Better mix needed in compensation
Advisors want to be recognized and appreciated for their work, but it must be balanced with strong, competitive pay
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- June 19, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
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The making of the 2014 Dealers’ Report Card: Editors discuss methodology
Pablo Fuchs, senior editor of Investment Executive, and Clare O’Hara, reporter, explain the research and interview approaches used to put together the 2014 Dealers’ Report…
- By: Pablo Fuchs
- May 27, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 09:05
2014 Dealers’ Report Card: Editors discuss key research results
Pablo Fuchs, senior editor of Investment Executive, and Clare O’Hara, reporter, explain how dealer firms are putting the pieces together to help advisors succeed, and…
- By: Pablo Fuchs
- May 23, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 10:15
Dealer firms deliver on diversity
Advisors rate their firms strongly for their approach to diversity and inclusion - and they also believe it's more important
- By: Jacob Boon
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Firms fall short in marketing services
For most advisors, consumer advertising, marketing support and support for using social media are among the least important categories. But when firms deliver on these…
- By: Leah Golob
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Have firms finally turned the corner?
Advisors have long complained about their client account statements. But a push to provide clients with comprehensive electronic statements, combined with regulatory changes requiring more…
- By: Jacob Boon
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Rising satisfaction with pay
Books of business have risen significantly over the past year, and so has advisors' take-home pay. In turn, several advisors praised their firm for compensation…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Technology-related issues persist
Most advisors say their firm's tech tools are outdated or obsolete and not user-friendly. Still, there are firms that are making efforts to tie together…
- By: Geoff Davies
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Advisors want more mobile support
Advisors are using mobile devices more than ever before, but many say their firm either doesn't offer enough support for the technology or takes too…
- By: Megan Harman
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Heady times for dealer reps
Thanks largely to strong equities markets, mutual funds are enjoying a resurgence. And for Canada’s mutual fund dealers, the growth has been even headier. Canadian…
- By: James Langton
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
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How advisors rated their firms
- By: IE Staff
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Executives could listen a little more
Confusing corporate structures and, in certain cases, executives' dismissive attitudes can make it difficult to be heard
- By: Fiona Collie
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
One size does not fit all advisors
Investment Executive often is asked why the specific firms in the Dealers' Report Card are included, as some are one-stop shops that offer a plethora…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
Pieces are coming together
Despite the different business models among dealer firms, all are providing the main elements that advisors, who report bigger books of business and pay, need…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
How we did it
Putting together the dealers’ Report Card is an ongoing process that requires tweaking to get a more accurate representation of the dealer channel. This year…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- May 22, 2014 November 16, 2019
- 23:00
2014 Brokerage Report Card: ScotiaMcLeod rewarded for improved technology
Alex Besharat of ScotiaMcLeod discusses new technology rollouts that led to the firm gaining a full point in three tech-related categories
- By: Alex Besharat
- May 5, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 10:30
2014 Brokerage Report Card: Edward Jones scores increase in 25 of 32 categories
David Lane of Edward Jones in Canada explains the strategies that enabled Edward Jones to increase ratings in 25 of 32 categories
- By: David Lane
- April 30, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 07:55
2014 Brokerage Report Card: Unprecedented levels of prosperity
Pablo Fuchs, senior editor at Investment Executive, and Clare O’Hara, staff writer, discuss key findings from the 2014 Brokerage Report Card. They spoke at the…
- By: Pablo Fuchs
- April 25, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 08:30
A tale of two brokerage worlds
Bank-owned investment dealers rule the roost when it comes to size and scope, but independent brokerages are praised for their ability to establish and maintain…
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- April 24, 2014 November 6, 2019
- 23:00
Lacklustre pay miffs advisors
Substantial growth in advisors' books of business in this year's Report Card has not translated into bigger paycheques. The percentage of advisors earning more than…
- By: Fiona Collie
- April 24, 2014 November 6, 2019
- 23:00
2014 Brokerage Report Card main chart
How advisors rated their firms
- April 24, 2014 November 6, 2019
- 23:00
Making a move on mobile
Advisors are demanding more from their firms regarding mobile technology - and firms are taking various approaches
- By: Clare O’Hara
- April 24, 2014 November 6, 2019
- 23:00
The changing landscape
Investment dealers and their advisors have embraced discretionary portfolio management en masse
- By: Jacob Boon
- April 24, 2014 November 6, 2019
- 23:00
A year of notable changes
Assets under management are at an all-time high, and productivity has increased as well. But there are some concerns about the sustainability of these results…
- By: James Langton
- April 24, 2014 November 6, 2019
- 23:00
A formula for success
Despite the different business models, growth in assets under management and smaller advisor paycheques, firms continue to please their advisors in the areas that matter…
- By: Clare O’Hara
- April 24, 2014 November 6, 2019
- 23:00