Choosing which broker-dealer to affiliate with is one of the biggest decisions you'll make as an independent financial ...

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Independent financial advisors often operate their own advisory firms or work with independent businesses as opposed to representing larger brokerages Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | ...