Strand, Atkinson, Williams & York is a full-service investment brokerage with access to every trading market. Regionally owned and operated, our goal is to provide you with the highest level of personal service. For over 80 years we've built strong relationships based on understanding the unique goals, needs and preferences of each individual investor. We attribute our success to one business strategy: a commitment to winning your trust and confidence. If partnership is important to you, Strand, Atkinson, Williams & York is a firm you should get to know.

As you may know Strand, Atkinson, Williams & York, Inc. was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1928. For over eighty years our company has been honored to serve clients in the Pacific Northwest. We are proud of our history and excited about our future.

The current unprecedented reengineering of Wall Street has left many investors and financial advisors wondering how investment firms will look and feel in the future. Bigger may not necessarily mean better which is why I was recently hired to join Strand Atkinson as President and CEO. With nearly 30 years in the financial services industry I am convinced that Strand Atkinson is uniquely positioned to be the preeminent investment services provider in the Pacific Northwest.

With the support of Umpqua Holdings, we aim to strategically and thoughtfully grow our company with likeminded individuals that share our values and commitment to client service excellence. We are adding to our team and are attracting new investment professionals. In fact, eighteen experienced financial advisors and management professionals have joined our firm just since February.

We thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve you. You'll be hearing from us in the near future, as we'll be announcing additional positive changes within the organization. As always, we welcome the opportunity to talk with you about how we may best serve you.

Respectfully,

John M. Noble,
Strand, Atkinson, Williams & York