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Stratos Wealth Partners CEO Announced as Regional Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2013 Finalist

Jeffrey Concepcion, Founder and CEO of Stratos Wealth Partners, has been chosen as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2013 award for Northeast Ohio. This awards program recognizes high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Finalists were selected from over 90 nominations by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 27, 2013 at the Marriott Cleveland Downtown.

“The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® program is highly regarded across all industries and disciplines,” explained Mr. Concepcion. “It is a true honor to be recognized by such a distinguished organization that encourages the growth of entrepreneurs across the nation. I am proud to be chosen among this strong group of Northeast Ohio business owners.”

Collectively, the Northeast Ohio program finalists grew their company’s employment by 88% and their revenues by 114% between 2010 and 2012. Stratos Wealth Partners, a hybrid Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), had a groundbreaking year in 2012, increasing its number of advisors by 110% and assets under management in combined brokerage and advisory accounts by 55% compared to 2011. The firm’s network of independent financial advisors spans 15 states and features a wide range of expertise across multiple disciplines. Stratos Wealth Partners defines success by helping its clients pursue their goals while providing them with an opportunity to experience wealth planning on an entirely new level.

About Stratos Wealth Partners

Headquartered in Solon, Ohio, Stratos Wealth Partners works solely to facilitate the success of more than 140 independent financial advisors nationwide. The firm provides experienced financial advisors with a reliable infrastructure and resources that allow them the flexibility to develop and grow their own businesses. Stratos Wealth Partners offers operational, strategic, and revenue-generating resources to advisors who are independent or are interested in going independent. With more than 60 executive, functional, and support professionals in place, the firm has assembled a concierge team to assist its advisors in the execution of a full-service solution for their clients. Stratos Wealth Partners currently has $6.2 billion in assets under management in combined brokerage and advisory accounts*. For more information, please visit www.stratoswealthpartners.com.

About Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®

Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs. The unique award makes a difference through the way it encourages entrepreneurial activity among those with potential, and recognizes the contribution of people who inspire others with their vision, leadership and achievement. As the first and only truly global award of its kind, Entrepreneur Of The Year celebrates those who are building and leading successful, growing and dynamic businesses, recognizing them through regional, national and global awards programs in more than 140 cities in more than 50 countries.

Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advice offered through Stratos Wealth Partners, a registered investment advisor and separate entity from LPL Financial.

*Per Stratos Wealth Partners ADV as of March 2013 advisory assets were $1,059,150,214.36

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