Most firms in this year’s Brokerage Report Card emerged from the market plunge of March 2020 in a position of strength. Advisors reported their books of business grew.
Most firms in this year’s Brokerage Report Card emerged from the market plunge of March 2020 in a position of strength. Advisors reported their books of business grew.
Respondents to the 2021 Brokerage Report Card had plenty to say about their firms’ performance over the past year
Despite a tumultuous 2020, most firms received positive ratings from their advisors in this year’s Report Card
How investment advisors rated their firms
While AUM was up, overall productivity has declined from 2020
More advisors are reporting discretionary assets under management, and firms are investing in discretionary platforms
How advisors and firms have adapted to working from home
Paying attention to advisor feedback remains crucial for firms
Fewer advisors report having a succession plan in place this year, but advisors who have a plan are happy with their firms’ support
Firms’ ratings varied widely as some struggled to adopt e-signatures
Findings from the 2023 Report Card series showed advisors are entrepreneurial but still seek business guidance and support from their firms
Branch-based advisors and planners said they appreciated certain support offered by their banks, but there's still room for improvement.
Dealer firms may be losing ground in their quest for financial advisors’ approval, according to this year's Report Card
The Report Card, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2023, highlights the resiliency and innovation of many of Canada’s investment advisors in the face of…