<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE STEVEN
MYERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS
ENDED MARCH 31, 1998
</LEGEND>
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<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
       
                             
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