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Invesmart, Inc. Names Michael Keller as Chief Information Officer Seasoned CIO to Drive Innovative Technology for Retirement Financial Services Company Pittsburgh, PA (September 26, 2000) — Invesmart (www.invesmart.com), a full-service retirement financial services company with offices nationwide today announced the hiring of Michael Keller as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Mr. Keller has more than 25 years experience in strategic and operational information management, network systems, data systems design and development as well as information products marketing. His previous experience includes Tanning Technology Corporation where he was senior executive for the global IT consulting firm. During his tenure with Tanning, his responsibilities included: acting CIO for the retail division of a worldwide Internet trading company and account management duties for a variety of other clients, such as E*TRADE, Ameritech, Excel Communications and Bonari, SA. Mr. Keller also held executive management positions with DMW Worldwide, Standard & Poor's and Dun & Bradstreet. "Invesmart's goal is to lead the industry with innovative technology that streamlines retirement plan design and administration — combined with integrated directed accounts and brokerage capabilities," said Jeb Britton, Chairman and CEO of Invesmart. "Mike's expertise will be vital to the strategic implementation of our mission. Mike Keller clearly stood apart from the rest of the candidates we interviewed. His extensive financial services, brokerage and Internet experience figured prominently in our decision." "This is an exciting time to be in the financial services industry — particularly retirement financial services," said Mr. Keller. "Invesmart has a compelling story for the industry today. I am thrilled to become a part of this dynamic organization." Mr. Keller holds a B.S. in Management Information Systems and Environmental Science from the University of Northern Colorado. In addition to his other work experience, he also served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 to 1972. "Mike Keller brings a vast amount of industry experience to Invesmart," said Scott Russell, principal managing director of SOFTBANK Venture Capital. "The addition of such a talented individual greatly complements the experienced management team." About Invesmart Invesmart, established in 1999 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is a full service retirement financial services firm with offices nationwide — combining Internet technology with the expertise of professionals, enabling companies to help their employees invest successfully for retirement. Invesmart offers an unmatched, objective selection of investment choices and supports all retirement plan types, all easily accessed through 13 offices nationwide or through state-of-the-art Internet capabilities. Invesmart's goal is to help employers and employees to invest smart so they can retire right. With over $9 billion in assets under administration, Invesmart is rapidly growing and now represents over 6,200 retirement plans and 487,000 plan participants. Invesmart is backed by SOFTBANK, Investor AB Venture Capital, Crosspoint Venture Partners and Mellon Ventures and has an agreement with Morningstar Associates, LLC to provide investment advisory services through Morningstar ClearFuture(SM). To learn more about the company, please visit us at www.invesmart.com or call 1-888-888-0076. # # # Press Contact TowersGroup
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