Three Professionals Join Memphis Office
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Monday, November 16, 2009 – Duncan-Williams, Inc. (DWI) announces the expansion of the Private Client Group with three new additions to the Memphis office.
Coming on board in DWI’s Memphis office are Rob Browne, Pete Hammond, and Ned Laughlin. Browne, a 16-year financial veteran, has joined DWI to serve as Financial Advisor. Most recently, Browne served in the same position at Morgan Keegan specializing in municipal bonds, stocks, mutual funds, tax-deferred annuities, and estate planning. His primary responsibilities will be utilizing these specialties to aid his clients in every phase of the investment picture before, during, and after retirement.
Pete Hammond also joins the Private Client Group serving as Account Executive. Prior to joining DWI, Hammond worked with Centerline Capital Group, KeyCorp, and Central Park Capital. He brings significant investment experience in CMBS which will aid in DWI achieving its 500 @ 50 initiative. The expansion plan will extend DWI’s geographical footprint and increase its revenue from $50 million to $500 million by 2019, transforming the company into a national leader in the financial services industry.
Ned Laughlin will serve as Investment Advisor in the Private Client Group. In 2001, Laughlin began his financial career with Wunderlich Securities, Inc. Laughlin will be responsible for enhancing DWI’s presence across the United States to expand clientele and deliver a full range of products and service stemming from a foundation of trust.
The three will work under Trey Fyfe, Executive Vice President of the Private Client Group. Fyfe notes the necessity of the esteemed professionals to the thriving department. “Their varied expertise is appreciated as we continue to expand our platform of investments and services at DWI. I am pleased to have them on our team as we continue to build this firm,” Fyfe explains.
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 and SIPC. Duncan-Williams, Inc., has offices in New York City, Jersey City, N.J., Chicago, Seattle, 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). Additional information is available at www.duncanw.com.