Washington Asset Management Hires 401k Marketing VP
BELLEVUE, WA, November 17, 2009 -- Washington Asset Management, an affiliate of Paulson Investment Company, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Paulson Capital Corp. (Nasdaq:PLCC), has hired experienced financial consultant Sara LaLande as a Vice President in the Bellevue, Washington office. Miss LaLande brings nearly a decade of expertise in financial services as well as a wealth of regional contacts. Sara joins the Washington Asset Management (WAM) office as a Vice President focusing on the 401k market.
"We feel very fortunate to have been chosen by Miss LaLande as the best place to continue to expand her practice," said Brian DiJulio, Washington Asset Management CEO and owner. "Not only does she possess the skills to navigate difficult markets for her clients, she is also an outstanding member of the local community, making her the perfect candidate for a position with our firm. We look forward to having her as a part of the team for years to come."
Miss LaLande has earned the title of Accredited Asset Management Specialist, secured her Series 7 and 66 licensing, and is licensed to sell Life, Disability and Long Term Care Insurance products. Miss LaLande is formerly of UBS Financial in the Bellevue, Washington office.
"Paulson Investment Company is proud to have Sara LaLande as a leader on our Bellevue team," said Trent Davis, Chief Executive Officer of Paulson Investment Company, Inc. "Sara's exceptional reputation and proven track record of excellence in client service make her an important addition to our force."
"Washington Asset Management, together with Paulson Investment Company, Inc., has established a reputation for fulfilling their clients' needs by implementing trusted investment strategies over a wide range of diverse products," said Miss LaLande. "I am honored to join the successful WAM team as the next stage of my career."
Sara will work out of the WAM Bellevue branch at 10657 Ne 2nd Street. She resides in Bellevue and is involved in a number of community organizations. As a native Washingtonian, Sara graduated from the prestigious University of Washington School of Business Administration in 1999. She received her MBA in Financial Management in 2003 from City University in Bellevue, Wa.
About Paulson Capital Corporation
Paulson Capital Corporation is the parent company to Paulson Investment Company, Inc. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Paulson Investment Company, Inc. is the Northwest's largest independent brokerage firm and a national leader in public offerings of small and emerging growth companies with capital needs of $5 million to $45 million. Founded by Chester "Chet" Paulson in 1970, it has managed or underwritten 164 securities offerings and has generated more than $1.2 billion for client companies.
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