Cardinal Bank Empowers High School Students to Make Informed Financial Decisions Through Innovative Web-Based Program

TYSONS CORNER, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cardinal Bank (NASDAQ:CFNL) today announced a new three-year partnership initiative to bring financial literacy education to students in 58 High Schools across the region through the My Money, My Future Financial Literacy Platform. Using this innovative platform, students will become certified in over 600 topics in financial education, allowing them to become more informed, responsible citizens. Cardinal Bank has partnered with EverFi, Inc. to bring the interactive financial management program to all public high school students in Loudoun, Fairfax, Arlington, and Prince William Counties, as well as those in Alexandria, at Bishop Ireton, Bishop O’Connell, and Bethesda Chevy-Chase High Schools at no cost to the schools.

“We take great pride in our leadership in Financial Literacy Education”

“We take great pride in our leadership in Financial Literacy Education,” said Bernard H. Clineburg, Chairman and CEO of Cardinal Bank. “With our innovative and award-winning School Banks, we have actively promoted hands-on experiences in local elementary and middle schools. Our partnership with EverFi allows us to extend our commitment to the area high school population, and provides the opportunity to educate literally thousands of students in a dynamic and meaningful way.”

The web-based My Money, My Future program uses the latest in new media technologies – video, animations, 3-D gaming, avatars, and social networking – to bring complex financial concepts to life for today’s digital generation. The platform uniquely tracks the progress and score of every student and provides students who successfully complete the course with Certification in Financial Literacy, a valuable mark of distinction on college applications and resumes.

About Cardinal Financial Corporation: Cardinal Financial Corporation, a financial holding company headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia, serves the Washington Metropolitan region through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cardinal Bank, with 27 conveniently located banking offices. Cardinal also operates George Mason Mortgage, LLC; Cardinal Trust and Investment Services; and Wilson/Bennett Capital Management, Inc. The Company's stock is traded on NASDAQ (CFNL). For additional information, visit our Web site at www.cardinalbank.com or call 703.584.3400.

About EverFi

EverFi is the leading education technology platform company to teach, assess, and certify students in critical skills including Financial Literacy, Student Loan Management, Digital Literacy, and Health and Wellness, and additional product areas to be announced in 2011. The company is already powering a national movement in 50 states that enables students to learn using the latest technology, including rich media and gaming and simulation. EverFi teams with major corporations and foundations to provide the programs at no cost to schools. Learn more at www.everfi.com.