Advisors Asset Management Named to Inc. Magazine's List of America's Fastest-Growing Companies for Third Year in a Row

MONUMENT, Colo., Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Advisors Asset Management (AAM), a trusted investment solutions provider partnering with financial advisors and broker-dealers, has been named for the third straight year to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America, placing them among the top 2,300 firms. Now in its fifth year, Inc. Magazine's prestigious list measures revenue growth among private U.S. firms in 25 industries.

AAM's sustained revenue growth is a result of the firm's ongoing commitment to partnering with financial advisors and providing them with access to high-quality investment products and support solutions they can use to help grow and build their business. Building on its roots in fixed income, the firm continues to expand its solutions available to advisors, which include direct access to fixed income markets, unit investment trusts, structured products, separately managed accounts, exchange traded funds and alternative investments.

"We are honored to be included in the Inc. 5000 list and for the continued recognition of our growth and success," said Scott Colyer, AAM Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer. "We are dedicated to serving as a complete resource for advisors and broker-dealers. We provide access to a wide range of investment solutions, comprehensive analytics, portfolio strategy, educational and technology tools and specialized one-on-one support to meet their distinct needs."

AAM's revenue grew from $49.6 million in 2007 to $102.9 million in 2010, an increase of 107 percent, ranking the firm 108 within the financial services industry.

For more information about Advisors Asset Management, please contact Chris Moon at 973-850-7304 or [email protected]. To view the complete Inc. 5000 list, please visit http://www.inc.com/inc5000/list/2011.

About Advisors Asset Management

For more than 30 years, Advisors Asset Management (AAM) has been a trusted investment solutions partner for financial advisors and broker-dealers. AAM provides a diverse range of innovative, high quality products and support services that enable advisors to meet their clients' needs. It offers access to the fixed income markets, as well as portfolio analytics, unit investment trusts (UITs), exchange traded funds (ETFs), structured products, separately managed accounts (SMAs) and alternative investments. In addition, the firm offers highly specialized sales support services to advisors on an ongoing basis. AAM has ten major offices across the nation and partners with more than 90 broker/dealers and over 35,000 financial professionals. AAM is a broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC and SEC registered investment advisor. For more information, visit www.aam.us.com.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. is the only major business magazine dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies that delivers real solutions for today's innovative company builders. With a total paid circulation of 712,961, Inc. provides hands-on tools and market-tested strategies for managing people, finances, sales, marketing and technology. For more information, please visit www.Inc.com.

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