Released on = September 11, 2006, 4:41 pm

Press Release Author = PlaceTrade Financial, Inc.

Industry = Financial

Press Release Summary = M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade Financial, Inc.,
announced that, Rehab Ibrahim has joined the Raleigh office as Client Services
Manager. In this position, Ibrahim will oversee client service issues, manage
clearing relationships, and handle special projects for senior management.


Press Release Body = Raleigh, NC - Sarah M. Place, President & CEO of Place Trade
Financial, Inc., announced that, Rehab Ibrahim has joined the Raleigh office as
Client Services Manager. In this position, Ibrahim will oversee client service
issues, manage clearing relationships, and handle special projects for senior
management.

Ms. Ibrahim received a BA in Accounting from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt.
Her previous experience includes working as Expense Controller for Ghabbour in
Cairo, Egypt; an agent of Hyundai Motor Corporation.

We are very excited to have Ms. Ibrahim join our Raleigh office," said Ms. Place.
"Her experience and enthusiasm will be great for Place Trade and will be wonderful
for both our domestic and international clients.

About Place Trade Financial, Inc.:
Place Trade Financial, Inc. (Member NASD, SIPC) is a full service, discount
brokerage firm based in Lillington, North Carolina, with a branch office in Raleigh,
NC as well. Place Trade appeals to clients with various investment needs, by
offering a range of products and services - including stocks, options, mutual funds,
extensive fixed income securities, online trading, IPOs and no-fee IRAs. Additional
services include Wealth Management, college and retirement planning, 401(k)
rollovers and business retirement plans. Place Trade Financial, Inc. is also a
member of the Securities Industry Association (SIA).

For more information, please call (919) 719-7200 or visit our website at
www.placetrade.com.


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

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

sarah@placetrade.com
919.719.7200