Sanders Financial Management, Inc. is Awarded Women Business Enterprise Status

ATLANTA, March 24, 2004 - Sanders Financial Management, Inc., an Atlanta-based financial advisory and investment management firm, today announced that they have been awarded Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) status by the National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC).   In order to be certified, the woman business owner must be a U.S. citizen and actively involved in the daily management of her business.   In addition, the business must serve a useful business function.

Numerous major corporations throughout the world, influential business organizations and governmental agencies recognize the WBE Certification within their procurement decisions.

According to the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), women's business enterprises are expanding in size faster than the overall economy and becoming an increasingly significant presence in all industries.   In a survey conducted by WBENC and released in November 2001, corporate spending with women's business enterprises is also increasing at a faster rate than spending with suppliers overall.

"I'm very pleased that Sanders Financial Management was selected for this honor," said Emily Sanders, President, Sanders Financial Management.   "Companies with established corporate goals for working with women-owned businesses can now include Sanders International among the select vendors who will help them achieve their objectives."

To become WBE certified, Sanders Financial Management met stringent criteria for expertise, financial performance and commitment.   In addition to an extensive review of corporate documents, NWBOC also conducted a detailed interview with Ms. Sanders and an on-site visit to the company headquarters.

Sanders founded Sanders Financial Management in 1994 and is actively involved in the company's growth and development.   The company provides comprehensive financial management, investment management and financial advisory services.

About Sanders Financial Management, Inc.
Founded in 1994, Sanders Financial Management, Inc . is a financial advisory and investment management firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, that provides comprehensive financial planning services and employs top-down fundamental research analysis to select quality individual stocks, bonds and mutual funds.   Sanders Financial Management, Inc. is regulated by the SEC (Securities Exchange Commission).   For information, please visit www.sandersfmi.com .