Technology-related issues persist
Most advisors say their firm's tech tools are outdated or obsolete and not user-friendly. Still, there are firms that are making efforts to tie together…
- By: Geoff Davies
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
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Advisors want more mobile support
Advisors are using mobile devices more than ever before, but many say their firm either doesn't offer enough support for the technology or takes too…
- By: Megan Harman
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Heady times for dealer reps
Thanks largely to strong equities markets, mutual funds are enjoying a resurgence. And for Canada’s mutual fund dealers, the growth has been even headier. Canadian…
- By: James Langton
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
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How advisors rated their firms
- By: IE Staff
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Executives could listen a little more
Confusing corporate structures and, in certain cases, executives' dismissive attitudes can make it difficult to be heard
- By: Fiona Collie
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
One size does not fit all advisors
Investment Executive often is asked why the specific firms in the Dealers' Report Card are included, as some are one-stop shops that offer a plethora…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Failure to communicate
Advisors are dissatisfied with the material their firms send out and management's receptiveness to advisors' feedback
- By: Dane Taylor
- May 24, 2013 November 16, 2019
- 12:00
Firms succeeding in HNW efforts
Advisors have long been demanding specialized services for HNW clients; it appears firms are listening
- By: Brent Jolly
- May 24, 2013 November 16, 2019
- 12:00
Firms need to step up on pay
Although advisors have built up their assets under management over the past year, their pay is either going down or stagnant. Advisors also are dissatisfied…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- May 24, 2013 November 16, 2019
- 12:00
Big shift in ratings for four dealers
Two firms saw their ratings rise significantly — while two firms saw their scores decrease significantly — in several categories
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 24, 2013 November 16, 2019
- 12:00
Dealer reps report strong growth
Average AUM and productivity are sky-high this year, and it's the channel's top producers leading the way. Not only have their books of business and…
- By: James Langton
- May 24, 2013 November 16, 2019
- 12:00
Stability, with a few concerns
Advisors with Canada's top dealer firms are growing their businesses, but many advisors would like to see their firms step up their efforts and provide…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- May 24, 2013 November 16, 2019
- 12:00
2013 Dealers’ Report Card main chart
How advisors rated their firms
- By: IE Staff
- May 24, 2013 November 16, 2019
- 12:00
Dealers lacking in social media
Firms are doing little to help their advisors access social media beyond basic compliance support
- By: Jeff Wimbush
- May 24, 2013 November 16, 2019
- 12:00
A promise made; a debt unpaid
Many advisors are dissatisfied because their firms have failed to deliver on certain promises
- By: Tessie Sanci
- May 24, 2013 November 16, 2019
- 12:00
Advisors in favour of mutual funds
Most advisors and their dealer firms respect the value of the active management that mutual funds offer
- By: Jade Hemeon
- May 24, 2013 November 16, 2019
- 12:00
Advisors focus on succession planning
The average age of advisors at dealer firms has risen, as has the number of advisors who have a succession plan in place
- By: Justin Da Rosa
- May 24, 2013 November 16, 2019
- 12:00
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