SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2000
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THE ADVEST GROUP, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-8408 06-0950444
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(State or other juris- (Commission (IRS employer
diction of incorporation) file number) identification no.)
90 State House Square, Hartford, CT 06103
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (860) 509-1000
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No change
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 26, 2000, The Advest Group, Inc. issued a news release reporting
fourth quarter and fiscal year results.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits:
99 News release dated October 26, 2000
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
THE ADVEST GROUP, INC.
Date: October 27, 2000 By: /s/ MARTIN M. LILIENTHAL
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Martin M. Lilienthal
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
NUMBER EXHIBIT
99 News release, dated October 26, 2000
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