Some bank-owned investment dealers have followed in the footsteps of the top-performing firms by introducing specialized marketing support services that focus on providing customized strategies
Despite many changes taking place within the economy and in the investment industry itself, advisors are still dissatisfied with their firms' technology tools, as well…
In past years, firms either were prohibiting their advisors from using social media or just beginning to explore its use. Now, most firms have policies…
How advisors rated their firms
Some of the firms that have tweaked their compensation programs were punished, while those that maintained a steady grid were praised
How advisors rated their firms
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…
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…
Advisors surveyed this year say branch managers can be "good," "bad" or "ugly"
Although many survey respondents are not ready to retire, they know it is a reality they must face
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…
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…
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…
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…
Advisors expect commitment from their firms in maintaining a level of two-way communication
Advisors at two bank-owned investment dealers and two national independents say their firms have some work to do
The industry’s top performers are anything but this year, as average AUM and productivity among the top 20% of brokers is down year-over-year. However, the…
Many advisors surveyed for this year’s Brokerage Report Card say that they see much potential in using social media websites such as Facebook, Twitter and…
Firms that offer marketing support that includes customized and creative strategies delivered by a group of experts are those that received the highest level of…
Although some firms provide standout service in products and support for high net-worth clients, the laggards are starting to catch up (includes chart)
A higher overall average rating in the “firm’s total compensation” category, as well as much higher scores for four firms, indicate that things are definitely…
While advisors with Macquarie, Wood Gundy and ScotiaMcLeod are more pleased with their firms, Canaccord and Nesbitt require some work
Brokerages find unique ways to welcome and encourage women’s roles in the workplace
Recruitment and top-notch transition support are back in the spotlight as brokerage firms focus on growing their businesses by attracting the industry’s top talent
After a tumultuous few years — in which advisors suffered, then began to recover from the global financial crisis — it appears that it’s full…