State Discount Brokers New Partnership Benefits Military Investors

CLEVELAND, OHIO, October 10, 2000 -- State Discount Brokers has entered
into a unique partnership with militarylifestyle.com, offering all
Military personnel, retirees and qualified dependents more than a 10%
discount off its already low commissions.

The partnership links two exceptional, family-friendly entities: the
discount -brokerage services of State Discount Brokers with
militarylifestyle.coms content-driven and value-oriented website. Later this week, State Discount Brokers will launch the Family Financial Network
(www.familyfinancialnetwork.com), a content-rich, web portal that
provides financial news, resources, and investment information,
including an Investing for Kids" link.

Were delighted to partner with militarylifestyle.com," said Sherry
Bruce, Founder and CEO of State Discount Brokers. At State Discount
Brokers, we pride ourselves in providing unrivaled customer service, and
militarylifestyle.com is totally consistent with our essential
philosophy that customers are family, too. This partnership is yet
another essential benefit that we offer to the family-oriented investor.
For our men and women in uniform, its our way of saying that we
appreciate the sacrifices they make each day."

We couldnt have found a better match," said Rich Carroll, President
and CEO of militarylifestyle.com. Militarylifestyle.com is,
essentially, a military-exclusive site. By partnering with State
Discount Brokers, were able to extend our support to service members,
retirees, and their families."

Headquartered in Cleveland, and with offices in Philadelphia, Las Vegas
and Boca Raton, Fla., State Discount Brokers was founded in 1985 by
Sherry Bruce. The firm has grown to be the largest woman-owned,
privately -held brokerage in the country. For more information on State
Discount Brokers call 800-99-STATE, or visit
www.statediscountbrokers.com.