Gateway Investment Services Named Investment Program of the Year
26 Abril 2006 - 11:33AM
PR Newswire (US)
- Bank Insurance & Securities Association Recognizes Gateway
for Excellence Among Community Based Institutions - ELIZABETH CITY,
N.C., April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In recognition of an
ongoing commitment to delivering outstanding service and placing
client needs first, Gateway Investment Services (GIS) was named
Community Based Institution Program of the Year by the Bank
Insurance & Securities Association (BISA). Gateway Investment
Services, through a partnership with UVEST Financial Services,
makes available investment solutions to meet a range of financial
planning needs. The award was presented at a ceremony held during
BISA's 2006 annual convention in March. "Gateway Bank is committed
to providing a superior customer service experience and delivering
a full suite of financial solutions for their clients," said
Heywood Sloane, managing director of BISA. "As a result, the
products and services made available through Gateway Investment
Services have become an integral part of the bank's offering. The
financial consultants at Gateway Investment Services share this
focus and vision, ensuring a client- centered approach to each
investment consultation." The BISA Awards of Excellence program
consists of four annual awards, including Community Based
Institution Program of the Year. Nominations are provided by BISA
member firms but may include both member and non-member programs.
The BISA Board determines the award winners each year upon
consideration of all aspects of the nominated program within the
context of the institution's market, size, and mission. Program
nominations are judged based on the sponsoring institution's
demonstrated excellence and leadership within both its peer group
and the bank insurance & securities industry. "Gateway
Investment Services is honored to receive this recognition from
BISA for our efforts to make comprehensive and needs-driven
investment services available to clients of our community bank
branches throughout North Carolina and Virginia," said David
Twiddy, president and chief operating officer of Gateway Bank.
"This award is a testament to the dedication of our financial
consultants whose daily efforts to identify needs and meet those
needs with effective solutions help secure the financial futures of
our valued clients." About UVEST Since 1982, UVEST Financial
Services (UVEST) has offered quality investment and insurance
programs to financial institutions. A premiere provider of
third-party brokerage, today UVEST delivers customized solutions in
a consultative environment to over 300 financial institutions in
more than 40 states. UVEST is dedicated to providing proven program
management, product expertise, advanced technology, and superior
customer service support, all tailored to meet the unique needs of
each client. UVEST is a registered broker dealer and is a NASD/SIPC
member firm. About BISA The Bank Insurance and Securities
Association (BISA) is the nation's leading trade association
dedicated to serving the needs of those responsible for marketing
securities, insurance and other investment and risk management
products through commercial banks, trust companies, savings
institutions and credit unions. The membership includes financial
institutions of all sizes, their broker/dealer, insurance, and
mutual fund subsidiaries, and firms providing products and/or
services to support these operations. About Gateway Financial
Holdings, Inc. Gateway Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:GBTS) is
the parent company of Gateway Bank & Trust Co., a full-service
community bank with a total of 22 offices - 11 in Virginia:
Virginia Beach (6), Chesapeake (2), Suffolk, Norfolk and Emporia;
and 11 in North Carolina: Elizabeth City (3), Edenton, Kitty Hawk
(2), Moyock, Nags Head, Plymouth, Roper and Raleigh. The Bank also
provides insurance through its Gateway Insurance Services, Inc.
subsidiary and brokerage services through its Gateway Investment
Services, Inc. subsidiary. As of December 31, 2005, Gateway had
assets of $882.4 million. The common stock of the Corporation is
traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol GBTS. For
further information, visit the Corporation's Web site at
http://www.gwfh.com/. UVEST and Gateway Investment Services are
independent entities. Investment products are not FDIC insured, not
bank guaranteed, and may lose value. DATASOURCE: Gateway Financial
Holdings, Inc. CONTACT: Lynn Polizos of P+G Communications for
Gateway Financial Holdings, Inc., +1-757-641-7357, or Web site:
http://www.gwfh.com/
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