Top Stories in Building Your Business

DTC: Opening doors

Qualifying for the disability tax credit is key to receiving several valuable government benefits. Here's what you and your clients need to know about this…

Have an “unplugged” vacation

Taking a break from contact with the office is essential to getting rested and recharged

  • By: Leah Golob
  • June 14, 2018 October 30, 2019
  • 07:00

Current estate plans fall short for many blended families

Financial planners must work very closely with questions to ensure their complex financial and estate goals are met

“Transitional quality” a key factor in selling your book of business

The price a buyer is willing to pay for a book of business drops if the selling advisor is not willing to spend the necessary…

Gig economy increasingly important to post-retirement clients

Financial planners need to have proactive conversations with clients about how taking on work in retirement could affect their income taxes

How to talk to clients about RI

Five steps to encourage the conversation

  • By: Leah Golob
  • June 6, 2018 November 17, 2019
  • 16:00

Moving on up

Many investment advisors are making the move to become portfolio managers, which enables them to spend more time with financial planning and investment management. The…

Tech Tips: Keep your passwords safe

Those secret codes you create for your online accounts are inherently insecure, but there are steps you can take and tools you can use to…

More Canadians consider guaranteed life income products desirable

Segregated funds and annuities are two products that can help Canadians reach their goals

  • By: Leah Golob
  • May 15, 2018 October 31, 2019
  • 10:25

Financial literacy isn’t financial wellness for Canadian workers

Stress about retirement is the biggest financial worry among Canadians

  • By: Leah Golob
  • May 9, 2018 October 31, 2019
  • 14:45

The insurtech gap

Advisors and clients are ready for digitized insurance processes, but insurers are slow to adopt new technology

Peering into the future

FPSC and IQPF update long-term projections for financial planners

Mental capacity: the advisor’s role

When you suspect cognitive decline in an aging client, how can you ensure you serve that client's best interests while protecting his or her privacy?

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