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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-10-009407
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20100120
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20100121
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20100121

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			VIRTUS INVESTMENT PARTNERS, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000883237
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	INVESTMENT ADVICE [6282]
		IRS NUMBER:				954191764
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-10994
		FILM NUMBER:		10537834

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 PEARL STREET
		STREET 2:		9TH FLOOR
		CITY:			HARTFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06103
		BUSINESS PHONE:		860-403-5000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		100 PEARL STREET
		STREET 2:		9TH FLOOR
		CITY:			HARTFORD
		STATE:			CT
		ZIP:			06103

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PHOENIX INVESTMENT PARTNERS LTD/CT
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19990312

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	PHOENIX DUFF & PHELPS CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19951117

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	DUFF & PHELPS CORP
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19930328
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STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><center> <P
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STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="4"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman"
SIZE="3"><B>Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 OR 15(d) of the </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>Securities Exchange Act of 1934 </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) January&nbsp;20, 2010 </B></FONT></P> <P
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ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="6"><B>Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>(Exact Name of
Registrant as Specified in Charter) </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P><center> <P
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
</B></FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In connection with the Investment and Contribution Agreement dated October&nbsp;30, 2008, to which the
Company is a party, Harris Bankcorp, Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of the Bank of Montreal, which, together with its subsidiaries is referred to as BMO Financial Group, has the right to nominate two directors to the Company&#146;s Board of Directors,
subject to satisfaction of all legal and governance requirements regarding service as a director of the Company. As a result of changes in his responsibilities, Barry M. Cooper will relinquish his role as one of BMO Financial&#146;s director
nominees on the Virtus board at such time as a replacement nominee has been considered and approved by the Governance Committee and Virtus board. A replacement nominee has been submitted by BMO Financial for consideration at the January&nbsp;28
committee and board meetings. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:18px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Press release of Virtus Investment Partners, Inc., dated January&nbsp;21, 2010. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="2"><B>Exhibit 99.1 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center">

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<TD VALIGN="top"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="4">N E W S &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;R E L E A S E</FONT></TD>
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<TD VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="2"><B>For Immediate Release</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" align="left">&nbsp;</P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="2"><B>Contact: Joe Fazzino</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL"
SIZE="2"><B>860-263-4725</B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:1px" ALIGN="right"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="2"><U>joe.fazzino@virtus.com</U></FONT></P></TD></TR>
</TABLE> <P STYLE="font-size:10px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="4"><B>Virtus Investment
Partners Announces </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="4"><B>Upcoming Change in Board Composition </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="font-size:6px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL"
SIZE="2"><B>Hartford, CT, January&nbsp;21, 2010</B> &#150; <U>Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.</U> (NASDAQ: VRTS), which operates a multi-manager asset management business, announced there will be a change in one of the two board positions currently
held by representatives of BMO Financial Group (NYSE, TSX: BMO). </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="2">As a result of changes in his responsibilities, Barry M. Cooper will
relinquish his role as one of BMO Financial&#146;s director nominees on the Virtus board as soon as a replacement nominee has been considered and approved by the Virtus board. A replacement nominee has been submitted by BMO Financial to the
Governance Committee and the Virtus board for consideration at the January&nbsp;28 committee and board meetings. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="2">Cooper, chairman of
Jones Heward Investment Counsel, the Canadian institutional investment management division of BMO Financial Group, will assume new responsibilities on the boards of certain BMO Financial affiliates that have direct dealings with Virtus. </FONT></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="2">&#147;We appreciate the guidance Barry has provided during this past year as we began operating as an independent, publicly traded asset management
company,&#148; said George R. Aylward, Virtus&#146; president and chief executive officer. &#147;Barry has a keen understanding of the asset management business, and his experience has provided a valuable perspective for the Virtus board and
management team.&#148; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="2">Cooper was appointed to the Virtus board in January, 2009 under terms of the minority investment in Virtus by
Harris Bankcorp Inc., a U.S. subsidiary of BMO Financial. Harris has $45 million in convertible preferred stock, representing a 23 percent equity position in Virtus, and has the right to designate two members of Virtus&#146; board. </FONT></P> <P
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="2"><B>About Virtus Investment Partners </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="2">Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. The company provides
investment management products and services through its affiliated managers and select subadvisers, each with a distinct investment style, autonomous investment process and individual brand. Virtus Investment Partners offers access to a variety of
investment styles across multiple disciplines to meet a wide array of investor needs. Additional information can be found at <U>www.virtus.com</U>. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P> <P
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STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="2"><B>FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT STYLE="font-family:ARIAL" SIZE="2">This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 which, by their nature, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (&#147;Virtus&#148;) intends for these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor
provisions of the federal securities laws relating to forward-looking statements. These include statements relating to trends in, or representing management&#146;s beliefs about, our future transactions, strategies, operations and financial results,
as well as other statements including words such as &#147;anticipate,&#148; &#147;believe,&#148; &#147;plan,&#148; &#147;estimate,&#148; &#147;expect,&#148; &#147;intend,&#148; &#147;may,&#148; &#147;should&#148; and other similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements are made based upon our current expectations and beliefs concerning trends and future developments and their potential effects on the company. They are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ
materially from those suggested by forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties, which for Virtus include, among others: (a)&nbsp;the effects of recent adverse market and economic developments on all aspects of our business;
(b)&nbsp;the poor performance of the securities markets; (c)&nbsp;the poor relative investment performance of some of our asset management strategies and the resulting outflows in our assets under management; (d)&nbsp;any lack of availability of
additional financing on satisfactory terms or at all; (e)&nbsp;any inadequate performance of third-party relationships; (f)&nbsp;the withdrawal of assets from our management; (g)&nbsp;the impact of our separation from our former parent; (h)&nbsp;our
ability to attract and retain key personnel in a competitive environment; (i)&nbsp;the ability of independent trustees of our mutual funds and closed-end funds, intermediary program sponsors, managed account clients and institutional asset
management clients to terminate their relationships with us; (j)&nbsp;the possibility that our goodwill or intangible assets could become further impaired, requiring a charge to earnings; (k)&nbsp;the strong competition we face in our business from
mutual fund companies, banks and asset management firms most of which are larger than we are; (l)&nbsp;potential adverse regulatory and legal developments; (m)&nbsp;the difficulty of detecting misconduct by our employees, sub-advisors and
distribution partners; (n)&nbsp;changes in accounting standards; and (o)&nbsp;certain other risks and uncertainties described in the 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our other filings with the SEC. Virtus does not undertake any obligation to
update or revise publicly any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="font-size:12px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px">&nbsp;</P> <P
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