CHICAGO (Business Wire EON) June 3, 2008 -- To help employees successfully save for retirement, it is critical that employers have a well-defined 401k and retirement plan investment philosophy. To help bring clarity to this complex issue, Rothschild Investment Corporation (www.rothschildinv.com) today announced the second of four sessions in its “401k and Retirement Plan University Series.”

Understanding Investment Philosophy for Defined Contribution Plans

Date: June 17, 2008

Time: 12 pm CT (lunch will be served)

Place: 311 South Wacker Drive, 65^th Floor

RSVP: Luke J. Novak, 312-983-8975, lnovak@rothschildinv.com

Hosted by Rothschild’s 401k and Retirement Plan Services team, this University Series session will help attendees understand:

• Issues to consider when developing an investment philosophy.
• Pitfalls and insights regarding investment selection.
• The Five Pillars of corporate retirement plan excellence:
  • Cost
  • Process
  • Plan Design/Administration
  • Participant Focus
  • Investments

About Rothschild Investment Corporation

Since 1908, Rothschild Investment Corporation has provided investment services to generations of entrepreneurs, professionals, families, retirement plans, endowments and foundations. Independent for each of its 100 years, Rothschild tailors investment solutions to the unique needs of each client, avoiding conflicts of interest associated with proprietary products, securities inventorying, market-making and investment banking relationships. Rothschild has approximately $2 billion under management and supervision.