The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) preserves and promotes public confidence in the U.S. financial system by insuring deposits in banks and thrift institutions for at least $250,000; by identifying, monitoring and addressing risks to the deposit insurance funds; and by limiting the effect on the economy and the financial system when a bank or thrift institution fails.

www.fdic.gov

The IRS is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and one of the world’s most efficient tax administrators. The IRS Mission is to provide America’s taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and by applying the tax law with integrity and fairness to all.

www.irs.gov

J. Alden Associates, Inc., is an independent securities broker-dealer founded upon the principal of providing clients with the highest quality investments and financial advice. J. Alden Associates, Inc. has a correspondent relationship with National Financial Services, LLC, a wholly owned and guaranteed subsidiary of Fidelity Investments, which acts as our clearing firm.

www.j-alden.com

The Office of Thrift Supervision supervises a national thrift industry that is built on the bedrock of the American dream of homeownership - supplying affordable home financing for Americans from all walks of life.

www.ots.treas.gov

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) charters, regulates, and supervises all national banks. It also supervises the federal branches and agencies of foreign banks.

www.occ.treas.gov