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A. Scott Hansen of BMO Private Bank Appointed to Jewish Family & Community Services Board of Southwest Florida

Naples, FL (March 6, 2013) – March 6, 2013 – A. Scott Hansen, Gulf Coast Managing Dir ector and Senior Portfolio Manager of BMO Private Bank in Naples, a part of BMO Financial Group, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for Jewish Family & Community Services of Southwest Florida, a non-sectarian social service agency.

“Scott has a deep understanding of the need for social services in in our community. His commitment to making a difference will be a significant asset to JFCS. We all look forward to working with him on behalf of the individuals and families we serve,” announced Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, president and chief executive officer of the chapter.

Hansen, a supporter of many charitable organizations on the gulf coast, serves on the board of directors at The Philharmonic Center for the Arts and the Special Needs Children’s Fund of Collier County. He is also a member of the Planned Giving Council and the Presidents Council at Hodges University. A wealth advisor for over 30 years, Hansen joined BMO Private Bank in 2005 and oversees a team of professionals dedicated to providing affluent individuals and families with a comprehensive range of wealth management services customized to meet their financial needs. He and his wife reside in Naples with their three daughters.

Hansen’s experience includes trading at both the American Stock Exchange in New York and the Chicago Board of Trade. Hansen earned a bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree in international business from the American Graduate School of International Management.

“I’m honored to have been appointed to the board at Jewish Family & Community Services of Southwest Florida because they provide extensive social services to those who truly need assistance,” noted Hansen. “BMO Private Bank sponsored one of their first fundraising events in Collier County earlier this year, and I was impressed with the extensive services they provide to so many.”

According to Hansen, Jewish Family and Community Service s, is often referred to as one of "the best kept secrets" in Southwest Florida.

“JFCS helps people handle challenges such as domestic abuse, financial hardship, relationship problems and substance abuse, experiencing the pain of losing a life-long partner, needing guidance parenting an adolescent or even needing assistance choosing a home health care agency. The problems addressed by JFCS cut across all socioeconomic lines.”

More information on JFCS is available by calling 239.325.4444. More information on BMO Private Bank in Naples is available by calling 239.659.6209.

About BMO Private Bank, a part of BMO Financial Group
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