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For the past 17 years, Igou has lectured across the country to
hundreds of health care professionals and attorneys on the topic of
brain injury litigation.

The report, "Future Trends in Financial Services," is based on survey
responses from more than 500 affluent households .

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Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers/Legal Writers

ORLANDO, Fla.----The new coma study
recently released by Weill Cornell Medical College neurologist Dr. Schiff notes that the National
Institutes of Health have identified "epidemic levels" of traumatic
brain injury in today's United States population -- about 2% live with
some consequence of such injury. "The level of function seen in this recent study is
quite high and similar to the level of activity one would expect in
the normal or near normal functioning brain.
Igou has lectured to major insurance companies across the country on
complex brain injury cases and about the intricacies of brain
injuries..
Service (19%) and low fees (13%) were the next highest-scoring reasons for
provider loyalty.

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"Obviously , the pain and suffering of a person who is aware but
unresponsive is quite higher than what we previously thought the case
to be," he said. Financial services firms catering to self-directed investors should
take note -- their client bases are at risk," said Catherine S.

Survey Respondents by Market Segment

Segment Percentage Attributes
Self -directed 33% Make investment decisions without
assistance of an advisor.

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Medical professionals, until now, were skeptical, so I had little to
offer them legally in terms of hope. This finding is surprising given that
48% of these investors have been with their primary providers for more than
10 years and another 18% between 6 and 10 years. Through a
collaborative process, they create and implement practical and profitable
strategies that fit the cultures of client firms.

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" This
appears to underscore their overall sense of apathy.

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com after his sister died of a brain injury five years
ago. Those interested in purchasing the report should contact
Spectrem Group at 641 W.

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com provides medical information to brain
injured persons and their families and receives over 20,000 visits per
month.

Apathy Is No. 1 Reason Self-Directed Affluent Investors Stay With Financial Services Providers

Contains sites with collections of optical illusions.

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Igou is also a nationally-recognized litigator for brain injury
cases. Suggests Significant Opportunity for Competing Firms

In Contrast, Investors Who Rely on Advisors Cite Trust, Service and Personnel
as Top Reasons for Staying With Their Providers

CHICAGO, For those affluent investors who make
their own investment decisions, the No." Similar to the self-directed segment,
however, 54% said they would change nothing about their primary providers. The survey
data were gathered via telephone interviews conducted in October and November
of 2004 and have a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.

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It suggests competing firms with
stronger capabilities are in a position to poach these clients with relative
ease. McBreen,
managing director of Spectrem Group.
Among the affluent market segments that are reliant upon advisors --
advisor dependent and advisor assisted -- taken together , 22% cited trust as
the top reason for provider loyalty.

About Spectrem Group
Spectrem Group is a strategic consulting firm specializing in the affluent
and retirement markets.

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Nothing. Next were service (17%) and personnel
(15%). It integrates proprietary research with expertise in
building business, marketing and M+A strategies.

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More than one-fifth (21%) of self-directed affluent investors cited "no
reason" when asked why they stay with their primary financial services
providers, according to the Spectrem Market Insights(TM) report "Future Trends
in Financial Services ," released today.
When self-directed affluent investors were asked about the one thing they
would like to change about their primary providers, 47% chose "nothing.

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New Coma Study Likely to Impact Pain + Suffering Rulings in Legal Cases; braininjury.com Founder Steven ``Woody'' Igou Sees Hope for Legal Cases of Brain Injur

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braininjury. Trust, which ranked as the top reason for loyalty among
investors who are reliant upon advisors, was in the bottom half of the list at
just 8%.

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Nicholas Schiff and a team of neurological experts is fueling
speculation about the impacts on legal cases of brain injured
patients, according to Steven "Woody" Igou, who founded
braininjury.
Advisor assisted 50% Regularly consult with advisor but make
most final decisions on their own. Spectrem professionals have
held senior management positions at leading global companies.

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"This study can change the legal landscape for coma patients,"
said Igou. Just 10% selected "no reason.

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"Self-directed investors are a sizable and important segment of the
affluent market and the apathy expressed about their primary financial
services providers is very significant. Affluent households are
defined as those with more than $500,000 in investable assets . Lake Street, Suite 402, Chicago, IL 60661,
(312) 382-8284 ( http://www.

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" For more facts related
to coma, see http://www.

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primary financial services providers is .

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The study has shown a surprising amount of brain activity in
patients suffering from significant brain damage and coma..
Advisor dependent 17% Rely upon investment advisor to make
most, if not all, investment decisions.spectrem .

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He has been selected and served as a national
faculty member of both the Forensic Network and Med /Psych Corporation.

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Using
functional MRIs which show brain activity in patients, the study found
that patients responded to external stimuli such as a relative
relating stories to the patient.

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"Family members of the brain-injured often believe that
their loved ones are mentally engaged but just cannot communicate.braininjury.

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"Future Trends in Financial Services" is part of the Spectrem Market
Insights(TM) series.