Advocis has moved to support new, stricter credentials and standards for those calling themselves "financial advisors"
Advocis model would regulate the use of the title “financial advisor”
Harley Lockhart succeeds Dean Owen
7% RST applied to critical illness and disability insurance
The new chairman of Advocis wants to ensure advisors have a say on issues such as fiduciary standards and compensation
New slate of directors elected
Financial literacy is another issue that presents opportunity for advisors to get involved
ICBC wants to make it easier for MGAs to report bad agents directly to the regulators
Advice would improve financial outcomes
Jaime Watt will deliver the keynote address