Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 16, 2009, Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the year ended December 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information included herein and in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated March 16, 2009.

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