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            Koehler receives RPC 
            designation 
            [APRIL 
            8, 2003]  
            Nicholas A. Koehler, a 
            financial consultant with the Lincoln office of A.G. Edwards & Sons, 
            Inc. has completed training for the title of "Retirement Planning 
            Consultant." Koehler completed an extensive training course offered 
            through the College for Financial Planning and other institutions 
            that provide classes in this discipline. | 
        
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            "Financial consultants who are awarded 
            the Retirement Planning Consultant designation have in-depth 
            knowledge of the financial planning process and are better equipped 
            to meet the ever-changing demands and more complex retirement needs 
            of our clients," said Philip Dehner, branch manager of A.G. Edwards 
            Lincoln office. 
            In achieving the new designation, 
            Koehler successfully completed approximately 100 hours of study, 
            which addressed subjects such as analysis of savings needs for 
            retirement, design of qualified retirement plans, Social Security, 
            Medicare and more. A 10-hour supplementary course on the latest A.G. 
            Edwards tools and techniques, offered through A.G. Edwards 
            University, is also required.  Koehler 
            lives in Lincoln and has been with A.G. Edwards since January of 
            2002. [News 
            release] | 
      
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            Leisinger honored 
            [APRIL 
            3, 2003]  
            James D. Leisinger, CFP™, a 
            senior financial advisor with American Express in Lincoln, has been 
            selected for the company’s Premier Club for his outstanding service 
            to clients in protection planning. | 
        
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            The Premier Club recognizes American 
            Express financial advisors who have consistently provided balance 
            for their clients through high-quality investment and protection 
            planning advice to clients within their practice. Leisinger is being 
            recognized for his service in the 2002 calendar year. He has been  with American Express for 20 years. His American 
            Express office is located in the Griesheim Building, 101½ S. 
            Kickapoo St. in Lincoln. | 
      
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