Firms step up on products
Advisors praise their firms' efforts in providing comprehensive product shelves
- By: Jade Hemeon
- June 20, 2012 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
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Banks seen as pillars of stability
The high standing of Canadian banks among their global peers is helping advisors attract clients and retain business
- By: Gian Verano
- June 20, 2012 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
Marketing efforts pay off for firms
Strong branding initiatives were praised significantly by advisors, as were certain marketing support strategies
- By: Johnna Ruocco
- June 20, 2012 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
DRC 2012: Editors discuss key findings
Pablo Fuchs, senior editor of Investment Executive, and Clare O’Hara, reporter, discuss the results of the 2012 Dealers’ Report Card and why “firms feel just…
- By: Pablo Fuchs
- May 24, 2012 October 31, 2019
- 08:45
A state of stasis exists among reps
The average advisor at the dealer firms is older, more experienced and less productive than last year. And, overall, it appears that advisors may be…
- By: James Langton
- May 23, 2012 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Advisors find the right fit
Although dealer firms still have work to do, the majority of advisors surveyed say their firms are offering exactly the right mix of services to…
- By: Olivia Li
- May 23, 2012 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
A source of much frustration
Dissatisfaction with client account statements
- By: Fiona Collie
- May 23, 2012 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
2012 Dealers’ Report Card main chart
How advisors rated their firms
- May 23, 2012 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Communication is a top priority
Dealers that keep advisors in the loop and make themselves available received top ratings from reps
- By: Jade Hemeon
- May 23, 2012 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Blending the right ingredients
When it comes to support for wealth-management services, advisors want a comprehensive mix
- By: Olivia Li
- May 23, 2012 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Collaboration is key to satisfaction
When dealer firms have solid staff in place in their back office and compliance departments to provide support in an accurate, timely and helpful manner…
- By: Johnna Ruocco
- May 23, 2012 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Marketing grows in importance
There has been a shift in the expectations advisors have about their firm's promotional tactics in this post-financial crisis environment now, firms' branding strategies are…
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- May 23, 2012 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Inaction causing dissatisfaction
Firms that haven't restored their grid and bonus payouts to pre-recessionary levels garnered the most displeasure from their advisors. In contrast, advisors were most pleased…
- By: Gian Verano
- May 23, 2012 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Financial planning in the spotlight
When it comes to providing support for financial planning, some firms' ratings rose because of technological improvements to their financial planning software, better education and…
- By: Brent Jolly
- May 23, 2012 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Technology remains a sore spot
Some dealers still have a lot of work to do when it comes to making their tech tools and advisor desktop accessible to advisors. Other…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 23, 2012 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Key themes of the 2012 Brokerage Report Card
Pablo Fuchs, senior editor of Investment Executive, and Olivia Li, staff writer, discuss the results of the 2012 survey. Bigger books of business and improved…
- By: Pablo Fuchs
- April 30, 2012 October 31, 2019
- 13:30
2012 Brokerage Report Card main chart
How advisors rated their firms
- By: IE Staff
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:10
Fortunes begin to diverge
Advisors are seeing their books of business and pay climb back up - although not yet to pre-recessionary highs. However, the ratings they bestowed upon…
- By: Olivia Li
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:06
A beacon of hope for advisors
Books of business and pay levels are up, and it appears to be the top-producing advisors who are driving the industry's growth this year. Those…
- By: James Langton
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:05
Firms dip their toes into social media
Following the release of IIROC's final guidelines on the use of social media late last year, firms of all stripes are in various stages of…
- By: Brent Jolly
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Firms struggle with mobile technology
Nine of the 11 firms that provide support for mobile technology saw their ratings fall this year, while the remaining two brokerages saw their ratings…
- By: Shivan Micoo
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Comprehensive support is crucial
When it comes to the ever-important areas related to wealth-management support services, advisors say the help of experienced and knowledgeable staff is very much needed…
- By: Olivia Li
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Compensation plans need work
The good news: Advisors earned more this past year. The bad news: They are shouldering ever-increasing operational costs while reward and bonus targets are set…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Two-way communication a priority
Advisors expect commitment from their firms in maintaining a level of two-way communication
- By: Fiona Collie
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00
Four firms take their licks
Advisors at two bank-owned investment dealers and two national independents say their firms have some work to do
- By: Johnna Ruocco
- April 26, 2012 November 6, 2019
- 11:00