About the Author

Sandra Powers Murphy is a globally recognized marketing and sales consultant. After more than a decade of serving in a business development capacity on behalf of State Street Global Advisors and State Street Corporation, Sandra founded ARK Global LLC. Leading the ARK Global Marketing team, Sandra drives product and business development initiatives on behalf of a diverse group of clients. Sandra has helped numerous managers expand their investor base, add product structures, secure strategic partnerships, define business plans, create market presence and improve their overall profitability. Separate and distinct from ARK Global, Sandra founded Noble Ark Ventures to serve as a consultancy and educational resource for B2B organizations regarding institutional marketing and sales best practices.Sandra is the President of the Third Party Marketers Association as well as a member of the Women Presidents' Organization and 100 Women in Finance. Sandra is a partner of Compass Securities Corporation, member FINRA, SIPC, and a Registered Representative of ARK Global LLC, member FINRA, SIPC. Sandra holds investment industry licenses with FINRA, the MSRB and NASAA including the Series 7 and 24; 50, 53 and 54; 63 and 66 respectively. In addition, she serves on the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Professional Qualifications Advisory Committee. Sandra is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Massachusetts. Sandra lives with her husband and six children near Boston, Massachusetts.

Reviews

"Sandra Powers Murphy's new book is a must-read for any investment manager struggling to attract new clients, regardless of time in market. The Road to AUM is a clearly written step-by-step playbook for money managers looking to grow their business. The Words to Drive By sections should be mandatory reading for anyone in the investment management industry." - Steve Rubenstein, Founder, Arrow Partners "Sandra Powers Murphy brings her long-distance champion's spirit, intelligence, faith in managers, and diverse and skilled experience, to readers. Great roadmap! Those taking the trip with Sandra will be rewarded." - John Ahern, Co-Founder, Compass Capital Corporation "Sandra Powers Murphy goes underneath the hood of what it takes to build and grow an institutional asset management business and allows readers to decide for themselves how to best use the knowledge provided to chart their course to success. Incredibly in-depth, The Road to AUM provides a 360-degree view of what it takes to build a successful firm. This is no average marketing strategy book."- Matthew McCue, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Financial Investment News "Long-term relationships between institutional investors can lead to significant performance advantages over time. This book shares deep and relevant insight for managers interested in laying the groundwork and building those productive relationships with asset owners."- Sarah Keohane Williamson, CAIA, CFA; Chief Executive Officer, FCLTGlobal "Sandra Powers Murphy has created a comprehensive marketing and sales handbook for managers that is equally valuable for any service business-small or large. The toolkits presented in The Road to AUM should be a must-read for anyone just starting out or seeking to accelerate growth in the professional services environment." - Susan Loconto Penta, Managing Partner & Co-founder, MIDIOR Consulting; Executive Professor, Northeastern University "The Road to AUM is an indispensable guide for every money manager, whether large or small, established or emerging. Paying close attention to the details can make all the difference between a successful fundraising effort and a failed one. This book gives managers the tools to substantially skew the odds in their favor. It is a transformational opportunity for firms willing to do the hard work necessary to get on the right path to institutional asset growth."- Scott Nance, CAIA, Head of Business Development, ImpactAssets