BARRON'S NAMES D. B. ROOT PRESIDENT TOP 100 INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL ADVISORS

PITTSBURGH, PA.- SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 - Carrie Coghill Kuntz, president and co-founder of a leading independent, fee-based wealth management firm, D.B. Root & Company, has been cited by Barron's as #82 on the top 100 list of the U.S.'s independent financial advisors.  This is the second year Barron's has published this ranking.

The listing, compiled by industry consultant R.J. Shook from the Winner's Circle, is based on each advisor's assets under management, his or her contribution to the firm's revenues and profits, and indications of service quality. Banks, custodial organizations, clearing houses, affiliated broker-dealers and other sources contributed to the nominations.

Ms. Coghill Kuntz commented, “It is an honor to be recognized once again by Barron's among this outstanding group of advisors. I am humbled.  Most of all, I must thank our clients, whose open communication has helped lead and challenge us to find creative solutions to meet their financial needs.”

Ms. Coghill Kuntz was listed as #33 on Barron's Top 100 Female Financial Advisors this year and was also cited in the prior four years.

About D.B. Root & Company

D.B. Root and Company (www.dbroot.com) is a nationally recognized, independent, fee-based investment advisor headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1994, D.B. Root & Company manages assets for a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from early career and long retired to high net-worth individuals. The firm's principals are registered representatives of Commonwealth Financial Network, member FINRA  and SIPC.