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(A) This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Consolidated Statement of Financial Condition at June 30, 2000
(unaudited) and the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three
months ended June 30, 2000 (unaudited) and is qualified in its entirety
by reference to such financial statements.
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