The independent broker-dealers that offer the highest average payouts

The independent broker-dealers that offer the highest average payouts
A by-the-numbers look at 2014's highest-paying broker-dealers
MAY 05, 2015
By  Ellie Zhu
In 2014, independent broker-dealers enjoyed double-digit revenue increases, but adviser recruiting slowed considerably. While adviser movement may have decreased in 2014, average payouts remained robust at the industry's best-paying firms. We've ranked the top-paying independent broker-dealers based on their average annual payouts in 2014. Also included is a look at how much the payouts have changed between 2013 and 2014. See below for which firms offered the biggest 2014 pay days, and don't miss our full Top Independent Broker-Dealers of 2015 special report.

Source: InvestmentNews Data

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