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Snapshots from TD Ameritrade Institutional's 2012 Elite Summit in Laguna Beach, Calif.

For breakaway brokers, looking to grow and succeed in a competitive market can be hard, but according to Mindy Diamond, one of the industry's top recruiters, these firms allow advisors to maintain their independence and remain part of a team.

Snapshots from the 2012 Pershing Insite Conference in Hollywood, Fla.

The 48 top-paying independent broker-dealers ranked by average payout.

No advisor's stocking would be complete without these must-have books that will sharpen their professional skills. Here are 10 books for every advisor's stocking this thanksgiving.

With the approaching June 6th SRO Debate, key players and experts weigh in on what they think the future of the regulatory system should hold and how it will affect those in the industry.

There's a stark choice facing many players in the rapidly consolidating B-D game: Grow like crazy or call it quits. Here's a closer look at the the 50 largest independent broker-dealers by total revenue for 2012. Here’s a closer look at the the 50 largest independent broker-dealers by total revenue for 2012.Also see: Last Year's List. Job Satisfaction: The Independent B-D Scorecard 9 Ways to Keep Clients From Overspending in Retirement

LinkedIn is a great resource for wealth managers looking to interact with existing clients or find new ones. Here’s a step-by-step overview to help grow your AUM.

You'’re still not on Facebook. And you should be. Here'’s what you need to know to join the fray.

Despite some early trading fluctuation, many clients have probably inquired about buying shares of Facebook one way or another. Here’s how and when you can oblige.