The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word WINDFALLS
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result WINDFALLS
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The straight part
We know that "Financial gains/come from the branches" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case financial gains/come from the branches = windfalls.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does WINDFALLS mean?
WINDFALLS noun- Something that has been blown down by the wind.
- A fruit that has fallen from a tree naturally, as from wind.
- A sudden large benefit; especially, a sudden or unexpected large amount of money, as from lottery or sweepstakes winnings or an unexpected inheritance or gift.