SunTrust Introduces GamePlan(SM) for a More Secure Retirement

ATLANTA, July 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SunTrust Banks, Inc. (NYSE:STI) has introduced GamePlan, a free service to help individuals getstarted onto a path to a more secure retirement. Found online at http://www.suntrust.com/gameplan , the service features a free30-minute telephone consultation with a licensed SunTrust retirementspecialist who can tell a person when they can afford to retire, how bigtheir nest egg needs to be, and where they stand regarding their retirementgoals. The service is also directly accessible by phone, toll-free, at1-866-589-8220. According to Ken Yarbrough, Senior Vice President, Director ofRetirement Strategies at SunTrust, GamePlan was designed to help peopleovercome procrastination about retirement planning. "Planning for retirement ranks up there with preparing your taxes or awill on a list of things people put off," said Mr. Yarbrough. "They knowit's something they need to do, but it is usually perceived as a daunting,cumbersome task. "GamePlan is a quick, free and easy way to get started. And it'simportant to note that this service is provided by a live, trainedconsultant who will work with you and make suggestions. It's not a'do-it-yourself' online service or calculator," said Mr. Yarbrough. SunTrust Banks, Inc., headquartered in Atlanta, is one of the nation'slargest banking organizations, serving a broad range of consumer,commercial, corporate and institutional clients. As of June 30, 2007,SunTrust had total assets of $180.3 billion and total deposits of $122.9billion. The Company operates an extensive branch and ATM networkthroughout the high-growth Southeast and Mid-Atlantic states and a fullarray of technology-based, 24- hour delivery channels. The Company alsoserves customers in selected markets nationally. Its primary businessesinclude deposit, credit, trust and investment services. Through varioussubsidiaries the Company provides credit cards, mortgage banking,insurance, brokerage, equipment leasing and capital markets services.SunTrust's Internet address is suntrust.com

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