Industry Excellence & Achievement Recognition
The annual MMI/Barron's Industry Awards recognize innovation and leadership in the investment advisory solutions industry. Now in their 15th year, the Awards celebrate outstanding achievement and honor firms that have raised the bar by delivering superior solutions for financial advisors and investors over the past year.
An impressive number of nominations were received this year which is indicative of all the great work being done in the advisory solutions space.
Winners will be determined by an online vote of designated contacts at each MMI member firm. This process ensures that all member firms are equally represented in the final voting process.
Congratulations to the finalists and all the firms that were nominated!
2023 Open Award Categories
DISRUPTION
This category honors a groundbreaking new product, technology or process that will fundamentally alter the future delivery of advisory solutions.
Finalists:
Andes Wealth Technologies - Visualizing Deep Analytics for Distributing Investment Products
FLX Networks - FLX Wealth Manager Experience (WME)
Halo Investing - Halo's Multi-Manager Structured Note SMA Marketplace
Morgan Stanley - UMA Fractional Share Program
DISTRIBUTION EXCELLENCE
This category honors firms that provide exemplary and innovative advisor sales support both in the field and from the home office.
Finalists:
Bank of America Merrill Lynch - Alternative Investments Implementation Framework
J.P. Morgan - Catalog
Raymond James - Start Smart Assessment
WisdomTree - Siegel Multi-Asset Income Model Portfolios Distribution Strategy
DOING GOOD
This category honors programs that support a deserving cause or give back to the communities we serve.
Finalists:
Jackson - Jackson Gives
Morgan Stanley - Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge
Perpetual Asset Management - Perpetual Pathways: Embracing Wellness for Peak Performance
INCLUSIVE PROGRAMS
This category honors exemplary commitment and progress in embracing and advocating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the investment advisory solutions industry.
Finalists:
Macquarie Asset Management - Challenger Program
Raymond James - Veteran Financial Advisors Network
The Copia Group - The Copia Group
Voya - Voya Cares® program
SUSTAINABLE & ESG INVESTING
This category honors programs that support awareness and adoption of Sustainable and ESG Investing.
Finalists:
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management - Sustainable Investing Educational & Awareness Campaign
Morgan Stanley - Morgan Stanley IQ®
Sage Advisory Services - Impact Portfolio Quarterly Reporting for ESG Fixed Income Strategies
Thornburg Investment Management - Thornburg Personal ESG Portfolios
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP/EDUCATION
This category honors new programs, research, educational campaigns, or content that meaningfully advance industry knowledge and understanding of topics key to the future of advisory solutions.
Finalists:
CAIS - CAIS IQ
FS Investments - The Head-to-Head Podcast with Ryan Robertson & Kirsten Pickens
Russell Investments - Every Season is Tax Season
UBS - Navigating a “Year of Inflections”
2023 Wealth Managers (Sponsor Firms) Award Categories
DIGITAL INNOVATION - WEALTH MANAGER
This category honors a new technological innovation (or specific enhancement to an existing platform or tool) by a wealth management firm that enhances the investor or advisor experience with advisory solutions.
FInalists:
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management - Merrill Video Pro
Morgan Stanley - Portfolio Risk Platform
Raymond James - Opportunities
WEALTH MANAGER PLATFORM OF THE YEAR
This category honors a wealth manager platform that exemplifies innovation in delivering better outcomes for investors and financial advisors.
Finalists:
Cetera Financial Group - My Advice Architect™ – Manager Program
J.P. Morgan Wealth Management - Wealth Plan
Merrill Lynch Wealth Management - Modern Merrill: A Client-Focused, Comprehensive Digital Ecosystem
Morgan Stanley - Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) – Select UMA Expansion
2023 Asset Managers Award Categories
ASSET MANAGER OF THE YEAR - AUM OF LESS THAN $25 BILLION
This category honors a smaller asset manager that exemplifies innovation in delivering better outcomes for investors and financial advisors.
Finalists:
Bluerock Fund Advisor, LLC - Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund
Pacer ETFs - Pacer ETFs
Sierra Mutual Funds & Ocean Park Asset Management - Flagship Bond Funds & Strategies
ASSET MANAGER OF THE YEAR - AUM BETWEEN $25 BILLION - $100 BILLION
This category honors a mid-size asset manager that exemplifies innovation in delivering better outcomes for investors and financial advisors.
Finalists:
GQG Partners - GQG MF/SMA Lineup
Raymond James Investment Management - Multi-asset program suite
Russell Investments - “How do you want your Russell Investments?”
ASSET MANAGER OF THE YEAR - AUM of MORE THAN $100 BILLION
This category honors a larger asset manager that exemplifies innovation in delivering better outcomes for investors and financial advisors.
Finalists:
Fidelity Investments - Fidelity Bond Beacon (SM)
Invesco - Portfolio Playbook
T. Rowe Price - Personalized Retirement Manager/Target Date Offerings
DIGITAL INNOVATION - ASSET MANAGER
This category honors a new technological innovation (or specific enhancement to an existing platform or tool) by an asset management firm that enhances the investor or advisor experience with advisory solutions.
Finalists:
55ip - Investment Strategy Engine – Tax-smart Transition & Tax Optimization
AllianceBernstein (AB) - AbbieOptimizer
Franklin Templeton - Goals Optimization Engine (GOE™) for the Wealth Advisors
2023 Technology/Solution Provider Firms Award Categories
DIGITAL INNOVATION - TECHNOLOGY/SOLUTIONS PROVIDER
This category honors a new technological innovation (or specific enhancement to an existing platform or tool) by a solutions provider firm that enhances the investor or advisor experience with advisory solutions.
Finalists:
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Andes Wealth Technologies - 4D Risk Framework
Bento Engine - Bento Engine
IMTC - IMTC’s Investment Management System
SOLUTIONS PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
This category honors a solutions provider firm (technology/service provider) that exemplifies innovation in delivering better outcomes for investors and financial advisors.
Finalists:
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BNY Mellon, Pershing X - Wove
CAIS - Alternative Investment Marketplace
iCapital - iCapital Marketplace
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