Commonwealth Financial Network® is an independent, privately held broker/dealer–RIA focused on the needs of the 1,300 financial advisors who affiliate with us. From technology support, to regulatory compliance, to processing investment transactions on behalf of their clients, we provide the back office support our advisors need to thrive. We work to continually advance the personal and professional success of all members of the Commonwealth community, and place special emphasis on the ongoing career development of our home office staff. Our cultural values are reflected in a commitment to indispensable service, profitability, individual development, and fun. We enjoy a diverse, vibrant, and inclusive environment that supports the aspirations of every individual in our firm. And we take pride in the recognition we’ve received year after year for the quality of service we deliver to our advisors and the quality of the work experience we provide to our employees.

•Computerworld has recognized us as one of the best places to work in IT for the past two years. •Our Q1 2009 customer service scores from our advisor community are the highest they’ve ever been. •In 2008, Commonwealth held 479 Professional Development classes, resulting in a total of 8,526 participant hours. •Sunday River Club has 267 members; 12% of the company has been here for longer than 10 years. •Despite the market, we remained profitable in 2008 and were able to pay out a sizeable bonus to all employees. •Our summer internship program is in its tenth season, and 20 of those original interns are now full-time employees. •We are committed to riding out this recession with our workforce intact. •April 2009 was a record month for us in terms of recruiting new high-end advisors to Commonwealth. •Our firm has been named Broker-Dealer of the Year an unprecedented nine times by Investment Advisor.