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Archived November 15, 2005

MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 15, 2005 — Stanford Group Company, member NASD/SIPC, sponsored the AeA (formerly the American Electronics Association) conference in San Diego and hosted several leading technology companies and investors at the conference. Over 200 companies made presentations and over 800 investors attended the conference.

The Stanford presence at the conference and the private event for select clients and investors was very well received by the clients. Some of the client comments include:

“Great event. Stanford’s commitment to the Technology Sector is impressive.” —Peter Tallian, CFO, Transwitch

“Stanford Group has come up quickly on the Technology Investment Banking landscape.” –David Sommers, CFO, Netscout Systems

“I am so glad I came to your private event; great mix of investors and companies.” — Chris Emanuel, Money Manager, JP Morgan Michael Guptan discusses Technology Banking

Michael Guptan, managing director of Technology Investment Banking at Stanford, commented, “Our presence at a high profile conference like the AeA positions us in a leadership role for our clients and raises the quality of dialog that we are having with the clients and investors in the Technology sector. Events like this add to the momentum and the recognition as we continue to develop Stanford into a leading investment bank focused on emerging growth companies.”

Archived November 2, 2005

Note: St. Jude Classic is now the Stanford St. Jude Championship

Memphis, TN (November 2, 2005) - Stanford Financial Group will become the title sponsor of the FedEx St. Jude Classic beginning in 2007. The company will take over as title sponsor of the Stanford St. Jude Classic when FedEx expands its role with the PGA TOUR to become title sponsor of the FedEx Cup, the season-long points race. FedEx plans to continue to have a significant role in the Stanford St. Jude Classic both as presenting sponsor as well as through its employee volunteer program.

PGA TOUR Commissioner, Tim Finchem announced the new partnership with Stanford Financial Group today in conjunction with the PGA TOUR’s announcement of a restructured tour. See the accompanying release for additional details on the PGA TOUR.

“This is an exciting day for the PGA TOUR,” said Finchem. Our decision to go with this structural change will strengthen each individual event and enhance the PGA TOUR brand. We’re very proud to have Stanford Financial Group join the PGA TOUR and step into the role of title sponsor of the St. Jude Classic. I know that it will build on the stellar tradition that FedEx has established and further elevate this stop on the TOUR,” he said.

James M. Davis, Director and CFO for Stanford Financial Group, said the sponsorship fits nicely with the company’s community investment priorities and its goal to secure strategic marketing opportunities. “This was a perfect opportunity for us to partner with the PGA TOUR, the premier sports marketing brand in the world, and at the same time support a charity that means so much to the children of the world. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital represents the best of what can be accomplished when individuals and corporations are good stewards of their resources and committed to making a true difference. It is for this reason St. Jude has become the Stanford corporate charity of choice, and we’re honored to become title sponsor of this important event. From a co-branding perspective, the PGA TOUR represents the qualities that we at Stanford hold in high esteem - honor, dignity and an unwavering commitment to excellence,” said Davis.

Dave McKee, COO of AlSAC-St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital said Stanford is a great addition to the event. “This is a company that has a clear understanding of what it means to do things right. We know that the continued success of the St. Jude Classic is in good hands with Stanford. We wouldn’t have agreed to anything less. Stanford’s sponsorship allows us to continue to work with our long-time partner FedEx, but now with the added resources of an international company like Stanford,” he said.

Specific details of the sponsorship were not disclosed.

The St. Jude Classic is in its 49th year. The tournament now known as the FedEx St. Jude Classic was founded in 1958 as the Memphis Open by seven

Memphis businessmen. With an initial purse of $20,000, the founders had little idea that their creation would one day become the national event it is today.

“On behalf of more than 1,850 volunteers and the board of Youth Programs, Inc., I welcome Stanford Financial Group as title sponsor of our event. I also thank FedEx Corporation for their strong support for the past 20 years. With FedEx continuing to be a major sponsor of our tournament, and Stanford Financial Group’s new enthusiasm and support as title sponsor, we will produce a bigger and better PGA TOUR golf tournament in the years to come. But above all, we believe today’s announcements will have a long-term positive impact on our fundraising efforts for the children of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,” said Reggie Barnes, president of Youth Programs, Inc., and general chairman of the FedEx St. Jude Classic.

Archived November 2, 2005

MIAMI, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 2, 2005 - Stanford Group Company, member NASD/SIPC, acted as co-lead manager in the initial public offering of Electro-Optical Sciences, Inc. (EOS). EOS is a medical device company focused on the design and development of a non-invasive point-of-care system for the early detection of melanoma. In the IPO, EOS raised $20 million and issued four million shares at an initial offering price of $5 per share. The shares, traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “MELA,” surged on the first day of trading, Friday, October 28, and closed the day at $7.71, a 54 percent increase. Proceeds from the IPO will be applied toward the development and commercialization of MelaFind, EOS’ melanoma detection system.

This represents the first time the Stanford Group has co-led an IPO. ThinkEquity Partners acted as co-lead manager and bookrunner in the IPO.

Joseph Gulfo, CEO of EOS, said “The capital we raised in the IPO is expected to carry us through the upcoming FDA pivotal trials and commercialization. Stanford’s investment banking, research expertise and distribution network were critical in making our IPO a success in a difficult market environment. Stanford’s persistence and commitment to EOS paid off and is greatly appreciated.”

Jimmy Li, managing director and head of Investment Banking at Stanford, commented, “The EOS IPO represents a major achievement for Stanford’s institutional business. This transaction will give us significant momentum and recognition as we continue to develop Stanford into a leading middle-market investment bank.”