SunTrust Investment Services Representative to Discuss Women and Retirement on The Balancing Act on LIFETIME Television

ATLANTA, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- SunTrust Investment Services (STIS), a subsidiary of SunTrust Banks, Inc., , announced today that Sabina Lien, a STIS Private Financial Advisor, will be appearing as a guest on three upcoming segments of The Balancing Act on LIFETIME Television to discuss women and retirement.

The segments will be airing May 28, 29, and 30 at 7 a.m., 6 a.m. CDT.

Ms. Lien's appearances will remind women of the importance of understanding and preparing for the financial aspect of retirement. "With the unique challenges facing women in their personal and professional lives, taking steps to plan financially for retirement can be pushed to the side as an afterthought. The sooner someone starts preparing, the better," said Ms. Lien.

During the three segments, Ms. Lien will discuss how sandwiched boomers can save for retirement while also taking care of their parents and children; how to save for retirement at any stage in life; and what stay-at-home moms and divorced women can do to save for retirement.

More information on financial planning for retirement can be found at http://www.suntrust.com/retirement .

With approximately 600 advisors serving clients in 40 states, SunTrust Investment Services provides brokerage, asset management; financial planning and estate strategies; corporate services including retirement planning; mutual funds; and insurance.

SunTrust Banks, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation's largest banking organizations, serving a broad range of consumer, commercial, corporate and institutional clients. As of March 31, 2008, SunTrust had total assets of $179.0 billion and total deposits of $116.2 billion. The Company operates an extensive branch and ATM network throughout the high-growth Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states and a full array of technology-based, 24-hour delivery channels. The Company also serves customers in selected markets nationally. Its primary businesses include deposit, credit, trust and investment services. Through various subsidiaries the Company provides mortgage banking, insurance, brokerage, investment management, equipment leasing and capital markets services. SunTrust's Internet address is suntrust.com

The Balancing Act empowers women seeking personal and professional growth while managing a career, family and home on a daily, half hour television series as seen on LIFETIME.

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Services provided by the following affiliates of SunTrust Banks, Inc.: Banking and trust products and services are provided by SunTrust Bank. Securities, insurance and other investment products and services are offered by SunTrust Investment Services, Inc., a registered broker/dealer and a member of the FINRA and SIPC, and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc., a registered broker/dealer and a member of the FINRA and SIPC. Capital markets and investment banking services are provided by SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. SunTrust Robinson Humphrey is the trade name for the corporate and investment banking services of SunTrust Banks, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including SunTrust Robinson Humphrey, Inc. Insurance products and services are offered by SunTrust Insurance Services, Inc., a licensed insurance agency. Investment advisory products and services are offered by SunTrust Investment Services, Inc., RidgeWorth Capital Management, Inc. (which may do business as Trusco Capital Management) and its investment advisory subsidiaries and GenSpring Family Offices, LLC (f/k/a Asset Management Advisors, L.L.C.), investment advisers registered with the SEC.