To Our Valued Clients and Associates,

On October 30th 2009, Long Island Employee Benefits Group suffered the unexpected loss of one of its founders, Ralph Prisco.

We are sure that those of you who knew Ralph as we did will agree that his vision for LIEBG has always been to provide the best possible consult and support to our clients. With his passing, we, his partners, co-workers and friends will continue to fulfill that vision. We are all committed to providing the same level of expertise and growth that he strived for.

All of us at LIEBG would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our clients and associates, for all of your heartfelt condolences and support during this most difficult time.

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Long Island Employee Benefits Group LTD
offers AICPA-endorsed retirement plan
for certified public accountants

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Long Island Employee Benefits Group LTD
offers AICPA-endorsed retirement plan
for certified public accountants

Nationwide Financial program now available
through local professionals

Hauppauge, NY - Long Island Employee Benefits Group LTD (LIEBG), a retirement plan administrator with over 15 years experience in the industry, has been selected to offer the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Member Retirement Advantage program in the Long Island and NYC area. The program, developed by Nationwide Financial Services (NYSE: NFS), provides qualified retirement plans, such as 401(k), to AICPA members.

AICPA Member Retirement Advantage offers plan administration by a pre-qualified, local third-party administrator; reduced pricing for customized plan design; and access to more than 450 investment options.

"In today's market environment, saving for retirement is absolutely crucial," said Ralph C. Prisco, CEO of LIEBG. "Through our strong relationship with Nationwide Financial, we are pleased to be able to help deliver a retirement program tailored to meet the needs of Long Island and NYC area's CPA firms and their employees."

After completing an extensive questionnaire regarding their business structure and practice, as well as providing several referral sources, LIEBG was among 28 retirement plan administrators chosen throughout the United States to serve AICPA members.

"Nationwide Financial is excited to partner with the AICPA to provide quality retirement programs for its members," said Steve Rose, Vice President and Retirement Product Manager for Nationwide Financial.

"We selected Nationwide based on its strength in the retirement-savings industry and because of the breadth and flexibility of its product design," said Mary Jones, Chair of the Member Retirement Committee.

AICPA Member Firms interested in learning more about the AICPA Member Retirement Program can call LIEBG at (631)-273-9220.

LIEBG is a full service employee benefits firm that concentrates on all aspects of employee benefits, including qualified retirement plans, non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements, including employee salary reduction programs under sections 401 (k), 403 (k) and 457 of the Internal Revenue Code. The firm consists of attorneys, actuaries, plan administrators, benefit analysts and investment consultants and performs employee benefit consulting, administrative and recordkeeping services for its clients. LIEBG's clients range from small business to several thousand life entities and represents both for-profit and not-for-profit entities, public and private corporations and professional practices.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants is the national professional association of CPAs, with more than 330,000 members in business and industry, public practice, government, and education.

Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: NFS), based in Columbus, is a leading provider of annuities, life insurance, retirement plans, and other financial services for individuals and institutional clients. The major operating subsidiary of NFS is Nationwide Life Insurance Company, the country's seventh-largest life insurer (i).

Nationwide Financial, with assets under management of more than $113 billion in 2001, is the retirement savings and income operation of Nationwide, a leading provider of diversified insurance and financial services. The parent company is ranked No. 136 on the Fortune 500 based on revenue. For more information about Nationwide Financial visit www.nationwidefinancial.com.

(i)A.M. Best based on 12/31/01 assets Pursuant to an endorsement agreement, the AICPA receives compensation from Nationwide Life Insurance Company and Nationwide Trust Company, FSB. Program and trust services are offered by Nationwide Trust Company, FSB. Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, member NASD. In MI only: Nationwide Investment Svcs. Corporation.