Financial Advisor Magazine (FA Magazine) is a leading U.S.-based trade publication serving financial advisors, registered investment advisors (RIAs), and independent broker-dealers. FA Magazine is widely recognized within the wealth management industry for its research and rankings, including its annual Independent Broker-Dealer Survey, which evaluates brokerage firms based on various metrics.
These rankings are closely followed as a benchmark of scale, competitiveness, and operational strength across the broker-dealer landscape. XML Securities’ placement at #34 highlights its position among a diverse group of independent broker-dealers navigating industry-wide changes, including consolidation, and rising operational complexities.
About XML Securities and XML Financial Group
XML Financial Group is an independent wealth and investment management firm headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses nationwide.
Its affiliated broker-dealer, XML Securities, is a member of FINRA and SIPC, providing brokerage and securities-related services that complement the XML Financial Group’s advisory platform. Together, employees service approximately $3.8 billion in client account assets and offer a broad suite of financial planning and investment services.*
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*Approximate total account assets, as of 12/31/2024, serviced by employees, including brokerage under XML Securities, LLC.
This communication is for information and educational purposes only. FA’s 2026 Independent Broker-Dealer Ranking highlights business aspects typically of interest to industry representatives verses retail investors. Total AUM includes brokerage and advisory assets. 2025 AUM is as of 9/30/25. This is not a recommendation for the sale or investment in any product or strategy or to be perceived as individual advice. Information presented has been prepared from sources believed to be reliable but is not guaranteed and does not represent all available data necessary for making investment decisions.