PARSIPPANY, NJ, March 20, 2000 (PRIMEZONE) -- Gruntal & Co. today announced that Joseph V. Battipaglia, internationally known by the financial community and individual investors for his "bullish" market commentary, will share his current market predictions with reporters and investors as part of the company's continuing regional "Investment Seminar Series." Individuals may attend the symposium free of charge. Mr. Battipaglia will focus on investment opportunities and how individual investors can maximize their investment returns in light of market volatility, trends in employment and economic growth, and other mitigating factors. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
Mr. Battipaglia has held senior positions at Gruntal for 16 years, and his investment insight is regularly spotlighted on radio and television. His special guest appearances include CNN's "Larry King Live," PBS's "The Nightly Business Report," NBC's "Today Show" and "Meet the Press," and numerous financial programs on CNBC.
Those interested in attending the event should call the reservation hotline at (800) 831-4331 or register online by visiting Gruntal's website, www.gruntal.com. Reservations are recommended, as seating is limited. For additional information please contact Gruntal's Roseland office at (800) 223-8133 or visit the office located at 7 Becker Farm Road, Roseland, NJ 07068. Members of the media who wish to attend should contact Claudia Moscarella, Morgen-Walke Associates, (212) 850-5630.
Gruntal & Co., L.L.C., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gruntal Financial L.L.C., is a national securities brokerage firm established in 1880. The firm offers a full line of investment products and services to individual and institutional clients. Gruntal Financial L.L.C., with approximately $18 billion in client assets, employs over 1,600 people in offices across the United States.