Cornerstone Financial Partners, Inc.

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Box 2307 <br>Cornelius, NC 28031-2307 <br>Phone: 704-987-3410 <br>FAX: 704-987-4240 <br> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr style="font:10pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align:top;"> <td>Email:  </td><td> <a href="mailto:tracey@cornerstone-sai.com"> tracey@cornerstone-sai.com</a> <br> </td> </tr> </table> <br> </span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="4" style="font: 10pt Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align:top;"> <p><font size="5"><em><strong><font size="3"><u>"Excellence in Wealth Management</u>"</font> </strong></em></font></p> <p> Welcome to our website. While visiting you will be able to access your accounts, run financial calculators, research and get stock quotes, find financial articles and use many other features. If you have questions or need assistance please contact our office.</p> <p>Continued Success,</p> <p>Your Cornerstone Team</p> <script type="text/javascript"> var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? 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