IBD Elite

Experts cite a variety of reasons for the industry’s grim jobs forecast for advisors, but the data reveals much more complexity.

Firms of all sizes have helped push fee-based business above commissions as the industry undergoes a transformation.

Although the industry reflects stark disparities, these firms are leading their peers in the hiring of female registered representatives.

Shifts in the annual ranking of the nation's independent broker-dealers show how pressure on IBDs is intensifying.

The nation's largest IBDs are growing again, but are they innovating fast enough to keep up with the industry's transformation?

This interactive tool provides the full collection of data from Financial Planning's 33rd annual study of the largest firms in the space.

Thirteen of the top 25 companies generated double-digit growth in 2017 as rivals close in on the perennial No. 1 firm.

See which firms took in the most revenue last year amid an industry-wide slump.

Firms still rely heavily on commission income despite drops last year.

The engine of future growth for the top independent broker-dealers is likely to be fees.