October 27, 1999: Orange County, CA: Mr. Henry Fahman, Chairman and CEO of Providential Securities is pleased to announce that effective November 1, 1999 all clients of his company will be offered the E-Gate financial tools at Providential’s cost. "This financial information is so crucial to our investors and clients that we are providing this service free of charge to our valued customers."

The benefit to our customers is that they will now have access to current market information and conditions. They will be able to track their own portfolio and customize these intuitive tools for their own personal use. They will also be able to save any preferences implemented on their own tools. The tools are easily accessed by our clients through the Private Labeled remote control device located on our website. Each client must register for access and once registered, they will be assigned a personal password.

The E-Gate tools include delayed and real time streaming quote information, a stock ticker, portfolio tracker, indices, and news applet. These tools can be viewed on our website www.providentialonline.com or www.providential.net by clicking on the private labeled Remote Control Device or by visiting Alpha Trade’s (OTC BB EBNK) website located at www.alphatrade.com.

To register for the E-Gate financial tools, Providential clients should contact their broker as soon as possible.

Established in 1992, Providential Securities offers a wide spectrum of investment products and services, including full-service accounts, Level I and Level II online trading/investing and a special Pro Timer service that provides live buy/sell signals for stocks, options and futures. Providential’s clients can trade online for $7.95 (Level I) or $12.95 (Level II) per trade and can use the Pro Timer service one month for free. The company can be reached via Henry Fahman at 1-800-938-5023 or www.providentialonline.com.