$10,000 DONATED TO WOMEN'S CRISIS SERVICES OF WATERLOO REGION
Thanks to Local Winner of Financial Planning Industry Award
(Photo-op and tour on June 8 at 11:45 p.m.)

Toronto, June 6, 2007 — Long-time local resident of the Elmira area of Waterloo region selects the Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (WCSWR) to receive the $10,000 gift associated with the Donald J. Johnston Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession of Financial Planning in Canada (D.J.J. Award) sponsored by Financial Planners Standards Council (FPSC).

Mr. Alastair Rickard is the second recipient of the annual award that comes with a $10,000 donation to the charity of the honouree's choice.

The charitable donation associated with the award recognizes the spirit of the professional financial planning community in which "helping others" is cited as the most satisfying aspect of a financial planner's job, according to FPSC surveys of CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANICAL PLANNER®) professionals.

Rickard, AVP,Government & Industry Relations for Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada, who came to the Elmira area more than thirty years ago, says, "My wife and I have been involved in supporting local women's shelters for years. The WCSWR does excellent work and we are honoured to be able to direct these funds for their programs. Their services provide much needed support to members of our community in times of need. We believe this gift will go a long way to help further their various programs."

"The Rickards have and continue to be donors to Women's Crisis Services- sharing our passion in helping women and children move beyond violence. The money will support programs offered at both shelters and support our outreach program," says Mary Zilney, Executive Director Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.

About Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (WCSWR):

Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region Vision is a multi-lingual, charitable organization whose mission is to demonstrate excellence in the provision of shelter, education and outreach services to abused women and their children of every race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion and/or cultural belief. In collaboration with the community, WCSWR empowers women to move beyond violence. Services provided include emergency shelter for women and their children, 24/7 crisis line intervention, and outreach services including education. To learn more about their services, to volunteer or donate visit http://www.wcswr.org.

About FPSC:

Financial Planners Standards Council (FPSC) is a not-for-profit organization established in 1995 to lead the development of the financial planning profession. FPSC develops and enforces the highest standards in financial planning competency and ethics for individuals who hold the CFP® (CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®) in Canada. There are currently more than 17,000 CFP professionals in Canada and more than 105,000 individuals who have earned CFP certification in 20 countries around the world. See www.cfp-ca.org for more information.

NOTE TO EDITORS:

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Alastair Rickard, 2007 DJJ Award Winner and Ann Bowman, FPSC VP Communications & Corporate Relations will present the $10,000 cheque and take a tour of Haven House with Mary Zilney, Executive Director of Women's Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.

Date: Friday June 8, 2007
Location: Address to be disclosed upon RSVP
Time: 11:45-12:45
RSVP: Media must RSVP to Heather Mills, FPSC Public Relations Specialist 416-593-8587 ext. 235 or rhilton-eddy@cfp-ca.org.

If unable to attend, photos will be available. Contact Heather Mills.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2007 DONALD J JOHNSTON AWARD WINNER

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FOR MEDIA INTERVIEWS AND FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Heather Mills/ FPSC at 416.593.8587 ext. 235 or rhilton-eddy@cfp-ca.org;
Eileen Chadnick/Chadnick Communications at 416.631.7437 or eileen@chadnick.com.