Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. Investor Presentation Information

BOSTON, March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. today announced that members of its executive management will be speaking at the following conference:

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Sandler O'Neill & Partners, L.P. 2006 West Coast Financial Services Conference in North San Diego, California: Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 8:00 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. Pacific time. A live audio webcast will be available on the conference web site at http://www.sandleroneill.com/. The conference will also be available via audio conference at 866-362-5158. No passcode is required.

Boston Private Wealth Management Group

Boston Private Financial Holdings is a wealth management firm that owns twelve independently-operated affiliate partners across the U.S. These partners comprise the Boston Private Wealth Management Group which provides private banking, financial planning/wealth advisory and investment management services to the high net worth marketplace, selected businesses and institutions. Through strategic acquisitions in demographically attractive geographic areas, the Company forms wealth management "clusters" that together deliver lifetime financial solutions on a local basis. The Company makes capital resources available to its affiliate partners and works with them on growth strategies, marketing, leadership development, compliance and technology.

CONTACT: Erica E. Smith Vice President Investor Relations [phone] http://www.bostonprivate.com/
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