Martin Partners Recruits Vice President, Financial Advisor to Bernstein Investment Research & Management.

Chicago, IL – September 06, 2005 - Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Carolyn Meske to the position of Vice President, Financial Advisor at Bernstein Investment Research & Management, one of the leading investment and asset management firms in the country.  Prior to joining Bernstein, Ms. Meske was a Vice President with Atlantic Trust.