First National Bank and Trust Announces New PrimeVest Investment Executive, Emily Marshall 

Beloit, Wisconsin, March 10, 2009-  First National Investment Services announces the recent appointment of Emily Marshall to the position of Investment Executive.  Emily is registered with Primevest Financial Services, and will be contributing to a team of experienced Investment Executives including John Weitzel, Denise Woody, Mike Golembiesky and Joanne Acomb. 

Emily has Series 7 and 63 securities registrations and holds insurance licenses for life, health, long-term care, and variable annuities. Most recently, she worked as the Director of Fundraising for a non-profit organization, where she was instrumental in devising fundraising strategy and increasing revenue.  As an Investment Executive, Emily will provide investors with knowledgeable insight and guidance to meet their personalized investment needs. 

Founded in 1984, PrimeVest Financial Services, Inc., is a self-clearing broker-dealer serving the clients of nearly 600 financial institutions in 50 states and Guam. Headquartered in St. Cloud, Minn., PrimeVest delivers innovative investment and insurance solutions, comprehensive support and a flexible program structure backed by the strength of the ING brand – one of the world’s largest financial services organizations.  

First National Bank and Trust Company is a diversified financial services corporation headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin, with $609 million in assets.  Chartered in 1882, First National Bank and Trust Company now serves more than 25,000 households in seven communities and eleven locations in Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois.  Commitment to full service banking, investments, asset management and exceptional service has positioned First National Bank and Trust Company as a stateline leader in the industry.  

PrimeVest is a shareholder of the Chicago Stock Exchange and a member of the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the Securities Investors Protection Corporation (SIPC), and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).