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Chris Guinther discusses his strategies in picking small cap stocks and why small cap funds rallied in July which he attributed to the rally of the dollar.

We are pleased to announce that Mike Bain, CFA, has joined Silvant Capital Management as a Sector Portfolio Manager. His responsibilities will include covering the Software, IT Services, and Internet Software & Services companies in the Information Technology area for the Large Growth, Select Large Cap Growth and Small Cap Growth disciplines. Before joining Silvant, Mike served as an equity research analyst in the Personal Asset Management division of SunTrust Banks, with sector responsibilities in Information Technology, Healthcare, Materials, and Utilities. Mike began his equity research career in 1996 and has worked as an analyst in the equity research departments of NatWest, HSBC, and Raymond James Securities, where he was responsible for researching small to large cap companies in the healthcare, analytical instrumentation, and logistics sectors. Additionally, during his tenure at Healthcare Business Advisors and Harbinger Research, Mike conducted independent research as well as provided consulting and capital raising services to both public and private companies. Mike received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (1986) and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance (1988) from the University of Florida.

ATLANTA -- Silvant Capital Management LLC, an institutional investment management firm specializing in managing growth equity portfolios, has been established as an investment adviser registered with the SEC located in Atlanta, GA. Silvant is a subsidiary of RidgeWorth Investments and has more than $5 billion in assets under management (as of 3/31/08). Prior to its establishment in early 2008, Silvant was the Growth Equity division of RidgeWorth and has a long history of managing institutional equity portfolios.

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This article explains the profitability of small cap stocks with international exposure after the occurrence of a bear market. Chris Guinther describes the earnings potential of a telecommunications firm with significant global market share.

ATLANTA -- Trusco Capital Management, Inc. (“Trusco”) announced today that on March 31, 2008, it will become RidgeWorth Capital Management, Inc. (“RidgeWorth”), an SEC-registered investment adviser serving as a money-management holding company with multiple style-focused investment boutiques. RidgeWorth will provide Trusco's existing style-focused investment teams with increased flexibility, allowing them to enhance their focus on delivering superior investment performance to clients.

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