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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition and the Condensed 
Consolidated Statement of Earnings filed as part of the Form 10Q and is 
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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