Jim Ruta, president, AdvisorCraft Media and Consulting, explains that success is not dependent on rate of return, but rather on the basic steps of sound financial planning. He gives the “world’s shortest financial lesson” in three simple steps.
Financial advisors should have a regulatory structure similar to those of lawyers, accountants, dentists and other professionals
There needs to be a national organization that governs financial planning with ethics and educational standards
Most of the 29 comments the SRO received on a consultation paper contemplating rule amendments were supportive of the idea
Financial planners and financial advisors need to be aware of the impact Ontario’s Expert Committee could have on their practices
Encouraging clients to live within their means can help them develop healthy financial habits
Ontario committee gets an earful on imposing standards
The SRO has proposed rule changes for fund dealer reps who want to be planners
Ontario’s current system suffers from gaps in investor protection
Advisors can help younger Canadians create a financial plan that will respond to each individual’s unique situations and aspirations