Press Release

SC&H GROUP PARTNER CHRIS HELMRATH NAMED TO
“TOP ADVISORS” LIST BY SMARTCEO

HUNT VALLEY, MD – January 17, 2006– Christopher T. Helmrath, Partner at SC&H Group has been named to the SmartCEO’s list of “Top Advisors.”

The top advisors were chosen by nominations from local community members based on professional accomplishments and the ability to direct and mentor business owners and CEO’s. Chris was selected as one of 25 individuals in Maryland to receive this award. Honorees will be profiled in the February issue of the Baltimore SmartCEO.

At SC&H, Chris has been instrumental in providing transaction advisory services associated with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and providing strategic advisory services to increase shareholder value to both privately held and public companies.

About SC&H Group

SC&H Group is a nationally acclaimed CPA and management consulting firm serving a large client base ranging from emerging businesses to the largest Fortune 500 companies. The Group consists of specialized firms, each with dedicated professionals serving focused client needs. The principal firms are Stout, Causey & Horning, P.A. (serving middle market, larger organizations and public companies), SC&H State & Local Tax (middle market organizations and large public company focus), Stout Causey Consulting (large organizations and public company focus), Stout Causey Capital (mergers and acquisitions), and SC&H Financial Advisors, Inc. (wealth management). Specific client needs served include: audit, tax compliance and consulting, state & local tax consulting, financial and internal control consulting (including Sarbanes-Oxley and IT audit services), mergers and acquisitions assistance, and technology implementations from offices in Maryland, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia. Additional information is available at http://www.scandh.com..

Contact: Contact: Brian Davis| 410-403-1600 | BDavis@SCandH.com