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Financial planning aids asset retention: report

U.S. advisors are increasingly using financial planning to build trust with clients

Echelon Wealth appoints chief client officer

Advisors can reduce the risks of wealth transfer by meeting with client’s children, says Deborah McGrath

Why it’s important to involve the children of HNWIs in estate planning

Advisors must start relationships with prospective heirs early to demonstrate why they are better than the competition

Creative differences

Self-employed artists - such as sculptors, painters, musicians and actors - face special financial planning challenges, from retirement planning to taxes

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Four ways to effect change

Why do so many advisors postpone making meaningful modifications to the way they work until they begin losing clients? Here are some steps you can…

Tech Tips: Can you ditch your laptop?

Early tablets were designed to consume information, not to produce it. Now, vendors are offering up tablets as complete replacements that are able to keep…

Groups introduce new strategic philanthropic designation for advisors

The program will allow advisors to develop strategic plans focused on philanthropy for individuals and families interested in charitable giving

  • By: IE Staff
  • September 20, 2018 October 31, 2019
  • 11:15
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Following your own advice

After decades of helping clients plan for retirement, do you have a plan of your own?

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A quest for knowledge

Jennifer Rideout believes in education - for advisors and for her clients' children. She is a great advocate of registered education savings plans

Canadians missing out on tax breaks for caregivers: poll

Canadians contribute an average $430 per month to care for aging or ill family members

Trust betrayed

Regulators and dealer firms have been slow to come up with a clear process for financial advisors to handle suspected cases of elder financial abuse.…

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…

IFIC expands Vulnerable Investors Resource Centre

New advisor materials on capacity and decision making now available

  • By: Leah Golob
  • July 5, 2018 October 31, 2019
  • 14:00

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

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…

Why banning life insurance sales incentives won’t help consumers

Jim Ruta cautions that banning sales incentives may lead to fewer families with life insurance coverage

  • By: Jim Ruta
  • September 13, 2017 November 16, 2019
  • 14:30

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