Despite a tough market environment and a squeeze on profit margins, plenty of independent broker/dealers large and small are doing an excellent job of keeping their financial advisors happy. Registered Rep.'s second annual Broker Report Card survey for Independent Broker/Dealers yielded responses from 4,271 brokers across 20 different firms, up from last year. For the most part, our advisor respondents gave strong ratings to their firms and said they plan to stay put. Here is how advisors at the 20 firms rated their employers on a variety of subjects, including compensation, sales and service support, and technology. Click thumbnails to enlarge.

For more findings from our IBD Broker Report Card, click here.