Firms turn focus on recruitment efforts
Firms’ pitches to incoming advisors, the experience level being sought and the type of training offered to new advisors all vary greatly
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 29, 2007 November 16, 2019
- 11:28
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Having a succession plan in place grows in importance: Includes Chart
But firms have differing ways of meeting the growing challenge of helping retiring advisors hand off their businesses
- By: Dalva Potestio
- May 29, 2007 November 16, 2019
- 11:28
Changes at the top result in weak scores on stability
Advisors complain about not knowing their new management’s expectations, as well as the previous regime’s failure to deliver
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 29, 2007 November 16, 2019
- 10:58
Ethics and freedom valued above all: Includes Chart
Firm’s ability to deliver on promises also high on the list of priorities
- By: Maureen Halushak
- May 29, 2007 November 16, 2019
- 10:58
Many planners missing out on mutual fund resurgence: Includes Chart
As mutual fund sales and performance improve, the average financial planner’s book is shrinking
- By: James Langton
- May 29, 2007 November 16, 2019
- 10:58
Advisors sing praises for planning firms: Includes Main Chart
Interestingly, the top firms shun the dual platform in favour of mutual funds and insurance sales
- By: Lara Hertel
- May 29, 2007 November 16, 2019
- 10:58
Compliance departments continue to frustrate: Includes Chart
Advisors are satisfied with the job their compliance departments are doing, but are frustrated with their overbearing nature
- By: Marshall Bellamy
- May 29, 2007 November 16, 2019
- 10:58
Advisors want balance of payout, equity, perks: Includes Chart
The success of equity programs, which are growing in popularity in the industry, leads to higher scores
- By: Gavin Adamson
- May 29, 2007 November 16, 2019
- 10:58
Dual platforms the way of the future
More firms are offering advisors a choice
- By: Lara Hertel
- May 29, 2007 November 16, 2019
- 09:19
New category for total compensation
Investment executive’s research team had a busy month putting together the results of the 2006 Planners’ Report Card. Armed with lists of hundreds of advisors…
- By: Lara Hertel
- May 30, 2006 November 16, 2019
- 14:51
Firms move away from external arrangements: Includes chart
But for those firms that still use outside referrals, their internal rules are far stricter
- By: Gavin Adamson
- May 30, 2006 November 16, 2019
- 14:51
Youth vs experience
Some companies prefer rookies, while others want seasoned advisors
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 30, 2006 November 16, 2019
- 14:15
Greater payout considered the best reward: Includes chart
Equity in the firm is also a top consideration for many advisors
- By: Maureen Halushak
- May 30, 2006 November 16, 2019
- 14:15
Account statements still not up to par
Even though some firms scored highly, advisors say client account statements could use some improvement
- By: Cynthia Innes
- May 30, 2006 November 16, 2019
- 14:15
Road out of Quebec filled with challenges
Laurentian, Peak advisors identify some hurdles
- By: Cynthia Innes
- May 30, 2006 November 16, 2019
- 14:15
Wide range of banking products on offer: Includes chart
From full-service banking to GICs only
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 30, 2006 November 16, 2019
- 14:15
The double-edged sword: Includes chart
More regulatory activity seen as a hindrance by some, a help by others
- By: Jeromy Lloyd
- May 30, 2006 November 16, 2019
- 14:15
Shift to IDA trading platform marches on: Includes chart
Many advisors surveyed in this year’s Planners’ Report Card are moving toward the IDA platform
- By: Gavin Adamson
- May 30, 2006 November 16, 2019
- 14:15
Technology training is key for advisors: Includes chart
PFSL planners give their Mississauga-based company top marks for its technology tools
- By: Dalva Potestio
- May 30, 2006 November 16, 2019
- 14:15
Picture not so rosy for those with smaller books: Includes chart
With client base growth exceeding asset growth, advisors at planning firms are seeing declining productivity
- By: James Langton
- May 30, 2006 November 16, 2019
- 14:15
What makes an outstanding planning firm?: Includes chart
Finding the right blend of attributes for its advisors is one key contributing factor
- By: Lara Hertel
- May 30, 2006 November 16, 2019
- 14:15
Ethics, freedom and stability remain top priorities: Includes main chart
But other areas of importance that scored higher in last year’s survey dropped sharply this time around
- By: Emma Ong
- May 30, 2006 November 16, 2019
- 14:15
How the average planneris doing: Includes chart
Planners feeling profit pressures
- By: James Langton
- May 31, 2005 November 16, 2019
- 14:03
Two licences are better than one: Includes chart
Dual licensing helps client retention; level of insurance support varies from firm to firm
- By: Stewart Lewis
- May 25, 2005 November 16, 2019
- 10:40
Low marks reflect frustration: Includes chart
But a few firms on right track when it comes to account statements
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 25, 2005 November 16, 2019
- 10:08