Progress Energy includes two major electricutilities that serve approximately 3

Progress Energy includes two major electricutilities that serve approximately 3.1 million customers in the Carolinas andFlorida. The company has earned the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Award,the industry’s highest honor, in recognition of its operational excellence,and was the first utility to receive the prestigious J.D Power and AssociatesFounder’s Award for customer service. Wewelcome all our clients, earn their trust and work with them every step of theway to manage their funds and meet their financial goals.” In addition, clients can conveniently meet with their advisors at any ofProvident`s 82 branches throughout the state. About The Provident BankWith $4.5 billion in deposits, The Provident Bank serves its customers via anetwork of 82 branches throughout northern and central New Jersey. The ProvidentBank is the wholly owned subsidiary of Provident Financial Services, Inc.(NYSE:PFS), which reported assets of $6.5 billion as of March 31, 2009.

Our clients can get through to us when theyneed us,” said Nesci. “At some larger banks and specialty firms, investors withless than a certain amount of money will get lip service, if they are lucky. reward scenarios.” Provident`s Wealth Management Division uses quantitative modeling to balanceeach individual`s goals, helping to maximize their return “We have a `low-voicemail` policy. “We provide wealth management at the local level,getting to know our customers and understanding their needs and goals. This waywe can determine appropriate asset management, helping each client determinetheir risk vs.

He earned a BBA in finance fromHofstra University and master`s degree from the London and Columbia BusinessSchools` EMBA-Global program He holds Series 7 and 63 professional licenses Nesci said joining Provident was a great opportunity. “Provident`s culture isbased on relationships – something that is typically missing from wealthmanagement firms,” said Nesci. “Now people areturning to us for all of their financial needs – they know they can trust us. “Provident has always been, and will continue to be a relationship bank. Now wecan offer additional services to our customers and appeal to additionalmarkets,” said Martin “James Nesci is an ideal addition to our team.