FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
November 29, 2005
For more information contact: Jamie Santo
Santo Insurance and Financial Services Inc.
603-890-6439

SANTO INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES Recognized as Top Financial Services Firm in NH

Salem, NH: Santo Insurance and Financial Services has been recognized as the top Financial Services firm in the State of New Hampshire. In a citation by Governor John Lynch, in concert with NH Business Review, Santo Insurance and Financial Services
was presented with the coveted "NH Business Review Business Excellence Award for Financial Services”.

On the evening of October 12, 2005, small businesses in 13 industries across the state were honored at The Event Center at C.R. Sparks in Bedford at the third annual New Hampshire Business Review Business Excellence Awards gala. This year, because of steady growth and his commitment to the communities he serves, Jamie Santo was nominated by his Agency of Record, December Marketing, and won in his category.

“This is the culmination of 11 years of hard work and dedication by a dynamic sales force and a compassionate customer service team that has been helping individuals and business meet their needs for over a decade”, stated Santo. “I want to reiterate that this is a team award that celebrates the success of the entire organization. The culture within this organization makes me proud to be CEO of Santo Insurance and Financial Services”.

According to NH Business Review, the ceremony was attended by more than 200 people ‘to honor the determination, industriousness, innovation, achievements and community service of the nominees and winners'.

The Business Excellence Awards are given to owners and operators of businesses with 100 employees or fewer. Winners were selected by a panel of judges who deliberated over more than 70 nominations.

“All the nominees should be proud of their accomplishments”, said Sharon McCarthy, publisher of McLean Communications, parent company of the Business Review. “It is people like these who keep New Hampshire in a position of strength”.

This award recognized Santo’s entrepreneurial spirit, tremendous business growth in insurance and financial services, and their commitment to the communities where their 6 offices are located throughout New Hampshire and Maine.

Santo Insurance and Financial Services has experienced steady growth over the last few years and now serve several New England states with offices in Windham, Manchester and Portsmouth NH and Portland, Maine.

Santo Insurance and Financial Services offer a full line of Automobile, Home, Life,
and Business insurance. They also offer a comprehensive line of financial services, including Annuities, Pension Funds, Mutual Funds and Retirement Planning

To learn more about Santo Insurance and Financial Services, please call 603-890-6439, send an email to Jamie Santo or visit their website at www.santoinsurance.com