Firms, advisors take compliance seriously: Includes chart
Increased costs post short-term burden, but everyone agrees it is a good long-term investment
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 25, 2005 November 16, 2019
- 10:01
Latest news in Dealers’ Report Card
Many planners say office technology still not up to snuff: Includes chart
PFSL Investments’ planners remain impressed with their firm’s efforts, something that can’t be said by all advisors
- By: Jim Middlemiss
- May 25, 2005 November 16, 2019
- 09:51
Firms chase experienced advisors: Includes chart
Balancing independence and support is a challenge; some firms offer rookie training
- By: Maureen Halushak
- May 25, 2005 November 16, 2019
- 09:49
Advisor demand behind moves to IDA platform: Includes chart
But most firms say they’re happy with MFDA platform for now
- By: Gavin Adamson
- May 25, 2005 November 16, 2019
- 08:57
Planning for a smooth departure
As planners move into the latter stages of their careers, most firms offer succession planning support
- By: Geoff Kirbyson
- May 25, 2005 November 16, 2019
- 08:49
Payout is only part of the story: Includes chart
Advisors should be aware of the fees firms charge them and how they can vary from company to company
- By: Gavin Adamson
- May 24, 2005 November 16, 2019
- 15:35
Pressure? What pressure?: Includes chart and main chart
Most advisors say they aren’t told what to sell, nor must they meet quotas
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 24, 2005 November 16, 2019
- 15:25
The perfect advisor must “get it,” say CEOs
IE asked heads of firms to describe their ideal candidate. Top of the list was someone who understands how the business works
- By: Lara Hertel
- May 24, 2005 November 16, 2019
- 15:18
Compiling the Planners’ Report Card
We’ve made significant changes to the 2005 Planners’ Report Card. Perhaps the biggest change is that we asked planners to tell us which survey categories…
- By: Alan Husdal
- May 24, 2005 November 16, 2019
- 13:41
Fifteen ways to be a success: Includes chart
It is a matter of the right fit. If the dealer’s model and the advisor’s goals match, everyone wins
- By: Lara Hertel
- May 24, 2005 November 16, 2019
- 11:01
Top marks for getting tough
Most planners see the bureaucratic headaches as a necessary evil
- By: Stewart Lewis
- July 9, 2004 November 16, 2019
- 13:18
Front-office improvement — includes chart
Dramatic jump may be partly a result of consolidation; spending is paying off
- By: Jeff Sanford
- May 31, 2004 November 16, 2019
- 15:36
“Reporting what clients actually want” — includes chart
Improved marks for account statements show firms are listening to long-standing complaints
- By: Aileen Corr
- May 31, 2004 November 16, 2019
- 15:32
Working with a safety net — includes chart
Investment policy statements, letters of engagement ensure advisors and clients keep to the original deal
- By: Heather Buchansky
- May 31, 2004 November 16, 2019
- 14:56
Fund research finally starts to sizzle — includes chart
Research material gets the highest jump in marks in this year’s report card
- By: Kate McCaffery
- May 31, 2004 November 16, 2019
- 14:50
Compensation a thorny issue — includes chart
Planners say they’re paying out more and getting back less
- By: Lara Hertel
- May 31, 2004 November 16, 2019
- 14:40
Planners say breaking up is getting easier to do — includes chart
Most firms becoming more co-operative when planners decide it’s time to part company; IG still blocks client transfers
- By: Laura Urmoneit
- May 31, 2004 November 16, 2019
- 14:30
How we created the Report Card
Many phone calls, many questions produced a winner — and some surprises
- By: Alan Husdal
- May 31, 2004 November 16, 2019
- 14:21
PFSL Investment Canada makes it four in a row — includes Main Chart
Planner wins for fifth time in six years, but ratings fall in 14 categories; Manulife Securities, Laurentian Financial gaining fast
- By: Maureen Halushak
- May 31, 2004 November 16, 2019
- 14:11
Planners building books but not assets
Average AUM has barely budged in the past year, moving to $18.3 million from $18.1 million
- By: James Langton
- May 31, 2004 November 16, 2019
- 13:59
Some firms can help too much
In an ideal relationship, the client comes first, the planner comes second and firm comes last, advisors say
- By: Gavin Adamson
- May 30, 2003 November 16, 2019
- 15:52
IPC, Dundee scores slip — includes chart
Companies strive to regain focus after merger between two fails
- By: Maureen Halushak
- May 30, 2003 November 16, 2019
- 15:48
Relocating is a planner’s worst nightmare — includes chart
Whether they are satisfied with their firm or not, most planners are reluctant to even consider moving
- By: Lara Hertel
- May 30, 2003 November 16, 2019
- 15:42
Firms still spinning out Web strategies
But are all these innovations catching clients’ attention?
- By: Lisa Weaver
- May 30, 2003 November 16, 2019
- 15:38
Take-home pay remains a sensitive issue — includes chart
Planners object to being “nickel-and-dimed” by companies that like to download costs and chisel away at commissions
- By: Kate McCaffery
- May 30, 2003 November 16, 2019
- 15:26