Business Briefs

Arnold B. Siegel of Jackson was awarded the William J. Rushton III Quality Award from Protective Life Insurance Co., Birmingham, Ala. According to Steve Briggs, executive vice president of the company, the award recognizes an individual life insurance professional who demonstrates leadership to the company and to the insurance industry. Siegel is the owner of PMA Financial Corp., Manasquan.

The Lakewood Chamber of Com-merce will hold its 14th annual golf outing on June 26 at Galloway National Golf Club, Galloway. The chairman of the event is Stanley Federowitz of PNC Bank. A portion of the proceeds will fund the chamber's scholarship fund and mentoring program. The cost is $395 per golfer, which includes greens fee, golf cart, forecaddie fees and gratuities, lunch, driving range, putting green, a golfer gift bag, cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and awards reception. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Details: (732) 363-0012.

John J. Meo Jr. and Katherine A. Praydick-Meo were recently named to Linsco/Private Ledger's (LPL Financial Services) Chairman's Club. This status is reserved for the top 4 percent of all advisers based on the production ranking of all registered representatives at LPL at year-end 2006. During LPL's Master's Club Conference, the Meos were recognized for their exceptional performance and commitment to client service.

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