Exhibit 10.9 THE ZIEGLER COMPANIES, INC. NONQUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT This Option is granted the 30th day of October, 2001 by THE ZIEGLER COMPANIES, INC. (the "Company") to Bernard C. Ziegler III (the "Optionee"). 1. Option Governed by Terms of...Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement • March 26th, 2002 • Ziegler Companies Inc • Security brokers, dealers & flotation companies
