Research by:
Jordan Barrera, Daniel Calabretta, Maddie Johnson, Surina Nath
Research editor:
Katie Keir
A video breakdown of the 2024 Report Card on Banks themes
Planners and advisors just want to be well coached, paid fairly and provided with effective tools
Branch planners and advisors say compliance support is important, but cited several hurdles
The most productive segment of branch-based advisors saw AUM and client rosters decline
Unique provision aims to balance interests, provide greater certainty
GoSmart targets newer investors, excludes mutual funds, GICs, bonds, options
Regulators flag retail investor issues, market structure, resilience for 2026