Press Releases Salomon Smith Barney Hosts Women's Symposium

How the Program Works
The first and second days of the program are taught by the classroom teacher utilizing the formal curriculum and accompanying handout materials provided by SSB. On the third and final day of the program, an SSB Financial Consultant joins the class to help bring the financial markets to life for the students and introduce the National Stock Portfolio Contest. True to the program's name, parents are encouraged to participate on the final day to share the experience with their children, hopefully allowing for better dialogue between them on the financial concepts discussed.

Hosted by Salomon Smith Barney's Private Client Group Regional Director, Scott Boylan, the event highlighted the latest innovations in women's health technology, an assessment of the overall healthcare sector, an analysis of current economic issues and the implications for maintaining a healthy portfolio in this environment. Included in the panel of distinguished guest speakers were:

• Dr. Joan Shapiro is a human geneticist who received her Ph.D. from Cornell University Medical College in 1979. In September 1989, Dr. Shapiro relocated to Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Shapiro has been actively engaged in brain tumor research since 1979. Her research in central nervous system malignancies has been awarded $8 million from the National Institutes of Health Cancer Division.
• Mitchell Held is a Managing Director within the Economic & Market Analysis department of Salomon Smith Barney and Citibank. Mr. Held contributes to the formulation of the firm's U.S. economic and interest rate outlook. His research focuses on the impact of U.S. economic and policy developments on the equity market. Mr. Held joined Smith Barney in 1981 and served as Smith Barney's chief economist in 1996 and 1997. Mr. Held received his M.A. in Economics from New York University.
• Jason Kolbert is a Vice President and Health Care Equity Strategist at Salomon Smith Barney. Mr. Kolbert focuses on companies within the Health Care Services, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, and Emerging Health Care Sectors. Prior to joining Salomon Smith Barney, Mr. Kolbert spent four years with Schering-Plough, a leading Pharmaceutical company, and worked in the biotechnology industry with several corporations, including Amgen. Mr. Kolbert received his MBA from the University of New Haven.

Salomon Smith Barney is committed to helping women navigate the challenges they face on their journey to personal and financial empowerment and security. The Firm continues to empower women to reach their highest potential through developing and sponsoring numerous educational and health awareness initiatives and by supporting related organizations. For more information on how to better plan their financial future, women may request a free copy of SSB's booklet, Striking a Balance In Your Personal & Financial Life, by calling a local branch office.

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