Founded in 1982, Finance 500 is a registered, independent brokerage firm that provides investment products and financial services. The firm operates through a staff of more than 75 representatives. It maintains over 15 offices. Finance 500 operates fixed income department that sells bank certificates of deposit. The firm offers executive-deferred compensation coverage, hedge funds, and fixed and indexed annuities. It provides market making services for corporate and institutional accounts, as well as individual and accredited investors. It also offers asset and cash management services. Finance 500 provides stock maximizing options for business enterprises. The firm offers online compliance support, audit, advisory and exception reporting services. It provides floor and retail brokerage services.