Released on = September 18, 2006, 8:01 pm

Press Release Author = Place Trade Financial, Inc

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial,
Inc., has announced that she will be offering four investment related classes at
Meredith College this fall through the Office of Graduate and Professional Studies'
Community Outreach Program.

Press Release Body = RALEIGH, N.C. - Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade
Financial, Inc., has announced that she will be offering four investment related
classes at Meredith College this fall through the Office of Graduate and
Professional Studies' Community Outreach Program. Classes will be offered covering
a range of topics including retirement planning, the difference between Traditional
and Roth IRAs, important alternatives to consider for your 401(k) when changing jobs
and understanding the basics before trading online.

"I look forward to offering these classes at Meredith College," said Place.
"Investor education is a top priority for me and I am excited to share this
information in a practical and non-intimidating format."

The courses being offered will include:

CE1081: Thinking of Trading Online?
CE1082: Top 10 Ways to Beat the Clock and Prepare for Retirement
CE1083: To Roth or Not to Roth
CE1217: It's 10 pm; Do you know where your 401(k) is?

For more information about these and other courses available at Meredith College or
for registration information please call the Graduate and Professional Studies
Office at (919) 760-8450 or visit http://www.meredith.edu/outreach/finance.htm.

About Meredith College: Chartered in 1891, Meredith College offers a comprehensive
undergraduate degree program for women. Meredith offers 56+ majors and
concentrations, which lead to bachelor's degrees in the arts, the sciences, music or
social work. Meredith admits qualified men and women into its graduate degree
programs in business, music, nutrition and education. The College also offers
numerous opportunities for lifelong learning. For more information, visit
www.meredith.edu.

About Sarah M. Place:
Sarah M. Place, MBA, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc., (Member NASD,
SIPC), has over seventeen years experience in the financial services industry. She
is active in The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce, including Leadership Raleigh
(LR21), a member of the Programs Committee for the National Association of Women
Business Owners (NAWBO) in Raleigh, a member of the Capital City Club's
Trendsetter's Board as well as being a board member for the 5th Annual Big Bad Ball;
a benefit for the Hospice of Wake County. She is a member of the Louisa St. Clair
Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) and has
been involved in several other charities and local activities. She has presented
topics including economic issues, investments and retirement planning to numerous
groups over the years including the Tufts University Alumni Association and the Cary
Jaycees. She is a contributing writer for several publications including the
Carolina Newswire, the NC Journal for Women and NC Career Networking magazine.

For questions or comments please call (919) 719-7200 or visit www.placetrade.com.



Web Site = http://www.placetrade.com

Contact Details = Place Trade Financial, Inc.
Attn. Public Relations
4030 Wake Forest Rd., Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27609

919-719-7200
pr@placetrade.com