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Mr. Briggs joined Chaffe & Associates in 1985, expanding the firm's services to the banking and thrift industries. He is responsible for over $400 million of completed transactions with financial industries in mergers and acquisitions, including regulatory-assisted transactions. His services also include capital planning, debt placements, equity placements, equity financing, asset/liability management and investment portfolio management. In addition to his expertise with financial institutions, Mr. Briggs advises on business strategy and regulatory considerations. Mr. Briggs began his career in banking in 1960 with Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company of Buffalo, New York, where he rose to the position of vice president. In 1978, he joined Jefferson Guaranty Bank in New Orleans and, in 1983, was appointed executive vice president and chief financial officer. He also held the position of treasurer of the bank's holding company, Jefferson Bancshares, Inc. In these capacities, Mr. Briggs was responsible for the bank's asset/liability management, the investment portfolio, the international department, correspondent banking department and all financial reporting, budgeting and financial analysis. Mr. Briggs holds a B.A. from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from State University of New York. | 