Brecek & Young Advisors, Inc.

Chairman and CEO Christopher Ranney

Founded: 1992

Producing reps: 291

2007 estimated gross revenue: $42.2 million

2006 average annual gross production per rep: $150,538

Ratio of reps to home office staff: 4.7 to 1

What’s notable about leader/firm: He’s a former educator; firm focuses on 403(b) niche, wealth management; big on rep training; Security Benefit Corp. acquisition an “exceptional partnership”; trusts and respects reps

Company data self reported as of April 1, 2007

Notables voiced by leader during August 7, 2007 interview