Centaurus Financial, Inc. ranks No. 17 among independent broker/dealers in Financial Advisors' list of the top 40 in the ...

Independent broker-dealers (IBDs) play a significant role in connecting investors with the right investment products and services. But what exactly is an independent broker-dealer? An independent ...

These companies have three types: full-service (sometimes known by the older term "wirehouse"), discount brokerage, and independent firms. While the first two types of broker-dealers generally ...

The applecart has also been upset by regulators, who for more than a decade have looked askance at the independent contractor model broker-dealers use with their reps (ask FedEx what happens when ...

If you've decided an independent firm is the way to go, here's some guidance on what's involved in achieving and growing a successful broker-dealer firm. Opening your own broker-dealer firm can be ...

Choosing which broker-dealer to affiliate with is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as an independent financial advisor. The right broker-dealer will provide the technology, platforms and ...

The value of independent broker/dealers is impacted by consumer and advisor preferences, regulatory changes, market conditions and what the end consumer is willing to pay. So, what does the future ...

There are many places you can look to for that advice, including independent broker-dealers. An independent broker-dealer is authorized to buy and sell securities, including stocks, bonds ...

Independent broker dealers are securities and investment traders who operate autonomously from any external employer. Due to the complexity and risk involved in operating a small business as a ...