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How new technology will change referrals, prospecting and conversion

How new technology will change referrals, prospecting and conversion

George Hartman explains how the coming shift in technology will affect the way advisors attract prospects and onboard new clients

Stop underinsuring clients

Stop underinsuring clients

Jim Ruta explains three common advisor practices that can leave consumers significantly underinsured

  • By: Jim Ruta
  • October 17, 2017 October 30, 2019
  • 12:25
Changes coming to passive investment rules?

Changes coming to passive investment rules?

Kevin Wark outlines how proposed federal tax changes to passive investments in private corporations would work

  • By: Kevin Wark
  • October 13, 2017 November 9, 2019
  • 13:55
Advisors must embrace changing technology

Advisors must embrace changing technology

George Hartman explains how technology will transform every part of a financial advisor’s business, and urges advisors to upgrade technical knowledge now to ensure continuing…

Breaking down Ottawa’s proposed tax changes

Breaking down Ottawa’s proposed tax changes

Kevin Wark discusses how Ottawa’s proposed changes to the taxation of private corporations would affect income sprinkling, dividends and capital gains

  • By: Kevin Wark
  • October 9, 2017 November 9, 2019
  • 18:00
The ironic key to iconic success

The ironic key to iconic success

Jim Ruta shares counterintuitive advice about how insurance advisors can boost their performance

  • By: Jim Ruta
  • October 5, 2017 October 30, 2019
  • 12:20
Four common mistakes to avoid

Casual Friday: Are you sabotaging yourself?

Avoid these common self-destructive thought patterns

  • By: Leah Golob
  • September 27, 2017 October 30, 2019
  • 14:50

An alternative approach to minimizing risk

Advisors can use a growing array of alternative investment strategies to help clients reduce volatility in their portfolios

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • September 26, 2017 November 9, 2019
  • 17:20
How client segmentation can destroy your brand

How client segmentation can destroy your brand

Jim Ruta cautions that segmenting clients can harm your reputation and your brand

  • By: Jim Ruta
  • September 26, 2017 October 30, 2019
  • 14:25

Smoothing out returns in volatile times

With low interest rates and high equities valuations posing risks for investors, advisors can help clients find ways of adding some predictability to their portfolios

  • By: Jade Hemeon
  • September 25, 2017 November 9, 2019
  • 17:00
Tax penalties and how to apply for relief

Tax penalties and how to apply for relief

From TFSA overcontributions to repeated late-filing, Adrienne Woodyard outlines common tax penalties and explains how to apply for penalty relief (Part 4 of 4)

Female clients need special treatment: report

Female clients need special treatment: report

Women will soon control almost half of Canadian assets, and require tailored advice

  • By: Leah Golob
  • September 22, 2017 October 30, 2019
  • 10:35
Staying clear of tax mistakes and penalties

Staying clear of tax mistakes and penalties

Adrienne Woodyard discusses how to avoid the most common tax filing errors and penalties (Part 3 of 4)

What to know when advising Muslim clients

Challenges include product availability, proper portfolio construction

The slow work of converting social media followers to clients

Committing to a platform and showing your personality can help with prospecting

  • By: Mark Burgess
  • September 22, 2023 September 22, 2023
  • 08:35

How financial advisors dealt with the SVB collapse

Amid the turmoil, some advisors seized buying opportunities and proactively comforted clients

Help your client address the volatility of equity compensation

Assessing income sources, diversifying are key

Advisors need to help clients find purpose in retirement

Promoting personal interests can persuade clients to commit to a retirement plan, says CEO of career transition organization

Securing credit in a rising-rate environment

You and your clients may need to get creative in brainstorming strategies for borrowing

Firm hopes to support younger advisors through new practice financing program

Richardson Wealth launched a flexible program earlier this year to fund internal succession plans

How to write a job posting for an assistant

Every job posting must answer three main questions

In tight labour market, finding a good assistant isn’t getting any easier

Firms should focus on retention as well as recruitment

Dynamic launches emerging market equities fund

Inflows to emerging markets have soared in recent months

  • By: IE Staff
  • March 1, 2021 March 1, 2021
  • 11:10

Tech tips: Get more from social media

Maintaining a steady stream of content is essential in showing readers that you are engaged and productive. There are tools and techniques to help you…

Why referrals are declining

Reports from financial advisors and industry data indicate that clients are not referring their friends and family members as frequently as they did in years…

Just say “no” to holiday stress

Yearend tax deadlines, business-related functions and family activities can make the holiday season more anxiety-inducing than festive. Here are some tips to keep you balanced

Casual Friday: Dress codes getting more casual

Although less formal office attire is becoming more acceptable, you still need to be aware of what’s appropriate

  • By: Leah Golob
  • July 28, 2017 October 19, 2019
  • 05:00

Casual Friday: Free apps can help you stay healthy

From yoga to diet to a good night’s sleep, these handy tools promote healthy living