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Significant changes to principal residence exemption

Significant changes to principal residence exemption

In part one of a three-part series about year-end tax planning, Jamie Golombek, managing director of tax and estate planning with CIBC Wealth Strategies Group,…

Debt management the biggest priority for Canadians: BMO poll

Keeping your clients invested

Focus on long-term goals rather than short-term performance

The transition to retirement

Help your clients make the shift from accumulating wealth to living on their savings

Understanding the CSA’s conflicts of interest proposals

Understanding the CSA’s conflicts of interest proposals

In part three of a six-part video series on regulatory changes, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights and Rebecca Cowdery, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP,…

IFIC introduces advisor centre portal

De-clutter your desktop

Cleaning up your computer screen and organizing your files can improve your efficiency

Family ties

Family ties

Developing a rapport with your clients’ children or parents can help you expand your business

The subtle art of volunteering

Make time to volunteer

Follow your passions and improve your standing in the community

OSC reviews RESP providers

Helping your clients set goals

The first step often is separating unrealistic dreams from attainable objectives

Managing your maternity leave

Inform your clients in advance and don’t try to do too much too soon upon your return

KYC and suitability proposals raise the bar

KYC and suitability proposals raise the bar

In part two of a six-part series on targeted regulatory reforms, Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, speaks with Lynn McGrade, partner at Borden Ladner Gervais…

Casual Friday: Client event etiquette

Casual Friday: Client event etiquette

Navigating the social conventions of your clients can be challenging. You must do your homework and, when in doubt, follow your client’s lead

Asking for referrals: pick up the phone

The three worst reasons for buying a book of business

Not all prospective buyers start with a healthy practice and look for a roster of clients that suits their business

Asking for referrals: pick up the phone

Four questions to ask yourself before you buy a book of business

The key is finding a roster of clients that suits your business and showing that you are the right advisor to serve those clients

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