After a tumltuous couple of years, dealer firms have seen their ratings climb out of the depths. Advisors’ books of business are growing in both size and productivity.
May 26, 2011
After a tumltuous couple of years, dealer firms have seen their ratings climb out of the depths. Advisors’ books of business are growing in both size and productivity.
May 26, 2011Dissatisfaction reigned in last year’s Dealers’ Report Card, but the results for the 2011 survey reveal a sector and a financial advisory force that is regaining much lost ground (includes main chart and one other)
The latest phase of the economic recovery has been a lucrative one for Canada’s mutual fund dealers and their financial advisors. In fact, for an industry segment that some have written off as being obsolete or in decline, the fund dealer business is enjoying some lusty gains. Investment Executive‘s latest survey of fund dealers shows […]
The three firms that saw their ratings swing significantly year-over-year cite the importance of communication and visibility of their managers
Although advisors are receiving greater pay, they say non-monetary recognition is equally important in a compensation package (includes chart)
The dealer firms that provide the best ongoing training platforms, advisors say, are those that have put a significant effort into live sessions and conferences as well as webinars (includes chart)
Advisors need the comfort of knowing they can run their businesses as usual
Advertising campaigns and marketing support that cater to specific regions receive advisors’ praise
This year's research reveals how well the Big Six are meeting branch advisors' need for coaching, fair pay and effective tools
Advisor satisfaction across most of the 11 full-service and mutual fund dealers in the Report Card has held steady or improved compared with 2023
The Report Card, which has been published for more than 30 years, explores the concerns and needs of investment advisors in Canada as their firms…
Findings from the 2023 Report Card series showed advisors are entrepreneurial but still seek business guidance and support from their firms