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Harris Launches Chicago Bulls Checking Package
New Package Builds on Strategic Partnership
CHICAGO, February 23, 2009 -Harris today announced the launch of its Bulls checking package. The checking package offers personal checking customers a number of benefits, including bonuses on deposits, such as Certificate of Deposits and other savings accounts and, for qualified customers, discounts on loans.
The package also includes a monthly Bulls fan prize drawing beginning in March. In addition, new personal checking customers will receive a branded checkbook cover and the first box of Bulls branded checks free. Customers will have the chance to win Bulls game tickets, a pre-game shoot around and autographed Bull merchandise. To get the drawing’s official rules, including alternate methods of entry, and see specific information on prizes, discounts and bonuses, please visit www.harrisbank.com/bulls.
“Harris has a terrific partnership with the Chicago Bulls and our ability to offer this new package as a part of that partnership further underscores the benefits our customers will receive,” said Chris McComish, executive vice president, Head of Retail Banking for Harris. “Customers will continue to have flexibility in choosing a checking account that meets their specific needs, while also enjoying unique and beneficial opportunities related to the Chicago Bulls. In this current market, we can all benefit from savings on loans and bonuses on deposits, but also enjoy supporting one of our hometown teams.”
Harris became the presenting sponsor and “Official Bank of the Chicago Bulls” in October of 2007. As part of the sponsorship, Harris has also been involved with a number of the Bulls’ community outreach activities, including the Community Hero of the Game and the Adopt-A-School programs.
“The Chicago Bulls are most excited to be working with Harris to offer our fans this great new offer and with the opportunity for our fans to further demonstrate their loyalty and affinity for their favorite NBA team,” said Steve Schanwald, EVP Business Operations. “Our relationship with the great people at Harris just keeps getting better and better, and we can’t thank them enough for yet another example of their support of Chicago’s hometown NBA team.”
About Harris
Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than
1.2 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending,
investing and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member of
the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate and
investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name.
Colleen Kroll, Harris (312) 461-7865
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John Rau and Arnold Donald appointed to Harris Board of Directors
New Board Members Bring Additional Financial and Strategic Experience
CHICAGO, February 23, 2009 -Harris Financial Corp. announced today that John Rau, President and CEO of Miami Corporation, and Arnold Donald, former President and CEO of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, have been appointed to the Harris Board of Directors.
“The addition of John and Arnold to our Board comes at a time when insightful financial and strategic experience is so important to growing in today’s financial marketplace,” said Dr. Leo M. Henikoff, Chairman of the Board, Harris Financial Corp. “Their experience, combined with their keen insights and business acumen, will benefit Harris and all we are striving to accomplish in order to meet and exceed our customer’s financial needs and goals.”
John Rau currently serves as President and CEO of Miami Corporation, a private investment firm founded in 1917. Prior to Miami Corporation, Rau was the president and CEO of Chicago Title Corporation and its subsidiaries. He was also the dean of Indiana University’s School of Business, a consultant to McKinsey & Company, chairman of the Illinois Economic Development Boards and an advisor to former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar.
Rau began his career in banking, including leadership positions at First National Bank of Chicago and was president and CEO of LaSalle National Bank. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics/Mathematics from Boston College, and an MBA from the Harvard Graduate School of Management.
Arnold Donald, prior to joining the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundations as its President and CEO, founded the Merisant Company, whose products include the sweeteners Equal and Canderel. He was also a senior executive at Monsanto Company in St. Louis, where he had worldwide responsibility in areas that included the company’s growth, globalization, and technology initiatives in addition to overseeing several years of tremendous growth in the agricultural biotechnology business.
Donald earned a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton College, a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University and an MBA from the University of Chicago’s Graduate School of Business. He has been recognized as the “Executive of the Year” by Black Enterprise magazine and as one of Fortune magazine’s “50 Most Powerful Black Executives in America.” He has also been active in numerous professional and civic organizations.
About Harris
Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than
1.2 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending,
investing and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member of
the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate and
investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name.
James Kappel, Harris (312) 461-2478
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Harris Launches “Hunger Knows No Season” Food Drive
INDIANAPOLIS, February 17, 2009 – Today, Harris Bank announced the launch
of the “Hunger Knows No Season” food drive to assist local food banks in Central
Indiana.
Beginning immediately and effective throughout 2009, residents can drop-off
nonperishable food items to any Harris branch in Central Indiana; branch staff
will then deliver donated items to local food banks.
“While the traditional holiday season of giving is over, there is a tremendous
need for donations at area food banks as many in our communities struggle
to provide enough food to support their families,” said John Frieburg, Harris
Regional President. “Just as hunger knows no season, help knows no end.
We are honored to serve our communities and proud to help throughout the entire
year.”
Dozens of local food pantries and other organizations throughout Central
Indiana have been identified for support, including Gleaners in Indianapolis. "Hunger
is a problem year-round," says Pamela Altmeyer, President and CEO, Gleaners. "Gleaners
and its 430 charities operate 52 weeks a year. We appreciate Harris
Bank's efforts to raise food for those in need, and create awareness of hunger
in our community."
To learn more about the “Hunger Knows No Season” food drive campaign, please
call Jim Badger, Harris Marketing Manager, at 317-228-5185.
About Harris
Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than
1.2 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending,
investing and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member
of the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate
and investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets
name.
Harris® is a trade name used by various financial service subsidiaries of
Harris Financial Corp. Banking products and services are provided by Harris
N.A., The Harris Bank, N.A. and their bank affiliates. Members FDIC. Brokerage
products are offered through Harris Investor Services, Inc. (HIS), a registered
broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC registered investment adviser.
Insurance and annuities are offered through Harris Bancorp Insurance Services,
Inc. (HBIS). Securities are provided by BMO Capital Markets Corp. (BMOCM),
a registered broker dealer and member NYSE, FINRA and SIPC. HIS, HBIS and
BMOCM are affiliated companies and are wholly owned subsidiaries of Harris
Financial Corp. Products offered by HIS, HBIS and BMOCM are Not Insured
by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed
by Any Bank or Bank Affiliate, May Lose Value. The purchase of insurance
or an annuity is not a condition to any bank loan or service. Financial
planning and investment advisory services are provided by Sullivan, Bruyette,
Speros & Blayney, Inc., an SEC registered investment adviser. Family
Office Services are provided by Harris myCFO, Inc. Investment advisory
services are offered by Harris myCFO Investment Advisory Services LLC, an
SEC registered investment adviser and wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris
myCFO, Inc. Not all products and services are offered in every state and/or
location. Colleen Kroll, Harris (312) 461-7865
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Harris myCFO™ Expands Tax Planning Expertise
CHICAGO; February 11, 2009 -Terry Jenkins, head of U.S. wealth management at Harris®, announced today that, subject to conditions of closing, the team from Pierce, Givens and Associates LLC will be joining the Chicago office of Harris myCFO™. The Pierce, Givens professionals focus on tax planning and compliance for ultra high-net-worth individuals, family groups and family offices. They will join Harris myCFO in providing a comprehensive suite of family office services and solutions to these unique clients.
“Their tax planning competency, coupled with an intimate understanding of the needs of families with significant wealth, makes Pierce, Givens an extremely valuable addition to the Harris myCFO team,” said Joe Calabrese, President, Harris myCFO. “We consistently strive to expand our expertise and bring together highly skilled professionals as advocates for our clients and to help them navigate the issues and complexities that come with managing wealth. Pierce, Givens’ capabilities support and enhance our ability to integrate professional tax planning with all aspects of a client’s financial picture.”
The Pierce, Givens professionals will join Harris myCFO’s tax professionals in helping clients:
- create tax strategies that support estate and
philanthropic plans,
- implement tax-sensitive investment strategies
and financial structures,
- develop tax minimization strategies,
- comply with tax filing requirements, and
- resolve other tax and financial issues.
Pierce, Givens & Associates LLC is a boutique accounting practice located in Chicago serving family offices and high-net-worth individuals across the country. The firm was established in 1994 and currently employs 15 professionals with significant experience and expertise working with family offices. The firm is well-known in the family office niche.
“I am excited for my firm to join Harris myCFO,” said Kristine Givens, owner of Pierce, Givens. “Our organizations have an ideal philosophical and cultural fit in that we are client advocates who strive to provide practical, effective solutions. In addition to the tax consulting and compliance services that we currently provide, we will have access to an expanded set of services such as philanthropy planning, investment advisory and trust and estate administration.”
About Harris myCFO
Harris myCFO offers high-net-worth clients comprehensive family office guidance and services, including integrated and customized investment advisory, income tax planning and compliance, estate planning, philanthropy, insurance evaluation, concierge, financial reporting, expense management and bill paying. For more information, please visit www.harrismycfo.com.
About Harris Private Bank
Harris Private Bank offers a comprehensive range of wealth management strategies and solutions to meet the unique financial needs of our clients. Our experienced financial professionals help clients realize their financial and lifestyle goals with solutions that are custom tailored and delivered with the highest level of personalized service. Harris Private Bank is a member of the Harris family of wealth management services.
About Harris
Harris is an integrated financial service organization providing more than
1.2 million personal, business and corporate clients with banking, lending,
investing and wealth management solutions. The organization is a member of
the BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO), which also provides corporate and
investment banking services in the U.S. under the BMO Capital Markets name.
Colleen Kroll, Harris (312) 461-7865
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