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