Southborough, MA—July 1, 2008— Michael Mingolelli, Jr., CEO of Pinnacle Financial Group, recently presented a check for $5,000 to Harry Shulman, the President and CEO of South Shore Mental Health, as part of a 3 year, $15,000 pledge for the Step One Early Intervention Program. This program serves infants and children up to three years of age who display signs of becoming "at risk" for developmental delay, including those who were born prematurely; have feeding, vision, or hearing problems; are slow to sit, stand, walk, or talk; were born with a disability or health condition that affects their development; or are at risk for delay due to family problems such as homelessness, substance abuse, or family violence.

"We are proud to participate in South Shore Mental Health's mission of assisting young children and their families in overcoming obstacles to development", said Michael Mingolelli, Jr., CEO of Pinnacle Financial Group. "Pinnacle has made this commitment of support to help South Shore Mental Health continue to offer a range of excellent programs and services that meet the needs of families in our community".

South Shore Mental Health is a private, non-profit behavioral healthcare organization that provides mental health and substance abuse services to over 12,000 people of all ages throughout the South Shore, Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. Services and supports are designed to provide meaningful assistance to people in acquiring and maintaining physical, mental and social skills that enable the individual to function most effectively. Respect for the dignity, rights and uniqueness of the individual in the least restrictive and most appropriate community setting is highly valued.

About Pinnacle Financial Group

Pinnacle Financial Group is a benefits and insurance consulting and brokerage firm established in 1973 that helps companies meet their health, welfare, retirement and executive benefit needs, and helps affluent families and business owners meet their insurance, estate and succession planning needs. We combine personalized service, objectivity and expertise in providing advice and solutions to clients. For more information, please contact ctemple@e-pfg.com.