The Benzinga team trusts the stock brokers on this list. We compare commissions and fees, platform qualifications, assets and total offerings, analytical tools, resources and customized service.

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Full-service brokers are licensed financial professionals who provide services that include retirement planning, investment research and stock recommendations and often perform portfolio analysis ...