Richard Fleischman and Associates (RFA) Expands Account Management With The Addition Of Louis Pandolfi, Formerly Of Merrill Lynch

NEW YORK, NY - December 2, 2008

NEW YORK, NY - December 2, 2008 - Richard Fleischman & Associates (RFA, www.rfa.com), the premier provider of outsourced technology and IT services, today announced that Louis (Lou) Pandolfi has joined the rapidly growing firm as strategic account manager. The appointment reflects RFA's continuing growth, and underscores its dedication to deep and strategic client management for a customer base that exceeds 400 alternative asset firms.

Lou brings the firm and its clients more than 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, focused primarily on infrastructure technology, program and project management, and client relationship management. He joined RFA from Merrill Lynch, where he managed the company's institutional and prime brokerage e-commerce portal. He also was site manager, directing Merrill's trading floor and New York Stock Exchange technology infrastructure.

Earlier in his tenure with Merrill Lynch, Lou was the firm's global service manager for audio and video conferencing products. He has managed numerous global infrastructure initiatives.

Lou enhances an expanding strategic service organization at RFA, dedicated to "high touch" client service, and state-of-the-art technology infrastructure. His engagement in the new position directly answers customer demand for flexible technology solutions critical to the market as its leaders navigate through turbulent market conditions.

"We're delighted to welcome Lou into a role where he will work closely with clients to assure optimized service, as well as performance outcomes," said Don Previti, RFA Director, Business Development. "As a key point of contact, he will coordinate and maximize the extensive customer resources available to our clients to ensure enduring satisfaction and loyalty."

About Richard Fleischman & Associates (RFA)
Established in 1990 and headquartered in New York, NY, Richard Fleischman & Associates is a trusted technology advisor to over 400+ hedge funds, private equity funds and fund of funds globally, offering both turnkey IT solutions and on-site and remote monitoring staffed 24/7/365. As a full-service technology-outsourcing provider, RFA delivers expert service by its team of more than 140 expert IT consultants. RFA maintains a world-class data center in Purchase, NY, providing fully equipped office and trading desk space, disaster recovery and business continuity services.

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Alice Ducq, Percepture, 800-707-9190 x 85, aliced@percepture.com