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 how to manage financial planning and family dynamics between the death of the first and second spouses.
Insurance advisors answered multiple-choice questions about their industry experience for this inaugural research
Housing costs are a growing worry, BMO index finds
New funds hold several big names found in broad U.S. stock indexes
Effective communication, whether digital or in person, remains key to strong client/advisor relationships
Firms must communicate with advisors and provide training when implementing new systems
Advisors want fair compensation plus the ability to avoid conflicts of interest when meeting clients' needs
The acquisition also marks the launch of Canaccord’s Ottawa office