[QUAD-L] Special Holiday Offer from National City

[Houston]

Title: Give the gift of stock

This copy of a National City email was sent to you by a friend. This is a one-time mailing, you have not been added to any mailing list. ShareBuilder investment accounts are an affordable way to invest for your financial future or that of a child. You can create a scheduled investment plan as a way to continuously give throughout the year. It’s great for holidays, birthdays, or any special occasion. You can buy stocks automatically and there are no account minimums to get started.** Special Holiday Offer! As a special holiday bonus, open a new ShareBuilder account by 1/15/06 and you’ll receive a free $40 National City Visa Gift Card after your first transaction.* A few moments and a few dollars can lay the foundation for a child’s financial future life. * You must open a new ShareBuilder Account and purchase at least one security to receive the $40 National City Visa Gift Card. The Gift Card will be sent to the mailing address on your ShareBuilder account approximately 4 weeks after your first transaction. All account types are eligible. You must have U.S. Tax I.D. (Social Security Number) to open a ShareBuilder Account. Beginning in the 7th month, a maintenance fee of $2.50 will be assessed monthly against the unused balance on your National City Visa Gift Card. Other fees may apply. Please see National City Visa Gift Card Terms and Conditions for more information. Limit one Gift Card per new account. Not valid with any other offers. Offer expires 1/15/06. ** See web site for complete information including full fee schedule. © 2005 ShareBuilder Corporation. ShareBuilder is a registered trademark of ShareBuilder Corporation. Patent Pending. ShareBuilder Securities Corporation, a registered broker dealer, is a subsidiary of ShareBuilder Corporation and Member NASD/SIPC. ShareBuilder is not affiliated with National City. Questions about and access to ShareBuilder must be directed to ShareBuilder Securities Corporation. To open an account you can:    1) Go to http://nationalcity.sharebuilder.com/    2) Click on "Open An Account"    3) Enter promotion code "NCGIFT05EM3" National City 23000 Mill Creek Blvd. Locator #7534 Highland Hills, OH 44122 ShareBuilder Corporation 1445 120th Ave NE Bellevue, WA 98005 Privacy Policy      |      Contact ShareBuilder Customer Care Investments in securities:   - NOT FDIC INSURED   - NO BANK GUARANTEE   - MAY LOSE VALUE