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FA Headcount

The largest broker-dealers have the following number of financial advisors worldwide, according their latest regulatory filings and public reports:

Merrill Lynch 16,700
Smith Barney 14,735
Wachovia 14,635
LPL Financial 11,770
Ameriprise 11,520
Edward Jones 11,100
Morgan Stanley 8,350
UBS 8,200
Raymond James 5,075

Advisor Hall of Fame

For nearly 20 years, Research magazine’s Advisor Hall of Fame has featured top veteran advisors, who give their best to both their clients and their communities. This honor has become a benchmark of excellence in the broker-dealer industry and highlights the rewards that come from effort and integrity.

Research 2008 Advisor Hall of Fame.

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The Winner’s Circle

Led by R.J. Shook, The Winner’s Circle ranks the country’s best financial advisors and their teams (horizontal, vertical and family), highlighting the best practices in the advisory field and information such as firms, team locations and assets under management.

Winners Circle 2008.