It isn't about which broker-dealer is 'best,' but rather which is the best match for an adviser's business.
Advisers need to read small print when agreeing to accelerated payouts, upfront compensation
Deciding whether to affiliate directly with a broker-dealer or join an existing OSJ involves evaluating factors in your own business, including finances, culture and contractual relationships
Broker-dealers are experiencing a slowdown in recruiting compared with the busy years of 2008 and 2009 when merger and acquisition activity was heavy and financial advisers were fleeing larger conglomerates
Rising legal costs, tougher regulation and strained capital resources are making broker-dealers more vulnerable than ever
