Bank of Canton Hires Bank of Canton Hires Peter Fredericksen as Investment Executive for Infinex Financial Group Located at Bank of Canton

January 2008- James D. Egan, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Canton, is pleased to announce that Peter Fredericksen has been hired as Investment Executive for Infinex Financial Group located at Bank of Canton. Based out of Bank of Canton's Randolph branch at 67 North Main Street, Fredericksen can help customers grow their investments, maximize retirement income, minimize financial risk, and execute education funding strategies.

"Bank of Canton is a community bank with a long history of listening and responding well to their customers' needs," Fredericksen said. "The most rewarding aspect of being a financial professional is having the opportunity to listen to customer needs, to analyze their unique situation, and to create a financial plan that can protect their short- and long-term financial well-being."

Fredericksen has been working in the banking industry for over 18 years. Prior to joining Bank of Canton, Fredericksen worked as a Financial Advisor for Bank Five in Dartmouth, MA and Morgan Stanley in Boston, MA.

"Peter's banking and investment experience is going to be a great asset to Bank of Canton," Egan said. "He is a great fit for our organization in that he shares our interest in providing customers and communities with stellar customer service and great products."

Fredericksen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Boston College and a Master of Business Administration from Suffolk University in Boston, MA. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his wife Annmarie, daughter Natalie and twin sons, Derek and Christian.