FP50: Financial Planning magazine's annual survey of independent broker-dealers
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The Biggest, Fastest-Growing Independent Broker-Dealers 2009
June 2009Revenues, payouts, sales and other data from the 91 largest, fastest-growing independent BDs, all ranked by total revenues.
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2009 FP50 Analysis: Oh, the Drama
June 2009It's been a year of shocks, scandals, crashes, and collapses. And yet, broker-dealers persevere. In the face of new regulation and slower growth, opportunities remain, especially for the bold.
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FP50: Survey Results, 2008
June 2008A look at the survey results for this year's Annual Survey of Independent Broker-Dealers.
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2008 FP50 Analysis: Lookin' Good, Broker Dealers
June 2008Despite the troubled economy, the picture was rosy for the top 50 broker-dealers as revenues and payouts soared to record highs.
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2008 FP50 Analysis: Be Careful What You Wish For
June 2008As the industry changes, advisors need to be aware of the tradeoffs their broker-dealers may be making to stay profitable.
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2008 FP50 Analysis: All Systems Go
June 2008The economy and investment markets may be in a downturn, but broker-dealers are upbeat about taking on clients, advisors and possibly new acquisitions.
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