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BMO Harris Bank Recognized by Financial Services Roundtable for Leadership in Community Service
Former Harris and M&I businesses awarded for exceptional volunteerism efforts and community involvement

CHICAGO, August 5, 2011 – BMO Harris Bank announced today that it has received two 2010 Community Service Leadership Awards from The Financial Services Roundtable based on the community efforts of former Harris Bank and Marshall & Ilsley Corporation.

The “Leadership in Community Service” award recognizes a Roundtable member company’s community service efforts. The award acknowledges a company’s leadership within the community and the volunteer efforts of the company’s associates.

"These awards further demonstrate the commitment, values and culture we previously shared as two separate companies," said Judy Rice, SVP Community Affairs & Economic Development, BMO Harris Bank, N.A. "Now, as BMO Harris Bank, our volunteer efforts are doubled and our commitment to give back to the communities in which we serve is stronger than ever, helping us continue to be the bank that defines great customer service."

Harris and M&I were two out of fifteen financial institutions to receive the honor. Both banks were selected based on their outstanding breadth of community involvement, inclusion of financial education components within community efforts, widespread employee involvement, and exceptional service provided to people in need.

"In 2010, these two companies had 10,205 volunteers participate in community service events ranging from food drives to financial education seminars,” said Steve Bartlett, President and CEO for The F inancial Services Roundtable. “At BMO Harris Bank, leadership in the community truly starts at the top. We’re thrilled to honor the work of two phenomenal companies, Harris and M&I.”

The Financial Services Roundtable represents 100 of the largest integrated financial services companies providing banking, insurance, and investment products and services to the American consumer. Member companies participate through the Chief Executive Officer and other senior executives nominated by the CEO.

About BMO Harris Bank
Based in Chicago, the bank has approximately 700 branches and approximately 1,350 ATMs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Arizona and Florida. BMO Harris Bank is part of BMO Financial Group, a North American financial institution with 1,600 branches, a retail deposit base of approximately $180 billion, and combined U.S. businesses that rank as the 12th largest commercial bank, by assets, in the United States.

BMO Harris Bank is a trade name used by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Banking deposit and loan products and services are provided by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. Brokerage products are offered through Harris Investor Services, Inc. (HIS), a registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC-registered investment advisor. Insurance products are offered through Harris Bancorp Insurance Services, Inc. (HBIS). Investment banking services are provided by BMO Capital Markets Corp. (BMOCMC) and BMO Capital Markets GKST, Inc. (GKST), a Municipal Bond Dealer and member FINRA and SIPC. Financial planning and investment advisory services are provided by Sullivan, Bruyette, Speros & Blayney, Inc. (Harris SBSB), an SEC registered investment advisor. Family Office Services are provided by Harris myCFO, Inc. Investment advisory services are offered by Harris myCFO Investment Advisory Services LLC (Harris myCFO), an SEC-registered investment advisor and wholly-owned subsidiary of Harris myCFO, Inc. Stoker Os tler Wealth Advisors (Stoker Ostler) is an SEC-registered investment advisor. Investment advisory services to institutional clients are provided by Harris Investment Management (HIM) or its wholly-owned subsidiary HIM Monegy (Monegy), SEC-registered investment advisors. Products offered by HIS, HBIS, BMOCM, Harris SBSB, Harris myCFO, Stoker Ostler, HIM, and Monegy, which are affiliated companies and wholly owned subsidiaries of BMO Financial Corp.,: Are not insured by the FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, not a deposit of or guaranteed by any Bank or Bank Affiliate, may lose value. The purchase of insurance or an annuity is not a condition to any bank loan or service. Not all products and services are offered in every state and/or location.

Jim Kappel (312) 461- 2478