Cherry Kau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Southern California Investment Association, Inc. / SCIA National Small Cap Syndicate, Re-Elected President & CEO for a 5th Term.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Southern California Investment Association, Inc. / SCIA Small Cap Syndicate ("SCIA") announced today that Cherry Kau, President and CEO of SCIA National Small Cap Syndicate, is elected by anonymous vote of the Board of Directors to oversee a fifth year at the corporate headquarters, located at 33671 Chula Vista, Monarch Beach, CA 92629. SCIA is a private, non-profit corporation consisting of broker/dealers, investment bankers, and industry professionals nationwide.

Gary Bryant, President of Newport Capital Consultants, Inc. and Chairman of SCIA, stated today, "Cherry has always demonstrated a high level of expertise and integrity and her contributions to SCIA continue to be invaluable as we expand the organization. As a professional, Cherry has meticulous capability in forecast development in all market conditions, implementation of compliance policies, and is at the forefront in development of operating procedures to achieve greater efficiency."

Cherry Kau has more than 28 years of combined experience in the financial research services, world markets, and promotion industry. In addition to her positions as President and CEO of SCIA she has served as President and Manager of other regional introducing brokerages, and is the current Vice President of an investment banking consulting firm, The Search For Value, Inc. Cherry is also active in industry associations at the committee and advisory board levels. The numerous professional relationships with industry colleagues and high level of respect that she has earned from her peers characterize her standing in the industry.

Cherry commented, "SCIA's business model presents a one-of-a-kind, concise, and value structured world of opportunity for the investment professionals of today. I am excited to continue with the immeasurably experienced forces of the board members of SCIA's highly qualified team to build this organization into an even greater national entity. There will be an impending need for quality outstanding professionals like our ever expanding base of qualified members serving the needs of entrepreneurs to grow their companies.

About Southern California Investment Association, Inc. (SCIA):

SCIA (www.sciaonline.org) is a national small cap syndicate formed to provide awareness, market support and funding solutions to small and emerging growth private and public companies. Six Saturday morning Orange County conferences promote awareness for almost 100 select companies yearly. The organization has a team of over 300 experienced member and associate professionals throughout the United States and is focused on providing a wide range of services not limited to equity and debt financing, market making, mergers and acquisitions and corporate security strategies.