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FP50 2016: Which IBDs are growing fastest?

It may take quite a bit of effort for smaller BDs to match the revenues of the industry giants. But they have an advantage over the big players when it comes to rapid growth rates.

Which IBDs claimed the top spots for revenue growth from 2014-2015? Click through the slideshow to see the results. We welcome your insights in the comment section.
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10. Cambridge Investment Research

Total Revenue ($000): $698,115
% Growth: 7.2%
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9. Northwestern Mutual Investment Services

Total Revenue ($000): $804,672
% Growth: 7.5%
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8. Kestra Financial

Total Revenue ($000): $452,451
% Growth: 7.6%
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7. O.N.Equity Sales

Total Revenue ($000): $66,480
% Growth: 9.8%
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6. Founders Financial Securities

Total Revenue ($000): $23,519
% Growth: 9.9%
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5. Securities Service Network

Total Revenue ($000): $125,307
% Growth: 10.6%
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4. Raymond James Financial Services

Total Revenue ($000): $1,731,968
% Growth: 10.7%
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3. United Planners Financial Services

Total Revenue ($000): $95,069
% Growth: 12.3%
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2. World Capital Brokerage

Total Revenue ($000): $2,307
% Growth: 18.8%
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1. Kovack Securities

Total Revenue ($000): $67,106
% Growth: 29.3%
This article originally appeared in Financial Planning.
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