The road ahead may be bumpy for advisors, who are feeling unsettled as their firms go through major transitions related to ownership, management and technology. But there’s hope that road will smooth out soon
June 13, 2018
The road ahead may be bumpy for advisors, who are feeling unsettled as their firms go through major transitions related to ownership, management and technology. But there’s hope that road will smooth out soon
June 13, 2018For the most part, advisors would recommend their firm to another advisor. But changes at a dealer impact both these recommendations and a firm’s rating
Although the average advisor saw modest improvements in AUM and productivity, the increases among some firms’ advisors were dramatic
Advisors are facing a bumpy road ahead as their firms go through major transitions
Advisors are feeling unsettled as their firms go through major transitions related to ownership, management and technology. But there's hope things will begin to improve
How financial advisors rated their firms
Although average assets under management and productivity rose year-over-year, there are signs the industry is evolving as advisors adopt fee-for-service arrangements and cater to clients with greater levels of investible assets
Most advisors surveyed for this year's Dealers' Report Card were strongly against regulators banning embedded commissions
Lower ratings for "firm's stability" arose from advisors' frustration with many of the major changes taking place
Advisors are pleased with the products their firms make available, as well as with the freedom to sell what they prefer
Issues with tech platforms and firms' lack of support for e-signatures were key reasons for advisors' 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,…