FIRST RATE MAJOR ORGANIZATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Arlington, TX – March 16, 2011 – First Rate , a leading provider of performance measurement solutions for the financial services industry, today announced organizational changes designed to position the company for further corporate growth and servicing of clients. First Rate Founder Dave Stone’s roles of CEO and President, which he has held since the firm’s inception twenty years ago, are being separated. Stone will continue as CEO, where he will provide executive leadership and assist with the strategic direction of the company. Craig Wietz will assume the