Sterne Agee Opens a Branch in Chattanooga, TN

Birmingham, AL (September 29, 2009) –Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc. is proud to announce the establishment of a new branch in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The office is located at 412 Georgia Avenue, Suite 100, Chattanooga, Tennessee. The phone number is 423.305.7471.

Steve Weddle, Managing Director and Branch Manager and Ralph Allison, Senior Vice President and Assistant Branch Manager occupy this office along with three other Financial Advisors, Buddy Werner, Bob Red, Jim Ferguson, one Senior Registered Client Assistant, Jennifer Howard, and two Client Assistants, Robyn Ingram, and Natalia Davis.

Mr. Weddle and Mr. Allison started the Chattanooga E.F. Hutton office in 1983 and Mr. Werner, Mr. Ferguson and Mr. Red all began their investment career at the Chattanooga E.F. Hutton office.

"We are excited about the expansion opportunities opening up to Sterne Agee by entering the Chattanooga market. Steve Weddle and his group of professionals are highly regarded in the industry and will solidify our move into this market,” said James Dixon, Executive Managing Director of the Private Client Group.

Founded in 1901, Sterne Agee is one of the oldest and largest privately owned brokerage firms in the country. A member of the New York Stock Exchange, Sterne Agee is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama with offices in 23 states. Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc., is Member NYS/FINRA/SIPC.

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For more information contact:

Leah McKinney
Senior Vice President
205.949.3564
lmckinney@sterneagee.com