value; not financial institution guaranteed; not a deposit; and not insured by any federal government agency.

About ING

ING is a global financial institution of Dutch origin offering banking, investments, life insurance and retirement services to over 85 million private, corporate and institutional clients in more than 40 countries. With a diverse workforce of about 125,000 people, ING is dedicated to setting the standard in helping our clients manage their financial future.

In the U.S., the ING (NYSE: ING) family of companies offer a comprehensive array of financial services to retail and institutional clients, which includes life insurance, retirement plans, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative investments, institutional investment management, annuities, employee benefits, financial planning, and reinsurance. ING holds top-tier rankings in key U.S. markets and serves over 29 million customers across the nation. For more information, visit www.ing.com.

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SOURCE: PRIMEVEST Financial Services

CONTACT: Jayson Hron, PRIMEVEST, +1-800-245-0467, ext. 64506,
Jayson.Hron@us.ing.com

Web Site: http://www.ing.com/