Securities America Congratulates Top Advisor on Community Leadership Award

OMAHA, Neb., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Securities America, Inc. congratulates
Brett S. Ellen, president and CEO of California-based American Financial
Network, on his receipt of the Community Leadership Award in the Mentoring
Excellence category presented by Invest in Others Charitable Foundation and
Investment News magazine. The achievement honors successful financial advisors
who demonstrate a philanthropic spirit and commitment to strengthening their
communities and enriching the lives of others.

"Brett places service at the center of all of his efforts. Not only does he
seek to provide unparalleled service to his clients, he constantly strives to
mentor, coach and serve fellow advisors and his community at large," said
Securities America Chairman and CEO Steve McWhorter. "We are fortunate to have
a leader of such caliber be part of our organization."

Based on gross dealer concessions and fees, Ellen is ranked as Securities
America's Top Advisor. In addition, he ranks second based on assets under
management. He was chosen to receive the leadership award for his impressive
work with Turn Kindness On (TKO) Helping Hands, an organization established to
promote community involvement and social responsibility among young children.
Ellen's involvement with TKO runs the gamut from co-founder and board member
to hands-on participant in service projects. Ellen actively engages local
youth in volunteer activities, empowering them to make a difference in their
world. TKO received a $12,500 check from Invest in Others in recognition of
Ellen's award.

"Brett's on-going commitment to community involvement exemplifies a core value
at Securities America," said McWhorter. The broker dealer recently launched
"Investing in Our Communities: 25 Weeks of Caring, Giving and Sharing" to
celebrate the company's 25th anniversary through community service projects in
communities across the country where the firm's employees live and work.

About Securities America
Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Securities America, Inc. has more than 1,900
financial professionals nationwide with more than $42 billion in client assets
under their supervision. Securities America Advisors, Inc. is an
SEC-Registered Investment Advisory firm with more than $13 billion in assets
under management and administration that offers investment management,
financial advice and financial planning through financial advisors. As your
business growth expert, Securities America's mission is to foster the success
of financial professionals so they can provide quality, objective counsel and
services to their clients. Additional information is available at
www.securitiesamerica.com.

About Brett Ellen and American Financial Network
Brett Ellen, founder and president of American Financial Network, is a
financial planner and investment advisor representative with Securities
America Advisors who specializes in wealth management and corporate benefit
planning services. Additionally, Ellen established and is an active part of
the Financial Solutions Alliance, a network of financial service providers
from across the country that work collaboratively to address the financial and
business needs of their clients. Unprecedented in his ability to serve both
individual investors and corporate planners, Ellen is recognized by Securities
America as one of their top advisors.

As a California native, Ellen believes strongly in giving back to his
community. He and his firm actively support a variety of non-profit
organizations. In 2008, the Muscular Dystrophy Association awarded Ellen the
prestigious Humanitarian of the Year Award for his philanthropic endeavors and
dedication towards making a difference. Ellen writes a finance blog for
children - www.KidsFinanceCoach.com - to help them understand important
concepts and become financially literate and responsible adults. For more
information about Brett Ellen, visit www.afn-net.com.

SOURCE Securities America, Inc.

Deb Hansen, First Vice President Marketing, 1-800-747-6111, ext. 4600,
dhansen@saionline.com, or Natalie Hadley, Public Relations/Marketing,
1-800-747-6111, ext. 4606, nhadley@saionline.com, both of Securities America,
Inc.