Dransfield Named Chief Growth and Productivity Officer of Advanced Equities.

CHICAGO -- Advanced Equities Financial Corp. (AEFC) announced today that Mark Dransfield has been appointed Chief Growth and Productivity Officer of the company. Mr. Dransfield, who had been serving in the capacity of president of the AEFC's independent brokerage subsidiary, First Allied Securities,

Dwight Badger, CEO of AEFC, stated, "We are pleased to welcome Mark to this new position where he will be responsible for our enterprise-wide commitment to enhancing the productivity of our investment professionals and spearheading our growth efforts. We are confident that Mark's full-time devotion to these activities will have far-reaching benefits throughout the entire organization."

Ranked number 11 on Inc. Magazine's list of the 500 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. in 2006, AEFC centers on providing innovative financial opportunities and services to the high-net-worth community and delivering the most comprehensive service platform to leading financial advisors. The firm also specializes in providing late-stage private equity financing for the U.S. technology market and offers a comprehensive suite of wealth management capabilities.

Additionally, AEFC has distinguished itself by consistently attracting the industry's most productive advisors. In recent years, they have enjoyed the highest average production, per advisor, within their peer group.