2008-07-23 09:47:13 - Laurence Balter received PBN's "Forty under 40" top business people in the State of Hawaii for 2008.

Laurence Balter, 38, is the Principal of Wailea Capital Group a financial advisory and wealth management office in Hawaii.
Balter received the distinction of being among the top business people in the State of Hawaii to earn the prestigous award given only to forty individuals who are under the age of 40.

"I am delighted to receive this recognition" says Balter, "I am honored not only for the recognition but more importantly it was the feedback from my clients and recommendations by them that led to the award."

The ranking is based on community service, client testimonials, letters of recommendation and significant business growth in the State of Hawaii.

Wailea Capital Group is branch office of LPL Financial, America's largest independent broker dealer.
Balter is

also among the elite group of advisors in the Chairman's Council of LPL Financial, only 150 of the more than 7,000 advisors earn that recognition and achievement.

Earlier this year, Balter also received the Hawaii Business Magazine Top 20 Financial Advisors award.

Balter is also ranked among the Nation's Top Financial Advisors by Reuters, a worldwide financial news network.

Balter resides in Wailea with his wife and two sons.

For more information, please contact Mr. Balter at 808-875-6555
www.waileacapital.com
or email
waileacapital@lpl.com

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