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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Statement of Consolidated Financial Condition as of March 31, 1997 (Unaudited)
and the Statement of Consolidated Operations for the nine months ended March 31,
1997 (Unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
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