Best boutiques & regional firms - Part 1 In polling for our 2006 All-American Research Team, we asked investors to name the best boutique or regional firms by sector. Here are the winners in their respective categories. December 19, 2006 Click here to return to the articlePart I | Part II | Methodology Related Articles Middle‑Market GP‑Stakes Boom Tests Firms’ Ability to Stay Selective John Crabb Premium Viking Hybrid Fund Gains in the Fourth Quarter as Private Investment Strategy Slips Stephen Taub II Communities on Alternative Investments Sponsored by Fidelity Investments