Member FINRA, SIPC

Founded in 1969 by A. Duncan Williams, Duncan-Williams, Inc. is privately owned and headquartered in Memphis, TN. After the death of Mr. Williams in 1989, Carolyn Williams became owner of the parent company. She and her son, Duncan F. Williams, President of Duncan-Williams, Inc., have actively pursued the expansion and growth of the company. Under the leadership of Duncan F. Williams, the firm has grown from 49 to over 100 employees, has opened offices in New York, Chicago, Jersey City, Houston, Charlotte, and Jackson, MS, and was rated in the top 100 Investor Companies in 2004.

With a capitalization of $21 million and $26 billion (par amount) of bonds sold in the past five years, Duncan-Williams, Inc. is one of the largest “female-owned” investment banking firms in the nation. Weiss Ratings listed us as one of the safest fixed-income investment banking firms in the nation.

The company operates primarily as a principal in the purchase and sale of various types of debt securities, including U.S. Treasury and agency issues, mortgage-backed securities, CMOs, certain corporate bonds, and taxable or tax-free municipal bonds, in addition to acting as agent in certificates of deposit, mutual funds, and the private placement of mortgage loans. Duncan-Williams, Inc. excels in working with all levels of purchasers, including banks, credit unions, municipalities and private corporations, to satisfy all of your fixed income needs with the absolute best value for your investments that provide dependable portfolio liquidity.

Duncan-Williams, Inc. is recognized in the marketplace for:

  • Commitment to Excellence
  • Experienced Traders, Brokers and Bankers
  • National Underwriter Municipal Bonds

    Duncan-Williams, Inc.'s growth has allowed the company to expand its investment services outside of the Southeastern region of the country, while still offering each client dedicated account coverage in tune to the unique needs of their respective region, including research, portfolio analysis, accounting and fixed income products. Direct client references are available upon request. As a long-standing member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Duncan-Williams, Inc. adheres to rigid standards of quality in the products offered and in the professional conduct of our registered representatives.