<The firm spent $7.6 million in consulting fees alone. Where does all this money go, and more importantly, how does it serve to create additional revenue and shareholder value.>

From the 10K:

Professional and consulting fees consist primarily of accounting fees, legal fees and fees paid to information technology and non-information technology consultants for services provided for the maintenance of our trading platform and information services products.

sounds reasonable enough doesn't it? Agree with other sentiments.

Question though if you don't mind - where did you find the restricted stock distribution acceleration?