Report Card undergoes a facelift
New firms, new questions highlight 15th survey of Canada’s brokerages
- By: IE Staff
- April 30, 2007 November 6, 2019
- 13:37
Latest news in Brokerage Report Card
Equity in the firm still the best reward: Includes chart
Firms that performed best are those that have the most accessible equity programs
- By: Gavin Adamson
- April 30, 2007 November 6, 2019
- 13:20
It’s back to fewer clients, bigger clients: Includes chart
Last year’s trend of swelling client rosters has been reversed; brokers boost productivity by focusing on high net-worth accounts
- By: James Langton
- April 30, 2007 November 6, 2019
- 13:20
Taking note of what advisors want: Includes Main chart
Advisors still demand freedom to sell what they want, as well as an ethical and stable firm
- By: Lara Hertel
- April 30, 2007 November 6, 2019
- 12:48
Positive workplace key to performance: Includes chart
Independent firms rack up higher scores for corporate culture than their bank-owned competitors
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2006 November 6, 2019
- 09:29
The ever-increasing regulatory burden: Includes chart
But firms are stepping in with strong, supportive compliance departments and strategies
- By: Jeromy Lloyd
- May 2, 2006 November 6, 2019
- 09:29
Increased tech spending heralds new era: Includes chart
Canaccord Capital takes top marks for a company, while Wellington West’s Spiring starts to walk the talk
- By: Gavin Adamson
- May 2, 2006 November 6, 2019
- 09:29
Advisors find the freedom to make choices: Includes chart
But firms are setting consistently higher goals for selling managed products
- By: Emma Ong
- May 2, 2006 November 6, 2019
- 09:29
Succession plan deemed essential: Includes chart
And freedom to sell a book to a buyer of choice also a key consideration
- By: Dalva Potestio
- May 2, 2006 November 6, 2019
- 09:29
Developing company team spirit: Includes chart
Brokerages with branches across Canada face challenges in making advisors feel part of their corporate community
- By: Nicole Grondin
- May 2, 2006 November 6, 2019
- 09:29
Firms opening their doors to newcomers: Includes chart
But advisors say their companies’ mentorship and training programs could be greatly improved
- By: Cynthia Innes
- May 2, 2006 November 6, 2019
- 09:29
Equity in the firm proves the best reward: Includes chart
Although all-expenses-paid vacations are great perks, brokers who receive a stake in their firms tend to be a happier bunch
- By: Maureen Halushak
- May 2, 2006 November 6, 2019
- 09:29
This year’s advisor is older, has bigger book and works harder: Includes chart
Client rosters grow as brokers stop paring away smaller clients and open the doors to new investors
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2006 November 6, 2019
- 09:29
Improved stability wins brokers’ praise : Includes main chart
Conversely, advisors show their displeasure with firms that have revolving door in executive suite
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 2, 2006 November 6, 2019
- 09:27
Choosing the right model, the right firm: Includes chart
Although the two boutiques scored highest, the other brokerages still had lots going for them
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 2, 2006 November 6, 2019
- 09:24
Firms roll out programs for rookies: Includes chart
While brokerages value experience over youth, they’re ramping up training for both rookies and veterans
- By: Lara Hertel
- May 3, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 13:01
Advisors find an ally in the branch manager: Includes chart
Most feel a strong connection, but managers often walk a fine line between producing and managing
- By: Gavin Adamson
- May 3, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 12:51
Clients want online access, say firms: Includes chart
Advisors place consumer sites low in importance but dealers promote them
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 3, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 11:05
Dealers ready to spend: Includes chart
Bank-owned dealers upgrading and heading into next technology cycle
- By: Jim Middlemiss
- May 3, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 10:45
Success is measured by what the advisor likes: Includes chart
Different business models attract different advisors; when the fit is good, they laud their firms
- By: Lara Hertel
- May 3, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 10:31
Compiling the 2005 Brokerage Report Card
How investment advisors ranked their dealers in 2005: Includes main chart
- By: Alan Husdal
- May 2, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 16:52
Ethics, freedom and stability: Includes chart
Advisors tell us these are the qualities they hold dear
- By: Lara Hertel
- May 2, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 16:29
Assets, revenue top list but soft skills needed, too: Includes chart
Client-service capabilities, strong client focus, motivation and, of course, ethics are important requirements
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 15:39
Struggling firms show signs of improvement: Includes chart
TD Waterhouse and ScotiaMcLeod show improved scores and more positive remarks from their advisors
- By: Maureen Halushak
- May 2, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 15:32
Quest for wealthier clients is paying off: Includes charts
Trend toward fewer but higher net-worth investors has accompanied a rise in assets and productivity
- By: James Langton
- May 2, 2005 November 6, 2019
- 15:15