First Investors Corporation Celebrates Eighty Years

New York, NY, May 6, 2010 - The year 2010 marks the eightieth anniversary of First Investors Corporation.

In 1930, amidst the Great Depression, Financial Independence Founders—the predecessor firm of First Investors Corporation—was established. The Company wished to cater to the everyday, individual investor, which was reflected in its philosophy, "You don't have to be wealthy to invest with us."

In 1948, the Company changed its name to First Investors Corporation, and its tradition of putting investors first has not changed to this day. Particularly instrumental in the Company's growth were David Grayson and Glenn O. Head who, as President and Chairman, respectively, ran First Investors Corporation from 1968 until Mr. Grayson's passing in 1994. Under their leadership, vital affiliates of First Investors Corporation were established: First Investors Management Company, Administrative Data Management Corp. and First Investors Federal Savings Bank.

First Investors Corporation has continued to grow under the current management of Kathryn S. Head and Robert M. Flanagan. Ms. Head, who joined First Investors in 1983, became Chairman in 2005. Mr. Flanagan, who joined First Investors Corporation in 1994, became President in 2001.

Currently, First Investors Corporation is headquartered at 110 Wall Street in New York City, with additional home office support in Edison, New Jersey, and boasts nearly fifty local offices across the country. "We are proud to carry on a tradition that has been eighty years in the making," said Mr. Flanagan. "While we continue to grow and change with the times, our core principle has remained the same: a commitment to putting the client first."

First Investors has been in business since 1930. During that time we have successfully navigated many difficult economic periods in our nation’s history. Through the personalized service of financial services representatives located in our nationwide network of offices, First Investors uses a face-to-face approach to offer a range of products and services, including mutual funds, annuities and life insurance. Our representatives understand the cyclical nature of the markets, and work closely with clients to establish a disciplined approach to achieving long-term financial goals.

For more information on any First Investors fund, you may obtain a free prospectus by calling (800) 423-4026; writing to First Investors Corporation, 110 Wall Street, New York, NY 10005; or visiting the website www.firstinvestors.com. You should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the fund carefully before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the fund, and should be read carefully before investing. An investment in a fund is not a bank deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or any other government agency. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

First Investors Corporation
Executive Office
110 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
(800) 423-4026
www.firstinvestors.com

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