The Money Management Institute (MMI) announced the winners of its 2026 Impact Awards during the MMI Summit held this week in Orlando, Florida.
Formerly known as the Member Recognition Awards, the MMI Impact Awards recognize member firms that go above and beyond to exemplify the values that define MMI’s community: Participating with Intent, Solving Together, and Thinking Forward.
The winners for each category are:
The Chairman’s Award: This award is presented to an asset or wealth manager firm that has been a member for more than three years in recognition of its embodiment of MMI’s Values.
BNY
The President’s Award: This award is presented to an asset or wealth manager firm that has been a member for less than three years in recognition of its embodiment of MMI’s Values.
Global X Management Company
The Governors’ Award: This award is presented to a solutions provider firm in recognition of its embodiment of the values that drive MMI’s membership.
Broadridge
Thrive Firm Award: This award recognizes Thrive firms (emerging asset managers managing less than $25 billion in retail advisory AUM) for their embodiment of the values that drive the MMI membership.
Bluerock Capital Markets
“Over the past year, we’ve sharpened our focus on the values that guide our work and reaffirmed our commitment to our members,” said Craig Pfeiffer, MMI President & CEO. “The firms recognized this year embody that commitment, demonstrating the power of an engaged community and the important work we are advancing together. On behalf of MMI’s Officers, Executive Committee, and Board of Governors, we congratulate this year’s honorees and thank them for their continued leadership.”
Recipients are selected through an internal review of firms’ engagement across MMI’s programs and initiatives – from conferences and professional development to involvement in member communities, leadership roles, and thought leadership contributions. Together, these firms reflect what it means to lead with purpose and invest in the collective progress of the industry.
About the Money Management Institute (MMI):
Established in 1997, the Money Management Institute (MMI) is the industry association for financial services firms, serving as the leading catalyst and resource for the advancement of investment advice. MMI advances the wealth and asset management industries through connections, knowledge, and professional growth. We are committed to fostering collaboration, supporting diversity of thought, sharing expertise, and driving innovation. By championing best practices and encouraging open dialogue in investment advice, we empower firms and professionals to better serve clients and investors in an ever-evolving world. We offer our members premier professional development programs, specialized curriculums, invaluable thought leadership, and dynamic peer-to-peer networks.
Our membership spans wealth managers, asset managers, and solutions providers of all sizes, with professionals representing every functional area of the financial services ecosystem. Together, we are shaping the future of investment advice. Follow MMI on LinkedIn.
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