Produced by American Express Publishing and Harrison Group

This annual study provides a deep and rich understanding of the people at the top 10% of the American financial pyramid. It offers in-depth insights in to the lifestyles, attitudes, and household spending habits of affluent and wealthy American consumers. The Survey provides a multifaceted view of how the wealthy learn about brands, engage with brands, and make choices. A wide variety of luxury categories are covered, and sponsors of our survey help us shape each wave of the research to ensure we tackle the issues that matter most to our marketers. For information on how to become a sponsor, please contact Cara David at 212-827-6401 or cara.s.david@aexp.com. To purchase a copy of the Survey of Affluence & Wealth in America 2009 SURVEY OVERVIEW, please contact Kristy Bauer at 212-536-2036 or kristy.m.bauer@aexp.com