MEMPHIS, Tenn., Friday, June 12, 2009 - Duncan-Williams, Inc., (DWI) a Memphis, Tenn.-based financial services firm announced today that Fortune Magazine has recognized its Equity Capital Markets Health Care research efforts.

James Terwilliger, senior health care analyst, was quoted for his research on small cap stock Merit Medical Systems (MMSI). Fortune Magazine’s “Fortune 40: The best stocks to retire on” listed MMSI in its 2009 small cap stocks to buy.

Founded in 1987, Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is engaged in the development, manufacture, and distribution of proprietary disposable medical devices used in interventional and diagnostic procedures, particularly in cardiology and radiology. Merit serves client hospitals worldwide with a domestic and international sales force totaling approximately 100 individuals. Merit employs approximately 1,650 people worldwide, with facilities in Salt Lake City and South Jordan, Utah; Angleton, Texas; Richmond, Virginia; Maastricht and Venlo, The Netherlands; and Galway, Ireland.

Terwilliger told Fortune that, “Orthopedic procedures, cosmetic procedures, for whatever reason, will be delayed. But you can't delay a heart attack, and you can't delay a cardiac procedure.” Terwilliger is projecting double-digit revenue and earnings growth for Merit in 2009 and 2010.

About Duncan-Williams, Inc. 
Duncan-Williams, Inc., is a Top 100 Brokerage Firm headquartered in Memphis, Tenn. The firm is a fullservice 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, 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.