Investment advisors are experiencing significant growth in their businesses as their books have reached a new all-time high, but dissatisfaction is growing among advisors with bank-owned dealers as the parent banks are exerting unprecedented influence on their brokerage firms.
May 17, 2017A remarkable 71% of investment advisors support the CSA's proposal to introduce a best interest standard due to the need to elevate industry standards across the board and to increase transparency in advisor/client relationships
There is growing sentiment that financial advice is increasingly available only to high net-worth investors
The enhanced performance and fee disclosure included in client account statements have yet to make the impact many advisors expected - although some advisors point to other reasons for their continued dissatisfaction
This package summarizes data from the Brokerage, Dealers' and Bank reports, looking at trends across the financial advice industry.
Most retail branch advisors and planners were optimistic in this year's report, giving consistent or improved reviews for their banks' support
This annual report explores the priorities of advisors with full-service or mutual fund-only firms across Canada, looking at 11 dealers.
The annual Report Card reveals the priorities and business needs of investment advisors across Canada, assessing 14 investment dealers. Here's a look at advisors' technology,…