WFG Capital Advisors and National Underwriter Announce Agency Merger & Acquisition Seminar, May 18, 2005

WFG Capital Advisors LP and the Professional Publishing Division at The National Underwriter Company announce today that they are joining forces to conduct a one-day seminar, Mergers & Acquisitions and Other Strategic Alternatives To Maximize Shareholder Value.

HARRISBURG, PA (PRWEB) March 18, 2005 -- WFG Capital Advisors LP and the Professional Publishing Division at The National Underwriter Company announce today that they are joining forces to conduct a one-day seminar, Mergers & Acquisitions and Other Strategic Alternatives To Maximize Shareholder Value. The seminar will be held on May 18, 2005 at the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in Elizabeth, New Jersey (Newark Airport).

The information-intensive full day seminar is geared toward agency owners and executives, banking executives and other industry professionals who have a need for timely, relevant mergers and acquisitions data and information -- how to enhance agency value in todays highly competitive market. The subject matter is tailored to the agency system and unveils such topics as the key drivers behind industry consolidation; agency valuation and deal structures; the impact of banks on the market; what prices are currently being paid by the different buyer groups; what an agency owner should expect in a transaction process; and life after the deal.

According to Steven Wevodau, Managing Principal of WFG, "The topics are very substantive and delivered by professionals who have been engaged in hundreds of transactions and have significant professional experience.

We are delighted to have the support of such a prominent organization as The National Underwriter Company."

Robert Lieblein, President of WFG, stated This seminar is well thought out and delivers impact information that not only includes recent industry developments but also offers the independent agency owner with methods and solutions to increase shareholder value in todays highly competitive environment. We have assembled numerous industry professionals who have significant experience in enhancing the overall operation of an agency, including strategic planning, perpetuation and succession planning issues, successful bank owned agency strategies, as well as other topics that are of high relevance to the industry professional looking to enhance their agency."

According to James M. Keefe, Managing Director of NUCO's Professional Publishing Division, National Underwriter is very excited to sponsor this event. The pace of industry consolidation is accelerating; a relevant seminar on how to enhance the value of an agency is vital among industry professionals. We believe that the information presented by WFGs professionals will greatly benefit all participants. It is because of this expertise that we sought out Mr. Wevodau and Mr. Lieblein to develop our new subscription service, Insurance Mergers & Acquisitions Insights: the Definitive M&A Resource for the Insurance Industry."

The full day session includes presenters such as experienced attorneys, investment banking professionals, a CEO of a bank-owned top 100 firm, and career management specialists.

More information can be obtained at www.wfgca.com or by calling 717.780.7800.

About WFG:
WFG Capital Advisors LP, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is an Investment Banking and Corporate Financial Advisor for the insurance and financial services industries.

About National Underwriter:
The National Underwriter Company is the leading insurance and financial services information provider. NUCOs Insurance Magazine Division publishes two weekly news magazines for the property/casualty and life/health sectors of insurance carrying the National Underwriter brand. The company also publishes Claims, a monthly magazine for claims executives; Tech Decisions, for IT insurance professionals; and two regional titles, Florida Underwriter, and Insurance Advocate, for the New York metro market. In live events, NUCOs Professional Publishing Division issues its Fire, Casualty and Surety Bulletins, reporting on the latest developments in insurance policy application and legal interpretation; and the TaxFacts annuals, summarizing how the tax code affects insurance benefits and investment decisions, among some 160 titles in all. For more information about NUCO, visit www.nuco.com.

Contacts:
WFG Capital Advisors LP
Steven S. Wevodau, Managing Principal
Direct: (717) 780-7802 / swevodau@wfgca.com
Main: 717-780-7800 / www.wfgca.com
The National Underwriter Company
Bruce Hillman, Editorial Director, Professional Publishing Division
Tel: (859) 692-2221 / bhillman@nuco.com
www.nuco.com

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