Edgar Filing: WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL INC

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 001-13913

WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		51-0261715
(State or other jurisdiction		(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)

6300 Lamar Avenue

Overland Park, Kansas 66202

(Address, including zip code, of Registrant’s principal executive offices)

(913) 236-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No o.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Large accelerated filer x		Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o		Smaller reporting company o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No x.

Shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date:

Class		Outstanding as of July 23, 2010
Class A common stock, $.01 par value		85,445,937

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WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC.

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

Quarter Ended June 30, 2010

			Page No.

Part I.	Financial Information

Item 1.		Financial Statements (unaudited)

		Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009	3

		Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009	4

		Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity for the six months ended June 30, 2010	5

		Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009	6

		Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009	7

		Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements	8

Item 2.		Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	18

Item 3.		Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	33

Item 4.		Controls and Procedures	33

Part II.	Other Information

Item 1.		Legal Proceedings	34

Item 1A.		Risk Factors	34

Item 2.		Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	34

Item 6.		Exhibits	35

		Signatures	36

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

	June 30,
	2010			December 31,
	(unaudited)			2009

Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	202,393		244,359
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	53,624			72,941
Investment securities	87,876			70,524
Receivables:
Funds and separate accounts	28,043			34,948
Customers and other	102,858			179,100
Deferred income taxes	7,636			8,225
Income taxes receivable	8,214			—
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	9,702			8,619

Total current assets	500,346			618,716

Property and equipment, net	69,371			68,171
Deferred sales commissions, net	67,335			64,123
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets	221,210			221,210
Other non-current assets	10,819			11,162
Total assets	$	869,081		983,382

Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	62,969		25,210
Payable to investment companies for securities	79,289			222,168
Accrued compensation	33,999			35,341
Short-term debt	189,992			—
Income taxes payable	—			1,044
Other current liabilities	80,545			76,994

Total current liabilities	446,794			360,757

Long-term debt	—			199,984
Accrued pension and postretirement costs	21,762			28,731
Deferred income taxes	4,650			6,983
Other non-current liabilities	19,026			17,872

Total liabilities	492,232			614,327

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders’ equity :
Preferred stock-$1.00 par value: 5,000 shares authorized; none issued	—			—
Class A Common stock-$0.01 par value: 250,000 shares authorized; 99,701 shares issued; 85,427 shares outstanding (85,807 shares outstanding at December 31, 2009)	997			997
Additional paid-in capital	186,808			189,900
Retained earnings	565,270			527,876
Cost of 14,274 common shares in treasury (13,894 at December 31, 2009)	(352,695		)	(328,154	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(23,531		)	(21,564	)
Total stockholders’ equity	376,849			369,055
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	869,081		983,382

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited, in thousands, except for per share data)

	For the three months					For the six months
	ended June 30,					ended June 30,
	2010			2009		2010		2009

Revenues:
Investment management fees	$	113,052		82,566		222,715		153,547
Underwriting and distribution fees	114,545			91,105		227,681		171,820
Shareholder service fees	29,622			25,957		58,437		50,933

Total	257,219			199,628		508,833		376,300

Operating expenses:
Underwriting and distribution	133,506			110,781		267,372		209,499
Compensation and related costs (including share-based compensation of $10,282, $8,186, $19,105 and $14,896, respectively)	34,355			27,399		67,280		53,098
General and administrative	16,709			14,503		32,395		27,916
Subadvisory fees	6,888			5,485		13,960		10,188
Depreciation	3,486			3,444		6,931		6,756

Total	194,944			161,612		387,938		307,457

Operating income	62,275			38,016		120,895		68,843
Investment and other income (loss)	(1,585		)	2,161		(694	)	(931	)
Interest expense	(3,111		)	(3,150	)	(6,669	)	(6,299	)

Income before provision for income taxes	57,579			37,027		113,532		61,613
Provision for income taxes	23,427			13,653		43,471		22,773

Net income	$	34,152		23,374		70,061		38,840

Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.40		0.27		0.82		0.45
Diluted	$	0.40		0.27		0.82		0.45

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	85,984			85,900		85,807		85,403
Diluted	86,025			86,001		85,851		85,459

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010

(Unaudited, in thousands)

										Accumulated
				Additional						Other		Total
	Common Stock			Paid-in		Retained		Treasury		Comprehensive		Stockholders’
	Shares	Amount		Capital		Earnings		Stock		Income (Loss)		Equity

Balance at December 31, 2009	99,701	$	997	189,900		527,876		(328,154	)	(21,564	)	369,055

Net income	—	—		—		70,061		—		—		70,061
Recognition of equity compensation	—	—		19,105		—		—		—		19,105
Issuance of nonvested shares and other	—	—		(28,534	)	—		28,534		—		—
Dividends accrued, $0.38 per share	—	—		—		(32,667	)	—		—		(32,667	)
Exercise of stock options	—	—		2,382		—		7,293		—		9,675
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	—	—		3,955		—		—		—		3,955
Repurchase of common stock	—	—		—		—		(60,368	)	—		(60,368	)
Unrealized depreciation on available for sale investment securities	—	—		—		—		—		(1,577	)	(1,577	)
Valuation allowance on investment securities’ deferred tax asset	—	—		—		—		—		(538	)	(538	)
Reclassification for amounts included in net income	—	—		—		—		—		(552	)	(552	)
Pension and postretirement benefits	—	—		—		—		—		700		700

Balance at June 30, 2010	99,701	$	997	186,808		565,270		(352,695	)	(23,531	)	376,849

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited, in thousands)

	For the three months					For the six months
	ended June 30,					ended June 30,
	2010			2009		2010		2009

Net income	$	34,152		23,374		70,061		38,840

Other comprehensive income:

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investment securities during the period, net of income taxes of $(1,357), $1,330, $(920) and $1,047, respectively	(2,329		)	2,300		(1,577	)	1,837

Valuation allowance on investment securities’ deferred tax asset during the period	(538		)	—		(538	)	—

Pension and postretirement benefits, net of income taxes of $191, $210, $411 and $348, respectively	327			327		700		749

Reclassification adjustments for amounts included in net income, net of income taxes of $(300), $(37), $(321) and $1,292, respectively	(516		)	(63	)	(552	)	2,236

Comprehensive income	$	31,096		25,938		68,094		43,662

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited, in thousands)

	For the six months
	ended June 30,
	2010			2009
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	70,061		38,840
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,841			6,658
Other than temporary impairment of investments in affiliated mutual funds	—			3,686
Amortization of deferred sales commissions	29,816			20,025
Share-based compensation	19,105			14,964
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	(3,955		)	(994	)
Gain on sale of available-for-sale investment securities	(760		)	(45	)
Net purchases and sales of trading securities	(11,892		)	(99	)
Unrealized (gain) loss on trading securities	1,973			(2,022	)
Loss on sale and retirement of property and equipment	81			380
Capital gains and dividends reinvested	(365		)	(289	)
Deferred income taxes	(1,452		)	959
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	19,317			(14,224	)
Receivables from funds and separate accounts	6,905			(3,262	)
Other receivables	76,242			(4,990	)
Other assets	(740		)	(2,739	)
Deferred sales commissions	(33,028		)	(22,618	)
Accounts payable and payable to investment companies	(105,120		)	13,589
Other liabilities	(7,726		)	(5,400	)

Net cash provided by operating activities	$	65,303		42,419

Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of available-for-sale investment securities	(20,000		)	(7,450	)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale investment securities	10,420			384
Additions to property and equipment	(8,212		)	(8,200	)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment	—			516

Net cash used in investing activities	$	(17,792	)	(14,750	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Debt repayment	(10,000		)	—
Dividends paid	(32,739		)	(32,486	)
Repurchase of common stock	(60,368		)	(22,860	)
Exercise of stock options	9,675			8,683
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	3,955			994

Net cash used in financing activities	$	(89,477	)	(45,669	)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(41,966		)	(18,000	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	244,359			210,328
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	202,393		192,328

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. and subsidiaries (hereinafter referred to as the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us”) derive revenues primarily from investment management, investment product underwriting and distribution, and shareholder services administration provided to the Waddell & Reed Advisors Group of Mutual Funds (the “Advisors Funds”), Ivy Funds (the “Ivy Funds”), Ivy Funds Variable Insurance Portfolios (the “Ivy Funds VIP”), and Waddell & Reed InvestEd Portfolios (“InvestEd”), our college savings plan (collectively, the Advisors Funds, Ivy Funds, Ivy Funds VIP and InvestEd are referred to as the “Funds”), and institutional and separately managed accounts. The Funds and the institutional and separately managed accounts operate under various rules and regulations set forth by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Services to the Funds are provided under investment management agreements that set forth the fees to be charged for these services. The majority of these agreements are subject to annual review and approval by each Fund’s board of directors/trustees and shareholders. Our revenues are largely dependent on the total value and composition of assets under management, which include mainly domestic equity securities, but also include debt securities and international equities. Accordingly, fluctuations in financial markets and composition of assets under management can significantly impact revenues and results of operations.

Basis of Presentation

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures are adequate to enable a reasonable understanding of the information presented. The information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Part I, Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our audited financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 (the “2009 Form 10-K”). Certain amounts in prior period financial statements have been reclassified for consistent presentation.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared consistently with the accounting policies described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in our 2009 Form 10-K, which include the following: use of estimates, cash and cash equivalents, disclosures about fair value of financial instruments, investment securities and investments in affiliated mutual funds, property and equipment, software developed for internal use, deferred sales commissions, revenue recognition, advertising and promotion, share-based compensation, accounting for income taxes, earnings per share and derivatives and hedging activities. The Company modified its accounting policy disclosure related to goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, which is listed below.

In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of only a normal and recurring nature) necessary to present fairly our financial position at June 30, 2010, the results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

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renewal of a mutual fund advisory or subadvisory contract or substantial changes in revenues earned from such contracts, significant changes in our business and products, material and ongoing negative industry or economic trends, or other factors specific to each asset being evaluated.

The Company has two reporting units for goodwill, (i) investment management and related services and (ii) our Legend group of subsidiaries (“Legend”). The investment management and related services reporting unit’s goodwill was recorded as part of the spin-off of the Company from its former parent, and to a lesser extent, was recorded as part of subsequent business combinations that were merged into the existing investment management operations. Legend, our second reporting unit for goodwill, is currently a stand-alone investment management subsidiary and goodwill associated with this acquisition can be assessed apart from other investment management operations.

To determine fair values of the reporting units, our review process uses the market and income approaches. In performing the analyses, the Company uses the best information available under the circumstances, including reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections.

The market approach employs market multiples for comparable companies in the financial services industry. Estimates of fair values of the reporting units are established using multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). The Company believes that fair values calculated based on multiples of EBITDA are an accurate estimation of fair value.

If the fair value coverage margin calculated under the market approach is not considered significant, the Company utilizes a second approach, the income approach, to estimate fair values and averages the results under both methodologies. The income approach employs a discounted free cash flow approach that takes into account current actual results, projected future results, and the Company’s estimated weighted average cost of capital.

The Company compares the fair values of the reporting units to their carrying amounts, including goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its implied fair value, goodwill is considered impaired and a second step is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any.

Indefinite-life intangible assets represent advisory and subadvisory management contracts for managed assets obtained in acquisitions. The Company considers these contracts to be indefinite-life intangible assets as they are expected to be renewed without significant cost or modification of terms. The Company also tests these assets for impairment annually by comparing their fair values to the carrying amount of the assets.

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2. Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and short-term investments. We consider all highly liquid investments with original or remaining maturities of 90 days or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents — restricted represents cash held for the benefit of customers segregated in compliance with federal and other regulations. Substantially all cash balances are in excess of federal deposit insurance limits.

3. Investment Securities

Investment securities at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are as follows:

	Amortized		Unrealized	Unrealized
June 30, 2010	cost		gains	losses		Fair value
	(in thousands)
Available-for-sale securities:
Mortgage-backed securities	$	10	2	—		12
Municipal bonds	4,605		17	(152	)	4,470
Affiliated mutual funds	40,653		2,012	(2,322	)	40,343
	$	45,268	2,031	(2,474	)	44,825

Trading securities:
Mortgage-backed securities						101
Municipal bonds						494
Corporate bonds						70
Common stock						27
Affiliated mutual funds						42,359
						43,051

Total investment securities						87,876

	Amortized		Unrealized	Unrealized
December 31, 2009	cost		gains	losses		Fair value
	(in thousands)
Available-for-sale securities:
Mortgage-backed securities	$	10	2	—		12
Municipal bonds	4,959		—	(286	)	4,673
Affiliated mutual funds	29,817		3,241	(143	)	32,915
	$	34,786	3,243	(429	)	37,600

Trading securities:
Mortgage-backed securities						107
Municipal bonds						478
Corporate bonds						94
Common stock						30
Affiliated mutual funds						32,215
						32,924

Total investment securities						70,524

Purchases and sales of trading securities during the six months ended June 30, 2010 were $15.3 million and $3.4 million, respectively.

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A summary of available-for-sale debt securities and affiliated mutual funds with market values below carrying values at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 is as follows:

	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer			Total
			Unrealized		Fair	Unrealized		Fair	Unrealized
June 30, 2010	Fair value		(losses)		value	(losses)		value	(losses)
	(in thousands)
Municipal bonds	$	—	—		2,575	(152	)	2,575	(152	)
Affiliated mutual funds	27,554		(2,259	)	527	(63	)	28,081	(2,322	)
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	27,554	(2,259	)	3,102	(215	)	30,656	(2,474	)

	Less than 12 months				12 months or longer			Total
			Unrealized		Fair	Unrealized		Fair	Unrealized
December 31, 2009	Fair value		(losses)		value	(losses)		value	(losses)
	(in thousands)
Municipal bonds	$	3,843	(125	)	830	(161	)	4,673	(286	)
Affiliated mutual funds	11,064		(64	)	823	(79	)	11,887	(143	)
Total temporarily impaired securities	$	14,907	(189	)	1,653	(240	)	16,560	(429	)

Based upon our assessment of these municipal bonds and affiliated mutual funds, the time frame investments have been in a loss position, our intent to hold affiliated mutual funds until they have recovered and our history of holding bonds until maturity, we determined that a write-down was not necessary at June 30, 2010.

Mortgage-backed securities and municipal bonds accounted for as available-for sale and held as of June 30, 2010 mature as follows:

	Amortized cost		Fair value
	(in thousands)
After one year but within 10 years	$	3,614	3,597
After 10 years	1,001		885
	$	4,615	4,482

Mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds and corporate bonds accounted for as trading and held as of June 30, 2010 mature as follows:

	Fair value
	(in thousands)
After one year but within 10 years	$	564
After 10 years	101
	$	665

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We determine the fair value of our investments using broad levels of inputs as defined by related accounting standards as follows:

· Level 1 — Investments are valued using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities at the reporting date. Assets classified as Level 1 include affiliated mutual funds classified as available-for-sale and affiliated mutual funds and common stock classified as trading.

· Level 2 — Investments are valued using other significant observable inputs, including quoted prices in active markets for similar securities. Assets classified as Level 2 include mortgage-backed securities, municipal bonds and corporate bonds.

· Level 3 — Investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs, including the Company’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments.

The following table summarizes our investment securities recognized on our balance sheet using fair value measurements based on the differing levels of inputs:

	June 30,		December 31,
	2010		2009
	(in thousands)
Level 1	$	82,729	65,160
Level 2	5,147		5,364
Level 3	—		—
Total	$	87,876	70,524

4. Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets of an acquired business. Our goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes. The carrying values of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets (all considered indefinite-life) are summarized as follows:

	June 30,			December 31,
	2010			2009
	(in thousands)

Goodwill	$	202,518		202,518
Accumulated amortization	(36,307		)	(36,307	)
Total goodwill	166,211			166,211

Mutual fund management advisory contracts	38,699			38,699
Mutual fund subadvisory management contracts	16,300			16,300
Total identifiable intangible assets	54,999			54,999

Total	$	221,210		221,210

As of June 30, 2010, the Company’s annual impairment test indicated that goodwill and identifiable intangible assets were not impaired. Related to goodwill, the fair value of the investment management and related services reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by more than 100% and the fair value of the Legend reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by more than 65%. The fair value of our indefinite-life intangible assets exceeded their respective carrying values by more than 50%.

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5. Restructuring

In the fourth quarter of 2008, we initiated a restructuring plan to reduce our operating costs. We completed the restructuring by December 31, 2008, which included a voluntary separation of 169 employees and the termination of various projects under development. We recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $16.5 million, consisting of $15.0 million in employee compensation and other benefit costs, $795 thousand for accelerated vesting of nonvested stock, and $717 thousand in project development costs, which included $500 thousand for the early termination of a contract. All restructuring costs were paid out or settled by June 30, 2010.

The activity in the accrued restructuring liability during 2010 is summarized as follows:

	Accrued Liability				Non-cash		Accrued Liability
	as of		Cash		Settlements		as of
	December 31, 2009		Payments		and Other		June 30, 2010
	(in thousands)
Employee compensation and other benefit costs	$	2,791	(2,791	)	—		—
Contract termination and project development costs	500		—		(500	)	—
	$	3,291	(2,791	)	(500	)	—

6. Indebtedness

During the first quarter of 2010, we repurchased $10.0 million of our $200.0 million aggregate principal amount 5.6% senior notes due January 2011 (the “Notes”). The retirement resulted in a loss of approximately $400 thousand, which is included in interest expense in the statement of income. Additionally, we reclassified the Notes from long-term debt to short-term debt due to their scheduled maturity within the next twelve months. We are exploring alternatives for the refinancing of our Notes. While we believe that we should be able to refinance these notes on acceptable terms prior to their maturity, there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so.

Debt is reported at its carrying amount on the consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of the Company’s debt is approximately $195.4 million as of June 30, 2010, compared to the carrying value of $190.0 million.

7. Income Tax Uncertainties

As of January 1, 2010 and June 30, 2010, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits, including penalties and interest, of $6.8 million ($4.7 million net of federal benefit) and $6.5 million ($4.6 million net of federal benefit), respectively, that if recognized, would impact the Company’s effective tax rate. Unrecognized tax benefits that are not expected to be settled within the next 12 months are included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet; unrecognized tax benefits that are expected to be settled within the next 12 months are included in income taxes payable.

The Company’s accounting policy with respect to interest and penalties related to tax uncertainties is to classify these amounts as income taxes. As of January 1, 2010, the total amount of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions recognized in the consolidated balance sheet was $2.0 million ($1.6 million net of federal benefit). The total amount of penalties and interest, net of federal benefit, related to tax uncertainties recognized in the statement of income for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 was $29 thousand. The total amount of accrued penalties and interest related to uncertain tax positions

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at June 30, 2010 of $1.9 million ($1.5 million net of federal benefit) is included in the total unrecognized tax benefits described above.

In the ordinary course of business, many transactions occur for which the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain. In addition, respective tax authorities periodically audit our income tax returns. These audits examine our significant tax filing positions, including the timing and amounts of deductions and the allocation of income among tax jurisdictions. During the second quarter of 2010, the Company settled four open tax years that were undergoing audit by a state jurisdiction in which the Company operates. The Company also received notification of a favorable outcome on a tax position in which the Company had previously considered partially uncertain, and therefore, had not previously recognized the full tax benefit. The 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 federal income tax returns are open tax years that remain subject to potential future audit. The 2005 federal tax year also remains open to a limited extent due to a capital loss carryback claim. State income tax returns for all years after 2005, and in certain states, income tax returns for 2005, are subject to potential future audit by tax authorities in the Company’s major state tax jurisdictions.

The Company is currently being audited in three state jurisdictions. It is reasonably possible that the Company will settle the audits in these jurisdictions within the next 12-month period. It is estimated that the Company’s liability for unrecognized tax benefits, including penalties and interest, could decrease by approximately $705 thousand to $2.1 million ($474 thousand to $1.4 million net of federal benefit) upon settlement of these audits. Such settlements are not anticipated to have a significant impact on the results of operations.

8. Pension Plan and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension

We provide a non-contributory retirement plan that covers substantially all employees (the “Pension Plan”). Benefits payable under the Pension Plan are based on employees’ years of service and compensation during the final 10 years of employment. We also sponsor an unfunded defined benefit postretirement medical plan that covers substantially all employees, including Waddell & Reed and Legend advisors. The medical plan is contributory with retiree contributions adjusted annually. The medical plan does not provide for post age 65 benefits with the exception of a small group of employees that were grandfathered when such plan was established.

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The following table presents the components of net periodic pension and other postretirement costs related to these plans:

	Pension Benefits					Other Postretirement Benefits		Pension Benefits				Other Postretirement Benefits
	Three months ended June 30,					Three months ended June 30,		Six months ended June 30,				Six months ended June 30,
	2010			2009		2010	2009	2010		2009		2010	2009
	(in thousands)							(in thousands)
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$	1,561		1,322		111	93	3,070		2,638		221	186
Interest cost	1,600			1,593		91	85	3,298		3,193		182	170
Expected return on plan assets	(1,857		)	(1,607	)	—	—	(3,749	)	(3,214	)	—	—
Actuarial loss amortization	367			387		—	—	808		798		—	—
Prior service cost amortization	139			139		11	10	278		278		23	20
Transition obligation amortization	1			1		—	—	2		2		—	—

Total	$	1,811		1,835		213	188	3,707		3,695		426	376

During the six month period ended June 30, 2010, we made a $10.0 million contribution to the Pension Plan. We do not expect to make additional contributions to the Pension Plan for the remainder of 2010.

9. Stockholders’ Equity

Earnings per Share

The components of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows:

	Three months ended			Six months ended
	June 30,			June 30,
	2010		2009	2010	2009
	(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Net income	$	34,152	23,374	70,061	38,840

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic	85,984		85,900	85,807	85,403
Dilutive potential shares from stock options	41		101	44	56
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted	86,025		86,001	85,851	85,459

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.40	0.27	0.82	0.45
Diluted	$	0.40	0.27	0.82	0.45

Anti-dilutive Securities

Options to purchase 431 thousand shares and 356 thousand shares of our common stock were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, because they were anti-dilutive. Options to purchase 869 thousand shares and 880 thousand shares of common stock were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, because they were anti-dilutive.

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Dividends

On April 7, 2010, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a dividend on our common stock in the amount of $0.19 per share to stockholders of record as of July 9, 2010 to be paid on August 2, 2010. The total dividend to be paid is approximately $16.2 million.

Common Stock Repurchases

The Board has authorized the repurchase of our common stock in the open market and/or private purchases. The acquired shares may be used for corporate purposes, including shares issued to employees in our stock-based compensation programs. There were 1,451,666 shares and 1,879,210 shares repurchased in the open market or privately during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, which includes 271,766 shares and 272,330 shares repurchased from employees who elected to tender shares to cover their minimum income tax withholdings with respect to vesting of stock awards during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively. There were 908,765 shares and 1,093,865 shares repurchased in the open market or privately during the three and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, which included 250,065 shares repurchased from employees who elected to tender shares to cover their minimum income tax withholdings with respect to vesting of stock awards during each of these two periods.

10. Share-Based Compensation

A summary of stock option activity and related information for the six months ended June 30, 2010 is presented in the table below. All options outstanding expire prior to December 31, 2013.

	Options		Weighted average exercise price
Outstanding, December 31, 2009	897,503		$	30.65
Granted	—		—
Exercised	(303,870	)	31.84
Terminated/Cancelled	(23,514	)	22.96
Outstanding, June 30, 2010	570,119		$	30.44
Exercisable, June 30, 2010	570,119		$	30.44

On April 2, 2010, we granted 1,175,847 shares of nonvested stock with a fair value of $36.89 per share under the Company’s 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the “SI Plan”). The value of those shares at the grant date, aggregating $43.4 million, will be amortized to expense over a four year vesting period.

11. Contingencies

The Company is involved from time to time in various legal proceedings, regulatory investigations and claims incident to the normal conduct of business, which may include proceedings that are specific to us and others generally applicable to business practices within the industries in which we operate. A substantial legal liability or a significant regulatory action against us could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and on the results of operations in a particular quarter or year.

Michael E. Taylor, Kenneth B. Young, individuals, on behalf of themselves individually and on behalf of others similarly situated v. Waddell & Reed, Inc., a Delaware Corporation; Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc., a Delaware Corporation; Waddell & Reed Development, Inc., a Delaware Corporation; Waddell & Reed Financial Advisors, a fictitious business name; and DOES 1 through 10 inclusive; Case No. 09-CV-2909 DMS WVG; in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.

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In an action filed December 28, 2009, the Company, along with various of its affiliates, were sued in an individual action, class action and Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) nationwide collective action by two former advisors asserting misclassification of financial advisors as independent contractors instead of employees. Plaintiffs assert claims under the FLSA for minimum wages and overtime wages, and under California Labor Code Statutes for timely pay wages, minimum wages, overtime compensation, meal periods, reimbursement of losses and business expenses and itemized wage statements and a claim for Unfair Business Practices under §17200 of the California Business & Professions Code. Plaintiffs seek declaratory and injunctive relief and monetary damages. The Company intends to vigorously contest plaintiffs’ claims.

In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution and outcome of this matter is uncertain. At this stage of the litigation, the Company is unable to estimate the expense or exposure, if any, that it may represent. The ultimate resolution of this matter, or an adverse determination against the Company, could have a material adverse impact on the financial position and results of operations of the Company. However, this possible impact is unknown and not reasonably determinable; therefore, no liability has been recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which reflect the current views and assumptions of management with respect to future events regarding our business and industry in general. These forward-looking statements include all statements, other than statements of historical fact, regarding our financial position, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations, including statements with respect to revenues and earnings, the amount and composition of assets under management, distribution sources, expense levels, redemption rates and the financial markets and other conditions. These statements are generally identified by the use of such words as “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “forecast,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “outlook,” “will,” “potential” and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature. Readers are cautioned that any forward-looking information provided by or on behalf of the Company is not a guarantee of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to those discussed below. If one or more events related to these or other risks, contingencies or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may differ materially from those forecasted or expected. Certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are disclosed in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, which include, without limitation:

· A decline in the securities markets or in the relative investment performance of our Funds and other investment portfolios and products as compared to competing funds;

· The introduction of legislative or regulatory proposals or judicial rulings that change the independent contractor classification of our financial advisors at the federal or state level for employment tax or other employee benefit purposes;

· The adverse ruling or resolution of any litigation, regulatory investigations and proceedings, or securities arbitrations by a federal or state court or regulatory body;

· Non-compliance with applicable laws or regulations and changes in current legal, regulatory, accounting, tax or compliance requirements or governmental policies;

· The loss of existing distribution channels or inability to access new distribution channels;

· A reduction in assets under our management on short notice, through increased redemptions in our distribution channels or our Funds, particularly those Funds with a high concentration of assets, or investors terminating their relationship with us or shifting their funds to other types of accounts with different rate structures;

· A decrease in, or the elimination of, any future quarterly dividend paid to stockholders; and

· Our inability to hire and retain senior executive management and other key personnel.

The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read together with other cautionary statements included in this and other reports and filings we make with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the information in Item 1 “Business” and Item 1A “Risk Factors” of Part I and Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of Part II to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and as updated in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q during the year ending December 31, 2010. All forward-looking statements speak only as the date on which they are made and we undertake no duty to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Overview

We are one of the oldest mutual fund and asset management firms in the country, with expertise in a broad range of investment styles and across a variety of market environments. Our earnings and cash flows are heavily dependent on financial market conditions. Significant increases or decreases in the various securities markets, particularly equity markets, can have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

We derive our revenues primarily from providing investment management, investment product underwriting and distribution, and shareholder services administration to mutual funds and institutional and separately managed accounts. Investment management fees are based on the amount of average assets under management and are affected by sales levels, financial market conditions, redemptions and the composition of assets. Our underwriting and distribution revenues consist of commissions derived from sales of investment and insurance products, distribution fees on certain variable products, and fees earned on fee-based asset allocation products, as well as advisory services. The products sold have various commission structures and the revenues received from product sales vary based on the type and amount sold. Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees earned for servicing and/or distributing certain mutual fund shares are based upon assets under management and fluctuate based on sales, redemptions and financial market conditions. Other service fees include transfer agency fees, custodian fees for retirement plan accounts and portfolio accounting.

One of our distinctive qualities is that we are a significant distributor of investment products. Our retail products are distributed through our sales force of registered financial advisors (the “Advisors channel”) or through third-parties such as other broker/dealers, registered investment advisors (including the retirement advisors of Legend) and various retirement platforms, (collectively, the “Wholesale channel”). We also market our investment advisory services to institutional investors, either directly or through consultants (the “Institutional channel”).

Current Market State

Following an extended period of market volatility, our average assets under management during the second quarter of 2010 were 37% higher than our average assets under management during the second quarter of 2009, resulting in a significant increase in revenues for the current year. Ending assets under management of $68.3 billion as of June 30, 2010 are 8% lower than our previous high of $74.2 billion at March 31, 2010. Our balance sheet remains strong, and we ended the quarter with cash and investments of over $290.0 million.

Potential Impact of Health Care Reform Legislation

In March of 2010, President Obama signed into law comprehensive health care reform legislation under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (HR 3590) and the Health Care Education and Affordability Reconciliation Act (HR 4872) (the “Acts”). The Acts contain provisions that could impact the Company’s accounting for its postretirement medical plan in future periods. However, the extent of that impact, if any, cannot be determined until regulations are promulgated under the Acts and additional interpretations of the Acts become available.

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Assets Under Management

Assets under management decreased to $68.3 billion on June 30, 2010 compared to $74.2 billion on March 31, 2010 due to market depreciation of $6.7 billion, partially offset by net flows of $700 million on a combination of positive flows in all three channels.

Change in Assets Under Management(1)

	Second Quarter 2010
	Advisors			Wholesale		Institutional		Total
	(in millions)

Beginning Assets	$	30,501		35,604		8,127		$	74,232

Sales (net of commissions)	954			3,530		768		5,252
Redemptions	(902		)	(3,303	)	(551	)	(4,756		)
Net Sales	52			227		217		496

Net Exchanges	(55		)	54		—		(1		)
Reinvested Dividends & Capital Gains	103			107		26		236
Net Flows	100			388		243		731

Market Depreciation	(2,386		)	(3,469	)	(829	)	(6,684		)
Ending Assets	$	28,215		32,523		7,541		$	68,279

	Second Quarter 2009
	Advisors			Wholesale		Institutional		Total
	(in millions)

Beginning Assets	$	22,643		18,635		6,298		$	47,576

Sales (net of commissions)	783			4,104		526		5,413
Redemptions	(724		)	(1,249	)	(488	)	(2,461		)
Net Sales	59			2,855		38		2,952

Net Exchanges	(26		)	(1	)	26		(1		)
Reinvested Dividends & Capital Gains	107			78		28		213
Net Flows	140			2,932		92		3,164

Market Appreciation	2,422			1,646		803		4,871
Ending Assets	$	25,205		23,213		7,193		$	55,611

(1) Includes all activity of the Funds and institutional accounts, including money market funds.

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Assets under management declined to $68.3 billion on June 30, 2010 compared to $69.8 billion on December 31, 2009 due to market depreciation of $5.1 billion, partially offset by net sales of $3.2 billion. Net sales were primarily driven by the Wholesale channel during the six month period.

	Year to Date 2010
	Advisors			Wholesale		Institutional		Total
	(in millions)

Beginning Assets	$	29,474		32,818		7,491		$	69,783

Sales (net of commissions)	1,840			7,960		1,587		11,387
Redemptions	(1,664		)	(5,409	)	(1,068	)	(8,141		)
Net Sales	176			2,551		519		3,246

Net Exchanges	(90		)	88		—		(2		)
Reinvested Dividends & Capital Gains	160			101		49		310
Net Flows	246			2,740		568		3,554

Market Depreciation	(1,505		)	(3,035	)	(518	)	(5,058		)
Ending Assets	$	28,215		32,523		7,541		$	68,279

	Year to Date 2009
	Advisors			Wholesale		Institutional		Total
	(in millions)

Beginning Assets	$	23,472		17,489		6,523		$	47,484

Sales (net of commissions)	1,478			6,493		921		8,892
Redemptions	(1,547		)	(2,716	)	(789	)	(5,052		)
Net Sales	(69		)	3,777		132		3,840

Net Exchanges	(53		)	25		26.00		(2		)
Reinvested Dividends & Capital Gains	180			84		52		316
Net Flows	58			3,886		210		4,154

Market Appreciation	1,675			1,838		460		3,973
Ending Assets	$	25,205		23,213		7,193		$	55,611

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Average assets under management, which are generally more indicative of trends in revenue for providing investment management services than the quarter over quarter change in ending assets under management, are presented below.

Average Assets Under Management

	Second Quarter 2010
	Advisors		Wholesale	Institutional	Total
	(in millions)

Asset Class:
Equity	$	22,374	32,469	7,162	$	62,005
Fixed Income	6,357		1,975	721	9,053
Money Market	1,241		276	—	1,517
Total	$	29,972	34,720	7,883	$	72,575

	Second Quarter 2009
	Advisors		Wholesale	Institutional	Total
	(in millions)

Asset Class:
Equity	$	17,835	20,223	6,312	$	44,370
Fixed Income	4,983		980	641	6,604
Money Market	1,748		289	—	2,037
Total	$	24,566	21,492	6,953	$	53,011

	Year to Date 2010
	Advisors		Wholesale	Institutional	Total
	(in millions)

Asset Class:
Equity	$	22,305	32,072	7,022	$	61,399
Fixed Income	6,198		1,896	711	8,805
Money Market	1,274		286	—	1,560
Total	$	29,777	34,254	7,733	$	71,764

	Year to Date 2009
	Advisors		Wholesale	Institutional	Total
	(in millions)

Asset Class:
Equity	$	16,955	18,420	6,006	$	41,381
Fixed Income	4,833		812	618	6,263
Money Market	1,756		299	—	2,055
Total	$	23,544	19,531	6,624	$	49,699

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Results of Operations — Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 as Compared with Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2009

Net Income

	Three months ended							Six months ended
	June 30,							June 30,
	2010			2009		Variance		2010			2009		Variance
	(in thousands, except per share amounts and percentage data)

Net Income	$	34,152		23,374		46	%	$	70,061		38,840		80	%
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	0.40		0.27		48	%	$	0.82		0.45		82	%
Diluted	$	0.40		0.27		48	%	$	0.82		0.45		82	%

Operating Margin	24		%	19	%	26	%	24		%	18	%	33	%

We reported net income of $34.2 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2010 compared to $23.4 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2009. Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $70.1 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, compared to net income of $38.8 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, for the same period in 2009.

Total Revenues

Total revenues increased 29% to $257.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2009 due to a rise in average assets under management of 37%, partially offset by a decrease in gross sales of 3%. Revenues were $508.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010, an increase of 35% over revenues for the same period in 2009, attributable to a rise in average assets under management of 44% and an increase in gross sales of 28% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to the same period in the prior year.

	Three months ended
	June 30,
	2010		2009	Variance
	(in thousands, except percentage data)

Investment management fees	$	113,052	82,566	37	%
Underwriting and distribution fees	114,545		91,105	26	%
Shareholder service fees	29,622		25,957	14	%
Total revenues	$	257,219	199,628	29	%

	Six months ended
	June 30,
	2010		2009	Variance
	(in thousands, except percentage data)

Investment management fees	$	222,715	153,547	45	%
Underwriting and distribution fees	227,681		171,820	33	%
Shareholder service fees	58,437		50,933	15	%
Total revenues	$	508,833	376,300	35	%

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Investment Management Fee Revenues

Investment management fee revenues are earned for providing investment advisory services to the Funds and to institutional and separate accounts. Investment management fee revenues increased $30.5 million, or 37%, from last year’s second quarter and $69.2 million, or 45%, for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.

Revenues from investment management services provided to our retail mutual funds, which are distributed through the Advisors, Wholesale and Institutional channels, were $105.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010. Revenues increased $29.7 million, or 39%, compared to the second quarter of 2009, while the related retail average assets increased 41% to $64.7 billion. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, revenues from investment management services provided to our retail mutual funds increased $67.2 million, or 48%, to $207.2 million compared to the first six months of 2009, while the related retail average assets increased 49% to $64.0 billion.

During the third quarter of 2009, we sold Austin, Calvert & Flavin, Inc. (“ACF”), a subsidiary that had assets under management of $488 million as of the sale date. ACF’s assets under management and related revenues were previously included in the Institutional channel’s results.

Institutional account revenues were $8.0 million for the second quarter of 2010, representing an increase of $800 thousand, or 12%, from last year’s second quarter, due to an increase in average assets of 13%, partially offset by the loss of assets under management from the sale of ACF in 2009, and a decreased average management fee rate. Year-to-date institutional account revenues increased 15% to $15.5 million in 2010 compared to the same period in 2009, also due to an increase in average assets of 17% partially offset by the loss of ACF’s assets under management and a decline in the average management fee rate.

The long-term redemption rate (excluding money market fund redemptions) in the Advisors channel was 9.5% in this year’s second quarter and 8.9% year-to-date, compared to 8.2% in the second quarter of 2009 and 9.3% for the first six months of 2009. In the Wholesale channel, the long-term redemption rate was also higher in this year’s second quarter, at 37.7%, compared to 22.4% in the second quarter of 2009. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Wholesale channel’s long-term redemption rate increased to 31.3% compared to 27.3% for the same period in 2009. Increased redemptions in our Asset Strategy and Global Natural Resources funds drove the increased redemption rates for both periods. We expect the Advisors channel long-term redemption rate to remain lower than that of the Wholesale channel due to the personal and customized nature in which our financial advisors provide service to our clients. Elevated rates in 2010 are a direct consequence of the volatility in the financial markets; however, our overall redemption rate remains low compared to the industry average.

The long-term redemption rate for our Institutional channel was 28.0% for the second quarter of 2010 compared to 28.2% for the second quarter of 2009, and increased to 27.8% for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 compared to 24.0% for the same period in 2009. Subadvisory and defined contribution business comprised 60% of the Institutional channel’s assets as of June 30, 2010 and unlike defined benefit pension accounts, the active daily flows in or out of these accounts causes the channel’s redemption rate to be higher than it otherwise would be.

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Underwriting and Distribution Fee Revenues and Expenses

The following tables illustrate our underwriting and distribution fee revenues and expenses segregated by distribution method within the respective Advisors or Wholesale channel:

	Second Quarter 2010
				Wholesale
	Advisors			Third-Party		Legend	Total
	(in thousands)

Revenue	$	61,443		38,791		14,311	$	114,545
Expenses
Direct	43,151			48,136		9,499	100,786
Indirect	21,746			7,967		3,007	32,720
	64,897			56,103		12,506	133,506
Net Underwriting & Distribution	$	(3,454	)	(17,312	)	1,805	$	(18,961	)

	Second Quarter 2009
				Wholesale
	Advisors			Third-Party		Legend	Total
	(in thousands)

Revenue	$	52,262		27,222		11,621	$	91,105
Expenses
Direct	36,281			35,915		7,547	79,743
Indirect	20,938			7,214		2,886	31,038
	57,219			43,129		10,433	110,781
Net Underwriting & Distribution	$	(4,957	)	(15,907	)	1,188	$	(19,676	)

	Year to Date 2010
				Wholesale
	Advisors			Third-Party		Legend	Total
	(in thousands)

Revenue	$	121,980		76,860		28,841	$	227,681
Expenses
Direct	85,691			96,480		18,296	200,467
Indirect	44,591			16,127		6,187	66,905
	130,282			112,607		24,483	267,372
Net Underwriting & Distribution	$	(8,302	)	(35,747	)	4,358	$	(39,691	)

	Year to Date 2009
				Wholesale
	Advisors			Third-Party		Legend	Total
	(in thousands)

Revenue	$	99,675		50,297		21,848	$	171,820
Expenses
Direct	69,590			63,927		14,013	147,530
Indirect	42,657			13,596		5,716	61,969
	112,247			77,523		19,729	209,499
Net Underwriting & Distribution	$	(12,572	)	(27,226	)	2,119	$	(37,679	)

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Underwriting and distribution revenues earned in this year’s second quarter increased $23.4 million, or 26%, compared with the second quarter of 2009. A majority of the increase in revenues was due to higher Rule 12b-1 asset-based service and distribution fee revenues of $16.6 million as a result of an increase in average mutual fund assets under management. Revenues from fee-based asset allocation products increased $5.0 million compared to the prior year. Higher advisory fees and point of sale commissions earned by Legend increased revenue by $1.8 million compared to the second quarter of 2009. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in insurance-related revenues of $900 thousand.

Underwriting and distribution revenues earned for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased $55.9 million, or 33%, compared with the same period in the prior year. The increase in revenues was due to higher Rule 12b-1 asset-based service and distribution fee revenues of $37.2 million as a result of an increase in average mutual fund assets under management. Revenues from fee-based asset allocation products increased $9.7 million compared to the prior year. Higher advisory fees and point of sale commissions earned by Legend increased revenue by $5.0 million compared to the first six months of 2009. Revenues on front-load product sales sold in the Advisors channel increased by $4.5 million, which included an increase in Class A share revenues of $2.7 million year over year. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in insurance-related revenues of $2.3 million.

Underwriting and distribution expenses increased by $22.7 million, or 21%, compared to the second quarter of 2009. A significant portion of this increase was attributed to higher direct expenses in the Wholesale channel of $14.2 million as a result of an increase in average wholesale assets under management, partially offset by lower sales volume year over year. We also incurred higher dealer compensation paid to third party distributors, higher amortization expense of deferred sales commissions and increased Rule 12b-1 asset-based service and distribution expenses. Wholesaler commissions expense in the second quarter of 2010 decreased compared to the second quarter of 2009. Direct expenses in the Advisors channel increased $6.9 million, or 19%, compared to the second quarter of 2009 due to increased commissions related to the sale of fee-based asset allocation products of $4.7 million and higher Rule 12b-1 asset-based service and distribution commissions of $3.2 million. These increases were partially offset by lower commissions on insurance products of $600 thousand. Indirect expenses increased $1.7 million quarter over quarter. The indirect expense increase of $800 thousand in the Advisors channel relates to increased employee compensation and benefits expenses and higher information technology charges. The indirect expense increase of $900 thousand in the Wholesale channel relates to increased employee compensation and benefits expenses and higher business meeting and travel expenses.

Underwriting and distribution expenses increased by $57.9 million, or 28%, compared to the first six months of 2009. Of this increase, $36.8 million was related to higher direct expenses in the Wholesale channel as a result of an increase in average wholesale assets under management and higher sales volume year over year. We also incurred higher dealer compensation paid to third party distributors, higher amortization expense of deferred sales commissions and increased Rule 12b-1 asset-based service and distribution expenses. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, direct expenses in the Advisors channel increased $16.1 million, or 23%, compared to the same period in 2009, due to increased commissions related to the sale of fee-based asset allocation products of $9.2 million and higher Rule 12b-1 asset-based service and distribution commissions of $6.9 million. These increases were partially offset by lower commissions on insurance products of $1.5 million. Indirect expenses increased $4.9 million compared to the first six months of 2009. The indirect expense increase of $1.9 million in the Advisors channel relates to increased employee compensation and benefits expenses and higher information technology charges. The indirect expense increase of $3.0 million in the Wholesale channel relates to increased employee compensation and benefits expenses, higher marketing costs and higher business meeting and travel expenses.

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Shareholder Service Fees Revenue

Shareholder service fees revenue primarily includes transfer agency fees, custodian fees from retirement plan accounts, and portfolio accounting and administration fees. Portfolio accounting and administration fees are asset-based revenues or account-based revenues while transfer agency fees and custodian fees from retirement plan accounts are based on the number of accounts. During the second quarter of 2010, shareholder service fees revenue increased $3.7 million, or 14%, over the second quarter of 2009. Of this increase, $2.2 million is due to higher asset-based fees quarter over quarter in certain share classes and $1.5 million is attributable to account-based revenues, due to an 11% increase in the average number of accounts. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, shareholder service fees revenue increased $7.5 million, or 15%, compared to the prior year. Of this increase, $4.8 million is due to higher asset-based fees and $2.7 million is related to account-based revenues, due to an 8% increase in the average number of accounts.

Total Operating Expenses

Operating expenses increased $33.3 million, or 21%, in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, operating expenses increased $80.5 million, or 26%, compared to the same period in 2009. For both periods, expenses increased primarily due to increased underwriting and distribution expenses and compensation and related costs. Underwriting and distribution expenses are discussed above.

	Three Months Ended
	June 30,
	2010		2009	Variance
	(in thousands, except percentage data)
Underwriting and distribution	$	133,506	110,781	21	%
Compensation and related costs	34,355		27,399	25	%
General and administrative	16,709		14,503	15	%
Subadvisory fees	6,888		5,485	26	%
Depreciation	3,486		3,444	1	%
Total operating expenses	$	194,944	161,612	21	%

	Six Months Ended
	June 30,
	2010		2009	Variance
	(in thousands, except percentage data)
Underwriting and distribution	$	267,372	209,499	28	%
Compensation and related costs	67,280		53,098	27	%
General and administrative	32,395		27,916	16	%
Subadvisory fees	13,960		10,188	37	%
Depreciation	6,931		6,756	3	%
Total operating expenses	$	387,938	307,457	26	%

Compensation and Related Costs

On April 2, 2010, we granted 1,175,847 shares of nonvested stock with a fair value of $36.89 per share under the SI Plan. The value of those shares at the grant date, aggregating $43.4 million, will be amortized to expense over a four year vesting period.

In the second quarter of 2010, compensation and related costs increased $7.0 million compared to the second quarter of 2009, primarily due to higher incentive compensation expense of $4.3 million compared to 2009. Additionally, base salaries and payroll taxes increased $1.4 million due to increased headcount and annual salary increases. These increases were offset by increased capitalized software development

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activities of $600 thousand and decreased group insurance costs of $600 thousand due to favorable claims activity. Share-based compensation increased $2.1 million compared to the second quarter of 2009 primarily due to higher amortization expense associated with our April 2010 and December 2009 grants of nonvested stock compared to grants that became fully vested in 2010, partially offset by lower non-employee advisor (independent contractor) stock award amortization expense in 2010. Non-employee stock awards are adjusted to market each period based on the fluctuation in our share price.

Compensation and related costs for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased $14.2 million compared to the same period in 2009, primarily due to higher incentive compensation expense of $8.2 million compared to 2009. Base salaries and payroll taxes increased $2.3 million due to increased headcount and annual salary increases. These expense increases were partially offset by increased capitalized software development activities of $700 thousand and decreased group insurance costs of $600 thousand due to favorable claims activity. Share-based compensation increased $4.2 million compared to the first six months of 2009 primarily due to higher amortization expense associated with our April 2010, December 2009 and April 2009 grants of nonvested stock compared to grants that became fully vested in 2010, partially offset by lower non-employee advisor (independent contractor) stock award amortization expense in 2010.

General and Administrative Costs

General and administrative expenses increased $2.2 million to $16.7 million for the second quarter of 2010 compared to the first quarter of 2009 due to higher dealer services costs of $2.0 million, increased computer services and software costs of $600 thousand and higher fund expenses of $300 thousand. The second quarter of 2009 included a charge of $548 thousand for severance and other transaction costs related to the divestiture of ACF.

General and administrative expenses of $32.4 million for the first six months of 2010 represents an increase of $4.5 million, or 16%, compared to the first six months of 2009. Of this increase, $1.3 million is due to a trade order execution error that occurred during the first quarter of 2010. Additional risk management procedures have been implemented, which we believe should substantially reduce the risk of similar errors occurring in the future. The increase is also due to higher dealer services costs of $2.4 million and increased computer services and software costs of $700 thousand and higher legal fees compared to the prior year. The second quarter of 2009 included a charge of $548 thousand for severance and other transaction costs related to the divestiture of ACF.

Subadvisory Fees

Subadvisory fees represent fees paid to other asset managers for providing advisory services for certain mutual fund portfolios. These expenses reduce our operating margin since we pay out approximately half of our management fee revenue received from subadvised products. Gross management fee revenues for products subadvised by others were $13.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to $11.1 million for the second quarter of 2009 due to a 26% increase in average net assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2010, gross management fee revenues for products subadvised by others were $27.7 million compared to $20.3 million for the same period in 2009 due to a 41% increase in average net assets. Subadvisory expenses followed the same pattern of increase compared to 2009.

Subadvised average assets under management were $6.7 billion and $6.9 billion for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, compared to the annual average of $5.6 billion for 2009. Since subadvisory expenses are a function of sales, redemptions and market action for subadvised assets, the higher asset base will likely result in an increase to both gross management fee revenues and subadvisory expenses for the remainder of 2010.

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Other Income and Expenses

Investment and Other Income (Loss), Interest Expense and Taxes

Investment and other loss totaled $1.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, compared to income of $2.2 million in the same period a year ago. The main driver of this change was losses recorded in our mutual fund trading portfolio in 2010 of $2.6 million compared to gains in 2009 of $1.8 million. Partially offsetting the losses in 2010 were gains of $800 thousand from the sale of available-for-sale mutual fund holdings. Investment and other loss for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 was $700 thousand and $900 thousand, respectively. The current year includes losses recorded in our mutual fund trading portfolio of $1.9 million compared to gains in 2009 of $1.9 million. Partially offsetting the losses in 2010 were gains of $800 thousand from the sale of available-for-sale mutual fund holdings. In 2009, we recorded a $3.7 million non-cash charge to reflect the “other than temporary” impairment of certain of the Company’s investments in affiliated mutual funds as their fair value was below cost for an extended period.

Interest expense was $3.1 million and $3.2 million for the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, interest expense was $6.7 million and $6.3 million, respectively. The increase from 2009 is due to costs associated with the repurchase of $10.0 million of debt in the first quarter of 2010 as well as higher costs in 2010 for our $125.0 million revolving credit facility, renewed in October of 2009.

Our effective tax rate was 40.7% for the second quarter of 2010 as compared to 36.9% for the second quarter of 2009. The increase to our effective tax rate was largely attributable to an increase in the valuation allowance established against the deferred tax asset for capital loss carryforwards and other net deferred tax assets that are capital in nature. A decline in the market value of our investment portfolios during the current quarter resulted in an increase to our valuation allowance of $2.3 million. Of this increase to the valuation allowance, $1.8 million was recorded to tax expense and, as a result, increased our effective tax rate. Our second quarter 2010 effective tax rate, removing the effects of the increase in valuation allowance, would have been 37.6%. The adjusted effective tax rate is higher than the second quarter of 2009 due to fewer state tax incentives related to capital expenditures made by the Company in the second quarter of 2010 as compared to the second quarter of 2009 and changes in state legislation in jurisdictions in which the Company operates.

Our effective tax rate was 38.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to 37.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Excluding the $865 thousand increase to the valuation allowance recorded for the six months ended June 30, 2010, the effective tax rate would have been 37.5%. The adjusted effective tax rate is higher than the effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2009 due to fewer state tax incentives related to capital expenditures made by the Company during the six months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the relative period in 2009 and changes in state legislation in jurisdictions in which the Company operates.

The Company expects its future effective tax rate, exclusive of any increases or reductions to the valuation allowance, state tax incentives, unanticipated state tax legislative changes, and unanticipated decreases in earnings to range from 37.3% to 38.3%.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our operations provide much of the cash necessary to fund our priorities, as follows:

· Finance internal growth

· Pay dividends

· Repurchase our stock

Finance Internal Growth

We use cash to fund growth in our distribution channels. Our Wholesale channel, which has a higher cost to gather assets, requires cash outlays for wholesaler commissions and commissions to third parties on deferred load product sales. We continue to invest in our Advisors channel by providing additional support to our advisors through training opportunities, wholesaling efforts and enhanced technology tools, including compliance-related technology.

Dividends

We paid quarterly dividends on our common stock that resulted in financing cash outflows of $32.7 million for the first six months of 2010. The dividends paid on our common stock during the first six months of 2009 resulted in financing cash outflows of $32.5 million.

Repurchases

We repurchased 1,879,210 shares and 1,093,865 shares of our common stock in the open market or privately during the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, resulting in cash outflows of $60.4 million and $22.9 million, respectively.

Operating Cash Flows

Cash from operations is our primary source of funds and increased $22.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to the previous year. The increase is due to higher net income, higher non-cash share-based compensation expense and higher non-cash amortization of deferred sales commissions, partially offset by an increase in deferred sales commission payments related to sales of deferred load and fee based products and increased purchases of trading securities. The payable to investment companies for securities account can fluctuate significantly based on trading activity at the end of a reporting period, and from December 31, 2009 to June 30, 2010 there was a significant decrease in Fund shareholder investments received prior to the balance sheet date that were in the process of being invested in the Funds. On December 31, 2009 the Company changed the Trustee of its 401(k) plan. Approximately $100 million of the payable to investment companies for securities balance was due to the transfer of assets between trustees. As a result, on our consolidated balance sheet there was a decrease in both the payable to investment companies and a decrease in the cash and receivable accounts from December 31, 2009 to June 30, 2010. On the statement of cash flows, there were corresponding increases and decreases to cash from operations. There is no impact to the Company’s liquidity and operations for the variations in these accounts.

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Investing Cash Flows

Investing cash flows consist primarily of the purchase of, and proceeds from the sales and maturities of available-for-sale investment securities, as well as capital expenditures. We expect our 2010 capital expenditures to be in the range of $15.0 to $20.0 million.

Financing Cash Flows

As noted previously, dividends and stock repurchases accounted for a majority of our financing cash outflows in the first six months of 2010 and 2009.

Additionally, during 2010 we repurchased $10.0 million of our $200.0 million aggregate principal amount 5.6% senior notes due January 2011 (the “Notes”). In the first quarter of 2010, we reclassified the Notes from long-term debt to short-term debt due to their scheduled maturity within the next twelve months. We are exploring alternatives for the refinancing of our Notes. While we believe that we should be able to refinance these Notes on acceptable terms prior to their maturity, there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so.

Future Capital Requirements

Management believes its available cash, marketable securities and expected cash flow from operations will be sufficient to fund its short-term operating and capital requirements. Expected short-term uses of cash include dividend payments, interest payments on outstanding debt, income tax payments, seed money for new products, share repurchases, payment of deferred commissions to our financial advisors and third parties, capital expenditures, pension funding, home office leasehold improvements, and could include strategic acquisitions.

Expected long-term capital requirements include indebtedness, payment of upfront fund commissions for Class B shares, Class C shares and certain fee-based asset allocation products, operating leases and purchase obligations, and income tax payments. Other possible long-term discretionary uses of cash could include capital expenditures for enhancement of technology infrastructure and home office expansion, strategic acquisitions, payment of dividends, seed money for new products, and repurchases of our common stock.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management believes certain critical accounting policies affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. The Company modified its accounting policy disclosure related to goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, which is listed below. The Company’s other critical accounting policies and estimates are disclosed in the “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” section of our 2009 Form 10-K.

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of the Company’s investment in the net assets of acquired companies over the fair value of the underlying identifiable net assets at the dates of acquisition. Goodwill is not amortized, but is reviewed annually for impairment in the second quarter of each year and when events or circumstances occur that indicate that goodwill might be impaired. Factors that the Company considers important in determining whether an impairment of goodwill or intangible assets might exist include significant continued underperformance compared to peers, the likelihood of termination or non-renewal of a mutual fund advisory or subadvisory contract or substantial changes in revenues earned from such contracts, significant changes in our business and products, material and ongoing negative industry or economic trends, or other factors specific to each asset being evaluated.

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The Company has two reporting units for goodwill, (i) investment management and related services and (ii) Legend. The investment management and related services reporting unit’s goodwill was recorded as part of the spin-off of the Company from its former parent, and to a lesser extent, was recorded as part of subsequent business combinations that were merged into the existing investment management operations. Legend, our second reporting unit for goodwill, is currently a stand-alone investment management subsidiary and goodwill associated with this acquisition can be assessed apart from other investment management operations.

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Supplemental Information

	Second		Second				Year to		Year to
	Quarter		Quarter				Date		Date
	2010		2009		Change		2010		2009		Change
Redemption rates - long term (annualized)
Advisors	9.5	%	8.2	%			8.9	%	9.3	%
Wholesale	37.7	%	22.4	%			31.3	%	27.3	%
Institutional	28.0	%	28.2	%			27.8	%	24.0	%
Total	25.2	%	16.8	%			21.8	%	18.6	%

GDC per advisor (000’s)	28.5		23.1		23.4	%	55.6		44.1		26.1	%

Average number of financial advisors (1)	2,032		2,306		-11.9	%	2,097		2,293		-8.5	%
Number of financial advisors (1)	2,013		2,328		-13.5	%

Number of shareholder accounts (000’s)	3,973		3,683		7.9	%

Number of shareholders	901,394		850,461		6.0	%

(1) Excludes Legend advisors

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company has had no significant changes in its Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk from that previously reported in the Company’s 2009 Form 10-K.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures that is designed to provide reasonable assurance that information, which is required to be timely disclosed, is accumulated and communicated to management in a timely fashion. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report, have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and are effective to provide reasonable assurance that such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. However, because of the inherent

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limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.

Part II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved from time to time in various legal proceedings, regulatory investigations and claims incident to the normal conduct of business, which may include proceedings that are specific to us and others generally applicable to the business practices within the industries in which we operate. A substantial legal liability or a significant regulatory action against us could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and on the results of operations in a particular quarter or year. Information required to be reported under this Part II., Item 1. has been previously disclosed in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements in Part I. above and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

The Company has had no significant changes to its Risk Factors from those previously reported in the Company’s 2009 Form 10-K.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table sets forth certain information about the shares of common stock we repurchased during the second quarter of 2010.

Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)	Average Price Paid Per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program	Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program

April 1 - April 30	576,721	$	36.96	576,721	n/a	(1)
May 1 - May 31	524,945	31.67		524,945	n/a	(1)
June 1 - June 30	350,000	25.07		350,000	n/a	(1)

Total	1,451,666	$	32.18	1,451,666

(1) On August 31, 1998, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a program to repurchase shares of our common stock on the open market. Under the repurchase program, we are authorized to repurchase, in any seven-day period, the greater of (i) 3% of our outstanding common stock or (ii) $50 million of our common stock. We may repurchase our common stock through the New York Stock Exchange, other national or regional market systems, electronic communication networks or alternative trading systems such as POSIT, during regular or after-hours trading sessions. POSIT is an alternative trading system that uses passive pricing to anonymously match buy and sell orders. To date, we have not used electronic communication networks or alternative trading systems to repurchase any of our common stock and do not intend to use such networks or systems in the foreseeable future. Our stock repurchase program does not have an expiration date or an aggregate maximum number or dollar value of shares that may be repurchased. Our Board of Directors reviewed and ratified the stock repurchase program in July 2004. During the second quarter of 2010, all stock repurchases were made pursuant to the repurchase program including 271,766 shares, reflected in the table above, that were purchased in connection with funding employee income tax withholding obligations arising from the vesting of nonvested shares.

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Item 6. Exhibits

3.1 Amended and Restated Bylaws of Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, File No. 333-43687, on April 9, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.

31.1 Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

31.2 Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

32.1 Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer

32.2 Section 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer

101 Materials from the Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) related Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, this 29th day of July 2010.

	WADDELL & REED FINANCIAL, INC.

	By:	/s/ Henry J. Herrmann
		Chief Executive Officer, Chairman of the Board and Director
		(Principal Executive Officer)


	By:	/s/ Daniel P. Connealy
		Senior Vice President
		and Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)


	By:	/s/ Brent K. Bloss
		Senior Vice President - Finance
		and Treasurer
		(Principal Accounting Officer)