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M&I Relocates Florida Headquarters to One Sarasota Tower

SARASOTA, FL (March 12, 2012) – M&I, a part of BMO Financial Group announces that it has relocated its Florida regional headquarters to the landmark One Sarasota Tower in downtown Sarasota.

M& I Florida Regional President Dave Maraman said, "Being located in 'the Tower' puts us closer to the business epicenter of Sarasota. The general commitment to the Sarasota market and our desire to be affiliated and associated with the quality of community exhibited by Sarasota makes this move a win-win."

Previously, M&I had administrative offices scattered throughout Sarasota, Tampa and Orlando. The move allows consolidation into one facility, improving internal communications and efficiency. The relocation and consolidation to the Sarasota area was considered for multiple reasons, including its excellent geographic position within M&I's Florida footprint, which reaches from the Orlando area, west to Tampa and down the West Coast all the way to Marco Island.

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce President, Steve Queior commented about M&I's move saying, ""We believe that greater Sarasota is a top area for business growth, one where quality companies can serve both local and regional markets. The decision of BMO Financial Group to relocate its Florida headquarters here is a vote of confidence in this community, and we are proud that a firm of this high caliber is expanding its presence here."

About BMO Harris Bank N.A.
Based in Chicago, BMO Harris Bank N.A. provides a broad range of personal banking products and solutions through approximately 700 branches and approximately 1,350 ATMs in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Nevada, Arizona and Florida. BMO Harris Bank's commercial banking team provides a combination of sector expertise, local knowledge and mid-market focus throughout the U.S. Deposit and loan products and services provided by BMO Harris Bank N.A. Member FDIC. BMO Harris Banksm, M&I® and Harris® are trade names used by BMO Harris Bank N.A. BMO Harris Bank is part of BMO Financial Group, a North American financial organization with 1,600 branches, and a retail deposit base of approximately $180 billion.

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 Ostler 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.