Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown Names Daniel Austin as Client Advisor in Houston Office

Austin has over two decades of investment, sales and bankingexperience working for leading investment management organizations. Hejoins the firm from Smith Barney/Citigroup where he was a Senior VicePresident in the Houston office and previously, worked at JP MorganChase Securities of Texas as a Vice President.

"As we expand our presence in the market, Dan's extensivebackground and valuable client relationships will make him anexcellent addition to our team," said Kieval. "By hiring the bestregional client advisors we are committed to providing our clientswith superior service and investment ideas. Dan's expertise will helpbuild on our existing capabilities."

Austin holds a BA from the University of Texas.

About Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB) is a leading global investment bank witha strong and profitable private clients franchise. A leader in Germanyand Europe, the bank is continuously growing in North America, Asiaand key emerging markets. With Euro 1,035 billion in assets and 64,103employees, Deutsche Bank offers unparalleled financial services in 73countries throughout the world. The bank competes to be the leadingglobal provider of financial solutions for demanding clients creatingexceptional value for its shareholders and people.

Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown is the private client services divisionof Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., the investment banking andsecurities arm of Deutsche Bank AG in the United States and a memberof NYSE, NASD and SIPC. Deutsche Bank Alex. Brown, which is also partof Deutsche Bank's Private Wealth Management business division,provides a variety of customized solutions to private clients in theUS, including traditional and alternative investments, brokerage,investment advisory programs, risk management strategies, lending,corporate cash management and wealth management services throughbranch offices in 14 cities across the US.

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