November 8, 2013
VIA FACSIMILE AND EDGAR
(202) 772-9216
Securities and Exchange Commission
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: | Edgewater Bancorp, Inc. | |
| Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration Number 333-191125) | |
| Request for Acceleration of Effectiveness |
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with Rule 461 of Regulation C promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, we hereby join Edgewater Bancorp, Inc. in requesting that the effective date of the above-referenced Registration Statement be accelerated so that it will become effective at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable.
| Very Truly Yours, |
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| Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc. |
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| Name: Robert J. Toma |
| Title: Managing Director |
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