On October 6, 2009, Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. ("the Company") will provide an update on the Company's business at the William Blair & Company Emerging Growth Stock Conference.

The slides accompanying the presentation are attached as Exhibit 99.1 and will be available on the Company's website at www.westwoodgroup.com under "Investor Relations."

The information in this report, including exhibits, is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 and shall not be deemed "filed" within the meaning of section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section.

(d) Exhibits: The following exhibit is furnished with this report:

Exhibit
Number       Description
99.1         Slides accompanying Company's conference presentation on October 6, 2009.