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THE REGIONAL INVESTMENT BANKERS ASSOCIATION (RIBA) ELECTS NOBLE FINANCIAL PRESIDENT TO CHAIR ITS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE FROM YEAR 2000

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA. OCT. 14, 1999: Nico P. Pronk, President of the Noble Financial Group has been elected Chairman of the Membership Committee of the Regional Investment Bankers Association (RIBA) - A national association made up of some one hundred and twenty-five investment banking firms working to strengthen the free enterprise system through the education of its members and the investment public. The three-year term will begin in the year 2000.

Making the announcement today, RIBA President, Jeffrey Adduci said, " We are delighted. Nico's leadership of the Committee will bring to bear his wide ranging industry experience alongside that of Noble's influential position in the marketplace."

As Chairman, Pronk will oversee the qualification process, reviewing and approving the selection of new members. It's a process he hopes to widen into new professional areas. "It's an honor and a privilege to be elected to the Chair by RIBA, especially at a time when we are opening our doors to include professionals from outside the traditional areas of broker/dealer expertise." Pronk said.

A native of Holland, the home of the world's first stock exchange, Pronk began his career in the financial industry in Europe in 1986. He is credited with starting Noble's Private Client Group and Investment Management divisions.

Located in Boca Raton, The Noble Financial Group and its affiliate companies provide full-service retail brokerage, investment banking and corporate finance services, and private investment management to the high net worth clientele.