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FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis, February 10, 2026

We’re excited to kick off the year by sharing something inspiring from one of our city’s strongest champions. Duncan Williams, Chairman of DWAM and the new Chairman of the Greater Memphis Chamber, has launched a weekly "For Memphis" email. His mission? To reshape how we talk about our city—not with spin, but by celebrating real, everyday wins.

Feb 10, 2026·2 min

Introducing: FOR MEMPHIS: Good News from Memphis - Good News for Memphis

We’re excited to kick off the year by sharing something meaningful from one of our city’s greatest supporters.

Feb 4, 2026·3 min

ZZ Top to Rock Memphis at Live at the Garden

Memphis music fans, get ready for an unforgettable end to summer! ZZ Top—the legendary Southern rockers and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers—are bringing their signature Texas blues to the 2025 Live at the Garden concert series.

Sep 3, 2025·2 min

Greater Memphis Chamber award signals new era for city

When the Greater Memphis Chamber was named 2025 Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) last month, it marked more than just an organizational achievement. It signaled a fundamental shift in Memphis’ trajectory and validated what many of us have known for years: Memphis is creating a culture of winning.

Aug 22, 2025·6 min

September Rate Cut Still Uncertain

Later this week, central bank officials will gather in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for their annual conference.

Aug 19, 2025·2 min

Trump Threatens New Tariffs on Key US Trading Partners

President Donald Trump has unveiled a new round of tariff threats targeting several major US trading partners, a move that could have significant implications for the global economy.

Jul 9, 2025·3 min

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Uncertainty: What It Means for the Economy, Businesses, and Consumers

On June 18, 2025, the Fed’s leading policy group, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), decided to maintain its key interest rate—the federal funds rate—at a range of 4.25% to 4.5%.

Jun 19, 2025·4 min

Do you have your tickets? It's going to be sweet! Don't miss out.

Jun 16, 2025·1 min

2025 Federal Tax Brackets and Deductions: What You Need to Know for Your Next Filing

Oct 24, 2024·5 min

Federal Reserve Meeting Fed Leaves Rates Unchanged

Sep 20, 2023·6 min

So what did we learn from the policy decision, economic projections and Powell’s press conference on Wednesday?

Investors are currently betting that the Fed will cut rates before the end of the year, with interest rates ending 2023 somewhere between a half point and three-quarters of a point lower than where they are now (a range of 4.75% to 5%). But investors are wrong, said Powell at his press conference on Wednesday.

Mar 24, 2023·5 min

Duncan Williams: "Not Taking The Easy Way Out"

My guest today is Duncan Williams. I wanted to have Duncan on this podcast because What started as a small regional municipal bond firm in 1969 grew to be one of the largest female-owned bond broker-dealers in the United States. In addition to this work, this family has a strong presence as a holding company in farmland, apartments, and senior living facilities in the southeastern part of the United States.

Aug 18, 2022·2 min

Kyle Gowen appointed to Chief Investment Officer and Executive Committee member.

Duncan Williams Asset Management (DWAM) would like to announce the appointment of Kyle Gowen to Chief Investment Officer and Executive Committee member.

Feb 23, 2022·1 min

The effects of Geopolitical Conflict on the equity markets.

The threat of war from Russia has overwhelmed mainstream media, so our team believes it is important to consider historical instances of geopolitical conflict and their impacts upon broad equity markets.

Feb 16, 2022·1 min

A message regarding COVID-19

Duncan Williams Asset Management remains open. We are here to serve our clients and to answer any questions during these volatile times.

Mar 18, 2020·1 min

Important Update: The COVID-19 virus's impact on the Financial Markets

Since mid-February, financial markets have been in turmoil. The broader equity market indices have retraced from recent all-time highs by approximately 15-20%.

Mar 13, 2020·3 min

DWAM chosen as the "Best Place To Work"

We are proud to announce that DWAM has been chosen as the "Best Place To Work" winner for companies with 10-20 employees!

Oct 30, 2018·1 min

Duncan Williams Asset Management Ranks Number 10 Fastest Growing RIA Firms

Duncan Williams Asset Management is proud to announce its inclusion in Financial Advisor Magazine’s 2018 list of fastest growing Registered Investment Adviser firms in the United States,

Aug 1, 2018·4 min