ities recommended in the report: AllianceBernstein, Amer Express, Ares Management, Assoc Banc-Corp, Banc of California, Bank Hawaii Corp, BankUnited, BB&T, Blackstone Group, Capital Bank Fin,, Carlyle, Citigroup, Citizens Financial G, Comerica, Commerce Bancs, Cullen/Frost Bankers, East-West, Eaton Vanc