Langdon Ford Financial of Parsippany Earns Securian's 2004 New Firm of the Year Award

Business Wire, Feb 28, 2005

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Langdon Ford Financial of Parsippany, NJ, was named 2004 Top New Firm of the Year by Securian Financial Network, a nationwide system of more than 1,500 financial advisors that distributes products manufactured by Securian Financial Group, Inc., and other leading financial services providers.

To earn the Top New Firm of the Year Award, Langdon Ford Financial was the top performing firm among firms that have been in the network for up to one full calendar year. Langdon Ford, a 70-person firm co-managed by John H. Langdon and Steven P. Ford, CLF, LUTCF, achieved this level of success despite many challenges in 2004. The firm had to search for a new company and broker-dealer under which to operate, as well as move into new office space, all while delivering superior service to its clients.

"We attribute our success to our deep relationships with the people affiliated with our firm and our unwavering commitment to deliver on what we promise," said Steve Ford, whose father, William E. Ford, started the firm in 1966.

"We're thrilled that Langdon Ford has joined the Securian team. In just a short time, they've demonstrated their excellence and dedication to this business," said Tom Burns, CLU, ChFC, senior vice president, Securian Financial Group, Inc.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. was founded in 1880 and provides financial security for individuals and businesses in the form of insurance, pensions and investments. With more than $435 billion of life insurance in force and $23 billion in assets under management, Securian Financial Group, Inc., serves over seven million people through a combined work force of 5,000 people in its St. Paul headquarters and offices around the country.

NOTE: High-resolution photos of John Langdon and Steven Ford are available electronically by contacting maggie.jensen@securian.com.