INVEST Financial Corporation® Signs Eight New Financial Institutions

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- INVEST Financial Corporation (INVEST) today announced it will provide brokerage and investment services for eight new financial institutions from across the United States. The recent additions to INVEST’s growing network include:

• TopLine Federal Credit Union, $311 million in assets (Maple Grove, Minnesota)
• Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union, $459 million in assets (Chalfont, Pennsylvania)
• Crane Federal Credit Union, $373 million in assets (Odon, Indiana)
• Hoosier Hills, $365 million in assets (Bedford, Indiana)
• Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union, $212 million in assets (Tampa, Florida)
• Emory Alliance Credit Union, $126 million in assets (Decatur, Georgia)
• Tri County Area Federal Credit Union, $109 million in assets (Pottstown, Pennsylvania)
• Bank of McGehee, $48 million in assets (McGehee, Arkansas)

“We could not be more pleased with INVEST’s new relationships and consistent growth as a firm,” said Steve Dowden, president and CEO of INVEST Financial Corporation. “We understand the unique needs of each financial institution we work with, and are dedicated to providing the appropriate resources required to advance the business development and technological initiatives of each entity.”

INVEST currently supports more than 150 banks and credit unions and more than 1,100 representatives nationwide. The Tampa, Fla.-based firm is a subsidiary of National Planning Holdings^® (NPH^®), one of the largest independent broker-dealer networks in the industry. INVEST was the first broker-dealer to conduct a securities trade in a bank lobby and has remained an industry leader in providing brokerage services for financial institutions.

Financial institutions interested in learning more about INVEST can contact the firm’s Business Development Team at (800) 245-4732, or visit www.investfinancial.com.

About INVEST Financial Corporation

INVEST Financial Corporation (www.investfinancial.com), a subsidiary of the National Planning Holdings, Inc.^® (NPH^®) independent broker-dealer network, is a full-service broker-dealer based in Tampa, Fla. NPH is an affiliate of Jackson National Life Insurance Company^® (Jackson^®, www.jackson.com), one of the largest life insurance companies in the United States.

Securities, related services, and insurance products offered through INVEST Financial Corporation, member FINRA, SIPC, a Registered Broker-Dealer and Registered Investment Advisor, and its affiliated insurance agencies, are not FDIC or NCUA insured; are not deposits of, obligations of, or guaranteed by any bank or credit union; and, are subject to investment risk, including the possible loss of principal amount invested.

INVEST, Bank of McGehee, Crane Federal Credit Union, Emory Alliance Credit Union, TopLine Federal Credit Union, Hoosier Hills, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Tampa Bay Federal Credit Union and Tri County Area Federal Credit Union are independent entities.