"Fill Matt's Office With Food" is goal for inaugural campaign

Raleigh, N.C. (November 4, 2009)—If things go as planned, Matt Archer will soon have trouble seeing over his desk. As part of Archer Investment Management's November food drive to benefit The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Archer and his staff are asking for donations for their inaugural effort to "Fill Matt's Office With Food."

"As our company grows, we feel more and more compelled to give back to the community and this is a timely opportunity to help The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina," says Archer, owner of Archer Investment Management. "Holidays are especially tough for needy families and we hope we can provide a bright spot this season."

Archer's office is located in Gallery Park at 4030 Wake Forest Road, Suite 300. Measuring approximately 1,350 cubic feet, if filled to capacity, Archer's office will provide many meals for hungry families this winter. Someone will be on hand to collect your donation during business hours Monday—Friday, 8:30 a.m.—5:30 p.m. To arrange for pick-up of a donation, you may contact Tess Martin at 919.719.2730 or tmartin@gunnallen.com.

Donations are asked in the form of nonperishable items including: canned meals, peanut butter, cereal, canned fruits and veggetables, rice, pasta and dried beans, hygiene items, infant products, and paper products. No glass items will be accepted.

About The Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Established in 1980, the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina is a non-profit organization that provides food to people at risk of hunger in 34 counties in central and eastern North Carolina. In 2008-09, the Food Bank distributed over 36.8 million pounds of food through 800 partner agencies including soup kitchens, food pantries, shelters, and after school programs for children. The Food Bank operates five branch warehouses: a primary facility in Raleigh and warehouses in Durham, Greenville, Wilmington and Southern Pines.

About Archer Investment ManagementArcher Investment Management was founded in 2005 with the principals of providing unbiased advice and unparalleled service to its clients and community through professional knowledge, integrity and personal service. Archer Investment Management helps you simplify the demands of managing your wealth in order to enable you to devote time to your business, your personal endeavors, and your family. Archer Investment Management is a full-service independent boutique financial firm dedicated to understanding your financial needs and helping you achieve your financial goals. Put simply, we help position you for financial freedom. Archer Investment Management offers securities and advisory services through GunnAllen Financial, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC

About GunnAllen Financial

GunnAllen Financial, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a full-service brokerage firm as well as an SEC registered investment advisor, that offers an array of financial services including equity and fixed income securities, mutual funds, fee-based programs and institutional and investment banking services. GunnAllen Financial has established a national presence; the firm operates a network of over 525 independent financial representatives in over 175 offices throughout the country, and it is registered to conduct securities business in all states and jurisdictions.

Contact Tess Martin

919.719.2730 or tmartin@gunallen.com