(Greensboro, NC) February 5, 2008 – Wharton Gladden & Company, a private boutique investment banking group that provides permanent debt financing and equity capital for a wide variety of clients, announces today that Algenon Cash, executive managing director for the firm will appear regularly on 97.1 WQMG.  Cash will be featured on WQMG’s radio show titled, “Afternoon Thang”.  The show is hosted by radio personality Busta Brown and Co-Host Danielle Hunter.  Cash will appear regularly on the show every Tuesday to provide advice on finance, investments, real estate and debt management.

“I am full of gratitude to be given the opportunity to share my talents with so many others,” said Cash.  “I am a firm believer in the idea of providing our fellow citizens with basic life skills and it pleases me to know my talents will help others to achieve their financial goals.  We are in unique financial times, understanding the system and the process behind credit and investments is now more critical than ever.”

Cash started his career as a wealth banker and managed assets for affluent clients and will be able to provide valuable financial advice to the WQMG listeners on the “Afternoon Thing”.  Brown and Cash will be hosting a series of free workshops on Saturdays in the month of March.  These workshops, which are being marketed as “Building Your Life with Busta”, will provide a no cost way for individuals and families to receive valuable advice on credit, insurance and investments.

“Working with Algenon has helped us in transforming the show and taking it to a new height,” said Danielle Hunter, Co-Host of the Afternoon Thing.  His understanding of a large range of topics is deep and our listeners love him!”

Furthermore, Cash will appear every second Saturday on “Community Focus” with host Renee Vaughn.  The format of Community Focus is all talk and will allow the listeners a rare opportunity to engage with Algenon on a variety of topics, which will include small business and politics.

“Algenon is quickly becoming a valuable member of the WQMG family and I look forward to working with him through out this year, said Renee Vaughn, host of Community Focus.  “I am sure his knowledge and personality will be broadly welcomed amongst our audience.”

About Wharton Gladden & Company:

Wharton Gladden & Company is a uniquely designed boutique investment banking firm that specializes in providing strategic advisory services, underwriting, capital placement and private equity for a diversified client base that includes corporations, real estate developers, financial institutions, investors, municipalities and high net worth individuals.