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Seven Financial Seminars, Five Orange County Locations, Zero Cost

"Our free seminars cover a range of investing topics for everyone, from beginners to advanced traders," said Tustin Branch Manager Mark Kreyche. "During our three seminars on Saturday, investors can learn about options, ETFs and the features and functionality of Scottrade's stock trading tools." * **

Through Scottrade's small-group seminars, Orange County investors can also exchange stock trading ideas and strategies with other local investors. Upcoming events are scheduled for:

Investors can register to attend by calling the Scottrade branch office or visiting Scottrade's online Knowledge Center. In addition to branch seminars, other educational opportunities offered throughout the year by Scottrade include live webinars, user summits and an online community.

With more than 475 branch offices, Scottrade is the online investing firm with the largest branch network in the country. The firm offers a full line of products, support and market research tools to help self-directed investors make their own financial decisions. Though Scottrade does not provide advice, brokers are available at branch offices to answer account-related questions, provide customer service and give tutorials on Scottrade's online trading services.

About Scottrade

As a leading online investing firm, Scottrade offers a full line of investment products, online trading services and market research tools to help investors take control of their financial future. Founded in 1980, Scottrade is dedicated to personalized customer service and value, providing customers the convenience of buying many stocks online at just $7 per trade and the support of the largest branch network among online investment firms, with more than 475 nationwide branch offices. Scottrade has been named one of FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" in America for three consecutive years. For more information, visit www.scottrade.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.

*Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Detailed information on our policies and the risks associated with options can be found in Scottrade's Options Application and Agreement, Brokerage Account Agreement, and Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (available at your local Scottrade branch office or from the Options Clearing Corporation at 1-888-OPTIONS or by visiting www.optionsclearing.com). Market volatility, volume, and system availability may impact account access and trade execution. Supporting documentation for any claims will be supplied upon request.

**Investors should consider the investment objectives, charges, expense, and unique risk profile of an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF), or Closed End Fund (CEF,) carefully before investing. Leveraged and Inverse ETFs, and CEFs, may not be suitable for all investors and may increase exposure to volatility through the use of leverage, short sales of securities, derivatives and other complex investment strategies. These funds' performance will likely be significantly different than their benchmark over periods of more than one day, and their performance over time may in fact trend opposite of their benchmark. Investors should monitor these holdings, consistent with their strategies, as frequently as daily. A prospectus contains this and other information about the ETF, or CEF, and should be obtained from the issuer. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.

Scottrade
Ben Gillham, 314-965-1555 x4784
bgillham@scottrade.com