Broker Dealers
Read about the industry's top broker-dealers, including news, analysis, commentaries and more.
Obstacles ahead in a shifting broker market
By Dave O'BrienAre you ready for the best year in your agency's history. As the industry changes, some brokers are capitalizing on the opportunity.
June 05, 2014
Top 25 Indie BDs by Annual RevenueAll 58 presidents in Investment Advisor's 2014 BD Reference Guide poll said they believed in the viability of the IBD model.
June 03, 2014
How to sell employee benefits in 2014Jeff Hogan's secret weapon is this: Encourage employers to view their benefits offerings just as they would any other (non-benefits) asset.
June 03, 2014
3 Steps to Moving Your Book to Fee-BasedConverting to fee-based was the hot trend in the 90s, yet advisors still seek help getting skeptical clients on board, SEIs John Anderson says.
June 02, 2014
Raymond James Nabs $2M Wells Team; Securities America Affiliate Adds 2 AdvisorsThe ex-Wells team moves in Richmond, Va., while the new Arbor Point team transitions in Omaha.
June 02, 2014
Advisors’ Favorite Value-Add Programs: Social Security, Search for YieldAmerican Funds and JPMorgan offer the most popular value-add programs while PIMCO falls off Top 10 list, new survey finds.
June 02, 2014
Top 12 Tech Trends Impacting Advisors: Mary MeekerAnalyst Mary Meeker draws attention to everything from social media to cybersecurity in her latest talk.
May 29, 2014
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q1 Earnings, 2014This quarter saw surprising performance dips and peaks across the financial sector.