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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the audited
financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998, and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> THE FINANCIAL GROUP CONNECTION, INC.

                             
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