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Bank of America's unique PB&I client service delivery model includes an integrated team of experienced financial professionals -- including a Bank of America Premier Banking(R) Client Manager and a Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.(R) (BAI) Financial Advisor. These dedicated teams work closely together to provide affluent clients with tailored financial solutions, including customized banking and investment solutions that help them to manage for today and plan for tomorrow.

"Ben is a proven leader whose banking and investment expertise will help us to further leverage our unique model to better serve affluent clients in the Pacific Northwest," said Athanasia. "In recent years, Ben has also played a critical role in our ongoing recruitment efforts nationwide -- particularly within our brokerage business, which is a top priority. We will continue to look to his leadership in this area as we move forward with our growth plans and appoint talented professionals to serve our clients in this important region and across the country."

Prince most recently served as PB&I region executive for Orange County and Inland Empire. He has been with Bank of America for more than 13 years, serving in a variety of leadership roles, including PB&I regional sales director and market director.

About Premier Banking & Investments

Premier Banking & Investments (PB&I) delivers personal attention, trusted guidance, custom-tailored banking, credit, investment solutions and day-to-day transaction services to affluent clients. A primary business within Bank of America Global Wealth & Investment Management, PB&I is a partnership between Bank of America Premier Banking and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. (BAI) that provides integrated banking and investment services and solutions to affluent clients with up to $3 million in investable assets. PB&I works with clients coast-to-coast through more than 100 dedicated Premier Banking & Investments Wealth Centers, supported by more than 6,100 retail banking offices and more than 18,500 ATMs nationwide.

About Bank of America

Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States, serving more than 59 million consumer and small business relationships with more than 6,100 retail banking offices, more than 18,500 ATMs and award-winning online banking with more than 25 million active users. Bank of America offers industry leading support to more than 4 million small business owners through a suite of innovative, easy-to-use online products and services. The company serves clients in more than 150 countries and has relationships with 99 percent of the U.S. Fortune 500 companies and 83 percent of the Fortune Global 500. Bank of America Corporation stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Premier Banking & Investments TM is offered through Bank of America Premier Banking(R) and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc.(R)

Banking products are provided by Bank of America, N.A., Member FDIC.

Investment products are provided by Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. and:

Are Not FDIC Insured May Lose Value Are Not Bank Guaranteed

Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer, member FINRA and SIPC, and a nonbank subsidiary of Bank of America, N.A.

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