Advisors still lagging in ESG adoption
The debate about the benefits of responsible investing persists
- By: Roland Inacay
- October 11, 2022 October 6, 2022
- 00:25
Latest news in Advisors’ Report Card
Advisors’ books continue to expand
Report Cards show financial advisors headed into the market volatility with a buffer
- By: James Langton
- October 11, 2022 October 6, 2022
- 00:19
Client-focused reforms more nuisance than challenge
Despite creating additional work for advisors, the new rules aren't affecting business processes significantly
- By: Maddie Johnson
- October 11, 2022 October 6, 2022
- 00:18
ETF usage plateaus among brokerage advisors
Mutual fund usage among dealer advisors remains high, but fell between 2021 and 2022
- By: Katie Keir
- October 11, 2022 October 6, 2022
- 00:15
Advisors stick to their values
Report Card series reveals advisors still value business freedom and strong leadership
- By: Katie Keir
- October 11, 2022 October 6, 2022
- 00:10
What advisors had to say about products
Maintaining shelf flexibility and offering adequate product information are key components
- By: IE Staff
- October 11, 2022 October 11, 2022
- 00:09
Advisors laud firms’ diversity efforts
Survey respondents cite positive DE&I initiatives, but admit there's room for improvement
- By: Alisha Mughal
- October 11, 2022 October 6, 2022
- 00:07
Advisors’ Report Card 2022 main chart
How advisors across the financial industry rated their segments on average
- By: IE Staff
- October 11, 2022 June 17, 2024
- 00:05
How we did it: Advisors’ Report Card 2022
Methodology for the Advisors’ Report Card 2022
- By: IE Staff
- October 11, 2022 October 5, 2022
- 00:00
Firms must remain nimble to help advisors grow
Within a shifting industry, advisors valued solid support as well as proactive innovation
- By: Katie Keir
- October 12, 2021 October 6, 2022
- 00:14
Emphasis on financial planning grows
Advisors across the industry value planning tools and access to experts
- By: Maddie Johnson
- October 12, 2021 October 8, 2021
- 00:13
How we did it: Advisors’ Report Card 2021
Our methodology explained
- By: Katie Keir
- October 12, 2021 October 20, 2021
- 00:12
Advisors’ Report Card 2021 main chart
Average ratings from advisors in each industry channel
- By: IE Staff
- October 12, 2021 July 25, 2024
- 00:10
Firms already acting on 2021 Report Card feedback
Some brokerages and dealer firms have taken steps to address areas such as back-office support and technology
- By: Katie Keir
- October 12, 2021 October 13, 2021
- 00:10
Advisors capture growth despite industry turmoil
Investment Executive's full Report Card series shows that book values and productivity have increased since 2019
- By: James Langton
- October 12, 2021 October 8, 2021
- 00:10
Mutual funds remain paramount for dealer advisors
Meanwhile, equities and ETFs have gained portfolio share for brokerage advisors
- By: Katie Keir, Melissa Shin
- October 12, 2021 January 6, 2022
- 00:05
High-net-worth clients expect a personal touch
Some advisors say wealthy investors are not getting service that meets high expectations
- By: James Gaughan
- October 12, 2021 October 8, 2021
- 00:04
Brokerage firms elicit strong advisor loyalty
Advisors across all Report Cards gave a collective Net Promoter Score of 62.2
- By: Katie Keir
- October 12, 2021 October 21, 2021
- 00:03
Where the industry is succeeding, and falling short
Firms across the industry enjoyed a solid year of growth (story includes main chart)
- By: Katie Keir
- October 11, 2019 October 7, 2020
- 00:19
Surge in AUM and compensation for frontline advisors
The average advisor was younger, with slightly fewer years in the industry and at their firm
- By: James Langton
- October 11, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 00:18
Firms can improve their training grades
The performance rating of the category increased, but a satisfaction gap remains
- By: Jordan Barrera
- October 11, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 00:17
Designations deep dive
Which credentials advisors are seeking and why
- By: Leah Golob
- October 11, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 00:16
Advisor quotes
Candid comments from across the industry
- By: Katie Keir
- October 11, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 00:15
Is the industry’s gender mix improving?
Over the past decade, female advisors have shared their experiences
- By: Maddie Johnson
- October 11, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 00:14
Threats to the bottom line for advisors
From the continued weight of compliance to market fears, there are multiple hurdles to overcome
- By: Bryson Masse
- October 11, 2019 October 31, 2019
- 00:13