WexTrust Capital Forms WexTrade Financial

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - April 10, 2008) - WexTrust Capital, LLC, a globally diversified private equity and investment banking company, announced today that it has formed WexTrade Financial, LLC, to provide trading services and educational programs for aspiring traders, professional traders and military veterans.

Located in the heart of Chicago's Loop at 333 W. Wacker Drive, WexTrade Financial's contemporary office space features fantastic views of the Chicago River along with easy access to commuter trains, parking, public transportation and some of the city's finest restaurants. The 9,000 square feet trading space also includes up to 80 trading stations, as well as private training rooms, offices, conference rooms, a café and a luxurious lounge.

"Our vision for WexTrade Financial was to create a specialized trading and learning environment that provides access to the people, tools and technology needed to become a successful trader," said Steve Byers, CEO, WexTrust Capital. "With an esteemed faculty of professional traders, proprietary systems and methodologies for risk management, and a state of the art trading floor, we believe WexTrade Financial has something to offer for every kind of trader."

Aspiring Traders

For many individuals, trading presents a unique opportunity to supplement their income or gain financial independence. Unfortunately, many weekend seminars and ad-hoc classes lack the depth and instruction necessary to ensure long-term success. WexTrade Financial takes a personalized approach to learning by evaluating each student on key characteristics including their personality, level of trading experience and ability to handle risk. Following this evaluation, WexTrade Financial instructors create a personalized learning experience for each trader which includes hands-on instruction and mentoring by experienced traders in both classroom and professional trading settings.

Professional Traders

In the wake of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago Board of Trade merger, many professional traders may be looking to make the transition to electronic trading or simply trade in a professional environment where they can network and strategize with their peers. WexTrade Financial is offering professional traders the opportunity to take advantage of its proprietary trading platform as well as proprietary and multi-disciplinary trading opportunities, unique risk management tools and the opportunity to network and engage in strategy and peer review with other professional traders. WexTrade Financial also offers a variety of continuing education opportunities for professional traders along with access to quants, guest speakers, mathematicians and high-level programmers.

Military Veterans

Making the transition from a military career can pose unique challenges to veterans. WexTrade Financial understands these challenges as many members of its faculty are military veterans. WexTrade Financial's director of training and education, Dr. Todd Hanson, is a combat veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Force Reconnaissance and 1st Air and Naval Gunfire Liaison Company with 0321 and 2531 Military Occupational Specialties. He has been a successful trader for more than 10 years and has created numerous successful trading systems that are employed by fund managers, brokerage houses and traders worldwide.

"WexTrade Financial understands the challenges that military veterans face when making the transition back to civilian life," said Dr. Hanson. "Through our programs, we're enabling veterans to leverage elements of their military training and develop a real-world skill set that can create career opportunities in trading as well as potential for financial independence. WexTrade Financial is also the first professional trading organization that will offer scholarships and other financial incentives specifically for military veterans."

Sponsors

In addition to educational programs and trading services, WexTrade Financial is seeking sponsors who are interested in providing financial support to military veterans and students. Sponsors can select an individual or contribute to a general fund. In addition to helping veterans and students build a foundation for career success, sponsors also have the opportunity to obtain a significant return on their investment.

Career Opportunities

WexTrade Financial is also offering the opportunity to become an approved trader for WexTrust Capital's Diversified Investment Funds. Consideration for trading positions will be based on an individual's performance throughout their training program. Professional traders may also be considered.

Enrollment

Currently, WexTrade Financial is offering a one month training course or a full nine-month curriculum on foreign exchange and futures trading. Classes will begin in June. Flexible class schedules are offered during the day and in the evenings. Space is also available on the trading floor.

For more information on classes, the trading floor, or to arrange an introductory tour, please call Jerry Considine, director of trading at (312) 881-6200 or toll free at (877) 4-WEX-TRADE (877-493-9872). You can also send Jerry an email at jconsidine@wextradefinancial.com.

For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please call Jerome Rowan, director of veterans and sponsorship initiatives at (312) 881-6200 or toll free at (877) 4-WEX-TRADE (877-493-9872). You can also send Jerome an email at jrowan@wextradefinancial.com.

More information on WexTrade Financial can also be found at www.wextradefinancial.com.

About WexTrust Capital

WexTrust Capital, LLC is a globally diversified private equity and investment banking company with a proven track record for protecting its clients' assets and delivering a superior return-on-investment through its diverse portfolio of principal investments. WexTrust Capital specializes in unique investment opportunities ranging from corporate private equity and fund management to real estate, structured finance and trading. WexTrust Capital also provides strategic advisory services to clients on a variety of transactions including corporate finance, debt and equity restructuring, investment management, and mergers and acquisitions. Headquartered in Chicago, the company also maintains offices in New York, Norfolk, Va., Atlanta, Bethesda, Md., Boca Raton, Fla., Nashville, Tenn., Johannesburg, South Africa and Tel Aviv, Israel. More information can be found at www.wextrust.com.

Contact Information: Media Contacts: David Gutierrez Dresner Corporate Services 312-780-7204 dgutierrez@dresnerco.com Sara DeNio Dresner Corporate Services 312-780-7223 sdenio@dresnerco.com