Research by:
Daniel Calabretta, Maddie Johnson, Surina Nath
Research editor:
Katie Keir
How advisors rated their agencies
Assets under administration reach $3.5 billion
Firms that responded to advisors' concerns and helped them solve problems were rated highest
How insurance advisors rated their agencies' performance
Advisors who made more than $1 million jumped to 14.4% from 3.1% last year
A new report from McKinsey & Company says back-office efficiency will no longer be a differentiator
Regulators seek boost in reporting thresholds to reduce small firm demands
Volatility boosts trading, underwriting, asset quality holds up
Analysts have raised profit expectations, despite geopolitical risk