Duncan-Williams, Inc. Adds New Managing Director to Expand Private Client Group

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Ed Brundick joins Duncan-Williams, Inc.'s headquarters in Memphis, TN as Managing Director and Head of the Private Client Group. "I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work at a firm with the reputation and culture of Duncan-Williams," Brundick says. "I really admire the ambitious goals that the company has set for itself. I am eager to help grow the firm and think our opportunities are limitless."

Ed is charged with overseeing the build out of the Private Client Group's full-service financial advisory platform. "We are extremely happy and lucky to have Ed join the Duncan-Williams family," says Duncan Williams, President of Duncan-Williams, Inc. "We all know how important the Private Client Group growth is for Duncan-Williams, Inc. to reach all of its goals, and we are confident that under Ed's leadership he will be a major factor in our future successes."

In 2009, Duncan-Williams, Inc. established their 500@50 initiative, to reach annual revenue of $500 million by its 50th anniversary in 2019. Demetri Patikas, Executive Vice President, who heads the firm's Corporate Strategies Group, says, "Ed joins us at a unique point in our 500@50 initiative.  While we have already experienced success during the first phase of our expansion, we are poised for exponential growth in our Private Client Group due to our continued commitment to fulfill each of our client's needs.  Ed's strength in leadership and his clear understanding of our vision are a perfect combination for success."

Prior to joining Duncan-Williams, Inc., Brundick began his career at Morgan Keegan as an Associate Attorney for Regulatory Affairs. He was subsequently promoted to Senior Vice President and Director of Operations, Reporting, Compliance and Technology for the Wealth Management Services Division of Morgan Keegan's Private Client Group.

"Ed brings an extensive background within the Financial Advisory business. His expertise will benefit not only all of us at Duncan-Williams but will also benefit our clients," says Williams.

Brundick received his undergraduate degree in Management, his MBA in Finance and Marketing, as well as his JD from the University of Memphis. Brundick also is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), a Certified Investment Management Analyst  (CIMA®) and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®).

About Duncan-Williams, Inc.

Duncan-Williams, Inc., is a Top 100 Brokerage Firm headquartered in Memphis, Tenn. The firm is a full-service brokerage and investment banking firm providing financial solutions to retail and institutional organizations in 50 states and 11 foreign countries. Duncan-Williams, Inc., is a member of FINRA, SIPC and BDA. Duncan-Williams, Inc., has offices in New York City, Jersey City, N.J., Chicago, Atlanta, Knoxville, Nashville, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Charlotte, N.C. and Jackson, Miss. The Women's Business Enterprise National Council certifies Duncan-Williams, Inc., as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE). In 2010 Duncan-Williams, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest growing private companies. Additional information is available at www.duncanwilliams.com.

SOURCE Duncan-Williams, Inc.