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Wealth transfer: Advisors need to help open lines of communication

Wealth transfer: Advisors need to help open lines of communication

In part 3 of our series, “Fresh perspectives on estate planning,” Peter Drake, former vice president, retirement and economic research, Fidelity Investments, Canada, discusses how…

Three reasons to hire an office manager

Productivity and efficiency gains more than offset costs

The importance of meeting face to face

The importance of meeting face to face

In part three of a six-part series, “Keeping your practice compliant,” Ellen Bessner, partner, Babin Bessner Spry LLP, and Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, explain…

Demographic changes are impacting the retirement landscape

Four survival strategies for new advisors

Seek guidance and learn as much as you can

Demographic changes are impacting the retirement landscape

Four reasons to hire young advisors

They are tech-savvy and can retain assets held by young clients

Estate Planning: The in-between time

Estate Planning: The in-between time

In part two of a three-part series, “Fresh perspectives on estate planning,” Peter Drake, former vice president, retirement and economic research, Fidelity Investments, Canada, discusses…

Segment your email subscriber list

Avoid asking for too much personal information up-front

Top taxfilers see incomes rise

Retaining assets through the wealth transfer

Build relationships with the next generations of clients

New demands on boomers pressure legacy and retirement plans

New demands on boomers pressure legacy and retirement plans

In part one of a three-part series, “Fresh perspectives on estate planning”, Peter Drake, former vice president, retirement and economic research, Fidelity Investments, Canada, gives…

Insurers experiencing big drop in sales this year

Help clients understand the benefits of permanent insurance

The features of permanent insurance may make it worth the higher cost

Power of attorney: What advisors need to know

Power of attorney: What advisors need to know

In part two of a six-part series, “Keeping your practice compliant,” Ellen Bessner, partner, Babin Bessner Spry LLP, and Dan Richards, CEO, Client Insights, discuss…

Courting centres of influence

Courting centres of influence

Seek relationships with several types of COIs

Dispel the recency bias

Keep your clients focused on their long-term goals

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