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Have advisors’ challenges changed since 2022?

Revisiting themes from the 2022 Brokerage Report Card

new direction

Investment advisors demand respect and flexibility

Clear and forward-looking strategic goals are key to advisor satisfaction at brokerage firms

overcome obstacles

Brokerage advisors saw growth through a difficult year

The average advisor managed to grow their business while facing market headwinds

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How investment advisors rated their firms' performance

  • By: IE Staff
  • June 2, 2023 June 2, 2023
  • 10:28
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Implementation by firms is key to advisor-pleasing technology

Many advisors are dissatisfied with the way third-party software is integrated into the systems they're provided with

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Succession planning by investment advisors is catching on

The percentage of advisors with succession plans in the Report Card has grown significantly over the past five years, but many have yet to join…

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Financial planning support must remain a priority

Brokerage firms are hiring more planning experts and investing in software to keep up with demand

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Advisor as therapist? The challenges of managing clients’ emotions

Communication and education can help calm clients’ anxieties amid challenging economic conditions

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Celebrating 30 years for the Brokerage Report Card

The fundamental priorities of advisors haven't changed as much as the brokerage landscape in the past few decades

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leadership

Freedom and leadership drive advisor satisfaction

The Report Card’s top-rated and improving firms are focused on adaptability and advisors’ priorities

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How investment advisors rated their firms' performance

  • By: IE Staff
  • May 16, 2022 June 10, 2022
  • 00:14
challenge

Brokerage books gain significant value

Growth was due to flows in financial assets and rising markets rather than expanding client bases

win the race

Simple and steady wins the grid race

Pay has remained important to financial advisors, who value straightforward grids

office technology investment

Firms must invest broadly in financial planning resources

Technology investment alone is not a panacea

remote work

Back-office woes in a remote-working world

Firms are investing in support systems for a hybrid future

key to success

Advisors adjusting to impact of CFRs

The key to success is providing ongoing support and system adjustments

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How many investment advisors are in teams

Check out the trends from the past five years across the brokerage firms

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Methodology for the Brokerage Report Card 2022

  • By: IE Staff
  • May 16, 2022 May 13, 2022
  • 00:01
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Brokerage advisors sound off

Respondents to the 2021 Brokerage Report Card had plenty to say about their firms’ performance over the past year

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BRC firms and advisors roar back

Despite a tumultuous 2020, most firms received positive ratings from their advisors in this year’s Report Card

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How investment advisors rated their firms

  • By: IE Staff
  • May 17, 2021 June 14, 2021
  • 00:11
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Book sizes increase despite turbulent year

While AUM was up, overall productivity has declined from 2020

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Advisors diving into discretionary management

More advisors are reporting discretionary assets under management, and firms are investing in discretionary platforms

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Sweatpants and Zoom

How advisors and firms have adapted to working from home