Connecting the work-anywhere advisor
Mobile tech is key, advisors say, but some firms fall short
- By: Surina Nath
- May 1, 2020 June 10, 2020
- 00:12
Latest news in Brokerage Report Card
Newcomer outperforms in Report Card debut
Wellington-Altus tops standings in a variety of categories while BMO plummets
- By: James Gaughan
- May 1, 2020 June 10, 2020
- 00:11
Do advisors ask clients about responsible investment?
Firms say they are putting resources into RI education and support
- By: Anne-Marie Vettorel
- May 1, 2020 June 10, 2020
- 00:10
Can firms keep up with changing regulations?
Advisors share their views on the CSA's client-focused reforms
- By: Emily Fox
- May 1, 2020 June 10, 2020
- 00:09
Fee-based compensation key for advisors
Firms share their plans for both fee-based and discretionary platforms
- By: Swikar Oli
- May 1, 2020 June 10, 2020
- 00:08
Firms make a comeback
An overview of the 2019 Brokerage Report Card results
- By: Katie Keir
- May 3, 2019 November 6, 2019
- 00:21
Not good enough
Products and services for wealthy clients could be bolstered
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 3, 2019 November 6, 2019
- 00:20
Brokerage Report Card 2019 main chart
How investment advisors rated their firms
- By: IE Staff
- May 3, 2019 June 17, 2024
- 00:19
A banner year for brokerage advisors
The average advisor saw higher AUM and productivity, and more client households
- By: James Langton
- May 3, 2019 November 6, 2019
- 00:18
Firms must listen
Whether or not a firm will thrive or dive depends on whether executives act on advisor feedback
- By: Maddie Johnson
- May 3, 2019 November 6, 2019
- 00:17
Still slow on succession
Clarity from firms on available options may be the key to change
- By: Leah Golob
- May 3, 2019 November 6, 2019
- 00:16
Failed connections inhibit social media use
Advisors aren't prioritizing online tools as much as firms may think
- By: Jordan Barrera
- May 3, 2019 November 6, 2019
- 00:15
Value of holistic planning recognized
As investor needs shift, advisors are embracing a comprehensive look at their clients' finances
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- May 3, 2019 November 6, 2019
- 00:14
Compliance support improves
Advisors also shared how firms could help further
- By: Bryson Masse
- May 3, 2019 November 6, 2019
- 00:13
Firms struggle to deliver
Although advisors reported another all-time high average book of business, they're dealing with much uncertainty due to the major changes their firms and the industry…
- By: Fiona Collie
- April 27, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 00:23
Brokerage Report Card 2018 main chart
How investment advisors rated their firms
- By: IE Staff
- April 27, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 00:22
Yet another year of strong growth
Many of the trends seen in last year's Report Card have picked up steam, with assets under management and productivity rising at a healthy pace…
- By: James Langton
- April 27, 2018 November 6, 2019
- 00:21
Two firms face opposite paths
After a rough showing in 2017, BMO Nesbitt Burns and ScotiaMcLeod faced very different assessments from their advisors this year
- By: Fiona Collie
- April 27, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 00:20
Strong reputation is critical
A firm's standing in the eyes of clients and prospective clients is one of the most important issues for advisors, but some firms have work…
- By: Leah Golob
- April 27, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 00:18
Back offices still are works in progress
Advisors at four firms cited recent changes that have made the experience of dealing with their back office more difficult
- By: Anthony Burton
- April 27, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 00:17
Divergent views on managers
Advisors with bank-owned brokerages were split in their opinions of the roles their branch managers fulfil. Some oppose the producing branch manager model others said…
- By: Sophie Allen-Barron
- April 27, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 00:15
Struggles with online access
Advisors with five of the 12 firms in the Report Card rated their brokerages lower by half a point or more in the "online account…
- By: Ramona Leitao
- April 27, 2018 November 9, 2019
- 00:14
Banks’ presence is felt
There are several reasons why advisors with bank-owned investment dealers are unhappy this year, but the shift from being "bank-owned" to "bank-run" is the most…
- By: Fiona Collie
- April 28, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 23:07