Brian Abner Promoted to Director of Market Strategies

ATLANTA, Dec. 18, 2007 - LEVEL5, a strategic consulting and financial facilities development firm, announced its internal expansion with the promotion of Brian Abner to Director of Market Strategies. Abner will increase his responsibilities in detailed strategic market analyses while overseeing the mentoring and coaching of new consulting staff at LEVEL5.

Abner will continue to provide expert commentary on economic trends facing financial institutions in today's dynamic environment. He is a frequent contributor to several industry publications. As senior market analyst for LEVEL5, he has become very familiar with the company's financial model to help financial institutions develop and implement growth strategies. Prior to joining LEVEL5, Abner was a national real estate market analyst for SouthTrust Bank where he examined more than 50 markets for residential and commercial real estate.

"As LEVEL5 continues to gain significant momentum in the financial industry, it is important that we have the best resources in place to accommodate our growth," said J. F. Kassler, president and CEO of LEVEL5. "Brian has proven himself time and time again as a key member of our market strategies area. He continues to bring innovative strategies for success to our clients. As a company providing growth strategies for effective placement in the financial market, LEVEL5's services require experienced leaders to reach our clients' objectives. Brian's experience will help guide our clients through efficient decision-making processes."

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