Client rosters grow as brokers stop paring away smaller clients and open the doors to new investors
Independent firms rack up higher scores for corporate culture than their bank-owned competitors
But firms are stepping in with strong, supportive compliance departments and strategies
Canaccord Capital takes top marks for a company, while Wellington West’s Spiring starts to walk the talk
Conversely, advisors show their displeasure with firms that have revolving door in executive suite
Although the two boutiques scored highest, the other brokerages still had lots going for them
Fixed income trading makes strong contribution, says S&P
While brokerages value experience over youth, they’re ramping up training for both rookies and veterans
Most feel a strong connection, but managers often walk a fine line between producing and managing
Advisors place consumer sites low in importance but dealers promote them