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Broker-dealer Database

Explore the B-D Data Center to find exclusive information and intelligence about the independent broker-dealer industry. Find out which firms offer the highest payouts, have the most reps in the field and generate the most revenue - or create your own custom rankings.

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Highest Paying B-Ds

Ranked by average payout per rep, per year

  1. Ameriprise Financial Services Inc.
  2. Commonwealth Financial Network
  3. VSR Financial Services Inc.
  4. Geneos Wealth Management Inc.
  5. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network

B-D Behemoths

Ranked by revenue

  1. LPL Financial LLC
  2. Ameriprise Financial Services Inc.
  3. Raymond James Financial Services Inc.
  4. Lincoln Financial Network
  5. Commonwealth Financial Network

Largest B-Ds

Ranked by no. of reps

  1. LPL Financial LLC
  2. Lincoln Financial Network
  3. Allstate Financial Services LLC
  4. Ameriprise Financial Services Inc.
  5. Northwestern Mutual

Top Earners

Ranked by pre-tax earnings

  1. LPL Financial LLC
  2. Cambridge Investment Research Inc.
  3. Axa Advisors LLC
  4. Princor Financial Services Corp.
  5. Woodbury Financial Services

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