Financial Advisor Channels:
An Overview of Full-Service Brokerage Firms, Independent Advisors, & Other Financial Advsor Channels

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Date Published: May 2012
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The purpose of this research is to provide readers with an initial understanding of the financial advisor channels, including full-service brokerage firms, independent advisors, & other financial advisor channels.

This research addresses the four historical phases of fthe inancial advisor channels, including: 
  • Bank Dominance Phase
  • Full-Service Brokerage Firms Emergence Phase
  • Discount Brokerage Firms Emergence Phase
  • Independent Advisors Emergence Phase

    This research addresses six financial advisor channels, including:

    • Full-Service Brokerage Firms
    • Independent Advisors
    • Insurance Agents
    • Retail Banks
    • Real Estate Professionals
    • Upscale Channels

And this research makes the following future predictions: 

  • Break-Away Broker Trend to Gain Momentum
  • Independent Reps & Fee-Based Financial Advisors to Gain Share
  • Increased Opportunity for Discount Brokerage Firms to Fulfill Self-Serve Needs

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