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SOUTHWESTERN INVESTMENT SERVICES TO BE HONORED AT 2008 NASHVILLE AREA CHAMBER FUTURE 50 AWARDS CEREMONY

Award identifies and recognizes 50 fastest-growing, privately held companies in Middle Tennessee

Nashville, Tenn. – Southwestern Investment Services, Inc. will be recognized as one of Middle Tennessee's 50 fastest-growing companies at the 2008 Nashville Area Chamber Future 50 Awards. The Future 50 is an annual recognition program celebrating 50 privately-owned companies in the mid-state experiencing rapid growth and success. This year's ceremony will be held on September 18 at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel.

"Being named a Future 50 winner is a tremendous honor," said Jeff Dobyns, President Southwestern Investment Services, Inc. and Branch Manager of Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. "For us, this recognition is a reflection of our company's commitment to positive growth and teamwork. But ultimately, it's our outstanding body of clients that deserves credit for this honor. They help us achieve our business goals by allowing us to help them attain their personal financial objectives. We are proud to accept this recognition on their behalf."

The Future 50 are identified through a nomination form, which includes questions about a company's past and projected sales and employment growth. To be eligible, companies must be privately owned, headquartered in Middle Tennessee, have 10 or more employees or annual revenue of at least $500,000 and anticipate revenue and employment growth of 10 percent or more per year for the next three years. The nominations are collected by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and tabulated by KraftCPAs, the official accounting firm of the Future 50 Awards.

"This year's competition was made especially difficult by the high number of applications we received-as a matter of fact, the highest in almost four years," said Charles Sueing, president of the Sueing Agency, Nationwide Insurances & Financial Services and chairman of the Chamber's small business council. "It goes to show the strength of these companies, despite the challenges of a less-than-perfect economy."

Southwestern Investment Services, is an independent firm and is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Southwestern Company. Their team has seen an increase in revenue of 36 percent over the past fiscal year and anticipates annual growth to exceed 20 percent over the next three years.

"Southwestern Investment Services has quickly become one of The Southwestern Company's most successful companies," said Henry Bedford, CEO of The Southwestern Company. "This team has earned this recognition using the same ethic of hard work and integrity that has made The Southwestern Company successful for over a century. Congratulations to the Southwestern Investment Services team. I suspect this won't be the last Future 50 recognition it receives."

The professionals at Southwestern Investment Services, Inc. is an independently-owned firm that have earned respect throughout Middle Tennessee by partnering with clients rather than selling to them. The professionals have extensive experience in the financial services industry, offering a comprehensive range of investment and financial planning alternatives for individuals and businesses through Raymond James. Realizing that every client has different fiscal needs, Raymond James advisors assist customers in setting realistic, long-term financial goals and then develop a sound plan that helps reach the intended target.

The Future 50 Awards are presented by the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Bank of America, The Tennessean, KraftCPAs and Frost Brown Todd.

About the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is Middle Tennessee's largest business federation. Together with its affiliates, the Nashville Chamber works to strengthen the region's business climate and enhance Nashville's position as a desirable place to live, work and visit. For more information, visit the Chamber's website at www.nashivillechamber.com.

About Southwestern Investment Services, Inc.
Southwestern Investment Services, Inc. is an independent firm. Securities and investment advisory services offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC Raymond James is not affiliated with Southwestern Company. A wholly owned subsidiary of The Southwestern Company, Southwestern Investment Services, Inc. has offices in Nashville, Tennessee, Franklin, Tennessee and Dallas, Texas. For more information, call 615.391.2902 or toll free at 800.526.5772. Or visit www.raymondjames.com/southwestern.

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