Hylant Group Announces the Addition of Nathan Cherry as Client Executive for
Hylant Financial Services

CARMEL, Indiana - June 7, 2006 - Ohio-based Hylant Group has hired Nathan Cherry, he will be joining the investment team of Paul Abendroth and John Ostrosky to enhance the wealth management strategies the team currently offers. Paul Abendroth, President of Hylant Financial Services, commented, “We are excited about the opportunity to add Nate to our team. Our steady growth has created the need for a dedicated young talent like Nate.” Nathan recently graduated from Wittenberg University in May with a BA in Economics and Finance. Nathan is from Toledo and is also a graduate of St. John’s Jesuit High School, a college Preparatory school where he was a member of the National Honors Society. At Wittenberg Nathan was a three year starter for the football team receiving his varsity letter three years in a row. He was also a member of the Wittenberg Investment club for 3 years. In his spare time during his years at Wittenberg he would coach the Dayton Lady Hoopsters and AAU girls basketball team.

The Hylant Group, founded in 1935, is the 27th largest insurance agency in the United States. With a team of over 625 professionals, they are positioned to service their clients locally and around the globe. Hylant offers complete risk management services, employee benefits, loss control, 401(k) and financial services, health care management, and insurance for businesses and individuals around the world. In addition to the corporate headquarters in Toledo, Ohio, the firm has offices in Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio; Troy and Ann Arbor, Michigan; as well as Indianapolis, Bloomington and Fort Wayne, Indiana. Hylant is a member of the Worldwide Broker Network and is currently ranked by the Hales Report as the 7th largest privately held broker in the nation.