Profiles of firms responding to InvestmentNews' survey.(Special Report: Independent Broker-Dealers)(Company overview) From: Investment News | Date: January 28, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 Crain Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Choosing a broker-dealer is one of the biggest decisions that independent registered representatives and investment advisers face. A host of factors come into play, from back-office support to payout ratios.

The following profiles, listed in alphabetical order, provide snapshots of about 100 companies, based on an InvestmentNews survey.

Advanced Equities Financial Corp.

* FFP Securities Inc.

15455 Conway Road

Chesterfield, MO...