Credit Union Representative Recognized For Outstanding Performance in Investment Services

Austin, TEXAS — August 13, 2008

University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) announced that Michael Guthrie, a registered representative affiliated with broker-dealer and Registered Investment Adviser CUSO Financial Services, LP (CFS) was a recent recipient of CFS’ 2007 Bronze Pacesetter Award at the 2008 CFS “Focus, Commit, Evolve” Annual Conference, recently held in San Diego, California.

The award honors the top producing registered representatives among CFS’ 100-plus credit union programs.

Guthrie was credited with generating significant revenue while providing high quality financial and retirement planning services to UFCU members. He has served the credit union membership for over four years.

“We are extremely proud of Michael’s accomplishment and the outstanding service he has provided to our members over the years,” said Yung Tran, Senior Vice President of Finance and CFO. “His knowledge, experience and commitment to member service are examples and an inspiration to all of us who strive for excellence in our profession.”

The annual awards are presented by CFS as a way to recognize top registered representatives for their dedication to high standards, commitment to superior service and outstanding performance in delivering investment services to members.

In addition to financial planning and investment services, UFCU also offers consumer, home and auto loans, deposit services and Online Banking services.

UFCU serves more than 125,000 members in the Austin and Galveston areas and has more than $938 million in assets. For more information about UFCU's accounts and services, visit www.ufcu.org.

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Investment products are offered by CUSO Financial Services, L.P. (Member FINRA/SIPC) and are not NCUA/NCUSIF insured, not credit union guaranteed, and may lose value.