Puritan Financial Companies, Inc. Names Sam Thomas President of Marketing Firm Puritan Financial Group

ADDISON, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/02/08 -- Puritan Financial Companies announced today that Sam Thomas has been named President of its Life Insurance Agency subsidiary, Puritan Financial Group. Mr. Thomas has also been appointed to Puritan Life Insurance Company as a member of the Board of Directors.

Matthew McIntyre, Puritan Financial Companies, Inc. Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Sam Thomas has demonstrated over the last ten years a proven record of sales and management skills that have helped us produce hundreds of millions of dollars in premium. We are blessed to have a person of Sam's capabilities as we continue to grow."

About Puritan Financial Companies: Puritan Financial Companies, Inc. is a privately owned holding company that has four operating subsidiaries that include a Registered Broker Dealer (Puritan Brokerage Services, Inc.); a Registered Investment Advisor (Puritan Investment Advisor); a multi-state licensed insurance agency (Puritan Financial Group); and a life insurance company (Puritan Life Insurance Company). The company operates in eleven states and is a leading provider of financial solutions for the mature market that feature safety of principle, high levels of service and solid value for our clients.

Contact: Marion Hawkins (972) 380-1119 mhawkins@puritangroup.com

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