Dealer in Pre-Need Pension Plans

May 2007NON-TRADITIONAL SECURITIES AND INSTRUMENTS DEPARTMENTIN THE MATTER OF CARITAS FINANCIAL PLANS, INC.DEALER IN PRE-NEED PENSION PLANSNOTICE AND ORDERNotice is hereby given that on May 18, 2007 a sworn registration statement was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for and on behalf of CARITAS FINANCIAL PLANS, INC. (formerly: Vantage Pension and Education Plans, Inc.) for registration as dealer in pre-need pension plans. Based on the documents filed, the following persons appear to be the officers/directors of the corporation: Name PositionAvelino P. Ventura ChairmanEliseo P. Dizon, Jr. President and CEOVicente D. Bauson DirectorJay D. Crisostomo DirectorAdolfo P. Depra DirectorFrancisco G. Dizon DirectorAna Maria A. Escalona DirectorRuben G. Henson DirectorManuel S. Reyes DirectorAmelia O. Visaya DirectorJose A. Yulde DirectorFlorencio M. Martinez Independent DirectorJuanito G. Arcilla Independent DirectorMariano T. Katipunan Independent DirectorSaid application for registration and other documents attached thereto are open for inspection by interested parties during office hours and photocopies thereto shall be provided upon written request and after payment of the required fees. cHaDIAAny person may file an opposition thereto within ten (10) days...