David B. Root

DAVID B. ROOT, JR. is President of D.B. Root & Company and serves as the
Chairman of their Investment Policy Committee. The company, a
Pittsburgh-based financial counseling firm, was founded in 1994. Mr.
Root has established himself as an expert in working with the new
American millionaire, having developed this demographic group as his
market niche. He is the co-host of a financial TV talk show on cable
station, PCNC, entitled Wealthy & Wise. Mr. Root is an active
participant in local and national forums designed to educate the public
on the broad spectrum of investment possibilities and the overall
importance of sound financial planning. He is quoted extensively in
prominent financial publications. For 10 years prior to establishing
D.B. Root & Company, Mr. Root was President and Chief Operating Officer
of Bill Few Associates, an investment and financial advisory firm. He
also held management positions with Muhlenkamp and Company, a money
management firm. Mr. Root began his career with The Advisor Group, an
employee benefits consulting firm, after graduating from the University
of Michigan. He is a registered representative with Commonwealth
Financial Network, Inc., member NASD and SIPC.