Turknett Leadership Character Award

SANDERS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT WINS SECOND ANNUAL TURKNETT LEADERSHIP CHARACTER AWARD
~ Firm Recognized For Qualities of Organizational Character ~

ATLANTA, February 25, 2005 - Sanders Financial Management was today awarded the second annual Turknett Leadership Character Award in the small corporation category.   Sanders Financial Management was chosen based on the degree to which it exhibits the qualities of Organization Character. The firm was selected because it meets the following criteria:   demonstrates unquestioned integrity, treats their customers, suppliers and each other with respect, and maintains a culture in which everyone takes responsibility for achieving results and upholding the values.   Anyone is eligible to nominate an organization and an advisory group of four senior leaders in the business community select the award winners.

Hundreds of Atlanta's business leaders attended the awards ceremony today at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Buckhead.   The Turknett Leadership Group recognized Sanders Financial Management as an organization that best exemplifies the standards set forth in the Turknett Leadership Character Model and serves as a role model for other companies to follow.

"Sanders Financial Management was chosen based on the degree to which it exhibits the qualities of organization character, which include an outstanding corporate culture of integrity, respect, accountability and commitment to excellence," said Bob Turknett, Co-Founder and CEO of Turknett Leadership Group.

"The company is successful because their philosophy is grounded in the belief that character and integrity are critical to day-to-day operations and long term strategic planning.   This philosophy is evident in everything they do and provides a great model for other businesses in our community."  

"We are honored to be selected as the recipient of the Organization Character Award," said Emily Sanders, President and CEO, Sanders Financial Management. "We recognize that a company built on a foundation of ethics provides a winning environment for everyone - our company's leadership, our employee team and the clients we serve."

About Sanders Financial Management, Inc.
Founded in 1994, Sanders Financial Management, Inc . provides comprehensive financial planning services and employs top-down fundamental research analysis to select quality individual stocks, bonds and mutual funds.  Industry sectors the company focuses on include healthcare, financial, technology, energy and real estate. Portfolios are customized  to meet client objectives. Sanders blends various services to create financial solutions that are tax efficient and comprehensive.  

Sanders Financial Management, Inc. seeks to maximize long-term returns vs. target benchmarks while practicing consistent risk management and diversification  through strict disciplines.  The company invests with a global perspective and promotes multi-generational wealth management. Its client base is diverse and consists of emerging affluent individuals and families. Sanders Financial Management, Inc. is regulated by the SEC (Securities Exchange Commission).   For information, please visit www.sandersfmi.com.

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