Canaccord Adams Hires Robert Krumme as Managing Director, Institutional Sales for the New York Region

"We're pleased to welcome Bob to our team," said Tom Gabel,Co-Head of Equities and Managing Director of Institutional Sales."Previously a top performer at Thomas Weisel Partners, Bob's solidsales experience coupled with his strong client relationships willhelp drive the growth of our institutional equities business to newlevels."

Mr. Krumme brings nearly 20 years of experience to the firm. Hejoins Canaccord Adams from Thomas Weisel Partners where he acted asPrincipal on their New York Institutional Sales desk. Previously, hewas Vice President of Sales at Gerard Klauer Mattison, Inc. andLadenburg Thalmann, Inc.

"We continue to invest in our equities platform, creating positiveopportunities to better serve clients and expand our business," saidKevin Dunn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canaccord AdamsInc. "Bob will deliver our value added research ideas to the New Yorkinstitutional community and help them capitalize and thrive in thisdynamic environment."

Canaccord Adams is a global investment bank focused on growthcompanies in the metals and mining, energy, technology, life sciences,consumer and diversified sectors. With a focus on research-driveninvestment ideas, Canaccord Adams offers investment banking,institutional sales and trading, and corporate executive services.With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary in Canada, inLondon in the UK and in Boston, New York and San Francisco in the US,Canaccord Adams offers the expertise of a global investment bank withthe personalized attention and long-term strategic clientrelationships of a boutique investment bank. More information isavailable at www.canaccordadams.com. Canaccord Adams Inc., MemberNASD/SIPC.