Striking a balance between autonomy and support
Advisors still value their independence, but firms can be guides and advocates
- By: Katie Keir
- June 13, 2022 June 10, 2022
- 00:15
Latest news in Dealers’ Report Card
Dealer advisors evolve as the industry faces fundamental change
From product allocation shifts to differences in the average advisor’s profile, notable distinctions were revealed
- By: James Langton
- June 13, 2022 June 12, 2022
- 00:14
Dealers’ Report Card 2022 main chart
How financial advisors rated their firms’ performance
- By: IE Staff
- June 13, 2022 June 17, 2024
- 00:13
Remote work capabilities are essential
The dealers that came out on top adapted more quickly than their peers
- By: Daniel Calabretta
- June 13, 2022 June 12, 2022
- 00:12
Firms vary widely in succession planning support
Financial advisors’ succession strategies include transferring books to family members and building up their advisory teams
- By: Brian Capitao
- June 13, 2022 June 12, 2022
- 00:11
Advisors cite challenges faced by vulnerable clients
From inflation to technology hurdles, clients at risk have many concerns
- By: Alisha Mughal
- June 13, 2022 June 12, 2022
- 00:10
Client account statements still a work in progress
Several dealers saw upticks in their ratings after upgrading their statements and client portals, but shortcomings persist
- By: Roland Inacay
- June 13, 2022 June 12, 2022
- 00:09
How we did it: Dealers’ Report Card
Methodology for the Dealers' Report Card 2022
- By: Katie Keir
- June 13, 2022 June 10, 2022
- 00:01
Dealers stand strong during a tumultuous time
Despite pandemic challenges, firms delivered steady support
- By: Katie Keir
- June 14, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 00:12
Dealers’ Report Card 2021 main chart
How financial advisors rated their firms
- By: IE Staff
- June 14, 2021 June 17, 2024
- 00:11
Assets under pressure
Mutual fund advisors’ books shrank, but productivity increased
- By: James Langton
- June 14, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 00:10
Fair pay for advisors
Advisors are largely happy with their grids, even with firms turning more attention to fee-based platforms
- By: Fiona Collie
- June 14, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 00:09
Firms get mixed reviews for business development
Several firms revamped their business development programs, but advisors still have gripes
- By: Daniel Reale-Chin
- June 14, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 00:08
Dealers strive to meet advisors’ product needs
Even the lowest-rated firms made progress in improving their product shelves
- By: Surina Nath
- June 14, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 00:07
Leadership tested during challenging year
The pandemic showcased the importance of strong leadership
- By: James Gaughan
- June 14, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 00:06
Communicating through the pandemic
Even the most independent advisors appreciated hearing from their dealerships over the past year
- By: Emily Fox
- June 14, 2021 June 14, 2021
- 00:05
Dealer firms build on momentum
Advisor satisfaction jumped, pushing average IE rating to a 10-year high
- By: Katie Keir
- June 5, 2020 June 10, 2020
- 00:08
Dealers’ Report Card 2020 main chart
How financial advisors rated their firms
- By: IE Staff
- June 5, 2020 June 17, 2024
- 00:07
Cushioning the blow
Advisors experienced robust growth in AUM, client numbers and productivity before the pandemic
- By: James Langton
- June 5, 2020 June 10, 2020
- 00:06
Dealers try to deliver on tech
Advisors still want improved back office support and client materials
- By: Maddie Johnson
- June 5, 2020 June 10, 2020
- 00:05
Does dealer reputation matter?
Whether firms seek recognition or not, they must support advisors
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 5, 2020 June 10, 2020
- 00:04
Supporting advisors through a pandemic
The leaders of Peak and Worldsource reveal their strategies and Covid-related measures
- By: Katie Keir
- June 5, 2020 June 10, 2020
- 00:03
Back to balance for dealer advisors
Firms are performing better overall, though persistent and growing issues still threaten
- By: Katie Keir
- May 31, 2019 November 16, 2019
- 00:18
Dealers’ Report Card 2019 main chart
See how advisors rated their firms
- By: IE Staff
- May 31, 2019 June 17, 2024
- 00:17
Rising tide lifts advisors
Advisors at Canada's fund dealers are generating impressive growth in assets and boosting productivity
- By: James Langton
- May 31, 2019 November 16, 2019
- 00:16