Eliot Spitzer fans, he's keeping some pretty lousy company

[Cocoa]

I know nothing about Spitzer, I know a lot of people like him and I had a favorable but uninformed opinion of him, but this press release is a huge turnoff to me.

Not what MY idea of a dem chooses to do with his time...

Eliot Spitzer to Kick Off TD Waterhouse USA National Conference
Thursday January 13, 1:53 pm ET

Partnership 2005 Encourages Independent Advisors to 'Harness the Power of Opportunity'

NEW YORK, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney General of New York Eliot Spitzer headlines Partnership 2005, TD Waterhouse USA's 9th annual national conference for the financial planning community, which takes place in San Diego, California on Feb. 2-5. The theme of this year's event, 'Harness the Power of Opportunity,' explores the advantages of being an independent financial advisor. With TD Waterhouse as their partner, advisors can leverage Institutional Services' key strengths of exceptional customer service and technology, and top quality management team.

With over 30 educational workshops, panel discussions and forums, Partnership 2005 offers advisors methods for which they can grow their practice, keep informed of industry trends and issues, network with their peers, and develop investment strategies. Last year, over 1,100 professionals from the financial planning community attended the conference, including advisors, fund management firms, research providers, industry associations, technology providers, media and financial marketers.

In addition to Mr. Spitzer, keynote speakers for Partnership 2005 include Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III, former Presidential Envoy to Iraq; Larry Kudlow, CEO of Kudlow & Co., LLC and co-host of CNBC's "Kudlow & Cramer"; and David Gergen, professor of public service at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and director of its Center for Public Leadership. Mr. Gergen is also editor-at-large for U.S. News & World Report. Recently appointed TD Waterhouse USA CEO Tim Pinnington and Institutional Services President Tom Bradley will present information on the firm's strategy and future direction.

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