Over the past decade, female advisors have shared their experiences
From the continued weight of compliance to market fears, there are multiple hurdles to overcome
Advisors are concerned about account size trends
From ethics to products to compensation, here are the categories that advisors gave the highest overall average importance ratings
Advisors focus on putting plans in place for both themselves and their clients, and need help from their firms to ensure they're headed in the right direction
How advisors rated their firms
Although many of the basic demographic metrics were relatively stable year-over-year, advisors experienced growth in AUM and productivity, thanks to solid equities markets and stronger than expected economic growth
There is significant trust among advisors that their firms are doing everything possible to keep important data secure
These rules have led to delays, confusion and too much information on clients' statements
Firms are making a concerted effort to provide the necessary support and software advisors need, but issues remain