Communication becomes more critical
Having someone to listen to concerns and offer guidance on dealing with clients is a recipe for success
- By: Ashley Spegel
- June 1, 2009 November 16, 2019
- 11:40
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Clients make a shift to conservative investments
Advisors report that clients have moved toward high-interest savings accounts and segregated funds (includes chart)
- By: Jade Hemeon
- June 1, 2009 November 16, 2019
- 11:40
Advisors look for value in their firms’ tech tools
Some advisors are happy with what they pay, but others say the technology they buy is not sufficient
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- June 1, 2009 November 16, 2019
- 11:40
A hallmark of the dealer world
Firms that emphasize financial planning attract advisors who do the same
- By: Megan Harman
- June 1, 2009 November 16, 2019
- 11:40
Advisors take dealers to task on their vows
Most firms are falling short of advisors’ expectations, but many are in the process of making up ground (includes chart)
- By: Megan Harman
- June 1, 2009 November 16, 2019
- 11:40
Leadership issues raise concern
Questions about leadership and ownership caused uncertainty and ratings to drop at two dealer firms
- By: Sarah Phillips
- June 1, 2009 November 16, 2019
- 11:40
Firms cut grids in effort to contain costs
Although advisors were not thrilled with the changes, they understand that it’s all a result of the recession (includes chart)
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 1, 2009 November 16, 2019
- 11:40
Advisors hold up well in light of trying times
Although books of business and productivity have declined, the move toward fee- and asset-based sources of revenue continues (includes chart)
- By: James Langton
- June 1, 2009 November 16, 2019
- 11:40
Rough economy fails to shake up advisors
The tumultuous year has had little impact on ratings, as what advisors value most has not changed (Include main chart) (IE:TV)
- By: Clare O’Hara
- June 1, 2009 November 16, 2019
- 11:40
Dealers earn better marks for support: Includes chart
But firms’ support efforts vary greatly, from full-service teams to external referrals
- By: Gavin Adamson
- May 30, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 12:42
Dealers place greater emphasis on succession: Includes chart
Succession planning takes care of aging advisors, and also adds recruiting muscle for firms
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 30, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 12:42
Advisors dish out cheers and jeers
Although Desjardins advisors are thrilled with their firm’s direction, DundeeWealth advisors are not so enamoured
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 30, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 12:42
Multi-pronged approach required for strong public image
Advisors say having a solid advertising campaign, support for their own practices and an easy-to-use consumer Web site are key
- By: Vera Ovanin
- May 30, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 12:42
Dealers take up challenge to go paperless
Regulators still require dealers to keep paper documents, but electronic documents make process easier
- By: Neil Acharya
- May 30, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 12:42
Just not up to expectations
Although some firms have improved back-office offerings, many are still not meeting advisors’ needs
- By: Neil Acharya
- May 30, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 12:42
Efficient specialists are key to programs’ success: Includes chart
But firms that also have such experts are seeing lower scores for unrelated reasons
- By: Aaron Broverman
- May 30, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 12:42
Advisors clamour for greater payouts: Includes charts
Despite their desire for more incentives, bonuses and perks, advisors say money is still Priority No. 1
- By: Laura Bobak
- May 30, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 12:42
Dealers’ messages not getting to advisors
Some advisors are unclear about what services are offered by their firms
- By: Vera Ovanin
- May 30, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 12:42
Many dealers happy in going MFDA route
But the full-service platform continues to make headway, with more firms adding a securities arm
- By: Maureen Halushak
- May 30, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 12:42
Experience, knowledge are keys to success: Includes chart
But fewer advisors have financial planning designations; women are assuming a greater role
- By: Aaron Broverman
- May 30, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 12:42
Tough times take their toll: Includes chart
There are key differences between top producers and the rest of advisors
- By: James Langton
- May 30, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 12:32
How we did it
This year's Report Card includes key changes
- By: Clare O’Hara
- May 30, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 12:32
2008 Dealers’ Report Card: Acquisitions result in advisor satisfaction: Includes main chart
Greater resources give advisors more stability; dealers bring more services under one roof
- By: Clare O’Hara
- May 28, 2008 November 16, 2019
- 14:57
Debate over online account access: Includes Chart
Advisors, executives differ about the usefulness of giving clients accessibility
- By: Clare O’Hara
- May 29, 2007 November 16, 2019
- 11:28
Advisors not happy with back offices: Includes Chart
Scores in the category tumbled on communication, quality and staffing concerns
- By: Gavin Adamson
- May 29, 2007 November 16, 2019
- 11:28