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Ten essential practice technologies

Advisors who embrace technology experience deeper client relationships, greater efficiency and growing businesses. Here's a look at the top tools for a sound, tech-based practice

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Tech Tips: Top tech mistakes

Careful planning will save time, money - and aggravation

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Canadians boost RRSP holdings

Cautious investors represent an opportunity for advisors

  • By: IE Staff
  • January 29, 2019 October 31, 2019
  • 13:52
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Help clients identify as investors

investors are more likely to say they understand the risks and benefits of their current investments

  • By: IE Staff
  • January 24, 2019 November 17, 2019
  • 15:00
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Europe Blue-Chip Dividend & Growth Fund confirms termination date

Closed-end fund units will be redeemed on March 29

  • By: IE Staff
  • January 24, 2019 November 10, 2019
  • 09:27
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Financial planning’s persistent rise

As retiring baby boomers need help with their increasingly complex finances, planning becomes more critical

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Half of working-age women worry they won’t have enough in retirement

43% of men have the same concern

  • By: IE Staff
  • January 8, 2019 October 31, 2019
  • 12:50
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CFIB finds Service Canada call centres lacking

A study gave the service small business owners receive a B-

  • By: IE Staff
  • January 8, 2019 November 17, 2019
  • 12:16
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CRA updates child-related tax folios

Revised folios provide tax guidance for clients who are parents, students or parents of students

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Newly wealthy clients need help with shifting priorities

Windfall recipients intend to pay off debts and share their newly acquired wealth with friends, family and charity

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FPSC unveils new FP Canada details, introduces QAFP designation

Newly created division will deliver professional education programs and other tools to prospective and existing financial planners

  • November 26, 2018 October 31, 2019
  • 12:56
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Special thanks

The holiday season is a good time to express gratitude to your clients. Here are some tips to help ensure your event - or gift…

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Just say “no” to holiday stress

Yearend tax deadlines, business-related functions and family activities can make the holiday season more anxiety-inducing than festive. Here are some tips to keep you balanced

What to know when advising Muslim clients

Challenges include product availability, proper portfolio construction

The slow work of converting social media followers to clients

Committing to a platform and showing your personality can help with prospecting

  • By: Mark Burgess
  • September 22, 2023 September 22, 2023
  • 08:35

How financial advisors dealt with the SVB collapse

Amid the turmoil, some advisors seized buying opportunities and proactively comforted clients

Advisors need to help clients find purpose in retirement

Promoting personal interests can persuade clients to commit to a retirement plan, says CEO of career transition organization

Securing credit in a rising-rate environment

You and your clients may need to get creative in brainstorming strategies for borrowing

How to help clients plan for career changes

Financial advisors are seeing noticeable changes in clients' financial and retirement planning priorities when it comes to their careers

Firm hopes to support younger advisors through new practice financing program

Richardson Wealth launched a flexible program earlier this year to fund internal succession plans

How to write a job posting for an assistant

Every job posting must answer three main questions

In tight labour market, finding a good assistant isn’t getting any easier

Firms should focus on retention as well as recruitment

Dynamic launches emerging market equities fund

Inflows to emerging markets have soared in recent months

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 1, 2021 March 1, 2021
  • 11:10

Tech tips: Get more from social media

Maintaining a steady stream of content is essential in showing readers that you are engaged and productive. There are tools and techniques to help you…

Why referrals are declining

Reports from financial advisors and industry data indicate that clients are not referring their friends and family members as frequently as they did in years…

Casual Friday: Dress codes getting more casual

Although less formal office attire is becoming more acceptable, you still need to be aware of what’s appropriate

  • By: Leah Golob
  • July 28, 2017 October 19, 2019
  • 05:00

Casual Friday: Free apps can help you stay healthy

From yoga to diet to a good night’s sleep, these handy tools promote healthy living

Casual Friday: Should you become a minimalist?

Advocates say the trend of reducing possessions, consumption and spending can be liberating. And you don’t have to give up everything