Financial Profiles Donates Software to University of Missouri at St. Louis for Financial Planning Course; Agreement Marks Second College to Participate in Company's Education Support Program

Business Wire, March 20, 2006

CARLSBAD, Calif. -- Financial Profiles Inc., the standard for planning and advice solutions, today announced it has entered an agreement to donate software to the University of Missouri at St. Louis to support its financial planning undergraduate classes.

The agreement marks the second school to participate in the company's Education Support Program.

"I feel that it is critical for our students to get first-hand practical experience in how needs-based financial planning is done," said Thomas Eyssell, Ph.D., CSA, associate dean and director of graduate studies at the University of Missouri, St. Louis. "Financial Profiles has been the industry leader for more than 35 years, which makes them the ideal partner in this regard."

Under the agreement, Financial Profiles will supply evaluation software for students in the undergraduate financial planning courses as well as a fully-functional licensed application to the University. The company also provided a teacher's learning guide edition, training tutorial CDs and sample case studies.

"Being the industry standard for financial planning and advice solutions also requires us to participate in recruiting, training and assisting the best and brightest," said Jim McClafferty, president and CEO at Financial Profiles. "Our Educational Support Program is an important element to this initiative, and we're proud to have the University of Missouri-St. Louis as a partner in this regard."

Colleges and Universities interested in participating in Financial Profiles' Educational Support Program should contact David Oates, Director of Marketing at doates@profiles.com or 760-431-9400 Ext. 379.

About Financial Profiles, Inc.

Financial Profiles offers the financial services industry comprehensive financial advice software, consulting, training and support services. The company began in 1969 and today works with many nationally recognized financial services organizations. For more information about Financial Profiles' products and services, visit the company's Web site at www.profiles.com.

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