Focus is firmly on day-to-day operations
The era of consolidation is winding down and the consolidators are shifting their emphasis
- By: Jeff Sanford
- May 30, 2003 November 16, 2019
- 14:07
Latest news in Dealers’ Report Card
Preparing this report card — Main chart attached
How we learned planners’ views on their firms and their businesses
- By: Alan Husdal
- May 30, 2003 November 16, 2019
- 13:58
Many planners still lack formal designations — includes chart
Almost half of planners surveyed do not hold a CFP, and even fewer are pursuing other qualifications
- By: Gavin Adamson
- May 30, 2003 November 16, 2019
- 13:50
PFSL not your typical distributor — includes chart
Planners’ Report Card winner sees opportunities in the average Canadian investor
- By: James Langton
- May 30, 2003 November 16, 2019
- 13:46
Living with change
Planners'Report Card: Includes chart "How the advisors rated their firms"
- By: Ryan Jennings
- May 30, 2002 November 16, 2019
- 22:55
Research not a strong point at most firms
Overall research average drops to 5.7 out of 10 from last year’s 7.4
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 30, 2002 November 16, 2019
- 16:43
Many firms get low grade for education
Planners say their firms should put more emphasis on training
- By: Laura Urmoneit
- May 30, 2002 November 16, 2019
- 16:39
Web a strategic tool for planners
Many say the Internet will form the next level of competition. Here is how three firms have used it
- By: Jeff Sanford
- May 30, 2002 November 16, 2019
- 16:35
Compliance: “A pain in the ass, but very good.”
The compliance department is not always appreciated, but it is a necessity
- By: Stewart Lewis
- May 30, 2002 November 16, 2019
- 15:03
Compensation: Service fees an unresolved issue. Who pays?
Planners say such costs total less than 5% of their business. But some worry they will be forced to segment their clients to cover them
- By: David Fielding
- May 30, 2002 November 16, 2019
- 11:42
Compensation: High payouts may come with a price
Advisors who get more often face more expenses, less support — “It’s a fine balance”
- By: Lara Hertel
- May 30, 2002 November 16, 2019
- 11:36
Big producers a rare but valuable breed
Average planner surveyed has 300 clients and a $23 million book. But lots of variation among firms
- By: James Langton
- May 30, 2002 November 16, 2019
- 11:11
Owning a piece of the firm raises concerns
Many reps worry that they are placed in conflict-of-interest positions and that they will lose control of their books
- By: James Langton
- May 30, 2002 November 16, 2019
- 10:46
Why planners love those banks
Attached chart shows "How banks fared"
- By: Laura Urmoneit
- May 30, 2002 November 16, 2019
- 10:20
PFSL scores top marks overall
But are they really financial planners, critics ask of Primerica subsidiary's Report Card victory
- By: Jeff Sanford
- May 30, 2002 November 16, 2019
- 10:09
Fund dealers vs the big banks
The aggressive race to offer clients one-stop shopping is only just beginning
- By: James Langton
- May 30, 2002 November 16, 2019
- 10:01
Sales, marketing views differ widely
Consolidation may be to blame for low marks at some firms, planners suggest
- By: Stewart Lewis
- June 6, 2001 November 16, 2019
- 14:00
You get what you pay for
There are some exceptions, to be sure. But generally a well-structured payout makes for happier planners
- By: James Langton
- June 6, 2001 November 16, 2019
- 13:58
Moving firms easier, for now
That may change once MFDA up and running. But some planners still say process is a nightmare
- By: Laura Urmoneit
- June 6, 2001 November 16, 2019
- 13:56
Turning up the heat
Planners are feeling pressure from head office more than ever
- By: Jeff Sanford
- June 6, 2001 November 16, 2019
- 13:53
Planers still crave more training
Overall marks are better, but many planners are finding it hard to cope with their first bear market
- By: Ryan Jennings
- June 6, 2001 November 16, 2019
- 13:51
Systems chalk up higher marks
But with technology still evolving, planners should keep their eyes on the next learning curve
- By: Kate McCaffery
- June 6, 2001 November 16, 2019
- 13:49