Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) Elects Robert Frances as
International Chairman of the Board of Directors for 2011-2012

MONTREAL, Nov. 19 /CNW Telbec/ - Robert Frances, president and CEO of one of the largest independent financial groups in Canada, has been elected international chairman of Young Presidents' Organization (YPO). He will chair this global network of young leaders during the fiscal year 2011-2012.

Robert Frances, a 10-year YPO member, has demonstrated his strong involvement and interest by occupying several key positions within the organization. He served as chair of the International Education Committee and as chair of the YPO Quebec Chapter. "Robert is one of YPO's most passionate and effective champions. He has also been a strong advocate for the organization, positioning YPO for the next generation of young business leaders," said 2010-2011 International Chairman Jill Belconis.

"I am honored to have been chosen to chair this organization. I look forward to executing this mandate with the same level of passion and involvement that I have devoted to the PEAK Financial Group," said Mr. Frances.

With a network consisting of over 17,000 members, YPO is an invaluable source of ideas, tools, resources and opportunities for all its members and their firms. "This is an incredible opportunity on both a professional and personal level. Throughout these 10 years, YPO has made a tremendous impact on my life by helping me develop the qualities needed to lead the PEAK Financial Group with much energy, inspiration and confidence", he said.

About YPO
YPO (Young Presidents' Organization) is a not-for-profit, global network of young chief executives connected around the shared mission of becoming Better Leaders Through Education and Idea Exchange. Founded in 1950, YPO today provides 17,000 peers and their families in more than 100 countries with access to unique experiences, world-class resources, alliances with top learning institutions, and specialized Networks that help them enhance their business, community and personal leadership. For more information, visit www.ypo.org.

Founded in 1992, PEAK Financial Group, Canadaʼs premier independent full service dealer, has an unrivalled reputation in the financial services industry and provides its expertise to a network of over 1,000 independent financial Advisors and registered professionals, well established in wealth management, mutual funds, securities, insurance and financial planning.

PEAK Financial Group has over $ 6 billion in assets under administration and an enviable life insurance portfolio. PEAK Financial Group is comprised of 5 member companies: PEAK Investment Services Inc., PEAK Financial Services Inc., PEAK Securities Inc., PEAK Insurance Services Inc. and Promutuel Capital Financial Services Firm Inc.

Thanks to the shared values of integrity, independence, and innovation within PEAK Financial Group, PEAK and its network of independent financial Advisors have earned the trust of over 135,000 investors, from coast to coast.

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