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Advisors Asset Management (AAM) Named to the 2009 Inc. 5000

The honor reflects the tremendous success AAM has experienced over the past several years. AAM's revenue grew from $27.5 million in 2005, to $63.7 million in 2007, an increase of 131.6%. This ranks the firm 95 in the financial services category.

"AAM's inclusion in the Inc. 5000, and in the top 100 in financial services, is a tribute to the value of our financial products and portfolio support services," said Scott Colyer, AAM CEO and Chief Investment Officer. "With our focus on principal protection and wealth management investment solutions, AAM continues to meet an important need among financial professionals and their clients. We are delighted in the firm's continued growth through these difficult economic times, when the broker/dealer and advisor communities rely more than ever on AAM's proven investment solutions that help mitigate portfolio risk."

The Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2005 through 2008. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by the first week of 2005, and therefore able to show four full calendar years of sales. Additionally, they have to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent -- not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies -- as of December 31, 2008. Revenue in 2005 must have been at least $200,000, and revenue in 2008 must have been at least $2 million.

About Advisors Asset Management (AAM)

Advisors Asset Management, Inc. (AAM) is a leading investment solutions partner to broker/dealers and financial advisors, providing them with an array of financial products, tools and technologies, portfolio support, and industry expertise. AAM's fixed income and equity products include bonds, Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs), structured products, and Unit Investment Trusts (UITs). AAM's innovative products and services focus on principal protection and wealth management to help mitigate portfolio risk and provide more assurance of principal safety at maturity. Established in 1979, AAM manages over $240 million in client assets and $3.5 billion in assets under supervision. With 10 major offices across the nation, AAM partners with more than 90 broker/dealers, including 34,000 registered reps, 3,000 independent registered advisors, and 175 street accounts that include small and regional broker/dealers and wirehouses. AAM is a broker/dealer, investment advisor, SEC registered Investment Company and member FINRA/SIPC. For further information about investment solutions offered by AAM, please visit: www.aam.us.com.

About Inc. Magazine

Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures LLC, Inc. (www.inc.com) 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. Visit us online at Inc.com.

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