CORRECTING and REPLACING Triad Advisors Promotes Chet Payne to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Ernie Strauss to Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer

CORRECTION…by Triad Advisors, Inc.

NORCROSS, Ga.--()--Headline of release should read: Triad Advisors Promotes Chet Payne to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Ernie Strauss to Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer (sted Triad Advisors Promotes Chet Payne to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Ernie Strauss to Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer).

The release reads:

TRIAD ADVISORS PROMOTES CHET PAYNE TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND ERNIE STRAUSS TO SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Triad Advisors has promoted Chet Payne to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Triad Advisors, Inc. and Ernie Strauss to Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer of Triad Advisors.

Mr. Payne’s responsibilities now include oversight of the firm’s daily operations, technology, accounting and advisor compensation departments. Mr. Payne, formerly Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, will continue to oversee and work closely with the compliance staff. He will also continue his involvement as a member of the Executive Committee to guarantee the independent broker/dealer is meeting the needs of the advisors it supports and creating innovative solutions to help advisors serve the diverse needs of their clients. Mr. Payne additionally serves on the Compliance Council for the Financial Services Institute.

“Chet has been an integral part of our senior management team, a valuable resource to our advisors and we are pleased he will be taking on additional responsibilities,” said Mark Mettelman, President and CEO of Triad Advisors.

Ernie Strauss’ responsibilities include oversight of daily compliance functions and ensuring compliance with state, federal and self-regulatory agency regulations. Previously, Mr. Strauss served as Vice President, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer and will continue his role as a consultative resource to Triad’s 500+ advisors nationwide.

“Ernie is a key member of our senior management team and a consistent contributor to our advisors,” said Chet Payne, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Triad Advisors.

About Triad Advisors:

Triad Advisors, a subsidiary of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. (NYSE Amex:LTS), is an independent broker/dealer and Registered Investment Advisor headquartered in Norcross, GA. Triad offers a broad menu of products, services and total wealth management solutions to over 500 independent financial advisors located throughout the country. The advisors affiliated with Triad are dedicated to providing superior service and objective financial advice in order to help their clients achieve their financial goals. As the broker/dealer, Triad provides back office solutions to support advisors in all aspects of their practice, including customer service, account processing, compliance, products and technology. Since its inception in 1998, Triad has been one of the fastest growing broker/dealers in the industry recognized in numerous industry publications. For more information, please visit www.triad-advisors.com.

Contacts

Triad Advisors, Inc.
Mark Mettelman & Nathan Stibbs, 770-840-0363
www.triad-advisors.com

Contacts

Triad Advisors, Inc.
Mark Mettelman & Nathan Stibbs, 770-840-0363
www.triad-advisors.com