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CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	13F-HR
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20141231
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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ADVISORY RESEARCH INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000902584
		IRS NUMBER:				132831881
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	028-05637
		FILM NUMBER:		15614308

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		180 N. STETSON STREET
		STREET 2:		STE 5500
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60601
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3125651414

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		180 N. STETSON STREET
		STREET 2:		SUITE 5780
		CITY:			CHICAGO
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			60601
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