TUPELO, Miss., July 17, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hardy Reed, LLC was recently named as a Top 50 Fastest Growing Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) Firm in the U.S. by FA (Financial Advisor) magazine. Hardy Reed was listed as the nation's 24th fastest growing RIA.
"We attribute our growth to several key factors," said Scott Reed, CEO of Hardy Reed. "While growth is important for any business, our goals are to build lasting relationships and add enduring value which are equally important. The last few years have been one of the most difficult financial periods in American history. We understand how hard it is to make prudent decisions in such periods and the importance of having a highly disciplined process. We are extremely proud of our team of professionals and their integrity, commitment, and dedication to our clients. Another factor is we offer independent, objective fiduciary guidance. This has been Hardy Reed's mission since the very start. It seems that more and more educated investors consider that to be a big part of their selection process when looking for a trusted advisor."
Financial Advisor magazine's 2012 RIA ranking is based on voluntary responses from 514 Registered Investment Advisors who completed an online survey. The ranking was based on assets under management as of December 31, 2011.
About Hardy Reed
Hardy Reed, LLC is an independent investment advisor, fiduciary consulting and retirement plan services firm providing - Objective Fiduciary Guidance. The firm is a SEC registered investment advisor (RIA) with clients throughout the United States. Its team of professionals provides objective investment advisory guidance, fiduciary consulting and retirement plan services to high net-worth individuals and their families, institutions such as endowments and foundations, and retirement plans.
Hardy Reed has earned the Center for Fiduciary Excellence (CEFEX) certification. According to CEFEX, "Hardy Reed, LLC is among the first Investment Advisors globally to successfully complete the independent certification process. Through CEFEX's independent assessment, the certification provides assurance to investors, both institutional and individual, that Hardy Reed has demonstrated adherence to the industry's best fiduciary practices. This indicates that Hardy Reed's interests are aligned with those of investors."
For more information on Hardy Reed, please visit www.hardyreed.com.
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